215. Are you practicing Self-Care or just Coping? Knowing the difference will save your life!
Self-care is often seen as indulgent pampering when in reality it's about engaging in healthy habits that nourish you on every level—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. As moms with busy, stressful, and often time-stretched lives, we...
Self-care is often seen as indulgent pampering when in reality it's about engaging in healthy habits that nourish you on every level—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. As moms with busy, stressful, and often time-stretched lives, we need to know the difference between true self-care and what you are using to simply cope. Over the next 30 minutes, I dive into how you can tell the difference between self-care and your coping mechanisms. I share scientifically backed ways to develop healthy coping strategies to get you out of the never-ending cycle. I also discuss the importance of making time for yourself as a busy mom and how you can identify your needs and what you have the capacity for. In today’s episode, you will hear:
- How to identify your individual needs and capacities
- The importance of present living
- Why you need real self-care in your life as a mom
- Adopting healthy coping strategies and examples