134: Self-care doesn't have to be glamorous
Self-care has become a bit of a buzz word and it can be so easy to see it as just one more thing to add to your never ending to-do list. Today we're flipping that on its head!
Episode transcript:
Good morning, Daily Peppers, and a very happy Monday to you. It's the start of a new week, and this is the only podcast that is designed for creative and multi passionate women Did you start your day off with a bit of a compassionate bang? Now I know I am not the only recovering people pleaser around here. As people who want to make the world a brighter place and who are generally empaths, people pleasing can be a big thing for us. We don't like to upset people. We go out of our way to make sure everybody's happy. And often, we're the last on the list. So for today's daily pep, I just want to remind you that looking after yourself isn't selfish and that self care is really important.
Now I know that self care has become a bit of a buzzword. But today, I really wanna focus on the sides of self care that aren't glamorous but are still So important. It is so easy to get wrapped up in everything we see on Instagram and everything we see online about bubble baths and about Waking up super early and having a green smoothie and getting all the candles out, and while that can be so nourishing, I think we just don't make space for or we just don't talk enough about the elements of self care that we wouldn't necessarily photograph, But are just still so nourishing. It just makes such a big impact. And I'm talking about things like making sure you're getting enough sleep, Making sure that whatever medication you need, you've got enough or you've got some more on order, touching base with loved ones, And just all those little things that really do add up to a lot. And I mean, so much can be included under the umbrella of self care. I've even heard friends talking about using finance as a form of self care in terms of looking after your future And also the huge one which I think most of us struggle with which is having enough to drink. I know I can hold 2 hands up in the air for that one, And I know I'm not the only one. So take a couple of seconds and just get a quick snapshot of where you are, how you're feeling, and what you need right now.
And know that the most nourishing self care and the best things you can do for yourself aren't there, quote, sexy things that you see on Instagram? You probably wouldn't wanna take a photo of it, and you probably aren't gonna tell people about it because it's not that interesting. But that doesn't mean that it doesn't have a huge impact If we get really honest, all the kind of Instagramable self care can actually just start to feel a bit stressful because It becomes another should, another thing on the to do list, and that's the last thing that we're trying to achieve here. So no matter what your life circumstances are, no matter how much time you've got, no matter how small the pockets of time you have, Work out what you need the most and see if there's a way you can get there. Because looking after yourself is never selfish no matter How we're made to feel no matter what we're taught as women and no matter how much you've got on your plate. And lastly, remember that self care is a muscle. If it's something that you're not particularly used to building into your life, it is gonna take a while to get into that routine and that rhythm. So know that starting small is the way forward. It's not about having the bells and whistles version right now.
It's about starting small and building it from there. So I hope you have a fabulous start to your week. I hope you do something for you. And if you miss your dose of rebel rising and encouragement on the weekend, Make sure you're signed up to my sender emails where I share the most vulnerable bits, things that I don't share anywhere else, and just things that I'm learning along the way of Building a wholehearted creative life that I love. You can sign up to them by going to thathummingbirdlife.com and selecting Sunday emails on the menu, or you can find various places to sign up on the homepage including scrolling right to the bottom. Have a good one. Have a great start to your week, and I can't wait to be back with you as always bright and early tomorrow morning.
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