444: Let's make Monday morning you shine!
We talk a lot around here about making your future self grateful, and I have a challenge for you today!
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443: You do not have to earn compassion
It doesn't matter how much you have or haven't done, you don't need to 'earn' compassion, and we're diving into why today.
Episode transcript:
Good morning, Daily Peppers, and a very Happy Thursday to you. Now yesterday here on the daily pep, we were diving into how rest is not a transaction is not something that needs to be earned. And it is not something you simply reward yourself with after you get shit done because you get to rest anyway. And today I want to take a similar approach with compassion. Now around here, we talk a lot about how much we beat ourselves up, and how much we need to be gentler and kinder with ourselves. And while I know that can sound great on an intellectual level, and in theory, it can be so hard to practice. And one of the reasons I think it can be so difficult is because a bit like rest, we've been brought up to think that we can be kind to ourselves, after we've achieved a certain amount of things.
We can give ourselves a break when we have pushed through this thing that we really want to do what we have to get done. And then we get to listen to all those quotes about talking to yourself the same way as you would your best friend. But the truth is, compassion is neutral. Compassion is not about how much you did or didn't do, no matter how much you're in a dream shattered tells you otherwise. And it's a muscle that we build every day in every situation, rather than when we get to the point where we think, okay, maybe I need to be a bit kinder to myself. And let's face it, around here, that tipping point, when we realise we need to be kinder to ourselves, we've probably got to the point where we have pushed ourselves so hard, because we're so used to being so hard on ourselves that is normal, that when we realise we need to be a bit gentler. We know that perhaps we haven't been the kindest to ourselves. And we've treated ourselves in a way that we would not dream of treating anybody else. I think one of the fears that we can have around self compassion is that it can feel a bit like a tightrope, we can worry about giving ourselves so much compassion, that we let ourselves off the hook. And we become this lazy person, which feeds into one of the biggest things our inner critic can tell us, but it is simply not true. Because you are definitely not lazy. So let's just own it right now this shit is hard. It is really hard to be compassionate towards yourself. And it is really hard not to reserve that compassion for when you've really pushed yourself. But see it as one of these things that you have a right to every single day in your everyday life.
Compassion is not a pat on the back. It is not something that we have to be worthy for or we need to fight for. We get to be compassionate with ourselves regardless of how well we're doing, how we're feeling, what we're getting done, what we're not getting done. And when we realise that life becomes a whole lot more fulfilling, and also enjoyable. So here's to building your compassion muscle. Here's knowing that it is going to take time because we are unravelling, well established patterns that have been in place for years. And here's to go back to that basic question. Would you treat your best friend how you're treating yourself right now? And if the answer is no, adjust accordingly. Have a fabulous Thursday and remember that everything changes when you believe you matter.
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442: Rest is a necessity, not a luxury
We're brought up with the idea that rest needs to be well-earned. Well, today we're flipping that upside down!
Episode transcript:
Good morning, daily peppers, and a very happy Wednesday and a very happy hump day. We are We're halfway through the week. And if you are feeling slightly exhausted or knackered as so many of us are right now, Today, I have a reminder that I think we all need to hear. So around here, we are so good Pushing through and just keeping on, keeping on, and it can be one of our biggest strengths. I love a bit of stubbornness, But sometimes, I think it can be to our detriment. I know so many of us have experiences of burnout and pushing ourselves to the point of being ill. And part of the issue is that it's so glorified. Burnout can be seen as a badge of honor.
And let's face it, we live in a society where There are always things that need to be doing, and we could all easily be working 24 hours a day if we let ourselves. So today, I wanna flip this shit on its head a bit and dive into something I know we've talked a little bit about before, And that is changing this concept of rest. Rest is not transactional. Rest is not something you need to earn. It's not the reward for completing all the things on your to do list. It's not the thing that you get to do once you've done everything else. Rest just is. I'm all about celebrating the shit out of your wins, but your celebration should not include things which are basic Human rights.
And you have a right to look after yourself, to rest, and I know that it's gonna look different to everybody. We've all got Different amounts of time and energy available to us in different life circumstances, but the crux of it is whatever rest looks like for you, You do not need to earn it. And, also, this is probably gonna sound quite counterintuitive. Rest also makes us more productive. Not that this is just about being productive, but if there's a kind of alarm bell in your head going off With all the things you need to do, maybe look at it that way. You are so much better equipped to deal with your bulging to do list. When you've been able to step away for a bit and I think we've all been there where we're to the point of exhaustion That it's taken us 3 hours to do quite a simple task, and if we just left it and came back, it'd be such a better use of our time. So this is exactly what I want you to take with you into today.
What kind of rest do you need, and what would it look like to give yourself rest Just because instead of a reward, and how can you build that into your week right now, And honor that commitment to yourself regardless of what you get done this week. So that's my food for thought today. I cannot wait to be back with you tomorrow. We are halfway through the week, over halfway, and I will see you tomorrow, you beautiful human.
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441: It's not you, it's your inner critic
When life gets hard, and we have a million things that need our attention, we tend to beat ourselves up regardless of what we choose. Today I'm reminding you that your inner critic is a liar, especially when you're stressed
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439: What if you already have what you need?
Sometimes we can get caught up in looking for shiny objects, but what if you already have what you need inside?
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438: Create your own traditions
Who said you can't create your own traditions? Today we're diving into living a life you darn well please!
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437: You've still got time
Whether you wish it were Friday already, or wish you had more time, today I'm reminding you that you've still got time.
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434: Planning with hope
We're wrapping up this week looking at planning ahead with hope, not fear.
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433: 3 ways to compassionate goal-setting
We live with this myth that unless it's hard, we're doing something wrong. Today we're diving into 3 ways to set compassionate goals in a way that's effective, easier and kinder.
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432: On self-fulfilling prophecies
We all know we're harsher on ourselves than anybody else, but what happens when we start to build our own narrative around that?
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431: Let go of January you
We all start off the new year with big plans, and a future idealised version of ourselves. Today we're taking into account all the things we couldn't have planned for this year, and letting go of the pressures from January you.
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430: What do you NEED to get done?
At this time of the year we start putting pressure on ourselves to do all the things, today we're stripping it back and looking at what actually needs to get done, and what would feel good to get done by the end of the year.
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429: A fiery one!
Today sassy Meg is here to help you challenge the false narratives you believe about yourself!
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428: Tiny pockets of joy
Today we're slowing down, and finding the small moments to treasure along the way.
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427: Don't forget the joy
It's so easy to get bogged down with all the things we have to do, and forget the joy along the way. Today I'm helping you rediscover the joy.
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425: Joy as rebellion
Today we're reclaiming joy and how leaning into things that bring you joy can leave the world a brighter place.
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424: Let's wrap up this week!
We're wrapping up this week with a quick check-in and reminding ourselves of the unexpected things we did do this week!
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423: Your joy is valid
Today we’re embracing finding joy as adults and leaning into delight!
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422: A compassionate kick up the bum
If you need some oomph or a bit of motivation, this one’s for you!
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420: You can't sustain the same pace everyday
It's so easy to have a good day and then put pressure on ourselves to repeat that the next day and the next day. Today we're taking the pressure off and diving into how we can embracing our changing energy.
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