In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of prioritizing your own self-care and being unapologetically selfish about it.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we kick off the month with a focus on self-care. Taking care of yourself mentally and emotionally is just as important as taking care of yourself physically. We know it can be hard to prioritize yourself, especially when you have many other responsibilities and obligations. But it's crucial to carve out time for self-care in your daily routine.
In this episode, we discuss the societal pressures that make it difficult for women and men to prioritize self-care. We also address the gender-specific challenges that women and men face when it comes to self-care. We provide tips and resources for listeners to incorporate self-care into their daily routine, including setting boundaries, taking breaks when needed, and practicing self-compassion and self-acceptance.
Join us as we delve into the importance of self-care for mental and emotional well-being, and learn how to make self-care a priority in your daily routine. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and send us an email at gettingyaright@gmail.com.
Sources:
Chou, T., Chen, M., Chang, W., & Wang, H. (2021). The effects of self-care on mental health among college students: A meta-analysis. Journal of American College Health, 1-11.
American Psychological Association. (2019). The role of self-care in preventive stress management. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/03/self-care-stress
Jones, E. (2020). The productivity benefits of self-care. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/01/the-productivity-benefits-of-self-care
Sirois, F. (2019). A longitudinal investigation of the relationship between self-compassion, self-care, and emotional well-being. Journal of Psychology, 153(2), 147–163.
Book Recommendations:
"The Self-Care Revolution" by Suzy Reading
"Self-Care for the Real World" by Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips
"The Art of Extreme Self-Care" by Cheryl Richardson
"The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love" by Sonya Renee Taylor
"The Little Book of Self-Care" by Mel Noakes
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