Spiritual AF Sundays #5: The Myth of ”Treat Yourself” Self Care

Storytime: Mary had been feeling exhausted. She was a mom and a successful professional in her late thirties with a demanding job, long hours, and unrelenting pressure to succeed. All of which had been taking their toll on her physical and mental well-being. 

She decided it was time to give herself a break and booked an appointment for a luxurious facial. After the experience, she realized that although her facial had provided her with a brief respite from her busy life. It had done nothing to address the underlying issues, causing her stress and exhaustion. 

This experience was a wake-up call for Mary, and us, singling an opportunity to rethink our approach to self-care. The truth is that materialistic forms of self-care, like facials and vacations, only provide a temporary relief. 

In this episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, we'll look at how we can reframe self-care as a tool to break away from hustle culture. We'll explore different ways to take care of ourselves, individually and as part of a collective.

0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:50 Credits
0:02:47 Greetings and Overview
0:03:21 What is "Treat Yourself" Self-Care?
0:05:19 The Reality of "Treat Yourself" Self Care"
0:08:20 The Impact of "Treat Yourself" Self-Care on Marginalized Groups
0:11:16 Breaking Away from Hustle Culture: The Basics of Self-Care
0:14:40 Community Care
0:16:56 Conclusion
0:18:24 Call for Listener Feedback
0:18:41 Future Episodes
0:19:09 Closing Credits

 

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