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Speaker 1 (00:00):
A everyone logan crews here and welcome back to the
zen of stoicism, Calm, strong in focus. You know that
feeling when life just hits you like a runaway train.
Deadlines piling up, that never ending to do lists, relationships
feeling strained. It's enough to make anyone feel like they're
constantly running unempty. But here's the thing. Taking care of
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yourself isn't selfish, it's essential. Think of it like this.
You wouldn't put premium fuel in a beat up kind
expected to perform it. It's best right. Same goes for
your mind and body. We got treat ourselves like the
high performance machines we are today, we're diving deep into
the vital importance of self care for mental health and
well being. Why because in our house culture obsessed world,
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it's all too easy to get lost in the noise,
the collecting the very thing that keeps us going ourselves.
So let's break down five key takaways to help you
prioritize self gare like a prow First off, to find
what self care means to you. It's not just bubble
baths and face masks of this are awesome. It's about
identifying activities that genuinely nurse your mind, body, and soul.
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For sum it might be hitting the gem. For others,
it could be spending time and nature, reading a good book,
or simply taking a quiet moment to breathe and reflect.
Number two, make self care non negotiable. Schedule into your
week like any other important appointment. Treat it with the
same level of respect and dedication you give a work
meeting or social commitment. Don't let guilt trip yourself into
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skipping it. Deadly, you learned to say now, this is
a game changer. It's okay to decline requests that drain
your energy or compromise your well being. Remember you have
the right to prioritize your own needs and boundaries. Saying
no doesn't make you selfish, it makes you responsible for
your own happiness. Fourth, practice mindfulness. Hate those moments throughout
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the day to be present in a hero and now.
Notice the sensations in your body, the sounds around you,
the feeling of the sun on your skin. This simple
practice can help ground you, reduce stress, and increase your
overall sense of calm. Finally, remember that self care is
a journey, not a destination. There will be days when
you're on top of your game and days when you
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feel like you're barely keeping it together, be kind to yourself,
embrace the imperfections, and keep moving forward. Ever felt completely overwhelmed,
like everything is piling up and you just can't catch
a break. Maybe you had a stressful week at work,
family drama brewing, or just that constant feeling if I
don't have enough time for anything. It happens to the
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best of us. But what if I told you there
was a way tondicate those chaotic moments with more grace
and resilience. Think about a recent situation where you felt
super stressed. Maybe it was a big presentation at work
or that dreaded family gathering. How did you handle it?
Did you pull an all nighter stressing out, procrastinate until
the last minute, or maybe just try to power through
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with a mountain of coffee. Now imagine this, Instead of
spiraling into panic mode, you took a few deep breaths,
what for a quick walked clear your head, or simply
journaled about what was causing you anxiety. You didn't ignore
the problem, but you gave your self space to process it.
Didn come up with solutions calmly and rationally. That, my friends,
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is the power of self care in action. It's not
about being lazy or taking time off. It's about investing
in your mental and emotional well being so you can
handle life's coverables with strength and clarity. So remember, prioritizing
self care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. By making
small but consistent change of schedule in those mindful moments,
setting healthy boundaries, and saying why estrativities that bring you joy,
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you can build resilience, manage stress, and ultimately live a
more fulfilling life. Think of this podcast as your daily
dose of zen, a reminder that taking care of yourself
isn't just good for you, it's essential for navigating the
crazy world around us. Ready to level up your self
care gain stop by committing to one more act of
kindness towards yourself to day. Maybe it's a ten minute
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meditation session, a walk in nature, as simply taking a
few deep breaths and appreciating the moment, and don't forget
to share your experience. Join our community on social media.
Unlet's inspire each other to live our best lives, one
mindful moment at a time. Catch you in the next
episode of the Xenostoicism. Calm, strong and focused, keep it real,
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keep it grounded, and remember you got this. This podcast
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