402: Redefining Self Care

Two months ago, If someone asked me if I take care of myself, I would answer yes.

I strength train 2-3 x per week and hike or run the other days. 
I stretch and go for a walk most days.
I journal most mornings and practice gratitude.
I mostly choose healthy foods.
I drink very little alcohol (and now not at all)
I mostly enjoy my work.

But then I read the book God on a Harley, and now I'm not so sure.

In the book, God, who takes the character of the motorcyclist Joe, gives the main character six commandments to live by. 

One of them was to take care of yourself, first and foremost.

He said to the main character "you spend 40 hours a week at a job you think you hate, and you spend the rest of your waking hours lamenting over how imperfect you think your body is and how lonely you are without a man in your life".

Oh. That.

Let me ask you... are you taking care of yourself?

Join me in this week's podcast as we expand the definition of self care beyond health practices and spa treatments. 

The new definition includes things like:

🧠 Mindful Self-Talk

🚧 Setting Boundaries

🚫 Avoiding Comparisons

⏳ Slowing Down

💖 Embracing Emotions

Take a listen and let me know what you think!

-Tanja x