180. Why focusing on Yourself isn't Selfish
Dec 03, 2022•13 min
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Episode description
Have you ever heard or thought that taking care of yourself means you're a selfish person? If you take time for yourself, set boundaries, or put yourself as the priority then you are selfish.
In today’s episode, Dr. Kristie talks about the benefits of focusing on yourself and the reasons why taking care of yourself isn't selfish. When you take care of yourself, everyone around you benefits and this episode will help you embrace this truth.
Covered in this episode:
➡ How many times have you thought self-care or taking care of me is selfish?
➡ When I take care of myself, everyone around me benefits.
➡ Were you told as a kid that something you did or how you acted was selfish?
➡ The reason why taking care of ourselves isn’t selfish
➡ Our level of healthiness, where we're at as a whole person affects every single relationship connection we're in
➡ Your ability to take care of yourself affects every relationship you're in
➡ If you keep giving, giving, giving, you will be empty.
➡ What does it look like to focus on yourself?
➡ Be realistic in expectations of self, especially when it comes to self-care
Links mentioned:
In today’s episode, Dr. Kristie talks about the benefits of focusing on yourself and the reasons why taking care of yourself isn't selfish. When you take care of yourself, everyone around you benefits and this episode will help you embrace this truth.
Covered in this episode:
➡ How many times have you thought self-care or taking care of me is selfish?
➡ When I take care of myself, everyone around me benefits.
➡ Were you told as a kid that something you did or how you acted was selfish?
➡ The reason why taking care of ourselves isn’t selfish
➡ Our level of healthiness, where we're at as a whole person affects every single relationship connection we're in
➡ Your ability to take care of yourself affects every relationship you're in
➡ If you keep giving, giving, giving, you will be empty.
➡ What does it look like to focus on yourself?
➡ Be realistic in expectations of self, especially when it comes to self-care
Links mentioned:
- Free Women's Workshop: 5-Step Method Emotional + Physical Intimacy
- IG: @kristie_overstreet
- FB: @DrKristieOverstreet
- Ideal Connection FB Group: https://drkristieoverstreet.com/icfbgroup
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