Do you feel selfish when you rest or take a break? 

Recently I surprised myself when my first thought upon hearing someone else was taking a break, wasn’t what I expected. It made me take a hard look at my beliefs around what it means to work hard or be successful. 

I’m sharing why you might have a hard time resting and why our current culture reinforces this belief. 

Plus, learn one daily strategy to refresh your mind and body and to get comfortable putting yourself first every once in a while. Because self-care is so much more than bubble baths and pedicures. 

Show Highlights

[01:33] I was recently listening to another podcast and it brought up some interesting emotions. 

[02:57] It’s hard for us to relax because of the societal values we have cultivated.

[04:08] What do you do on those magical days when you get everything done early? 

[05:29] Why you may sometimes feel off when people talk about self-care. 

[07:02] The trouble with believing self-care means being selfish. 

[09:47] Our brains were not designed to work all day. 

[11:18] What I’m doing to prioritize time for recharging my batteries each day. 

[12:52] Your challenge for this week. 

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