We all have different ideas of what a self-care looks like for ourselves – ideas that match our personality and phase of life. But for all the variation in style, there is a central question of how to make self-care stick.
So in this episode, Vicki and I talk about the little hacks that help us to really fill our cups – things like knowing how we self-sabotage or trying not to go whole hog into self-care but instead picking and choosing what’s really helpful.
I talk about seeing the bigger picture and how that helps to orient me on what truly is important. It’s quite probable that I won’t ever get to the end of my to-do list, or at least not until I retire and the kids have moved away, so it’s my way of finding some peace in knowing what is going to make a difference.
Vicki and I talk about the love of naps and how they help to reset our system and create a break between one thing and the next.
And in the midst of summer vacations and home improvement projects, we commiserate about all the fun threatens to throw us off kilter. I talk about how meditation is my tool to irrigate the irritation and Vicki reveals how she spends energy to get energy.
Vicki answers how disruption helps to remind her that she can learn and adapt. We tie our need for adapt to things at a personal level, like having to change plans because of the AQI (air quality index), and extend the conversation from personal self-care to global self-care.
Which is a great way to segue to why this is a full-circle episode because we tie how taking caring of ourselves helps us to be more thoughtful people in this world. I know you’ll love it.
Episode 66: The Power of Story with Wynne and Vicki – Sharing the Heart of the Matter
Search (and subscribe!) for Sharing the Heart of the Matter on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or Pocket Casts OR Listen to on Anchor Episode 28: How Self Care Can Make Us Better Humans with Vicki Atkinson
Links for this Episode:
Episode 28: How Self Care Can Make Us Better Humans with Vicki Atkinson on Anchor
Vicki’s personal blog: Victoria Ponders
Wynne’s personal blog: Surprised by Joy
And if you haven’t already, check out Vicki’s book Surviving Sue – now also available as an ebook!
So…here’s a Friday morning conundrum. Is it okay to “Like” our own podcast…and then daringly offer a comment about as much? I’m doing it anyhow…cheers and love to you, Wynne. If only everyone who wanted to do so had the opportunity to chat (and giggle) with you. One woman ‘joy squad’ = Wynne. xo! 🥰
LikeLiked by 2 people
Ha, ha, ha – you are so fun, Vicki!! I take it as a very good sign that we’re still giggling a week after recording. Always so much fun to talk with you. You are such a great human and encourager, my dear friend!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
😉❤️😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
The Friday podcast is always my guilty pleasure over my last cup of coffee. On this lazy Friday morning, I will be heading there soon. Much love to you both. 🥰
LikeLiked by 2 people
Right back to you, dear Maggie. Thank you for listening! Hugs! 🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person
🥰
LikeLike
Oh, what a lovely comment. Yep, like Vicki says – right back at you, Maggie!
LikeLiked by 1 person
🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person
I will listen later today – self-care is always a good topic! Cheers to the two of you!!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Mary! We so appreciate your delightful support!! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Enjoyed the segue towards the end about self-care in regards to being human on a struggling planet and our need to have awareness of the human/earth connection from a well-being standpoint. Thank you ladies!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Deb! I thought Vicki did a great job of bringing it full circle. The human/earth connection needs a lot of care and focus, doesn’t it?
LikeLike
This one made me chuckle: “It’s quite probable that I won’t ever get to the end of my to-do list, or at least not until I retire and the kids have moved away.” My list grows every day, even in retirement. Maybe it’s that I move slower and don’t care quite as much? Or maybe those time-thieving, delicious little naps that push things farther down the list? Whatever it is, naps rule and they’re number one on my list. Period!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Sheesh, Julia. You’ve set me right that it’s likely I’ll NEVER get my to-do list done. Oh well…time for a nap. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Always keep nap at the top of your list. It’ll keep you sane. Well meditation helps too, of course. 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, yes, yes!
LikeLike