Alright, lady. It’s time for some real talk.
Be honest – do you make self-care a regular part of your routine?
Or, is self-care something you strive to include in your life, but you can’t seem to find the time?
Perhaps making time for self-care feels too “selfish” or “self-indulgent” when you have a family, job, friends, and other responsibilities on your plate.
Am I close?
Here’s Why You Need Self-Care Every Day
While we might practice self-care every once in a while, I think many of us either don’t have the time, feel guilty about “indulging ourselves,” or both.
We pack our schedules with work, meetings, volunteering, and after-school activities. And if we miraculously find a moment of “downtime,” we feel guilty for spending it on ourselves.
And while this is an all-too-familiar situation for many of us, that does not make it okay. In fact, it’s a problem.
So in today’s podcast, I’m here to help us take a step in the right direction and start incorporating self-care in our lives every day.
Yes, you read that right. Daily self-care.
Tune in now and learn how!
Listen to the podcast now!
In this episode, you will discover…
- The importance of daily self-care
- My strategy for practicing self-care every day
- My approach to daily self-care
- How you can incorporate self-care in your routine every day
- This week’s quote of the week all about self-care
Links from the Podcast
- Grab your free self-care workbook here!
- Read Tanya Coke’s article, here: Watching my daughter’s resilience lead her to the right path
- Hear Coke’s interview on the Happier Podcast here
- Check out my favorite audiobook apps:
- Get your free 2-month FREE trial to Skillshare here!
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Question:
How do you incorporate self-care in your routine? Do you ever listen to audiobooks? What is your favorite form of self-care? Let me know below!
Self Care… Ahh… As a mental health counselor, I PREACH self-care and then often have to remind myself I, too, need to slow doen! To not feel the guilt. Thanks for writing this post!
Absolutely, Mattracea! It’s an easy one to overlook, isn’t it?
Self-care definitely is an absolute must! If I don’t find time for it during my day, all areas of my life suffer.
YES! 100%, Grace! 🙌
Self-care definitely is an absolute must! If I don’t find time for it, all areas of my life suffer.
YES! 100%, Grace!
How Awesome, I’m always looking for more great podcasts to listen to!!! I have one as well, so I’m happy to support!
Hooray! Thanks, Marisa!
Self-care is so important because it allows you to refresh and recharge so you can take care of the people around you again.
YES! I completely agree 🙂
This is great, I so need to get self-care in every day, it’s a challenge but o so important. Great tips here to help people. Thank you:)
Thanks, Julie!
I’m also a big fan of self-care! It’s important to listen to our bodies and minds when they need a little extra attention!
YES! 100%, Sarah! Thanks 🙂
I am very guilty of not practicing enough self care. My Mom loves audiobooks, I greatly prefer reading as it’s more interactive and doesn’t make me sleepy.
That’s so interesting, Valerie! I love it.
Now that both of my kids are in school full time I am FINALLY able to create a self care routine and I am SO DARN EXCITED.
YEEEEESSSS! That’s AMAZING, Amanda! 🎉🙌
I really need to make self-care more of a priority.
It’s such a game-changer!
This sounds great! I have been trying to be better about self- care…Can’t wait to listen to the podcast!!
Thanks, Angela!
Yes, I totally agree with this. Self care is so important. I make sure I take time out to read daily–it’s one of my favorite things to do.
I love that, Amber!
I have a morning self care routine and when it doesn’t happen my whole day goes off the rails. Great tips!
I am the same way, Maria!
Now that both of my kids are in school full time I finally have time for daily self care. I’m so excited!
HOORAY! I love to hear that, Amanda!
Yoga is part of my daily practice of self-care and makes such a difference. I haven’t been able to get into audio books…I love reading though.
I love that you incorporate Yoga every day; that is amazing!
I love to take baths and go for walks for self-care. 🙂
That sounds amazing, Cassie!
My self care always takes place outside. Even if I just sit in the backyard reading a book or go for a hike with no cell service and a good friend!
That sounds amazing, Brittany! You can’t beat being outside 🙂
I like to take a bubble bath and read a book. Simple, but they help me relax.
Those sound like perfect self-care activities to me!
I try to practice self care once a week. By either doing my makeup or dressing up as well as skincare fun!
I love that, Jennifer!
My favorite form of self care is yoga stretching followed by a bubble bath! Always sets me right when I am stressed. I live for my Audible subscription and listen to tons of audiobooks.
That’s awesome, Leigh! And isn’t Audible THE BEST?!
It seriously is my favorite way to get my books now since I sadly don’t have enough time to sit and crack open a paperback usually.
Yes! Me too 🙂
Self-care is SO important. I try to do one or two little things for myself every week, but sometimes life gets very busy and I end up forgetting!
Louise x
I love to hear that you’re incorporating self-care into your life regularly, too! SO great!!
I really love scrapbooking, but haven’t had much time to do it lately. However, I found a way I can incorporate it to a small degree more regularly and it’s been really fun and good for me to have more creativity in my life.
I love that, Shani! What a FUN way to practice self-care!
I have been trying to set my alarm for a bit earlier than the kids get up and I am doing 15 minutes of yoga in the morning.
That’s SO fantastic, Rachel. Way to make time for you! 🙌
I’m so bad at self-care. I put it absolutely last on my list. It’s something I’m trying to work on.
I think it’s a particularly challenging one for moms to incorporate. I hope these tips help you start squeezing a little more self-care time in 🙂