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!
Mattracea says
September 22, 2019 at 7:32 pmSelf 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!
Paula says
September 23, 2019 at 6:39 pmAbsolutely, Mattracea! It’s an easy one to overlook, isn’t it?
Grace says
August 25, 2019 at 9:53 pmSelf-care definitely is an absolute must! If I don’t find time for it during my day, all areas of my life suffer.
Paula says
August 26, 2019 at 11:51 amYES! 100%, Grace! 🙌
Grace says
August 25, 2019 at 9:52 pmSelf-care definitely is an absolute must! If I don’t find time for it, all areas of my life suffer.
Paula says
August 30, 2019 at 7:47 pmYES! 100%, Grace!
Marisa says
August 24, 2019 at 8:43 pmHow Awesome, I’m always looking for more great podcasts to listen to!!! I have one as well, so I’m happy to support!
Paula says
August 26, 2019 at 11:52 amHooray! Thanks, Marisa!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
August 23, 2019 at 7:12 pmSelf-care is so important because it allows you to refresh and recharge so you can take care of the people around you again.
Paula says
August 26, 2019 at 11:52 amYES! I completely agree 🙂
Julie Hoag says
August 23, 2019 at 4:11 pmThis 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:)
Paula says
August 26, 2019 at 11:52 amThanks, Julie!
Sarah says
August 23, 2019 at 4:05 pmI’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!
Paula says
August 26, 2019 at 11:52 amYES! 100%, Sarah! Thanks 🙂
Valerie says
August 23, 2019 at 2:40 pmI 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.
Paula says
August 26, 2019 at 11:53 amThat’s so interesting, Valerie! I love it.
Amanda says
August 23, 2019 at 1:12 pmNow 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.
Paula says
August 26, 2019 at 11:53 amYEEEEESSSS! That’s AMAZING, Amanda! 🎉🙌
Rachel says
August 22, 2019 at 6:15 pmI really need to make self-care more of a priority.
Paula says
August 23, 2019 at 8:59 amIt’s such a game-changer!
Angela says
August 22, 2019 at 3:42 pmThis sounds great! I have been trying to be better about self- care…Can’t wait to listen to the podcast!!
Paula says
August 23, 2019 at 8:59 amThanks, Angela!
Amber Myers says
August 22, 2019 at 3:38 pmYes, 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.
Paula says
August 23, 2019 at 9:00 amI love that, Amber!
Maria says
August 22, 2019 at 2:34 pmI have a morning self care routine and when it doesn’t happen my whole day goes off the rails. Great tips!
Paula says
August 23, 2019 at 9:00 amI am the same way, Maria!
Amanda says
August 22, 2019 at 12:44 pmNow that both of my kids are in school full time I finally have time for daily self care. I’m so excited!
Paula says
August 23, 2019 at 9:00 amHOORAY! I love to hear that, Amanda!
Amber S Battishill says
August 21, 2019 at 8:56 pmYoga 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.
Paula says
August 23, 2019 at 9:00 amI love that you incorporate Yoga every day; that is amazing!
Cassie says
August 21, 2019 at 8:22 pmI love to take baths and go for walks for self-care. 🙂
Paula says
August 23, 2019 at 9:01 amThat sounds amazing, Cassie!
Brittany Limberakis says
August 21, 2019 at 10:58 amMy 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!
Paula says
August 21, 2019 at 7:38 pmThat sounds amazing, Brittany! You can’t beat being outside 🙂
Sarah Althouse says
August 21, 2019 at 7:45 amI like to take a bubble bath and read a book. Simple, but they help me relax.
Paula says
August 21, 2019 at 8:14 amThose sound like perfect self-care activities to me!
Jennifer says
August 21, 2019 at 1:39 amI try to practice self care once a week. By either doing my makeup or dressing up as well as skincare fun!
Paula says
August 21, 2019 at 8:14 amI love that, Jennifer!
Leigh Suznovich says
August 20, 2019 at 9:33 pmMy 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.
Paula says
August 21, 2019 at 8:14 amThat’s awesome, Leigh! And isn’t Audible THE BEST?!
Leigh Suznovich says
August 25, 2019 at 6:06 pmIt 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.
Paula says
August 26, 2019 at 11:51 amYes! Me too 🙂
Louise says
August 20, 2019 at 5:11 pmSelf-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
Paula says
August 21, 2019 at 8:15 amI love to hear that you’re incorporating self-care into your life regularly, too! SO great!!
Shani | Sunshine & Munchkins says
August 20, 2019 at 2:43 pmI 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.
Paula says
August 21, 2019 at 8:15 amI love that, Shani! What a FUN way to practice self-care!
Rachel says
August 19, 2019 at 11:09 pmI 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.
Paula says
August 20, 2019 at 12:09 pmThat’s SO fantastic, Rachel. Way to make time for you! 🙌
Heather says
August 19, 2019 at 3:37 pmI’m so bad at self-care. I put it absolutely last on my list. It’s something I’m trying to work on.
Paula says
August 19, 2019 at 7:16 pmI 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 🙂