Self-Care is...
By Andrew Robbins
Self-Care is...Jul 25, 2021
Showing Up
To paraphrase a quote I hear all the time: If you don't show up for yourself, how in the hell can you show up for somebody else? Seriously, do what you need to do to be present for the assistance that you may need.
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Knowing When to Walk Away
Sometimes the most important, although difficult, thing to do is to walk away from something and someone. Walking away doesn't mean that we are giving up or we don't love ourselves. It means that we love ourselves enough to do what we need to do care for our well-being.
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Practicing Meditation
Let's practice some self-care this week with this guided mediation.
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Separating the "I's" from the "We"
Relationships are difficult and contain multiple things to care for: the individuals AND the relationship. There is no shame in needing alone time from your partner(s) as well as needing time with your partner(s).
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Saying Thank You
We can easily take for granted what a simple "thank you" can do and apologize for simply being human. There is no need to apologize for your needs and existing.
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Ending Stigma
Mental health does not discriminate and mental health care is not a luxury, it is a necessity for everyone! This is definitely a topic that I am very passionate about!
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Celebrating Others
Whether you have a plethora of accolades or are someone who you consider "just an average nobody", you deserve to be celebrated. Open yourself up for yourself and others to celebrate each other!
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Self-advocacy
We all have needs and these needs are valid. All you have to do is express them!
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Underneath the Surface
It can be difficult to look beyond what we initially think and feel but in doing so that is where long-lasting healing begins.
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Setting Boundaries
It is okay to tell others who are mistreating you and not serving you that it is no longer acceptable to be mistreated. You owe it to no one other than yourself to set healthy and positive boundaries throughout your life.
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Acceptance and Growth
It is scary and difficult at times to feel like we have the power to change or improve upon how we handle things. Looking to those in our lives that have impacted us can be helpful in empowering us to make small shifts and grow.
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Egocentric
Valuing your needs and goals and feelings and thoughts is not selfish. It is believing that you believe that you are worth the time and effort it takes to meet your needs and goals.
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Resiliency
In times of self-doubt, fatigue, and lack of motivation and joy, please know that you are not alone. You will find a way through it. Why? Because you have before and you will do it again and again. You are strong and you are not alone.
If you are in the United States and struggling, feel alone, and feel like there is no way forward, please please PLEASE contact one of the numbers below:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
The Trevor Project Hotline: 866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: US - 877-565-8860; Canada - 877-300-6366
Or contact your local hospital or emergency room for assistance. All major hospital systems should have a crisis number to call.
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Pride
Here is why Pride is a good, healthy thing and not one of the "Seven Deadly Sins"
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Owning our shit!
It's easy to put your emotions onto others. It's difficult to own your shit
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Honesty
Time to take a more introspective approach to caring for ourselves. Easy? NOPE! Fun? Not a chance! Worth it? ABSOLUTELY!
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something you deserve
You heard me: You deserve self-care. You deserve it. (one more time for emphasis) YOU DESERVE IT. Do it for no one else but yourself.
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small things
Have you ever heard the phrase "Keep It Simple Stupid"? That is self-care. That is how we start; by keeping things simple. Find something small to do for yourself to take care of yourself. Why? BECAUSE YOU DESERVE IT!
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This Podcast!
For me this is self-care, come find out why!
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