It is possible to reclaim your time and put yourself first. And it’s not selfish, in fact it’s the most beneficial thing you can do for the people and the work that you love, because you can finally show up with all the energy, focus and commitment that you want to share!
Even in our fast-paced and stressful world, happiness is within reach. It’s time to take back control of our time and find joy in the process. Discover the top reasons you should be inspired to make self-care a priority as you choose what to do with time that you reclaim, so you can feel refreshed, renewed, and energized without waiting for the weekend.
Inside the episode:
- 02:04 Why we struggle to make time for the things we feel are important
- 03:47 What Self Care really is
- 05:33 Time might actually be speeding up
- 06:57 Creating a new Self Care habit
- 08:16 The benefits of taking time to recover from stress
- 09:46 Balance isn’t impossible, it’s just not a destination
- 13:03 Tiny habits that steal our time
- 15:11 Aligning priorities with your values
- 16:56 The Pareto Principle (aka 80/20 Rule)
- 19:51 Time management techniques
- 25:53 Better focus with biology: Using Ultradian Cycles
- 30:10 Saying No and meaning it
- 33:31 Don’t fall for FOMO
- 36:02 Overcoming perfectionism to get things off your To Do list
- 38:19 Creating rituals of self care
- 42:52 Making peace with change, staying flexible with your priorities
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Ultradian Cycles on the Huberman Lab podcast, with Dr. Andrew Huberman (at 41 minutes)
- Exercises to Tone the Vagus Nerve
- Cleaning up your Commitments (“if it’s not a hell yes, then it’s a no”) with Robin Quinn Kheen
- Moving Past Perfectionism with Liz Onyeabor
- Morning Routines and “Enrichuals” with Jana Danielson
If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to rate, review, and share the show with others who could use permission to put themselves first, so we can spread the message of happiness and positive change.
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