MS4: Stop Being an Assh*le to Yourself

Mental Status

In this episode, we explore some of the more common unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that can contribute to burnout in the helping field, which include:

• The needs of others take priority over my own
• If I don't do it, nobody will
• Self care is selfish when so many are in need
• Setting boundaries with others means I am rude or uncaring
• Feeling this way means I'm doing something wrong or I'm not trying hard enough

Meg talks a little bit about how these thoughts can be harmful (and sneaky!) and offers up some positive reframes/thought challenges you can use to stop being an asshole to yourself and start treating yourself like a human with emotions instead.

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