Why Self-Care

Hold My Purse: A Self-Care Journey Through Life

Rhonda, also known as Rho, hosts a podcast called "Hold My Purse: A Self Care Journey through Life." In this episode, Rhonda introduces the show and discusses the importance of self care in maintaining mental, emotional, and physical well-being. She emphasizes the need to prioritize self care unapologetically and overcome feelings of guilt. Rhonda explores various aspects of self care, including activities for the body, mindfulness, emotional regulation, stress management, solitude, relationships, self-awareness, and setting boundaries. She highlights how self care can build resilience and empower individuals to navigate life's challenges with grace and strength. The episode concludes with a segment featuring Aria, Rhonda's granddaughter, sharing her thoughts and experiences.

Key Takeaways:

• Self care is essential for protecting physical, mental, and emotional health and adapting to life's challenges.
• Prioritizing self care is not selfish; it is an act of self-respect and self-preservation.
• Self care activities such as exercise, mindfulness practices, and setting boundaries can boost overall well-being.
• Self awareness allows for a deeper understanding of one's needs and desires, leading to more informed choices.
• Establishing boundaries is crucial for protecting one's well-being and maintaining healthy relationships.
• Self care builds resilience, equipping individuals with the skills to bounce back from challenges and thrive.

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. The different aspects of self-care: body, mindfulness, emotional regulation, stress, solace, relationships, self-awareness, and boundaries (00:03:41)

3. The power of self-awareness and establishing boundaries in self-care (00:15:18)

4. Introduction to the importance of setting boundaries in self-care (00:15:59)

5. Story about setting boundaries in a work situation (00:16:57)

6. Self-care as the foundation for resilience (00:18:32)

7. Using self care to navigate challenging situations (00:19:42)

8. Self-care as a transformative practice (00:20:22)

9. Self-care as essential for overall well-being (00:21:41)

10. Aria’s story about going to the beach (00:23:13)

11. We’re on this self-care journey together (00:23:41)