Ep 277: Is Self Care Making You Selfish?

SelfKind with Erica Webb

But what if I get too selfish? Do you ever worry about that? I’ve heard this worry enough times to believe it’s a big concern for us Highly Sensitive folk. So let’s dive into why this isn’t going to happen.

Welcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb (that’s me!) where we’re talking about this worry of becoming too selfish when you commit to self-care, self-kindness and self-compassion.

You will hear:

• About the cultural conditioning that teaches us to prioritize selflessness, especially as women.
• How this selflessness being put on a pedestal can lead to burnout and martyrdom.
• Why it might feel like you swing on a pendulum from one extreme (selflessness) to the other and how to find the middle (murky) ground.
• The importance of honesty about your needs, clarity on your values, and intentionality in your actions in navigating your self-care and other-care.

Mentioned in this episode:

14 Day Free Trials inside the SelfKind Hub (limited time only): https://www.ericawebb.com.au/selfkindhub

Learn more about 1-1 Counselling: https://www.ericawebb.com.au/work-with-me

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to Self-Kindness

00:23 The Fear of Becoming Selfish

01:40 Cultural Conditioning and Selflessness

02:44 Redefining Self-Interest

06:31 Finding Balance in Self-Care

08:53 Practical Steps for Balanced Self-Care

14:00 Conclusion and Offers

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