Are scattered self-care options working for you? 5 questions you can ask yourself to create intentional self-care

Published: April 11, 2020, 2:22 a.m.

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In the rush to support each other with recommending self-care strategies, it can lead to a scattergun approach.  

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What you may find more helpful is an intentional self-care approach.  
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\\nPracticing tuning in and checking in with yourself is at the centre of an intentional self-care approach.

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Self-care is about taking responsibility for your mental and physical health.  Your self-care needs will vary depending on your life stage; your family and personal demands; your physical and mental health; and other factors unique to you.  And is best not left to chance.  

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Creating structure around immediate, short-medium term and long-term health is important.

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My Intentional Self-Care Program is divided into 5 modules: Physical, Emotional, Cognitive, Meaning and Connection.

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In this episode I take you through 5 questions you can use in your daily check in that will help you identify what self-care strategies are the best for you today.  

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Whether you are looking to find your authentic self for the first time, enhance your self-care; or whether you want to move out of loneliness, this podcast is for you.

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In this series you will find simple strategies to help you find your centre; questions that make you think and reevaluate what you are doing; and ways you can increase positive energy and connection in your life.

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We will delve into connecting with yourself, connecting with others and connecting with the natural world.

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You will learn strategies to help you live YOUR best life.  And help yourself and others around you to shine.

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Join me, Kim Dunn, Psychologist and mother of three, to find out how to reconnect with yourself, others and the world around you, so that you can feel more valued, happier and more alive.

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RESOURCES

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To find about more about creating your own Intentional Self-Care Program click here 

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To download your free guide on how to move from overwhelm to calm click here.

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To work with me simple send me an email youngminds.psychology@gmail.com

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Every review and feedback counts and helps spread this podcast to others in the community who would love to increase their sense of connection.

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Thank you

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Kim

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ps You can find out more information about me at www.kimdunn.com.au.

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