The document discusses the importance of self-care and addressing common misconceptions about it. It argues that taking time for oneself is not selfish but rather allows one to avoid stress, low energy levels, and negative thoughts. This enables being more present, feeling stronger, and having a positive outlook, which ultimately benefits others as well. The document provides examples of simple self-care activities people can incorporate daily, such as exercise, relaxation techniques, and massages, to improve their well-being.

3. Feeling the BUZZ of It All? Do you think that self care means having to be selfish? Or that if you take time for you, you are taking away from something or someone else? Do you feel that if you are connected and busy you are viewed as successful? Internal Beauty Boot Camp – All Rights Reserved – What’s Within U, LLC

4. Feeling the BUZZ of It All? On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not great), how would you rate your level of self care? Internal Beauty Boot Camp – All Rights Reserved – What’s Within U, LLC

5. Sometimes we do need to disconnect in order to recharge.

6. HELP! my battery is empty! Lack of recharge can cause the following: The Blue Screen of Death Being so run down that we literally shut down Anger and Resentment Lack of Productivity Lack of Focus or Clarity of Thought Susceptible to Self Doubt/Fear/Negative Self Talk Internal Beauty Boot Camp – All Rights Reserved – What’s Within U, LLC

7. HELP! my battery is empty! What cues do you receive when your battery is running low or empty? Internal Beauty Boot Camp – All Rights Reserved – What’s Within U, LLC

8. There are various and assorted reasons behind all the energy draining madness that we sometimes experience.

9. Why Can’t I STOP the Madness??? For example: We often feel that we have to be the “be all” to everyone. We fear being deemed as lazy Myths associated with self care We are afraid we won’t get everything done Guilt Internal Beauty Boot Camp – All Rights Reserved – What’s Within U, LLC

10. Why Can’t I STOP the Madness??? What stands in YOUR way of your own self care?

11. Self Care = Selfish….one of the BIGGEST misconceptions running.

12. Self Care: Selfish or Self-less? MYTHS Self Care = Selfish Self Care = Not Enough Time in the Day Self Care = Taking Away from Others

13. Self Care: Selfish or Self-less? On an airplane they instruct you to put on your oxygen mask first. There’s a reason for that… If you can’t breathe, you can’t help someone else breathe.

14. Self Care: Selfish or Self-less? That means that when we recharge our batteries, we are able to… Be present in the here and now (which helps to eradicate fear) Feel stronger Have a more positive outlook Self doubt and self deprecating thoughts are lessened

15. Self Care: Selfish or Self-less? Experience more peace and patience Have more energy so we are more productive Lower stress levels Look and feel rested

16. Self Care: Selfish or Self-less? What would you gain if you increased your level of self care?

17. Now that we have hopefully dismantled the misconception that self care is selfish and a few other myths, it’s time to get into action.

18. I’ll Take Exercise with a Side of Massage Take time each day for a bit of self care, even if you can only take 10 minutes. Did you know you can include technology in your self care?

19. I’ll Take Exercise with a Side of Massage Create a self care menu to choose from. As an example, your menu could look something like the following.

20. I’ll Take Exercise with a Side of Massage Self Care Appetizers/Starters 15 minute power nap10 minute recharge walk outside Self Care Main Course 1 hour workout at the gym30 minute soak in the tub Self Care DessertMassageManicure and pedicure

21. I’ll Take Exercise with a Side of Massage What will you order?

22. What’s one thing you would be willing to do, starting today to increase your level of self care?

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