How do we prioritize taking care of ourselves when we live such busy lives?
How can we choose self care when so many others depend on us?
What should we do when we don’t have any more time, money, or energy left for ourselves?
These were the questions we asked ourselves not too long ago. It was never a good time to change our routine because we’re too busy and too many people depended on us.
In hindsight, these were excuses we had created before we even got started. We were afraid to start because we knew that changing would affect the ones around us. But what we didn’t realize was by not prioritizing our self care, we were already affecting the ones around us... and not in a positive way.
When we finally invested in ourselves, the quality of our relationships improved in ways we couldn't have imagined. Stronger boundaries created stronger connections with the ones we loved most.
All month, we will be discussing what it’s like to go on a healing journey while you share your life with others. Below we share the tools we’ve used (and continue to use) to help us grow the relationships that are the most important to us, including our own.
How to start with yourself: Therapy
It was ingrained in me from a young age that going to therapy was a sign of weakness. That sharing your vulnerabilities only opens you up to be taken advantage of and placed at the mercy of someone else’s harsh judgment. But I was told wrong. Keep reading...
Why therapy helps: Stutz A Film by Jonas Hill
This documentary was incredible for me in many ways. I think it's a beautiful representation, on multiple levels, of what it’s like to be on a healing journey. It’s complicated, it’s multifaceted, and we are ALL just trying to figure it out (even the therapist who created the tools).
Keep reading...
Therapist who inspires us: Kaitlin Soule
Follow her on Instagram @kaitlin.soule
https://www.wellnotesforher.com/
You cannot make others change: Mel Robbins
The Mel Robbins Podcast: 3 Things You Need to Accept About Other People
Listen here...
If you are struggling with your marriage: Michelle Purta
Follow her on Instagram @michellepurtacoaching
https://www.michellepurta.com/
If you’re struggling with a toxic relationship: Dr. Ramini
Podcast OnPurpose with Jay Shetty:
The 3 SIGNS You’re dealing with a Narcissist + How to Set Boundaries
Listen here...
If you’re a mom and struggling to find yourself after kids: Momma has goals
Follow on Instagramt: @mommahasgoals
If you are struggling to communicate with your kids: Dr. Becky
Follow her on Instagram: @drbeckyatgoodinside
If your kids are struggling with mental health: Ken Burns documentary - Hiding in Plain Sight
Streaming on PBS and Amazon
If you suffer from chronic low energy: Spoon Theory
Since we didn’t make this shit up, a lot of the tools we're sharing with you come from recommendations from our ming+ming community. Thanks Erin for sharing!
What is Spoon Theory? Washington Post article
