Radio Headspace The Self-Care Trick Most People Miss
Jun 13, 2025
Discover how marathon training revealed a key insight: true self-care starts before challenges arise. Explore the importance of gentle daily habits in building resilience. Dive into the critical role of sleep in well-being, with tips for enhancing rest and brain function. Learn how proactive self-care strategies, much like a gardener nurturing their plants, can transform your approach to mental and emotional health.
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Marathon Training as Self-Care
- Dora Kamau shares her marathon training experience focusing on detailed preparation like taping feet before discomfort appears.
- This experience highlighted that self-care includes preventing problems, not just reacting to pain.
Proactive Self-Care Insight
- Real self-care starts before pain or crisis, in moments of thoughtful preparation.
- Kindness toward yourself is proactive, not just reactive to discomfort.
Zen Gardener's Hidden Care
- Dora recounts a Zen gardener's secret of nurturing soil before flowers bloom.
- This story illustrates how unseen care leads to visible growth, paralleling self-care.