We Can Do Hard Things REAL Self-Care: Burnout Is Not Your Fault & the Way Out with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
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Apr 9, 2024 
Psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin discusses real self-care vs. faux self-care, setting boundaries, distinguishing between goals and values, escaping martyr mode, and the power of saying 'no' for authentic wellness.
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Self-Care as the New Recycling
- Societal structures shift responsibility for systemic issues onto individuals.
- This is exemplified by blaming burnout on individuals rather than systemic issues like lack of healthcare and paid leave.
Faux Self-Care vs. Real Self-Care
- Faux self-care involves external products or activities, creating a temporary fix but not addressing underlying issues.
- Real self-care is an internal process driven by boundaries, compassion, values, and power, leading to dynamic shifts in relationships and potentially larger systems.
The Yoga Example
- Two people attend yoga; one focuses on external comparisons, feeling worse afterward.
- The other sets boundaries and connects with their values, experiencing the true benefits of yoga.