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2909: 3 Mindsets That Hold Us Back From Self-Care by Julie Morgenstern on Loving Yourself More

Sep 20, 2023

Organizing and productivity consultant Julie Morgenstern shares three mindsets that hinder self-care: prioritizing work over self-care, the misconception that self-care is selfish, and neglecting self-care due to feeling overwhelmed. She emphasizes the importance of self-care for personal and professional well-being, challenging the work-first mindset. Morgenstern encourages listeners to shift these mindsets and incorporate regular breaks for play and self-care to achieve a more balanced and effective life.

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Julie Morgenstern

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Quick takeaways

Prioritizing self-care is essential for high-achievers, as it adds value by enhancing problem-solving abilities and fostering compassion.

Self-care is not selfish; it is necessary for restoring energy and grounding oneself, enabling individuals to better contribute to the well-being of others.

Deep dives

Challenging the Belief that Productivity Determines Value

Many high-achieving individuals believe that if they are not being productive or taking care of someone, they have no value. This mindset can make it hard for them to prioritize self-care. However, taking time for oneself and engaging in hobbies actually adds value by stimulating imagination, enhancing problem-solving abilities, and fostering compassion.

Introduction

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Mindsets that Hinder Self-Care

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Breaking the Work-First Mindset: Prioritizing Self-Care

1min

The Importance of Self-Care for Personal and Professional Well-being

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Julie Morgenstern shares 3 mindsets that hold us back from self-care

Episode 2909: 3 Mindsets That Hold Us Back From Self-Care by Julie Morgenstern on Loving Yourself More

Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique contribution to the world - by helping them design their own systems for managing time and space that feel natural and are easy to maintain. This Inside Out approach to organizing everything gives readers, listeners, and clients the energy and knowledge they need to get (and stay) organized.

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