Code Switch This is what "real self-care" looks like
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Dec 13, 2023 Explore the concept of real self-care, going beyond surface-level practices and addressing systemic issues. Reflect on the limitations of being a doctor and the journey to true self-care. Learn about setting boundaries, self-compassion, and decision-making as key components of real self-care. Discover the challenges faced by individuals in setting boundaries and prioritizing mental health, including in corporate America. Start a new conversation on self-care, questioning the authenticity of practices like Reiki and emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and taking time for oneself.
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Faux Self-Care Defined
- "Faux self-care" is prescribed externally, often involves products, and maintains the status quo.
- It focuses on escape and achievement, leading to guilt and shame without addressing systemic issues.
Wellness Commune Experience
- Dr. Pooja Lakshmin left her marriage and a prestigious psychiatry residency to join a wellness commune.
- She realized there are no shortcuts to self-care and that real change comes from within.
Four Principles of Real Self-Care
- Real self-care involves setting boundaries, self-compassion, and clarifying values.
- It's a continuous process of small decisions, not a one-time fix, and recognizes individual power.