The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers Take Care Of Yourself As If Your Life Depended On It (Because It Does)
Dec 2, 2024
Explore the transformative concept of aggressive self-care, where personal well-being is treated as a critical responsibility. Discover how childhood beliefs shape adult behaviors, especially among healthcare workers. Learn practical strategies for meeting your basic needs like sleep and nutrition to enhance mental health. The discussion also touches on living with diabetes and the role of modern technology, while emphasizing the importance of gut health. It's a refreshing take on self-care that prioritizes your life and well-being.
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Overcorrecting Childhood Egocentrism
- Dr. Scott Eilers believes that constantly putting ourselves last is a maladaptive overcorrection to childhood egocentrism.
- Adults develop this pattern from childhood messages like "life's not all about you."
Healthcare Workers and Burnout
- Healthcare workers are at high risk of burnout due to demanding work and prioritizing others.
- They often neglect their own well-being while tirelessly helping others.
Aggressive Self-Care
- Dr. Eilers developed "aggressive self-care" while teaching burnout prevention.
- He wanted practical strategies beyond generic advice like using PTO.