Real self-care leads to better mental and physical health outcomes compared to hedonic well-being, which focuses on pursuing pleasure or avoiding suffering. The first principle of real self-care is boundaries, as it creates space for considering values and taking up energy. Establishing boundaries is the most challenging but essential part of the self-care process, and it is a recurring skill to prioritize for mental well-being.
Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a psychiatrist, shares her journey of discovering the true essence of self-care. Drawing from her experiences with patients feeling overwhelmed by the wellness industry’s commodified approach, she unravels the concept of “faux self-care.” Pooja articulates the four principles of real self-care and the ever-changing nature of this internal process.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Define and discover the transformative power of real self-care
- Learn to set healthy boundaries for genuine self-care
- Overcome the societal challenges to prioritize your self-care
- Explore the intersection of self-care and activism for personal and social change
- Embrace the importance of values in nurturing authentic self-care practices
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