Self Care Is Sexy

Okay, to recap the topics from our Self Care is Sexy Brunch they were Best to focus on just one thing Let go of the things you cannot controlSeeing something you are worrying about all the way to the very end Scheduling itTelling others that you need self-care Slow down,

Feeling overwhelmed? Time to make self-care the priority!!

Heather Jones on the show, she is an incredible Michigan transplant who is working to spread Curvy yoga to the masses, and I had so much fun having her on the show. You can join her for classes every Tuesday and Thursday at Yoga on Yamhill from 6-715pm all body types are welcome!

A Top 10 list of self-care methods that really work!

Take a new kind of selfie and learn some self-love!

I gained a lot of insights on the male perspective of self-care; some of them I picked up on and just jotted down was the importance of figuring out “what you need when and do it in the time you have” like taking 30 mins to take a walk and listen to good music. ANd I was really happy that he mentioned this idea of “The Man Cave” being mainstream society's attempt at allowing men to have some form of self-care. And I was really surprised that you know he explained he had a very challenging year being a caretaker and he recognized that he needed to counter that with some serious Me Time. So much good stuff, we will sure to keep up with his self-care progress and check in again.

Turn guilt into gratitude. Next time you feel guilty after self-care repeat to yourself “I’m human, just like everyone else”. Remembering this simple phrase can do wonders to the internal dialog that keeps guilt alive.  Tell the other person. You might reach out to your friend and let them know you are feeling guilty for not helping them out. Have an open dialog and if they are a good friend, they should be able to put you at ease. Maybe find someone you trust to talk about, or hey send ME an email. Accept that people may be mad at you. What others think about you, is none of your fucking business. If you tell a friend you cannot help them and choose self-care instead, they should understand. Most of our friends are more forgiving of us then we are of ourselves. Journal. I love to write (duh, you’re reading my weekly blog). It is very therapeutic and helps to formulate precisely what’s going on. Write down why you are feeling guilty. Think of all the contributing factors. Maybe someone in you early life alway

discoverexperiencecapture.blogspot.com Traci shares her self-care journey with us and drops some self-care wisdom gems for everyone to share.Knowing your limits; whether it’s knowing your interaction time limits, or driving time limits.Learn what commitments to take on.When in times of need for radical self care every moment reassess what you need.Always have a built in recovery plan.Learn to say “no”.  Don’t become an adnum to another person.You are responsible for your own happiness, and you are not responsible for other’s.

In this episode, Kris walks you through creating your own When Life Works Best mancala, a DIY project! Create and keep track of your five most important goals, and stick to them by following the steps for this venture. Get creative and make tracking your progress fun! This simple, cheap DIY idea will help you remember to put yourself first!

In this episode we get Kris’s 4 personal beauty routines that make her feel and look her best. We also get to meet the lovely, sassy, and sexy Mrs. Stacy Cox-Hathaway. Stacy is a full-time stylist at Moxie For Hair in Portland, OR, as well as being a killer Mom, and an awesome wife. She balances her social life, fitness needs, and family 24 hours a day. She took the time to hang out with us and talk about her personal self-care and how twerking and egg rolls are her brand of self-care!

This Episode we talk about our soft launch party (yay!), in which we had an intimate gathering with some of our closest friends. We brought a few into the studio to ask what self-care means to them and how they implement it, all while sipping on mimosas and eating delicious treats.

What is a #MEparty? How do you creat one? Kris walks you through how to schedule a date for yourself doing the things you love, just for you! It's important to spend time alone and recharge, and this podcast episode tells you how. Making time for youself is not always possible, so when you do get the chance you need to have a plan in place! What are some fun things YOU like to do, but don't get to, because all the adulting gets in the way? Does the thought of spending time alone make you crazy? Check out these great ideas to get started! 

Welcome to Self Care is Sexy!This is the inaugural episode, introducing the lovely ladies behind the website and weekly podcast, www.selfcareissexy.com. Meet Kris and Sarah, and get to know what this is all about, how they define what self-care is, why it's important, and the perils of making it a lifestyle. They dive right into content and tell you what you can expect with their weekly podcast.