Self Care Is Sexy

In this episode we meet Erika who talks about how saying "no" is all about letting go of thinking about how others might feel. She talks about getting lost in her own city for a few hours each week helps her stay connected to herself and what she's all about. She also encourges us to place personal freedom above all else.

In this Man-a-Sode meet Mr Flores from Run Disney! He is a weight loss success story who uses health and fitness as wells as a daily dose of laughter are all a part of his self-care!  

Let’s review the list of how self care is like math; 1. For most of us, it’s hard.2. The more you do it the better you are at it.3. There is a formula. (What you like) + (How you feel) = Self-Care4. Check your work.5. You use it every day, whether you know it or not.6. More heads are better than one. 

Tip #5 - to shake you out of that self hate funk - and get to the self loveBan the self hate talk - no more. Just say NO when you mind starts racing and thinking about how horrible you are, how could you do this, just stop yourself. Cut the booze and pot; to clear your head and hear your heart, if you are self medicating because you can't face whatever it is, and you’re in pain, you are dulling the pain for sure, but you’re also dulling everything else. Splash water on your face - or if you can jump in the pool. Let that cold water shock the mean girl right out of you. Even if you’re not a big fan of the water or pools or rivers or whatever, this is going to change your tone real quickly enough to get you away from beating yourself up and into to soothing. Cut up a bunch of paper hearts - now you can write little love messages on them, or things you want to forgive yourself for, or you could even write down some of the horrible things you say to yourself, and then burn them. That’s right, here at self care is

So, some Examples of “looking like your doing self care”? CHORESBEAUTY ROUTINETOO SOCIALFAST FOODBUYING STUFFTrait of actual self -care PLANNEDIS ALONEROUTINECONNECTIONBENEFITSREFLECTION QUESTIONS:How many times a week do you something that is just for you?Have you said “no” to a friend, college, boss or obligation in order to do self-care?What could you do today for some self-care? How likely are you to do it?

Start small, comitt to one thing this week. BreathEstablish a safe placeWrap up in a soft blanketTake a bathRock in a rocking chair or swingLight a fireTake a napGive yourself a manicurePut on fancy body lotion or oilsGive yourself a foot massage  Get a professional massageHold your petHold a stuffed animalRelaxation CDListen to music you likeGuided imageryMeditiateRead inspirational booksDrink tea or hot chocolateEat a favorite foodSelf affirmationsSpend time in a favorite place 

Five principles of DIFY are:You are importantBe kind to yourself firstYou know what is best for youYou don’t owe anyone shit You know you best.THE PROJECTSThe Self Portrait -  Get a picture of yourself, one that you think looks bad, frame it, dress it up, and look at it once a day for a week. This project is a way of getting you to look at yourself with love and compassion.Flower pot - Buy yourself a fresh bunch of flower twice this month.  You can also craft it up and paint your own flower pot and buy a plant to put in it. And put the words Self care is sexy on it!Daily checklist for self love/note cards - Make a daily checklist or note cards of top three things you can every day to get self care. Get as crafty as you want with this, you can even use your phone and set reminders, but the key here is, I want you to check in daily on this list. Daily self care ideas for note cards/checklist:Say something nice about yourself!Congratulations you did stuff!Drink water - it's free and good for you. Check out my vi

JULIE SMITHALLEGORY producer and Storyteller, Julie Smith is a Seattle area transplant born and raised in Spokane, WA. Julie received her A.A.S. from Spokane Community College, studied Multi-Media Design at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Business Administration at Western Governors University & H.R. at Green River Community College. Julie is the co-founder of the youth organization dedicated to anti bullying, self-esteem and civic engagement, The Power Cave, former Marketing Director of Seattle Fashion Week, LGBT activist, unabashed feminist and champion for youth, race, gender, female rights & equality. A creative in every sense of the word, Julies passions also include art, design and acting. She has several theater credits to her name. A true servant of the people Julies Christian upbringing has empowered her to seek opportunities to help and support people in need of love, friendship, knowledge and emotional breakthrough. This same background also created a space for internal conflict as Julie n

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Samantha Montanaro is a chicken lovin’ multimedia artist, graphic designer, event coordinator, gardener, musician and mom. After moving to Parkrose in 2014, Samantha opened her business, Prism House, which offers a variety of services including full spectrum graphic design, event coordination and urban farming. Vegetables, fruits, eggs and flowers from the grounds of Sam’s home personalize and enhance her events and her love of the local community make all feel welcome. In 2017 Sam partnered up with Lisa Snyder, the founder of Tokeativity, a community for women. Lisa and Sam’s intention is to nurture a safe space for women to create, learn and connect. They currently host events in Portland, OR, online and will soon be expanding to other cities around the world!

Self love is the best love. Hearts & Other Sex Parts, is a podcast about redefining yourself and your relationships.The podcast is hosted out of Portland, Oregon by Keely C. Helmick, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in relationship counseling and sex-therapy, and Lindsey Jacobson, LGBTQ advocate and sex ambassador.Both of the hosts identify as queer, cis-women, and intend to ensure that the podcast is inclusive and a safe space for all members of the LGBTQAI+ community, POC, all genders and gender non-conforming individuals, and all relationship types.Each episode will typically feature an expert guest or group of guests, and discussions held will be strictly BODY AND SEX POSITIVE. 

Five reasons why self care is sexy;#1 it brings out confidence:#2 Self care is sexy because it teaches you relationship building skills#3 It gives you permission:#4 it cures codependency:#5 It makes you focus on you:?You know what is sexy? Someone who knows themself. Let the vision and the voice inside be louder than the critics or haters and outside opinions. When you take care of you, when you make you a priority you are building yourself up and there is nothing sexier than someone who knows their worth. So I want to send you one last word of encouragement; you go out there this week and you stand up for what you want to do and give yourself what you need, even if it’s not what others want. You are worth it. And it becomes easier and easier the more you practice. I want you to do it, before you turn off this show, make a scheduled appointment for self-care. Take at least ½ hour this week and read a book, take a nap, journal, make a treat for yourself, take a long bath, turn off your phone and do it just for

DIY - How to make the map it self: You’ll need:1 piece of poster board (they come in massive sizes which is great, but you can always cut them to size),you’ll need some different colored sheets of construction paper,color pencils, markers, crayons whatnota mason jar or other sized circle shaped items that you can trace.You might want to cut images out of some magazines, so you might need magazines.You’ll want a glue sticksome scissors and;a list of at least five goals or task or ideas that you are working with.Again if you’re using the app, they walk you through all that.How toStep 1: cut out the five different sized circles,write down your goals or tasks or ideas in bold letters on the circles you cut outAnd glue them to your poster boardThen draw at least three solid lines coming out in different directions out from each main idea. Like spiders legsAnd list out the supporting ideas, or the steps you’d need to take to reach that goal.

Katrina Hayes is an award winning Autism advocate. Speaker and Actress. Above all, she is a positive change ambassador with a vision to empower as many people as possible and be that voice of hope for the youth ultimately leaving the world in a better state than when she first entered it. www.Speakupadvocacy.com

Saying NO means being free to say YES to the things that really excite you! 

"Freedom and Joy is a choice we make in every moment".Resources mentioned:Robert Kiyosaki, Rich dad poor dadBronnie Ware - Regrets of DyingAndy Hayes Plumb Deluxe Tea https://www.plumdeluxe.com/aboutStacy Martino - http://relationshipdevelopment.orgLINK FOR YOUR FREE 30 MIN OF COACHING WITH YASMINhttp://gratitudeinspiredliving.com/sexymofo

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