Prioritizing Self-Care

A New Year can spark lots of new energy and ideas—it can also be overwhelming and stressful. Regardless of how you are experiencing the beginning of 2025, a little self-care is likely in order.

This month’s blog encourages self-care while cautioning about self-comfort—knowing the difference can have a real impact on how you ultimately feel. The tip this week provides some hints if you engage in counseling, therapy or coaching (powerful tools for self-care!), and the inspiration is a recommended book full of uplifting and thoughtful quotes.

With continued focus on self-care, I’m revamping the Wellbeing During Trying Times online series Core Endeavors provided in Spring 2020 when Covid arrived. It was geared toward helping people during a time of elevated uncertainty and stress. Things seem a bit extra stressful now for many people and offering a place to check in weekly to focus on personal and professional health and wellbeing seems relevant and timely. It will begin in March and be free, with a “pay as you can” opportunity. Please complete this brief questionnaire to learn more and help me better ensure it meets collective needs and availability.

Don’t forget about upcoming workshops!

• There is still time to register for Resetting Resilience! on Feb. 4! This virtual session includes a Resilience Assessment and tips and tools to reset and recharge your resilience reserves—self-care tips abound.

• Madison-area women—don’t miss the in-person Menopausability™ Retreat on Feb. 22. Join us at the Goodman Community Center to reflect and rewrite your menopause story, putting self-care at the core.

Identifying and getting what you need is important. Put yourself first in ways that provide healthy, sustainable support—it’s not selfish to do so.

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Tools, Tips, Techniques

What to Know Before Starting Counseling, Therapy or Coaching

So often we can feel the pressure to solve our problems or achieve our dreams on our own. That is not at all the case! There are counselors, therapists and coaches who can provide focused support that may provide faster and greater impact than traveling the improvement road alone. If you are considering help from a certified or licensed professional, know that:

• picking someone you connect with is essential

• the relationship is an equal partnership

• progress may be challenging and take time

• asking for help doesn’t mean you are failing

Self-care comes in a variety ways and sometimes support from a trained outside source can make a big difference.

This article from The New York Times’ Well Newsletter gives more detail and focuses on therapy, though the information applies to counseling and coaching as well.

Upcoming Opportunities

REGISTER TODAY!!

I’m excited to offer these opportunities for you to put yourself first in 2025! Basic information is below—click the link for more details and to register!

Inspiration

In Closing

Self-care is not self-indulgence—it’s critical care. Lean into what you need to ensure your ongoing health and wellbeing. You are worth it!