
In this video, we'll dive into the concepts of self-care, self-compassion, and personal capacity, exploring how they work together to improve your well-being. You'll learn how to craft a self-care routine that’s authentic to your unique needs and goals. We'll challenge conventional ideas of self-care and focus on building habits that are both sustainable and aligned with your values. Through guided exercises and reflection, you'll create a personalized self-care plan that supports your mental, emotional, and physical health. I'm excited to help you start this transformative journey toward a more balanced, fulfilling life!
As you begin your journey with the Courageous Self-Care Starter Kit course, be sure to download the self-care workbook in the resources section of this lecture. This workbook will be used in each reflections lecture with exercises and prompts that will deepen your understanding of the material and inspire actionable steps toward your self-care goals. By the end, you'll have a powerful resource that reflects your growth and can continue to guide your self-care practice long after the course is over.
In this video, we’ll explore the foundation of the *Courageous Self-Care Starter Kit* and why understanding courage is essential to your self-care journey. Whether you're a seasoned self-helper or just starting your personal development path, this course will empower you to build a self-care routine rooted in self-compassion and courage. We’ll begin by looking at what courage really means—not just grand heroic acts, but the small, everyday moments when we face our fears. You’ll learn about the different types of courage, like moral, physical, and psychological, and how they’re all connected to our thoughts and emotions. Understanding courage helps you prioritize your well-being, set boundaries, and take action even when it’s hard. In the next video, we’ll dive deeper into how courage and self-care work together to create lasting, positive change in your life. Let’s get started!
In this video, we’ll dive into a common situation we’ve all experienced—saying "yes" when we really wanted to say "no." We’ll start by reflecting on a recent time when you agreed to something that didn’t align with what you truly wanted. Whether it was taking on an extra task at work or agreeing to plans you weren’t up for, we’ll explore how that decision made you feel. You’ll be guided to reflect on the discomfort that often comes with saying "yes" when we mean "no," and how long that feeling lingers. Then, we’ll think about how you’d handle that situation differently if given another chance. This exercise will help you understand your feelings and prepare you to make choices that honor your needs in the future. Let’s get started!
In this video, we'll dive into "The Origin Story" of self-care, exploring its roots and how it has evolved over time. We’ll unpack what self-compassion truly means and how it serves as a bridge between our real and ideal selves. Understanding the connection between compassion and self-care is crucial for making meaningful changes in our lives. I’ll explain why extending compassion to ourselves is essential for integrating self-care into our daily routines. Join me as we uncover these foundational concepts and their impact on our journey to a more balanced life.
In this video, we’ll guide you through a simple but transformative exercise—choosing an adjective that represents the quality you want to embody in your daily life. This might sound straightforward, but selecting a word like "confident," "peaceful," or "resilient" can have a profound impact on how you approach self-care and each day. We’ll walk through examples of how small, intentional actions can help you align with the quality you’ve chosen. Reflect on how this word resonates with your core identity and where it would make the biggest difference. Once you’ve chosen your word, you'll be ready to use it as a foundation for your self-care practices. Let’s get started on this meaningful reflection!
In this video, we'll explore the gaps and traps we might find ourselves experiencing in our self-care journey by examining the pitfalls of living according to the "have-do-be" or "do-be-have" models. I'll break down how these approaches can create gaps between our desired outcomes and our current reality. We’ll delve into how these gaps and traps hinder our progress and keep us from achieving our goals. By understanding these issues, we can better align with the "be-do-have" framework, which fosters a more authentic and effective path to our desired outcomes. Join me as we identify these common challenges and learn how to overcome them for a more fulfilling journey.
In this video, we’ll dive into a powerful concept called the "Be-Do-Have" framework, which helps you align your life with who you truly want to be, what you want to do, and what you hope to have as a result. While it sounds simple, this exercise can reveal gaps between our ideal selves and how we actually live.
We’ll start by exploring three key questions: Who do you want to be? What do you need to do to embody that quality? And what do you want to have as a result? You’ll reflect on areas where you feel trapped or limited, and we’ll guide you to uncover what might be holding you back. By identifying these gaps, you’ll begin to align your actions with your ideal self, setting the stage for a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Take your time with this reflection, as it will serve as the foundation for your self-care practices moving forward. Let’s get started!
In this video, we'll explore the concept of "future selving," which involves treating your future self as a relationship to nurture and manage. We’ll delve into social identity theory to understand how this perspective can influence your self-care journey. I’ll introduce practical tricks and life hacks to help you connect with and align your actions with your future self. By envisioning and engaging with your future self, you can make more intentional choices today. Join me as we uncover strategies to build a stronger connection with the person you aim to become.
In this video, we’ll guide you through an exercise to write a story about your future self, focused on self-care and self-compassion. You’ll start by reflecting on your current situation and imagining how your self-care journey unfolds over time. Next, you’ll envision your future self, describing how they live, feel, and handle challenges after developing healthier habits. As you write, you'll outline the steps and choices that lead to your personal growth. Finally, this story will serve as a roadmap, helping you set intentions for progress while practicing self-compassion along the way.
In this video, we'll dive into the exciting process of designing your self-care plan, focusing on the crucial role of habits in making your plan effective. I'll highlight why establishing consistent habits is key, especially on days when things just don’t seem to align. By integrating these habits, you’ll build a more resilient and adaptable self-care routine. Join me as we set the foundation for a plan that supports your well-being through every challenge.
In this video, we'll guide you through the final step of your courageous self-care journey by helping you create a personalized self-care plan. This plan is designed to be simple yet meaningful, ensuring it's easy to stick to over the next 30 days. We'll break the process down into five actionable steps, focusing on small, manageable changes that can make a big difference. By the end, you'll have a plan that fits seamlessly into your daily routine without adding extra stress. Remember, it's about progress, not perfection—let’s dive in!
In this final video, we'll celebrate the progress you've made throughout the course and acknowledge your commitment to self-care. I'll highlight two key takeaways: the importance of making small, sustainable changes and the value of self-compassion as you continue your journey. You've done an amazing job, and remember, self-care is about progress, not perfection. Let’s wrap up by recognizing all that you've accomplished!
When you're overwhelmed or stressed, your mind or your mindset might make it hard to prioritize self-care. You might find it hard to take even a few minutes to yourself, and even though we want better for ourselves, we sometimes can't find the "right" way to include self-care in our day to day lives.
I’m Dr. Emilie Socash, and I'm here to introduce you to a better way--a more courageous and customized way--to consider how self-care can support your life. In the "Courageous Self-Care Starter Kit" course, you’re going to learn what most people don’t teach about self-care—that it’s not just about quick fixes or indulgences, and it definitely doesn't need to follow trends or be Instagram-worthy. True self-care works best when done courageously, with tremendous self-compassion, and in a way that builds up your personal capacity (or ability) to make time for what matters most.
In this course, you’ll develop essential knowledge and skills to build the habit of self-care in a way that supports your real life.
This course is perfect for anyone who’s needing a little more balance (and boundaries), feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or just plain off-kilter, or perhaps just looking for a new take on their existing self-care routines. Most people only have a handful of go-to methods when they’re trying to reset and recharge—like deep breathing, bubble baths, or a quick dose of sunshine. While these are great, you'll find that in just the first few lessons of this course, you’ll discover the critical distinctions between the self-care we see and hear about, and the self-care that truly nurtures your soul.
By the end of this course, you’ll have built a self-care plan you can actually stick to, one that includes 30 days of intentional actions to support your emotional, physical, and mental well-being, and builds the habit of self-care so that you can go beyond this plan to develop a new way of living mindfully.
In the first part of the course, we’ll explore the fundamentals of courage. We'll look closely at what self-care is, including why it’s more than just pampering yourself. You’ll learn practical pointers on how self-compassion can be used to address everyday disappointments, nurture your body, and balance your mind. You'll also develop a sense of how expanding your personal capacity for compassion and courage can be the key to unlocking you-shaped self-care. After a brief exploration of the psychology behind our important relationships (including that of our future self), you’ll put together a personalized, sustainable plan that integrates these techniques into your daily life—without adding more pressure.
Courage and self-care go hand-in-hand. Courage connects your heart to face life’s immediate stressors and gives you strength in the moment. But to create real, lasting change, this courage needs to be paired with self-care habits that support your well-being long-term.
Sign up now to start your courageous self-care journey, and take the first step towards creating a life that feels lighter, more balanced, and filled with purpose.