Random Acts of Self: Recent Episodes
Random Acts of Self
People will often tell you that you cannot or should not do something. In this episode I talk about why you might not want to listen to them.
Having a growth mindset means you are more likely to succeed. Listen to this podcast to learn more about what it is, why it is helpful to you, and how to improve yours.
Show Resources
Psychology Today article 1 - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/growth-mindset
Psychology Today article 2 - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-modern-life/201709/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset
Environmental beauty is how your environment makes you feel. You can increase the positive feelings elicited by your environment in several ways. This podcast tells you about those and why environmental beauty is important.
Podcast resources:
Pinterest.com - great for inspiration and ideas
ChristeenStreet.com - cool art, and she does custom pieces
Plants & Pets - a list of plants that are safe and toxic for your pets
Stop killing your plants - check out Hilton Carter's awesome books that will turn your black thumb green
In this episode I talk about CBD. What is it? what do people use it for? What are the side effects? What does the research say?
Show Resources:
HempBomz.com
TriHealthy.com
CBD and childhood seizures: https://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/news-and-analysis/news/purified-cbd-reduces-seizures-in-rare-form-of-childhood-epilepsy-by-almost-50-study-finds/20206494.article?firstPass=false
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed? Forgetful? Mixing things up? Not getting things done? You might be doing too much. Let's talking about single-tasking as a way to be more productive.
A podcast about setting and achieving goals, keeping up motivation, and breaking larger goals into smaller pieces.
What are boundaries? Why are they important? How do we set them up? What do I do when someone's boundaries conflict with my own? All of that is discussed here in Episode 4. Thanks for listening!
Do you have a problem saying no? Learning to say no can help you reduce stress, set boundaries, feel less resentful, and give you more spare time. There are plenty of ways to do it, check out some tips in this podcast.
One of the most common reasons that people express a lack of self-care is time and productivity. Thus, taking time away from these often makes people feel guilty about doing self-care. Let's talk about that...
Welcome to the first episode of this podcast. This serves as a basic introduction to me, the podcast, and self-care, which is a major theme of this show.
Podcast Resources:
Mayo Clinic. (2019, April 4). Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987
Salleh M. R. (2008). Life event, stress and illness. The Malaysian journal of Medical Sciences : MJMS, 15(4), 9–18. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3341916/