Self Care Is Sexy

Highlight from my interview with Chris Flores; Goes on amazing run vacations Activity everydayLearning a new lanuage Build in rest and relax timeShared how important it is for men to make self care a priority to avoid burnoutIncorporates laughing once a day

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-Care 4. 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 love Ban 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

So, some Examples of “looking like your doing self care”? CHORES BEAUTY ROUTINE TOO SOCIAL FAST FOOD BUYING STUFF Trait of actual self -care PLANNED IS ALONE ROUTINE CONNECTION BENEFITS REFLECTION 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?

Start small, comitt to one thing this week. Breath Establish a safe place Wrap up in a soft blanket Take a bath Rock in a rocking chair or swing Light a fire Take a nap Give yourself a manicure Put on fancy body lotion or oils Give yourself a foot massage Get a professional massage Hold your pet Hold a stuffed animal Relaxation CD Listen to music you like Guided i

Five principles of DIFY are: You are important Be kind to yourself first You know what is best for you You don’t owe anyone shit You know you best. THE PROJECTS The 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 compa

JULIE SMITH ALLEGORY 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 organiza

How we distract ourselves You are always offering to help someone with their problems You offer resources you don’t have You over commit You anticipate others needs even before they ask for them You rarely say “no”. It is hard for you to tell where you end and your partner begins You feel proud when you help others and crave that feeling. You rarely have any time to y

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

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-wom