Unpark Your Life: How to Put Self-Care into Gear and Drive Towards Your Best Self

You’re In Charge: Priorizing Self-Care Without Sacrifice with Heather Dumas

You're tuned into Episode 1 of the "You're in Charge" podcast, where we break down what it really takes to feel and look like the badass you are. Today we dive into how to literally put your life into drive, navigate toward your goals, and why your self-care isn't a pitstop—it's the damn garage.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - A Decade in the Wellness Trenches

  • The host's own come-up story in the health and wellness industry. How 10+ years in the field and being an athlete shaped an approach to wellness that's about working with your body, not against it.

• 0:32 - Your Body, Your Rules

  • Stop fighting a losing battle with your body. Real talk about the turning point that changed everything and the art of listening to your body's real needs.

• 2:50 - The GPS of Life

  • Two crucial questions: Where are you now and where do you want to be? The importance of defining your origin and destination and a little wisdom on how to read your life's map.

• 4:35 - Get Out of Park, Get Into Drive

  • Are you wishing or doing? Why knowing your destination isn't enough. How to take the right actions, not just actions.

• 7:42 - Boundary Building & Self-Care Strategy

  • It's not about telling everyone to take a hike. It's about making choices, setting boundaries, and rerouting when life throws a detour sign in your way.

Key Takeaways:

• Life is not a stationary event.

  • You can't move a parked car; the same goes for your life.

• Know Thyself

  • Be fully aware of your body's needs and boundaries; only then can you move in a positive direction.

• Be Your Own GPS

  • Know where you are and where you want to be. Goals aren’t just about the endpoint; they're also about the journey.

• Action Trumps Wishes

  • Don't get stuck wishing for a better life; put that car into gear and start driving towards your goals.

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