january self-care resource roundup

Jan 2

here's a new month roundup of meditations, resources, and exercises that i've been experimenting with! feel free to try them out and lmk how they resonate with you. what self-care have you been experimenting with lately?

this month i’ve been diving into self belief & worth, healing digestion, cord-cutting, stress relief, & rest.

enjoy!

[this is a snippet of the resources I shared this month in the Patreon community. click here to see the rest!]

guided meditations

✨ Believe In Yourself by Brittany Lynne on Insight Timer

6 minutes

Less of a guided meditation and more of an inspirational audio.

“The world is a wonderfully diverse place because of all the unique flavors each person brings to the whole. Allow these words to inspire you to tap into your own expression of your soul's desires. Believe in yourself. Song: Inner Peace by Future Zen”

✨ Solar Plexus Meditation For Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Empowerment, Stomach, Digestion, Liver, Gallbladder, & Pancreas by Kristina Karim

17 minutes

“In this meditation, we focus on moving stagnant energy through the Solar Plexus. This visualization meditation guides you on a journey of releasing that which no longer serves you so you can step into your power, self-esteem, and spiritual mission. This is helpful for anyone with health issues surrounding the Solar Plexus: stomach, gallbladder, liver, and pancreas.”

podcasts

✨ How To Manage Stress and Recover From Burnout With Dr. Shamistra Barathan on What It Means To Be Well podcast

“In episode three I speak with the wonderful Dr. Shamistra Barathan, an Integrative General Practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia.

Dr Shami is passionate about educating people on the impact of stress on the body, how we can tell if we are in a state of chronic stress, what to do about it and critical steps to take to recover from burnout.

Her unique approach to addressing lifestyle influences first is refreshing and empowering. You’ll hear the accessible and simple things we can all do to proactively nurture our wellbeing back to balance.

Don't miss this episode if you've ever wondered:

What is burnout?
What are the symptoms of burnout?
How do I recover from burnout?
And how do I create the habits that will help be avoid burnout?”

other resources

✨ Morning Pages journaling from The Artist’s Way

Not gonna lie, The Artist’s Way, and the morning pages in particular, have changed and shaped my life in a huge way over the past couple years. I went from not journaling consistently, and not even allowing myself to write anything unless it was “perfect” on a page, to writing and scribbling illegibly all the nonsense that runs through my beautiful adhd brain at any given moment. The morning pages give me a container to dump out everything that’s in there in a judgement-free way.

When I first started, I did morning pages in the exact prescribed method in the book (3 pages) while I did the program, then over the years I have experimented & shaped them into a daily practice that works for me. Which looks like setting a 20 minute timer and free writing on un-lined paper until it goes off. Then I tear up the paper & put it in the recycling or compost. Anything notable that I want to save to reference later, I write it in my bound journal.

Since some times, journaling can bring up negative thoughts/emotions or really tough stuff, I like to end with an uplifting/supportive meditation.

Here’s to feeling more well-resourced, nourished, and supported heading into the new month.

Let me know which practices and resources resonate with you! 🖤✨

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