This week has also been a week with heavy emotion. I’m grateful my mental health is generally pretty good and I have built up some great resilience, but there are times when I can’t smile or push my way through my feelings, and I have to remind myself, that like I tell my children, it’s really important to feel our feelings.
A perfectionist is someone who expects the highest standards possible, though that isn’t necessarily applied to each and every scenario.
For me, it was my expectation of myself. I’ve always expected perfection and berated myself for anything less. Eeeesh!
In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, Candy Elsbeth explores the concept of self-care for parents, highlighting the societal pressures on birthing parents to prioritise others over themselves. She shares personal experiences and insights on the challenges of maintaining self-care in demanding environments, such as healthcare and parenting. Candy emphasises the importance of setting boundaries, finding moments for personal well-being, and incorporating simple practices like mindful breathing into daily routines. She encourages listeners to reflect on their self-care habits and make changes to prevent burnout and health issues, ultimately aiming to pass on these lessons to the next generation.