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2 Before we start, some housekeeping issues: Be present with webinar For you & about you, share and ask questions To ask a question or make a comment please type To ask a question or make a comment please type it in the Questions box

3 Who Am I? The Real Erena

4 Self-Care Beyond the Manicure (or Man-scaping ) Self-Assessment Poll: What is your relationship with self-care? Scale of 1-10, where are you? Tools for the Self-Care Toolbox Celebrating & Sustaining Self-Care Q & A

5 Your Basic Needs Checklist (Adapted from the Woman s Comfort Book (Louen, 1992) Basic Self-Care Needs: Do I usually get enough sleep? Do I usually eat something fresh and unprocessed every day? Do I allow time in my week to touch nature, no matter how briefly? Do I get enough sunlight, especially in wintertime? Do I see my medical practitioner at least once a year? Do I see a dentist every six months? Do I get to move my body? Am I hugged and touched amply? Do I make time for friendships? Do I nurture my friendships? Do I have friends I can call when I am down, friends who really listen? Can I honestly ask for help when I need it? Do I regularly release negative emotions in a healthy manner? Do I forgive myself when I make a mistake? Do I do things that give me a sense of fulfillment, joy and purpose? Is there abundant beauty in my life? Do I allow myself to see beauty and to bring beauty into home and office? Do I make time for solitude? Am I getting daily or weekly spiritual nourishment? Can I remember the last time I laughed until I cried? Do I accept myself for who I am?

6 1) What do I need to help me better care for myself right now? 2) What stops me from taking better care of myself? 3) What fears do I have about reprioritizing my routine? 4) What intention can I create to improve my self-care today? Now that you have set your daily intention...take a few moments to connect to gratitude. Feel how blessed you are. Appreciate your life...know that you are going to fulfill your self-care intention for today.

7 Definition iti of self-love: l You loving you, so you can love the world more. Taking care of yourself allows you to better care for others. Similar to the oxygen mask theory on an airplane, you must put your own mask on first; otherwise you won't be able to effectively take care of anyone else. love is a combination of care, commitment, knowledge, responsibility, respect and trust. bell hooks Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world. Lucille Ball

8 Nourish Your Body Feed yourself healthy, whole foods. Less ingredients the better. You don't have to become a vegetarian, but you can add in higher quality foods to your diet. Be mindful of HOW and WHAT you eat. Play. Play is essential to being happy and vibrant. Life can be so serious! Find time to laugh and have fun. Let your hair down. Sing in the car really loudly with the windows open. Connect. Connect/Reconnect with your social support and spirituality. Unplug and Presence. Unplug from society's expectations of you. Unplug from the need for external validation. Unplug from messages that you need to be younger, smarter, more beautiful, rich, and clothed in expensive designer-wear to be worthwhile. Unplug from over-stimulation of technology. Compassion. By having compassion and an open heart towards yourself you make better choices. Don't judge yourself! Your inner critic can be a real witch sometimes. You have decided to take action and are on your path. Stay focus and present with what you are doing.

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10 High Quality Nutrition Movement Adequate Sleep Play Relaxation Friendships Compassion to yourself and others If you want others to be happy practice compassion If you want to be If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. - Dalai Lama

11 Challenge yourself, what is one thing that you can do to incorporate self-care and wellness into your life? Share it with us

12 Additional materials available by visiting and clicking on Webinar Archive

13 Mind-Body Approach to Wellness Therapy + Coaching Variety of ways to work with me: Skype, phone, or private practice Curious about whether this could work for you? Contact me to schedule a 15-minute complimentary get acquainted phone session where we will discuss what's going on with you and see if I can help. EDiGonis@aol.com

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