Why is Self-Care So Hard? (Part Two)

In this episode, we continue our discussion around the question - why is self-care so hard? This is part two, after episode one of last week, in which Jill and Linda found there was actually quite a lot to talk about when it comes to the hard side of self-care. Afterall, self-care isn't meant to be 'hard', is it? Hear all about topics such as:

• Hard things in parallel with good things, such as allergies and encouragement and sleeplessness and arcade games.
• Constant interruptions and noise around us.
• Waiting for the 'right' time and for things to be perfect.
• Self-care bandwidth (or lack of)
• Social media making self-care look easier than it actually is and also only showing the self-care activity itself and not the logistics of making it happen and the 'hard' bits behind the scenes.
• Expectations. One word with big associations and big conversations.
• Regulation of emotions and feeling like me are insane and crazy.
• Talking ourselves into thinking that it is hard and feeling guilty if it doesn't happen.

Is self-care really as hard as we make it out to be? We think both yes and no in answer to this question. What about you?

We would love to hear from you. Find find Jill on Instagram @mamaoutspoken and https://www.mamaoutspoken.com/ and Linda @hellolindabonney or https://www.lindabonney.com.