The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
The Best Gift We Can Give (Episode 2 - Archive)
The Best Gift We Can Give (Episode 2 - Archive)
The Best Gift We Can Give (Episode 2 - Archive)
Sunday 6th April 2025
Discover why taking time for yourself isn't selfish but essential for growth and helping others in this episode of Relational Recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Taking time for self-care is not selfish but necessary.
- Daily self-improvement activities can enhance focus and presence.
- Feeling guilty about self-care is common but misplaced.
- Self-care is crucial for being able to help others effectively.
- Small investments in well-being can lead to significant positive changes.
If you don't do the work to be healthy, you are not going to help other people well.
In this episode of Relational Recovery, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill dive into the importance of self-care in the journey to recovery. They stress that taking time for oneself isn't selfish but essential for personal growth and betterment. Wes and Austin discuss how dedicating just 15-30 minutes a day to self-improvement activities like reading or writing can significantly enhance one's focus and presence with loved ones.
They highlight the common struggle of feeling guilty for prioritising personal health, especially within religious communities, but argue that without tending to one's own needs, it's impossible to effectively help others. Using the analogy of putting on your oxygen mask first on a plane, they emphasise that self-care is crucial for being a support system to others.
This episode is filled with practical advice and relatable anecdotes that remind us that even small investments in our well-being can lead to substantial positive changes in our lives and relationships. If you're battling feelings of guilt over self-care or struggling to find time for yourself, this conversation offers both validation and motivation to make those necessary changes. Tune in to understand why taking care of yourself is the best gift you can give to those around you.