Miscellaneous
A more personal episode, I’m sharing 5 things I’ve been thinking about and working on during this time. I also share small steps that I’ve taken and am taking as I work through them. Small Steps in the Show: Internalized Capitalism/Rest/How to Show Up at this Time Recognizing how much of a thing that was that i work with, how big and old of a pattern it is for me Reminding myself in the moment and not in the moment that my worth isn’t tied in what i make or produce Telling myself that it was okay to rest and that's also liberatory Recognizing what tired feels like in my body and how overworking has manifested itself in my body checking in with myself and how i'm feeling physically and emotionally and NOT stuffing that down Finding things that are fun to do that are just for me (knitting, reading fiction, watching shows) Working on my social media boundaries that might fuel the internalized capitalism Constantly reminding myself that i’m a whole ass person who has to also take care of themselves I always am worth taking care of myself Reminding myself of what’s true for me and my life (h/t Dr Tee) Reminding myself that what i do in enough, i’m not doing this work alone Reminding myself that rest is important for me and to continue to the do the work longer term Just because i’m not able to show up full force now doesn’t mean i can’t and won’t later Having kindness and compassion for myself Clothing and Fatphobic Thoughts Wearing the “bigger” clothes and just doing what I need to do Allowing myself to dress how I felt that day Remembering that these voices were internalized things, that no one is saying this to me right now Getting curious about that voice and knowing it wasn’t really mine Reminding myself that my appearance isn’t the most important thing about me Extending kindness and compassion to myself as voices came up Comfort Foods Listening to what I really wanted to eat and trusting that Noticing when those judgy thoughts came up and getting curious about where those came from Remembering that I have other choices to make with other meals if any weird feelings came up Stating what I needed when my body did have reactions Taking action when my body did have reactions (adding in supportive foods, taking it easier on other things, adding in more water and rest, recognizing stress is a big factor as well) Checking in with myself and what i need Separating my body size and my worth Understanding, realizing and accepting that being a larger body size isn’t a bad thing Mentioned in the Show: Buy my Enamel Pin Small Steps #1 My Health Journey Small Steps #79 Taking Care of Yourself in Uncertain Times Small Steps #80 Tips and Tricks for Working from Home Small Steps #81 Ways to Lower Stress and Anxiety Small Steps #82 How Are You?: A Self Care Check-In The Nap Ministry on Instagram Dr. Tee Williams Small Steps #32 with Dr. Tee Williams Small Steps #83 Noticing, Feeling and Creating Joy Steph Gaudreau Steph’s Knitting-Focused Instagram Small Steps #84 with Amanda Martinez Beck Steph Gaudreau’s blog post on Body Neutrality Get the full show notes here! Follow Aimee on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Sign up for the Wellness Wednesdays Newsletter