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Rebuilding My Self-Worth Through Boundaries: A Deep Dive with Me

In the latest episode of the "Soul Aligned Self-Care Podcast," I delve into the transformative power of setting and maintaining boundaries, particularly in the context of rebuilding self-worth after experiencing emotional abuse. This episode is part of an ongoing series focused on the importance of boundaries in our lives. I share my personal journey, offering valuable insights and actionable advice for those looking to reclaim their self-worth and emotional safety.

The Importance of Boundaries in Healing

Understanding Boundaries
Boundaries are not just about saying "no" to others; they are essential for self-respect and self-care. They help us define our limits and protect our mental and emotional space. For those who have experienced emotional trauma, boundaries are crucial in restoring a sense of...

Embracing Self-Care and Setting Boundaries as Self Love

Hey there, lovely souls! In the latest episode of the Soul Aligned Self-Care Podcast, I dive deep into the transformative power of self-care, focusing on the importance of setting boundaries as a form of self-love. In this blog post, I’ll break down the key insights from the episode, providing actionable advice and thorough explanations to help you integrate these practices into your daily life. So, grab a cozy drink, settle in, and let’s explore together!

Understanding Boundaries as Self-Love

What Are Boundaries?

Boundaries are personal guidelines that dictate what is acceptable and what isn’t in our lives. Think of them as your own personal rulebook, unique to you and not dictated by societal norms. They serve as a protective measure for our energy and emotional well-being.

Personal Guidelines: Boundaries are unique to each person and reflect individual needs and values. They’re like your personal...

From People Pleaser to Boundary Badass: A Journey of Self-Care and Empowerment

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Hey there! In the latest episode of the "Soul Aligned Self-Care Podcast," I share my transformative journey from being a chronic people pleaser to becoming a confident "boundary badass."

This episode kicks off a new series all about the critical role of boundaries in self-care and self-love, especially for those of us who have faced challenges like low self-worth, trauma, or abusive relationships.

Understanding People-Pleasing: The Root Causes

I open up about my own past, recounting a 20-year experience in a verbally abusive relationship that conditioned me to prioritize the needs of others over my own. This experience, I explain, is not uncommon; many people find themselves caught in the cycle of people-pleasing due to various factors:

Fear of Rejection and Abandonment
Childhood Experiences: Many people-pleasers have a history of childhood experiences where they felt...

Hey there, self-care enthusiasts!

In the latest episode of my "Soul Aligned Self-Care Podcast," I dive into a topic that hits home for so many of us: the struggle to just "be" instead of constantly chasing productivity. 

Listen here: https://www.tinastinson.com/podcasts/soul-aligned-self-care/episodes/2148841709

I share my personal journey and some golden nuggets of wisdom on the importance of self-care and making space for ourselves in our hectic lives. So, grab your favorite cozy drink, and let's break down the key themes and tips from this episode!

The Pressure to Be Productive

Understanding the Root of Productivity Pressure

I kick off the episode by talking about that nagging pressure we all feel to be endlessly productive. You know, the one that makes us feel guilty for taking a breather. I get real about my own story, including a stroke at 39 due to stress and burnout, to show just how crucial self-care is.

Societal Conditioning: From the get-go, we're taught to...

Creating and Following Through with a Positive Future Outlook: It Gets to Be Easy

In today's climate it can feel quite overwhelming to maintain a positive outlook. I know I can struggle with this sometimes and then I always remind myself to take things one day at a time. That's all we really have. Then, make the best of that day.

We all dream of a bright and fulfilling future, but sometimes the road to achieving our dreams can feel overwhelming. The good news? It doesn’t have to be. 

I’m here to remind you that creating and maintaining a positive future outlook can be simple and joyful. 

Because I love making lists and having action steps laid out for me, this is often what I love to create for you. 

Let’s explore some easy steps to help you envision and follow through on a future that excites you.

Start with a Clear Vision

1. Dream Big: Allow yourself to dream without limitations. What does your ideal future look like? What kind of life do you want...

5 Actions You Can Take To Get Unstuck

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Every one of us has those points of transition in our lives. Sometimes We move through them with no problem, it’s not usually enjoyable but we keep moving forward so it’s over at some point. Then we have those times where we know we are in a transition period but we’re just not moving forward, we're stuck and it’s so frustrating. 

I’ve definitely been here, more than once, and I have a few things I do to push myself up and out and start to move forward. 

So, why do we get stuck? Well, this can be different for everyone but a lot of times it's because we are in a state of fight, flight, or freeze. Hence the freeze part. Also, it might just be the fear of the unknown and your own body & brain not letting you leave your comfort zone. 

hen we are in freeze because we experienced something very stressful or traumatic, your brain goes into protection mode. It’s your...

Transform Your Day: Create a Relaxed and Intentional Morning Routine to Reduce Stress and Boost Happiness

Starting your morning out on the right foot can really have a profound effect on your entire day and sometimes your whole week. 

Just think about how you feel when something negative happens first thing in the morning. We can all get better at managing how we respond to these things, but we are not perfect. I know I’m not! 

So why not be really intentional about how you start your day so that you have a great experience, every day!

This is what this week’s self care practice is all about, creating a relaxed intentional morning routine to start your day off in a way that serves you all day long.

One of the things to remember when you’re creating this morning practice is to do what feels good to you, what feels relaxed to you. I’ll be making some suggestions, but it should feel good to you and anything that doesn’t feel aligned, just leave...

Creating Alignment Within Your Energy Space

I wasn’t going to write about this today because this was also the topic of the Self Care Practice of the week. Truth is, I never really know what I’m going to write about every Monday, it usually just pops up for me at some point. 

 This week, I feel like this topic is so important because of all the over stimulation things we are exposed to on a daily basis. 

We need to always check in with ourselves and see how we feel in that moment and then decide what we would like to experience as far as the energy we need to experience and then curate that in that moment.

As an example, If I’m feeling super stressed and even anxious, it might not be the perfect moment to watch a thriller movie or listen to gangster rap. 

We don’t have control over all the things we are exposed to in our lives that affect our energy, but we do have control of some of them and that's what I would like to talk about...