Growing up we are told it’s selfish to think of our own needs. While it’s true we do need to think of others and care for them, it’s not true that we need to burn ourselves out in the process. We can do both, care for others and ourselves. That is what it means to be a Selfish Giver.

Hobbies are more rewarding than just having something fun to display. Research has shown that having a hobby can improve your mood, lower stress, and even increase longevity. Doing activities you find enjoyable lowers stress hormones and helps regulate the nervous system. Two things that have a powerful impact on your health.

Most of my clients come to me with some version of: “I’ve been so busy taking care of other people, my kids at home, my parents, my patients at work…that I forgot to take care of myself!” It can feel very uncomfortable to start doing things for yourself after years of caring for others, but it can be done.