Self Care - Little by Little, Peace by Peace

Shirley Bhutto, Mindfulness Coach
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Mental Health
  • Biweekly

This is your small dose podcast for self-care, personal growth, mindset shifts, and creating lasting change thru small, consistent steps. This 20 minute or less show delivers practical strategies to help you reduce stress, improve your mindset, and build a more peaceful, purpose-driven life. Whether you're seeking improved mental health, clarity, emotional balance, or motivation to move forward, each episode offers real tools, empowering insights, and inspiring conversations to support your journey. Shirley is a certified life and mindset coach who uses her own life experiences to give you easy, small tips to help you move forward with small changes that can lead to powerful life-changing results. This self-care podcast is for busy parents trying to find balance, high-powered professionals trying to do it all, students managing work and school, retirees trying to find themselves again, or anyone else looking to prioritize their mental health and become more mindful as they build the peaceful life they deserve.   This show is for you if you’re asking yourself: * How do I ensure my mental health becomes and remains a priority? *How do I learn to let go and reduce stress? * How do create more peace in a hectic life? * How do put myself first and still care for others? * What are simple self-care habits that actually work? * How do I learn to love and trust myself? * How can I build a strong mindset to deal with anything? * And how do I stay consistent and true to building the life I deserve?

  1. 3d ago

    93| Choosing Peace Without Losing Yourself in Your Relationships

    Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Have you ever been hurt by someone you love, maybe unintentionally but it’s in the middle of a moment you really wanted to enjoy, and you wondered whether to speak up right now or let it go? What’s the difference between choosing peace and abandoning yourself to keep it? We’ll help you figure it out so you can protect both your own heart and your relationships.  Highlights from this episode: The difference between letting something go for now and swallowing it How setting a hurt aside until you have the time, energy, and calm to look at it clearly keeps you in charge of your own peace Four gentle questions to help you decide which choice to makeWhy healthy partnerships are a give and take, not always 50/50 and that’s okaySupport the show Tag a friend who needs this and remember to follow and share! 💛 Follow me to get positive posts Mon-Fri….no politics, no sales, just positivity!  https://instagram.com/peacebypeace24 https://tiktok.com/peacebypeace24 Little by Little, Peace by Peace

  2. Oct 31

    92| Feeling Lost in Life? 5 Easy Steps To Go From Lost to Traveling

    Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Have you ever looked at your life and thought, how did I end up here, and where am I even going? Maybe you’re feeling a little lost in life but what might change if you started seeing yourself not as lost, but as someone who’s traveling? Let’s chat about 5 easy changes to go from feeling scared and lost to interested and traveling.  In this episode we explore that if you’ve been feeling stuck, uncertain, or unsure of your next step, we’ll look at how changing the story you tell about your circumstances can ease stress, bring more calm, and help you move forward with confidence. Why feeling lost is so common How reframing “lost” as “traveling” turns your situation from a problem to be fixed into a journey you’re allowed to move through at your own pace How noticing where you are right now, without judgment, helps calm your mind and supports your mental health Your one small action to think about “Where am I traveling from, and where am I curious to go?” 5 easy steps to help you travel in a healthy way by making sure you pack for what you need like rest, kindness, and small joys. And let go of the baggage that’s weighing you down.Support the show Tag a friend who needs this and remember to follow and share! 💛 Follow me to get positive posts Mon-Fri….no politics, no sales, just positivity!  https://instagram.com/peacebypeace24 https://tiktok.com/peacebypeace24 Little by Little, Peace by Peace

  3. Oct 24

    91| 4 Easy Steps to Move from Momentary to Lifelong Happiness

    Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Have you ever caught yourself saying “I’ll be happy when...” and wondered why that day never came? What if the happiness you’ve been chasing out there is actually in here already inside you waiting to be uncovered? Listen in as we talk about momentary happiness to life long happiness that never runs out.  In this episode, we explore why happiness isn’t a destination, and how small, gentle changes can help you uncover the peace that’s already within you. Why “I’ll be happy when...” keeps us stuck, and how we’ve been conditioned to treat happiness like a prize The “a little bit happier” mindset and how even 5 percent of your waking day adds up to about 48 minutes happierWhat the research says about meaning, presence, and wellbeing Why happiness can feel buried under old hurts, insecurities, and grief, and how to uncover it in 4 easy stepsSupport the show Tag a friend who needs this and remember to follow and share! 💛 Follow me to get positive posts Mon-Fri….no politics, no sales, just positivity!  https://instagram.com/peacebypeace24 https://tiktok.com/peacebypeace24 Little by Little, Peace by Peace

  4. Oct 17

    90| Move From Survival Skills to Coping Skills in 6 Easy Steps

    Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Have you ever reacted to something out of pure survival mode and then wondered why you couldn't just handle it the way everyone else seems to? Maybe survival skills aren’t a flaw but what once kept you safe and now just needs an upgrade? Today we’re talking about survival skills vs coping skills and 6 easy steps to help you move from just getting through your days to actually living them.  In this episode we explore the difference between coping skills and survival skills, how each one protects you, and how to gently move from simply getting through the day to living it with more calm and choice. Listen in to learn: Why having survival skills means you survived, and how to thank yourself for the ways you got here What survival skills and coping skills have in common, and the four big differencesHow both skills are learned through repetition and relief, and why looking back with admiration instead of judgment changes everything Six gentle steps for shifting from survival to copingSupport the show Tag a friend who needs this and remember to follow and share! 💛 Follow me to get positive posts Mon-Fri….no politics, no sales, just positivity!  https://instagram.com/peacebypeace24 https://tiktok.com/peacebypeace24 Little by Little, Peace by Peace

  5. Oct 10

    89| Letting Go of Ego: A Peaceful Approach to Rebuilding Relationships You Miss

    Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything!  Is there someone you used to talk to all the time who has just quietly drifted away? Why does reaching out first feel like you’re being weak, when really it might be the strongest thing you could do? And what if one small action could be the thing that brings back a relationship you thought was already gone? In this episode, we’ll discuss: Why good friendships and family relationships often fade not from one big blowup, but from a slow accumulation of missed moments to reconnect A look at the "why does it always have to be me" mindset, and how keeping score isn’t helpingResearch of how people consistently underestimate how appreciated that first reach out or a simple text isEgo and protecting our pride more than protecting our relationshipsAnd, a simple, low pressure practice for reconnecting this weekSupport the show Tag a friend who needs this and remember to follow and share! 💛 Follow me to get positive posts Mon-Fri….no politics, no sales, just positivity!  https://instagram.com/peacebypeace24 https://tiktok.com/peacebypeace24 Little by Little, Peace by Peace

  6. Oct 3

    88| The Healing Gift of Letting Others In to Help

    Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Why does helping a friend feel like such a gift, but asking for that same gift feels like a burden? Do you feel like you need to get better, work harder to be worthy of help and healing, but what if healing isn't about becoming someone easier to love, but about letting yourself be loved exactly as you are right now, mess and all?  We explore why asking for help feels so much harder than offering it, from small requests like grabbing the mail to big ones like admitting you're struggling with depression. In this episode you'll learn: Studies revealing that people consistently underestimate how willing others are to help, and how good it feels for the helper when they say yes A closer look at why we deny others the privilege of helping us, including the fear of being "too much" or that help has to be repaid A reframe on healing: it's not about becoming your best self to be worthy of love, it's about letting your current self be loved while you heal As always, small doable actions to make positive changesSupport the show Tag a friend who needs this and remember to follow and share! 💛 Follow me to get positive posts Mon-Fri….no politics, no sales, just positivity!  https://instagram.com/peacebypeace24 https://tiktok.com/peacebypeace24 Little by Little, Peace by Peace

  7. Sep 26

    87| The Self Care Tool That’s Free Every Day: Sunlight For Your Health

    Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! What if one of the most powerful tools for your mental and physical health was completely free and sitting right outside your door? Have you ever noticed how a sunny day just feels different in your body, or why gray winter months seem to drag you down? We’ll talk about how a few minutes of sunshine can boost your energy, give you better sleep, and more. Sunlight is one of the oldest, simplest forms of self care there is, yet most of us barely give it a second thought. In this episode we explore how our bodies evolved around the rhythm of the sun, and why that ancient connection still shapes our mental health, mood, and energy today. We cover the science behind sunlight and serotonin, a heart health study on sunlight and blood pressure, the role of vitamin D in bone strength and immunity, and what to do when the weather or your schedule keeps you indoors. You'll also get one small, doable habit you can start using tomorrow morning to bring a little more light, mindfulness, and stress relief into your daily self care routine. In this episode you'll learn: How our ancestors' entire daily rhythm was set by the sun, and why our bodies still respond to light the same way todayWhy sunlight raises serotonin levels and how that same pathway converts to melatonin later in the day to help you sleepNew research connecting sun exposure to lower blood pressure and better blood flow through the release of nitric oxideHow vitamin D from sunlight supports strong bones, a healthy immune system, and even your moodWhat to do for natural light when it's cloudy outside or you can't get outdoorsOne easy way to stack a sunlight habit onto something you're already doing each morningSupport the show Tag a friend who needs this and remember to follow and share! 💛 Follow me to get positive posts Mon-Fri….no politics, no sales, just positivity!  https://instagram.com/peacebypeace24 https://tiktok.com/peacebypeace24 Little by Little, Peace by Peace

  8. Sep 19

    86| Finding Your Purpose: A Mindfulness Practice for Everyday Meaning and Self Care

    Message me and share your thoughts, on this, on life, on anything! Do you feel successful on paper but still feel something’s missing or you’re just feeling unfulfilled? What if the missing piece isn't a bigger job, but purpose and what is purpose, does everyone have purpose? Listen in as we talk about that and the idea that you may already be living your purpose and don’t even realize it. Do you feel successful on paper but still sense something is missing? In this episode, we untangle the difference between your career and your purpose, drawing on Jay Shetty's concept of dharma: passion combined with skill and put in service of others. We look at research from Patrick Hill and Nicholas Turiano showing that a strong sense of purpose is linked to a longer life and lower day-to-day stress reactivity, regardless of age or other wellbeing factors. Then we get practical: small, sustainable ways to turn what you already love into something that quietly serves someone else, plus one simple nightly question that can help you start noticing your own purpose. In this episode: Why "what do you do" and "what is your purpose" are two completely different questions Jay Shetty's dharma framework: passion + skill + service to others The research linking purpose to longevity and lower daily stress Real, ordinary examples of purpose that don't require a career change or a platform A simple nightly reflection question to help you notice your purpose in everyday moments Why purpose can (and should) evolve as your life changesSupport the show Tag a friend who needs this and remember to follow and share! 💛 Follow me to get positive posts Mon-Fri….no politics, no sales, just positivity!  https://instagram.com/peacebypeace24 https://tiktok.com/peacebypeace24 Little by Little, Peace by Peace

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This is your small dose podcast for self-care, personal growth, mindset shifts, and creating lasting change thru small, consistent steps. This 20 minute or less show delivers practical strategies to help you reduce stress, improve your mindset, and build a more peaceful, purpose-driven life. Whether you're seeking improved mental health, clarity, emotional balance, or motivation to move forward, each episode offers real tools, empowering insights, and inspiring conversations to support your journey. Shirley is a certified life and mindset coach who uses her own life experiences to give you easy, small tips to help you move forward with small changes that can lead to powerful life-changing results. This self-care podcast is for busy parents trying to find balance, high-powered professionals trying to do it all, students managing work and school, retirees trying to find themselves again, or anyone else looking to prioritize their mental health and become more mindful as they build the peaceful life they deserve.   This show is for you if you’re asking yourself: * How do I ensure my mental health becomes and remains a priority? *How do I learn to let go and reduce stress? * How do create more peace in a hectic life? * How do put myself first and still care for others? * What are simple self-care habits that actually work? * How do I learn to love and trust myself? * How can I build a strong mindset to deal with anything? * And how do I stay consistent and true to building the life I deserve?

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