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Prioritize Yourself: A Sustainable Approach to Avoiding Overwhelm

In this episode, Michelle VandeHey, a Certified Holistic Life Coach, addresses the common struggle of feeling pressured to put oneself first amidst overwhelming responsibilities. Michelle introduces a significant mindset shift from 'putting yourself first' to 'stop putting yourself last' and provides practical steps to achieve sustainable self-care. Michelle also delves into why understanding this priority shift is essential for mission-driven leaders and caretakers. With the help of affirmations and exploring who you want to become, Michelle aims to help listeners rid themselves of guilt and find empowerment. Stay tuned for a crucial question to ask yourself before saying yes to new commitments.

00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Guilt and Overwhelm
00:44 Rediscovering Yourself: Prioritizing Your Needs
01:16 The Challenge of Putting Yourself First
03:44 Mindset Shift: Stop Putting Yourself Last
04:46 Practical Steps: Sustainable Self-Care
07:18 Affirmations: Reinforcing the Mindset Shift
08:39 The Key Question: Is This for Me or Them?
10:31 Conclusion: Embrace Your Worth

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