#83: Self-Care in Real Time : Fitting Self-Care into Your Busy Life with Allie MacDonald

Summary

In this episode of Feminine Alchemy, Julie Dean Richards and Allie MacDonald explore the transformative journey from burnout to self-care, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body and implementing simple routines. They discuss the concept of self-leadership through self-care, the significance of emotional well-being in leadership roles, and the necessity of effective communication. Allie shares her practical self-care menu, which helps individuals integrate self-care into their daily lives, and highlights the importance of flexibility and authenticity in both self-care practices and leadership.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Self-Care and Burnout

02:32 Allie's Journey Through Burnout

04:46 The Power of Basic Self-Care

07:07 Listening to Your Body

11:12 Implementing Flexible Routines

19:23 Creating a Self-Care Menu

23:25 The Importance of Journaling and Self-Care

24:04 Self-Leadership Through Self-Care

24:56 The Challenges of Leadership

26:56 Pouring from an Empty Cup

27:55 The Hero Culture in Leadership

28:57 Empathy in Leadership

31:10 Techniques for Emotional Management

34:44 Communication as a Leadership Skill

38:48 Flexibility in Self-Care and Leadership

39:56 Authenticity in Social Media Presence

IG: https://www.instagram.com/_allimacdonald/. Self-Care Menu: https://alli-macdonald-shop.fourthwall.com/products/self-care-menu