154. Taking Care of Yourself When You’re Sick

When we are forced to slow down due to illness, it can be like opening a floodgate of harsh thoughts towards ourselves that can create feelings of guilt, shame, and inadequacy. Whether it’s feeling like you’re not doing enough, you’re letting people down, or you are unworthy of giving your body the rest it needs, these thoughts aren’t serving you and can actually slow down your recovery.   In this episode, find out where your reluctance to let yourself be ill and take time off comes from, and why taking care of yourself is actually a sign of self-respect, not weakness. Learn why being unwell doesn’t make you less capable or valuable, the importance of taking care of yourself when you aren’t feeling great, and my favourite tips for treating yourself in the way you deserve when you’re ill.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maisiehill.com/154