Self-Care: A New Discussion about an Age-old Problem

Life can sometimes feel like swimming through an ocean of emotions, distractions, and chaos, and without the proper tools to help ourselves deal with this unpredictability, it can feel like we are drowning. Sharon Zapata joins us for this episode to talk about her new book, Middle Finger Happiness, and unpack her philosophy towards self-repair, a vital part of any healthy life.

We get to hear from Sharon about why she chooses to frame the attention we give ourselves and our needs in this way, the central and ongoing part that our childhoods play in our lives, and what it means to take time for oneself in 2020!

Our conversation covers making better, intuitive decisions and holding the right kind of conversations, with Sharon underlining why taking good care of yourself should always be a priority. Sharon also gets into her own repair time, how she likes to recharge, and what happens when we neglect these important aspects of our lives that allow us to renew our energy.

Tuning in, listeners can expect to gain some fresh perspective on dealing with those unconscious pains and traumas that crop for all of us, and Sharon generously explains how she has managed to confront her own issues in this respect. Make sure to check out Sharon’s amazing book, as it is packed with actionable and inspiring ways to live your life going forward, and tune in to hear what she has to say today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A little bit about Sharon’s animals, family, and dynamics at home!
• Sharon’s thoughts self-care, creativity, and connecting with childhood aspirations.
• Our early, determining years and the development of attachment styles and personality.
• The current moment in global history and the impetus it puts on our need to exercise self-care.
• Our capacity to help others around us, supporting causes, and making good decisions.
• Acknowledging our gut feelings and listening to our intuition!
• The different fears of men and women and what this indicates about society.
• Sharon’s thoughts on self-help books and why she prefers the term ‘self-repair’.
• The three ‘D’s — distractions, depression, and decisions.
• Healthier decisions for taking care of ourselves and those around us who are willing.
• The importance of conversations — fostering communication and listening skills.
• The me-time that Sharon keeps space for in her life.
• Generational trauma and breaking the cycle of pain and abuse.
• Risks of neglecting self-repair and Sharon’s alarms for when she needs to get out.
• Durability, ordinality, and irregularity; Sharon’s conception of the individual.

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