NPO 044: Self-care, check-in, pandemic times (Molly MacCready, CROSO)

Lessons Learned:
In this episode, Molly shares her experiences over the past 18 months — pandemic life, having a baby, and now leaning into a new work schedule that is nontraditional but supports her needs and those of her family.

Some self-care check-in questions from Molly:

For your physical health:

• when’s the last time you went to see a doctor?

• A dentist?

• Do you need to see a physical therapist?

• How old is your prescription for your contacts/glasses?

• Do you need to see a chiropractor?

• Are you getting enough exercise?

• Do you play on a recreational sports team?

• Do you go for runs or walks regularly?

For your emotional/mental health:

• Do you meet with a therapist regularly?

• Do you have a coach or counselor that provides some support to you?

• Do you belong to any affinity groups that provide space for you to share your experiences, or hear other’s share their experiences? Is there a space for you to get/give some feedback?

• When’s the last time you went on a retreat?

• Or spent a weekend (or in COVID times at least a Zoom call) with your closest college friends? Or growing-up friends? Or neighbors?

• Do you belong to a faith sharing group?

• Or do you have a standing wine and cheese night with friends? Or a group that you regularly grab a beer with?

• When’s the last time you read a good book?

• Are you incorporating meditation into your life?

• Do you make space for silence in your life?

• Do you pray?

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