I went to an event on Friday in New York City with my college roommate and business partner. One of the speakers was a psychotherapist, Nancy Colier, and she talked about her new book, The Emotionally Exhausted Woman. She was amazing! And if you’re a man, don’t check out yet, this applies to you, too.

I haven’t finished the book yet, but I had to share some of the insights Colier shares that are so obvious now that she’s pointed them out. Most of us live a life wanting to fit in and not make too many waves so that we are likable by all—well, at least likable by most. In doing so, we choose to be selfless and pleasing and therefore forego what we really need or put our own needs last, especially if you’re a parent. We don’t want to be called, “difficult,” “high maintenance,” “a control freak,” “selfish,” “needy,” or “Impossible to please.” Right?

Today is simply an awareness day. Colier opens the book with a question she often asks her clients, “Who is taking care of you?” I’m asking both of us that question today. Self-care is a real thing and Step #1 is to realize that the person who should be caring for you is YOU. If you’re feeling exhausted, maybe it’s because you’re putting everyone else’s needs first, without any concern for your own. Today is an awareness day—and maybe it’s also an Amazon day—order the book. It’ll be the best $15 you’ve spent in a long time!

Let’s GO! WE GOT THIS!
Beth