Free Self Care

We’ve all been there, you have a ton of work to do or you have a big presentation coming up and you just can’t get your mind to focus, it’s the worst right! If you find your mind wandering and you can’t seem to get yourself to focus on your task at hand, this episode will give you tips on how to help improve your focus and attention quickly! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

It’s always great to see the elite performers of the world reach their goals. Whether it’s an athlete finally winning the championship or an entrepreneur building their dreams – it’s fascinating to see the end result of hard work. If we look closely at these successful people, we can find the bread crumbs that they left behind and replicate their success. After studying elite performers across various disciplines, this episode will give you the 5 traits that all seem to have in common. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about "cheat day", consuming more calories than you do on the other six days of the week. It’s when you can indulge in a food or foods that maybe aren’t 100% healthy – and that’s totally fine and good! Find the show notes here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

Sometimes life is hard. Whether it’s dealing with family issues, a tough work situation, or any other of life’s little challenges – we all face difficulties. Just because you are going through a difficult moment in your life, that doesn’t mean you still can’t maintain your positive outlook – it just means you need to try a little harder and have it top of mind. In this episode Eric talks about 6 ways to stay positive when life gets tough. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

Want to lose some weight overnight? You definitely can! The catch is that it won’t be fat, but it will be extra water weight that you are holding onto. Water weight can account for several unwanted pounds around your midsection as well as around your entire body. The trick to decreasing this extra water weight is to cut back on your sodium (aka salt) intake. Salt attracts water and so the more salt you have in your body, the more water you are going to hold onto. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

Just about everyone has experienced a night or two of restless sleep, and so you know how awful it can be to be so tired yet unable to shut down and fall asleep – literally the worst!  Insomnia is extremely common and is usually a symptom of stress, anxiety, worry, jet lag, or all of the above. Lifestyle factors are the best for treating insomnia, which include exercising daily and managing stress, but when lifestyle factors are not helping, sometimes an over the counter supplement can be very helpful. As with any new medication or supplement, always consult with your primary care provider first before trying anything new, and definitely no new supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

In this episode Eric gives you his 5 steps to creating big ideas. Looking at the great creators in history like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Thomas Edison – just to name a few, they all not only came up with big ideas, but truly executed them at scale. What sets them apart from others was their ability to combine their skills and passions to create big things in this world. You too have both skills and passions, so follow listen and learn the 5 steps to start creating your own big ideas today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about the how to be more mindful of what you're eating and why that's important. Everyone knows that what you eat has a major impact on your weight and fitness goals, but did you know that HOW you eat also plays a big part? Mindful eating is incredibly important when it comes to being satisfied with your meal. Find the show notes here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about common lifestyle factors that may be causing you to feel tired throughout the day. Everyone can feel fatigued from time to time, but there may be certain patterns of fatigue caused by factors that you may not even be aware of. Find the show notes here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about why sleep is so important. Many individuals view sleep as a luxury and not a necessity, which could not be farther from the truth! Make sleep just as important as exercising and eating right, because it is just as important if not more important for your health. Find the show notes here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

In this episode Eric talks about the ways to enable your creative mind. Do you ever look at the world’s creative minds and think to yourself – “I wish I was like that!”? While innate talent is important, fostering an environment to allow for creativity to flow through you is almost equally important.  **Get the show notes here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about the greatest health myths that she still gets questions about in practice. There are so many health myths out there these days, it can be hard to keep track of what is true and what has been found to be false.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

In this episode Sarah-Kate discusses the different things that can cause stress without you even realizing it. Too much stress flowing your body can be damaging for both your mental health, as well as your body itself. Chronic stress can lead too many negative consequences, including: Muscle breakdown, fat gain, hormonal abnormalities, anxiety and depression. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

In this episode Sarah-Kate gives you her top tips on how to start becoming a morning a person and get a head start on the day. We love the morning because you can get so much more done in a shorter amount of time – mostly due to the fact that everyone else is still sleeping! Getting up early on a daily basis is easier said than done, and it definitely takes some skill and planning to become a morning person. Learn how to bring out your inner morning person in this episode.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support

In this episode Sarah-Kate gives you her favorite foods to help boost your brain. Your brain is inarguably the most important part of your body, and keeping your brain healthy should be a top priority. There are certain foods that can help to boost parts of your brain involved with attention, focus, and memory and so understanding which foods do this is vital! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeselfcare/support