Permission to Rest - Lisa Hirsch & Ann #7
Trigger warning: This session includes conversations pertaining to weight, weight loss and body size that may be triggering. If you are sensitive to this content, we ask that you please check in with yourself before listening and make the best decision for you.
Ann is exhausted and concerned about when she’ll be able to rest and make time for self-care. Her therapist Lisa Hirsch addresses why it’s important not to sacrifice her health during busy work seasons.
The two also discuss topics from previous sessions, such as Ann’s romantic interest, the effects of psilocybin on her anxiety, being valued at work and investing in a property with a friend.
Key Takeaway
Listening to your body’s cues is essential for preventing burnout.
Exercise & Reflection
When you’re living through a busy time filled with work and managing relationships, it’s understandably hard to attend to basic needs like eating and getting enough sleep. Lisa helps Ann think through the importance of checking in with her health. Making a solid plan to rest is necessary during busy times, otherwise you’re unlikely to pause until your body forces you to slow down. How might you add in small moments of rest and self-care each day?