Safeguarding Your Emotional Assets: A Guide to Self-Care
Episode Overview
Identify your emotional and mental resources to understand their true value. Set firm boundaries to protect and replenish your emotional capital. Assess your personal economy regularly to avoid depletion. Prioritise your emotional energy for sustainable support of yourself and others. Develop strategies that ensure a positive return on your personal investments.
"Your most precious resources are your emotional and mental capacities—understand them, protect them."
How do different strategies aid in addiction recovery? Maya Akai, a seasoned mental health professional, takes listeners on an insightful journey through the concept of safeguarding one's personal assets. Dubbed the 'Economy of Self,' this episode unpacks how our emotional and mental resources are often overlooked until we're completely drained. Maya shares her unique philosophy, urging us to recognise these resources and make life choices that cater to our own needs while supporting others.
With over 20 years of experience, Maya combines her expertise with a warm, relatable style that makes complex topics accessible and engaging. You'll learn how to assess your personal economy, set firm boundaries, and ensure that your emotional and mental capital is replenished. This episode isn't just about understanding resources—it's about learning to thrive and support others sustainably. So grab a cup of tea, a notepad, and get ready to reflect on how you're investing in yourself.
Are you managing your personal economy wisely?