Is self-care selfish when you have a family, a job, and a never-ending to-do list? Vivianne takes on four common beliefs that can keep busy humans from caring for themselves, including the idea that meditation takes too long and a better planner will solve their stress. Having once shared many of those objections herself, she brings warmth, humor, and personal experience to a conversation about making room for your own well-being.

Vivianne shares her distinction between “me time” and true self-care, explores why slowing down can support focus, and looks beyond schedules to the energy and presence you bring to your day. A familiar airplane safety instruction offers a memorable perspective on caring for yourself while caring for others. And if guilt still gets in the way, she has something for you: nurse’s orders, a downloadable permission slip with unlimited refills. You deserve this, and you don’t have to wait until everything else is done.

The Stress-Busting Good Stuff:

• Vivianne challenges the belief that meditative self-care requires lengthy sessions or uncomfortable positions.
• A closer look at “me time” introduces a different way to think about everyday well-being.
• The productivity paradox raises a surprising question about slowing down when there’s so much to do.
• Familiar time management tools come under scrutiny as Vivianne considers what schedules can miss.
• An airplane safety lesson and a playful permission slip offer encouragement for anyone feeling guilty about self-care.

Get your Nurse’s Order to Practice Self Care here: https://wildlybusyhumans.com/nurses-orders

Get your copy of The Wildly Busy Humans Self-Care Shortlist - A self-care advocate's 20+ year curated list of powerful self-care methods at https://wildlybusyhumans.com/shortlist

About the Host:

After nearly 50 years as a critical care R.N. and first responder — and her own battle with breast cancer — Vivianne Winters Israel knows crisis from every angle. Now she teaches wildly busy caregivers, parents, and teachers a neuroscience-backed, two-minute stress-release practice that fits into any schedule, no matter how chaotic. She's also the award-winning author of Tender Moments: Diary of a First-time Mother, winner of the Author of Impact Award, and currently writing the Abby Hart children's novel series, helping young readers navigate today's social and emotional challenges. Her podcast, Stress Busters for Wildly Busy Humans,— proof that real relief doesn't require an hour to spare.

Connect with Vivianne:

Website: https://wildlybusyhumans.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildlybusyhumans

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildlyBusyHumans

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