#9: The Balanced Life: Pet Care + Self Care

Pets Teach Love with Dr. Whitney Keller

Imagine that “balance” is something fun and fulfilling that you can share with those you love most.

Understatement of the year alert: life is busy. If juggling your own needs with work, pets, kids, family, or friends feels chaotic or impossible, this episode is for you! You can find that magic balance between taking care of your pet and still practicing sustainable self-care. By throwing out rigid definitions and exploring the margin for error in juggling, balance may be closer than you think.

And let’s be real: self-care isn’t selfish! It is essential to the sustainability of your relationships- especially with pets. Listen in to become aware of unsustainable actions (hello tres leches cake!) that may pretend to be self-care and how to tell the difference.

Set up a routine that works for both you and your furry friend with tips from this episode. Never stop looking for the “ands” to magically create more time in your routine. Jump in and start enjoying the balance today!

Episode Highlights:

• 1:04 Defining Balance
• 2:58 Self-Care vs. Self-Indulgence
• 4:28 Schedule it!
• 4:53 The ANDS
• 6:38 Delegate, don’t break

Building a life where both you and your pet thrive starts here.

Additional Resources:

• How to Juggle Priorities: Decide Which Balls are Glass and Which are Plastic
• Pets Teach Love podcast Episode 7: The 5 Domains Map: A Path to Self-Care Sustainability

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Music Credit: “Creative Process”, “Enjoy The Ride”, Artist: juqboxmusic, Source: Free Music Archive, License: CC BY-NC