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Restorative Practice Secrets 6/7: Transformative Self-Care Practices for Personal Growth · Dr. Derek H. Suite MD - The SuiteSpot

• 0:06
  Speaker 1: Okay, now welcome back.
• 0:08
  Speaker 1: Welcome back to Self-Care Saturday, on the Sweet Spot where science meets the soul.
• 0:14
  Speaker 1: I'm Dr Derek Sweet, and today we're taking a pause from the action to explore the power within.
• 0:22
  Speaker 1: This week we have journeyed through the five R's of restorative practices, but today we turn inward, focusing on how we can restore and practice these principles within ourselves.
• 0:39
  Speaker 1: How's that?
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  Speaker 1: Are you ready?
• 0:42
  Speaker 1: Great.
• 0:45
  Speaker 1: So I invite you to take a deep breath.
• 0:47
  Speaker 1: If you're not driving and you're not doing anything that requires activity, and you can do this take a deep breath with me and close your eyes for just a moment.
• 0:57
  Speaker 1: Remember we're in self-care Saturday today.
• 1:02
  Speaker 1: What does it mean with your eyes closed?
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  Speaker 1: What does it mean to truly restore yourself, to rebuild, replenish, reconnect with your inner strength, the you that's inside of you, that's inside of you?
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  Speaker 1: So I was thinking about the word restore, and restore means to bring back to a former state, to renew, to revitalize.
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  Speaker 1: Restore is about replenishing right, it's replenishing your energy, your spirit, your sense of wholeness.
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  Speaker 1: Restoration is about taking care of yourself mind, body and soul.
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  Speaker 1: So that's what restorative means.
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  Speaker 1: And then what about this word practice?
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  Speaker 1: So practice isn't just about repetition.
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  Speaker 1: It's about conscious effort, continuous improvement and striving for mastery.
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  Speaker 1: It's about integrating these principles into your daily life, making them a habit, a way of being.
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  Speaker 1: So when we put it together restorative practices wow, we get it right Renewing, revitalizing, replenishing, consciously continuously striving for mastery.
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  Speaker 1: So when we restore and practice the five R's that we discussed all week within ourselves, we can build a strong foundation for applying them to our relationships and others.
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  Speaker 1: We become more empathetic, more understanding, more capable of navigating challenges with grace and resilience.
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  Speaker 1: So I want to guide you through the five R's of restorative practice in a different way today.
• 3:10
  Speaker 1: Self-care Saturday.
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  Speaker 1: Rather than use this to resolve a conflict or a situation, how about we turn it on ourselves, doing some self-reflection?
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  Speaker 1: And let's start with the first R.
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  Speaker 1: Remember, the first R was relationship, but today we're not going to focus on relationships with others.
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  Speaker 1: We're going to focus on your relationship with yourself.
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  Speaker 1: Question are you kind, compassionate and supportive of your own needs and aspirations?
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  Speaker 1: Do you respect your own boundaries, your values and your limits?
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  Speaker 1: Are you able to say no?
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  Speaker 1: Do you honor your authentic self, even when it's different from what others might expect?
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  Speaker 1: Or do you acquiesce to others all the time?
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  Speaker 1: The third R is responsibility Question.
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  Speaker 1: Do you take responsibility for your own well-being, both physically and emotionally?
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  Speaker 1: Do you make choices that support your growth and your happiness, your personal happiness and peace of mind?
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  Speaker 1: The fourth R is repair.
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  Speaker 1: How about repair?
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  Speaker 1: Are you willing to forgive yourself for past mistakes and let go of nagging self-criticism?
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  Speaker 1: Do you actively work to heal old wounds that might be haunting you?
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  Speaker 1: Do you actively cultivate self-compassion?
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  Speaker 1: And finally, the fifth R in restorative practices is reintegration.
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  Speaker 1: Do you embrace all parts of yourself, even the ones or the parts that you might not like?
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  Speaker 1: Do you strive to create a sense of wholeness and integration within your own being?
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  Speaker 1: Do you feel cohesive, coalesced together?
• 5:40
  Speaker 1: These are some questions that I'd love you to spend some time with on this Self-Care Saturday.
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  Speaker 1: Maybe you want to spend some time in nature, maybe you want to meditate or practice mindfulness, or maybe just engage in a creative activity, with music or painting, or maybe it's something a little more active and structured, like setting boundaries, or something more challenging, like forgiving yourself for past mistakes or simply taking the time to rest and recharge.
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  Speaker 1: Remember, you cannot pour from an empty cup.
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  Speaker 1: Taking care of yourself is not selfish, it's essential.
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  Speaker 1: When you prioritize your well-being, you become a more powerful force for good in the world and you're better able to engage in restorative practices.
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  Speaker 1: So this Self-Care Saturday, on the sweet spot, I want you to take the time to restore and practice to restore and practice, nurture your inner strength, cultivate your resilience and embrace the power within.
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  Speaker 1: When you do, and you do it authentically, you will be amazed, my friend, at the positive impact it has on your life and your relationships.
• 6:56
  Speaker 1: So I leave you with this what's one practice you'll commit to today to restore your mind, body or spirit, if you feel up to it?
• 7:12
  Speaker 1: Share your self-care ritual using hashtag selfcaresaturday.
• 7:16
  Speaker 1: This is Dr Sweet.
• 7:19
  Speaker 1: You've been listening to the Sweet Spot where science meets soul.
• 7:23
  Speaker 1: Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for Slow Down Sunday.
• 7:32
  Speaker 1: Take care of yourself.