In this episode of the Making the Time Podcast, Pam Van Nest explores the vital connection between self-care and life fulfillment with Lois Tuffin, a journalist, community builder, and passionate advocate for compassionate self-care. The conversation offers practical insights on balancing personal satisfaction with social contribution, the importance of vulnerability, and nurturing a mindset of boldness and creativity.

keywords

self-care, life work, boldness, volunteering, community, vulnerability, creativity, well-being, personal growth

key topics

Defining self-care and life work

The importance of boldness and actualization

Balancing work, volunteering, and self-care

The significance of vulnerability and asking for help

The impact of creativity on well-being

key frameworks

Self-care as a holistic approach

The importance of internal dialogue and saboteurs

The ripple effect of community engagement

Titles

The Power of Boldness in Self-Care and Community Impact

How to Balance Life Work and Self-Care After 40

sound bites

"Speak up and stay true to your moral compass"

"Be bold and stand up for what matters"

"Solve problems rather than ruminate in stress"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Compassionate Self-Care

01:42 Defining Life Work and Self-Care

06:26 The Importance of Relationships in Life Work

08:27 Asking for Help and Vulnerability

11:03 Overcoming Internal Obstacles to Self-Care

14:46 Boldness and Actualizing Heart's Desires

18:27 Embracing Change and Creativity

22:28 Creating Ripples of Change in Community

24:44 The Role of Creativity in Self-Care

26:43 Storytelling and Authentic Connections

resources

Lois Tuffin on Substack - https://loistuffin.substack.com/

Volunteer Peterborough - https://volunteerpeterborough.ca/

Canadian Quilter Magazine -https://canadianquilter.com/

guest links

Substack - https://loistuffin.substack.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/loistuffin/

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