Why Is Self-Care So Hard? How to Identify & Overcome Your Self-Care Barriers
Description
Welcome to Episode Three of the A New You Self-Care Series — today we’re exploring the real reasons self-care feels hard, inconsistent, or impossible to maintain.
This episode answers some of the most-searched questions about self-care struggles, such as:
“Why can’t I stick to a self-care routine?”
“Why do I feel guilty taking time for myself?”
“What are the barriers to self-care?”
“How do I overcome mental blocks around rest and self-care?”
“How do I create a consistent self-care habit?”
We look at both internal barriers (mindset, guilt, self-worth, stress, emotional overwhelm) and external barriers (time, family, work, fatigue, environment) — and how you can overcome them with compassion and small, meaningful steps.
✨ The top internal blocks that prevent regular self-care
✨ How guilt and burnout sabotage your self-care habits
✨ External challenges and how to work with them (not fight them)
✨ The psychology behind why self-care feels “selfish” — and how to release that belief
✨ How to create self-care rituals that adapt when life gets busy
✨ Journal prompts to help you uncover what’s holding you back
This is a supportive, empowering conversation for anyone who feels like they “should be doing more self-care” but can’t seem to stay consistent.
You’ll be guided through a simple writing exercise to help you uncover:
What blocks your self-care
How these blocks show up in your daily life
What small steps you can take to honor yourself again
Inside This Episode You’ll Learn: Journaling Practice Included
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