139. In My Selfish Era: How to Put Yourself First [& A Life Update]
In this episode of Too Smart For This, Alexis takes the listeners on a candid journey through the challenging months that prompted her to prioritize self-care and make some necessary, selfish decisions. Don't miss this inspiring episode as she discusses the power of choosing oneself and the personal growth that can arise from even the toughest of times.Show Notes1:00 Embracing adversity and finding the courage to choose yourself1:47 Setting boundaries and prioritizing yourself/your needs2:17 Reflecting on the past few months3:33 You are capable of change5:05 Spending time with yourself to visualize your future5:47 Being unapologetic in your personal decisions to create success on your own terms7:33 Nothing is permanent. Not even your problems.8:03 Importance of putting yourself first in your relationships11:16 Using data in the decision-making process over emotions13:31 Stop arguing for your limitations14:19 No one can hurt you unless you allow it15:53 Knowing that you are capable of learning and accomplishing new things19:16 Sometimes, letting go means loving yourself more than you love themNEW Too Classic Terry Cloth RobeToo Collective WebsiteToo Collective Affirmation TextsFollow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=enFollow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enSubscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toocollective.substack.com/subscribe