Is your self-care helping you and your IBS or is it actually a form of self-sabotage?  For example, do you do things like stay up late for self-care when you’re actually getting less sleep as a result? On today’s episode of The Gut Show as we discuss what self-care is, the goal of self-care, and how to be motivated to do the actual self-care.    In this episode, we cover: What is self-care [3:06] The goal of self-care [3:33] Self-compassion [5:19] Self-care should flow from self-compassion [10:16] After the non-negotiables [16:37] Are you missing the point [19:31] Self-care is not automatic [20:18] Motivation for self-care [20:52]  Extrinsic and intrinsic motivators [21:24]   Mentioned in this episode: Master Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall   FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up   Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegu...   Track your symptoms & understand your body better  My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal