Self-care is couple care

<p>How are you towards your partner when you are running low on energy, feeling depleted? Hardly 'your best self'. Looking after yourself helps look after your relationship too, by reducing reactivity and bringing more calm and connection. </p> <p>This brief solo episode of Pause Purpose Play is based on chapter 23 of my new book, The Lasting Connection, about developing love and compassion for yourself and your partner. </p> <p>In this second to last episode based on the book, I cover self-care and self-compassion as a way to top yourself up, so you can also be there for your partner.</p> <p>Subscribe now to not miss the following solo episodes, focusing on perfectionism, the inner critic, ambition, achievement, overwhelm, stress, productivity, self-compassion and much more.</p> <p><a href='http://www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/thelastingconnection'>Order my book, The Lasting Connection, here</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/thecompassionatecouple'>To spend 90 days to develop love and compassion for yourself, join the online course, The Compassionate Couple, here</a></p> <p>Find me at <a href='https://thethomasconnection.co.uk/'>www.thethomasconnection.co.uk</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_thomas_connection/'>@the_thomas_connection</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thethomasconnection/'>www.facebook.com/thethomasconnection</a></p> <p>Pause Purpose Play Facebook group: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/pausepurposeplay'>www.facebook.com/groups/pausepurposeplay</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>This episode was edited by <a href='http://www.emilycrosbymedia.com/'>Emily Crosby Media</a></p>