The Case For Being Selfish with Dr. Marcuetta Sims

<p>Can being selfish be a good thing?</p> <p>Selfishness actually needs to be incorporated into our lifestyles in order to support the work that we are designed and purposed to do.</p> <p>We cannot do the things that we want to do, the things that we need to do, and create the types of changes that we want to create if we’re pouring from an empty, cracked, chipped, broken cup.</p> <p>Dr. Marcuetta Sims joins Erica to make the case for being selfish.</p> <p><strong>In this discussion:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why Dr. Sims is reclaiming the word selfish</li> <li>Why Black women are so prone to overwork and self-neglect</li> <li>Why we need models of self care</li> <li>Why selfishness is integral to thriving</li> <li>How to set boundaries that demonstrate how you want to be treated</li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Dr. Marcuetta Sims:</strong></p> <ul> <li><em><a href="http://www.worthwisdomwellness.com/">Worth, Wisdom, and Wellness Center</a></em></li> <li>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/worthwisdomwellness/?hl=en">@WorthWisdomWellness</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/drmarcuettasims/?hl=en">@DrMarcuettaSims</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Ready to dive deeper?</strong></p> <p>At <a href="https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community">Pause on the Play® the Community</a> we are taking action alongside other imperfect allies and digging into why self-care is essential to making lasting impact.</p> <p>Learn more and join us at <a href= "http://www.pauseontheplay.com/community">www.pauseontheplay.com/community</a></p> <p>Listen to the <a href="https://flauntyourfire.com/show">Flaunt Your Fire® Podcast</a> where India Jackson and her guests explore visibility and the art of owning your power as you align your brand, have conversations that disrupt industry standards and defy stale marketing advice.  If you are ready to amplify your influence and create lasting impact, this is the podcast for you!</p>