Embrace the Threat (6/7): Learn to Say "No" So You Can Say "Yes" to YourSelf. #SelfCareSaturday.

Threats may be unavoidable, but our approach to self-care determines how they affect us physically, mentally, and spiritually. 

This Self-Care Saturday, Dr. Derek Suite explores how nature, mindful boundaries, and ancient wisdom can heal burnout and renew our strength in life's challenges.

KEY SUITE SPOTS 
• Chronic stress affects the whole person, raising cortisol levels, creating anxiety loops, and depleting our sense of purpose
• Nature provides powerful healing - even brief outdoor time reduces inflammation and lowers stress hormones
• Following natural rhythms helps restore balance - aligning with light-dark patterns improves sleep quality
• Ancient wisdom across traditions emphasizes self-care as sacred, not selfish
• Setting boundaries preserves energy - saying no to what depletes you creates space for healing
• Practical self-care includes spending 20 minutes outside daily, setting one boundary weekly, and meditating on "enough."
• Like forests after winter, resilience and new growth come from proper rest

Take time today to audit your energy, protect your roots by setting boundaries, and remember that blooms come from rest. 

You're not alone in facing threats; sometimes the best response is caring for yourself, mind, body, and spirit.

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