Episode 43
Community Wellness and Wellbeing: Build a Tribe That Thrives
Listen up, burnout warriors! 👀 Today we're breaking down the toxic relationship between your to-do list and your community connections. 🤝🏾
Welcome to part 6 of the special wellness series, Community Wellness, where we're building our five-star wellness plan ⭐ - and here's the most important truth: Being busy does NOT mean you're building meaningful relationships. 💖
I'm about to spill ALL the community tea, from my days of being a total friendship martyr to learning how to make connections feel sexier than your morning coffee. I'm pulling back the curtain on my own community journey, and we'll talk about: why your self-worth isn't measured by your follower count, how to create connections that actually feed your soul, and how to break free from the "too busy" excuse.
We're busting myths left and right:
- Social media followers ≠ real community 📱
- Busy doesn't mean important 🚫
- Your squad is your self-care secret weapon 💪🏾
If you're ready to trade your lonely scrolling for genuine connections, this episode is your wake-up call. We're ditching the comparison trap and building a community that lifts you up, not weighs you down.
Grab your coffee, lace up, and let's get real about community wellness! ☕🏃🏾♀️
xo,
Kishshana
Tune in to hear:
- Breaking the "Too Busy" Myth 🕰️
- Authentic Connection Strategies 💖
- Intentional Community Building 🤝🏾
Episode Overview
- (01:00) Introduction to Community Building
- (06:15) Rethinking Relationships
- (11:17) Cultivating Connections
- (17:52) Social Media: Connection or Comparison?
Powerful Quotes:
"Your community is the secret sauce that keeps you grounded, sane, and, yes, even happy."
"No one on their deathbed has ever said, 'Oh God, I wish I spent more time at the office.”
"Your people are your wellness, your circle is your strength.”
"Is your social media feed a community, or is it a comparison trap?"
"Asking for support isn't a weakness, it's a superpower."
"Not every relationship is good for you, your community should lift you up and not weigh you down."
"I was treating people who really belong on my front lawn with the same level of care as people who sit at my kitchen table."
"Intentionality matters more than the grand gesture."
"There are so many of us that are lonely right now because we have decided we don't need people."
"It's not about how many things you check off your to-do list. It's about who you spend your time with, and how much love and laughter and connection you invite into your life."
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Ready to Stop the Busy Cycle? Let’s go deeper ⤵
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