Restoration or Regulation: How to Know What Kind of Self Care You Need

Self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all.

In this workshop, I explore why self-care matters and how to figure out the kind you actually need—regulation or restoration.

We cover:

* A fresh way of defining self-care: time unencumbered by the wants and needs of others

* Two metaphors for understanding self-care (the backpack and soul points)

* The difference between restoration (activities that replenish your energy, like nature or creativity) and regulation (practices that calm your nervous system, like breathing or mindfulness)

* Six dimensions of self-care: physical, cognitive, environmental, emotional, relational, and protective

* Simple practices you can start using today, including breathing and grounding exercises

The truth is, most of us carry far more weight than we realize. Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s the process of lightening that load so you can move through life with more energy, calm, and resilience.

If you’ve ever tried self-care and felt like it “didn’t work,” this workshop will help you understand why—and how to make it work for you.