In episode 70 of the 'Curate Your Life' podcast, host Temetria discusses the significance of establishing routines as a fundamental aspect of self-care. She explains how our brains favor predictability and efficiency, making routines an effective way to conserve mental energy and reduce anxiety. Temetria shares insights into her own life, describing her morning and bedtime routines that help set positive intentions for the day and ensure a restful sleep. Further, she emphasizes the importance of planning, both on a daily and weekly basis, as a means to alleviate stress and maintain focus on pe ..read more

In this episode of the Curate Your Life podcast, host Temetria is joined by coach Dotty Posto to discuss the significance of managing stress as a form of self-care. Dotty shares insights on recognizing and addressing acute and chronic stress. The conversation delves into stress's physiological and psychological impacts, the importance of completing stress cycles, and practical strategies for reducing stress levels. The episode emphasizes the role of self-awareness in identifying stressors, the necessity of self-compassion, and the importance of nurturing self. Additionally, Dotty introduces an ..read more

In this episode of the Curate Your Life podcast, the focus is on the crucial role of curating your physical environment as a form of self-care. Starting with an explanation of what 'environment' means, Temetria emphasizes that our surroundings - everything from the air we breathe to the chair we sit on - have a profound impact on us. By comparing two living scenarios, one cluttered and disorganized, and the other tidy and pleasing, the podcast highlights how our environments influence our mental health and wellbeing. Through personal insights and scenarios, listeners are encouraged to view the ..read more

In this episode, Temetria explains how protecting your time is a form of self-care. In the second segment of the Self-care Series, she further categorizes self-care into three levels: foundational, pampering, and indulgent. Moreover, she details how planning, saying 'no,' having downtime, creating transition time, and allocating time for what you love can contribute to efficient time management and self-care.  00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:10 The Importance of Vision in Life 00:56 Introduction to the Self-Care Series 01:13 Understanding the Concept of Self-Care 01:59 Creating a Lif ..read more

In this podcast episode, Temetria focuses on self-care, its importance, and how it ties into self-love. She relates it back to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. She also differentiates between self-care and activities that might seem like self-care but do not support wellbeing, such as buffering and people-pleasing. She assures her listeners that effective self-care practices can be incorporated into everyday life and need not be expensive or time-consuming. The episode is the start of a series on self-care, inviting listeners to engage in discussions on her Instagram page and the 'Curate Your Life ..read more

In this podcast episode, Temetria shares her personal transformation from comparing her life to others on Valentine's Day to celebrating the day, appreciating what she has, using the occasion to treat herself, and spending quality time with her friends. She emphasizes the need to practice self-care not only on special days but on a regular basis.   00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:12 Valentine's Day: A Day of Comparison 00:26 The Decision to Start a Self-Care Series 01:28 Personal Experiences with Valentine's Day 02:55 Transforming Valentine's Day into a Celebration of Self-Love 05:5 ..read more

In this episode, Temetria focuses on promoting the idea of creating unique, personal life goals. She challenges the recent trend of movie remakes, arguing for originality and uniqueness. Drawing parallels to life, Temetria emphasizes the importance of not imitating others' lives but carving out a unique path. She shares her personal experience as a Single Woman with No Kids (SWNK) feeling the societal pressure to conform. Temetria encourages listeners to define their dream life and take steps towards realizing it. She provides journaling prompts to reveal one's uniqueness and dreams and offers ..read more

In this episode of the Curate Your Life podcast, Temetria discusses the importance of living a fulfilled and authentic life. She encourages listeners not to settle for a life of apathy but to live a life true to themselves, filled with joy and pleasure. She addresses the risk of living a life for others instead of for oneself and challenges the listeners to question societal norms and expectations. Using personal wellness and development techniques such as introspection, she explains how to identify and live a life that truly excites you.  00:01 Introduction to the Podcast 00:12 Are You L ..read more

In this episode of the 'Curate Your Life' podcast, Temetria discusses the importance of taking immediate action as opposed to procrastinating when faced with a problem or goal. Taking the example of a neighbor diligently shoveling snow, she highlights the need to stay on top of situations to prevent problems from piling up. Real-life examples are used to illustrate how neglecting problems could lead to bigger issues in areas such as finance, weight management, and general home upkeep. Temetria proposes that overcoming hesitation and fear, being open to facing discomfort, and initiating positiv ..read more

Curating Your Life: Replacing Resolutions with  the Curating Process in 2024 In the latest episode of The Curate Your Life podcast with Temetria, the host discusses her approach to setting and accomplishing goals using the curating process instead of setting traditional resolutions. Temetria explains how resolutions are often abandoned within the first days of the new year and suggests an alternative: curating your life. This process involves thoughtful planning and intention about what you want your life to look like and why. The result is a fluid journey of crafting desirable experience ..read more