#25: Reactive vs. Proactive Self-Care: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
In this episode of Wealth Para Todos, host Rita Soledad Fernandez Paulino, a queer Mexican-American money and self-care coach, discusses the crucial difference between reactive and proactive self-care.
They explain how proactive self-care involves intentional, regular practices to promote wellness, whereas reactive self-care is often done out of desperation. The episode discusses the D.I.V.E.R.S.E. Self-Care framework, covering seven types of self-care: Dinero, Interpersonal, Vocational, Emotional, Restorative body, Spiritual, and Environmental.
Listeners will learn how to build a daily self-care routine and the importance of prioritizing their wellness without guilt. The episode concludes by inviting listeners to work one-on-one with Soledad for personalized coaching in self-care and financial planning.
00:00 Introduction to Wealth Para Todos
00:43 Understanding Reactive vs. Proactive Self-Care
01:06 Personal Stories and Examples of Self-Care
02:23 Defining Reactive Self-Care
03:52 Embracing Proactive Self-Care
04:44 The D.I.V.E.R.S.E. Self-Care Framework
08:15 Examples of D.I.V.E.R.S.E. Self-Care
15:58 The Importance of Proactive Self-Care
19:46 Final Thoughts and Invitation to Work Together
22:36 Disclaimer and Closing Remarks
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