Taking Care of Yourself First: Karissa Thomas

Karissa Thomas, Contemporary Life Coach and the author of “Uncertainty to Confidence: A New Way of Living Your Life” joined the show on eHealth Radio. She teaches nationally through lectures on creating a shift in consciousness. She is passionate about inspiring change within the self. Her philosophy derives from an innate place within her that was accessed through life experiences. She believes that only you can confront yourself to effect lasting change, and that the first step begins with self-honesty. She specializes and coaches specifically in the areas of bereavement, business, diversity, and personally as well. She resides in New York City.

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Partial Interview Transcript:

Eric Michaels: So many times we hear from other experts that say…you need to take care of yyourself first – what is your perspective on that statement?

Karissa Thomas: Eric, we most certainly do have to take care of ourselves first, in order for everything else to fall into place in our lives. We need to recognize that we are a multi-dimensional being and our needs include but are not limited to physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs and to take care of these particular needs creates an inner balance. When we give ourselves the attention we deserve we create a sense of overall peace. In order for you to be giving of yourself wholeheartedly, we have to be satisfied with what we are giving out. For someone that can offer their love freely, has to be comfortable with how they love, you know, if someone has trouble showing their love effortlessly, it’s uncomfortable how they demonstrate love. So yes, we need to take care of our minds, body and soul in order for us to create an inner peace within ourselves so that we can share our lives with other people.