Is self-care just becoming another thing to achieve? Is there a dark side to the wellness culture? If you want to know the answer, then you're going to want to listen to this episode to see if self-care is just another productivity hack. Here are some of the key takeaways: Understand how self-care has evolved from a simple act of relaxation to an over-optimized, productivity-driven experience that often creates more stress than reliefDiscover the "dark side of wellness culture," where self-care has become another achievement to perfect, complete with elaborate Instagram-worthy rituals and productivity hacksLearn that true self-care isn't about creating aesthetically pleasing moments or documenting your relaxation, but about creating genuine boundaries and moments of restExplore why high achievers tend to turn self-care into another task to excel at, missing the actual point of relaxation and rechargingHear why self-care isn't about making yourself more productive, but about helping you feel like yourself again and honoring your basic human need for restDiscover practical ways to redefine self-careUnderstand that self-care is not a task to complete, but "a way of being" Be encouraged to ask yourself, "What do I actually need right now?" instead of following trendy wellness influencer recommendationsLearn that you deserve to take care of yourself simply because you exist, not because you need to earn it or become more productiveWatch this video to learn about the Pomodoro Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Z2BgmFWX8Watch this video to know how to leave a 5-star rating for the Dynamic Women Podcast (you’ll receive a special gift when you do!): [LINK]Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos? Watch Diane’s YouTube videos  here https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolston or read her blogs here https://www.dianerolston.com/blogThis show’s host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDiane