Self Care or Basic Needs?

Self Care or Basic Needs?

From My Circus, My Monkeys by Anne Brackett

February 25, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

This episode explores the distinction between self care and basic needs, encouraging a mindset shift for better personal well-being.

We've talked a lot about stress management and self care on previous episodes, but maybe I've been calling it the wrong thing. Is it self care or is it really your basic needs. In this episode, we'll explore whether you've been thinking about self care backwards and how to change your mindset so you can start showing up at your best. Ready to jump into action and create an engaged workplace? Join us for our newest program, Empower & Engage: The Path to Workplace Excellence. Ou...

People in this episode

Host: Anne Brackett

Topics covered

  • self care
  • basic needs
  • stress management
  • mindset
  • personal development

Keywords

  • self care
  • basic needs
  • stress management
  • mindset shift
  • personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Supervisor Strengths Institute, Strengths Accelerator Academy

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