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Stephanie Zito | Self-Care Spotlight

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doctoral candidate in montréal
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Your nervous system will shut down for you if you don’t slow down yourself. If you grew up being praised for being “low maintenance,” it might feel unnatural to ask for support. And if resting makes you feel guilty… who actually benefits from you running on empty? 🫣💭

I used to wear my exhaustion like a badge of honor—until I realized it was costing me everything. Now, I’m unlearning the guilt and embracing rest without apology.

Which one of these reminders hit home for you? Let’s talk in the comments ⬇️💬 #burnout #selfcare #mentalhealth taken in Montreal, Quebec by @selfcarespotlight

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CLOSED- ✨ GIVEAWAY ALERT ✨ SLOW DOWN, ENJOY LIFE IS OUT TODAY!!! 😭❤️

To celebrate the launch of Slow Down, Enjoy Life, I’m giving away 3 copies of my book to help you bring more self-care, mindfulness, and joy into your daily life 🥰

How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @selfcarespotlight
2️⃣ Like this post ❤️
3️⃣ Tag a friend who deserves some extra self-care (each tag = an extra entry!)
4️⃣ Bonus: Share this post to your story & tag me for 5 extra entries (must be public)

Winners will be announced on April 7! 🌍 Open worldwide!

⚠️ Beware of fake accounts! I am the only one who will announce the winners. I will never ask for personal information or payment—if you receive a message from another account, it’s not me! Stay safe. 💛

Good luck & remember to slow down and enjoy the little moments! ✨

#SelfCareGiveaway #MindfulnessMatters #SlowDownEnjoyLife #MentalHealthMatters #Giveaway taken in Montreal, Quebec by @selfcarespotlight

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Monday morning reminder 😌 saw this quote on @werenotreallystrangers 💌

☻︎ If you like this content, follow @selfcarespotlight for similar posts 🌸

♥︎ Instagram is not therapy. These posts intend to share information, tips, and reminders. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please refer to the crisis resources in my highlights ❤️ taken in Montreal, Quebec by @selfcarespotlight

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4 years ago

Flip through Slow Down, Enjoy Life with me! Filled with expert advice and whimsical illustrations, this book will take you on a journey through self-care. by @selfcarespotlight

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Valentine’s Day reminders & a blast from the past (a post I created in 2021) 💗

Self-love this year is about moving slower, saying no, and prioritizing my mental health ✨ I haven’t been posting because balancing life, work, and finishing a PhD feels impossible. Thanks everyone who is staying here with me 💗

#happyvalentinesday #valentines #valentinesday taken in Montreal, Quebec by @selfcarespotlight

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8 months ago

Sometimes the smallest words land the deepest 💛
Save this for later or send one to someone who could use a little reminder today ✨🍓 taken in Montreal, Quebec by @selfcarespotlight

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10 months ago

Self soothing tips for the Sunday scaries🌟
No catching up. Just soft moments and small comforts

Light a candle 🕯️
Wear something cozy 🧶
Sip something warm or cold ☕️
Play a favourite song 🎧
Read a few pages 📖
Look at the clouds or stars ⭐️ taken in Montreal, Quebec by @selfcarespotlight

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growth doesn’t have to be perfect 🌱✨
sometimes it looks like outgrowing old habits, taking up space, and being gentle with yourself along the way 🎄💗

saving this as a reminder that progress still counts even on messy days
which affirmation are you holding onto today? 💭 taken in Montreal, Quebec by @selfcarespotlight

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WEEKEND REMINDERS 🌟🙂‍↕️🌈☀️

It’s essential for your to acknowledge and be proud of all of the steps you’ve taken this year whether they’re big or small. You were able to get through all of your tough days! And you can do it again. Just remember that every feeling is valid. #selfcare #progress #newyear taken in Montreal, Quebec by @selfcarespotlight

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10 months ago

December can get overwhelming fast, so this year I’m protecting my peace with a few loving “no thank you’s” 💛✨

No to packed weekends 🍪
No to gift exchanges outside my budget 🎄
No to invasive questions ❄️
No to forcing holiday cheer 🎁
No to comparing myself to others 🦌
No to absorbing everyone else’s moods 🐭

Boundaries make the season lighter, not colder.
What are you saying no to this month? ✨👇
#selfcarespotlight #decemberboundaries taken in Montreal, Quebec by @selfcarespotlight

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Vulnerable moment incoming 🫣 Having ADHD in academia means your work process rarely looks “normal,” you make more mistakes than you’d like to admit, and you carry a LOT of guilt for things that feel out of your control. There are days I genuinely wonder how I’ve made it this far, especially after hearing comments about my motivation coming in waves or my focus dipping 🫠

But here’s what I’m learning: those same parts of me that feel messy or “too much” are also the reasons I’ve been able to dream big, get creative, and keep going. I’m trying to be kinder to myself as I figure this all out, and maybe if you’re reading this, you’re learning to do the same too 😌

#adhd #phdlife #phdproblems taken in Montreal, Quebec by @selfcarespotlight

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This year I realized I was carrying a few habits that were weighing me down a little 🫣 I caught myself comparing, doubting my worth, hiding when I felt sad, and letting other people’s words stick to me like glue (especially people who I thought had my best interest)… 🥲

So I’m gently hanging them up just like my holiday decor and choosing softer, kinder energy for the new year 💗✨
More compassion, more connection, more joy, and way less pressure 😌

If any of these feel familiar, you’re in good company. We get to outgrow things together 🌷❄️
What are you leaving behind this year? ⬇️ taken in Montreal, Quebec by @selfcarespotlight

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