Self-Care Interview with Relaxation Coach Magali
Welcome to the Self-Care Interview with Magali! Magali is a super sweet friend of mine, and one of the many things I love about her is how gently powerful she is, always encouraging, supportive, open and kind.
Magali is a relaxation coach who works especially with mothers, both in French and in English.
As I often hear from mums that it can be particularly challenging to find time for self-care, I thought I would ask an expert on the topic. I hope you enjoy reading her responses as much as I did :)
Tell us a bit about yourself and what prompted you to be a self-care expert.
I am French originally, living in the UK for many years with my husband and son and passionate about participating in the empowerment of women. I feel that what prompted me to be a self-care expert is my journey as a mother of a neuro divergent son, a wife of 25 years, the struggle to make a meaningful contribution to the world while earning a decent living and maintaining a state of health that is enabling me to do all of that. I didn’t consider self-care for many years; my reflex of self-preservation was to be what I thought other people wanted me to be.
How important is self-care for you?
I understand the importance of self-care every time I take the time to care for myself. Self-care has a very deep repercussion for the world at large. By not caring for ourselves we obscure our capacity to know who we truly are, to celebrate our natural potential and to be compassionate. By learning how to care for ourselves we learn how to care for others in a more respectful and empowering way.
How do you integrate self-care in your busy life?
By reminding myself that it is where everything starts, doing what I love to do, nourishing valued relationships and standing strong for the compassionate world I wish to live in.
Can you debunk a few self-care myths for us?
Self-care is not a selfish act but a prerequisite to a generous life.
Self-care is far more than taking a bath and lighting some candles, it is a lifestyle.
Self-care isn’t about you against the world, but you create the world you wish to see.
How do you navigate difficult days?
I have a meditation practice I really value when I feel raw.
I take inspiration from nature:
The metaphor of the seasons helps me to realise that everything is always changing, and what I perceive as a negative thought, feeling or situation is part of our overall experience of being human, like winter (if you don’t like winter too much) is part of the cycle of the season.
I like to look up at the sky and kind of get lost in its vastness, there is a feeling of coming home.
What are your suggestions for those who want to bring more self-care into their lives?
Don’t make it another item on your to do list, just start by relaxing for tiny moments and see what are the effects of that, does everything crumble around you?
Find what inspires you and go back to that as many times as you can.
Find someone who can guide you and support you to care for yourself.
What are your favourite self-care rituals?
Daydreaming in bed
A walk in the woods
A meaningful conversation
What is most important for your wellbeing?
My sanity
What is your favourite room at home?
My bedroom
What is your favourite thing to do in your time off?
A walk in nature
Thank you so much Magali for spending some time with us here and sharing your beautiful wisdom and expertise on self-care!
If you would like to know more about Magali’s approach to self-care, you can find her here:
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