Episode 19 - Living Your Magic with Kristell Court
By Jessica Garrison
Episode trigger warning: mentions of suicide
If you’re ready to “Unearth Your Magic,” then this is the perfect episode, full of advice, anecdotes, and a dazzling woman who continues to help others while on her own journey. Kristell Court is a kind, gracious, authentic, and altruistic person, and I immediately clicked with her message.
I loved listening to Kristell talk about prioritizing self care, and there’s a few things she mentioned that I do as well and have found to be quite effective in my embracing layers journey. Kristell says that she loves a slow morning, taking the time to get ready for the day both mentally and physically. I am usually not a morning person, so it takes me some time to get ready as well. Not everyone is able to spring out of bed right away and need to take some time for themselves in the morning; everyone is different and has to find the times of day that work best for them with their mind and body. Kristell works her “morning magic,” and that is a nonnegotiable for her.
Although every morning is reserved for Kristell, that doesn’t necessarily mean they all look the same. She tells us that she has a “self care menu” in the front of her planner that has a list of methods or activities she can try. It depends on what feels best for her body that day, and she’ll ask herself, “What do I need right now?” Engaging with her hobbies helps to raise the vibe of the morning and charges her up so she can start the day strong.
Kristell also takes the time to remind us that there’s various aspects to self care, and it isn’t always bodily care. Sometimes it can be financial, mindful, faithful, or soulful. No matter what it may be, it's important to find whatever works best for you and makes you feel nourished. Sometimes it’s massages, sometimes it’s going for a walk, and sometimes it’s watching your favorite trashy TV show. No matter what it is, you deserve to experience and enjoy the magic you create for yourself.
You can check out Kristell’s website to read her blogs, inquire about coaching, or to find out more of her story. Her life changing yet simple advice on self care has affected so many people, and I look forward to seeing what else she does in the future. Let us know your favorite part of the episode and how you plan on Unearthing Your Magic!
Ways to Engage: Try creating your own “self care menu.” Have different categories such as physical, mental, emotional, soulful, etc. and list a few things under each category that nourishes you. When the morning (or night) comes, look at the options you’ve laid out for yourself and do whatever you need for yourself in that moment.