Maintenance / Practice
The everyday hygiene of staying Self-led when life isn’t a session.
Description
IFS isn’t a one-time intervention; it’s relational fitness. Daily check-ins, journaling, Parts Mapping, and micro-unblendings maintain access to Self-energy. Practice keeps protectors informed and exiles connected, preventing backlog and crisis.
What Maintenance / Practice is NOT:
Perfectionism; constant self-monitoring; ignoring life outside your system.
Examples:
Two-minute morning scan: “Who’s up today?”
Thanking protectors before big meetings.
Scheduling rest after deep parts work.