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Self-Care for Caregivers: A Practical Guide to Caring for You While You Care for Your Loved One
by Susanne WhiteTake care of yourself as you care for others with this accessible, easy-to-follow self-care guide to relax and rejuvenate.It&’s been said that there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will become caregivers, and those who will need caregivers. Chances are you or someone you know is taking care of a loved one at home. If you do, you also know that caregiving—however fulfilling—is also hard on the caregiver&’s mental and physical health. Self-care is vital to caregivers maintaining stamina and a positive outlook for both themselves and the people they care for. But being so busy caring for others can make it hard to find time for yourself. In Self-Care for Caregivers, you&’ll find short, easy-to-read—and often easy-to-do—ways to replenish your mind, body, and spirit, including: -Practicing mindfulness by focusing in on your five senses -Remembering to HALT to check if you&’re hungry, angry, lonely, or tired -Making a gratitude list of at least three things you're grateful for -And much more! Full of practical advice and reminders to have a quick snack, call a friend, create a sanctuary, write in a journal, and more ways to take care yourself—plus resources for caregiving—this book will go a long way towards making your caregiving experience a happier and more healthful one for you and the people you care for.
Self-Care for Caregivers: A Twelve Step Approach
by Pat Samples Marvin Larsen Diane LarsenFor those serving as a caregiver for a loved one, the authors of this down-to-earth, encouraging book can help you make the most of the experience without losing yourself in the process.Are you one of the growing number of people who serves as a caregiver for an aging or chronically ill friend or family member? If so, you probably struggle to meet both their special needs and still find time and resources for yourself. But now there is reason to take heart. The authors of this down-to-earth, encouraging book can help you make the most of the experience without losing yourself in the process. Using the Twelve Steps as a guide, the authors conduct readers through the pitfalls of caregiving--the emotional snarls and strains, daily struggles, competing needs, and questions about confronting pain--providing hope and tangible suggestions on how to stay strong and sane while providing healthy support and love. "Self-Care for Caregivers offers sensitive and sensible guidance for the family caregiver. This is a little book with a big message: how to take care of yourself so you can take care of others." Connie Goldman, producer of the public radio special Hardship into Hope, The Rewards of Caregiving; co-author of Tending the Earth, Mending the Spirit and Secrets of Becoming a Late Bloomer"This book is an uplifting treasury of hope. The authors gently direct the reader with comforting, practical text that offers empowering caregiving strategies and avenues for emotional and spiritual growth." James and Merlene Sherman, author and editor of the Caregiver Survival series.
Self-Care for College Students: From Orientation to Graduation, 150+ Easy Ways to Stay Happy, Healthy, and Stress-Free
by Julia DellittMake the most out of your college experience with these manageable self-care tips that are easy to incorporate into your busy college lifestyle. As a student in college—you&’re dealing with a lot. At times this can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining between classes, homework, activities, and building a new social life for yourself. But the secret to making sure these are the best years of your life is making time for self-care. If you&’ve been working for hours on your latest paper, take a walk around campus to get moving. If you&’re feeling tired after a long week of classes and activities, give yourself permission to say no to those Friday night plans and take a relaxing evening for yourself. Self-Care for College Students offers suggestions that help you tackle every aspect of taking care of yourself from the simplest tasks to rewarding activities that might require more planning. Whether it is making sure you eat a healthy meal to utilizing your school&’s support services, there is advice for any situation. In this book, find realistic and practical self-care activities that you can try right away to maximize your college experience. Each activity is designed to help you refuel, such as making sure you get enough sleep to developing an exercise routine. Start making time for you and make your college years the best of your life—all while building lifelong habits for success and happiness for years to come.
Self-Care for Empaths: 100 Activities to Help You Relax, Recharge, and Rebalance Your Life
by Tanya Carroll RichardsonBalance your unique emotional and energetic sensitivities—and avoid taking on other people&’s feelings—with these 100 practical activities, rituals, and quizzes, designed specifically for empaths everywhere! If you are an empath, you understand that your unique sensitivity—unusually high awareness of surrounding emotions and energies—can sometimes feel like a challenge. You may find yourself overwhelmed by large groups, worn out by other people&’s emotions, or inexplicably uncomfortable in certain places. Finding the time and space—and having the empath-specific tools—to rest, recharge, and reconnect with your own emotions and energy is vital for your self-care. Finally, there&’s a book that helps you do just that! In Self-Care for Empaths, you&’ll find 100 exercises, quizzes, and rituals that you can incorporate in your daily life to keep you feeling centered, grounded, and energized, including: -Techniques to help you avoid becoming overwhelmed and drained, like building in healthy retreat and recovery time. -Tools for setting stronger boundaries, like learning how to tune in or more mindfully tune out of other people&’s energies and emotions. -Tricks for remembering that you&’re not responsible for other people&’s emotions so you can avoid people-pleasing, rescuing, and codependency. -And tips for honoring your personal gifts and skills, like exercises to connect to the deeper meaning and purpose of your empath nature. With Self-Care for Empaths, you&’ll learn how easy it can be to incorporate self-care techniques into your daily routine to stay relaxed, refreshed, and enjoy the magic of your empath abilities.
Self-Care for Every Day: Simple Tips and Soothing Quotes to Help You Feel Your Best
by Summersdale PublishersThis beautiful book is filled with simple self-care tips and ideas to help you nurture your well-being every daySelf-care comes in many guises, but at its heart it’s anything you do to take care of yourself. It could be five minutes of gentle breathing, time reserved for pursuing a hobby, or the joy of a hot shower – as long as it leaves you feeling restored and refreshed.Within these pages you will find a raft of simple but effective tips to help on your journey, including:Why self-care is key to happiness and healthFinding the best methods for youHow to fit self-care into a busy scheduleInspiration to nourish your mind, body and soulWe all need to take time out every now and again to recharge our batteries. Whenever you find your energy fading, dip into this beautiful book and find strength again.
Self-Care for Every Day: Simple Tips and Soothing Quotes to Help You Feel Your Best
by Summersdale PublishersThis beautiful book is filled with simple self-care tips and ideas to help you nurture your well-being every daySelf-care comes in many guises, but at its heart it’s anything you do to take care of yourself. It could be five minutes of gentle breathing, time reserved for pursuing a hobby, or the joy of a hot shower – as long as it leaves you feeling restored and refreshed.Within these pages you will find a raft of simple but effective tips to help on your journey, including:Why self-care is key to happiness and healthFinding the best methods for youHow to fit self-care into a busy scheduleInspiration to nourish your mind, body and soulWe all need to take time out every now and again to recharge our batteries. Whenever you find your energy fading, dip into this beautiful book and find strength again.
Self-Care for Grief: 100 Practices for Healing During Times of Loss
by Nneka M. OkonaProcess your grief, protect your mental health, and find moments of happiness with these 100 self-care activities specifically designed for difficult and distressing situations.When faced with loss or trauma, the grief can oftentimes feel overwhelming. It can feel difficult, if not impossible, to focus your attention elsewhere. And yet, during hard times is the perfect time to look inwards for support and practice self-care. Tuning in to your personal needs and taking the time to create a thoughtful self-care practice can make all the difference in moving forward in a healthy way. In Self-Care for Grief, you&’ll find 100 self-care activities that are specifically designed to help you protect your mental health, even while grieving. You&’ll find useful activities like: -Cooking to honor your loss -Practicing saying &“No&” -Naming your emotions -And many more No matter what the circumstances are, Self-Care for Grief has the activities you need to de-stress, stay calm, and even find moments of joy in the most challenging of times.
Self-Care for Latinas: 100+ Ways to Prioritize & Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body, & Spirit
by Raquel ReichardPrioritize your well-being with more than 100 exercises designed specifically to help Latinas revitalize their outlook on life, improve their mental health, eliminate stress, and self-advocate.Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, the workplace, and even the grocery store, a constant news cycle highlighting Latine trauma, and a general lack of resources for women of color, it&’s tough to be a Latina woman and prioritize your wellness, both physically and mentally. With Self-Care for Latinas, you&’ll find more than 100 exercises to radically choose to put yourself first. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day, you&’re working through feelings of burnout, or you need to process a microaggression, this book is for you. In a world that works to devalue Latinas, it&’s time to make the radical decision to prioritize you: your life, your joy, and your self-care.
Self-Care for Life
by Alexander Skye Lester MeeraThe best way to take care of your self is to take care of your Self. With its unique three-fold approach, this book helps you nurture and nourish the mind, body, and spirit within the natural course of every day: Mind Take a break from the (bad) news. It's hard to find spiritual sustenance and renewal in a world rocked by tension. So turn off the television and radio, stay off the Internet, and stop the daylong bombardment of negativity from virtually every media outlet. Body Drink a cup of gyokuro tea. Theanine is an amino acid that increases alpha brainwave activity--and gyokuro tea is chock full of it. One cup of this Japanese green tea and you'll be calmer and wiser for up to four hours. Spirit Choose a natural talisman. A talisman is a token chosen to create a certain effect. Crystals, stones, and feathers are natural talismans you can use to protect yourself from anxiety, relieve stress, and remind you who you really are. From alternative medicine and ayurvedic nutrition to chakra healing and tantric sex, this book allows you to weave self-care into the weft and woof of your lives, transforming your lives--moment to moment, hour to hour, day to day.
Self-Care for Life: Find Joy, Peace, Serenity, Vitality, Sensuality, Abundance, and Enlightenment - Each and Every Day
by Alexander SkyeThe best way to take care of your self is to take care of your Self. With its unique three-fold approach, this book helps you nurture and nourish the mind, body, and spirit within the natural course of every day:MindTake a break from the (bad) news. It's hard to find spiritual sustenance and renewal in a world rocked by tension. So turn off the television and radio, stay off the Internet, and stop the daylong bombardment of negativity from virtually every media outlet.BodyDrink a cup of gyokuro tea. Theanine is an amino acid that increases alpha brainwave activity--and gyokuro tea is chock full of it. One cup of this Japanese green tea and you'll be calmer and wiser for up to four hours.SpiritChoose a natural talisman. A talisman is a token chosen to create a certain effect. Crystals, stones, and feathers are natural talismans you can use to protect yourself from anxiety, relieve stress, and remind you who you really are.From alternative medicine and ayurvedic nutrition to chakra healing and tantric sex, this book allows you to weave self-care into the weft and woof of your lives, transforming your lives--moment to moment, hour to hour, day to day.
Self-Care for Men: How to Look Good and Feel Great
by Garrett MunceThis straightforward and illuminating guide offers self-care techniques—from skin care to stress relief—designed for modern men who want to live longer, look better, and feel calm, focused, and happy. Taking care of your mind, body, and soul is important to living a longer, more satisfying life and helps you feel confident in your daily interactions with others. In Self-Care for Men, author Garrett Munce—grooming editor for Esquire and Men&’s Health and confirmed self-care practitioner—teaches you how to improve your physical and mental health and overall well-being through these easy and practical tips and exercises—from grooming to meditation—that are proven to work. Practiced by men like David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, and Adam Levine, self-care is a key component to overall wellness. This helpful guide introduces you to anti-aging products and practices, explains why masks are the HIIT workout of skincare, and shows you how to relax when you&’re on the go. Offering advice on a range of topics from hair care, supplements, detoxing, the wonders of CBD, improving your energy levels, and more, Self-Care for Men will not only help you look and feel better, but live a happier, heathier, and more successful life.
Self-Care for Moms: 150+ Real Ways to Care for Yourself While Caring for Everyone Else
by Sara Robinson150 quick and easy self-care activities especially for busy moms—perfect for even the most chaotic schedule.As a mom, you care—a lot. Whether it be physical, emotional, social, or practical, you’re there to attend to all of your family’s needs. But with so much to take care of, it can be hard to find time to care of yourself. With Self-Care for Moms, you’ll learn how easy it is to incorporate self-care into your own routine in practical, yet meaningful, ways. In this book, you’ll find 150 realistic self-care activities that you can try right away. To help busy moms like you maximize any moment you can find for yourself, each activity is designed to fit easily within a set short time frame. For example: 5 minutes: Call a friend; Listen to a favorite song; Light a candle 15 minutes: Soak your feet; Read a chapter in a book; Enjoy a leisurely cup of tea 30 minutes: Give yourself a facial; Plan for a vacation; Go for a walk 1 hour: Meet a friend for lunch; Go for a manicure; Attend a workout class You’ll also find ideas for activities that span larger amounts of time for inspiration and motivation to take some much-needed and well-earned extra time for yourself. There’s even a few aspirational activities, such as trips or projects, that last a day—or more—with a realistic plan for how to organize and coordinate your schedule to accommodate the occasional—but very important—extended time to focus on yourself. Start taking time for you—it’s easier than you think and besides, you deserve it!
Self-Care for Nurses: 100+ Ways to Rest, Reset, and Feel Your Best
by Xiomely FamighettiTake care of your patients by taking care of yourself with these 100 self-care activities specifically designed to help nurses reduce stress, feel their best—and ready to make a difference!There&’s no doubt about it: today&’s healthcare workers have a lot on their plates. Between balancing the needs of your patients and giving your all to support your coworkers, getting burnt out and overwhelmed is a real risk. So how do you make sure you take time for yourself to recharge? With Self-Care for Nurses, you&’ll find 100 activities specifically designed to help you relax, take a break, and feel reenergized. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up in the middle of your shift or are looking for some new ways to unwind after the workday is over, you&’ll find helpful solutions like: -Writing a list of your accomplishments -Practicing yoga -Learning how to ask for help -And much more! Whether you&’re a new nurse or a seasoned veteran, self-care is important for all. Start your nursing self-care practice—today!
Self-Care for People with ADHD: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Prioritize You!
by Sasha HamdaniDestress, find your community, and practice self-love with these 100+ exercises to reinforce ADHD as a strength.When you have ADHD, it can be hard to stay on top of your wellness. Self-Care for People with ADHD is here to help! This book can help you engage in some neurodiverse self-care—without pretending to be neurotypical. You&’ll find more than 100 tips to accepting yourself, destigmatizing ADHD, finding your community, and taking care of your physical and mental health. You&’ll find solutions for managing the negative aspects of ADHD, as well as ideas to bring out the positive aspects. With expert advice from psychiatrist and clinician Sasha Hamdani, MD, Self-Care for People with ADHD will help you live your life to the fullest!
Self-Care for Self-Isolation: The perfect self help book for lockdown
by Nadia Narain Katia Narain Phillips'Exactly what I needed to read right now.' Kate Moss'I love this little book and think it's the most practical guide to surviving lockdown I have come across so far. it's accessible, kind and practical. Everyone can help themselves and others by reading it!' Emma Thompson'Love the sound of 'the daily promise jar'. There's something useful and hopeful for everyone in here.' Melissa Hemsley'The tonic I needed in this unsettled time. It helped me feel that I wasn't alone but also gave me so many lovely achievable tips to get me through these days. I want to print out so much of it and put it on my walls for inspiration.' Lisa Faulkner'Uplifting, practical and so reassuring to read.' Jools OliverWhen we wrote our first book about self-care, we talked about how looking after yourself helped you to ride the waves of everyday life. But a lot has changed since then, in ways none of us could have predicted. And some of the waves got way bigger.Self-care might feel like the last thing on your mind in the middle of social distancing and self-isolation. And yet looking after ourselves, and our health, has never been more important. Self-care sisters and bestselling authors Nadia and Katia have found their own practices challenged by lockdown and staying at home. Here they offer their practical, non-preachy thoughts on how to get through this period with your sanity intact.Self-Care for Self-Isolation is full of exercises, recipes, and essential techniques for dealing with the financial and emotional fallout of a global pandemic, and offers hope and inspiration for the future.'Think Marie Kondo for the mind, if you will, or the Hemsleys for the soul,' Sunday Times
Self-Care for Students: Simple Well-Being Tips to Help You Survive University
by Frankie YoungPut your best foot forward and make the most of student life with these essential self-care tipsIt's supposed to be one of the most exciting times of your life, but between lectures, essays, deadlines and socials, looking after yourself can often fall to the bottom of your to-do list. Making time in your day for just a few small, achievable acts of self-care can have a big impact on all areas of student life.It's time to put your own well-being front and centre. Packed with bite-sized tips and encouraging advice to help improve your overall health and happiness, this book will help you survive and thrive in this exciting new chapter.Inside you will find:- Helpful information on ensuring your mental health is well looked after- Kind advice for dealing with exam stress and social anxiety- How to cope with being away from home- Useful tips on navigating financial stresses- The best ways to look after your physical health
Self-Care for Students: Simple Well-Being Tips to Help You Survive University
by Frankie YoungPut your best foot forward and make the most of student life with these essential self-care tipsIt's supposed to be one of the most exciting times of your life, but between lectures, essays, deadlines and socials, looking after yourself can often fall to the bottom of your to-do list. Making time in your day for just a few small, achievable acts of self-care can have a big impact on all areas of student life.It's time to put your own well-being front and centre. Packed with bite-sized tips and encouraging advice to help improve your overall health and happiness, this book will help you survive and thrive in this exciting new chapter.Inside you will find:- Helpful information on ensuring your mental health is well looked after- Kind advice for dealing with exam stress and social anxiety- How to cope with being away from home- Useful tips on navigating financial stresses- The best ways to look after your physical health
Self-Care for Winter: Seven steps to thriving in the colder months
by Suzy ReadingAre you feeling it too? The genuine urge to bunker in, a growing need for rest, a deep desire to seek comfort? As the days become shorter and the cold descends, hibernation mode sets in. While seasonal change is a normal part of the natural world, many of us expect to have the same levels of energy all year round. The result is that our incessant drive to grow and out-perform can often leave us feeling frustrated and disheartened with our lower levels of energy and reduced productivity.But what if there was a better way to approach the winter season?Self-care expert Suzy Reading has devised 7 steps to not only survive the winter months but to thrive in them. By embracing the lessons from the natural world - from regulating light activity to warming body movements - you will learn how to alter your daily rhythms so that you can embrace winter. Through honouring lower energy levels and listening to what your body needs in the colder months, this can be an opportunity to rekindle joy and find fulfilment in every season of life. Approaching winter doesn't have to be full of dread - so snuggle in and learn the key to thriving in the colder months.
Self-Care for Winter: Seven steps to thriving in the colder months
by Suzy ReadingAre you feeling it too? The genuine urge to bunker in, a growing need for rest, a deep desire to seek comfort? As the days become shorter and the cold descends, hibernation mode sets in. While seasonal change is a normal part of the natural world, many of us expect to have the same levels of energy all year round. The result is that our incessant drive to grow and out-perform can often leave us feeling frustrated and disheartened with our lower levels of energy and reduced productivity.But what if there was a better way to approach the winter season?Self-care expert Suzy Reading has devised 7 steps to not only survive the winter months but to thrive in them. By embracing the lessons from the natural world - from regulating light activity to warming body movements - you will learn how to alter your daily rhythms so that you can embrace winter. Through honouring lower energy levels and listening to what your body needs in the colder months, this can be an opportunity to rekindle joy and find fulfilment in every season of life. Approaching winter doesn't have to be full of dread - so snuggle in and learn the key to thriving in the colder months.
Self-Care for Winter: Seven steps to thriving in the colder months
by Suzy ReadingAre you feeling it too? The genuine urge to bunker in, a growing need for rest, a deep desire to seek comfort? As the days become shorter and the cold descends, hibernation mode sets in. While seasonal change is a normal part of the natural world, many of us expect to have the same levels of energy all year round. The result is that our incessant drive to grow and out-perform can often leave us feeling frustrated and disheartened with our lower levels of energy and reduced productivity.But what if there was a better way to approach the winter season?Self-care expert Suzy Reading has devised 7 steps to not only survive the winter months but to thrive in them. By embracing the lessons from the natural world - from regulating light activity to warming body movements - you will learn how to alter your daily rhythms so that you can embrace winter. Through honouring lower energy levels and listening to what your body needs in the colder months, this can be an opportunity to rekindle joy and find fulfilment in every season of life. Approaching winter doesn't have to be full of dread - so snuggle in and learn the key to thriving in the colder months.
Self-Care is Essential: A Personal Resiliency Program for Healthcare Professionals, First Responders & O ther Caregivers
by Gwen LawrenceExplores simple and meaningful self-care techniques to positively shift and benefit the lives who need it the most and often forget to take care of themselves: caregivers and essential workers.Wellness and self-care do not have to be overwhelming, expensive, or complicated nor do they need to revolve around consumption. Especially for essential workers and caregivers, time and energy are precious.The main goal for this book is to build up one's resilience, leaving them supported, prepared and ready to walk through life more present, and more importantly, feeling better, emotionally, and physically, as well as to lead each day with mindful consciousness.The book features science-backed research and time-tested ways to improve emotional, spiritual, and physical health, helping readers become the best version of themselves. Essentially, the book helps those who have been used to helping others and ignoring their own needs for so long.Some of the benefits contained inside include:The power of taking time for yourself and practicing self-careStress-reduction techniquesHow to eliminate distractionsTime management skillsStrategies to lower anxietyInstructions for at-home yogaPrimer on self-reflection, meditation and mindfulnessTips for coping and motivationThis book aims to break the cycle, motivate, and excite you to start your self-care journey. Learn how to take responsibility for your own life, as well discovering the tools needed to live a fulfilled lifestyle of ease, grace, and joy.
Self-Care: How to Live Mindfully and Look After Yourself
by Claire ChamberlainSelf-care is the essential action of looking after your mind, body and soul. Dip into this book whenever your energy is flagging and choose one of its many quick and easy self-care tips, from gaining strength with invigorating walks and delicious, healthy food to treating yourself to a slow evenings of face masks and hot soaks. This soothing collection of self-care ideas and inspiring words contains the pick-me-up you need.
Self-Coaching: The Powerful Program to Beat Anxiety & Depression
by Joseph J. LucianiThe simple, untold truth about anxiety and depression is that they are habits of insecurityand, like all habits, they can be broken. In this new edition of the highly successful Self-Coaching, Dr. Joseph Luciani shows you how to change your way of thinking and develop a healthy, adaptive way of living through his proven Self-Talk strategy for coaching yourself back to health.
Self-Coaching: The Powerful Program to Beat Anxiety and Depression (2nd edition)
by Joseph J. LucianiThe simple, untold truth about anxiety and depression is that they are habits of insecurity--and, like all habits, they can be broken. In this new edition of the highly successful Self-Coaching, Dr. Joseph Luciani shows you how to change your way of thinking and develop a healthy, adaptive way of living through his proven Self-Talk strategy for coaching yourself back to health.
Self-Compassion For Dummies
by Steven HickmanBecome your own best friend and reap the life-changing benefits! Being kind to yourself might sound simple, but self-compassion can change your life dramatically (and most of us are WAY kinder to others than to ourselves) Self-Compassion For Dummies will help you discover self-critical thoughts and self-defeating behaviors that are holding you back from fulfilling your potential and explore how you can learn to work around these things to find your way to more joy and satisfaction. We often think being hard on ourselves will help motivate us to be better people, but Dr. Steven Hickman’s review of the research finds that just the opposite is true. When you learn to love and appreciate yourself completely (as an imperfect human with messy feelings and uncomfortable thoughts), you free yourself up to achieve great things. This book will show you how! Befriending yourself and coping mindfully with the challenges of everyday life is easy with this practical guide. You’ll learn how to give yourself a taste of your own medicine by turning understanding, acceptance, and love—stuff you already do for others all the time—inward. Discover the research behind self-compassion and learn how it can help you face your insecurities and life a fuller life as a result Cultivate feelings of self-worth, acceptance, and love for someone who really deserves it—you! Explore the potential of self-compassion to address self-criticism, perfectionism, shame, self-doubt, anxiety, and anger Work through evidence-based exercises and practices to easily master the art of self-compassion as a daily way of being and not just an esoteric exercise Now more than ever, we need to offer support and love to ourselves. Thankfully, this is a skill we can all develop with a little help from Self-Compassion For Dummies.