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Index
About the Author
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Author’s Note
1. Acceptance
Cry loud and cry often
Accept love
Emotional baggage
Don’t resist
It’s OK to bail
Same old story
Live outside the box
Shitty days
Make the broken beautiful
Happy never after
Remember …
2. The Basics
Morning dread
Make your bed
Shower
Change your clothes
Move your body
Change your sheets
Eat something — anything
Plan your meals
Clean up
Remember …
3. Love Your Body
Exercise shouldn’t suck
Stretch
Avoid caffeine
Stay hydrated
Lay off the drugs
High sobriety
Beware hangxiety
Dance
Create a sleep routine
Practise sleep hygiene
Remember …
4. Slow Down
Meditate
Breathe
Be mindful
Be in nature
The ‘crazy busy’ trap
Be like a cat
Find quiet
Muscle relaxation
Do nothing
Remember …
5. It Takes a Village
How does it feel?
Ask for what you need
Choose the right helper
Let them go
Pat a pet
Reach out
Medication
Whatever works
Look for guides
Be vulnerable
Remember …
6. Switch Off
Turn off notifications
Leave it at home
Clean up your home screen
Pick your battles
Digital detox
Lock yourself out
Turn off the news
Dr Google is not a real doctor
Bury your head in a book
Breaking free
Remember …
7. Clear Your Head
Lists are our friend
Journal your thoughts
Note to self
Declutter
Compile a watch list
Does it matter?
Change your perspective
What if?
Read the signs
Fifty shades of grey
Remember …
8. Live in the Small
Gratitude works
Jar of joy
Small wins
Listen to the rain on the roof
Bookmark joy
The money trap
Sing
Have hope
Good news
Look for the helpers
Be happy in between
Remember …
9. You Do You
Hey jealousy
Don’t chase haters
Embrace JOMO
Get ‘should’ in the bin
You complete you
A table for one
Banish guilt
Ditch the pain olympics
Know your limits
Self-care has no price tag
Remember …
10. Be Kind to Yourself (and Others)
The inner critic
Compassion heals
Think the best of people
Do something nice
Anger burns
Try a little tenderness
Music to feed the soul
Play like you’re a kid
Ditch perfect
One step forward …
Remember …
Resources
Acknowledgements
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