The Self-Care Handbook · A Practical Guide to Integrating Self-Care Into Everyday Life to Improve Wellbeing, Connect with yourself and boost your wellbeing by Hasson, Gill -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Introduction 1. What and Why Self-Care?

Knowing Yourself Self-Care; Self-Indulgent? What's Stopping You?

Self-Care Actions

PART I. Care for Your Mind

2. Accept Yourself

Catch the Critic Challenge Your Inner Critic Give the Inner Critic a Name Stop That Thought Engage with Your Inner Advocate Recognize that Critical Thoughts Aren't Helping You Moving on to Positive Thoughts The Power of ‘But’ and ‘And’ Get Some Perspective Be Aware of the Comparison Trap

Self-Care Actions

3. Feel Good About Yourself

Recognize Your Skills Recognize Your Efforts, Achievements, and Successes Take a Compliment Do Things You Enjoy

Self-Care Actions

4. Stop Doing so Much

Why Can't You Let Go? Identify Your Commitments Identify What's Important and What You Enjoy Identify What to Let Go Of Still Struggling to Let Go? Say No to Others and Say Yes to Self-Care Establishing Emotional Boundaries and Limits

Self-Care Actions

5. Let Go of Friendships That Aren't Right for You

Who to Let Go How to End a Friendship How to End a Friendship 1: Let it Fade Out How to End a Friendship 2: Cut the Friendship Short Refuse to be Bullied

Self-Care Actions

6. Manage Overwhelm at Work

Be Aware of How Much You Work Take Responsibility Ask for Help Work–Life Balance if You Work for Yourself Manage Busy, Stressful Periods at Work

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7. Unplug; Switch Off!

Step One: Decide What the Limits Are Step Two: Find Other Ways to Spend Your Time Step Three: Reflect Before You Reintroduce Technology Minimize the Amount of Negative News in Your Life

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8. Financial Self-Care

Simple Financial Self-Care Financial Zen; Get Financial Peace of Mind

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PART II. Care for Your Body

9. Get Moving!

Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Moving More How Much Physical Activity Should You Be Doing?

What counts as moderate aerobic activity? What counts as vigorous activity? What activities strengthen muscles?

Include More Activity in Your Day-to-Day Routine Break Up Sitting Time

Self-Care Actions

10. Go to Bed. Get to Sleep

Go to Sleep! Do's and Don'ts to Help You Sleep

Self-Care Actions

11. Feel Good. Look Good

Reframe the Way You Think of Your Body Mind What You Wear; Wear it Well

Self-Care Actions

12. Eat Well

Shop, Prepare, and Cook Eat in Moderation Find Your Balance Across the Day Eat More Fruit and Vegetables Manage and Take Control of Emotional Eating and Drinking Overcome Cravings Set Yourself Up for Success

Self-Care Actions

13. Be Drink Aware and Stop Smoking

Stop Smoking

Think About the Health Benefits Self-Care Actions

PART III. Care for the Good Times and the Bad Times

14. Be with Good People and Do Nice Things

Volunteer Find Spirituality Do More of What You Enjoy; Small Pleasures and Awesome Things Find ‘Flow’ Get Out in Nature Do Awesome Things

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15. Self-Care When Life Is Really Difficult

Understanding Sadness Take the Pressure Off Indulge Yourself with Comfort, Reassurance, and Small Pleasures Moving On Let Go and Move On Self-Care When You're Ill or Injured Let Others Take Care of You Ease Back into Your Life

Self-Care Actions

Websites and Books

Health Quiz Health Apps Pharmacies Mental Health Advice and Information Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workplace Issues Managing Bullying Good News Financial Advice Food and Nutrition Physical Activity and Exercise Men's Health Dealing with Substance Misuse Social Groups for Leisure Interests, Hobbies, and Learning Volunteering Books

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