Art of Extreme Self-Care (eBook)

This life-changing handbook by best-selling author Cheryl Richardson offers you 12 strategies to transform your life one month at a time. Designed as a practical, action-oriented program, each chapter challenges you to alter one behavior that keeps getting you in trouble. The book is filled with personal stories of how Cheryl and others have learned to make the practice of Extreme Self-Care their new standard for living. With chapters such as 'End the Legacy of Deprivation,' 'Take Your Hands off the Wheel,' 'The Absolute No List,' and 'Does That Anger Taste Good?' you will stop the endless cycle of self-betrayal and neglect that stems from daily violations of self-care. Each chapter includes a relevant resource section that offers books, Websites, audio programs, podcasts, and more should you want to explore a particular topic further.

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Beloved author and teacher Cheryl Richardson updates her classic, New York Times best-selling self-care manual, giving you the permission and practical tools you need to dramatically upgrade your life."e;For the last 20 years I've dedicated my personal and professional life to the importance of self-care by teaching from my own experience,"e; writes Cheryl Richardson. "e;In the past, I've sacrificed my health and my relationships for work, given to others at the expense of my own needs, and watched my dreams slip through the cracks of a busy life. As a result, I've learned a lot about what it takes to put an end to the madness. . . . From years of personal experience, as well as coaching great men and women, I've come to understand that selfishness leads to selflessness. When we care deeply for ourselves, we naturally begin to care for others - our families, our friends, our greater global community, and the environment - in a healthier and more effective way. We tell the truth. We make choices from love instead of guilt and obligation. And we soon realize that we're all connected and that our individual actions affect a greater whole."e;This updated edition of Cheryl's best-selling handbookThe Art of Extreme Self-Carebrings her message home to readers with a new section about forming and running a successful support group, as well as updated resources so readers stay inspired and motivated. Her practical, action-oriented program outlines 12 strategies to transform your life one month at a time, each one challenging you to alter one behavior that's blocking your path. Chapters include "e;End the Legacy of Deprivation,"e; "e;Find Your Passion,"e; "e;The Absolute No List,"e; and "e;Does That Anger Taste Good?"e; (Hint: it really doesn't.)