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The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care: From A to Z by Anna Borges

4.75

hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

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The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care by Anna Borges

 

5 Stars 

 

I really enjoyed this book. It included so many quick, simple things that can help anyone cope with the day to day a little better. As a person who struggles with depression and anxiety, I have already been using many of the self-care techniques discussed but they sprung from hours of other research, time with a therapist, and my own introspection. If I’d seen this book ten years ago, I could have started using these techniques earlier, having had them laid out in easily digestible steps. Amongst some tried and true self-care practices, I discovered some new ones that I’d like to try to incorporate into my life- and none of them require spending money. The author made it implicit that the book is NOT meant to be another capitalistic highjacking of real self-care and wellness. In fact, I read a digital copy borrowed from my library for free but I think I might purchase a copy so that I can flip through it when I need ideas to get me out of a depressive slump or bout of anxiety. I also look forward to perusing some of the books listed in the reference section.