BOTM #34: Self-Care for Tough Times (Mar/Apr 2021)
Book Title: Self-Care for Tough Times
Author: Suzy Reading
Who Is This Book For?
Perfect for beginners looking to embrace self-care during times of stress or transition. Whether you’re dealing with personal challenges or seeking ways to boost your resilience, this book provides an accessible roadmap to emotional healing.
Key Takeaway:
Tough times don’t last, but how you care for yourself during them can make all the difference. Self-care is the foundation for recovery and renewal.
GET THE BOOK
“Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival. When you take care of yourself, you show up better for the people and things you care about most.”
Main Idea:
Self-Care for Tough Times is a compassionate guide designed to help you navigate life’s challenges with resilience, self-compassion, and practical tools. Suzy Reading offers a gentle yet empowering framework to nurture your mental, emotional, and physical well-being when life feels overwhelming. By embracing self-care as a necessity rather than a luxury, you can rebuild your strength and rediscover balance, even in the hardest moments.
Key Themes:
Practical Self-Care: Simple, actionable steps to nurture your mind, body, and spirit when you’re feeling low or overwhelmed.
Emotional Resilience: Techniques to process difficult emotions like stress, grief, or anxiety.
Mindfulness and Reflection: The importance of being present and finding small moments of joy amid hardship.
5 Journaling Prompts:
What small acts of self-care can you commit to today to nurture your emotional well-being?
Write about a tough time you overcame in the past. What self-care strategies helped you then?
How do you currently protect your energy? Are there boundaries you need to reinforce or set?
What brings you small moments of joy during difficult days? How can you invite more of these moments into your life?
Reflect on a time when you showed yourself kindness. How did it make you feel, and how can you replicate that compassion now?