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Self-Care All-in-One For Dummies

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von: The Experts at Dummies
25,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	29.03.2022
ISBN/EAN:	9781119875062
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	592

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Titelbeschreibung

Take charge of your personal health and well-being with this trusted, all-in-one guide to self-care There's an old saying that goes, "You can't pour from an empty cup." It means that you can't take care of others unless you take care of yourself. And it's never been truer than it is today. In Self-Care All-in-One For Dummies, you’ll master the fundamentals of making sure that your cup is always full, so you can give to others without draining your reserves of energy and health. From mindfulness to resilience, fitness, and clean eating, this comprehensive resource takes a holistic look at what it means to take care of yourself and offers you a how-to guide to healthy and fulfilling behaviors. In this book, you'll find: <ul> <li>Concrete strategies for incorporating self-care practices into your busy, everyday life</li> <li>Discussions of how to manage stress and maintain a mindful and calm demeanor and attitude in the face of modern challenges</li> <li>An emphasis on being kind and gentle with yourself, ensuring that you don’t hold yourself to an impossible or unrealistic standard</li> </ul> We're all looking to improve our lives, lift our spirits, and increase our well-being. Self-Care All-in-One For Dummies proves that, while perfection may be out of reach for all of us, you can make meaningful progress toward happiness and fulfilment by taking small, manageable steps towards a calmer, more grounded you.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1 Book 1: Being Present through Mindfulness 5 Chapter 1: Discovering Mindfulness 7 Chapter 2: Enjoying the Benefits of Mindfulness 19 Chapter 3: Making Mindfulness a Daily Habit 33 Chapter 4: Humans Being Versus Humans Doing 47 Chapter 5: Using Mindfulness for Yourself 61 Chapter 6: Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life 73 Book 2: Treating Yourself with Compassion 91 Chapter 1: Exploring Self-Compassion 93 Chapter 2: The Self-Compassion Road Ahead 109 Chapter 3: Common Humanity: Connection and Belonging 129 Chapter 4: Cultivating Your Innate Kindness 149 Chapter 5: Discovering Core Values: Your Inner Compass 159 Book 3: Facing Challenges with Resilience 173 Chapter 1: Embarking on the Journey to Resilience 175 Chapter 2: The Basis of Resilience: Harmony Versus Stress 187 Chapter 3: Developing Mental Toughness and Clarity 199 Chapter 4: Achieving Emotional Equilibrium 211 Chapter 5: Improving Your Relationship with Yourself 221 Book 4: Feeling Better with a Bit of Fitness 241 Chapter 1: Cardio Crash Course: Getting the Right Intensity 243 Chapter 2: Exercising Outdoors 255 Chapter 3: Strengthening and Lengthening Your Muscles 269 Chapter 4: All about Yoga 289 Chapter 5: Choosing an Exercise Class or Virtual Workout 303 Book 5: Providing Your Body with Top-Notch Nutrition 315 Chapter 1: Eating Clean for a Healthier Body, Mind, and Soul 317 Chapter 2: Applying Eating Clean Principles to Daily Living 331 Chapter 3: Nutrition Basics: You Really Are What You Eat 345 Chapter 4: Eat More, Eat Often 375 Book 6: Scaling Back the Stress in Your Life 387 Chapter 1: Getting a Handle on the Causes and Effects of Stress 389 Chapter 2: Relaxing Your Body 403 Chapter 3: Finding More Time 425 Chapter 4: Stress-Reducing Organizational Skills 447 Chapter 5: De-Stressing at Work 467 Book 7: Reining In Online Activities 485 Chapter 1: Defining and Overcoming Internet Addiction in a Nutshell 487 Chapter 2: Discovering What Makes the Internet and Smartphones So Addictive 499 Chapter 3: Examining the Addictive Nature of Social Media 511 Chapter 4: The Endless Stream: Binge Watching TV and Online Entertainment 523 Chapter 5: Adopting Self-Help Strategies 533 Index 549

Autorenportrait

Shamash Alidin a has been a mindfulness teacher since 1998 and is the author of Mindfulness For Dummies. Dr. Steve Hickman is a clinical psychologist and the author Self-Compassion For Dummies. Dr. Eva Selhubs a resiliency expert, consultant, speaker, and author of Resilience For Dummies. Suzanne Schlosberg is a writer known for her lighthearted take on health topics. Liz Neporent is a journalist, author, and career wellness professional. The two authored Fitness For Dummies. Dr. Jonathan Wright is known for his books and medical articles, while Linda Larsen has written 24 books. The duo authored Eating Clean For Dummies. Allen Elkin, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and the author of Stress Management For Dummies. David N. Greenfield, PhD, MS, is the founder and clinical director of The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction. He wrote Overcoming Internet Addiction For Dummies.

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Your friendly guide to taking care of you You deserve to be happy, healthy, and centered. Thanks to Self-Care All-In-One For Dummies, you can. This resource is like your BFF—if your BFF knew all the latest science and techniques to bring mindfulness, self-compassion, physical fitness, relaxation, and balance into your life. You’ll learn all sorts of stuff they don’t teach you in school, like how to show kindness to yourself, quiet your inner critic, start working out, improve your diet, and even peel yourself away from your phone. You can thank yourself later. 7 Self-Care Books In One <ul><li>Being present through mindfulness</li> <li>Treating yourself with compassion</li> <li>Facing challenges with resilience</li> <li>Feeling better with a bit of fitness</li> <li>Providing your body with top-notch nutrition</li> <li>Scaling back the stress in your life</li> <li>Reining in online activities</li></ul>