The Little Book of Self-Care: The Tiny Everyday Habits that Will Transform Your Life

by Mel Noakes

Step back from the overload this New Year and find some time for yourself .  You are important too. With encouraging reminders, inspiring thoughts, easy wins and practical advice, The Little Book of Self Care will help you identify your needs so you can relax, refuel and find calm in your hectic life. This book will tell you why mindset is key, how to nourish instead of punish yourself, how to exercise and sleep and why it is important to go slow sometimes. You live your whole life being you, so why not be your own best friend?

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

224 pages, Hardcover

Published October 1, 2018

Reviews

[Lúcia Fonseca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Estou “careca” de ler sobre stress, ansiedade, mindfulness e depressão, principalmente no último ano. Este livro não me trouxe nada de novo, apesar de se focar mais no self care e no que está ao nosso alcance para melhorar nessa área. Aconselho a quem queira ter uma visão geral sobre esse assunto e não esteja com vontade de perder muito tempo.

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and concise reminder of how to nourish our bodies and souls because self-care is of enormous importance!

[Raquel Silva · Rating 3 out of 5]

É um livro que não disse nada que não soubesse, não trouxe nada de novo. No entanto gostei da leitura, porque a autora reuniu num só livro vários temas importantes para cuidarmos melhor de nós próprios.

[Aneta Zemánková · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifuk book! For me, a person who has been through a lot of self-development, this book represented a cute overview of the basic thoughts of loving your soul, body and life in general. However, some of the thoughts and ideas still surprised me, maybe even moved me a little. Beautiful illustrations (at least in the Czech version of this book) are making me smile too. Really recommend even to those of you who have not read any self-development/self-love/self-care books and would like to find out if it could be something you could enjoy.

[daniela sofia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ideal para quem procura aquela dose de amor próprio. Vale a pena ler este pequeno livro, nem que seja espreitar uma ou duas páginas.

[Katie Cat Books · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unoriginal. Pretty. Wrong audience.

This compact book is divided into three sections: mind, body and life. It starts with a disclaimer on mental health and then jumps into topics such as being self-critical and self-care.

The book also includes some worksheets in the back plus more you can download from the author's website. While the book contains some prettily decorated quotes that are nice, most of what is included in this book is not new. I would hardly dare to even call it self-care. Tips like to take care of your mind you should listen to music and to take care of your body you should get off the bus a stop early and walk home.

IMHO people looking for more information on self-care already know these things. This book is best suited for those not looking for self-care, but too stubborn to even accept basic concepts, such as if you think positive then you are more likely to have positive outcomes.

Throw this book on the "self-help" couch and check out some more useful self-care books instead.

[Kati · Rating 2 out of 5]

Jako u většiny těchto knih i tato obsahovala některé dobré rady, ale jako celek ve mně valný dojem nezanechala. I když si tyto knihy ráda čtu, abych si upevňovala a obnovovala určité návyky - někdy člověk sklouzne zpátky ke starým zlozvykům a potřebuje nakopnout - nečekám, že v nich objevím nějaký zázračný lék nebo něco nového, z velké části opakují pořád dokola totéž. Ale líbí se mi, když jsou aspoň nějak originálně pojaté, když jsou něčím neotřelé. Tato splývá s tucty jiných, které byly na toto téma vydány, a myslím, že za rok už si ani nebudu pamatovat, že jsem ji četla.

[alison morton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant! Written in such a simple style that everything easily makes sense & easily convinces you that its possible. This is my all time favourite self help book & will be one that I go back to again & again. Just wonderful!

[Carina Guerra Santos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok book

Most of the suggestions are useful yet vague as they don't go deep to the root of the problems you may be facing. It's more of a good sample of things you can do to improve your life overall. But I think if you're rock bottom you will need something more substantial.

[Kristy Earnest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Building Better Habits

There is slot of advice on changing habitus. But, this one tries to change the way you think first. I read right through it and it's changing my ting for the better.

[Life of Sadia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little book

I particularly liked the financial side of things and to take care of your finances is a reflection of yourself. Really liked the wheel of life. A lot of good advice in the book I’m general. Thank you.

[Lucka Strmisková · Rating 3 out of 5]

Přišlo mi to trochu jako sbírka sebepečujících článků z časopisu Žena a život, ale věřím, že někomu nepolíbenému seberozvojem to může pomoct. Byla jsem nadšená z grafického zpracování (česká verze, nakladatelství Grada).

[Seaside Sparkles · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simple but well written book with some very useful resources in the appendices. Beautiful illustrations too.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good - lots of common sense advice (which is not a criticism - I do know this stuff but need reminders that some of these things actually help), well written.

[CwtchUpBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a helpful little book, bought more for gifts for friends.

[Amit Kukadia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good

I thought this book was helpful and practical. There is lots of wisdom in this little book that could help anyone that's intent on using it.

[Susana Filipe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Não trás nada de novo...e no entanto relembra tudo o que é importante!
A importancia do amor proprio. da auto estima e do aprender a valorizar as pequenas alegrias da nossa vida.

[T · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting concepts and advice regarding how 'best' to go about it.

[noor maayeh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book serves as a back bone for self development as it includes small reminders & affirmations that we all sometimes need!

[Liliana Silva · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 estrelas

Opinião: https://alilianaraquel.pt/2021/08/bem...

[Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pleasant little book for beginners of self care. A love light read.

[Donna M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great little go to book when you need some self care inspo!

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really liked this - easy to read, common sense approach with good advice. Seemed more approachable & easier to put into practice then some of the more weightier tones out there.

[Harri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing groundbreaking but it's a nice reminder of the things that are helpful.

[Louise McEwan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent and thoughtful read

If you are struggling with mental health issues this is the book for you.
Take time to read it won't be wasted.