Recharge: A Year of Self-Care to Focus on You

by Julie Montagu

Named in Independent's 8 best self-help books

A month-by-month self-care bible by world-renowned wellness guru Julie Montagu.

Recently named one of the top ten holistic health icons in the world, Julie Montagu knows a thing or two about health and happiness. In Recharge , Montagu shares an abundance of guidance, tips and advice designed to help you keep self-care at the forefront of your mind and support you on your journey to a well-rounded sense of wellness.

Recharge is your month-by-month self-care bible to help replenish your mind, body and soul. Each month of the year covers a specific area of self-care including mindful eating, managing stress, digital detox, rebuilding self-esteem, finding your passions and more.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Health, Mental Health

272 pages, Hardcover

Published December 25, 2018

Reviews

[Ash · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall I enjoyed this book however I didn’t read it over 12 months as it’s meant to be done. I’m not sure I would remember to back to it each month to be honest! I think you really have to commit if you want to complete each of the months properly and although I am introducing self care changes in to my life, I prefer to focus on the ones I feel are easiest and most beneficial for me. I also found some chapters more relevant than other as some chapters covered topics I’ve already addressed and improved in my life (not a complaint about the book in any way!) I do think this book it more for an entire lifestyle revamp. One of the things the book recommends which would like try at some point is practising meditation for a month as I have always been somewhat sceptical about whether it actually works. It’s definitely worth a read but I’m not sure I’d ever follow a book over 12 months.

[Cherlynn | cherreading · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terribly boring with no real benefits.

I read this book bit by bit, though not over a year as suggested, and only because it was so dull and boring. Much of it was saying very duh stuff that people already know like put your gadgets away, eat clean, love yourself, have daily affirmations. There aren't any real tips that go beyond what every other self-help book preaches, outstanding illustrations or compelling real-life case studies.

Picked this up from the library because the table of contents looked very interesting and promising, but that was not the case.

[Beth Besso · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't read a lot of self help books. I found this one interesting because it encourages you to focus on one chapter at a time over the course of a year. Focusing on one area for yourself for a whole month. It's also designed so you can start reading it any month it doesn't have to be a January - December book.
I did find a couple of chapters helpful to me, but there were a lot of changes in my life that I had made previously that coincided with other chapters.
I think this book is better suited for someone who is burnt out, stressed, putting everyone first, and needs to remember how to take care of themselves, slow down, and refocus on themselves. Not someone who has already started this journey. I would recommend this book to anyone in that need.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

For someone who isn't on the looking after themselves ladder yet, this is a great book. Starts at rung 1 - your diet. Moves month by month through managing stress, dealing with anxiety, improving self-esteem, etc. I've already gone through all of these topics so it wasn't quite what I was looking for - but it looks like it would be really helpful if you need to be better cared for and don't know where to start.

[Heather Barrett · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an adequate beginner guide to self care. However, the information is basic and shallow; the book is essentially a compilation of commonly touted self care tips.

I did find the first month - mindful eating - to be useful, though the rest of the book was a wash.

[Yodemon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some really nice ideas

[Michelle Gosnold · Rating 2 out of 5]

Few little gems of ideas and I really like the finding your passion questions

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very practical and inspiring in its advice

[MADHAVI SONI · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book.