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Sei gut zu dir selbst und setze klare Grenzen: Das Selbstfürsorge-Projekt
Everything you need to know about self-care; what it is, why it’s important, why it’s such a struggle and how to integrate it into day-to-day life.
There’s a damaging misconception in society that putting ourselves first is an act of selfishness. But self-care is not just a millennial buzzword. Without the restorative power of self-care, how will we ever escape the vicious circle where we’re sick and fed-up of feeling sick and fed-up? Self-care is a tool, accessible to us all, which helps us to take responsibility for our own happiness – our physical, emotional, psychological and social needs. Jayne Hardy, founder and CEO of The Blurt Foundation, argues that it is the best preventative measure available to us to combat overwhelmedness, stress and ill health, in our hectic, modern world.
The Self-Care Project is for those who have been feeling off-kilter for a while but have not been able to put the finger on the ‘why’. It is a no-nonsense, practical journey to help you do just that. It’ll walk you through the case for self-care (why it’s so darn important), why it isn’t selfish at all, help you explore what self-care means for you, what your obstacles might be and provide advice on how to chisel out daily space for self-care in a practical, achievable and realistic way.
There’s a damaging misconception in society that putting ourselves first is an act of selfishness. But self-care is not just a millennial buzzword. Without the restorative power of self-care, how will we ever escape the vicious circle where we’re sick and fed-up of feeling sick and fed-up? Self-care is a tool, accessible to us all, which helps us to take responsibility for our own happiness – our physical, emotional, psychological and social needs. Jayne Hardy, founder and CEO of The Blurt Foundation, argues that it is the best preventative measure available to us to combat overwhelmedness, stress and ill health, in our hectic, modern world.
The Self-Care Project is for those who have been feeling off-kilter for a while but have not been able to put the finger on the ‘why’. It is a no-nonsense, practical journey to help you do just that. It’ll walk you through the case for self-care (why it’s so darn important), why it isn’t selfish at all, help you explore what self-care means for you, what your obstacles might be and provide advice on how to chisel out daily space for self-care in a practical, achievable and realistic way.
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First published January 1, 2017
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February 27, 2018
I've really needed to be told recently that self-care is SO important, and anybody can and should make time for it. This wonderful book is the best guide for anybody who needs a bit of encouragement. It gives a bit of history and background about the art of self-care, why it's important, and what counts as self-care (from the smallest things like brushing your teeth and washing, to the larger things like taking time out for exercise and hobbies).
It's a great guide for any kind of person who needs to be told that self-care should be a part of their routine. It's given me a lot of ideas and a lot to think about, and I can imagine that for some people, it can be a real wake-up call.
I love that although this book is aimed at people with suffering with their mental health, you don't have to be to benefit from this book. Literally anybody could take something away from it, whether you're a student, a full-time worker, a parent, or anybody else. There are tons of wonderful tips and tidbits of advice for anyone who feels like they need some encouragement to shine a little bit brighter.
It's a great guide for any kind of person who needs to be told that self-care should be a part of their routine. It's given me a lot of ideas and a lot to think about, and I can imagine that for some people, it can be a real wake-up call.
I love that although this book is aimed at people with suffering with their mental health, you don't have to be to benefit from this book. Literally anybody could take something away from it, whether you're a student, a full-time worker, a parent, or anybody else. There are tons of wonderful tips and tidbits of advice for anyone who feels like they need some encouragement to shine a little bit brighter.
January 10, 2021
I have highlighted parts of this book to revisit in an attempt to increase my own self-care. Reading, obviously, is a major part in my own self-care, as it helps to distract my mind from everyday issues and focuses my thoughts in one place rather than ten!
February 28, 2018
This book did a really good job of coming back to the essence of self-care as caring for yourself. There’s been an explosion of the term self-care recently, often being hijacked as a way to sell bath bombs and hygge-y blankets (which are, I have to add, perfectly valid self-caring items for some people!) and often ignoring that self-care will be different for everyone and may come down to eating nutritious meals or brushing your teeth. This book covers various self-care ideas well.
The audience is perhaps someone who needs a little convincing and a gentle nudge towards valuing and taking care of themselves more, and finding out how self-care can work for them. I'm already convinced of the benefits of self-care and there wasn't much content that felt new to me, but I think even if self-care isn't a novel concept to you, it's still a nice book to remind you of things you might have forgotten or just to remind you to actually do the things (my personal book journal page on this book has a page of densely scribbled notes of ideas I liked!).
The writing style is friendly and readable, often with headings to break up the reading. This is an easy to read book and should be accessible if your concentration is low.
There are illustrations throughout adding extra little self-help prompts which are lovely and add small interactive elements to get you thinking. I liked that you don’t feel you had to engage with these if you don’t want to, tying in with the rest of the book being gentle and undemanding (which is perfect if you’re feeling delicate). I’d have certainly filled some of the illustrations in if I wasn’t reading a library copy!
Why not a higher rating from me? I don’t think I was quite the right audience for the book. At times there were some "we all feel X" type statements which didn't ring true to me and sometimes felt a bit alienating. The book was good at dismantling some common reasons why people might not do self-care, such as a desire to stay busy or low self-esteem, but one of the main reasons self-care can be hard for me (due to health), wasn’t really touched on. Another tiny niggle is I tend to prefer self-help books with a ton of academic references. This just isn’t that sort of book (and many people will prefer that!): instead it’s a super gentle guide to show you that self-care is important for everyone, even if you don’t believe that before you pick up the book.
The audience is perhaps someone who needs a little convincing and a gentle nudge towards valuing and taking care of themselves more, and finding out how self-care can work for them. I'm already convinced of the benefits of self-care and there wasn't much content that felt new to me, but I think even if self-care isn't a novel concept to you, it's still a nice book to remind you of things you might have forgotten or just to remind you to actually do the things (my personal book journal page on this book has a page of densely scribbled notes of ideas I liked!).
The writing style is friendly and readable, often with headings to break up the reading. This is an easy to read book and should be accessible if your concentration is low.
There are illustrations throughout adding extra little self-help prompts which are lovely and add small interactive elements to get you thinking. I liked that you don’t feel you had to engage with these if you don’t want to, tying in with the rest of the book being gentle and undemanding (which is perfect if you’re feeling delicate). I’d have certainly filled some of the illustrations in if I wasn’t reading a library copy!
Why not a higher rating from me? I don’t think I was quite the right audience for the book. At times there were some "we all feel X" type statements which didn't ring true to me and sometimes felt a bit alienating. The book was good at dismantling some common reasons why people might not do self-care, such as a desire to stay busy or low self-esteem, but one of the main reasons self-care can be hard for me (due to health), wasn’t really touched on. Another tiny niggle is I tend to prefer self-help books with a ton of academic references. This just isn’t that sort of book (and many people will prefer that!): instead it’s a super gentle guide to show you that self-care is important for everyone, even if you don’t believe that before you pick up the book.
August 6, 2018
"Self-care is the opportunity to refuel so that we can give more to the world outside us.". Jayne Hardy is the founder and Chief Executive of The Blurt Foundation, which is a social enterprise that helps those affected by depression. However it's not just those who have experienced depression (themselves or a friend or family member) who will find this book useful, it can help anyone look after themselves and find balance. 📖😟. Self-Care, as a term seems quite popular at the moment. In many ways self-care can be what we naturally practice when life is going well, balanced and when we're not too busy. It may be reading, walking, sleeping, baking, running, creating or resting. It equips you to deal you with life, especially busy and tough times. 📚🚶🏼♀️🛌🍰🏃🏼♀️🎨💤. The book explains how the author suffered when not practicing any self-care (mental and physical health), why we all benefit from self-care, obstacles, methods that suit you, how to plan it into your day and emergency self-care. 🏥. A friendly and practical read, everyone would benefit from regularly making time for themselves and prioritising healthier habits. This book shows you how.
April 3, 2018
Useful. Reference. Positive.
This book is set up in different chapters and themes such as physical, emotional, psychological and social self-care.
The author suffers/has suffered from depression and anxiety and so this book is aimed at those who are going through similar experiences and for them, self care is a much more intense process.
Each chapter begins with guidance and support and ends with some fill in the blank exercises.
This book is a lot more than facial masks and spa days. This is a much more self-help than self-care. That being said, it contained a lot of useful information and advice. I'd consider it a reference book, one to keep on your shelves and flip through every few months to check on your progress or just as reminders.
This book is set up in different chapters and themes such as physical, emotional, psychological and social self-care.
The author suffers/has suffered from depression and anxiety and so this book is aimed at those who are going through similar experiences and for them, self care is a much more intense process.
Each chapter begins with guidance and support and ends with some fill in the blank exercises.
This book is a lot more than facial masks and spa days. This is a much more self-help than self-care. That being said, it contained a lot of useful information and advice. I'd consider it a reference book, one to keep on your shelves and flip through every few months to check on your progress or just as reminders.
March 1, 2018
This is my kind of book. From the first page I knew this was going to be a book well worth reading. The open and honest writing style, is what caught me and made me keep reading (if I was to write a book this is how I'd write it!) along with all the advice too. I could relate to many many points in this book and felt like I was reading about my self at times. Great book, great advice and I'll be starting the #365DaysOfSelfCare challenge too!
February 27, 2020
Nothing much new content wise but I think this would be really useful if you're really struggling with life. The author's writing style is warm and empathetic, like a wise aunt who totally gets it. It's one I'll keep on the shelf for when I need reminding to prioritise self care.
January 14, 2024
"Tu dir gut" wurde von keiner Fachperson geschrieben, sondern von einer Bloggerin, die selbst unter Depressionen gelitten hat und dadurch in Berührung mit dem Thema Selbstfürsorge gekommen ist. Und in diesem Buch will sie ihre Erfahrungen an andere Menschen weitergeben, was grundsätzlich sehr lobenswert ist.
Was mir beim Lesen direkt aufgefallen ist, ist der Umstand, dass es ziemlich lange dauert, bis man an die praxisbezogenen Tipps zur Umsetzung von Selbstfürsorge im Alltag kommt. Ich hatte den Eindruck, dass die ersten 80 Seiten viel Vorgeplänkel waren, in denen die Autorin viel schreibt, ohne wirklich etwas Relevantes zu sagen, denn eigentlich will sie zunächst nur deutlich machen, was Selbstfürsorge eigentlich ist und weshalb sie so wichtig ist. Das macht sie aber für meinen Geschmack etwas zu ausufernd, sodass ich mich immer wieder beim Querlesen ertappt habe.
Die langersehnten Praxistipps zur Umsetzung erscheinen dann irgendwann auch tatsächlich und sie sind durchaus alltagsnah, wirken aber entgegen dem Versprechen auf dem Cover eines "Selbstfürsorge-Projekts" etwas planlos und willkürlich zusammengewürfelt. Viele der Tipps waren mir zu allgemeingültig und lasen sich - passend zum Jahreswechsel - wie die typischen Neujahresvorsätze: Du solltest mehr Wasser trinken. Du solltest mehr auf deine Gesundheit achten. Du solltest weniger Zeit am Handy verbringen. Du solltest auch mal Nein sagen. Und so weiter, und so fort...
Mir ist durchaus bewusst, dass man das Rad beim Thema Selbstfürsorge nicht neu erfinden kann (und auch nicht muss), aber ein bisschen differenzierter hätte es für meinen Geschmack sein dürfen, denn ich denke, diese generischen Ratschläge sind allseits bekannt und helfen im konkreten Fall nicht unbedingt weiter - gerade wenn man unter einer Depression leidet.
Das Buch ist auch immer wieder mit Kritzeleien und Illustrationen geschmückt, die wohl als Arbeitsblätter für eine Selbstreflexion dienen sollen. Meistens handelt es sich um Felder zum Ausfüllen zu Fragen wie "was gibt mir Kraft?" oder "was hindert mich daran, sich um mich selbst zu kümmern" oder ähnlich. Im Grunde wären diese Arbeitsblätter eine gute Idee und bringen Abwechslung in das textlastige Buch rein, nur leider werden sie ohne jegliche Instruktion willkürlich in die Kapitel hineingeworfen, ohne dass sie direkt Bezug auf das nehmen, was zuvor behandelt wurde. Das hat einmal mehr etwas konzeptlos und unstrukturiert auf mich gewirkt.Grundsätzlich begrüsse ich Bücher zum Thema Selbstfürsorge, aber hier wurde für meinen Geschmack viel geschrieben, ohne wirklich etwas Neues zu sagen und über generische 0815 Ratschläge hinauszugehen. Man merkt, dass die Autorin keine Fachperson ist - das ist zwar nicht immer ein Qualitätsmerkmal, aber da ich erst vor kurzem ein Buch einer Psychotherapeutin zu dem Thema gelesen habe, kann ich im direkten Vergleich sagen, dass mir das andere Buch deutlich besser gefallen hat, weil es nicht nur mit Quellenangaben zu wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen untermalt war, sondern auch einer klaren Struktur gefolgt ist. Hier hatte ich eher den Eindruck, als würde ich einem typisch amerikanischen Selbsthilfe-Guru zuhören, der viel sagt, ohne dass man Ende wirklich mehr weiss.
Fazit:
Selbsthilfebücher sind Geschmackssache und ich bin sicher, dass es auch Menschen gibt, die sich von Hardy und ihrem Buch angesprochen und gut begleitet fühlen. Nur ich gehöre nicht dazu und werde das Buch auch nicht in die Liste meine Literaturempfehlungen aufnehmen, weil mir zu wenig Handfestes dabei war. Von mir gibt es 2.5 Sterne.
Was mir beim Lesen direkt aufgefallen ist, ist der Umstand, dass es ziemlich lange dauert, bis man an die praxisbezogenen Tipps zur Umsetzung von Selbstfürsorge im Alltag kommt. Ich hatte den Eindruck, dass die ersten 80 Seiten viel Vorgeplänkel waren, in denen die Autorin viel schreibt, ohne wirklich etwas Relevantes zu sagen, denn eigentlich will sie zunächst nur deutlich machen, was Selbstfürsorge eigentlich ist und weshalb sie so wichtig ist. Das macht sie aber für meinen Geschmack etwas zu ausufernd, sodass ich mich immer wieder beim Querlesen ertappt habe.
Die langersehnten Praxistipps zur Umsetzung erscheinen dann irgendwann auch tatsächlich und sie sind durchaus alltagsnah, wirken aber entgegen dem Versprechen auf dem Cover eines "Selbstfürsorge-Projekts" etwas planlos und willkürlich zusammengewürfelt. Viele der Tipps waren mir zu allgemeingültig und lasen sich - passend zum Jahreswechsel - wie die typischen Neujahresvorsätze: Du solltest mehr Wasser trinken. Du solltest mehr auf deine Gesundheit achten. Du solltest weniger Zeit am Handy verbringen. Du solltest auch mal Nein sagen. Und so weiter, und so fort...
Mir ist durchaus bewusst, dass man das Rad beim Thema Selbstfürsorge nicht neu erfinden kann (und auch nicht muss), aber ein bisschen differenzierter hätte es für meinen Geschmack sein dürfen, denn ich denke, diese generischen Ratschläge sind allseits bekannt und helfen im konkreten Fall nicht unbedingt weiter - gerade wenn man unter einer Depression leidet.
Das Buch ist auch immer wieder mit Kritzeleien und Illustrationen geschmückt, die wohl als Arbeitsblätter für eine Selbstreflexion dienen sollen. Meistens handelt es sich um Felder zum Ausfüllen zu Fragen wie "was gibt mir Kraft?" oder "was hindert mich daran, sich um mich selbst zu kümmern" oder ähnlich. Im Grunde wären diese Arbeitsblätter eine gute Idee und bringen Abwechslung in das textlastige Buch rein, nur leider werden sie ohne jegliche Instruktion willkürlich in die Kapitel hineingeworfen, ohne dass sie direkt Bezug auf das nehmen, was zuvor behandelt wurde. Das hat einmal mehr etwas konzeptlos und unstrukturiert auf mich gewirkt.Grundsätzlich begrüsse ich Bücher zum Thema Selbstfürsorge, aber hier wurde für meinen Geschmack viel geschrieben, ohne wirklich etwas Neues zu sagen und über generische 0815 Ratschläge hinauszugehen. Man merkt, dass die Autorin keine Fachperson ist - das ist zwar nicht immer ein Qualitätsmerkmal, aber da ich erst vor kurzem ein Buch einer Psychotherapeutin zu dem Thema gelesen habe, kann ich im direkten Vergleich sagen, dass mir das andere Buch deutlich besser gefallen hat, weil es nicht nur mit Quellenangaben zu wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen untermalt war, sondern auch einer klaren Struktur gefolgt ist. Hier hatte ich eher den Eindruck, als würde ich einem typisch amerikanischen Selbsthilfe-Guru zuhören, der viel sagt, ohne dass man Ende wirklich mehr weiss.
Fazit:
Selbsthilfebücher sind Geschmackssache und ich bin sicher, dass es auch Menschen gibt, die sich von Hardy und ihrem Buch angesprochen und gut begleitet fühlen. Nur ich gehöre nicht dazu und werde das Buch auch nicht in die Liste meine Literaturempfehlungen aufnehmen, weil mir zu wenig Handfestes dabei war. Von mir gibt es 2.5 Sterne.
July 5, 2022
I borrowed this book from Swansea Libraries for a work project and am seriously thinking of buying a copy for myself. I have learnt so much and bookmarked a lot of the resources. I like the way that it leaves the idea that self-care is spending money on yourself, and more about your habits and what you can do for yourself, such as the Micro-actions of Self-Care which particularly resonated with me. Plus the action of making Self-Care non-negotiable as its always Self-Care that goes out of the window as soon as I'm little overwhelmed/stressed. The section on depression was enlightening and I recognised the symptoms describing depression in both myself (previously) and service users in my workplace currently. The world needs more of this.
Would highly recommend.
Would highly recommend.
February 5, 2022
I loved the interactive piece in this book but found it a bit repetitive at times. I feel like this is a book that needs to be read every so often rather than all at once. It seems like a book that would also be a good reread since self-care is important in all walks of life
September 24, 2022
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May 16, 2020
Highly motivating
The Self Care Project is all about how to take better care of ourselves and shows how we can do so.
Jayne Hardy has written a book full of practical advice which will motivate you to take action.
As someone who knows how debilitating depression and anxiety can be I would recommend this book to anyone who suffers or has suffered from mental health problems and to those who want to make more time for themselves.
The Self Care Project is all about how to take better care of ourselves and shows how we can do so.
Jayne Hardy has written a book full of practical advice which will motivate you to take action.
As someone who knows how debilitating depression and anxiety can be I would recommend this book to anyone who suffers or has suffered from mental health problems and to those who want to make more time for themselves.
January 20, 2019
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🌻❤️💐Tu dir gut - denn der wichtigste Mensch in deinem Leben bist du🌻❤️💐
-Das Selbstfürsorge-Projekt-
Autorin: Jayne Hardy
Verlag: Heyne
Preis: 12€, Paperback
Seiten: 224 Seiten
ISBN: 978-3-453-70365-0
Erscheinungsdatum: 14. Januar 2019
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Dies ist leider wieder Ines dieser Bücher, von dem ich mir unheimlich viel erwartet hatte. Ich dachte ich könnte vieles für mich heraus ziehen und einiges neues über mich selbst erfahren. Schließlich steht auf dem Cover *Das Selbstfürsorge Projekt*! Was ich bekommen habe ist eine Geschichte über die Autorin Jayne Hardy, die einmal an Depressionen erkrankte und sich ihren Weg dort heraus gekämpft hat. Doch leider konnte ich mich mit ihrer Art und Weise, wie sie ihr Leben sieht, nicht anfreunden. Dieses Buch hatte für mich nichts von Bedeutung oder voller Erkenntnisse. Es ist einfach ein weiteres Sachbuch, in dieser Reihe! Und deswegen gibt's 2 Sterne von mir, aber auch nur, da es als Sachbuch wirklich gut ist. Es ist nur vollkommen emotionslos verfasst worden und auch die Übungen und Aufgaben in diesem Buch, waren für mich vollkommen Zweck- und Sinnlos. Das einzige was mir auch hier gut gefallen hat, war das Thema Gute Laune/Glücks Tagebuch, doch das war für mich nichts neues. Für mich wirkt die Autorin sehr plastisch und unnahbar und auch so würde dieses Buch verfasst. Sehr schade. Lieben Gruß
Sonja/Shaaniel
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🌻❤️💐Tu dir gut - denn der wichtigste Mensch in deinem Leben bist du🌻❤️💐
-Das Selbstfürsorge-Projekt-
Autorin: Jayne Hardy
Verlag: Heyne
Preis: 12€, Paperback
Seiten: 224 Seiten
ISBN: 978-3-453-70365-0
Erscheinungsdatum: 14. Januar 2019
2 Von 5 Sternen ⭐⭐
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Inhaltsangabe:
Entnommen von: www.randomhouse.de
Selbstfürsorge ist nicht nur unverzichtbar für unser körperliches und seelisches Wohlergehen, sie ist auch alles andere als egoistisch! Denn wer sich mit sich selbst wirklich wohlfühlt, kann auch positive Energien in die Welt bringen. Jayne Hardy schenkt wertvolle Impulse, die ganz einfach in das tägliche Leben integriert werden können: Um seine ureigensten Bedürfnisse besser kennenzulernen, das Selbstwertgefühl zu stärken und eine wundervolle Freundschaft mit sich selbst zu schließen.
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Mit liebevollen Illustrationen und Seiten zum Ausfüllen (im E-Book als Download-Link).
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Dies ist leider wieder Ines dieser Bücher, von dem ich mir unheimlich viel erwartet hatte. Ich dachte ich könnte vieles für mich heraus ziehen und einiges neues über mich selbst erfahren. Schließlich steht auf dem Cover *Das Selbstfürsorge Projekt*! Was ich bekommen habe ist eine Geschichte über die Autorin Jayne Hardy, die einmal an Depressionen erkrankte und sich ihren Weg dort heraus gekämpft hat. Doch leider konnte ich mich mit ihrer Art und Weise, wie sie ihr Leben sieht, nicht anfreunden. Dieses Buch hatte für mich nichts von Bedeutung oder voller Erkenntnisse. Es ist einfach ein weiteres Sachbuch, in dieser Reihe! Und deswegen gibt's 2 Sterne von mir, aber auch nur, da es als Sachbuch wirklich gut ist. Es ist nur vollkommen emotionslos verfasst worden und auch die Übungen und Aufgaben in diesem Buch, waren für mich vollkommen Zweck- und Sinnlos. Das einzige was mir auch hier gut gefallen hat, war das Thema Gute Laune/Glücks Tagebuch, doch das war für mich nichts neues. Für mich wirkt die Autorin sehr plastisch und unnahbar und auch so würde dieses Buch verfasst. Sehr schade. Lieben Gruß
Sonja/Shaaniel
September 2, 2022
3.5 ⭐️ - Ein Buch, das einen wie ein tröstliches Gespräch mit einer guten Freundin daran erinnert, auf sich selbst Acht zu geben.
February 25, 2018
Self care has often come up as something I should practice more of. But struggling with depression and mental illness in general makes caring for yourself hard sometimes. The very idea of doing something nice for yourself just stirs up the self loathing and guilt. I have followed the Blurt Foundation for a while now and love the little pick me up emails they send me and the many advice articles that are available from them. So, when I saw that Jayne Hardy of the Blurt Foundation had written a book, obviously I needed to get it.
I don't really read self help books but Hardy is just so down to earth and open, there is a bond almost as you read about her failings with self care and the struggles that she has had. I liked the idea of micro actions of easing yourself into it and she gives you so many practical ideas that you can try implement. I particularly liked the emergency self care section at the end with different sections for different situations e.g self care for when we are worried, for when we can't sleep, for new parent etc.
The book is easily accessible and is a great resource for those wanting support in self care. Recommended.
I don't really read self help books but Hardy is just so down to earth and open, there is a bond almost as you read about her failings with self care and the struggles that she has had. I liked the idea of micro actions of easing yourself into it and she gives you so many practical ideas that you can try implement. I particularly liked the emergency self care section at the end with different sections for different situations e.g self care for when we are worried, for when we can't sleep, for new parent etc.
The book is easily accessible and is a great resource for those wanting support in self care. Recommended.
December 12, 2018
I started (ish) the year by reading Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff. And I ended (ish) the year by reading this. It has been a year of self-guided research into kindness, and has featured quite a lot of thoughts and reading about self-care/self-compassion.
This book is important. It is simply written and accessible. It has exercises and thought provoking questions. It would be best bought as a paper book so that, if you’re able to, you can interact with some of those exercises and give yourself something to easily refer back to. (I borrowed my copy from the library so I tended to write them out in a notebook). There were some practical sections that made sense to me - things like spending a bit of time considering bedtime rituals, what helps to delineate awake time from sleep time for you. Things that, as the best things often do, sound simple and obvious but sometimes need a light shining on them.
This book is important. It is simply written and accessible. It has exercises and thought provoking questions. It would be best bought as a paper book so that, if you’re able to, you can interact with some of those exercises and give yourself something to easily refer back to. (I borrowed my copy from the library so I tended to write them out in a notebook). There were some practical sections that made sense to me - things like spending a bit of time considering bedtime rituals, what helps to delineate awake time from sleep time for you. Things that, as the best things often do, sound simple and obvious but sometimes need a light shining on them.
August 6, 2018
In the last few months or so, I have been trying to do a bit more in the way of self-care. The term self-care can be so broad and is often bandied around with very little context or explanation. To help guide me in what I need to do, I picked up The Self-Care Project. It is a short, easy-to-read book, written in a friendly style with multiple sections covering various aspects of self-care. Because self-care varies from person to person, it doesn’t give any set plans but it does highlight key areas which need to be taken care off and also pushes aside the myth that self-care is nought but candles and bath bombs. I found it useful and interesting, but perhaps it could have been a bit more detailed with a few example self-care plans. Still, it is a great introduction to self-care as a whole.
January 14, 2019
Read this book!!
This book was everything I needed to read and more! In theory it's all simple stuff, but in practice it takes a lot of time. Jayne Hardy understands this. Usually I shy away from books like this because it makes me feel like I'm not doing enough, like I need to wake up at 5am and go for a jog to feel better. This is not one of those books, every time I opened this book I looked forward to what I would read next. I felt that Jayne really understood what I was, and am going through. I liked that she knew that change doesn't happen over night and because I read this book I feel like I can start to mend the broken relationship I had with myself. I can tell myself I am worthy because it's the truth. Thank you Jayne Hardy, you're incredible. Go read this book, also go watch her tedtalk on YouTube, I cried, you'll cry too.
This book was everything I needed to read and more! In theory it's all simple stuff, but in practice it takes a lot of time. Jayne Hardy understands this. Usually I shy away from books like this because it makes me feel like I'm not doing enough, like I need to wake up at 5am and go for a jog to feel better. This is not one of those books, every time I opened this book I looked forward to what I would read next. I felt that Jayne really understood what I was, and am going through. I liked that she knew that change doesn't happen over night and because I read this book I feel like I can start to mend the broken relationship I had with myself. I can tell myself I am worthy because it's the truth. Thank you Jayne Hardy, you're incredible. Go read this book, also go watch her tedtalk on YouTube, I cried, you'll cry too.
November 18, 2018
I liked this book. I bought it because at the time I was quite bad with my depression and was quite lacking in the self-care department. However, it took me a while to get into it and I put it down for a few months before picking it up again.
There is a lot of reasoning in here, which I wasn't quite expecting, to the point where I got quite bored with it all. I liked the examples, and the bits you could fill in, and I think the book has some sensible points to make. It'd be good for someone who is just starting to realise they need to take care of themselves more.
As for me, I got out of that part of my life on my own, so as I finished it I realised I didn't need the advice any more. It was good advice, all the same.
There is a lot of reasoning in here, which I wasn't quite expecting, to the point where I got quite bored with it all. I liked the examples, and the bits you could fill in, and I think the book has some sensible points to make. It'd be good for someone who is just starting to realise they need to take care of themselves more.
As for me, I got out of that part of my life on my own, so as I finished it I realised I didn't need the advice any more. It was good advice, all the same.
July 7, 2019
This year has been tough for me and my mental health. I didn't even know where to start to get me back on track. Then I discovered this little gem! This book is like a friend who holds your hand and gives you practical advice on how to take better care of your wellbeing. There is so much support and advice in this book for different mental health needs and I really loved the activities - I found they helped me to learn a lot about myself and how I think. It was exactly what I needed and I will keep referring to it when "life pelts lemons" at me. If you need help with your mental health and self-care but you're not sure where to start... Start by picking this up and reading it.
April 9, 2018
I needed this book!
Not the normal Self-Help psycho-babble read, this is written in a way I instantly connected, the authors words rang true, she knows the issues faces by people dealing with Depression & Anxiety firsthand & honestly, it shows. Jayne Hardy writes compassionately throughout, offering support, techniques & a never ending supply of encouragement.
Well worth a read for anyone dealing with, or looking after someone who is dealing with Depression & Anxiety but also for anyone wanting to be more informed about Mental Ill Health.
Not the normal Self-Help psycho-babble read, this is written in a way I instantly connected, the authors words rang true, she knows the issues faces by people dealing with Depression & Anxiety firsthand & honestly, it shows. Jayne Hardy writes compassionately throughout, offering support, techniques & a never ending supply of encouragement.
Well worth a read for anyone dealing with, or looking after someone who is dealing with Depression & Anxiety but also for anyone wanting to be more informed about Mental Ill Health.
July 4, 2018
I absolutely loved this book. Even though it was mostly aimed at helping people that suffer from depression, it is really useful for individuals suffering from other mental health issues too such as anxiety, etc. There were so many little hints and tips in there to help you look after yourself that I am definitely going to try when I am not feeling myself. I also enjoyed learning about why we feel like we do and found the explanations so interesting. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone and will be having a look around for more books to read like this.
July 31, 2021
💕 I read this book, given to me by a family member at a particularly difficult time in my life. For anyone who requires a gentle nudge to take more care of themselves during difficult times, I would encourage its read as I found the hints and tips useful and think that they would be helpful for anyone with depression or anxiety. This is not really a book about overcoming bereavement, but a good starting point in believing in yourself and trying to move forward.
💕 Four years on and I'm reading it again. It really is a great book for when I need a little reminder to take better care of myself
💕 Four years on and I'm reading it again. It really is a great book for when I need a little reminder to take better care of myself
April 17, 2019
Honestly? I felt a little let down by this book. It felt full of clichés and commonsense. I regularly found myself irritated my the narration and reading the Kindle version the "activity" style sections seemed patronising and child-like - not sure if they come across the same in print.
HOWEVER, that comes from a background of having done lots of self care and mindfulness over the years. For someone who was completely new to the concept of self care? This is probably a little gem.
Not one I'll read again, but hopefully others out there will gain from it!
HOWEVER, that comes from a background of having done lots of self care and mindfulness over the years. For someone who was completely new to the concept of self care? This is probably a little gem.
Not one I'll read again, but hopefully others out there will gain from it!
April 7, 2020
I loved the layout of this book. So easy to read. Has little exercises throughout so keep a pen handy.
October 24, 2023
Fantastic, non fluffy, tips for self care
Loved the writing style & tips. I truly believe it needs a different title & cover to appeal to more people as I thought it would be more fluffy and about bubble baths with scented candles. It seems to be more rooted in 3rd wave (?) therapies such as ACT with reference to motivators etc. Not just a "read once" but a toolkit & workbook to dive back into as needed.
Loved the writing style & tips. I truly believe it needs a different title & cover to appeal to more people as I thought it would be more fluffy and about bubble baths with scented candles. It seems to be more rooted in 3rd wave (?) therapies such as ACT with reference to motivators etc. Not just a "read once" but a toolkit & workbook to dive back into as needed.
April 1, 2019
"Sometimes breakdown precedes breakthrough."
I got this some time ago as part of a Buddy Box and since then it has been something I dip in and out of. The sentiment and intention is aligned with the Blurt Foundation in general, but should be noted that it is more in line with their email service rather than their blog posts of useful information and resources. That being said, like the weekly emails it's good to hear some non-specific words of encouragement every now and again!
I got this some time ago as part of a Buddy Box and since then it has been something I dip in and out of. The sentiment and intention is aligned with the Blurt Foundation in general, but should be noted that it is more in line with their email service rather than their blog posts of useful information and resources. That being said, like the weekly emails it's good to hear some non-specific words of encouragement every now and again!
December 19, 2021
This is a joyride for the author . Written for herself to read and enjoy . I felt my time was wasted. Here is content split
25% how horrible I was when I was not doing self care
25% how happy I was/ you will be when I started self care
45% what is not self care
5% what is self care
Her points do not stick to mind , not curt or accurate just goes round and round . I am sorry I read every page until 56% and then it was like a dash .
25% how horrible I was when I was not doing self care
25% how happy I was/ you will be when I started self care
45% what is not self care
5% what is self care
Her points do not stick to mind , not curt or accurate just goes round and round . I am sorry I read every page until 56% and then it was like a dash .
May 14, 2018
I am a fan of the Blurt Foundation and was eager to hear from the Jayne Hardy herself. She offers great insights into mental illness and suggests little steps you can do to make big changes. It is a great little read for anyone who needs a little safe care motivation. Highly recommend it to anyone who needs some self-reflection and a gentle read.
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