Ever feel like you’re just going through the motions of life~ taking care of everyone else, but not doing such a good job of taking care of you? When I first began thinking about what I might offer as an extension of that thought and myself, I realized that there have been four things that I have practiced in both my personal and professional life for the last several years. They’re not difficult or complex concepts, just basic, everyday things that I have tried to utilize to move towards my “best self.” That’s what this workbook offers you. If you are looking for perfection or a prescription, sadly, I have neither to offer. If you are interested in having a more mindful, lived experience, I think these steps are a good place to start. Try them for a month, that’s it…just one month, and see if they help you be more present in your own life. You can commit to a month, can’t you? I know for myself that if I try to do more than short chunks of a promise at a time, I give up before the end of the promise. For me, it’s a lot like weight loss. I really do want to promise to lose 40 pounds—then, I would like to have it done by Friday. So give this gift to yourself. For one month, promise to put to use some steps of C.A.R.E. to takecara “u.” I’m convinced you’ll know more about the person looking back at you in the mirror as a result of the experience.