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Alchemised

by SenLinYu (Goodreads Author)

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Apr 21, 2026 11:00AM

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Take Time for You: Self-Care Action Plans for Educators (Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Positive Psychology)

by Tina H. Boogren

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Dee Rez said: " I read Tina Boogren’s, Take Time for you: Self-care Action Plans for Educators (2018) as part of an assignment for a college mental health course.
The book is based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs however, instead of viewing it is a pyramid, the autho I read Tina Boogren’s, Take Time for you: Self-care Action Plans for Educators (2018) as part of an assignment for a college mental health course.
The book is based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs however, instead of viewing it is a pyramid, the author frames the six strategies as a ladder starting from physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem and working your way up to self-actualization and transcendence needs.

My first assumption of this book was that it would be another one of those “self-help books written by some celebrity influencer full of medical terms, data and statistics. However, right after reading the introduction I got a sense that the author is light, funny, empathetic and very knowledgeable with her own personal lived experience. The book is written in first person and although the book is intended for teachers, it is such a great and supportive tool that can be applied to anyone juggling many tasks and responsibilities that is struggling with time management and just ready to check out.

I really appreciate that the book has self-assessments and plenty of worksheets to record, make notes and do our own “homework to practice and develop our own self-care action plan (my whole book is highlighted and has my notes all over it). Although, this might not seem important to some, I personally also appreciate that the size of the book as I was able to stick it in my work bag and carry it around with me everywhere I went!

This book came to me at the perfect time as ironically, I was attending a mental health course but really struggling with prioritizing and organizing my life and feeling overwhelmed along with suffering from anxiety and depression. I learned how important it is not to skip steps to be able to practice self-care especially the physiological needs step as it is the most essential and you will not have the energy or mindset to climb the rest of the ladder.
As a middle-aged woman this book has helped me start unwiring my old ways and realize that one must have their own “oxygen mask” on before assisting others. This book has made a huge positive impact in my life and has really empowered me to really start taking care of myself.

Although I haven’t mastered all the steps, this is now my little “bible” to keep climbing and moving forward! I recommend this book to anyone and everyone out there wearing multiple hats and struggling with time management, it’s a life changer! I plan on going back and reviewing my notes to make sure not only that I am being productive while taking care of myself, but also to make sure I reach the top of the ladder and live my best life! ...more "

Apr 20, 2026 03:57PM · see review

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

by Mark Manson (Goodreads Author)

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Dee Rez said: " Raw and brutally honest! Funny, relevant and mind blowing! Loved it! "

Apr 20, 2026 03:55PM · see review

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“To forgive is to grieve—for what happened, for what didn’t happen—and to give up the need for a different past.”
― Edith Eger, The Choice

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“Time doesn't heal. It’s what you do with the time. Healing is possible when we choose to take responsibility, when we choose to take risks, and finally, when we choose to release the wound, to let go of the past or the grief.”
― Edith Eger, The Choice: Embrace the Possible

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“When we seek revenge, even non-violent revenge, we are revolving, not evolving.”
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