Many of us did not grow up with the idea of self-care. We were raised to believe that we needed to “tough it out” and just keep “putting one foot in front of the other”. While that may be what we need to do, taking time out for ourselves – to nourish ourselves, calm our nerves and relax – will help us to be able to get through the more difficult and challenging times in life.
Self-care means different things to different people and may look different for different people. Some people may feel time to lie in the sun and read or just daydream recharges their batteries. Other people may like to work out to clear their head and feel their best. Others may find it helpful to practice meditation or pamper themselves to be the best self-care. Whatever form of self-care you choose, we may have books in our collection to better assist you in your pursuit of relaxation and rejuvenation.
If reading fiction is your favorite form of self-care, but you are having a hard time knowing which books to pick, we currently have a Readers’ Advisory form on our website that you can fill out and our librarians will use that information to select books for you based on your preferences and interests.
If you are new to the concept of self-care, you may find these titles helpful:
613.2 ASH
The More or Less Definitive Self-Care Guide by Anna Borges 613 BOR
If you want to take some time to make your home or space a more relaxing environment, you may like:
Cosy: The British Art of Comfort by Laura Weir 646.7 WEI
The Book of Hygge by Louisa Thomsen Brits 158.1 BRI
The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wikins 158.1 WIK
The Art of Simple Living by Shummy Masuro 294.3443 MAS
If you wanted to try Yoga, we have a selection of Yoga DVDs including:
Yoga for Beginners
Yoga During Pregnancy
We also have several yoga books, including:
Calm Girl Yoga for Stress Relief by Rebecca Rissman J 613.7 RIS
Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing by Timothy McCall 613.074 MCC
If you are interested in meditation, you may like:
A Guide to Meditation by Laurie Turner 242 TUR
Meditation: An In-Depth Guide 615.852 GAW
Change Your Thoughts Meditation by Dr. Wayne Dyer
Audiobook: 299.5148 DYE
If Mindfulness is more your thing, you may like:
The Mindful Day: Practical Ways to Find Focus, Calm and Joy from Morning to Evening by Laurie Cameron 158.128 CAM
Hardwiring Happiness by Rich Hanson 158 HAN
My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing by Nick Ortner
Parents Shelf 613.074 ORT
If you are trying to find some calm, these titles may help:
Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin 158 RUB
Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple by Russell Simmons 615.852 SIM
