Too often, we place too much pressure on ourselves, or we expect too much of ourselves. We are constantly working hard
toward our goals, and we beat ourselves up if we are anything other than perfect in that pursuit.

Is it any surprise we are often over-tired, malnourished, and depressed?

Introduction ................................................................................................ 5 Chapter 1: Self-Care Using CBT and Mindfulness .................................. 8 A Brief History and Explanation ................................................................ 9 Chapter 2: Silencing the Inner Critic ...................................................... 12 Mindfulness ............................................................................................. 13 Positive Self-Talk .................................................................................... 14 Hypothesis Testing .................................................................................. 15 Chapter 3: Self-Fulfilling Prophecies ..................................................... 16 The Law of Attraction .............................................................................. 17 Chapter 4: Looking After Looks ............................................................. 19 It’s the Little Things – How to Feel Taller ................................................ 19 How to Beam ...................................................................................... 21 Putting Your Best Face On ..................................................................... 22 Grooming ............................................................................................ 23 Chapter 5: Taking Care of Your Health .................................................. 26 Getting Started With a Fitness Regime .............................................. 28 Nourishing Nutrition and Sleep ............................................................... 29 Sleep ................................................................................................... 31 Chapter 6: Letting Go of Regrets ........................................................... 33 Do Regrets Fade With Time? .................................................................. 34 HAPPINESS THROUGH SELF-CARE 4 That Which Has Been Done… ............................................................ 35 Chapter 7: The Power of Gratitude and Self Compassion ................... 39 Loving Kindness Meditation and Gratitude ............................................. 41 Chapter 8: Say Goodbye to Social Anxiety ........................................... 43 Use CBT and Become Socially Bulletproof ............................................. 44 Chapter 9: Changing Your Environment ............................................... 46 Awe and Wonder ..................................................................................... 47 The Healing Power of Nature .................................................................. 48 Your Home .............................................................................................. 48 Chapter 10: Why There’s Really No Need for Low-Self Esteem .......... 50 Conclusion – Your Blueprint for Self-Care ............................................ 53