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THE SELF-CARE BOOKS TO BUY NOW
THE SELF-CARE BOOKS TO BUY NOW
THE SELF-CARE BOOKS TO BUY NOW
THE SELF-CARE BOOKS TO BUY NOW

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THE SELF-CARE BOOKS TO BUY NOW

As most of us seek to set new habits in 2018, a bit of guidance doesn’t go amiss. This year, there are lots of new titles dedicated to just this – many of which are of the gentler, more realistic and more relatable kind. We say, thank goodness for that, and have rounded up our picks below. Whether you’re looking to explore ways to indulge in a bit more self-care, take more time our for yourself, reset your priorities, give yourself a boost most mentally and physically, cut back your drinking or quit the booze entirely, these titles have plenty to inspire without being too irritating. Here’s to a 2018 in which what makes us feel good is what matters. 

  • How to be Human: The Manual

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    HOW TO BE HUMAN: THE MANUAL

    Ruby Wax

    £10.49

    Ruby Wax’s new book takes a stab at sorting us all out - and entertains us in the process. Written as an antidote to the general stress, disconnect and dissatisfaction prevalent in so many of us, Wax, along with the help of a neuroscientist and a monk, sets out to make us laugh, help us change and get us back into a frame of mind that puts more store at the foot of what matters, and less at the heart of what doesn’t. Soon to be published, it has been praised by those who have already seen it for its hilarious writing, insightful case for change and inspiring encouragement to think a little differently.



    This book will be released on 25 January 2018.


    HOW TO BE HUMAN: THE MANUAL

    Ruby Wax

    £10.49

    Ruby Wax’s new book takes a stab at sorting us all out - and entertains us in the process. Written as an antidote to the general stress, disconnect and dissatisfaction prevalent in so many of us, Wax, along with the help of a neuroscientist and a monk, sets out to make us laugh, help us change and get us back into a frame of mind that puts more store at the foot of what matters, and less at the heart of what doesn’t. Soon to be published, it has been praised by those who have already seen it for its hilarious writing, insightful case for change and inspiring encouragement to think a little differently.



    This book will be released on 25 January 2018.


  • The Self-Care Revolution

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    THE SELF-CARE REVOLUTION

    Suzy Reading

    £9.09

    A psychologist, yoga teacher and life coach, Suzy Reading’s new guide focuses on her ‘vitality wheel’ – a tool to help you focus on the 8 areas you can work on in body and mind to reach a happier, healthier state. Using her own experiences as a benchmark, this honest take on a self-help guide is being praised for it’s real and upbeat approach and list of small changes that can make a big difference.


    THE SELF-CARE REVOLUTION

    Suzy Reading

    £9.09

    A psychologist, yoga teacher and life coach, Suzy Reading’s new guide focuses on her ‘vitality wheel’ – a tool to help you focus on the 8 areas you can work on in body and mind to reach a happier, healthier state. Using her own experiences as a benchmark, this honest take on a self-help guide is being praised for it’s real and upbeat approach and list of small changes that can make a big difference.


  • The Self-Care Project: How to let go of frazzle and make time for you

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    THE SELF-CARE PROJECT: HOW TO LET GO OF FRAZZLE AND MAKE TIME FOR YOU

    Jayne Hardy

    £9.09

    Billed as the book for those who ‘have been feeling off-kilter for a while, but can’t put their finger on why,’ The Self-Care Project makes the simple yet compelling case for looking after oneself.  Having battled depression for most of her 20s, Hardy has been brilliantly received for her honest, fuss–free and unpatronising take on how to help us look after ourselves. Making the case that a bit of self-care is far from selfish – it’s essential – here’s a book to turn to for clear direction on how to make positive changes, one step at a time. 


    THE SELF-CARE PROJECT: HOW TO LET GO OF FRAZZLE AND MAKE TIME FOR YOU

    Jayne Hardy

    £9.09

    Billed as the book for those who ‘have been feeling off-kilter for a while, but can’t put their finger on why,’ The Self-Care Project makes the simple yet compelling case for looking after oneself.  Having battled depression for most of her 20s, Hardy has been brilliantly received for her honest, fuss–free and unpatronising take on how to help us look after ourselves. Making the case that a bit of self-care is far from selfish – it’s essential – here’s a book to turn to for clear direction on how to make positive changes, one step at a time. 


  • The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge: Sleep Better, Lose Weight, Boost Energy, Beat Anxiety

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    THE 28 DAY ALCOHOL-FREE CHALLENGE: SLEEP BETTER, LOSE WEIGHT, BOOST ENERGY, BEAT ANXIETY

    Andy Ramage And Ruari Fairbairns

    £6.49

    As two men working in the city, the authors of this book were fully paid up members of our after-work drinking culture. And then they quit alcohol for a year, documenting their journey in their blog One Year No Beer and seeing profound effects on their emotional, physical, and professional states as they went. Here is their blueprint for quitting the strong stuff for a month, and a good, handy guide for those looking for a little guidance along the way. 


    THE 28 DAY ALCOHOL-FREE CHALLENGE: SLEEP BETTER, LOSE WEIGHT, BOOST ENERGY, BEAT ANXIETY

    Andy Ramage And Ruari Fairbairns

    £6.49

    As two men working in the city, the authors of this book were fully paid up members of our after-work drinking culture. And then they quit alcohol for a year, documenting their journey in their blog One Year No Beer and seeing profound effects on their emotional, physical, and professional states as they went. Here is their blueprint for quitting the strong stuff for a month, and a good, handy guide for those looking for a little guidance along the way. 


  • C’est La Vie: The French Art of Letting Go

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    C’EST LA VIE: THE FRENCH ART OF LETTING GO

    Fabrice Midal

    £9.09

    The perfect antidote to an onslaught of pressure for perfection, Midal’s book is all about lessening the stress we feel from both society and ourselves. One of the world’s leading meditation teachers, Midal provides clear direction in his book, imploring his readers to stop striving for the unachievable, start saying no and spend less time on the things that make them unhappy – leaving much more room for the opposite and making a good case for just letting some of it go.


    C’EST LA VIE: THE FRENCH ART OF LETTING GO

    Fabrice Midal

    £9.09

    The perfect antidote to an onslaught of pressure for perfection, Midal’s book is all about lessening the stress we feel from both society and ourselves. One of the world’s leading meditation teachers, Midal provides clear direction in his book, imploring his readers to stop striving for the unachievable, start saying no and spend less time on the things that make them unhappy – leaving much more room for the opposite and making a good case for just letting some of it go.


  • Mindful Drinking: How cutting down can change your life

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    MINDFUL DRINKING: HOW CUTTING DOWN CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

    Rosamund Dean

    £9.09

    Never has the prospect of a dry January been more popular, or more talked about. As our awareness of the negative effects alcohol can have on both our physical and emotional states increases and endless accounts force us to become more aware of what our own specific habits may be, Rosamund Dean’s book puts the straightforward case for reconsidering your relationship with booze. Well-liked for its honesty, its non-judgmental approach and Dean’s practical tips, this book offers a middle ground for those keen to tweak both their habits and their assumptions.


    MINDFUL DRINKING: HOW CUTTING DOWN CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

    Rosamund Dean

    £9.09

    Never has the prospect of a dry January been more popular, or more talked about. As our awareness of the negative effects alcohol can have on both our physical and emotional states increases and endless accounts force us to become more aware of what our own specific habits may be, Rosamund Dean’s book puts the straightforward case for reconsidering your relationship with booze. Well-liked for its honesty, its non-judgmental approach and Dean’s practical tips, this book offers a middle ground for those keen to tweak both their habits and their assumptions.


  • Self-Care for the Real World

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    SELF-CARE FOR THE REAL WORLD

    Nadia Narain And Katia Narain Phillips

    £11.89

    Sisters and wellness pioneers Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips have been known amongst their clients and friends as the women to head to when the going gets tough. Nadia, a yoga teacher, and Katia, a chef and healthy living expert, both have long held careers with huge fans and followings – including the likes of Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Reese Witherspoon. This book is all about practical tips that really will help you take time out for yourself and reset your priorities, making it a great book to kick off a new regime and new year. 


    SELF-CARE FOR THE REAL WORLD

    Nadia Narain And Katia Narain Phillips

    £11.89

    Sisters and wellness pioneers Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips have been known amongst their clients and friends as the women to head to when the going gets tough. Nadia, a yoga teacher, and Katia, a chef and healthy living expert, both have long held careers with huge fans and followings – including the likes of Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Reese Witherspoon. This book is all about practical tips that really will help you take time out for yourself and reset your priorities, making it a great book to kick off a new regime and new year. 



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