Self Care Check List

What is Self Care?

Self Care can be defined as the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.

Below we have curated a list of simple self-care practices that can be added to your everyday regime to promote optimal health. Enjoy and take time out of your day for yourself, always.

The Pep Talk Book Picks: March 2022

Books handpicked every month designed to achieve a healthy mind, as well as spark an interest in reading by highlighting books and authors with relevant topics

The hand-selected books for March 2022 are; All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks and Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab. Although these are both books originally read at the beginning of 2022. We felt they were especially important to highlight for the initial launch of this platform because of the key themes presented in both.

All About Love: New Visions by Bell Books can be summarized by saying a spiritual awakening is essential in any culture that lacks love. Bell Hooks defines love as "the will to nurture our own and another's spiritual growth.” Throughout the book, Hooks explains how a love ethic can be applied to everyday life scenarios which in turn will result in increased levels of overall happiness and success.

This book is great for readers because it discusses the basis for self-love as well as how establishing a personal and deep-rooted relationship with oneself ultimately leads to a balanced lifestyle.

Our favorite quote from the book- “ When we can see ourselves as we truly are and accept ourselves, we build the necessary foundation for self-love.” -Bell Hooks

The Pep Talk rates this book 5/5 and strongly recommends

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab teaches us to stop sleeping on our potential. This book serves as a guide to giving yourself the treatment and energy you deserve by setting clear boundaries in your personal and professional life including friendships, and romantic relationships.

Boundaries can be defined as a psychological demarcation that protects the integrity of an individual or group or that helps the person or group set realistic limits on participation in a relationship or activity. In other less complicated words not written by dictionary.com; boundaries are expectations and needs that help you feel safe and comfortable in your relationships.

This book is great for readers because setting boundaries in your various relationships is important. It lays the groundwork for healthy, effective communication so that both parties are properly understood and can move in a forward direction without any confusion. Setting clear boundaries is an important part of a healthy mind. When clear boundaries are set and you don't have to worry about being misunderstood or treated poorly, your mind can nurture positive thoughts and feelings, leading to more productivity and success in your everyday life.

Our favorite quote from the book- “How they treat you is about who they are, not who you are.” -Nedra Glover Tawwab

The Pep Talk rates this book 5/5 and highly recommends

XOXO,

The Pep Talk