The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care

<B>Some days you need a pick-me-up, some days you need a life preserver.</B><BR /> &ldquo;For most of us,&rdquo; writes Anna Borges, &ldquo;self-care is a wide spectrum of decisions and actions that soothe and fortify us against all the shit we deal with.&rdquo; You may already practice some form of self-care, whether it&rsquo;s taking an extra-long shower after a stressful day, splurging on a ~fancy~ dinner, or choosing Netflix over that friend-of-a-friend&rsquo;s birthday party. But when life gets so overwhelming that you want to stay in bed, some more <I>radical</I> care is crucial to maintain your sanity.<BR /><I>The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care</I> is here to help you exist in the world. Borges gathers over 200 tips, activities, and stories (from experts and everyday people alike) into an A-to-Z list&mdash;from <B>asking for help</B> and <B>burning negative thoughts</B> to the importance of <B>touch</B> and catching some <B>Zzz&rsquo;s.</B> Make any day a little more OK with new skills in your self-care toolkit&mdash;and energy to show up for yourself.