This came at a time when I really needed to read it, so for me it was the perfect read.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

I found this to be an interesting read with some good advice.
For a reader who enjoys self help books this would be a grest addition.

I feel like the author has given information in a good way so that the reader isn't overwhelmed with it and can actually feel like it helps them.

This book is actually for the ones who really need it. And I do feel that everyone needs to read this book at least once.

Thank you, Broad Book Basics, for the advance reading copy.

Most of us are engaged in one activity or the other even when we aren’t working and it sure leads to some kind of breakdown one way or the other. But usually we don’t tend to know this and tend to ignore the signs, become overwhelmed and frustrated.

Somehow we don’t realise all these unless we pick up such books or read something that makes us realise the signs.

This book is exactly that. Has all the helpful tips and practical advice. Go for it.

This was a beautiful book about self love. my Emotional self had me absolutely captivated and it was a fast, easy, and wonderful read!

Very well written and helps give you other people's views
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Another well written book from Venita Vance -- it seems she decided to put her pandemic time at home to good use. This book has a kind, informative tone and reads like a modern mom's cliff notes on how to take care of yourself. She's LGBTQ+ aware -- mentioning biphobia and transphobia as sources of stress in one part. She covers all the basics: setting boundaries, exercise, sleep, meditation, nutrition, journaling, hobbies -- all essential to achieving balance and learning how to make yourself happy. She emphasizes that self care is not something you just add to your agenda but a perspective and a way of looking at your life and how you do things: rearranging priorities, being self-aware, building good habits.

There's not much in the book that I'd argue against -- her few mentions of her God and spirituality, along with the perspective that slowing down and taking care of yourself will make you "more productive" -- one of the benefits of self-care listed is "You'll become more productive" which she explains: "Contrary to popular belief, slowing down can help you spend more time being deliberate with your time and concentrating on what is genuinely essential."

She recommends mantras for independent meditation, including "The Jesus Prayer in the Christian tradition, the holy name of God in Judaism, or the om mantra of Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Eastern religions"" -- which I find a bit confusing and it seems to indicate an egalitarian and incomplete understanding of world religions.

The "conclusion" of the book is a bit thin and there are no references or citations but overall, the book is a net positive and an enjoyable read that reinforces the most common, popular recommendations for self-care.

This book is free on Kindle right now! I suggest purchasing it if you want to learn about emotional wellness. I enjoyed the tips and tricks that Vance provided. I've been practicing self care for a few years and I'm always interested in furthering my emotional self healing.

Give this book a read and connect with your emotional self through yoga, meditation, spiritual growth and more!