'A bracingly honest, galvanising and necessarily provocative look
at "self-care" through a political and feminist lens' Pandora Sykes
'This isn't just another self-help book. A clear-eyed look at the
way social systems drain our energy, and a concrete set of
principles to rely on as we declare independence from these
systems' Martha Beck 'A helpful and timely book that every woman
needs' Julia Samuel What does self-care really mean? From puppy
yoga to gua shas, we are promised pastel-coloured 'quick fixes' to
long-term social problems that cause burnout and stress. But the
truth is you can't meditate your way out of a 40-hour work week
with no childcare. So when these promises prove empty, we are made
to feel like failures within a system that is failing us. Now,
psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin offers a sustainable practice for
real self-care. Based on her clinical and personal experience, Dr
Lakshmin's revolutionary framework reimagines self-care as an
ongoing, internal process that involves making difficult decisions
in line with your values, putting boundaries in place, treating
yourself with compassion and asserting your power. Practising it
has the power to change your relationships, your workplace, and our
broken systems. Her work serves as a wake-up call, reminding us
that wellbeing is not a product to buy, but a way to be. It is time
to let go of the illusions of wellness and start practising real
self-care. Because the result - having ownership over your life -
is nothing less than a personal and social revolution.
General
| Imprint: |
Penguin (Cornerstone)
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
February 2024 |
| Authors: |
Pooja Lakshmin
|
| Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
| Pages: |
304 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-84794-372-9 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-84794-372-1 |
| Barcode: |
9781847943729 |
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