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The Art of Extreme Self-Care: Transform Your Life One Month at a Time
by
Cheryl Richardson (Goodreads Author)
This life-changing handbook by best-selling author Cheryl Richardson offers you 12 strategies to transform your life one month at a time. Designed as a practical, action-oriented program, each chapter challenges you to alter one behavior that keeps getting you in trouble.
The book is filled with personal stories of how Cheryl and others have learned to make the practice of...more
The book is filled with personal stories of how Cheryl and others have learned to make the practice of...more
Hardcover, 136 pages
Published
January 1st 2009
by Hay House
(first published January 1st 2008)
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Mar 10, 2013
Miss Downtown NYC
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One of my friends sent me an email with "Downtime" from Cheryl Richardson aka Coach on Call. Then I stumbled on this book in the local library and it seemed like a sign that I should read it or at least skim it.
Interesting that Thomas Leonard, founder of Coach University, was her coach. This is where she learned the model of extreme self care. Peter Block was mentored by Dr. Koestenbaum and shortly afterwards went on to write "Flawless Consulting", etc. Block discussed it in the introduction to...more
Interesting that Thomas Leonard, founder of Coach University, was her coach. This is where she learned the model of extreme self care. Peter Block was mentored by Dr. Koestenbaum and shortly afterwards went on to write "Flawless Consulting", etc. Block discussed it in the introduction to...more
I'm already a fan of Louise Hay. I love this book by two exceptional women, Cheryl Richardson and Louise Hay. It's written in the form of conversations between the two, where Cheryl asks Louise questions about her life. Louise briefly recounts how she came to her life's work, but mostly focuses on how affirmations and changing your thoughts can lead you to a better life. The book is short, but the affirmations alone are worth the price. I love the way they are gathered together by topic at the b...more
I think I've read so many of these types of books I've become jaded. Not that this one doesn't have some useful advice. But in the end, it's just more of the same ol' same ol': love yourself, learn to say no, take care of your health, clean up your space, establish a rhythm, relinquish some control, allow yourself to be sensitive and nurture that quality, let go of anger, and find something to be passionate about. All common-sense, practical advice in taking care of yourself. If you manage to do...more
Oct 25, 2012
Susan
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
self-growth-transformation
Each of Cheryl Richardson’s 12 steps are meant to be practiced an entire month and are particularly helpful to those who habitually put others before themselves. I found that her suggestions and methods made a lot of sense, and naturally different individuals would find some ideas more applicable to themselves than others. When I found myself balking here and there, Richardson’s next words anticipated that skeptical response and immediately acknowledged the reader / listener’s discomfort, and th...more
I listened to the audio book and it was very helpful in not becoming so overwhelmed in everyday life. There are many good pointers to help you not be so overwhelmed. If this being from asking for help from a loved one to setting boundaries on what you will put up with in your life. The end of the book is very helpful in making a checklist for you and how to life a wonderful stress free life. I would recommend this to anyone that is having a hard time keeping up with the everyday task of life.
I'm just getting started with this book, but it's a good sequel (for me) to The Unmistakable Touch of Grace, which I'm just finishing. I'm also involved in an online monthly seminar with Cheryl, going chapter by chapter thru this book. Join us!
Cheryl is one of my two muses at the moment; Jacques Salome is the other. Cheryl is wise and caring, insightful, and truly gifted as a life coach. I highly recommend anything that she has written, as well as her seminars.
Cheryl is one of my two muses at the moment; Jacques Salome is the other. Cheryl is wise and caring, insightful, and truly gifted as a life coach. I highly recommend anything that she has written, as well as her seminars.
As someone who was raised as a people pleaser and put up with epic amounts of abuse from irrational people growing up...I found this book very helpful in sorting out the bullshit found in most relationships. I have been told many times that I'm "too sensitive" and this book reminded me that this is actually a gift and something that should be gaurded and cherished because it has made me the caring person I am today. It offers tools to help remind yourself that you must come first or you will hav...more
This is one of the few books I'd probably give a 3.5 star to but plan to read again. The reason...it is just simple and fast but it is something a person needs to be reminded of. The info is basic and standard so it may not be revolutionary but I like it because it is short. You can read/skim it quickly and remind yourself of all the things you should be doing to keep life in balance.
I hope to pick it up about 2 times a year and adjust my life again :)
I hope to pick it up about 2 times a year and adjust my life again :)
My girlfriend, who I borrowed this book from, is totally the person the introduction to the book describes. Not so much me, but there was still some useful information in the book. I especially liked the sections on creating balancing routines, the Absolute No and Absolute Yes lists, creating soul-nourishing space, setting limits on negative influences (people, technology, news) and being an active partner in your own health care.
Have been feeling overwhelmed with life and was looking for practical advice on how to make more time and space for myself. This book is full of ideas many of which I plan to start practicing. I have been subconciously putting my needs low down on the priority list and have been so busy being everything for everybody I've lost touch with myself. Time for change and this book is an excellent kick-start. Recommended.
Overall, this is a good, helpful book for removing stress from your life and taking care of yourself. However, several of her solutions involved 1) hiring a service to cook/clean etc for you, and/or 2) delegate more to your staff etc. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to hire someone else to do stuff for them, and not everyone is a manager or supervisor at a company. One is supposed to take a year to read it, doing a chapter each month. I didn't do that.
Don't let the title fool you. Extreme Self Care is not about caring for yourself to the detriment of others, but caring for yourself so that you are better able to help the people you choose to help and perform the tasks you choose to perform. It is about appreciating your life, not rushing through it. While religion is not a part of her book, it easily fits in with her 12 step plan.
I would give this book 3.5 stars if given the chance. It's a great review of good concepts for taking care of yourself. For me it was a little thin on programs and needed to go more into depth on 'why' to do these things, how it affects you (based on studies), etc. I guess I just needed it to be a bit meatier to be more relevant.
Great idea though, and the ideas inside are good.
Great idea though, and the ideas inside are good.
Every mom needs to read this. Every caregiver needs to read this. I wish I had read it a long time ago! The principles may appear simple, but if that were true, then we would all be applying them effortlessly into our lives. The fact is, we don't (especially women and REALLY especially mothers!). Learning to take care of ourselves has become a lost art, but one that we can resurrect if we so choose. Cheryl shows us how.
This book is what helped change my life and my way of thinking. I keep it near and dear to me. Because of this book, I have ventured out further and now follow Cheryl Richardson on Facebook. I have put into practice daily affirmations and have begun to even write my own. This book has encouraged me to truly change my life and view the world with a refreshed set of eyes.
I really enjoyed this book! Cheryl Richardson not only gives insight on how to take on a new challenge each month, but gives her own account on how she came to write this book. I would definitely recommend! I even got one as a gift for a friend so she can learn the Art of nurturing herself, as now its her turn. Definitely one to have in your collection.
Here's the thing. I did read this book. It's just that after a chapter or two I realized it's a lot of common sense and I already know (but don't implement) everything she was talking about.
I didn't want to take it off my lists because I did actually go through it, but I just didn't finish the whole thing.
So. There it is.
I didn't want to take it off my lists because I did actually go through it, but I just didn't finish the whole thing.
So. There it is.
I truly enjoyed this book. It has come at a time in my life when I need to heed the advice that Richardson offers. I borrowed this book from the library but will be purchasing it to re-read often. I recommend this book to anyone who needs to remember to breathe, step-back and put themself first when life gets tough, enjoy!
A froo-froo, typical self-help, much-needed reminder to give myself a break. Less about bubble baths and pedicures and more about thinking before saying yes to everything, being a martyr/victim and sacrificing your own well-being for the sake of stupid crap ingrained in you by our culture or a flawed upbringing.
Cheryl Richardson provides and guides with valueable advice everyone should take, to care for themselves in a meaningful way. A step by step guide provides easy ways to make thoughtful changes where they are needed. We all deserve to enrich ourselves with this type of care. A must-read for all :-)
I simply love Cheryl Richardson and any time I can take a moment to read some of her very thoughtful advice I do. And one of these days I hope to be as good at taking care of myself as I am of taking care of others!
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Jul 26, 2009
Deborah
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
self-help,
non-fiction
A quick read, unless you decided to study the tips Richardson has for taking better care of the most important person in your life: YOU! Some of her suggestions include saying "I love you" to your reflection every day, listening to your body's needs (including getting annual health examines, eating healthy, exercising), saying "no" and delegating, and recognizing the persistent complaints that run through our heads about life tell us we need to put some commitments on hold, delegate, or cancel t...more
Interesting reading. I find it amusing that most of the stuff she describes in her book we already know one way or another but we live such busy and cluttered life's that we often forget or ignore.
When I picked this book up, I expected lists of ideas for taking care of yourself. I was really surprised at the clarity and depth in this little book. Real wisdom in its covers. 3 1/2 stars.
Definitely a few good tidbids, but not overwhelmingly helpful. I didn't like the tone she used...she almost seemed a bit full of herself (like aren't I great because I take care of myself).
Step by Step practise for putting yourself first. Creative and masterfully written. A must read for women who look after others first and may sometime neglect themselves.
Although this seemed well...a little extreme, it is a must read for those who do not know what they need or want because of self sacrificing behaviors.
I really enjoyed this book It has certainly helped me think about how I take care of other people and not myself. A book well worth reading.
Feb 26, 2010
Brenda Grizzle
is currently reading it
I love Cheryl Richardson. This book is a great tool and will continue to refer to this once I've completed the many exercises and reading.
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Cheryl Richardson is the author of The New York Times bestselling books, Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers, Stand Up for Your Life, The Unmistakable Touch of Grace and her new book The Art of Extreme Self Care. She was the first president of the International Coach Federation and holds one of their first Master Certified Coach credentials. Cheryl is also the recipient of the 2000 Motivation...more
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