{"product_id":"take-care-of-yourself","title":"A Good Deck: Take Care of Yourself","description":"\u003cb\u003eOne \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eard, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ene \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003emall \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003etep \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eoward \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eositive \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ehange\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Even though the saying goes \"Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others,\" it can feel overwhelming to prioritize your own self-care. How to even begin? According to recent research on the psychology of micro-actions, real change begins with a single small step. Starting small allows you to keep a promise to yourself, reinforcing your own self-worth while taking incremental action toward big change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Perfect for a nightstand or desk, A Good Deck:\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eTake Care of Yourself is full of accessible, positive suggestions for self-care-themed simple steps divided in 6 categories: MIND \/ BODY, YOUR SPACE, NATURE, COMMUNITY, WORK, and PLAY with micro-actions, such as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite yourself a thank-you note for something you did last week and put it on your desk or bathroom mirror.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep outside today for the sole purpose of feeling the sun on your face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill three water bottles with ice water and leave them in strategic places around the house, close to where you like to spend time. Hydration is now within reach!  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpend five minutes on a task that’s been difficult to start. If you get stuck in the first minute, try to outline the task and revisit the basics of what needs to be done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe down a surface of your home that might need a little extra attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText someone you haven’t reached out to in a while—“Just thinking of you!” is enough. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo into a closet or a quiet room, shut off the lights, and set a timer for just a few minutes. Close your eyes and enjoy the sensory deprivation. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e One card at a time, one day at a time, readers can take these small actions to care for themselves and begin a lifelong journey of happiness and self-love.","brand":"Workman Publishing","offers":[{"title":"9781950500963","offer_id":40117194817713,"sku":"9781950500963","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1210\/1100\/products\/9781950500963_86445ada-9388-4531-a4b3-eed43d9039e2.jpg?v=1634899791","url":"https:\/\/workman-feed-prod.myshopify.com\/products\/take-care-of-yourself","provider":"zzz_Workman Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}