Self-care is not an act of selfishness, but a powerful commitment to looking out for yourself. You need to put yourself on your to-do list, too, make sure you have agency over your decisions, and nurture your own well-being so you can better show up for yourself and others. In this book of true stories from people just like you, chosen from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library, discover how prioritizing your mental, emotional, and physical health can lead to a more balanced, fulfilled life, benefiting both you and those around you.

Where are you on your to-do list? Are you even on it? This new collection of stories drawn from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library shows you how to prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical health. These practical tips, inspiring stories, and actionable ideas will help you lead a more balanced, fulfilling life, benefiting both you and the people closest to you.

Self-care is not a luxury; it’s an essential part of being a functioning human being. These 101 true, personal stories, shared with you by women and men from all walks of life, are arranged in eleven inspirational chapters:

• “No” Is a Complete Sentence
• Channel Your Inner Warrior
• Take Back Your Power
• Reclaim Your Calendar
• Get Outside in Nature
• Love Who You Are
• Do What You Love
• Find Your Fitness
• You Come First
• Make Me-Time
• Treat Yourself