Abstract

That mental fatigue you’re feeling might be influenced by your everyday lifestyle.
A beginner-friendly guide to “Lifestyle Self-Care” that helps you build emotional stability through sleep, nutrition, and exercise!

If you’re feeling physically or mentally unwell,
“Lifestyle Self-Care” is a practice to help you take care of yourself.
And it’s okay if you can’t do it every day.
Understanding how your daily habits impact your mental health
is also a key part of learning self-care.

◎ Contents

CHAPTER 1 – The Basics of “Lifestyle Self-Care”
CHAPTER 2 – Morning Self-Care in Small Pockets of Time
CHAPTER 3 – Daytime Self-Care for Specific Physical Complaints
CHAPTER 4 – Pre-Bedtime Self-Care to Reset Your Mood
CHAPTER 5 – Self-Care for Weekends to Show Yourself Kindness

Appendix 1 – Daily Activity & Sleep Logs
Appendix 2 – Hormones and Food: Ingredient & Recipe Guide

Author’s Information

Representative of the Kobe Psychological Therapy Center. Licensed psychologist and clinical psychologist. Provides individual psychotherapy mainly using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. With over 20 years of counseling experience, he has treated a total of 15,000 patients. In 2020, he began online counseling and is active globally, responding to consultations not only from within Japan but also from overseas. As a "Calm Fullness Navigator," he is also actively involved in distributing email newsletters and providing online programs.