Reclaim your energy and restore balance with help from an expert and mother who's been in your shoes Repair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs by Leslie Forde is a transformative guide that addresses the overwhelming demands faced by working moms. By reshaping the narrative around energy management rather than time management (and how to access new sources of fuel), Forde offers a refreshing perspective on achieving a more aligned life. This book isn't about balancing work and home in the conventional sense; it's about investing in self-care to enhance all facets of…mehr
Reclaim your energy and restore balance with help from an expert and mother who's been in your shoes Repair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs by Leslie Forde is a transformative guide that addresses the overwhelming demands faced by working moms. By reshaping the narrative around energy management rather than time management (and how to access new sources of fuel), Forde offers a refreshing perspective on achieving a more aligned life. This book isn't about balancing work and home in the conventional sense; it's about investing in self-care to enhance all facets of life, allowing more opportunities for personal growth, enjoyment, and efficacy. In the book, Forde presents a framework for prioritizing physical, emotional, and intellectual self-care. Through personal experiences and extensive research, she identifies the challenges unique to working moms, including those from other marginalized communities. This book is a call to action to stop deprioritizing yourself and to start using your energy differently to live a healthier and more fulfilling life. Inside the book: * Learn to prioritize your needs without losing personal and professional momentum * Transform your approach to caregiving and career with practical strategies * Understand the importance of self-care in sustaining your social and emotional well-being Repair with Self-Care is the perfect resource for mothers who combine hands-on, loving care for their children with growth in a demanding career. Employers committed to supporting working parents will also find valuable insights into retaining this vital segment of their workforce. By embracing Forde's strategies, moms can reclaim their energy and live more fulfilled, integrated lives.
LESLIE FORDE has 10 years' experience in leadership roles in media, research, and technology companies that served the childcare, eldercare, mental health, and education sectors. Her writing has appeared in major publications, including The Washington Post, Slate, Parents Magazine, TLNT, and Directorship.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction vii Section One: Free Your Mind 1 Chapter 1: Escape from the Tunnel 3 Chapter 2: See the Three Ghosts for What They Are 21 Chapter 3: Emerge from the (Mental) Fog 45 Section Two: Ease Your Workload 57 Chapter 4: Shift, Trim, Eliminate, and Repeat 59 Chapter 5: Overcome Common Boundary Traps 69 Chapter 6: Get Strategic with Your Childcare Support 95 Chapter 7: Outsource or Spouse Source 119 Section Three: Fuel Your Future 141 Chapter 8: Why Health Span Matters to Your Potential 143 Chapter 9: The Importance of Emotional Health 157 Chapter 10: The Magic of Movement 175 Chapter 11: Manage Energy Inputs Including Your Nutrition and Hormonal Health 189 Chapter 12: Make the Space for Learning and Growth 207 Chapter 13: Healthy Adult Relationships and Energetic Space 225 Afterword: Tools You Can Use 239 Acknowledgments 241 Index 245
Introduction vii Section One: Free Your Mind 1 Chapter 1: Escape from the Tunnel 3 Chapter 2: See the Three Ghosts for What They Are 21 Chapter 3: Emerge from the (Mental) Fog 45 Section Two: Ease Your Workload 57 Chapter 4: Shift, Trim, Eliminate, and Repeat 59 Chapter 5: Overcome Common Boundary Traps 69 Chapter 6: Get Strategic with Your Childcare Support 95 Chapter 7: Outsource or Spouse Source 119 Section Three: Fuel Your Future 141 Chapter 8: Why Health Span Matters to Your Potential 143 Chapter 9: The Importance of Emotional Health 157 Chapter 10: The Magic of Movement 175 Chapter 11: Manage Energy Inputs Including Your Nutrition and Hormonal Health 189 Chapter 12: Make the Space for Learning and Growth 207 Chapter 13: Healthy Adult Relationships and Energetic Space 225 Afterword: Tools You Can Use 239 Acknowledgments 241 Index 245
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