6 Self-Care and Self-Love Books to Read ASAP

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On the topics of self-care and self-love, naturally, come books that highlight the importance of each and how you can prioritize healthy practices in your daily life.

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What I appreciate most about Borges’ perspective is that anything can really be a form of self-care, as long as it serves you in a healthy and meaningful way.

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I Am ******* Radiant by D.A. Sarac

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My Therapist Says: Advice You Should Probably (Not) Follow

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving A **** by Mark Manson

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Organized in three main sections, this book is divided into loving yourself, loving your body, and bringing it all together. Each section contains passages of defining self-love, taking quizzes, responding to self-love challenges, and answering self-love prompts.

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Girl Up by Laura Bates

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Which of these will you read first?

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6 Self-Care and Self-Love Books to Read ASAP