Self Care Year

So, you've tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you're confused because none of the techniques are working for you. That's okay! You just haven't found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You're a Sagittarius—you need to write in a journal, go outside or plan a weekend away somewhere! Your body is a temple, and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs.

So, you've tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you're confused because none of the techniques are working for you. That's ok! You just haven't found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You're a Capricorn—you need to meditate, catch up with your friends or enjoy a meal at a lavish restaurant! Your body is a temple and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs.

There are plenty of books and resources about how to properly care for your new baby, but what about caring for yourself? Maria Lianos-Carbone, founder of AMotherWorld.com, outlines the proper care and feeding of mothers during their baby's first year. From the physical and emotional changes a new mom will undergo to rekindling intimacy with her partner, Oh Baby! A Mom's Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year keeps the focus on moms.

The post-partum period is challenging. Everyone - your mom, well-meaning strangers, and your OB/Gyn - constantly tells you to get more sleep, make sure you're eating well-balanced meals, and drink lots of water. But every time someone offers you a bit of advice, you want to throw your hands to the sky and shout, "But how?"

In The Self-Care Solution, physician and ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton offers readers a peek into her world as she shares the 12 wellness challenges that helped her transform her health and well-being. She shows us that it is possible to live the lives we desire by simply taking small steps and recasting our challenges as opportunities for change.