Really appreciated this book and the blend of practical and theological focus on self-care. I’ve read various articles about self-care and this is my first book all about self-care. I like the comprehensive approach to all parts of self - soul, heart, mind, and strength. I also appreciate the focus on self-care as part of faith in God to care for us and empowering us to continue serving and loving others. I also found helpful the reflective questions at the end of sections and the tips at the end of chapters.

The reason I put it at 4 instead of 5 stars is some of the chapters seemed less in-depth or I didn’t find super insightful or practical (like the chapter on food). Also parts of the book are pretty specific to this current time, and may get outdated in a few years. But overall I really enjoyed this book and found a lot of practical advice and theology for the importance of self-care. I plan to go back to some ideas, questions and suggestions to apply over time.