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The Art of Extreme Self-Care 2-CD: Transforming Your Life One Month at a Time

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I remember seeing Cheryl Richardson on Oprah over a decade ago telling women in the audience that they needed to put themselves first - make time for themselves before their family and their jobs. The audience literally attacked her, saying their families came first, their jobs second, and to do otherwise was just plain wrong.

A decade later, we all realize that Cheryl was just ahead of her time. She knew years ago that if you put yourself first emotionally, mentally and spiritually every day, then you would not only be in great health - but you would genuinely have something to give back to the people that surround you.

A person who has taken time (even as little as an hour a day) to listen to music they love, write in a journal, read an article or book that nourishes them, or talk a soulful walk - will find themselves not only more giving and loving, but much more creative in their personal and professional lives.

Cheryl's latest book gives you one task to do each month and resources to read or discover with each task. Her previous book Life Makeovers gave you one task a week. Knowing how frazzled we have become over the past decade; Cheryl wisely gives us thirty days to create a new soul nourishing habit each month.

I highly recommend all of her books and CDs but suggest if you never take time for yourself - start with this one. You will find yourself slowing down to connect with your soul, and feeling more energized and whole when you do.

Because I so enjoyed Cheryl Richardson's last book, The Unmistakable Touch of Grace, I have been eagerly awaiting her next book. Alas, it is not due to be released until January. But, in unusual timing, the audio summary of the book, the Art of Extreme Self-Care, is available before release of the book.

This two CD audio package features Cheryl personally covering the twelve elements she has woven into a thoughtful mosaic of the notion of extreme self-care. She uses twelve elements so as to create a yearlong program of self-improvement. She suggests that listeners work on one element each month in order to give new behaviors an opportunity to root.

This program is typical of the excellence with which Cheryl creates new material. The concepts are practical, well explained, and delightfully supported by a story from Cheryl's own life to illustrate the concept. As I said in reviewing her last book, Cheryl has moved from being a traditional teacher to a wonderful conversationalist who teaches by openly sharing experiences from her own life. So many self help authors use stories involving others to make their points. Not so with Cheryl! It's as if she opened up her home and invited you to watch as she (occasionally) bumps through life. Her gracious humanity is one of her many strengths.

Hearing Cheryl on audio just enhances this very personal style of communication. Not once in the entire program does Cheryl preach at the listener...instead she effectively invites the listener to walk the road of life with her.

So many of her stories brought a smile to my heart, as I pictured Cheryl having the experience and as I related to my own experiences with some of the very same bumps of life. "Hands off the Wheel" brought me back to the time when my business experienced significant growth when I finally let go of controlling every decision of my colleagues. Other sections, e.g., "The Absolute No List," provide me with opportunities for new personal performance gains as they are lessons I have yet to master.

Cheryl's timing in releasing this material (the audio and the book) is divine. I believe we are headed for some very challenging times...times where self-care will be especially critical for all. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful guide, for such an important activity, during such turbulent times.

At a time when many will be cutting back expenditures on holiday gifts, this audio is an inexpensive way to express your compassion for a family member, friend, or co-worker. It is a gift that has the potential to make a real difference, for the recipient, throughout 2009.

This book came out shortly after the death of my 13 year old daughter from cancer. I heard about it though one of those regular emails from Hay House about a new book.

All of my life, I have taken care of others. And although I like caring for others, I began to feel that I was lost in that process. This book has been pivotal in helping me get through the grief process and depression following my daughter's death. I now am learning to take care of me first. That if I do, then I have so much more to give back to the world. It's totally a win-win proposition. Taking care of me does mean that I say "No" to some things, AND it means that I get to say "YES" to much more.

I am currently doing a workshop at my church that is based on this book. I am taking Cheryl's online course as well. I am so very grateful to Cheryl for writing this book, doing the online course, being out there changing the world.

Eternally grateful,

Pam Hauser, RN, LMBT
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I think this CD had some practical tips for individuals who overextend themselves, taking care of others and forgetting to meet their own needs. I think most of us already know we should do most of the steps she suggests but this CD does serve as a reminder. It could be a thoughtful gift for someone you know you neglects themselves.

Awesome production offering a friendly reminder to nurture your mind, body, and spirit if you want to live your best life. Excellent gift packed with practical coaching challenges to enrich and empower women as mothers,wives,and friends.

Great Eye opener. I can't wait to get in the car and catch the next chapter.

A wonderful book on the benefits of Extreme Self-Care and "how" to actually put it into practice. Cheryl Richardson is an exceptional personal coach who can help us learn how to change our lives for the better -- Including the impact it will have on our family and friends. I do have another of her books which is much more detailed but more about organization than personal growth. I would have liked for this book to have more examples, more substance behind her words -- The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that I was left wanting more!! Read Cheryl's insights. If you truly put these ideas into practice, they will change your life.

The information in these CDs was life changing. Cheryl Richardson is an angel. The right teacher at the right time for me. I hope to meet her someday and attend one of her seminars. Thank you Cheryl for bringing this message to the world!

I find this to be a rather different version of "You can heal your life" masterly and essential work-however a really good one. If you would like to get a more in-depth work, it is the work you might want to consider. I found some new things in this audio-recording, and I really like Cheryl's down-to-earth, funny examples from her life. I highly recommend it.