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Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World Hardcover – November 16, 2021

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“[Shelly Tygielski] is saving people’s lives . . . and giving them hope.”
— President Joe Biden

“[Shelly Tygielski] is like a superhero whose special superpower is her heart.”
— Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of Thrive

Sit Down to Rise Up is the book you didn’t realize you desperately needed. Shelly shares the lessons she learned from mining the depths of darkness. . . . This book is a gift. And Shelly is a powerhouse.”
— Debra Messing, award-winning actress and activist

“Shelly Tygielski is the real deal, a force of nature.”
— Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, bestselling author of Wherever You Go, There You Are

“The writing is friendly and warm, brimming with energy, imagery, and positivity — and there’s nothing fluffy about it. Indeed, this advice stands to be life-changing.”
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“Shelly is one of the great mindfulness teachers of our time, a captivating storyteller, and the epitome of what it means to authentically live a heart-based life.”
— davidji, bestselling author of Sacred Powers

“Shelly has proved that one person can bring awe into the life of another, that we all can make a difference, and that asking for help is incredibly brave.”
— Maria Shriver, award-winning journalist and bestselling author

“This work of heart will change your life as it provides us all with a practical guide to transforming our selves from the inside out to create more collaboration and well-being in our shared world.”
— Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Mind, Aware, and IntraConnected

“Through Shelly, we’re reminded that our weary hearts are more than strong enough to love the world as we love ourselves.”
— Susanna Schrobsdorff, TIME magazine editor at large

“This is a do-not-miss book for anyone skeptical of the idea of self-care. It will inspire you to show up in ways big and small.”
— Busy Philipps, award-winning actress and bestselling author

“Shelly’s story and her ability to take action will show people how much power they really have.
Sit Down to Rise Up is for anyone who is ready to heal themselves and help heal the world.”
— Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez), New York Times bestselling author, activist, and influencer

“Shelly is making mindfulness and self-care more accessible to everyone but specifically for individuals who have experienced trauma. In
Sit Down to Rise Up, she makes the important argument that the inner journey for each person must be connected to our actions and words in the outer world for true well-being to emerge.”
— David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation

“Few people in the world are actually making the measurable, tangible impact that Shelly is. That’s beautiful all by itself, but what she’s taught me in life, and in this brilliant book, is that radical self-care is what makes her productive life of action possible. She’s my peer hero and I hope this book will make her yours.”
— Shaun King, activist and New York Times bestselling author of Make Change

“Kindness can be contagious and [Shelly] proved that.”
— Kelly Clarkson, Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, and television host of The Kelly Clarkson Show

“In this remarkable new book, Shelly illuminates the ways in which love has become her primary motivation, her guiding principle, and a unifying theme for her revolutionary work as a teacher, writer, and activist . . . Her book is a gift to its readers and to those they will touch.”
— Bryan Welch, CEO of Mindful Communications and Mindful Magazine

“From the very first page, Shelly’s stories blow you away. . . . If the entire world read this book, we would solve all of our problems, fast. Of all the many mindful voices in the world, Shelly’s is one we should be listening to.”
— Justin Michael Williams, author of Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us

“A must-read for anyone interested in living a life of meaning, purpose, and service.”
— Rich Fernandez, PhD, CEO of Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute

“Shelly has the extraordinary ability to turn confusing, frustrating, even demoralizing moments into opportunities for connection and love. Here she teaches us how to do the same. This book draws on her rare combination of wisdom, warmth, and an extraordinarily practical mind.”
— Jessica Yellin, award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and founder of News Not Noise

“This book, and Shelly’s story, deeply inspired me in the way few self-help books do. Yes, self-care is at its heart, but
Sit Down to Rise Up transcends our culture’s common focus on individual wellness, demonstrating the greater power and purpose in applying these principles to communal care. In doing so, it helps to answer life’s central question of ‘what are we here for, anyway?’ ”
— Emily McDowell, writer, illustrator, and founder of Em & Friends

“After the Parkland shooting, Shelly Tygielski was there for my family and our community to offer support, love, and healing. Her embrace of my family and our community continues to this day. This is how she lives her life.”
— Fred Guttenberg, activist and author of Find the Helpers

Sit Down to Rise Up helps us rediscover what we already know to be true: that long-lasting fulfillment in life is inextricably tied to community and purpose. In this book, Shelly Tygielski provides us with the grounding and agency to bring our best selves forward into a world that needs us.”
— Jeff Krasno, founder of Commune and Wanderlust

“Shelly Tygielski’s writing synthesizes deep wisdom, practical science, and direct experience. She clearly illuminates the power of caring for ourselves. The radical self-care she invites us to engage in goes beyond self-centered wellness. It is anchored in a resolve to contribute to our collective well-being.”
— Dr. Angel Acosta, director of fellowship at the Garrison Institute

“I love this woman! She’s transformed my life in so many ways, and once you read this book, she will transform yours, too.”
— Jhoni Marchinko, Emmy Award–winning screenwriter on Will & Grace, 2 Broke Girls, and Murphy Brown

About the Author

Shelly Tygielski is a trauma-informed mindfulness teacher, self-care activist, and the founder of the global grassroots mutual aid organization Pandemic of Love. Her work has been featured by over one hundred media outlets, including CNN Heroes, the Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS This Morning, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. A Garrison Institute Fellow, she has been called one of the “12 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement” by Mindful.org and teaches self-care and resilience at organizations and to audiences around the world.

Beloved comedian, bestselling author, TV personality, and activist
Chelsea Handler lives in Los Angeles.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New World Library (November 16, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1608687449
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1608687442
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Shelly Tygielski has been hailed by individuals ranging from President Joe Biden to Arianna Huffington and Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn to Maria Shriver. She is the founder of the global, grassroots mutual aid organization, Pandemic of Love. Her work has been featured in over 100 media outlets including on CNN Heroes, The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS This Morning, the New York Times and Washington Post. She is a trauma-informed mindfulness teacher and a Garrison Institute Fellow who has been called one of the “12 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement” by Mindful Magazine. Shelly has taught formalized self-care and resilience at organizations around the world and is widely considered to be a self-care activist. She is happily married to her husband, Jason, and is the mother of a son she adores, Liam. In her free time, Shelly enjoys skateboarding, playing guitar and making craft cocktails. She and her husband are currently living a nomadic existence, moving to a new location every few months.

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I ordered a copy of this book as soon as I could, and the wait to receive and read it was so serendipitously worth it! At the end of two years of exhaustion from global pandemic lockdowns, this is the book that I knew I needed, but exactly why I didn’t know it at the time. I have followed, from afar, Shelly’s journey of creating her mindfulness practice and community from the sand sessions in Florida, with awe and inspiration. I wanted this book to help me learn her tricks and tips to use a mindful approach as I emerge from lockdown exhaustion, to do things differently as I approach my work, my community, my family. Shelly’s story of her journey - smooth and bumpy- of using mindfulness to overcome personal and community challenges, is doing just that. It is helping me understand her mindset to do what she has done for others and for herself. On so many levels I will refer to certain chapters or sentences over and over. Shelly’s writing style is helpful and practical little prompts to help me think about how I can do things differently, without telling me to think differently. It is equal parts confronting and supportive! I especially love how she speaks about taking care of oneself, without it being about oneself. Acknowledging your success doesnt need to come at the expense of acknowledging those around you who have helped along the way, even those who you will never meet. Another insight that was great to read is how generosity for others, while can be the most important gift to yourself, it cant be at the expense of yourself and yet it shouldn’t be about yourself. As you can see I highly recommend it, as a practical guide but also as a great read, Shelly’s own story woven throughout the book is enough on its own to make it a great book.
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I've been sitting with this book for some time now. Reading it, re-reading it and really soaking it in.

Shelly Tygielski' "Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World" is a must read for well...basically everyone.

In a society that has historically prided itself on busyness over impact there is no time like the present to take a deep breath and realign with yourself, your values , your intentions and community .

Highly recommended reading for all, especially those in leadership and those who are looking to be more impactful in their work and life .
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