The Treat Yourself Philosophy

Find the time, energy, and passion to give yourself the kindness and rewards you truly already deserve The Treat Yourself Philosophy: A Guilt-Free Guide to Prioritizing You helps readers finally realize that they deserve to celebrate their accomplishments a little more, love themselves a little more, and treat themselves a little more each and every day. In this book, author and yoga, Pilates, and fitness pioneer Kristin McGee guides readers through her process of how to discover what truly brings you joy and fulfillment, and then start treating themselves to those things daily without guilt, whether it’s reading a book in the park, daily movement, a piece of chocolate cake, time with your favorite person, or even quiet time for meditation. Inspired by real stories of McGee’s client transformations and her own life, this book discusses ideas including: How one small step, like giving yourself permission to breathe deeply, can lead to a cascading butterfly effect of positive change Celebrating yourself and giving yourself permission to be happy right now, without waiting for someday in the future Highlighting the best parts of who you are physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally, without trying to become someone you’re not The Treat Yourself Philosophy: A Guilt-Free Guide to Prioritizing You is an essential read for all women who feel stuck, unhappy, or burnt out and are looking to plot a new, better, and more fulfilling path forward.

Introduction ix 1 Truly Recognizing Everything Is Already There 1 2 Why Treats Are Especially Important for Women 21 3 Cultivating a Mindset of Success 39 4 Getting Started: Treat Sheets 57 5 Mental Treats 79 6 Physical Treats 99 7 Spiritual and Emotional Treats 121 8 Planning for Big Treats 147 9 Allowing Yourself Grace 159 10 Peaks and Valleys: Sustaining Self-Care Practices 171 11 Treat Yourself, Treat the World 181 Acknowledgments 191 About the Author 193 Index 195