The Story behind the Book: How to Stay Calm in Chaos (Gentile)

 



This week's book back story features How to Stay Calm in Chaos by Julie Gentile.

from the author --

Growing up, one of my dreams was to become an author. That dream came true on February 1,

2019, when my first book, 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas, was published. I

didn’t know just 18 months later my second book would be born.

Inspired by working full-time from home with young children logging into school online during

the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wrote How to Stay Calm in Chaos: An Everyday

Self-Care Guide.

Writing has always been a way for me to organize my thoughts and process my experiences.

Accepting that we were living in a pandemic was no different. With the world on lockdown, I

continued to persevere for myself and my children, and I did it all with the self-care foundation I

built over the last several years.

A daily yoga and meditation practice, journaling, and walks in nature were the reasons I was able

to support myself mentally and emotionally throughout the pandemic. After some very long

days, I somehow found the energy to write this book. I wanted to share how self-care could help

readers during their most chaotic periods.

In times of chaos, self-care is more important than ever. It's exactly what to turn to when you

need to stay calm and be present. Chaos doesn’t just come from a pandemic. It can come from

everyday circumstances, such as an overbooked schedule, managing too many big changes at

once and not having the support you need during a challenging time.

My book guides readers through self-care strategies to get through each day of the week with an

intention of the day. At fewer than 50 pages, this quick read is a resource readers can quickly

refer to for inspiration year after year.

In addition to my books, my blog at www.JulieGtheYogi.com, Instagram and Facebook pages

@JulieGtheYogi, and monthly Nourish Note (subscribe at www.JulieGtheYogi.com), are

resources that can support your well-being by helping you stay calm in chaos.


Award
Kops-Fetherling International Book Awards honorable mention: mind, body, spirit

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