Intro; About the Author; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Author's Note; 1. Acceptance; Cry loud and cry often; Accept love; Emotional baggage; Don't resist; It's OK to bail; Same old story; Live outside the box; Shitty days; Make the broken beautiful; Happy never after; Remember ... ; 2. The Basics; Morning dread; Make your bed; Shower; Change your clothes; Move your body; Change your sheets; Eat something -- anything; Plan your meals; Clean up; Remember ... ; 3. Love Your Body; Exercise shouldn't suck; Stretch; Avoid caffeine; Stay hydrated; Lay off the drugs; High sobriety

Beware hangxietyDance; Create a sleep routine; Practise sleep hygiene; Remember ... ; 4. Slow Down; Meditate; Breathe; Be mindful; Be in nature; The 'crazy busy' trap; Be like a cat; Find quiet; Muscle relaxation; Do nothing; Remember ... ; 5. It Takes a Village; How does it feel?; Ask for what you need; Choose the right helper; Let them go; Pat a pet; Reach out; Medication; Whatever works; Look for guides; Be vulnerable; Remember ... ; 6. Switch Off; Turn off notifications; Leave it at home; Clean up your home screen; Pick your battles; Digital detox; Lock yourself out; Turn off the news

Dr Google is not a real doctorBury your head in a book; Breaking free; Remember ... ; 7. Clear Your Head; Lists are our friend; Journal your thoughts; Note to self; Declutter; Compile a watch list; Does it matter?; Change your perspective; What if?; Read the signs; Fifty shades of grey; Remember ... ; 8. Live in the Small; Gratitude works; Jar of joy; Small wins; Listen to the rain on the roof; Bookmark joy; The money trap; Sing; Have hope; Good news; Look for the helpers; Be happy in between; Remember ... ; 9. You Do You; Hey jealousy; Don't chase haters; Embrace JOMO; Get 'should' in the bin

You complete youA table for one; Banish guilt; Ditch the pain olympics; Know your limits; Self-care has no price tag; Remember ... ; 10. Be Kind to Yourself (and Others); The inner critic; Compassion heals; Think the best of people; Do something nice; Anger burns; Try a little tenderness; Music to feed the soul; Play like you're a kid; Ditch perfect; One step forward ... ; Remember ... ; Resources; Acknowledgements

-- Happy Never AfterThis is a self-care manual for the days when you feel alone -- the days when you worry that you're too weird or broken or unfixable to be normal. With compassion, humour, and honesty, Jill offers signposts to help you findthe path back to yourself. Whether you're having a bad day, or a run of bad days that seems never-ending, When You're Not OK is an emotional first-aid kit for your body, mind, and soul, written by someone who's been there too.

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