{"product_id":"repair-with-self-care-your-guide-to-the-moms-hierarchy-of-needs-hardcover","title":"Repair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeslie Forde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReclaim your energy and restore balance with help from an expert and mother who's been in your shoes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRepair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs\u003c\/i\u003e by Leslie Forde is a transformative guide that addresses the overwhelming demands faced by working moms. By reshaping the narrative around energy management rather than time management (and how to access new sources of fuel), Forde offers a refreshing perspective on achieving a more aligned life. This book isn't about balancing work and home in the conventional sense; it's about investing in self-care to enhance all facets of life, allowing more opportunities for personal growth, enjoyment, and efficacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the book, Forde presents a framework for prioritizing physical, emotional, and intellectual self-care. Through personal experiences and extensive research, she identifies the challenges unique to working moms, including those from other marginalized communities. This book is a call to action to stop deprioritizing yourself and to start using your energy differently to live a healthier and more fulfilling life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn to prioritize your needs without losing personal and professional momentum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransform your approach to caregiving and career with practical strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the importance of self-care in sustaining your social and emotional well-being\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRepair with Self-Care\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect resource for mothers who combine hands-on, loving care for their children with growth in a demanding career. Employers committed to supporting working parents will also find valuable insights into retaining this vital segment of their workforce. By embracing Forde's strategies, moms can reclaim their energy and live more fulfilled, integrated lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eRepair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs\u003c\/i\u003e, creator of the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e, Leslie Forde, delivers a transformative guide to handling the enormous challenges presented by motherhood. The book takes a completely fresh and original approach to the subject, reframing the narrative from \"time management\" to \"energy management.\" Forde explains how to achieve a more balanced, aligned, and energetic life by--among other strategies--identifying new sources of inspiration and encouragement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author demonstrates how to navigate your career while raising children and running a family, not by compromising in either area, but by incorporating real self-care into all facets of your life. You'll discover extraordinary new opportunities for personal growth, enjoyment, and fulfillment as you learn to prioritize your needs without losing sight of your personal and professional goals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRepair with Self-Care \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a framework for physical, emotional, and intellectual self-care. It incorporates the author's extensive personal experiences as she pursued professional goals while simultaneously raising her children. Forde draws on a broad collection of contemporary research for solutions to common obstacles faced by mothers working in all industries and from all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a call to action to put yourself first and a step-by-step guide to using the energy you have to live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. It's a must-read for moms in the labor force, as well as employers interested in supporting working parents so they can better attract and retain some of the most valuable professionals in the labor market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for repair with Self-Care\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this honest, empowering book, Forde helps mothers reclaim their time. Drawing from her own personal story, stories of hundreds of caregivers and scientific data, she offers flexible, realistic tools that work. If you are ready to stop surviving and start thriving, this book for you.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--EVE RODSKY, \u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eFair Play\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In a world that asks so much of mothers and gives so little back, Leslie Forde offers a radical, compassionate roadmap to something most of us have forgotten we deserve: care, restoration, and joy. With the wisdom of lived experience, the rigor of research, and the warmth of a trusted friend, \u003ci\u003eRepair with Self-Care\u003c\/i\u003e invites us to lay down the burdens we were never meant to carry alone and to reclaim our energy not just for survival, but for thriving.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--DAISY AUGER-DOM?NGUEZ, \u003c\/b\u003e C-suite executive, thought leader, and author of \u003ci\u003eBurnt Out to Lit Up\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eInclusion Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRepair with Self-Care\u003c\/i\u003e is the book every burned-out, overextended mom has been waiting for, but didn't know how to ask for. With equal parts clarity and generosity, Forde dismantles the myth of 'balance' and replaces it with a practical, deeply human roadmap for change.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--DR. POOJA LAKSHMIN, MD, \u003c\/b\u003e psychiatrist and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eReal Self-Care (Crystals, Cleanses, Bubble Baths Not Included)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Perfect for working mothers and the organizations that support them, \u003ci\u003eRepair with Self-Care\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a self-help book--it's a call to stop deprioritizing yourself and start living a more fulfilling life. Let Leslie Forde show you how to put yourself back on your own to-do list, one small but powerful step at a time.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--SHANNON WATTS, \u003c\/b\u003e founder of Moms Demand Action and author of \u003ci\u003eFired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is the book I wish that I had as a young mother, a true playbook for self-care and well-being. The work of motherhood is so often undervalued, and mothers lack vital resources for thriving personally while raising children. This book powerfully addresses that gap, offering actionable frameworks, relatable stories, and practical tips.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--DR. LYNN PERRY WOOTEN, PHD, \u003c\/b\u003e President, Simmons University, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Prepared Leader\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eArrive and Thrive\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLeading Under Pressure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLESLIE FORDE\u003c\/b\u003e has 10 years' experience in leadership roles in media, research, and technology companies that served the childcare, eldercare, mental health, and education sectors. Her writing has appeared in major publications, including \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post, Slate, Parents Magazine, TLNT, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDirectorship\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 9.21 x 6.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44419396534374,"sku":"9781394320158","price":36.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/sXf5Em9uQ9781394320158.webp?v=1770108687","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/repair-with-self-care-your-guide-to-the-moms-hierarchy-of-needs-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}