Garrett Munce - Self-Care for Men: How to Look Good and Feel Great

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Praise for Self-Care for Men

Any guy who wants to look and feel fantastic should own this book.

Richard Dorment, editor-in-chief of Mens Health

Garrett has a unique grip on mens grooming and how to navigate a crowded field of choices with you in mind. This book contains everything you need to do now for a trusted and healthy life.

Jim Moore, creative director at large of GQ

Men are notorious for failing to take care of themselves (I know from experience). With Garretts expert eye and good taste, he reveals how guys can finally practice self-careand enjoy themselves along the way.

Michael Sebastian, editor-in-chief of Esquire

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Munce, Garrett, author.

Title: Self-care for men / Garrett Munce.

Description: First Adams Media hardcover edition. | Avon, Massachusetts: Adams Media, 2020.

Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2019053859 | ISBN 9781507212547 (hc) | ISBN 9781507212554 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Men--Health and hygiene--Popular works. | Self-care, Health--Popular works.

Classification: LCC RA777.8 .M86 2020 | DDC 613/.0423--dc23

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To Adam, whose patience with me borders on sainthood,

and Elvira, whose interest in self-care is unparalleled.

My thanks go to too many people to even begin to list here but Ill try. Thank you to Adam Rathe, for his unwavering support and belief in me. To my parents, who always allowed me space to experiment and create. To my brother, who I hope actually uses all the grooming products I give him. To Ted Stafford, for his energy, unwavering vision, and leadership. To Ross McCammon, who started as an invaluable teacher and ended up a friend. To Jim Moore, whose mentorship has been the most important of my life. To all the brilliant editors who have believed in me: Jim Nelson, Jay Fielden, Rich Dorment, Michael Sebastian, and Stellene Volandes. To David Yi, whose courage and determination are an inspiration. And to all my former and current editors, colleagues, and friends, each of whom have played a part in this book.

Self-care can mean a lot of things. It can be things you already do, like taking a long shower, working out, or getting your hair cut. But it can also be things like turning off your phone for a few hours, ditching caffeine, and trying meditation. Spend any time on social media and youll see people doing all manner of things and calling it self-care.

At its core, self-care is doing stuff that makes you feel good. Its focusing on yourself for the sake of wellness. And people are really into it. Its become a cultural phenomenon. But its also more than just feeling good. Self-care helps you stay healthier, live longer, manage stress better, and yes, look better too.

Men are notorious for neglecting themselves. Weve been conditioned through years of popular culture and marketing to think of self-care as uniquely female, but self-care is open to everyone, even you. Self-care has no gender, race, class, or sexual orientation. Self-care also isnt something you have to devote all your time to. There are lots of small, easy things you can do to make yourself feel better right away.

Throughout Self-Care for Men, youll find many different ways you can start a self-care practice. Whether you are new to self-care or just looking for some fresh options this book will show you a variety of ways you can care for yourself without breaking the bank or giving up your whole day. Your personal routine can be simple, like applying moisturizer regularly or washing your hair properly. You can start by taking supplements, getting more sleep, or even getting a tattoo. The most important thing is to start thinking of these things as part of self-care. Personal grooming, for instance, is necessary, but its also a way to show your body you care for it; it makes you feel good, inside and out. Thats one of the keys to self-care: Sometimes when you look good, you feel even better.

Some of the things in this book might surprise you. Blow drying your hair can really be self-care, you might ask? Yes, it can. Crystals can actually make you feel better? Yup, they do. Does having a houseplant really affect your mood? It can, and theres actually science behind it.