Highly recommended book for Caring Warriors!!   

Breathe:  52 Oxygen-Rich Tools for Loving and Living Well with Autism

Gayle Nobel’s “Breathe” is a much-needed breath of refreshing air!  In this uplifting masterpiece, Gayle provides 52 simple, effective tips for reducing stress and living life to the fullest.  Whether you are caring for someone with autism or not, you are guaranteed to feel uplifted and energized—starting with the very first page!

As I read “Breathe,” my heart and soul were deeply touched by Gayle’s wisdom, joy, inspiration, courage and strength.  I am amazed and humbled by her honesty—that some days she could not find any gratitude or see any light at the end of the tunnel.  And that is ok!  We are not strong every day.  Gayle is real and honest, and all the while inspires others.  It is refreshing to know we can experience the ups and downs of life…to admit we have downs, and to find new, encouraging ways to move through them gracefully.  “Breathe” helps us to embrace the fullness of life—ups, downs, and all the moments in between.  It truly is about embracing life, regardless of what situation we’ve found ourselves in.

As a Self-Care Specialist who supports giving, caring people (many of which are parents, caregivers and helping professionals), every day I see the signs of overgiving and burnout.  My clients experience exhaustion, frustration, depression, anxiety, insomnia, health issues, etc.  I highly recommend “Breathe” as the perfect antidote to the inevitable stress that can come with caring for others.

I have seen firsthand the transformative power of Gayle’s oxygen-rich tools in my clients and myself—including “Gratitude in Action”, Laugh”, “Live Now”, and so many more.  Each tool is simple, do-able, and yet so meaningful and powerful.  Each one takes only a moment and can easily fit into a busy schedule.  One of my favorite tools is “Rest”.  As Gayle points out, it is essential to pause and rest at least once each day, even for just a moment.  This provides us the fuel we need to continue going and helping others.  One of my clients recently began pausing for 2-3 minutes in between her busy tasks to close her eyes and breathe.  Her stress levels have come down tremendously!  As Gayle teaches us, small moments add up and can truly transform our lives in beautiful, positive and surprising ways.

Reading “Breathe” is easy to fit into anyone’s busy schedule.  You can be uplifted in a matter of moments with one easy-to-read, short story and oxygen-rich tool.  Or, you can sit and read several at a time.  In today’s busy world, where fewer of us have time to sit and read, “Breathe” is a wonderful answer.  Despite my busy schedule, I found myself craving a moment to sit and read even one chapter of “Breathe”.  And each time I did, I felt uplifted, energized, and had a refreshing perspective on life.

I cannot thank Gayle Nobel enough for creating this divinely inspired, uplifting book and toolkit.  It is a must-have, not only to read once, but to refer back to any time you need a change in perspective.

Review written by Courtney Long, MSW, LC, CHt, Self-Care Specialist, owner of Caring for Your Spirit, LLC   www.caringforyourspirit.com

For more information, go to: http://www.autismwithattitude.com/

Also, check out Gayle Nobel’s inspiring Blog:  http://www.autismwithattitude.com/blog/