Self-care shouldn鈥檛 be self-centered, a Boulder compassion researcher argues in his new book

Published May 15, 2025 at 5:40 AM MDT

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A man in a blue blazer smiles at the camera. — A new book titled *From Self-Care to We-Care* suggests that we might be thinking about self-care the wrong way. Rather, self-care should be part of a larger practice of caring for others.

There鈥檚 a lot of content these days about self-care: how to stay mentally and physically balanced when work, family or other stresses grind you down. We often see social media influencers posting about bubble baths, the perfect tea, or the best skin care routine.

But a new book argues that self-care isn鈥檛 simply about focusing on ourselves. Rather, it鈥檚 a crucial part of how we show up for other people. And losing sight of that can lead to guilt or strained relationships with loved ones.

Author Jordan Quaglia is a professor of psychology at Naropa University in Boulder and he wrote

Jordan spoke with In the NoCo鈥檚 Brad Turner about the book and how he hopes it nudges readers away from the more selfish or even materialistic versions of self-care.

Jordan Quaglia will at the Boulder Bookstore on May 29 at 6:30 p.m.

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Self-care shouldn鈥檛 be self-centered, a Boulder compassion researcher argues in his new book