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A game-changing approach to emotional health and well-being After suffering profound tragedy in her teens and coping by suppressing the emotions, Rachel Kaplan began a journey of study, therapy, and eventual breakthrough. She knows from experience that many of us avoid actually feeling our feelings. Instead, we store them in a kind of emotional constipation, chasing distraction, addiction, and other forms of suppression. The only way to heal and to live healthier, happier lives is to move the emotions through our bodies. Kaplan presents a revolutionary and irreverent approach to personal transformation and self-care that teaches you precisely how to feel emotions — and release them as nature intended. Doing so is the definitive means for establishing a baseline of well-being and self-trust and overcoming the debilitating effects of core wounds, chronic stress, depression, and backlogged emotional pain. By letting that sh•t go, you can enjoy the life you're living and know your worth, no matter what.

Let go of negativity, rediscover your inherent worth, and unlock your true potential How To Breathe While Suffocating is your antidote to the all-too-common tendency to surrender, giving up on your life's ambitions. You don't have to give up! For anyone who has gotten caught in the trap of “I can't do it,” this book reminds you that you are enough, you possess value, and your unique ability to engage with the world can and will get you to where you want to be. Through simple positive affirmations, unflinching first-person stories, and insightful analysis, author Bruce W. Brackett helps you focus on the positive and keep moving forward. Society today is experiencing a hidden pandemic of loneliness, disconnection, and resistance to recovery. After the life-altering shutdowns of COVID-19, many of us have simply remained in shutdown mode. This book uses universal concepts, expressed through engaging narrative, to help you grapple with issues like mental health, isolation, gender identity, disconnection, and the overwhelming sense of negativity for our collective future. By the end, you'll learn to turn it around and get back to the business of living. The message of How to Breathe When Suffocating is simple—spread love, inhabit joy, and embrace the power of positivity. Gain the inspiration you need to seize your potential, find confidence, and step into your authentic self Change your outlook on life with simple slogans and mantras for developing a healthier, more positive attitude Realize that you aren't alone in your struggle, and see how others are finding the strength to move forward in difficult times Read the compelling story of one man who overcame insurmountable odds and found salvation from negativity and self-doubt After a two-decade healing journey of intensive trauma therapy, psychiatric treatment, and rehab, Bruce W. Brackett has emerged a survivor. Anyone in the midst of their own healing journey will resonate with benefit from his lived experience, portrayed here with intimate vulnerability and universal appeal.

Self-Acceptance and Identity Affirmations for LGBT+ Teens (Ages 12-18)#1 New Release in LGBTQ+ Issues, Maturing, and Civil and Human RightsA positive affirmations book with invaluable information for all queer teensInspirational and motivational quotes and information. Queer Cheer provides advice and words of wisdom encouraging teens to find—and keep—their inner rainbow. Covering topics relevant to lgbt+ teens today, this instructional book includes everything ranging from bullies and discrimination to acceptance and advocating change.Illustrated words of encouragement from a friend. Authors Eric Rosswood and Jodie Anders know what it's like to be a teen struggling with identity and societal norms. That's why they're fighting to counter the negativity facing queer teens now and in the future. Queer Cheer includes many teen voices offering tips, advice, related firsthand experiences, and other valuable knowledge.Inside Queer Cheer, find:Affirmations and words of wisdom focusing on areas specific to LGBT+ teensThought-provoking questions that lead to self-acceptance and encourage positive changeIllustrations and doodles that inspire, empower, and strengthen the hearts and minds of queer teensReaders of LGBTQIA+ books for young adults such as This Book Is Gay, All Boys Aren't Blue, or The ABC's of LGBT+ will love Queer Cheer. Also don't miss this multi-award-winning author's other books including Journey to Parenthood, We Make It Better, and The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads.

Heal from narcissistic abuse and gaslighting, regulate emotions, set effective boundaries, and build healthy relationships with this powerful, evidence-based workbook. Are you caught in an emotionally abusive relationship with a narcissist, or attempting to recover from one? Are you being gaslit by an intimate partner, family member, or coworker? Narcissistic abuse and gaslighting can have devastating impacts on mental health and well-being. You may experience feelings of shame, guilt, humiliation, and even a sense that something is fundamentally wrong with you. Even if you've managed to escape the abusive dynamic, the emotional, physical, and psychological impact can carry on long after the relationship ends. So, how can you start healing? Using this empowering workbook, you'll learn practical skills grounded in proven-effective dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)—the go-to treatment for achieving emotional balance—to help you heal and move forward after narcissistic abuse. Throughout the book, you'll find targeted exercises for specific trauma symptoms to help you rebuild your shattered self-esteem and confidence, learn how to trust again, and make certain you can recognize red flags in the future. You'll also discover essential and easy-to-apply mindfulness skills for developing self-compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and managing negative thoughts. After enduring the hell of narcissistic abuse, it can be easy to lose hope—or even lose your sense of self. If you're ready to start healing your emotional wounds so you can finally move on, this gentle guide can help you replace the guilt, self-doubt, and shame of abuse with self-esteem, unshakable confidence, and trust.

If my hatred of my belly was a person, she would be old enough to have completed a lengthy education and given me grandchildren.An unflinching and feminist portrait of one woman's obsession with her belly and the cultural and social norms that feed that obsession––for readers of Nora Ephron's classic memoir I Feel Bad About My Neck.“Hilde Ostby says she's never entered a room without thinking about her belly. She can't stand it. … So [she] decided to really examine why she spent most of her adult life hating how she looked.”—NPR Weekend EditionHilde Ostby is an acclaimed cultural critic and successful writer living in Norway. At the start of My Belly, she is on tour in London, promoting her latest book about the culture and science of memory. As she poses for a photograph for the London Times, she silently worries about how her belly will look on the front page of the Arts section. Later, she realizes how ridiculous this is: she's being celebrated for an intellectual achievement, and yet all she can focus on is her belly.How did a girl from an academic home, where intellect came before looks, find herself in this position? As Hilde approaches her 45th birthday, she calculates that she's spent 30 years obsessing over her belly. If she had spent that time writing books instead, she would have written the equivalent of Knaussgard's My Struggle. All six volumes.How can we stop obsessing over our bodies and claim back our time? We can start by understanding who and what led us to this place. In My Belly, Hilde explores the original reason she began hating her body: at fifteen, she was sexually abused. She also examines patriarchal attitudes towards women's bodies, and delves into diets, revealing that by the time most women reach her age, they have tried 61 diets.Drawing on philosophy, neurology, sociology, literature, and popular culture, as well as her own dark truths, Hilde offers an honest look at an obsession that seems to have plagued women for centuries. Readers will come away with laughter, anger, tears, and a new perspective on their own unique struggles.

Selbstachtung heißt, Verantwortung für sich selbst zu übernehmen. Doch obwohl sie elementar für ein gelingendes Leben und unsere moralische Praxis ist, sind wir nicht zur Selbstachtung verpflichtet. Gegenüber anderen Menschen haben wir Achtungspflichten aufgrund des Gebots, nicht zu schaden, aufgrund ihrer moralischen Rechte und eventuell auch aufgrund besonderer Nahbeziehungen, in denen wir zu ihnen stehen. Auch wenn wir uns selbst gegenüber keine derartigen Pflichten haben, ist insbesondere die Moral innerhalb von Nahbeziehungen wichtig für unser Verständnis von Selbstachtung. An ihnen lässt sich nachvollziehen, dass zu unserer moralischen Praxis auch die persönlichen Haltungen gehören, in denen wir einander begegnen. Selbstachtung ist eine selbstreflexive Haltung, die wir unter bestimmten Bedingungen einnehmen können. Sie einzuüben ist notwendig, um mitbestimmen zu können, wer man ist und sein will, und um sich um seiner selbst willen wertschätzen zu können.

From the bestselling author of the princess saves herself in this one comes an accessible guide to welcoming magic into your life, perfect for beginner witches and the magic-curious alike. As witchcraft grows ever more popular, there are countless introductions and paths into magical practice to choose from—so many that you might not know where to begin. When you're just getting started, it's easy to be intimidated or discouraged or to feel that there's no place for you in the craft. With make your own magic, amanda lovelace aims to change that. This inviting beginner's guide shows that magic doesn't have to be fancy, time-consuming, or one-size-fits-all. It introduces the tenets of witchcraft so that you can develop your own practice and relationship with magic in whatever way works for you. With simple explanations, twenty all-new inspiring poems, words of encouragement, magical journaling prompts, and more, this book sweeps away the gatekeeping and offers you the tools needed to begin building a strong, long-lasting practice focused on self-love.

A'must-read'(Yung Pueblo)'inspirational manifesto for creative misfits and sensitive souls'(James McCrae): an inclusive guide to radical self-love, joy, and acceptance that'softens the harshness that we can't help but let in from the world'(Ilana Glazer) Insecurities, inadequacies, self-doubt; we all have them, and never more so than in this age of media saturation and technical voyeurism. Enter Bunny Michael, an interdisciplinary artist and podcast host whose work picks up where Alex Elle, Brené Brown, and Julia Cameron leave off. Bunny knows what it is firsthand to be an outsider: from trying to find their footing in an art world dictated by social media followers, to coming to terms with their queer identity, to dealing with the societal traumas they've inherited as a person of color in a society that privileges whiteness. It was at a real low point that Bunny first got in touch with their higher self—and ever since has been helping their followers do the same through their art and inspiring Instagram presence. Building from Bunny's viral memes, Hello, Higher Self Is a self-care manifesto, calling on readers to radically shift their perspectives from the Learned Hierarchal Beliefs (LHBs) we've all internalized to the self-acceptance we were born into, aka our Higher Selves. This book shines a light into eighteen areas of life where LHBs often lurk—from creativity, to work, to relationships, to race, to sexual pleasure. Bunny's mix of meditative advice, written exercises, and personal examples make for a jaw-dropping read. “Hello Higher Self offers the dose of radical self-compassion we all need and serves as a potent reminder that we are enough. Bunny Michael offers us a powerful invitation to dismantle the harmful beliefs society imposes on us and embrace our true and lasting worth. This is a must read.” —Yung Pueblo, New York Times bestselling author of Inward, Clarity & Connection, and The Way Forward

Ancestral Self-Care Practices for Black WomenFrom navigating hostile work environments and healing from trauma to exploring African American home remedies and promoting holistic well-being, Protecting My Peace is a comprehensive guide for black women seeking to prioritize their mental, emotional, and physical health.Reclaim your peace. Protecting My Peace: Embracing Inner Beauty and Ancestral Power focuses on transforming self-perception, recreating ancestral traditions, and channeling the spiritual power of the African feminine divine. Delve into transformative self-care practices and go beyond traditional approaches to physical and mental well-being. Find strategies to connect with ancestral roots, embrace spirituality, and foster personal growth. Prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical health with practical advice on African American home remedies, how to be healthy, and overcoming trauma. Rediscover your inner strength. Enter a transformative journey toward self-acceptance and belonging. Learn to perceive physical beauty through a fresh lens, embrace your whole self, and let your spirit radiate with the essence of your African ancestry.A must-read for black women seeking to reclaim their power and well-being. Understand the philosophy of the African feminine divine. Find empowerment in the idea that places women of the African diaspora at the heart of their cultures. Learn how embracing this power can improve self-confidence, self-esteem, mental health, and emotional well-being.Inside, you'll find:An exploration of the perception of physical beautyThe sense of peace that comes with fully embracing our ancestral traditionsAn introduction to the philosophy of the African feminine divineIf you liked Emotional Self-Care for Black Women, Real Self-Care, or I'm Not Yelling, you'll love Protecting My Peace.

Are you a stressed teacher? Do you feel overstretched by the responsibilities of the role? Are you suffering from poor work-life balance?How to Be a Happy Teacher acts as a lifeline for teachers navigating burn-out, guiding them towards a happier and more sustainable experience of teaching. Written in an accessible style by Rachel Boucher, an experienced primary school teacher, her guide offers insights and actionable self-care strategies to improve teacher happiness within our schools.The book is divided into two distinct sections: Part 1 unpacks crucial aspects of the teaching role, including, but not limited to, acceptance, purpose, prioritisation, self-care, and Ofsted. Part 2 shifts the focus to real life examples and exercises, providing teachers with the tools to address the challenges identified within Part 1.Whether you're a seasoned educator or just beginning your career, this empowering guide provides the insights, camaraderie, and inspiration you need to succeed within this challenging yet rewarding career.

From everyone's favorite neighbor, a collection of heartwarming reflections to help you make each day a truly beautiful day.This Beautiful Day gathers the most trusted advice and insight from Fred Rogers into 365 daily reflections. Every page is an invitation to generosity, compassion, and joy,infused with Fred's warm voice, his dearly loved work on Mister Rogers'Neighborhood, and his timeless insight, all of which have shaped the lives of countless children and adults. With advice on everything from navigating transitions to nurturing community,This Beautiful Day is a kind reminder from a beloved neighbor that,'you don't have to be anything more than who you are right now.'This Beautiful Day is part of The Day by Day series, a collection of books designed to help readers infuse the rhythms of their lives with meaning and intention.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!What has self-doubt already cost you in your life? WORTHY is how you change that.Imagine what you'd do, if you FULLY believed in YOU! When you stop doubting your greatness, build unshakable self-worth and embrace who you are, you transform your entire life! WORTHY teaches you how, with simple steps that lead to life-changing results!“In life, you don't soar to the level of your hopes and dreams, you stay stuck at the level of your self-worth. In your business, leadership, relationships, friendships and ambitions, you don't rise to what you believe is possible, you fall to what you believe you're worthy of. When you build your self-worth, you change your entire life. WORTHY teaches you how. I wrote WORTHY for YOU if you have some self-doubt to destroy and a destiny to fulfill!” – Jamie Kern LimaAuthor Jamie Kern Lima's first, instant New York Times bestselling book, Believe It, captured her journey of going from Denny's waitress to billion-dollar entrepreneur by learning to believe in herself. And now her second, much anticipated, upcoming book WORTHY is the playbook for how YOU can believe in YOU!If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, felt like you don't have what it takes…or that who you truly are isn't enough, even if you're really good at hiding it from the world, WORTHY is for you. If you've been underestimating your talent and gifts, or battle imposter syndrome, WORTHY is for you. If you've been letting fear of failure and rejection hold you back, WORTHY is for you. If you've learned to please others so much that you end up betraying yourself, WORTHY is for you. If you're sick and tired of what self-doubt has already cost you in your life, in your goals, in your relationships, and in your hopes and dreams, WORTHY is for you! If you're ready to expand your self-love, ignite your self-confidence and wake up your self-worth, WORTHY is for you!!When you change what you believe you're worthy of, you change your entire life.This book is about how to do that.IN WORTHY YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO…· Get Unstuck from the Things Holding You Back· Build Unshakable Self-Love· Unlearn the Lies the Lead to Self-Doubt· Embrace The Truths That Wake Up Worthiness· Stop Dimming Your Light and Doubting Your Greatness· Let Go of Past Mistakes and Restore Self-Confidence· Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Embody Empowering Ones· Eliminate Your Fear of Rejection and Failure· Learn to Believe You're Enough Exactly as You Are· Transform the Meaning You Give to Your Own Story and Identity· Follow the Roadmap for Achieving True Fulfillment in Life· Achieve Your Hopes and Dreams by Believing You Are Worthy of Them· Embrace Who You Truly AreAnd much more...Are you ready to unleash your greatness and believe in the power that is YOU? Are you ready to finally stop believing the lies that you're unlovable, unqualified or not (fill in the blank) enough? Are you ready to triumph over the thoughts holding you back, destroy self-doubt and truly know and believe you have what it takes to accomplish your greatest goals and wildest dreams?Imagine... what would you do if you had zero self-doubt and unshakable self-worth? What would you do if you fully believed in YOU?

For those who are givers, carers, and empaths, a guide to focusing that energy on yourself—even if that feels frightening, from popular LGBTQ+ activist and advocate Jeffrey Marsh. Like many of us, Jeffrey Marsh was conditioned to have an outward focus—to give to others, to be a good listener, and to be the one who gave the best advice. In Marsh's case, it was a method of survival. Growing up genderfluid in an unaccepting family, Marsh did everything they could to meet the needs of others and not have needs of their own. And ultimately, this meant Marsh put themself in the backseat of their own life. In this heartfelt and sincere book, Marsh shares their story and the lessons they learned on the path back to themselves. Whether you're a survivor of abuse and trauma like Marsh or you've passively accepted that your worth ought to be defined by your usefulness to others, Take Your Own Advice will give you the confidence to lead your life on your terms, and to prioritize what's important: you. It's time that you learn to put yourself first, to take care of yourself, and to ask others to listen to you for a change. You do give the best advice, after all!

Take control of your relationships with this all-in-one guide to identifying, setting, and—most of all—maintaining healthy boundaries with your family, coworkers, friends, partner, and self.Well-designed boundaries are an essential component of living a happy, healthy, and balanced life. But while you may know that boundaries are important, it can often be confusing and intimidating to understand where, when, how, and with whom to build and maintain boundaries. To help, Dr. Shainna Ali, mental health counselor, educator, and best-selling author of The Self-Love Workbook offers Designing Healthy Boundaries, a comprehensive guide to incorporating self-love into building your boundaries. How you perceive, value, and respect yourself all influence the effectiveness of your boundaries. This approach will help you set limits that are more deeply aligned with your personal values, yourself, and your relationships. Through interactive activities, reflection prompts, and case examples, this workbook will help you explore what boundaries look like in your life and create more meaningful, rewarding connections through the art of boundaries.

In this heart-expanding collection of poetry and short prose, Scott Stabile delivers liberating truths rooted in the premise that each of us is beautiful, whole, and enough — just as we are. With the same wise, humorous, and unembellished voice that has garnered him hundreds of thousands of followers online, Scott assures us that our worth is inherent, our authenticity bridges the path to freedom, and with willingness and commitment, deep self-love is possible for each of us. Enough as You Are, like all his work, reminds us that love is our greatest healer and invites us to consider the positive transformations that can occur when we move through the world with love as our foundation.

Learn to own and celebrate every part of you. Right here. Right now.Self-worth isn't about being a better, smarter, more polished version of yourself. It's about learning how your mind causes low self-esteem—and finding the right tools to break through those barriers so you can experience unlimited confidence and unleash your potential. In The Worthy Mind, internationally recognized personal-development coach Meadow DeVor shares life-changing insights that allow you to love yourself, respect yourself, and increase your self-worth, showing you how to:Question the arbitrary rules you've put in place for your lifeIdentify and confront your defense mechanismsCare for yourself just as you care for othersDiscover your lost selfAnd much more!Digging deeper than ever before, DeVor explains where your sense of low self-esteem comes from and then guides you home to your true self. It's only when you embrace how you feel, what you need, what you love, and what you want that you can move through the world with ease, joy, and connectedness. Don't miss this powerful invitation to step into a self-love mindset—and a more meaningful life.

Embrace some f•cking positivity and put your stress behind you! Positive affirmations can inspire and elevate your day to day and this can't-miss collection is curated to incorporate swearing to help you feel motivated AF. No matter how badass you are, affirmations can help lift your spirits and elevate you to a whole new level. If you're looking for a boost of positive thinking, a new mindset, or simply some shit to shake things up and break your routine for the better, this is the book for you! With daily doses of swear-fueled and digestible affirmations, these breathtakingly badass mantras are can't miss.I am f•cking strong. I am confident as hell. I am a force to be f•cking reckoned with. Confidence is an art and it has to come from within. You can't be a badass without believing in your badassery. Ask yourself what your icons believe about themselves and how they look at themselves in the mirror. Fierce as f•ck, right? Channel that energy today and make your new mantra center around the fact that you ARE a damn force and the world is going to be made better by your impact on it.

From the founder and CEO of the be.come project comes an inspiring introduction to'body neutrality'—the concept of steering away from self-hate without the pressure of having to love your body—and how thinking in this way can lead to joy, peace, and fulfillment.“Some days I love my body, some days I hate my body, but every day I respect my body.”A lot of us were raised on toxic diet culture—restrictions, limitations, and deprivation. Then the pendulum swung to the other extreme, with messages that we could love ourselves at any size, any weight, any shape…but sometimes, even that can feel like a lot of pressure. There is a third option: body neutrality. For many of us, a neutral approach to our physical self—based on compassion, acceptance, and respect—can be a revolutionary, rewarding shift in how we move through the world.I Am More Than My Body will help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and find balance, steering you away from shame without the pressure of having to love your body at all times. It will introduce a framework to help you practice neutral movement, recognize and arm yourself against bias, act with self-compassion, and navigate your feelings on this journey.A longtime practitioner of the body-neutral approach, Bethany C. Meyers shares their own story together with the experiences and ideas of experts and activists to help us care for our bodies while not having them dictate our worth. Because happiness comes from honest acceptance, something that body neutrality has the power to help you find.

Do you ever struggle with self-confidence? Or find it difficult to speak about yourself kindly? Finding the self-esteem to navigate high-stress situations and achieve your goals can often feel like an impossible feat, but The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit is the perfect aid to change that.Written by a therapist with many years'experience supporting people to build their confidence, this book provides re-affirming, practical tools and creative exercises to encourage you in developing a healthy sense of self-esteem. With 25 different techniques based on CBT, positive psychology, mindfulness, and narrative therapy, find out which strategies work best for you in developing your resiliency and confidence and transform the way you view yourself.

Feeling crappy? Wanna be happier? Wanna up your game? Happy AF is your comprehensive roadmap for happiness. Drawing heavily from neuroscience, positive psychology, and behavioral science, the straightforward strategies and exercises in this how-to guide will teach you how to strengthen your happiness muscle and live up to your greatest potential. Happiness junky Beth Romero serves up a life-affirming parable laced with contextual how-tos—all backed by clinical research—in fresh, insightful, and accessible language you can relate to. Kinda like your best friend giving it to you straight (with love) over cocktails. In this book, you will discover:• the art of letting go • proven ways to jiu-jitsu your negative thoughts to transform your life• how goals, vision, purpose are the stepping-stones to greatness• the importance of gratitude and grace in your happiness journey• the scientific link between sleep, morning routines, diet, and exercise on your mental well-being• and much, much more!Happiness is a choice—and it's within your reach. If you do the work. If you believe. Much like Dorothy with her ruby slippers, the power is always within you... just waiting for you to access it. So get ready to click your Manolos, Dr. Martens, or Adidas and find your happy place.

Why are we so determined to be loved rather than to love ourselves? Why is it so hard to forgive our imperfections and remember that we're extraordinary? Why are we so willing to listen to others'voices when our own voice is right here, screaming to be heard?Full of the stories that have brought her to this moment and the accompanying wisdom those experiences have lent her, Mighty Gorgeous is Amy Ferris's answer—tender, fierce, irreverent—to these questions, and much more.Why? Because we are not on this earth to master suffering; we are here to create magic. Because perfection is overrated; all of our flaws and imperfections and scars are our beauty marks. Because all women deserve to speak their truth, to be heard and seen, to awaken to their own greatness. Because life is so very hard and so very brutal at times, bitter and cruel and excruciatingly difficult to navigate, and sometimes we need a light to guide us through that darkness. Because it's time for us all to come home to ourselves—and Amy's here to cheerlead you all the way to your own front door.

Dit boek is een handleiding voor COMET, een kortdurende bewezen effectieve behandelmethode voor zelfbeeldproblematiek. COMET voor negatief zelfbeeld is gebaseerd op de principes en uitgangspunten van Competitive Memory Training (COMET). De methode geeft goede behandelresultaten op verschillende probleemgebieden, waaronder negatief zelfbeeld. COMET kan gecombineerd worden met cognitieve gedragstherapie voor diverse andere problemen, zoals stemmingsproblemen, psychose, autisme, eetstoornissen, persoonlijkheidsproblematiek, of een angststoornis.Deze 2e editie van dit veelgebruikte behandelprotocol COMET voor negatief zelfbeeld is volledig geactualiseerd. In deze nieuwe editie ligt de focus op de toepassing in de individuele therapie, daarnaast kan het ook voor behandeling in groepen gebruikt worden. De behandeling wordt stap voor stap beschreven. Daarbij wordt de praktijk uitvoerig geïllustreerd aan de hand van casuïstiek en videofragmenten van therapiesessies. Het behandelprotocol COMET voor negatief zelfbeeld bestaat uit een handleiding voor de therapeut en een werkboek voor de cliënt: Verbeter uw zelfbeeld in 7 stappen.COMET voor negatief zelfbeeld is onderdeel van de reeks Protocollen voor de ggz. Elk deel geeft een stapsgewijze omschrijving van de behandeling van een specifieke psychische aandoening weer. De theorie is beknopt en berust op wetenschappelijke evidentie. Protocollen voor de ggz is bedoeld voor psychologen, psychotherapeuten, psychiaters en andere hulpverleners.

This practical, accessible book teaches readers how to practice healthy body image habits and let go of an emphasis on body image through research, activities, and personal stories.Body neutrality is a body image approach focused on finding acceptance and liberation from the body-focused culture in which we live. Body neutrality is a shift toward seeing our bodies as a vessel of who we are rather than as who we are. This guide is organized into thirteen chapters, each outlining a different concept of body neutrality ranging from comparison and identity to mindfulness and gratitude, inviting participation from the reader through end-of-chapter activities. For anyone aiming to release the enslaving emphasis placed on appearance in a world where body obsession has become inappropriately “normal,” this book will provide insight and practical guidance toward freedom.Body Neutrality is for anyone struggling with self-esteem and body image issues who aims for acceptance and liberation.

“An incredible resource for those who are looking to find greater peace with their bodies in order to live a more empowered, joyful, and meaningful life.” —Matt McGorryA life-changing guide to reclaiming your relationship with your body—and yourselfHave you ever thought that if only you could change the way you looked, your life would be better? It's so easy to imagine that by changing the outside of our bodies, we'd feel better on the inside. But we all know that even if we could magically attain a so-called “perfect” body, our problems wouldn't actually be solved. That's because body image issues are never just about the body: they're always about something deeper inside.As a longtime personal trainer and coach, Jessi Kneeland has seen hundreds of clients achieve their fitness goals but still feel trapped in a web of body hatred, anxiety, obsession, and dysmorphia. Searching for a solution, Kneeland set out on a quest to discover what it truly takes to help people understand, process, and heal their body image issues for good. They share their discoveries in Body Neutral, where you'll learn: The power of “body neutrality”—the ability to accept and respect your body, even if it isn't the way you'd prefer it to be.Which of the four “body image avatars”—each of which represents a different root cause for body image issues—aligns with you and your relationship with your body: the self-objectifier, the high achiever, the outsider, or the runner.Actionable and unique methods to help you strip away the layers of false meaning, excess power, moral significance, and shame that have been preventing you from both connecting to and appreciating your body, and feeling truly worthy as a person. There is a reason you're unhappy with your body, and Body Neutral will help you discover what that reason is and how to defuse its power, freeing you to enjoy a life of true confidence, security, and satisfaction.

Life coach and television personality Mike Diamond explains his tried-and-true methods for empowerment and offers tools and stories to help you find your purpose and create your ideal future. Mike Diamond got off to a bit of a rough start in life—battling undiagnosed dyslexia, exposure to drugs and alcohol at age 12, and struggling to finish high school. A stroke of luck, however, earned him a Green Card in 1997, and he moved to the States, where he landed acting roles and built a career in entertainment, appearing on Miami Ink and NY Ink, and later directing, producing, and starring in Bondi Ink Tattoo Crew. Despite this initial stream of success, however, Mike found himself spiritually bankrupt and thoroughly miserable. Realizing his life depended on it, in 2006 Mike decided to get sober and, with his life completely turned around, has now helped hundreds of people on their own paths to recovery. In A Dose of Positivity, Mike shares not only his own incredible stories of overcoming hardship, but also reveals his personally tested techniques for staying grounded, finding success, and creating positive change. This book provides concrete tips on how to lean on and trust your Source—the spiritual energy and intuition within you—to maintain the flexible attitude necessary for your success. No matter what obstacles you face, a properly cultivated mindset can make all the difference. With A Dose of Positivity, unlock your potential and discover how to make your dreams a reality—with guidance from someone who's personally tested everything he recommends.

Identifying as a trans and/or non-binary person in today's society can be a daily challenge. However, these challenges can also lead you to experience a spectrum of emotions and experiences others can only dream of, and untold strength and power - if you know how to harness it! Drawing upon the author's personal experiences as a trans man, and using life-coaching and mentoring techniques throughout, this workbook will give you the tools to defeat imposter syndrome, nourish your relationships, make strides in your career, and exercise safely, without compromising on that tuck or bind. With activities, tips and self-reflective exercises to enable you to reflect on your goals, challenges and life experiences, as well as your self-limiting behaviours, this workbook is here to support you during transition, on coming out, in your relationships, at work and with your physical and mental health. Trans joy is real - so seize every opportunity that comes your way.

“what is it that you want?”i want all this world can give me.“then you're going to have to give it to yourself.”i gave myself the world showcases the beauty of introspection and exploring personal conflict. Through a conversation with an inner voice, Catarine Hancock portrays and symbolizes the peaks, valleys, and plateaus of the journey toward recognizing self-worth. This collection of uplifting verse is a balm for the soul in need of peace and will help the reader grow into the person they're meant to be.

It's time to break up with your toxic mind.Have you ever had thoughts that drag you down, rather than lift you up? Thoughts that make you feel hopeless and stuck? You're far from alone. Many people struggle with negative thoughts about themselves—and the world. But if your unrepentant ruminations are getting in the way of living your life, it's time to tell your toxic mind to cut the crap. It's time to stand up to your inner critic. And it's time to show negative thoughts the door—once and for all.Written by a psychotherapist and grounded in proven-effective mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the irreverent, no-nonsense approach in this snarky—yet hopeful—guide will help you “ghost” your negative thoughts, put an end to toxic self-talk, and start living like a badass, with all the positivity and confidence needed to reach your goals.Over time, negative self-talk can lead to more than just a pessimistic outlook on life. It can destroy your confidence; damage your relationships; and lead to anxiety, depression, and a host of other mental health conditions. It's time to say, enough! This little book will give you the tools—and the courage—you need to tell your toxic mind to f•ck off for good.

From acclaimed journalist Sophia A. Nelson, the bestselling author of The Woman Code, comes a poignant, powerful, and revealing memoir providing life lessons that emphasize the importance of self-care, self-love, and self-understanding that will lead to freedom, healing from the past, and a better future.In deeply personal reflections, acclaimed journalist Sophia A. Nelson offers an inspirational memoir that will guide you on a path toward true and meaningful self-care. She shares 21 life lessons she's learned to help us accept that when we dare to face our traumas, losses, fears, family dysfunctions, and relationship issues, we can heal from them. She shows us that doing the work of meaningful and consistent self-care not only makes us happier, but better spouses, parents, siblings, lovers, employers, and neighbors. In this powerfully raw and honest book, you'll discover: • How to manage your emotions before they manage you; • How to protect your peace, the passport to your soul; • Why the most important relationship you have is with yourself; and • How to be intentional about your choices. The compelling lessons in Be the One You Need clearly demonstrate that the answers we seek to life's questions are always within us. Nelson empowers us to finally ask ourselves, What do I want? What do I need? How do I feel? And once we hear the answers of our soul, how to put them into practice.

This book draws connections and explores important questions at the intersection of the debates about relational autonomy and relational equality. Although these two research areas share several common assumptions and concerns, their connections have not been systematically explored.The essays in this volume address theoretical questions at the intersection of relational theories of autonomy and equality and also consider how these theoretical considerations play out in real-world contexts. Several chapters explore possible conceptual links between relational autonomy and equality by considering the role of values—such as agency, non-domination, and self-respect—to which both relational autonomy theorists and relational egalitarians are committed. Others reflect on how debates about autonomy and equality can clarify our thinking about oppression based on race and gender, and how such oppression affects interpersonal relationships.Autonomy and Equality: Relational Approaches is the first book to specifically address the relationship between these two research areas. It will be of interest to scholars and graduate students working in social and political philosophy, moral philosophy, and feminist philosophy.Chapter 8 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. #1 We cannot be indifferent to our self-evaluation. We can run from this knowledge if it makes us uncomfortable. We can shrug it off, evade it, declare that we are only interested in practical matters, and escape into baseball or the evening news. #2 Self-esteem is the experience of being appropriate to life and the demands of life. It is the feeling of being worthy, deserving, and entitled to assert our needs and wants, achieve our goals, and enjoy the fruits of our efforts. #3 Self-esteem is the value we place on our own abilities and qualities. It allows us to feel better about ourselves, and it allows us to live better lives. It allows us to respond to challenges and opportunities more resourcefully and appropriately. #4 There are positive correlations between healthy self-esteem and a variety of other traits that bear directly on our capacity for achievement and happiness. The more solid our self-esteem, the better equipped we are to cope with troubles that arise in our personal lives or careers.

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2019 in the subject Psychology - Media Psychology,, language: English, abstract: Social networks allow us to keep in touch with people all over the world. In addition to personal messages, many users also post pictures and videos from their everyday lives. For many people, however, this has not only positive effects. In fact, social media can also have a negative impact on our sense of well-being. In particular, the constant comparison with the postings of other users can unsettle not only young people. Nick Feldmann looks at the connection between social comparison processes on Instagram and the user's self-esteem. Due to the high user numbers of social media, a particularly large number of people are affected by these mechanisms. Self-perception also has a major influence on success in life. Feldmann therefore examines the extent to which conscious and unconscious comparison with other people in social networks affects self-worth.

Discover how to overcome fear, build confidence in who you are, and celebrate your accomplishments through the interactive activities and life-changing advice in this easy-to-use, guided workbook.Have you ever felt stuck at your job? Or burned out due to a toxic work environment? When you struggle with Impostor Syndrome and feel like a fraud, it can become easy to get trapped into an unhealthy cycle in your career and lose focus of your goals. Taking this next step in overcoming your impostor syndrome will encourage you to feel confident about your accomplishments, skills, and abilities in order to achieve a successful life. Your Unstoppable Greatness will give you the tools you need to recognize your potential, connect to your agency and create the career path you always wanted. With the help of this interactive workbook, you'll find research- and therapy-backed exercises, prompts, and activities to help you: Identify toxic work cultures Redefine your success Conquer perfectionism Feel empowered in your agency Construct your dream career And so much more! Overcoming impostor syndrome is a journey. Take the next step to achieve a happier, more fulfilling career.

Audible's Best of the Year in Well-Being YOU ARE ENOUGH EXACTLY AS YOU ARE. ​ From the time we're born, a litany of do's and don'ts are placed on us by our families, our communities, and society. We're required to fit into boxes based on our race, gender, sexuality, and other parts of our identities, being told by others how we should behave, who we should date, or what we should be interested in. For so many of us, those boxes begin to feel like shackles when we realize they don't fit our unique shape, yet we keep trying because we crave acceptance and validation. But is “fitting in” worth the time, energy, and suffering? Actor, writer, and activist Brandon Kyle Goodman says, Hell no it ain't! As a Black nonbinary, queer person in a dark-skinned 6'1”, 180-pound male body born into a religious immigrant household, Brandon knows the pain of having to hide one's true self, the work of learning to love that true self, and the freedom of finally being your true self. In You Gotta Be You, Brandon affectionately challenges you to consider, “Who would I be if society never got its hands on me?” This question set Brandon on a mission to dropkick societal shackles by unlearning all the things he was told he should be in order to step into who he really is. It required him to reexamine messy but ultimately defining moments in his life—his first time being followed in a store, navigating his mother's born-again Christianity, and regretfully using soap as lube (yes, you read that right!)—to find the lessons that would guide him to his most authentic self. Compassionate and soulful, funny and revealing, You Gotta Be You is an unapologetic call to self-freedom. It's about turning rejection (from others and yourself) into a roadmap to self-love. It's a guide to setting boundaries and fostering self-growth. And most importantly, it's an affirmation that we are enough exactly as we are.

From the award-winning host of the Radically Loved podcast, an invitation to discover the healing power of who you are, body, mind, and spirit.Growing up in East L.A. in the nineties, Rosie Acosta dismissed spirituality and wellness as something people like her didn't do. But after being arrested at age fifteen, she knew that only a radical change would lead her away from debilitating anxiety and self-doubt. As she puts it, yoga offered her a ladder and she began to climb. In this empowering and accessible guide, Acosta leads readers through the essential spiritual practices she uses to create a radically loved life. With the arc of her own journey as a framework, she presents meditations, journaling questions, and practices for identifying and honoring our own radical truths. With grit and grace, this heart-filled guide makes spiritual practice accessible to everyone and helps you become the person you are truly meant to be.

Get the life you want by being bold, resilient, and creating specific goals and habits with indispensable advice from Jennifer Cohen, a superstar motivational coach.I know what it takes to get what you want in life. It's a habit anyone can learn, a skill you can develop, a gift you don't need to be born with. The more experience you get, the more confident you'll be. Even when you fail, you'll feel stronger with each try you make. At work, at home, wherever your life unfolds—be bold. Take action. Ask for the right things. Chase what you want instead of taking what you can get. What do you want most in life, and why don't you have it? Think about the things that give your life depth, focus, and meaning: deeply satisfying relationships with plenty of give and take, physical health and emotional wellbeing, passion projects, self-esteem, and self-respect. Bold people have these things. Bold people recognize what's holding them back—and it's almost always a fear of failure. They train to overcome their fears, they embrace the 10% Target, and they create everyday, life-long habits to get what they want.Bigger, Better, Bolder brings readers one step closer to boldness, one chapter at a time. With practical takeaways and action steps—bite-sized Bold Moves—and real-life case studies of boldness in action, Jennifer Cohen teaches you how to get what you want.

Bestselling authors adrienne maree brown and Sonya Renee Taylor create an unforgettable and transformational experience of journaling your way into your most authentic self.This journal will help you claim permission to live your purpose. Based on the bestselling philosophies of radical self-love, emergent strategy, and pleasure activism, this journal gives you permission to love yourself deeply as you are.Journaling to these prompts will help you surrender to your body's needs instead of forcing yourself into cramped disciplines. It will encourage you to become awed by the natural beauty of your divine self instead of being rampantly self-critical. It will aid you in embracing your shadows and accepting responsibility for your impact all while liberating you to just be.This structured journal provides six key practices, with prompts for each practice that center on curiosity, surrender, grace, and satisfaction.

The Unspoken Morality of Childhood reflects the thoughts of a senior ethicist as she ponders the moral questions we all encounter in everyday life. Each essay describes a commonplace event: a child learning to read or asking to be quizzed on spelling, first graders bonding on playground swings, brothers talking on the way home from school, a young girl leaving for college. Monroe sensitively infuses these moments with a thoughtful tenderness that reveals the beauty in our daily routine and the wisdom all parents crave. Her reflections on the ethical issues raised as part of our daily lives lend valuable insight into critical moral topics: how nostalgia and love of home can be exploited by unscrupulous politicians who turn fear into political weapons that divide us but elect them. How forgiveness may not always be the best way to move on after a hurt. Moral imagination's unique ability to help us conceptualize our way out of seemingly intransigent problems. Agency, passion, unconditional love, and the painful growth that can accompany loss. Above all, Monroe highlights the tremendous power of identity and self-esteem and the recognition that we must honor the humanity in others in order to fully claim it in ourselves.

La gestion du stress, de la santé et de la performance au travail demeure un enjeu crucial pour les organisations soucieuses d'assurer leur développement et leur pérennité. Cette réalité était vraie il y a quelques années, mais l'est davantage aujourd'hui alors que des défis inédits émergent, tels la relance post-pandémique, les nouveaux modes d'organisation du travail ou l'obligation de transiger avec la pénurie actuelle de main-d'œuvre. Le présent ouvrage fait la démonstration que de bonnes pratiques en matière de gestion du stress et de la santé sont des leviers à l'amélioration de la performance au travail. Plus particulièrement, cette deuxième édition de Stress, santé et performance au travail cherche à équiper les décideurs organisationnels des plus récentes connaissances dans le domaine du stress et de la santé au travail permettant d'optimiser la performance au travail. Elle offre un parcours stimulant qui démystifie la notion de stress et propose des explications structurées, ainsi qu'une panoplie d'outils facilitant la gestion du stress et de la santé au travail. Loin de se restreindre à l'énumération de solutions communes permettant de limiter le stress ou d'améliorer la santé, cet ouvrage présente les savoirs essentiels afin de diagnostiquer l'organisation pour entrevoir les meilleures actions possibles dans des contextes particuliers. Ce livre ne permettra pas seulement au gestionnaire d'acquérir des connaissances techniques concernant des solutions génériques, mais il lui permettra surtout d'être habilité à choisir les modes d'intervention les plus adaptés à son entreprise. Dans cette optique, l'ouvrage s'adresse tant aux entrepreneurs, aux administrateurs, aux professionnels en gestion des ressources humaines, qu'aux futurs gestionnaires en formation.

Embrace The Courage to Be Yourself Authentically“As a Clinical Psychologist, I have frequently recommended this book. It is very well written. It is clear and highly beneficial. The author states that it is written for women. I have found that most of the book can also be useful for men.” ─Amazon reviewThis self-growth focused motivational book teaches you how to find yourself. In The Courage to Be Yourself, learn to set boundaries, make peace, and find happiness with who you are in a world that projects perfection onto us.Target harmful patterns. Surrounded by the pressures of society, we often measure ourselves by impossible standards, causing us to doubt ourselves. When this causes negative self-talk, our happiness inevitably suffers. Unhealthy mindsets can also infiltrate our relationships with others. Women can feel the need to be caretakers and sometimes put others'needs above our own. By identifying these patterns, we can set boundaries and target areas that need change—so you can love yourself properly.Become a loving friend to yourself. While all of us certainly have a calling to love others, it is just as important to give that same love to yourself. It feels good to be yourself, but you must find yourself first. In this emotional strength book, Patton shares impactful stories to show readers how to journey from a place of fear to a life of courageous self-acceptance and real love.Inside The Courage to Be Yourself, you'll find:How to find and be yourself through the pressures of todayStories of growth and healing from Patton and other womenHow to set boundaries, communicate more effectively, and change self-deprecating behaviorsIf you liked Courage Is Calling, The Courage to Be Disliked, or How to Be Yourself, you'll love The Courage to Be Yourself.

Yes, self-worth is something you can learn and practice! The Worthy Project tells you how.Take a step back and think about how satisfied you are with your life. Is your home too cluttered? Do you have trouble saving money? Do you feel like your friends and family take more of your energy than they give back? We all have an area (or two!) in our lives that we're not quite satisfied with—and often those trouble spots stem from one simple place: a lack of self-worth. Worthiness is the quality of deserving attention, energy, and respect. It's not confidence. It's not bravado. You can't fake worthiness, nor can you accidentally end up with it. But what does it actually mean to cultivate self-worth, and how do you do it?The Worthy Project guides you through a practical, six-week personal discovery program that helps you identify where feelings of unworthiness might manifest in your life, complete with exercises, journal prompts, and personal stories from real women. Internationally recognized personal development teacher Meadow DeVor explains the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and defining your priorities in your self-worth journey. It's time to let go of the self-doubt that is holding you back in order to unleash your true potential!

Self-esteem forms a critical component of mental health, as an absence of self-esteem is associated with mental disorders like depression. As such, understanding the nature and meaning of self-esteem and related phenomena like self-perception is essential for treatment of a variety of mental illnesses. Chapter One utilizes terror management theory to explain what self-esteem is, how the need for self-esteem develops, how people attain and maintain self-esteem, and why self-esteem is so important for psychological well-being. Chapter Two demonstrates how self-esteem is the fundamental mental attitude that provides the qualities necessary to perform democracy and reject authoritarian threats. Chapter Three deals with the definition of self-awareness, the description of the neural substrates that have been associated with it, and the examination of an interpretive neuroanatomical model of the phenomenon, with a focus on neurological and neuropsychological diseases. Chapter Four advocates a culture of self-evaluation as part of academic and professional culture through critical reflection on teaching and the results of one's own work. Chapter Five analyzes self-concept as a predictor of the academic self-efficacy perceived by adolescents. Lastly, Chapter Six studies the relationship between testosterone levels and self-esteem in school-age boys and girls.

At a time when pornography is more accessible than ever and many young people are inadvisably turning to pornography to learn about sex and relationships, this book explores what pornography is, the politics behind pornography, how it can affect both sexual and non-sexual relationships and the effects of pornography on mental health. The book also covers the important wider topics of the making and sharing of inappropriate images and over exposure to porn contributing to what is becoming known as'rape culture'. It includes full lesson plans, activities, photocopiable materials and clear information on how to implement the programme, including outlines for staff CPD sessions and parent workshops.This book will be vital for PSHE teachers, senior leadership teams, pastoral care teams, school counsellors, youth workers, school nurses, and anyone who might be involved in sex education provision for young people.

An inspiring guide to self-love from bestselling author and modern spiritual leader Teal Swan, who has over 2.8 million followers across Youtube, Instagram and Facebook.The journey to self-love can seem treacherous, especially in times of struggle. In this book, spiritual leader and bestselling author Teal Swan reveals that self-love is always achievable, whatever the circumstances. Through a comprehensive self-love toolkit, she shows you how to love yourself and heal your life. In this revised and updated edition of the popular Shadows Before Dawn, Teal bares her own experiences as an alienated extrasensory child and victim of abuse, revealing how she turned her life around, overcame self-hate and transformed her suffering into self-love and joy. To guide you on your own journey of healing and transformation, Teal shares the 29 extraordinary methods and techniques that she used to find self-love. These life-changing tools will help you to develop self-worth, practice self-love, learn to'fill your own cup', love your body and step into your purpose. Fans of The Anatomy of Loneliness will appreciate this no-nonsense guide from Teal on how to love yourself, even when life gets tough.

From finding common ground with warlords, introducing the Taliban to change, and working with NFL greats such as Marshawn Lynch, this uplifting memoir and “study of resilience” (General Paul Selva, United States Air Force) from coach and personal development expert, Tareq Azim, will help you build a relationship with fear and embrace your own power.A descendant of Afghan nobles, Tareq Azim's family was forced to flee their homeland in 1979. He assimilated in the United States through his love of sports but when he returned to his home country in 2004, he discovered countless children living on the streets, waiting for the inevitable recruitment into terrorist networks and anti-peace militias. Azim's close encounter with the ravages of a war-torn society taught him how pain can generate the most intense forms of fear, anxiety, and depression. He had found his salvation through sports and physical activity, and he knew these children could too. He put his method to the test and created the Afghan Women's Boxing Federation, the official governing body for women's sports for the National Olympic Committee and the first ever in the history of any Islamic republic, proving that Afghanistan was ready for social change by addressing the harms of accumulated trauma. Now, his remarkable full story is revealed in this book that is both a memoir and a roadmap that “could not be more timely” (Hunter Maats, author of The Straight-A Conspiracy). Through his own experiences, he effortlessly explains how fear is an invitation to seek a deeper feeling within—a feeling that is achieved when we engage in righteous and sincere struggle. Only then will our choices be guided by values that help us avoid the pitfalls of moral and personal failure. Featuring actionable advice and varied clear-eyed case studies, including MMA star Jake Shields, former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York, Empower is the ultimate guide to living a life understanding that fear is there to help you.

Autistic girls can be frequently misunderstood, underestimated and therefore anxious in a school environment. This practical book offers an innovative life skills curriculum for autistic girls aged 11 to 15, based on the author's successful workshops and training, which show how to support girls'wellbeing and boost their self-esteem.Including an adapted PSHE curriculum, this is a straightforward guide to educating autistic children on the issues that matter most to them. It covers all essential areas of wellbeing, including communication, identity, self-regulation and triggers, safety, and physical and mental health, and offers the reader strategies to help the autistic girls in their lives enhance and develop these.

Exploring issues ranging from the metaphysical to the moral and legal, a team of esteemed contributors bring together some of the most important and cutting-edge findings in experimental philosophy of the self to address longstanding philosophical questions about personal identity, such as: What makes us today the same person as our childhood and future selves? Can certain changes transform us into a different person? Do our everyday moral practices presuppose a false account of who we are? Chapters offer a survey of recent empirical work and foster dialogue between experimental and traditional philosophical approaches to identity, covering the moral self, dual character concepts, true self, transformative experience and the identity conditions collective entities. With novel experiments and thought-provoking applications to practical concerns including law, immigration, bioethics and politics, this collection highlights the value and implications of empirical work on personal identity.

Learn practical ways to self-nurture, self-express and celebrate your unique path—at home, at work, and out in the world—with this compassionate, everyday guide to self-love.What is self-love? And what do our lives look like when we practice it? Self-Love in Action myth-busts the idea that to care for oneself is selfish, and instead provides actionable tools to put more time, energy, and compassion into everyday activities. (It's okay to take a breath, or five, before that next email.) This practical guide empowers readers to confront the past, examine the present, and transform the future by taking tiny, meaningful steps to reclaim self-appreciation and joie de vivre. Build confidence with small rituals that shift the focus from “them” to “me”—reminding you that true love flows from the inside, out. Implement “Time to Practice” exercises to pause, set boundaries, say “no,” and invest in yourself as you deepen your sense of self-worth. Take self-love quizzes to reflect on the ways current habits might impede self-love action. Explore case studies from clients who have overcome common hardships through their commitment to self-love.

A healing antidote to our divisive culture, full of evocative storytelling, spiritual wisdom, and nine essential daily practices—by the first female, Black senior minister at the historic Collegiate Churches of New York“Fierce Love teaches us that with spiritual faith we can transcend the darkest moments and come through stronger.”—Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back We are living in a world divided. Race and ethnicity, caste and color, gender and sexuality, class and education, religion and political party have all become demographic labels that reduce our differences to simplistic categories in which “we” are vehemently against “them.” But Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis's own experience—of being the first female and first Black minister in her church's history, of being in an interracial marriage, and of making peace with childhood abuse—illustrates that our human capacity for empathy and forgiveness is the key to reversing these ugly trends.Inspired by the tenets of ubuntu—the Zulu philosophy that we are each impacted by the circumstances that impact those around us, and that the world won't get better until we all get better—Fierce Love lays out the nine daily practices for breaking through tribalism and engineering the change we seek. From downsizing our emotional baggage to speaking truth to power to fueling our activism with joy, it demonstrates the power of small, morally courageous steps to heal our own lives, our posse, and our larger communities. Sharing stories that trace her personal reckoning with racism as well as the arc of her journey to an inclusive and service-driven faith, Dr. Lewis shows that kindness, compassion, and inclusive thinking are muscles that can be exercised and strengthened. With the goal of mending our inextricable human connection, Fierce Love is a manifesto for all generations: a bighearted, healing antidote to our rancorous culture.

Build self-esteem and discover true self-love with this inspiring and interactive self-love workbook.Crafted for women of all ages, this interactive and heartfelt guide features exercises that empower you to rewrite limiting beliefs, embrace positive self-talk, and nurture genuine self-worth. Unleash your confidence, foster self-acceptance, and embark on a journey of inner strength and empowerment with this comprehensive workbook.The Gift of Self-Love includes:• A self-esteem and self-confidence quiz to assess how you feel about yourself today and identify areas to give yourself more compassion and love• Writing exercises to help you get in touch with your feelings, rewrite limiting beliefs, and stop pressuring yourself to meet other people's expectations• A positive self-talk guide to help you reframe your thoughts and silence the negative voice in your head• Recommendations for loving your body and embracing healthy living at any size• Stories, research, and meaningful advice to help you build self-worthThe Gift of Self-Love workbook is your path to enhanced self-esteem and genuine self-love. Don't miss this opportunity to boost confidence, rewrite limiting beliefs, and embrace a positive mindset. Get your hands on the best self-esteem workbook for women and embark on a life-changing journey today!