Publisher's Synopsis
Discover how you can take control of your happiness and inner peace despite all the obstacles you have to face
Have you been feeling like you can never get a break?
Are your days full of conflict and challenges you constantly have to fight and overcome?
Are you tired of riding the rollercoaster of anger, fear, frustration, and overwhelm and wish to take a step back from your problems?
Being a black woman today comes with unique struggles others don't even know about.
You face the discrimination that both women and people of color encounter. Your needs are often belittled or dismissed. It would help if you battled against many unhelpful labels and limitations imposed by society.
And that's on top of dealing with your other responsibilities as a wife, mother, daughter, professional, neighbor, and citizen.
Anybody would get sick of this, and it's understandable if you often feel like lashing out, breaking down, or giving up.
But all is not lost. While the obstacles you face are out of your control, how you respond to them is within it.
By understanding the triggers and emotions you have inside and using them to address your needs, you'll be better equipped to tackle any challenge in front of you.
In this heart-to-heart book, written by a black woman who has been through the stresses of life, you will discover:
- What nobody ever tells you about the true nature of emotions and how knowing this will make all the difference
- How to use your emotions as tools to help you create a life you love to live
- The astoundingly simple reasons why we often feel the way we do
- How your body and brain create your emotions, and how to use this body-brain link to improve your mood for good
- 7 common thought distortions that could be ruining your life and how to stop them from taking over
- How to become figure out what your feelings are telling you and what to do about it all
- The deeper needs that lie behind most of your emotions and how you can unpack these to deal with them once and for all
- The wisdom of Zen masters and how they use this never to sweat the stuff, both big and small
- How to stay calm, no matter what the situation, and what to do about bad feelings that just won't quit
- The secret behind releasing big emotional buildups before you explode - and how to channel this energy to move forward in life
And much more.
It takes real grit and courage to face and deal with your feelings. But you have to take this step if you are going to have the authentic and joyful life that you're looking for.
With these candid insights into your emotional world, you can learn all the tips and tools you need to be happier, more at peace, and more resilient, no matter what life throws you.
