Overcoming Self

We all want to be happy, yet when we can’t find it from "looking inside" or from keeping a gratitude journal, many people quietly suffer and struggle with the fear that they’ll be the only one who didn’t find happiness when it seems that everyone else around them has. No one wants to appear to be the one who didn’t "get" it! In the author’s own journey, she was one of those people! After struggling with a lifetime of anxiety and bouts of depression, she felt guilty and ashamed that she wasn’t able to find happiness inside.

embarrassing thing? What can I do to actually make a difference? Am I the only one who feels this way? In the face of an uncertain future, technological co-dependence and increasing social disconnection, we are battling unprecedented levels of stress, loneliness, burnout and insecurity. Drawing on her own experience of mental illness and neurodivergence, in her debut book, Gemma gets curious about how we tick in order to better understand and navigate the unique pressures of life today.

Rev. Dr. Richard A. Haynes contracted polio when he was four years old and never walked on his own two feet again. Yet he overcame the disease to be a gymnastic champion, ran a business, obtained a doctoral degree with distinction, continues a loving marriage of 48 years and an ongoing career as a spiritual advisor. How did he do it? The 15 life lessons he shares in this autobiographical work reveals how it happened.

Are you tired of setting goals only to watch them slip through your fingers? "Stop Lying to Yourself: Proven Strategies to Overcome Self-Deception and Achieve Real Change" is your wake-up call to break free from the cycle of empty promises, procrastination, and self-deception. This no-nonsense guide dives deep into the lies we tell ourselves, from the illusion of progress to the fantasy of a perfect future self. Packed with practical strategies and actionable steps, this book shows you how to confront your excuses, take real responsibility, and transform your life starting today. With ...

Can understanding the past unlock the key to your future? In Memories of My Future, award-winning author Ammar Habib and Anil Sinha present a powerful story of redemption, self-discovery, and the unbreakable bond between history and identity. Dr. Avinash Singh has it all: a brilliant career as a world-renowned heart surgeon, the respect of his peers, and a life built on the pursuit of perfection. But when tragedy strikes the operating room, Avinash’s carefully constructed world crumbles, forcing him to confront haunting memories and question everything he once believed. As he delves into ...

Is your child constantly seeking perfection, afraid to make mistakes, or feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to excel? Many kids today struggle with perfectionism, which can lead to anxiety, stress, and even burnout. The Quest for Imperfection is a book designed for children and their caregivers to understand and tackle the challenges of perfectionism.

Are you tired of feeling paralyzed by social situations? "At Ease: Live a Full and Abundant Life by Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness" is your compassionate guide to navigating the social world with greater confidence and authenticity. In a world filled with constant social demands, living with social anxiety and shyness can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s the fear of public speaking, attending gatherings, or even simple conversations, these challenges can limit your potential and happiness. In At Ease, Frank Geoffreys provides a compassionate, practical guide for anyone struggling to...

A Pocket Guide to Help You Bring a Joyful Spirit to Your Personal and Buisiness Life. The Otterocity Field Guide is a self-help book that will help you negotiate the waterways in your life. Otterocity is incorporating the traits and attributes of otters in your life to bring about change, growth and ultimate joy. Follow the simple ideas and concepts in this field guide book and you can bring a joyful spirit to your life.It will allow you to identify areas of improvement and give you suggestions, tips, and tactics on how to have Otterocity and bring a joyful spirit to your personal or ...

Keep Going. Stay Focused. Push Through the Boring, Hard, Quiet Middle. Chewy Middle Struggles is your unapologetic, no-nonsense guide to what happens after the hype fades — and how to keep moving when momentum dies, motivation ghosts you, and progress feels painfully slow. This is the book for anyone who’s already started… and now finds themselves stuck in the messy middle. Through 20 bold and brutally honest chapters, Chewy Middle Struggles dismantles the myths of overnight success, effortless passion, and constant inspiration. If you’ve ever felt like everyone else is moving ...

Discover the tools to navigate intimacy and foster secure connections. Your partner receives a text message and smiles while replying. You immediately assume the worst. Thoughts like, "Who could be making them smile?" or "Are they talking to someone else?" flood your mind. Despite no evidence, the anxious attachment style magnifies insecurities and creates stress in relationships.

Fans of suspenseful action, adventure and science fiction will enjoy this three book set. All of these books take place in the Red River Gorge area of eastern Kentucky. Characters overlap from one book to the next but each book tells its own story. These books are also available for purchase individually. THE RED RIVER GORGE KILLER: A SUSPENSE THRILLER There were only two things that Lori enjoyed in life, her friends and exploring the geology and history of wilderness areas. She had been eagerly anticipating her hike in the Red River Gorge and was looking forward to the tranquility of the ...

In this "powerful and inspiring" true story, follow Joe Moglia's legendary career transition from head football coach at Coastal Carolina University to the CEO of TD Ameritrade, one of the country's most successful financial firms. By the time Joe was in his early 30s, he had risen through the high school and college football ranks to become the defensive coordinator at Dartmouth. His dream was very much within reach. Problem was, Joe wasn't making enough money to support his growing family.

Struggling with the all too familiar "not tonight" phrase in your marital life? Frustrated with constant excuses that are diminishing the spark in your relationship? Embrace change with the game-changing guide, "THE 'NOT TONIGHT' SYNDROME: Overcoming False Excuses in Marital Intimacy". Transform the way you communicate, interact, and rekindle the flame with this cutting-edge manual. Expertly penned to awaken your understanding, this book takes you on a captivating journey through the intricacies of intimacy in marriage and offers concrete solutions to reestablish your connection. This Book ...

Stress is all around us every day and is inevitable and unavoidable. How do we live the life we always wanted? How do we manage stress? How do we acquire stress management skills? In this book, you will learn specific, step-by-step strategies and gain information to take stress under your control, once and for all.

I want to be loved for my truths, but I worry that they might be too heavy, for anyone to bear. I long for the world to see me, but I’m afraid it might not like what it finds. I seek understanding, but fear the cost of being fully known.

How can we learn to trust God and not be afraid? Kristen Wetherell is in the fight with you. She is a fearful fellow traveler on the road of the Christian life, making strides alongside you in this battle. In Fight Your Fears, she carefully searches 10 of God's great and precious promises, equipping you with the practical tools to overcome the fears and anxious thoughts that are robbing you of your joy. Each chapter ends with Scripture exercises, a memory verse, questions to ponder, and a prayer.

What Does It Mean to B.E.C.O.M.E.? B.E.C.O.M.E. is more than an acronym. It is a blueprint for transformation. It's a journey inward before it ever becomes a journey outward. Each letter represents a word that addresses a stage—a sacred step on the path to wholeness: Breakthrough – This stage in the process deals with breaking cycle and shattering illusions. This stage will allow you to crack open the shell that fears built around your greatness. Expose – In this stage, you will courageously uncover the hidden pain, unspoken traumas, and limiting beliefs that have been quietly shaping...

"Chasing New Heights" is the continuation of Holly’s journey as she transitions into high school, where new challenges await her on and off the cross country course. After a triumphant middle school season, Holly faces increased competition, self-doubt, and the pressure of leadership as she mentors younger runners like Mia. With the state championships on the horizon, Holly must balance the weight of expectations, her friendships, and her passion for running. Through perseverance, she discovers that success is not just about winning but about personal growth, teamwork, and embracing the ...

The Boy Who Conquered a Star – A Journey from Darkness to Inner Light The Boy Who Conquered a Star is an inspiring, soul-stirring novel that blends philosophy, self-discovery, and the triumph of the human spirit. Written by acclaimed Colombian author Jaime Bedoya Martínez, this powerful story follows Michael Alexander—a once-rebellious, lazy boy who suffers a life-altering accident and finds himself confined to a wheelchair. But from this tragedy, a miracle is born. Guided by the voice of a guardian angel and fueled by a newfound thirst for knowledge, Michael undergoes a radical ...

EMPOWERING, INSPIRING BOOK. Janelle makes ordinary experiences glow. Listening, living, hearing, watching & breathing in the world around her inspires Janelle to write expressively, as her Real & Raw Poetry does not fail to cut deep into your heart strings. An aspiring Author with talents expanding into the Fiction & Non - Fiction world of novels, songwriting, & submitting books to film, is something Janelle will explore. Janelle is a mother, wife and Nana. Janelle's family is her strength in life. When Janelle is not writing, she is passionate about being in the outdoors connecting to Nature.