Overcoming Self

As a child, Kayla Hayes was sexually abused by her grandfather. She experienced unhealed hurts and self-hate. That led her to an abusive boyfriend who bit off 85% of her lip. While healing, Kayla made the decision to rise — and wear her scars as wings. She partnered with author Alisa Divine, to tell her story and provide this handbook for healing.

In this revised and updated edition of the original, groundbreaking book Overcoming Perfectionism: The Key to a Balanced Recovery, Smith describes the key differences between overt and covert perfectionism; the role early attachment, temperament, sibling relationships, and life circumstances play in developing this pattern; and how to shift toward a center of balance for a more fulfilling life.

As an experienced psychotherapist, who’s had years of therapy, I realised that ploughing endless energy into trying to control the uncontrollable is keeping us all tired, wired, and worried. Ignoring fears doesn’t make them less true, it makes them more powerful. I decided to try a different tact and it changed my world. Instead of doing everything I could to ease and avoid life’s uncomfortable truths, I sought a deeper acceptance of them. Through using this approach, my clients and I discovered that fear began to loosen its grip. We were living more intentionally and peacefully.

"Thorough, convincing, extremely helpful, and potentially a lifesaver... highly recommend Undepressed" - Francis Mont for Readers' Favorite Are you or a loved one struggling with the debilitating effects of depression? Do you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and misunderstood? You are not alone. Dive into "UnDepressed" to find hope, understanding, and practical strategies to reclaim your life. Inspired by the author's personal battles, extensive research, and emotive recovery, this book dives into the stigmatized world of depression. Explaining its roots, its impacts on daily life, and the ...

Do you find yourself repeatedly checking your email for no reason, asking others for their opinions about something again and again, or lying awake at night overanalyzing and planning ahead? If so, you probably have a problem with compulsive reassurance seeking. The good news is that you can break free from this "reassurance trap" - this book will show you how. In this unique guide, you'll find proven-effective tips and tools using CBT to help you tolerate uncertainty, face specific worrying scenarios, and gradually reduce the compulsion to incessantly seek reassurance.

The Power of You: Overcoming Comparison and Embracing Your Unique Journey is a transformative guide for anyone tired of measuring their success, happiness, and self-worth against others. If you’ve ever felt trapped in the comparison game, constantly looking at others and wondering why you’re not where they are, this book is for you. In today’s world of social media and highlight reels, it’s easy to fall into the habit of comparing yourself to others—whether in your career, personal life, or even your appearance. But The Power of You will help you break free from the comparison ...

Discover the path to true clarity and inner peace with The Surangama Sutra for Beginners: A Path to Inner Clarity and Wisdom—a powerful guide crafted to transform how you see yourself, your mind, and the world around you. In this accessible interpretation, you’ll find: A Blueprint for Self-Mastery The Surangama Sutra isn’t just a text; it’s a roadmap to inner freedom and insight. This book breaks down the essential teachings of the sutra, providing practical steps to overcome distraction, anxiety, and the constant pull of everyday stresses. With each page, discover how to calm the ...

This is a book out of all literary categories, of an essay nature, written in the first person. It combines metaphysics, religion, esotericism, philosophy, science and psychology. The common denominator is the individual, the human being, and how it relates to the whole. It can be hard for those whose connection is positive, clear and defined. But it becomes an atypical survival manual for those who are lost, those who have not found themselves at all, or for those who need an explanation and meaning to their lives that has not achieved any creed, thought, or hope... "Advertising has us ...

Millions of people are plagued by low self-confidence. But in Confidence, personality expert Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic shows us that high confidence makes us less likeable, less employable, and less successful in the long run. He reveals the benefits of low confidence (including being more motivated and self-aware), teaches us how to know when to fake it, get ahead at work, improve our social skills, feel better emotionally and physically, and much more.

Are you tired of feeling like a fraud in your professional life? Do you struggle with self-doubt and imposter syndrome? If so, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Mastering Overcoming Self-Doubt and Achieving Professionalism and Leadership Through Confidence Building and Personal Growth is the book for you.

Book Description: The Lies We Tell Ourselves: A Transformative Guide to Emotional Healing, Personal Growth, Mindfulness, and Living Your Truth Are you ready to break free from self-doubt, discover your true potential, and live a life that feels authentic and fulfilling? The Lies We Tell Ourselves is more than a book—it’s your personal guide to emotional healing, self-discovery, and lasting transformation. This practical, empowering, and engaging self-help book is perfect for anyone ready to stop settling for "good enough" and start living with purpose, clarity, and confidence. ✔ Why ...

As a parent, you can use certain strategies to help your elementary-aged daughter when she struggles with worry and anxiety. But it is also important that she learn how to work through her emotions on her own.

Attachment anxiety is the fear of entering into a committed relationship. People with attachment anxiety often find it difficult to show their feelings and let another person into their lives. In this audiobook, you will learn tips on how to overcome anxiety in a relationship and improve your self-esteem.

This guide offers the most comprehensive insight and advice into coping with nervous stress. Sufferers of nervous illness regard Self Help for Your Nerves as their bible – many believe that if they had found it earlier they would have been saved years of unnecessary suffering. Dr Claire Weekes looks at: how the nervous system works, what is nervous illness, common factors in the development of nervous illness and recurring nervous attacks. Plus important chapters on depression, sorrow, guilt and disgrace, obsessions, sleeplessness, confidence, loneliness and agoraphobia.

The Power Within You Every person holds within them an immense, untapped reservoir of potential. It’s a power that, when harnessed, can propel them to unimaginable heights. This potential, this strength, this golden opportunity isn’t something that can be found in external circumstances. It’s not in luck or chance, nor is it in the hands of others. It resides within you, waiting to be unlocked. But how often do we overlook this truth? How often do we attribute success to external factors, believing that the right environment, the right timing, or the right connections are what make or...

Achieve Unwavering Inner Calm and Resilience in Just 30 Days With These Ancient Techniques, Even If Stress Has Always Ruled Your Life Do you feel overwhelmed by life's endless demands and chaotic stresses? Are you yearning for emotional resilience and inner peace but don't know where to begin? If these questions resonate with you, you're not alone. Across the globe, countless individuals are searching for ways to navigate their reality with peace, grace, and stability. And this is your opportunity to change that narrative. Applying Stoicism's ancient wisdom can transform your mindset, ...

Are you constantly seeking approval from others, struggling to feel truly worthy without external validation? Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion from trying to please everyone around you? In "Validation Addiction: Please Make Me Feel Worthy," psychotherapist Dr. Richard L. Travis offers profound insights into the phenomenon of validation addiction—a compulsive need for external approval that masks deeper emotional wounds. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Travis helps you understand the roots of this condition, recognize the patterns ...

From beauty influencer Lauren Hale comes a timely reminder that you’re never too old to change—or find joy again. When was the last time you did something just because it brought you joy? Without justifying it or hiding it from the world? For many women, the answer is measured in decades. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. At 40, Lauren Hale realized that she was living her life for other people: trying to make them happy, trying to fit in, trying to be someone she wasn’t. It’s a harsh discovery when you look around and find you don’t recognize—or like—yourself anymore. ...

Healing PTSD: Your Essential Journey Back to Wholeness Empower Your Healing Journey - Foster Resilience, Foster Connection, Master Self-Hypnosis Today! With little more than a glance at "PTSD – Healing with Perseverance, Peer Support, and Self-Hypnosis," your inner world might begin to shimmer with the potent possibilities of transformation. There's a precious journey waiting within these pages, one which you've no doubt been seeking. Grand in scope yet intimate in nature, this book unfurls the complex web of PTSD with grace, compassion, and actionable wisdom. Not only will this guide ...