Do you know of a good book that helps you overcome insecurities? A book that helps with "not caring about what others think about you" and "how to be more secure with yourself."
Looking for recommendations.
For kids
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin
by Joe Troiano
The story is about being different and how you should never judge a book by its cover. And it re-enforces how important it is that we recognizes the positive differences. It's sweet, fun and has a great lesson.
There is as fabulous book, Women and Shame, by Brene' Brown. You can get it at Barnes and Noble. It is fabulous! Good Luck.
Stand Up for Your Life: A Practical Step-by-Step Plan to Build Inner Confidence and Personal Power by Cheryl Richardson is a good one.
Succulent Wild Woman.. totally doesn't seem like a self help book.. she wrote the book with big chunky markers and lots of colors, drawings, etc.. it's pretty neat.
Marianne Williamson's Return to Love...Good Luck
There are several of different seminars/classes that can help with this, and not just in a superficial way -- they really help you not only be more secure with yourself, but also figure out what you really want out of life and how to get it. I have heard good things about The Road Adventure (mentioned previously), but I also know people who have benefited from The Landmark Forum, Millennium3, and other places. They're all getting at the same thing, just in different ways -- they're about finding joy, peace, and acceptance in your life. The one that rocked my world was Pathways (www.gopathways.org). It really did change my life, in a GREAT way. Check 'em all out and see which one sounds like it might resonate with you.
As far as books are concerned, here are a few I liked:
There is Nothing Wrong With You: Going Beyond Self-Hate (A Compassionate Process for Learning to Accept Yourself Exactly As You Are) -- Cheri Huber
Loving What Is *and* I Need Your Love-Is That True? -- Byron Katie
The Power of Now -- Eckhart Tolle
Ending the Struggle Against Yourself -- Stan Taubman
Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting -- L. Grabhorn (GREAT book! And you can get a workbook, too, to help put it into practice)
I hope you find the one you love! Good luck!!!!
Check out "With Winning in Mind" by Lanny Bassham. It's primarily written for athletes but has been used for many different areas. He covers "Self Image Change" which we all could use - and goal getting...not just goal setting. Or his Audio CD "Freedom Flight" might be even better! It's amazing and I get something new everytime I hear it. He tells 14 life principles in the story which could only help you! There is a combo for "With Winning in Mind" and Freedom Flight on his website. http://www.mentalmanagement.com/a_freedom_flight.html
They also offer a money back guarantee on their tools so you can't lose!
If you're looking for something from the Christian perspective, Joyce Meyer's "Approval Addiction" is awesome.
Boundries--there are a few---- in marriage, with kids..etc...one I highly recommend--The Secret---A friend of mine and I have a list! We are trying to become stronger women right now...
Deanna,
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E.
I don't know of a good book, but I do know of an AWESOME life-changing seminar that did this exact thing for me. It TOTALLY changed my life in every way possible, yet ironically the truth I walked away with was "I am worthy and lovable exactly the way I am right now." So the big change I found was to not change at all...hmmm.
I'd love to share more with you (or anyone else) who is interested, in fact, I'd love to pay for your first session ($50) for anyone who would like to do it. It is not a multi-level marketing thing, or a religious thing, or a new age thing. It is a life-changing "adventure" that is different for everyone who has done it.
PM me if interested. Here is the website: www.theroadadventure.com
ETA (Edited to Add): The Road Adventure is the cheapest seminar of its kind out there. Only $50 for Part I and $400 for Part 2.
I am not a psychologist; however, I do not believe that it is a good book that you need, just a good mirror. Knowone no matter what they say or do can make you any better or worse. It is up to you to feel good about yourself. When you realize the feeling comes from you and not from others you will be amaazed at 1.How great you feel regardless of others opinions and 2. How silly you feel at how you worried about those who could care less about you. Trust me they lose no sleep wondering if you think more or less about them. A more important focus is to wonder what your kids feel about you and the example you set for them. Do you want them beholden to other peoples perceptions?
Hi Deanna,
You know, the book that helps me the most is the Bible...when I remind myself of what God truly thinks about me, that He loves me & created me to love Him, I find those nasty little insecurities running for cover everytime! My favorite book is John.
Hope this helps,
K. :o)
I don't know if you are looking for something in the Christian arena, but I would highly recommend "The Search for Significance" and I think the author is Robert McGee, but not sure on that. It really helped me with some of these exact issues.
Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow is wonderful. It is a well-rounded book with insight to all parts of life. Very life-applicable and an easy read....especially with little ones running around.
J.
