Self Joy

Many of us have become experts at pretending we're fine. Our shiny social media feeds and skin-deep smiles certainly give off a happy illusion. But we are not fine. Taylor has heard countless stories from her generation of our fetal positions on cold tile floors, immobilized by anxiety. She personally knows this place well. At eighteen, she too found herself in an anxiety-induced fetal position behind a locked bathroom stall, wondering, "What did Jesus mean when he promised me full life?"

Structured into three sections - "belonging," "resistance," and "acceptance" - and informed by personal history, community stories, and deep research, Fat Girls in Black Bodies breaks down the myths, stereotypes, tropes, and outright lies we've been sold about race, body size, belonging, and health. Cox's razor-sharp cultural commentary exposes the racist roots of diet culture, healthism, and the ways we erroneously conflate body size with personal responsibility.

In a world often preoccupied with materialism and the accumulation of wealth, the pursuit of happiness can appear to hinge upon financial affluence. However, it is imperative to recognize that true contentment often lies beyond monetary constraints. This transformative guide offers practical strategies and heartfelt insights for anyone seeking fulfillment without the burden of financial stress. Each chapter covers essential themes. Listeners will embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning to appreciate the richness of life that can be experienced.

Self!sh (adj.)—taking time for oneself every day. Some might call that selfish. We say own it. This is your personal playbook for your mindset. Your tool kit to cope and grow. It's unique to you. It gets you back to the best of you. Yes, it's a good thing to take care of yourself. You'll bring more of what you cherish and value to the world and those around you. That's self!sh.

The sooner you start to take action on your poor gut health, the faster you will see and feel the results. Are you ready to dramatically improve your skin health, energy levels, digestive health, and overall well-being? If so, then you will want to listen to this audiobook.

Are you tired of people asking why you’ve “ended up” single? Do you just want to do your own thing—without the pressure of marriage, kids, or expectations? In a world that still idealizes traditional marriage and motherhood, Lucy Meggeson offers a powerful counter-narrative: being single and childfree is just as joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling as being in a partnership. Drawing from personal experiences, candid conversations, and the latest research, Lucy reveals the freedoms and opportunities that come along with the single life—in spite of what the world assumes.

Author Joel Primus grew up believing he needed to "do good" and "be good" to earn his parents' love and society's acceptance, but no matter what he accomplished, he never felt good enough. This underlying feeling of "badness," which he tried desperately to ignore, permeated much of his life. Psychiatrist Carl Jung calls the unsavory aspect of our personality the "shadow self," and the more we distance ourselves from it, the more anxiety, shame, and unworthiness grows.

You Have Chosen to Remember: A Journey of Self-Awareness, Peace of Mind and Joy is an incredibly inspiring book filled with simple, yet very effective strategies for remembering your true self, and embodying self-awareness, forgiveness, peace of mind, and joy in your day to day life.

Dive to the heart of how to stop resisting life as it is. Instead, learn practical tools and solutions that really do guide you to let go of any kind of issue, place, person or job with greater ease and certainty. Suzanne learned this and more in a critical year in which she burned out her business, ended her relationship, lost her home...and then suddenly, her 22-year-old daughter Teal died. In wise, warm, often funny terms, Suzanne shares the insights she discovered as she rebuilt her life. Are you ready to let go of the pain, and surrender to happiness?

This book is an invitation to a life of passion and significance. As you listen, you’ll feel like you’re sharing a heartfelt chat with a dear friend, exchanging stories, laughter, and moments of deep insights. Kim’s uplifting new book will challenge and inspire you; it will revolutionize your spiritual life.

The two audiobooks in this bundle are all about helping you make your laziness work for you. How to Procrastinate Well will show you how learning to understand why you procrastinate and planning for your procrastination can actually help you be even more productive.

"Positive Psychologie - Positives Denken kannst du lernen" öffnet dir die Augen für die wahre Kraft der positiven Psychologie und wie sie dein Leben von Grund auf verändern kann. Starte deine Reise in ein glücklicheres, erfüllteres Dasein, indem du die Lügen entlarvst, die du dir selbst erzählst. Ja, es wird Zeit, deinem inneren Kritiker den Laufpass zu geben!

Here for the Joy describes how spiritual badass Ananda Forest followed his bliss out of the narrow confines of a privileged upbringing poisoned by abuse, alcoholism, and mental illness.

The affirmations in this book are enriched by our history that intertwines to bring us into the 21st century and our day-to-day lives. Throughout this book, you will find a respite to the special needs of Black women that are bountiful for their journey to motivate them to that next level of where they want to be mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Self-criticism is often our default setting. But we can have a more gracious posture toward ourselves. We can practice disciplines of self-kindness. Editor and spiritual director Cindy Bunch calls us to self-care through greater compassion for ourselves. She helps us pay attention to the frustrations that bug us in order to identify negative thinking about ourselves or others. As we do so, we can discern what we need to let go. This allows us to lean into the things that bring us joy. Each chapter is filled with spiritual practices and creative exercises for reflection and celebration.

Your life is serious business, but who says you can’t find joy along the way? As a person with unique gifts to offer, it is your responsibility to use your talents wisely and it is your right to enjoy yourself while doing so. Just as a successful business requires a mission and a plan, so does a fulfilling life. In The Joy of Strategy, Allison Rimm provides a structured, step-by-step program to create a business plan for your life.

Joining the Marines in 2002, David Rose signed up to go fight...and to go die. On this grim path, rather than finding a violent death, he would find family, purpose, and a brotherhood amid the misfit world of the war fighter. No Joy sees David recounting madcap tales of Muay Thai bouts in seedy garages, a bizarre stint as a street cop, being on the other side of the badge, becoming a veteran of the psych ward, and more. It's an irreverently told story that doesn't just tell one man's tale, but speaks to the necessary question: What really draws modern young men to war?

After moving to the Mediterranean with her family during the 2020 pandemic, Emily A. Francis learned insider secrets to one of the healthiest lifestyles in the world. Now, she shares this insight so you, too, can improve your wellness and invigorate your soul. The Taste of Joy shows you the value of living simply, mindfully, seasonally, and naturally, while feeding the body and soul more richly. Explore your own path to happiness as Emily recounts her eye-opening experiences getting to know a new region, its inhabitants, and their culture.

The information was just too good to stay on a daily Instagram post. I was super recharged by writing some of these quotes. At times, I said to myself, “did I really think of that?” Wow, I'm clever! Anyway, there’s something for everyone in this tiny book. So whether you listen to this as an ebook or hard copy, be sure to apply the messages to your everyday life. From us to you...we want to say thank you for all of your support!

Create a pure, natural high and total, euphoric joy - while you sleep! Motivational Hypnotherapy's Joel Thielke and Catherine Perry have teamed up to create a powerful program that works with your REM cycle to help you create total happiness and joy in your life. This Sleep Lab alpha theta hypnosis program helps you relax your mind and body for sleep while working with your brainwaves to help you create beliefs for positive change, joy, and positive thinking.