“No jargon or complicated theory here. … One pep talk per day is all you'll need to help you become the person you want to be.”-Mike Jeffries, author, A Family's Heartbreak: A Parent's Introduction to Parental Alienation

“Wise and practical strategies to maintain your sanity, restore joy, and overcome despair in the face of life's most challenging obstacles.”-Dr. Richard A. Warshak, author of Divorce Poison: How to Protect Your Family from Bad-mouthing and Brainwashing, and clinical professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

“Despite the magnitude of your struggles, nurture hope . . ."-Joan Marie Galat, from the preface

Suffering, negativity, and depression have become a way of life for thousands of individuals. This inspirational collection of short essays will provide the impetus to change these self-defeating habits and forge new pathways to emotional health. From simple steps such as listening to the language of your thoughts to major strategies involving action plans for change, each pep talk brings revelations and a clear message spoken from the depths of experience. Humor often emerges in the author's suggestions. With catch phrases that are easy mantras for everyday success, such as “Stop Thinking 'Always' and 'Never,'" “Keep Fewer Dishes Rather Than Buying More Cupboards,” and “Turn Worries into Troubleshooting Plans,” Galat speaks to common traps of human nature and provides gentle guidance for the process of finding joy, peace, and a confident sense of self once again. This book will be an indispensible guide on a journey back to a positive outlook capable of handling life's many challenges.

Joan Marie Galat

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