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Let go of the guilt : stop beating yourself up and take back your joy / Valorie Burton.

Burton, Valorie, 1973- (author.).

Summary:

Offers practical advice to help women to shed "false guilt" and step into contentment, encouraging readers to peel back the layers of emotions and cultural and spiritual expectations that make it difficult for them to navigate the complexities of having multiple roles, dreams, and demands in life.

Record details

ISBN: 9780785220213
ISBN: 0785220216
Physical Description: xix, 220 pages ; 22 cm
Publisher: Nashville, Tennessee : W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2020]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-201).

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: Why did you do that? How guilt can drive your decisions -- What are you feeling guilty about? The first step to conquering your guilt is naming it -- Peel back the layers : recognizing and rewriting your internal narrative -- Happiness is a risk, guilt is safe : the surprising habit that tempts you to choose guilt over joy -- The guilt gender gap : why research shows women are guilt prone -- Own your values : if you don't decide what matters to you, other will decide for you -- The upside of guilt : why the traits that make you feel guilty also make you successful -- (Re)set your expectations : stop setting yourself up for guilt and set yourself up for happiness -- Flip the guilt trip : deactivate the buttons manipulators like to push -- Take back your joy : embrace the eight habits of guilt-free living -- Conclusion: The secret to letting go of guilt for good.