Your Best You : Discovering and Developing the Strengths God Gave You

by Grove, Bonnie

• ISBN13: 9780834124394
• ISBN10: 0834124394
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Nazarene Pub House

Summary

Have you ever tried to change something about yourself but had a hard time making it stick? If so, Bonnie Grove knows how you feel. The problem, she explains, is that when it comes to self-improvement, most of us start by asking ourselves the wrong questions. Instead of, What are my weaknesses? How can I fix them? we should be asking, What are my strengths? How can I build on them? This book is not a one-size-fits-all approach to lifestyle change. It doesn t offer a ten-step formula or a one-minute prayer that guarantees success in 30 days. This book is about you. It's about discovering and developing what you do well, what you love, and what brings you joy so you can see yourself the way God sees you and begin to truly receive His best for your life. Unlike some self-improvement books, you won't be asked to: spend time digging around in the past put your problems under a microscope try and fix everything that's 'broken' in your life improve on things you're not very good at Instead, Bonnie gives you tools and resources to help you: discover what you're good at-not what you think you should be good at develop your strengths and use them to offset your weaknesses learn to recognize your true goals create a personalized map to follow as you begin your journey to becoming Your Best You

Author Biography

Bonnie Grove is a former program developer and trainer with a passion for God and people. As a writer and speaker, she enjoys leading interactive workshops and seminars to help others make significant changes in their lives. Bonnie lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, with her husband, Steve, and their two children.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
What's Different About the Strength-based Approach?	p. 11
Understanding Strengths	p. 21
Finding Your Strengths	p. 27
Beginning to Break the Addiction	p. 39
Giving Your Strengths Back to God	p. 57
Charting Your Course	p. 73
Identifying What Matters Most	p. 85
Making Your Map	p. 93
The Long-term Goal	p. 113
Kindness on the Journey	p. 139
Taking Note of the Scenery	p. 147
Social Support	p. 153
Walking Toward Success	p. 165
Reflecting on the Map	p. 175
Maintaining the Change	p. 181
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