Choosing Light-Heartedness : A 33-Day Journey to Overcome Anxiety, Depression and Dysfunctional Family Issues

by Joys, Kari

• ISBN13: 9780976617402
• ISBN10: 0976617404
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-30
• Publisher: Higher Consciousness Books

Summary

Choosing Light-Heartedness is a simple, beautiful book written for people who want to overcome anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem or the long-term effects of growing up in a dysfunctional family. It's a 33-day emotional healing journey that guides a person through the process of releasing the past and learning the essential skills necessary to move forward and create a healthy, functioning life.

Author Biography

Kari Joys MS is the director of the Center for Creative Change in Spokane, Washington. She is a compassionate, highly recognized psychotherapist, a skilled group facilitator, and a Certified Yuen Method Wellness Practitioner

Table of Contents

A foreword for health care professionals	ix
Before we begin Please be sure to read this!: It's crucial for your understanding!	1	(10)
Chapter One, Days 1 and 2: Understand why you always felt different and "not good enough."	11	(8)
Chapter Two, Days 3 and 4: Uncover the truth of how your childhood affected your self-esteem.	19	(10)
Chapter Three, Days 5 and 6: Develop your emotional intelligence!	29	(14)
Chapter Four, Days 7 and 8: Understand your unconscious mind and give up the drama!	43	(10)
Chapter Five, Days 9 and 10: Change your thoughts, change your beliefs and change your life!	53	(10)
Chapter Six, Days 11 and 12: Love your body and love your life!	63	(12)
Chapter Seven, Days 13 and 14: Forgive the past and reclaim your spiritual power!	75	(10)
Chapter Eight, Days 15 and 16: Identify with the strength of your spirit, not your history!	85	(8)
Chapter Nine, Days 17 and 18: Own your personal power and learn to set boundaries!	93	(10)
Chapter Ten, Days 19 and 20: Discover who you really are, appreciate yourself, and make time to do what you love!	103	(10)
Chapter Eleven, Days 21 and 22: Relax, be grateful, and use your imagination to create what you want!	113	(10)
Chapter Twelve, Days 23 and 24: Live your spirituality and ask for divine help!	123	(12)
Chapter Thirteen, Days 25 and 26: Communicate with love and practice win/win conflict resolution!	135	(12)
Chapter Fourteen, Days 27 and 28: Confront your greatest fears and pursue your passion!	147	(12)
Chapter Fifteen, Days 29 and 30: Infuse your life with love, harmony and beauty!	159	(12)
Chapter Sixteen, Days 31 and 32: Develop your sense of humor and laugh till you wet your pants!	171	(12)
Chapter Seventeen, Day 33: Heal yourself and heal the planet!	183	(9)
Bibliography	192	(4)
Free Monthy Newsletter	196