Transformation

By Dr. Teresa A. Smith

Most people want to thrive in every aspect of their life. However, we are often stifled in this quest by our internal struggle to please ourselves and others. When we reflect on our progress, we often find ourselves no more fulfilled than we were at the start of our journey.

John Henry Newman wrote, "To live is to change, and to change often is to become more perfect." Well, perfection is an elusive dream just out of reach. Yet, it is not attaining perfection that matters, but the evolution that occurs as we do the hard work to become the best person we can.

Transformation is a study guide, workbook to help fuel your passion for personal development. This growth is all about you. Therefore, you have the freedom to use this book in a manner that meets your need. I know that is a scary thought. Usually, the parameters are defined for us, not this time. This is about YOU, and YOU set the tone for your self-improvement.

Take a deep breath and start.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr. Teresa A. Smith
• Release date: Mar 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215457955

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Transformation

Transformation

FORWARD BY JACQUELIN THOMAS

DR. TERESA A. SMITH

Transformation

© 2021 by Dr. Teresa A. Smith

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American Standard Version (ASV) Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) English Standard Version (ESV) King James Version (KJV)

New Living Translation (NLT) The Message (MSG)

The Passion Translation (TPT) Weymouth New Testament (WNT)

I believe anything is possible if you first know who you are,

believe in yourself, and then do the work.

My parents taught my sisters and me this lesson.

I dedicate this book to individuals who want to do the work necessary to achieve their goals.

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Message 1 Change Is Challenging

Message 2 Free Will

Message 3 Primary Focus

Message 4 Staying On Track

Message 5 Persecution

Message 6 Embrace Humility

Message 7 Running On Empty

Message 8 Positive Self-Talk

Message 9 Acting On Point

Message 10 Opinions

Words Of Encouragement

Born Day

About the Author

Foreword

Transformation is defined as a radical or dramatic change. During our life span, we will experience several transformations shaped by certain events and circumstances. However, there are some transformations that are intentional, such as changing thought behavior and patterns; changes in our belief system and our faith. In the years that I’ve