Emotional Self Care For Black Women

By Mahalia Jones

HEAL YOUR EMOTIONAL SELF AND SHINE AS A BLACK WOMAN

Are you looking for your inner happy island among the hustle and bustle of the modern world? Would you discover practical, time-proven strategies to embrace your emotionality and shine your own light?
This book will lead you on a healing journey toward a new you.

Have you ever noticed how quickly time goes by? Places, faces, names, objects and experiences pile up in our memories shaping our thoughts and thus the people we are. If you struggle with yourself and sometimes feel things are falling apart, it means one thing.

As time went by, you ignored your emotional health. By yielding to the common narrative of "no pain, no gain" you demanded far too much of yourself and now find you drained and confused. But there is an alternative...

Through a healing inner discovery journey, this book walks you through tips, techniques and practical strategies for atoning your past and embracing a brighter future.

Find touch with your inner self, loosen the emotional knots holding you back from your dreams, and rediscover the beauty of being a black woman in the modern world. It's time to take total control of your life, and this book is your first step.

With this book in your hands you will find out:

How to raise your self-esteem: practical tools and mini-habits to reclaim your identity and flourish as a new woman;

The single way to foster self-love: A time-tested protocol to make peace with your past, control your emotions and find harmony in yourself.

How to set boundaries smartly: Powerful self-healing strategies to shield you from manipulators and energy vampires without dirtying your vibration;

How to Respect Yourself: A science-approved approach to establishing respect within yourself and achieving your dreams effortlessly;

How to Build Healthy Relationships: An in-depth look at relationships - how to grow healthy, sincere and enriching ones free of distress;

And A LOT more!

Life is not so bright when there are fractures in your heart - fix them with gold of sincere love for yourself and get ready to see the world with new eyes...

A radiant, more joyful life is possible - Grab your copy now to find out how!

• Language: English
• Publisher: gp1963
• Release date: Oct 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9798215187807

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EMOTIONAL SELF CARE FOR BLACK WOMEN

A Self-Empowering Journey To Raise Your Self-Esteem, Develop Healthy Relationships & Prioritize Yourself

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Mahalia Jones

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TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION

BOOST YOUR SELF-ESTEEM

What is self-esteem?

Factors That Influence Self-Esteem

Mini-Habits to Raise your Self-Esteem

Practical tips to regain self-esteem

HOW TO SET BOUNDARIES

Different Types Of Manipulators

Why People Manipulate

How To Win a Manipulator?

How To Confront a Manipulator?

Why shouldn't we hide what we think?

The long and dangerous tentacles of self-censorship

Stop self-censoring without becoming a pariah

HOW TO DEVELOP EMPATHY

The 3 Types Of Empathic Sensitivity

How To Define And Cultivate Empathy

Effective Communication Using Empathy

How To Value Others (And Therefore You)

LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF

What does it mean to love yourself?

Not loving yourself: what does it entail?

Love yourself to love others

How To Love Yourself: The Main Rules

3 Steps To Restore a Loving Relationship With Yourself

Helpful advice to enrich your self-relationship

HOW TO STAND UP FOR YOURSELF

What Is Respect?

5 Key Behaviors To Earn Respect

Do You Suffer From The Good Guy Syndrome?

How To Stand Up For Yourself

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Through what channels do we communicate?

Anatomy Of Communication

Toward Effective Communication

The Importance Of Developing Communication

Boost your Charisma

Secrets Of History's Great Leaders

ENHANCE YOUR WELL-BEING

The 10 Golden Rules Of Wellbeing

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Elements Of a Healthy Relationship

Advice For Healthy And Fulfilling Relationships

Finding Love

CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

Feeling good about ourselves is-or should be-the most important goal in our lives. The other goals that we set out to achieve, or that we have already achieved, will never compensate for inner well-being if this is lacking. Unfortunately, in today's society it often happens that we fail to accept ourselves, that we think we do not live up to the standards that are set before us, and this sense of inadequacy undermines our self-esteem.

Feeling good is not just a matter of physical fitness: the starting point is to love yourself as you are. None of us is perfect, and this is a fact: we should not be fooled by the golden veneer that seems to envelope certain characters who are placed as role models. In many contexts, appearance is the only thing that matters, but this cannot be the yardstick of our existence. The beliefs we were given as children and the people we are close to have contributed (and continue to do so) to our perception of ourselves. However, the judgments of others should not be granitic yardsticks.

Since everyone interprets things subjectively, it is a mistake to be influenced by others in our view of ourselves.What we should do is to be able to increase our self-awareness in order to see every aspect that affects us objectively. The moment that the weight that is given to things is not real or is influenced by the view of others we risk increasing our insecurities, instead only by giving things a consonant value and scaling back external judgments is it possible to feel good about ourselves. It is not possible to feel good about ourselves if we are then the first fearful judges of ourselves and condemn ourselves without appeal to being inept. This does not mean that we should not analyze ourselves objectively; on the contrary: conscientious self-analysis is the first step toward peace with ourselves. After taking stock of our strengths, weaknesses, potential and limitations, it becomes essential to accept ourselves as we are; we cannot live our lives chasing dreams of something unattainable because this would only end up generating an ever-increasing sense of dissatisfaction.

For example, if we have thyroid-related weight problems, we can never have the statuesque physique of a model, no matter how much effort we may put in. However, this should neither push us toward the abyss of despair nor lead us to let go completely: balance lies in accepting ourselves. There are things we can change and others that are not in our power: accepting the latter without making drama out of them is the key to being happy. It is with these words, my dear reader, that I wish you a pleasant journey between the lines of love and change among the following pages. It only remains for me to wish you the best of luck and to put it in the words of Paul Coelho: It is necessary to keep dreaming, otherwise our soul dies."

Mahalia Jones

BOOST YOUR SELF-ESTEEM

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We are all aware that self-esteem may account for a significant portion of personal achievement. People who have low self-esteem may feel dejected or despondent. It can also lead to bad decisions, disastrous relationships, or failure to live up to one's full and complete potential. Too much self-esteem, as shown in narcissistic personality disorder, can be discouraging to others and can harm interpersonal relationships. Self-esteem levels at the extremes of the range can be damaging, therefore it is preferable to strike a balance somewhere in the middle. A realistic yet positive self-image is often seen as optimal. But, exactly, what is self-esteem? Where does it originate from, and how much of an impact does it have on our lives?

What is self-esteem?

The word self-esteem is used in psychology to express a person's general opinion of himself or herself. In other words, how much and how highly you regard oneself. Self-esteem is frequently seen as a personality attribute, which implies that it is stable and long-lasting. Furthermore, self-esteem can include a wide range of views about oneself, such as your assessment of your looks, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Throughout your life, self-esteem may play a vital influence in motivation and success. Because you do not feel you are capable of accomplishment, low self-esteem might impede you from achieving in school or at job. Good self-esteem, on the other hand, may help you navigate through life with a positive, forceful attitude and the confidence that you can achieve your goals.

The desire for excellent self-esteem is significant in psychologist Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which describes self-esteem as one of the basic human motives. Maslow proposed that humans require both external and internal esteem. Both of these requirements must be addressed in order for a person to grow and reach self-actualization. It is vital to distinguish between self-esteem and self-efficacy, which refers