Escaping Toxic Guilt: Five Proven Steps to Free Yourself from Guilt for Good! (NTC SELF-HELP) - Softcover

Carrell, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071497358 ISBN 13: 9780071497350

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2007

Synopsis

Your life's journey shouldn't be a guilt trip

Do you feel responsible for everyone around you? Do you value the feelings of others more than your own? Do you have unrealistic expectations of yourself? Then you may be trapped by toxic guilt.

Trying to win the approval of others--whether they are your parents, spouse, colleagues, friends, children, or church--while being trapped by toxic guilt can strain your relationships, drain your energy, and dominate your life. The five easy-to-follow steps in Escaping Toxic Guilt can liberate you from these self-defeating patterns and put you on the path to living life fully, joyfully, and on your own terms.

By following this simple, effective plan, you will be able to:

• Recognize the difference between good guilt and toxic guilt
• Build boundaries around your time and emotions
• Weather the storm of people's disapproval
• Find freedom through forgiveness and relinquishing control
• Protect your sense of self while still caring for others

About this title

Product Description:

Title: Escaping Toxic Guilt( Five Proven Steps to Free Yourself from Guilt for Good!) <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: SusanCarrell <>Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Synopsis:

No more guilt trips! This five-step plan from a professional therapist shows you how to stop blaming yourself and start living a happy life. Guilt - It lurks in the back of our minds, chipping away at our confidence, self-esteem, and overall emotional health. This user-friendly guide from an experienced psychiatric nurse and certified life-coach is the perfect antidote for anyone who lives with a nagging sense of guilt: the working mom who feels bad leaving kids at home, the daughter who hasn't lived up to her mother's expectations, the struggling student afraid of disappointing his family. In this step-by-step book, you'll first understand why guilt might be the hidden cause of many of your problems. You can then apply proven techniques for conquering your guilt - and positive ways to break the cycle of negative thoughts.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0071497358
• ISBN 13: 9780071497350
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272