The #1 New York Times bestseller. More than 2 million copies sold!

Look for Brené Brown's new podcast, Dare to Lead, as well as her ongoing podcast Unlocking Us!

From thought leader Brené Brown, a transformative new vision for the way we lead, love, work, parent, and educate that teaches us the power of vulnerability.

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; . . . who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.--Theodore Roosevelt

Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to dare greatly. Based on twelve years of pioneering research, Brené Brown PhD, MSW, dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage.

Brown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity. She writes: When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.

Daring Greatly is not about winning or losing. It's about courage. In a world where never enough dominates and feeling afraid has become second nature, vulnerability is subversive. Uncomfortable. It's even a little dangerous at times. And, without question, putting ourselves out there means there's a far greater risk of getting criticized or feeling hurt. But when we step back and examine our lives, we will find that nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous, and hurtful as standing on the outside of our lives looking in and wondering what it would be like if we had the courage to step into the arena--whether it's a new relationship, an important meeting, the creative process, or a difficult family conversation. Daring Greatly is a practice and a powerful new vision for letting ourselves be seen.

The instant New York Times bestseller

End the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself.

Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do healthy boundaries really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say no, and be assertive without offending others?

Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world. In a relatable and inclusive tone, Set Boundaries, Find Peace presents simple-yet-powerful ways to establish healthy boundaries in all aspects of life. Rooted in the latest research and best practices used in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), these techniques help us identify and express our needs clearly and without apology--and unravel a root problem behind codependency, power struggles, anxiety, depression, burnout, and more.

Start the new year feeling amazing with this bestselling workbook. And then keep your journey going with the official companion, the Self-Love Journal for Women.

Embrace who you are with this guided self-love book for women of any age and any background. This year, you'll embark on your journey of self-discovery by learning what self-love is, and then immersing yourself in activities that help you build your self-esteem and improve your relationships. This book includes a variety of exercises to engage with your sense of self-love, and the companion journal encourages you to go even deeper with writing and reflection.

Proven techniques--Fall in love with yourself using a variety of compassionate exercises rooted in mindfulness, self-care, gratitude, and positive psychology.

Inspiring activities--This self-esteem workbook features prompts like quizzing yourself on what matters to you, making a happy playlist, and writing a message to your younger self to help you tap into your emotions and let go of limiting beliefs.

Empowering affirmations--Boost your positivity and nurture yourself with the uplifting affirmations interspersed throughout the book.

New year, new you--This book makes an amazing gift for yourself--or any woman in your life who deserves to put herself first and explore how awesome she is!

Meet your new year's resolutions and create a life filled with purpose and pleasure!

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From clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissism

AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER

It's not always easy to tell when you're dealing with a narcissistic person. One day they draw you in with their charm and charisma, the next they gaslight you, wreck your self-esteem, and leave you wondering, What should I have done differently? As Dr. Ramani explains in It's Not You, the answer is: absolutely nothing.

Just as a tiger can't change its stripes, a narcissist will not stop manipulating and invalidating you, no matter how much you try to appease them. The first step toward healing from their toxic influence--and to protect yourself from future harm--is to accept that you are not to blame for their behavior.

Drawing on more than two decades of studying the landscape of narcissism and working with survivors, Dr. Ramani explores how narcissists hijack our well-being and offers a healing path forward. Unpacking the oft-misunderstood personality, she reveals the telltale behavioral patterns that indicate you may be dealing with a narcissist. Along the way, you'll learn how to become gaslight resistant, chip away at the trauma bonds that keep you stuck in the cycle, grieve the loss of these painful relationships, create and maintain realistic boundaries, discern unhelpful behaviors from narcissistic behaviors, and recover your sense of self after constant invalidation.

Thriving after, or even during, a narcissistic relationship can be challenging, but It's Not You shows you it is possible. Dr. Ramani invites you to stop blaming yourself and trying to change the narcissistic person, and to start giving yourself permission to let go of their hold on you and finally embrace your true self.

Laid out with an introduction all about unleasing the power within....Self discipline, the book goes into short obtainable steps in a day by day fashion to help you focus, commit and achieve in only 1 month What is self-discipline? What does it mean to lack it? Why do you think you're not as disciplined as you would like? Is it becauseYou manage your time poorly?You lack organizational skills?You lack motivation?Procrastination is your greatest enemy?You're just too lazy?What many people don't realize is that all of these issues, which they see as causes of poor self-discipline, are actually symptoms. Are you confronting one or more of them?If you're contemplating purchasing the book, then you've decided it's time for a change of significant proportions, a change that might take only 30 days to implement, but that will last you for a lifetime. Your conviction is admirable, but to undergo such a change, you must first understand what self-discipline is and what it is not.Self-discipline is not: A personality trait that some people have and others don't.Using willpower to force yourself into action.On the contrary, self-discipline is: A skill that anyone can learn and train.becoming aware of your conscious or subconscious resistance to action and using different techniques to overcome, but not to crush that resistance.As you go through this life-changing 30 days challenge, remember that what you are doing is exercising your willpower muscle for the long run. Good luc

An accessible, step-by-step resource for setting, communicating, and enforcing healthy boundaries at home, at work, and in life

We all want to have healthy boundaries. But what does that really mean - and what steps are needed to implement them in our daily lives? Sought-after therapist and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab presents clear explanations and interactive exercises to help you gain insight and then put it into action. Filled with thought-provoking checklists, questions, writing prompts, and more, The Set Boundaries Workbook is a valuable tool for everyone who wants to speak up for what they want and need, and show up more authentically in the world.

Leading psychologist and financial commentator Palaian offers a tested, step-by-step guide to help people break the spending obsession by looking within.

Today, Americans are saving less, carrying larger debt loads, losing their homes to foreclosure, and filing bankruptcy in record numbers. Yet, people continue to spend more than they can afford.

The advice of financial planners only treats the symptoms of overspending. In Spent, Sally Palaian offers proven plans for taking on a range of personal issues with money by examining those underlying emotional, familial, and societal factors that trigger spending behaviors.

Spent teaches readers to control shopping, pay off debt, develop budgets, and become financially competent through:

- easy-to-use assessment tools designed to pinpoint the severity of a problem

- questionnaires that facilitate the exploration of the root causes of unhealthy financial behaviors

- user-friendly exercises created to influence change from within

Palaian's system for financial recovery is also designed to help hoarders, financial codependents, and underachievers attain lasting, positive change and a healthy view of one's true value in life.

Palaian has spoken about financial disorders for various therapy associations and has served as an expert in the media on mental disorders and spending, most recently for MSN Money.

Are You Too Nice?If you find it hard to be assertive, directly ask for what you want, or say no to others, then you just might be suffering from too much niceness.In this controversial book, world-renowned confidence expert, Dr. Aziz Gazipura, takes an incisive look at the concept of nice. Through his typical style, Dr. Aziz uses engaging stories, humor, and disarming vulnerability to cut through the nice conditioning and liberate the most bold, expressive, authentic version of you. You'll discover how to: => Easily say no when you want to and need to.=> Confidently and effectively ask for what you want.=> Speak up more freely in all your relationships.=> Eliminate feelings of guilt, anxiety, and worry about what others will think.

Inspiring advice for navigating life's ups and downs, and finding ways to grow every day--from the New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free

Life comes at us fast, with new challenges to navigate at every turn. Millions of fans have embraced the fresh insights of bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab, a popular therapist who brings both expertise and a fresh perspective to the everyday struggles we all navigate in our relationships and within ourselves.

In this inspiring book of daily insights, Nedra delivers food for thought, friendly reminders, and perspective shifts to help us stay true to who we are and what matters most.Topics include setting boundaries, rising above drama, expressing ourselves with clarity and integrity, and finding peace and joy every chance we can get.

This empowering and embraceable book will help us stay the course-- and grow more fully into ourselves every day.

Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life.

More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients--and Dr. Neff's extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living.

To build a world that works for everyone, we must first make the radical decision to love every facet of ourselves...'The body is not an apology' is the mantra we should all embrace.
--Kimberlé Crenshaw, legal scholar and founder and Executive Director, African American Policy Forum

Taylor invites us to break up with shame, to deepen our literacy, and to liberate our practice of celebrating every body and never apologizing for this body that is mine and takes care of me so well.
--Alicia Garza, cocreator of the Black Lives Matter Global Network and Strategy + Partnerships Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance

Her manifesto on radical self-love is life altering--required reading for anyone who struggles with body image.
--Claire Foster, Foreword Review

Humans are a varied and divergent bunch with all manner of beliefs, morals, and bodies. Systems of oppression thrive off our inability to make peace with difference and injure the relationship we have with our own bodies.

The Body Is Not an Apology offers radical self-love as the balm to heal the wounds inflicted by these violent systems. World-renowned activist and poet Sonya Renee Taylor invites us to reconnect with the radical origins of our minds and bodies and celebrate our collective, enduring strength. As we awaken to our own indoctrinated body shame, we feel inspired to awaken others and to interrupt the systems that perpetuate body shame and oppression against all bodies. When we act from this truth on a global scale, we usher in the transformative opportunity of radical self-love, which is the opportunity for a more just, equitable, and compassionate world--for us all.

Reclaim your power from narcissists, manipulators, and other toxic people.

If you're a highly sensitive person, or identify as an empath, you may feel easily overwhelmed by the world around you, suffer from people-pleasing, experience extreme anxiety or stress in times of conflict, or even take on the emotions of others. Due to your naturally giving nature, you may also be a target for narcissists and self-centered individuals who seek to exploit others for their own gain. So, how can you protect yourself?

In The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide to Dealing with Toxic People, you'll learn evidence-based skills grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you recognize and shut down the common manipulation tactics used by toxic people, such as gaslighting, stonewalling, projection, covert put-downs, and love bombing. You'll also discover targeted tips to protect yourself from the five main types of toxic people:

• Garden-variety boundary-steppers
• Crazymakers and attention-seekers
• Emotional vampires
• Narcissists
• Sociopaths and psychopaths

Finally, you'll learn how to heal from toxic or narcissistic abuse, and find strategies for establishing healthy boundaries and a strong sense of self. If you're an HSP who is ready to take a stand against the toxic people in your life, this book has everything you need to survive and thrive.

«Este libro es un bálsamo para las heridas del alma , María Esclapez, autora de Me quiero, te quiero y Tú eres tu lugar seguro

Descubre el poder sanador de abrazar a la niña que fuiste

Qué tiene que ver mi infancia con las cosas que siento ahora? De qué manera mis experiencias en esos años se relacionan con mi malestar actual? Y, sobre todo, cómo puedo sanar las heridas del pasado que todavía cargo en el presente? Si alguna vez te has hecho alguna de estas preguntas, la respuesta está en tu niña interior.

Marta Segrelles, psicóloga referente en el trabajo del trauma y en la terapia con la niña interior, te acompaña en un viaje de autodescubrimiento al pasado. En este libro encontrarás las herramientas necesarias para acompañar a la niña que todavía vive dentro de ti y ser hoy la adulta que te habría gustado tener a tu lado ayer.

«Antes de comenzar mi terapia y trabajar con mi niña interior, estaba enfadada y triste conmigo misma. No me sentía una buena adulta, lo que para mí implicaba hacerlo todo bien, no tener dudas y no sentir nunca incomodidad.

Durante el proceso de reparar heridas, he aprendido a identificar lo que siento y a regularlo mejor para darme aquello que necesito; a acompañarme y acercarme cada vez más a esa niña que fui, siendo la adulta que necesité...

Pero todo esto te lo quiero contar en detalle, para que tú también puedas conocerte mejor, reconectar con tu niña interior y transformar tu presente. Empecemos juntas . -Marta Segrelles

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This book is a balm for wounded souls. María Esclapez, author of I Love Myself, I Love You and You Are Your Safe Space

Discover the healing power of embracing the child you once were.

What does my childhood have to do with the emotions I'm feeling now? How are my current problems linked to things I experienced then? And, above all, how can I heal past wounds that I still bear today? If you've ever asked yourself these questions, the answer can be found in your inner child.

Marta Segrelles, a psychologist known for her work on trauma and inner child therapy, takes readers on a journey of self-discovery into their pasts. This book provides the tools to help you reunite with the child that still lives inside you by being the adult you wish had been with you then.

Before starting inner child therapy, I was upset and angry with myself. I didn't feel like a real adult, which for me meant doing everything right, never doubting oneself or feeling uncomfortable.

During the healing process, I have learned to identify my feelings and self-regulate to give myself what I need, to rediscover and support the little girl I once was by being the adult I needed at that time...

I want to tell you how I did this so that you too can learn to understand yourself better, reconnect with your inner child and transform your present. Let's begin together. -Marta Segrelles

This therapist-written and recommended 3-part book will give you the insights and strategies to understand the inner workings of a narcissist, heal from narcissistic abuse, and experience sustainable post-traumatic growth.

In relationships, have you ever found yourself:

• Feeling like something is off, but not being able to explain why?
• Leaving conversations feeling more confused than when you started them?
• Mentally rehearsing the best way to bring something up so your partner won't get mad?
• Constantly ruminating on how to make sense of what you feel and what's happening?
• Trying every communication strategy, but nothing seems to work?
• Feeling not enough no matter how hard you try?

Narcissistic abuse creates a tidal wave of confusion, hypervigilance, and overthinking. You have trouble thinking clearly, remembering things, or taking in new information. You feel frazzled, foggy, and flawed.

And because these changes are happening to you-you begin to wonder:

What's wrong with me?

Why can't I make this relationship work?

Am I fundamentally broken?

And that's exactly how narcissistic abuse works-it happens so subtly that you believe the insecurities you're experiencing are you instead of what's happening to you.

You think there's something wrong with you.

You think you need to change or get better.

You think they'll grow out of it.

You think no one else understands.

Narcissistic abuse is a multilayered attack on your sense of self-a dismantling of who you are and what you believe you're worth.

This book covers unique information related to narcissistic abuse, including:

• How different narcissistic types love bomb
• Cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physiological warning signs that you're being abused
• How and why narcissistic trauma bonds form and the process to untangle yourself from these binding relationships
• How to set boundaries even if you're an empath or highly sensitive person
• The most common reasons you stay stuck and how to get unstuck

If you've ever wondered:

How did I get into this relationship?

I didn't experience an intense love-bombing phase-are they still a narcissist?

I'm such a people pleaser-how can I set better boundaries?

What if healing isn't possible for me?

I feel so lost and broken-where do I even start?

This book is for you!

Praise for If Only I'd Known!

Chelsey is able to describe exactly what I went through and what others have endured in a concise way. It is so important for mental health professionals to shine a light on this insidious form of domestic violence so that our clients, readers, and followers can get the validation and support that they so desperately need. She is an advocate for trauma survivors and her writing will help so many people to become empowered and heal. -Vanessa Reiser, LCSW, Narcissistic/Cult Abuse Expert

If you've ever been touched by a toxic workplace, tyrannical boss, or undermining colleague, you need this book. With clinical expertise, relatable stories, and fresh insights, Chelsey helps us all recognize, recover, and resist narcissistic individuals at every level. -Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Columbia Business School

Highly sensitive people (HSPs) and those who identify as empaths are natural targets for narcissists, emotional vampires, and other controlling people due to their giving nature. The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People is a practical road map to help HSPs identify and deal effectively with toxic people-at work, in the family, in friendships, or in romantic relationships.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Are you a highly sensitive person? Discover how to better understand yourself and create a fuller, richer life with the help of a clinical psychologist--now with a new author's note with updated research.

To say this book changed my life would be an understatement. I am forever grateful to Elaine Aron.--Alanis Morissette, singer, songwriter, activist

Do you have a keen imagination and vivid dreams? Is time alone each day as essential to you as food and water? Are you too shy or too sensitive according to others? Do noise and confusion quickly overwhelm you? If your answers are yes, you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).

Most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the highly sensitive person, it's a way of life. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Elaine Aron, a highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it in everyday situations.

In The Highly Sensitive Person, you will discover:
- Self-assessment tests to help you identify your particular sensitivities
- Ways to reframe your past experiences in a positive light and gain greater self-esteem in the process
- Insight into how high sensitivity affects both work and personal relationships
- Tips on how to deal with over-arousal
- Information on medications and when to seek help
- Techniques to enrich the soul and spirit

Drawing on many years of research and hundreds on interviews, The Highly Sensitive Person will change the way you see yourself--and the world around you

dear self, is a free-flowing collection of gentle reminders and loving affirmations centered around self-love, self-acceptance, growth and healing. This collection takes you on a journey of deep reflection and introspection until you uncover the many layers of yourself that have been waiting to be loved.

From the creator of Brown Badass Bonita comes a powerful and necessary guide toward self-discovery and metamorphosis (Dr. Mariel Buqué) that can help transform not only your life but the lives of everyone in your community.
Almost every Latina has heard the phrase calladita te ves más bonita--you look most beautiful when you are silent. It's a message rooted in machismo passed from generation to generation, and one that poet and Latine therapist, Kim Guerra, grew up on.

In Badass Bonita, Guerra tells a story of coming into her own power, and guides readers through the process of finding their own. Rejecting what she was taught as a girl, she learned to use her voice and the more she listened to that inner niña, the more she unearthed her inner guerrera. Vowing never to be calladita again, she now teaches Latine women to find their voices, healing the stories and emotional wounds that have kept them silent.

Tackling tough conversations around machismo, mental health, trauma, and intersectional identities, Badass Bonita is a guide that will help readers:

• Understand underlying sources of wounds and trauma,
• Shift from self-silencing and into revolutionary self-love,
• Build confidence and bring positive change to relationships, family and community.

Lyrical and accessible, written in Kim's signature poetic, Spanglish style, Badass Bonita is perfect for readers of My Grandmother's Hands and Este dolor no es mío, -- for mothers, daughters, therapists, and mujeres poderosas everywhere ready find their wings.

The modern classic on building self-esteem to improve your mindset, achieve more, and boost your relationships with your partner, kids, co-workers, and more--from a pioneering psychotherapist

Brilliant, laser-focused, and critically relevant, Dr. Nathaniel Branden's 'pillars' give us a lifelong set of foundations upon which to build our families, our schools and our businesses.--Dennis Waitley, Ph.D., author of The Psychology of Winning.

Six Pillars of Self-Esteem is the culmination of a lifetime of clinical practice and study, hailed as the most significant work on the topic. Immense in scope and vision and filled with insight into human motivation and behavior, it is essential reading for anyone with a personal or professional interest in self-esteem.

Dr. Nathaniel Branden introduces the six pillars--six action-based practices for daily living that provide the foundation for self-esteem--and explores the central importance of self-esteem in five areas: the workplace, parenting, education, psychotherapy, and the culture at large. Six Pillars of Self-Esteem provides concrete guidelines for teachers, parents, managers, and therapists who are responsible for developing the self-esteem of others. And it shows why--in today's chaotic and competitive world--self-esteem is fundamental to our personal and professional power.

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An essential set of tools and principles for healing your heart, finding love, and loving life.

Finding love can be hard. Being single can feel even harder. In Love Life, world-renowned coach and New York Times bestselling author Matthew Hussey provides a practical roadmap for letting go of past relationships, overcoming the fear of getting left behind, and finding the love we want.

Sometimes it feels like life and love are working against us. Just finding someone we like can be a struggle. Even when we do, we often find they're not ready, or they want different things. Then there are the internal fears and anxieties that lead us to self-sabotage--that make us indulge the wrong behavior in others, hold back from expressing our needs for fear of losing someone, or overinvest in people and lose ourselves in the process. Love Life sheds light on these common patterns and how to overcome them, by showing us how to adopt new standards, elegantly communicate them, and develop the deepest levels of confidence that underpin them. Like many of us, Hussey has gone through major life changes over the past decade, and he opens up about his experiences, vulnerabilities, and mistakes.

Love Life is about doing love better. More than a book about romantic relationships, Love Life shows us how to take control of each of the major relationships in our lives: our relationship with others, our relationship with ourselves, and our relationship with life itself.

Our love lives have the power to elevate or eradicate the adjacent joy in our lives. Love Life sets you on the path to finding the love of your life, while deepening your love for life.