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Your life's journey shouldn't be a guilt tripDo 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
Synopsis
No more guilt trips! This five-step planfrom a professional therapist shows youhow to stop blaming yourself and startliving a happy lifeGuilt. It lurks in the back of our minds, chippingaway at our confidence, self-esteem, and overallemotional health. This user-friendly guide from anexperienced psychiatric nurse and certified life-coachis the perfect antidote for anyone who lives with anagging sense of guilt: the working mom who feels badleaving kids at home, the daughter who hasnt lived upto her mothers expectations, the struggling studentafraid of disappointing his family.
In this step-by-stepbook, youll first understand why guilt might be thehidden cause of many of your problems. You can thenapply proven techniques for conquering your guilt--and positive ways to break the cycle of negativethoughts.
Synopsis
Susan Carrell, is a licensed professional counselor and therapist with more than twenty years of experience. She is also a registered nurse, with a specialization in psychiatric nursing, and a former hospital chaplain.
Table of Contents
The guilt trap -- The eight situations -- The escape plan.