Be Kind to Yourself: The Simplest Path to Your Well-Being by Understanding its Biology and Following a Four-Step Practice

Be Kind to Yourself will help you understand how the brain and mind work, so that you can reduce stress and embark on a journey of well-being. Ghada Abdelgawad, M.D., a psychiatrist with a successful private practice, explains how subconscious beliefs can hold you back from living a calmer, better life. By learning how the mind works, however, you can free yourself from fear and guilt and move toward love, peace, and joy. In this book, you'll find out how to: - overcome feelings of insecurity and unworthiness; - evaluate the harm you are doing to yourself by engaging in negative thinking; - understanding the feeling of anxiety; - enjoy the benefits that come with cultivating positive emotions. The author also shares a variety of real-life examples based on the work she's conducted at her clinic, so you can free yourself from negative thoughts and start enjoying the benefits of positive self-talk.