{"id":29681,"date":"2023-09-27T03:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T08:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/?p=29681"},"modified":"2023-09-27T03:31:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T08:31:13","slug":"happiness-returns-the-self-care-and-self-compassion-workbook-by-robert-j-charles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joelbooks.com\/happiness-returns-the-self-care-and-self-compassion-workbook-by-robert-j-charles\/","title":{"rendered":"Happiness Returns: The Self Care and Self Compassion Workbook by Robert J. Charles"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5>15 Easy Techniques to Strengthen Your Mind, Master Emotional Regulation, Embrace Self-Acceptance &#8230; Your New and Happy Life<\/h5>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tir0C0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Growth Series<\/a> Book 4<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"a-text-bold\">Are you someone who must constantly battle your mind and wage war against your emotions just to feel right on the inside?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"a-text-bold\">Do you wish you could find a way to quickly and easily get your mood back to a state of serene balance when life throws you a curveball?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One of the big issues with mental health is that it seems like you're the only one who can really do anything about it, and that's largely true. The problem is that when you think about someone with a broken leg, no one in the world would expect them to set it themselves, heal overnight, and then get back to work on Monday morning. That would be insane and unrealistic, and if you tried to force them to do it regardless of those two points of view, it would be cruel. Mental health is a different animal that's also treated very differently.<\/p>\n<p>I'll be the first to admit that more and more people out there are so much more open and kinder than society would have been 20 years ago, but there's still a long way to go. Not least of all, because our ability to treat mental health personally is still very much in its infancy. What works wonders for someone may do nothing for another, and what worked for you yesterday may leave you still in despair tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than seeing this as a reason to throw the towel in and give up, I want you to see it as a reason to go out there and find another approach. Thousands of others just like you already have, and they're doing it thanks to a resource that really is life-changing.<\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"a-text-bold\">Happiness Returns: The Self-Care and Self-Compassion Workbook <\/span><\/em>is the secret guide I want to introduce you to so that you can live on your own terms, regardless of what the world tries to throw at you.<\/p>\n<p>Inside <span class=\"a-text-bold\"><em>Happiness Returns: The Self Care and Self Compassion Workbook<\/em>, <\/span>you're going to learn about:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\">\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">The benefits of practicing self-compassion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span class=\"a-text-bold\">The link between self-esteem and self-compassion<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">The brain and happiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span class=\"a-text-bold\">If it's possible to find true happiness<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">The elements of mindful self-compassion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span class=\"a-text-bold\">Strategies for improving your self-esteem<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">Regulating your moods and emotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span class=\"a-text-bold\">Dealing with depression<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">Building resilience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span class=\"a-text-bold\">Practicing self-care<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\">And a whole lot more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if you feel overwhelmed or are a busy bee with no break, the exercises in this workbook will bring you inner peace and joy. Start your journey towards a happier you.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"yellow-button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/469TuNc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<!-- sh-blog-tag-item \r\n<script>\r\nfunction openfunction(passurl) {\r\n\twindow.open(passurl, \"_blank\");\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n--> <a class=\"yellow-button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LzT0rl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Author's Amazon Page<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<!-- sh-blog-tag-item \r\n<script>\r\nfunction openfunction(passurl) {\r\n\twindow.open(passurl, \"_blank\");\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n--><\/p>\n<h3>Excerpt from Happiness Returns \u00a9 Copyright 2023 Robert J. Charles<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Part One: Understanding Relationship Anxiety<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In this part, you\u2019ll be obtaining an in-depth understanding of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The anxiety and overthinking cycle<\/li>\n<li>The possible causes of anxiety and overthinking<\/li>\n<li>The impact of anxiety and overthinking on your relationship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And in doing so, you\u2019ll not only begin to understand relationship anxiety, but you\u2019ll also be able to recognize the signs of relationship anxiety in yourself and\/or your partner, as well as identify and understand the negative impact anxiety and overthinking has had (and\/or is having) on your life and your relationship.<\/p>\n<p>This will serve as a guide in taking that critical first step in rewiring your anxious brain and repairing the damage anxiety and overthinking might have had on you, your partner, and your relationship.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Chapter One: The Anxiety and Overthinking Cycle<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>\u201cAnxiety in the heart of man causes depression,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>But a good word makes it glad.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014Proverbs 12:25<\/p>\n<p>Laura found herself trapped in a never-ending cycle of anxiety and overthinking. Her thoughts seemed to have a life of their own, always dissecting scenarios and scrutinizing every little nuance of her conversations. She would analyze texts, look for underlying meanings, and repeat conversations in her brain, questioning every word she spoke. Her relationship with Mark started to suffer as a result of her incessant mental chatter, which always left her worn out and on edge.<\/p>\n<p>You might think that you know what anxiety is: that person who always has sweaty palms, never makes eye contact, and just can\u2019t seem to be able to face a crowd\u2014right? Actually, that\u2019s not quite it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnxiety is your body\u2019s natural response to stress. It\u2019s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what\u2019s to come\u201d (Holland, 2022). According to the American Psychological Association (the APA), \u201cAnxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure\u201d (n.d.).<\/p>\n<p>At one point or another, everyone has experienced anxiety. For example, you may worry and feel anxious if you have an important presentation to make, before taking an exam, or before making a life-changing decision. When this happens occasionally, it\u2019s quite normal and happens to the best of us. However, when it occurs too frequently, prevents you from living a normal life, and causes you to avoid situations (like missing school or faking an illness so you don\u2019t have to give a speech at your friend\u2019s wedding), then it could be that you have an anxiety disorder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>15 Easy Techniques to Strengthen Your Mind, Master Emotional Regulation,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29684,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[56,355],"tags":[246,7797,8116],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.2 (Yoast SEO v19.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Happiness Returns: The Self Care and Self Compassion Workbook by Robert J. 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