Love yourself for you – simply for the beautiful person you are
We have researched and provided a list of Ted Talks with a variety of views of who or why we might be. For the weekend ahead we also provided a list of good books to explore. Please enjoy this mix of loving you, being you, and creatively exploring ideas to boost Self Esteem.
Psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health, and happiness.
Alain de Botton examines our ideas of success and failure — and questions the assumptions underlying these two judgments.
Too often, we hide parts of ourselves in order to fit in, win praise, be accepted. But at what cost? The way we’re taught to live has got to change, says author Casey Gerald. Awesome! Really does boost Self Esteem!
Novelist Amy Tan digs deep into the creative process. Born in the US to immigrant parents from China, Amy Tan rejected her mother’s expectations that she become a doctor and concert pianist. She chose to write fiction. A fun and enjoyable vision of how life leads to creativity and joy of self
A Few Books for you in your fabulous space
- Yes You Can: It All Starts with You – Vivian Risi – A blend of motivational guidance and personal retrospective, this book is a collection of tried-and-true philosophies and life lessons
- Girl. Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Goals – By Rachel Hollis – “I believe we can change the world. But first, we’ve got to stop living in fear of being judged for who we are.”– Hollis
- Heroes Wanted: Why the World Needs You to Live Your Heart Out – Rodney D. Bullard – “God created you with strength, compassion, and a heroic heart beating in your chest. Become the hero He made you to be and start shining light wherever you go“- Bullard
- Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team – by Simon Sinek, David Mead, Peter Docker – “I believe fulfillment is a right and not a privilege. We are all entitled to wake up in the morning inspired to go to work, feel safe when we’re there and return home fulfilled at the end of the day. Achieving that fulfillment starts with understanding exactly WHY we do what we do”. -Sinek
