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Hello Beautiful: Break Free from the Chains of Regret, Self Doubt and Comparison, and Discover the Freedom, Power and Beauty of Being the Real You
When was the last time you felt good about yourself, worthy, and capable of achieving what it is you want out of life? If it's been so long you can't remember, Keryl Pesce has a few bits of insight for you.
Hello Beautiful is for women of all ages who deal
Self-doubt or low self-esteem Anxiety Regret over a past that cannot be changed In this enlightening, heart-warming book, you will discover the source of your inner critic and why the popular advice to "just crush it" is bad advice.
How can you win a war with yourself? Keryl helps you see that your inner critic is part of you, and rather than fighting against it (and yourself), she shows you how to develop a relationship with this part of you and get it working for you, not against you.
In chapter Real is the New Black, Keryl makes a convincing case that a big part of our negative voice and anxiety is that we show up to ourselves and the world filtered and incomplete, and that the most powerful and beautiful version of you is the whole one - the sum of all you think, feel, are, and have experienced. If you deal with never quite feeling like enough, this chapter helps you understand why and, more importantly, what to do about it.
In chapter It's Okay to Not Be Okay, you will see how the positive-thinking movement has been taken to an extreme, where we fear telling others the truth of what we feel inside. This disconnect between the version of us as we present to others and the real one inside creates anxiety and weakens our ability to achieve what we desire.
In our belief that we shouldn't think or feel sad, angry, or afraid, we feel we are somehow failing at life and create a pressure-cooker type of situation as we continuously shove valid human emotions down. Keryl will show you that by allowing yourself the permission and space to be human and experience these emotions without attaching the added pressure of judging them, they actually move through and out of you more quickly.
Hello Beautiful is for women of all ages who deal
Self-doubt or low self-esteem Anxiety Regret over a past that cannot be changed In this enlightening, heart-warming book, you will discover the source of your inner critic and why the popular advice to "just crush it" is bad advice.
How can you win a war with yourself? Keryl helps you see that your inner critic is part of you, and rather than fighting against it (and yourself), she shows you how to develop a relationship with this part of you and get it working for you, not against you.
In chapter Real is the New Black, Keryl makes a convincing case that a big part of our negative voice and anxiety is that we show up to ourselves and the world filtered and incomplete, and that the most powerful and beautiful version of you is the whole one - the sum of all you think, feel, are, and have experienced. If you deal with never quite feeling like enough, this chapter helps you understand why and, more importantly, what to do about it.
In chapter It's Okay to Not Be Okay, you will see how the positive-thinking movement has been taken to an extreme, where we fear telling others the truth of what we feel inside. This disconnect between the version of us as we present to others and the real one inside creates anxiety and weakens our ability to achieve what we desire.
In our belief that we shouldn't think or feel sad, angry, or afraid, we feel we are somehow failing at life and create a pressure-cooker type of situation as we continuously shove valid human emotions down. Keryl will show you that by allowing yourself the permission and space to be human and experience these emotions without attaching the added pressure of judging them, they actually move through and out of you more quickly.
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Published May 1, 2020
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July 31, 2019
Powerful reflection
This book has allowed me to reflect on my feelings and I loved how she included questions to ask yourself and write down. Helped me understand my self and intentions clearly. I am very thankful to have found this book, for it has truly made a difference in my life already.
This book has allowed me to reflect on my feelings and I loved how she included questions to ask yourself and write down. Helped me understand my self and intentions clearly. I am very thankful to have found this book, for it has truly made a difference in my life already.
January 10, 2020
Good thoughts but felt superficial and disjointed.
June 30, 2024
This is a great read … one that has you looking inward .
February 8, 2021
I found this book very helpful and eye opening. The author helped me take a look at myself. Helped me to look at myself more fondly and less accusing than in the past. I'm too hard on myself for sure.
Oddly though, here on Goodreads, they show this book as being only 119 pages. It's 133 pages, not counting pages reserved for a Reader's notes should she choose to use the pages.
Oddly though, here on Goodreads, they show this book as being only 119 pages. It's 133 pages, not counting pages reserved for a Reader's notes should she choose to use the pages.
November 5, 2019
Truth and all the feels!
Lovely read. Simplistic and heartfelt with all the feels. This book is for anyone who needs to pull themselves out of self-doubt, who needs to know that they are already enough, and what they need is already inside them. Enjoyed this book very much.
Lovely read. Simplistic and heartfelt with all the feels. This book is for anyone who needs to pull themselves out of self-doubt, who needs to know that they are already enough, and what they need is already inside them. Enjoyed this book very much.
August 7, 2023
This is a must read! It made me think of my childhood when I wanted to have sisters. It is a wonderful book about a family with 4 sisters and the things that happen in their lives to push and pull them apart. The story holds your interest and is full of love.
September 4, 2019
Great book!
I recommend this book to anyone struggling with seeing their worth or being confident or struggling with emotions. I'm definitely planning on buying this book.
I recommend this book to anyone struggling with seeing their worth or being confident or struggling with emotions. I'm definitely planning on buying this book.
February 25, 2020
Skipped the last few chapters
Honestly I think I’m just more of a fiction girl. Couldn’t really get into this book even though I wanted to.
Honestly I think I’m just more of a fiction girl. Couldn’t really get into this book even though I wanted to.
April 1, 2020
Good book
I really enjoyed reading this book. I really enjoyed how she kept it real! I truly recommend reading this book.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I really enjoyed how she kept it real! I truly recommend reading this book.
May 4, 2020
This book was very surface but well intentioned. Once I got to the end where the author said you shouldn’t read the news but instead get your information from social media I tuned out.
December 20, 2020
When I read this book I went in with an open mind and I’m so glad I did.
January 25, 2021
This book was everything I needed right now. “Hating hate doesn’t diminish it. It magnifies it.” This is really important to remember for all the time, but especially for right now in the world.
May 16, 2021
Must read
Easy to read. Helpful and inspirational. So glad I decided to read this book. I am definitely going to read more of her work.
Easy to read. Helpful and inspirational. So glad I decided to read this book. I am definitely going to read more of her work.
July 15, 2021
This book
I think it is a great book. It seemed to me like the woman that wrote it is talking to the reader.🙂
I think it is a great book. It seemed to me like the woman that wrote it is talking to the reader.🙂
July 15, 2021
I like the idea of the book. Sometimes it felt quite repetitive.
February 2, 2022
I really wanted to like this. It started off well, but it just slid downhill into self-aggrandizing advice.
November 20, 2022
Really reflective and eye opening
January 2, 2023
Would have been better if the thoughts were clear and well put together. Good intentions in the book, just not put together well.
October 7, 2023
Surprisingly sweet story. Nice read!
May 2, 2024
It was very empowering ❤️❤️
July 23, 2024
I meant Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano 🙄
March 18, 2025
Modern spin on Little Women. Great character development but heavy on emotional content.
September 28, 2020
Love this book. It is very friendly, fun to read, since you do not get bored with it. I love the metaphors the author uses. I really liked the book a lot and it was very useful during these difficult times that we are going through.
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