Lifted: How to Ditch Fear, Obligation, and Guilt—and Live Your Best Life

by Lindsey Hale

What’s Weighing You Down?If you are stressed out and weighed down by fear, obligation, or guilt, you aren’t alone. The daily list of have-tos and should-dos by which so many busy women feel overwhelmed—as wives, mothers, daughters, friends, and leaders—can make it seem impossible to live with purpose. Self-worth gets tangled up with being “Pinterest perfect," and it’s easy to feel as if you’re failing at everything.

You don't have to live in a FOG of fear, obligation, or guilt! In Lifted, business leader, wife, mom, and speaker Lindsey Hale shares stories that will make you cry, laugh, and say, “Yeah, me too!” She exposes the lies that may be keeping you from living your best life and shines a light on the truths will help reduce stress and increase happiness.

Choose forgiveness over fear, opportunity over obligation, and grace over guilt.

Let go of what's weighing you down—and find the freedom to live the life God designed just for you.“Lifted will take you on a journey—a journey to be your best self, a journey to recognize what is holding you back, a journey to be who you want to be in every important moment.”—Cindy Monroe, founder and CEO of Thirty-One Gifts

“Lindsey is passionate about changing the lives of women around her! This book is a testimony to her passion, humor, and ability to relate to women authentically.”—Jill Savage, author of No More Perfect Moms

“Lindsey is a game changer, and after reading this book, you will be too! This is a must-read for every woman.”—Andrea Dowding, executive coach and author

"If you’ve ever struggled with love and acceptance—this book is for you!”—Nicki Green, pastor of involvement, Eastview Christian Church

“Reading Lindsey’s story helps you see your life in a new light. Her raw honesty makes you feel as though you aren’t alone in life’s toughest moments, and her strong faith and heart pull you close and keep you wanting more.”—Megan Lieb, CEO of Who Does Your Hair?, Ltd., and inspirational blogger

146 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2019

Reviews

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to read an advanced copy of this book and now am luxuriating in reading it a second time!
If you are human, you need to read this book! Although women may relate to it more, Lindsey Hale's message looks at how we make decisions in our day to day life and is vital to everyone as we navigate our busy/hectic lives. Our culture seems to place an emphasis the idea that busy = important, yet in all of our scheduling and running, we often end up on missing out on the moments in life that will truly make our hearts sing. Lindsey Hale's premise, that we often are stuck in a pattern of making decisions from a position of Fear, Obligation, and/or Guilt, rings true in every way. When we ask ourselves why we are choosing to add one more thing to an already packed routine, we begin to step back from the mundane and give ourselves room to grow into the exceptional.
Hale's writing style is relaxed, conversational, and honest. The book is not long, but her stories are vibrant and powerful.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of this book. You’ll definitely want to add this to your library.

I’m certain everyone can say they’ve done things in their life at one time or another out of fear, obligation or guilt. And Lindsey has an incredible message encouraging you to not live in the FOG and to find the freedom to love the life God designed just for you! I enjoyed how Lindsey wove personal stories into the application of each chapter and was encouraged that this definitely a journey and not a destination.