This must-have guide uses the latest research on the science of happiness to show single mothers how to transform feelings of fear, guilt, anxiety, and low self-esteem into feelings of power and freedom.
There are 82 million mothers in the United States and Canada alone. This book is for them. Single Mother in Charge: How to Successfully Pursue Happiness employs the latest research on the science of happiness to show single moms how to be stronger, happier, and more balanced. Through it, they will learn to use their own power to improve the quality of their lives and those of their children.
This hands-on guide starts with three critical lessons for personal transformation: the right belief, the right attitude, and taking action. Readers are then taught how to transform feelings of fear, anxiety, guilt, and low self-esteem into a positive, confident attitude. Once these barriers to happiness have come down, the single mother can use the 22 "happiness strategies" outlined in the book create a happier and healthier life for herself and her family.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgments
Introduction: A Second Birthday
Section 1 Three Fundamental Truths
Truth #1 What You Believe Will Control Your Life
Truth #2 Being Positive Will Improve and Extend Your Life
Truth #3 Actions Can Breathe Life into Your Ideas
Section 2 Empty Your Cup
Chapter 1 "I'm Afraid"
Chapter 2 "I'm So Anxious"
Chapter 3 "I'm So Angry"
Chapter 4 "I Feel Guilty"
Chapter 5 "Things Are Awful"
Chapter 6 "I'm So Worried"
Chapter 7 "I Have Low Self-Esteem"
Chapter 8 "No One Respects Me"
Chapter 9 "I'm Helpless"
Section 3 On the Road to Happiness
Section 4 22 Happiness Strategies
Strategy #1 Try a New Explanatory Style
Strategy #2 Shift Your Focus
Strategy #3 Exercise Your Freedom
Strategy #4 Be Open to Possibilities
Strategy #5 Find a Role Model
Strategy #6 Do Not Keep Up with the Neighbors
Strategy #7 Accept Yourself
Strategy #8 Be Grateful
Strategy #9 Simplify
Strategy #10 Limit Your Choices
Strategy #11 Take Care of Yourself
Strategy #12 Sleep Well
Strategy #13 Listen to Music
Strategy #14 Turn off the TV
Strategy #15 Laugh
Strategy #16 Exercise
Strategy #17 Meditate
Strategy #18 Back to Nature
Strategy #19 Work Toward Your Goals
Strategy #20 Visualize
Strategy #21 Make Some Friends
Strategy #22 And Finally, Be Kind to Others
Section 5 The Single Mother in Charge
Her Power
Her Role
Her Instincts
Her Influence
Her Expectations
Her Strength
Her Wisdom
Her Empathy
Her Generosity
Her Authenticity
Her Leadership
Her Attitude
Her Encouragement
Her Family Time
Her Connection with Her Kids
Her Flexibility
Her Parenting Goals
Section 6 In the Words of Single Mothers
Series Afterword by Michele A. Paludi
Notes
Index
