Being Enough

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Snatching the Mic Back: Reclaiming Your Worth

2. Understanding Yourself: The First Step to Self-Acceptance

3. The Power of Self-Acceptance: Living Without Apology

4. Overcoming the Inner Critic: Winning the War in Your Mind

5. Practical Steps to Embracing Your True Self

You are not your Mistakes

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Failure is inevitable - But it’s not Final

2. The Culture of Shame vs. The Power of Grace

3. The Real Danger - Fear of Failing

4. Redefining Failure - A Mindset Shift

5. How to Rise Again - Practical Steps to Bounce Back

The Key to building Confidence

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Confidence Grows Where You Have None

2. Courage Comes First, Confidence Follows

3. Self-Compassion Over Self-Esteem

4. Action Builds Confidence, Not Just Affirmations

5. Step Into the Stretch Zone Daily

Dealing with Criticism & Disapproval

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Overcoming the fear of Rejection

2. Breaking free from the weight of Perception

3. Turning criticism into a tool for Growth

4. The freedom in setting boundaries & letting Go

5. Practicing self-compassion & seeking Reflection

The Pillars of Strength

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Grief as a response to Love

2. Transforming your relationships through Grief

3. Embracing & expressing Emotions

4. The roles of time, healing & Support

5. Rebuilding through routine, boundaries & Connection

The Tasks of Mourning

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. The Journey of Grief: A Personal & Unique Experience

2. The Stages of Grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining; Depression & Acceptance

3. The Healing Process: Balancing Sorrow, Joy & Growth

4. Healing Outlets for Grief: Expressing & Processing Emotions

5. Faith & Support: Finding Strength in God, Therapy & Community

The Stages of Grief

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Grief: A Complex & Universal Experience

2. The Stages of Grief: From Denial to Acceptance

3. Navigating Emotional Responses: Anger, Bargaining & Depression

4. The Non-Linear Nature of Grief

5. Finding Growth, Faith & Transformation Through Grief

Understanding grief

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Grief Beyond Death: Recognizing Loss in Everyday Life

2. Carrying the Weight: Understanding Grief’s Physical and Emotional Impact

3. The Stone Analogy: Growing Stronger While Carrying Grief

4. Facing Grief: The Importance of Acknowledging and Processing Feelings

5. Healing Together: Grief as a Journey with God and Loved Ones

How to support Someone

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. The balance of support: Being present without solving

2. Self-care as the foundation for supporting Others

3. Loving with boundaries: Supporting without becoming a Saviour

4. The power of compassion: Small acts & open-ended Questions

5. Trusting God’s timing in the healing Journey

The power of our words

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. The Power of Naming Emotions: Expanding our Emotional Palette

2. Connecting Emotion to Physical Sensation for Greater Awareness

3. The Impact of Words on Emotional Processing & Perspective

4. Focussing on Positive Emotions to Shape a Balanced Mindset

5. Journaling as a Tool for Emotional Honesty & Spiritual Growth

What to do with emotions

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. The Power of Mindfulness & the Sacred Pause

2. Guarding the Heart: Choosing Responses over Reactions

3. Naming Emotions for Clarity & Connection

4. Self-Soothing Through Healthy God-Given Practices

5. Aligning Emotions with Faith & Values

Make it all go away

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Emotions as indicators, not enemies

2. Temporary nature of emotions

3. Shifting into curiosity mode

4. Building on a solid foundation

5. Patience & reflection

Big life changes. Where do I start?

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Understanding before change

2. Self-awareness as a compass

3. Power of words & thoughts

4. Turning failure into growth

5. Daily mind renewal

When you don’t feel like it

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Creating a Gap Between Urge and Action

2. Building Habits by Setting the Environment for Success

3. Actions Should Align with Values, Not Feelings

4. Repetition and Consistency Are Key to Forming Habits

5. Rest Is Essential for Balance and Well-Being

How to nurture your Motivation

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. The Power of Awareness

2. The Role of Physical Movement

3. The Power of Focus

4. Handling Temptations & Stress

5. Shifting the Narrative of Failure

6. Practicing Self-compassion

7. Building lasting Motivation

Understanding Motivation

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. ​ Understanding lack of motivation
2. ​ Action creates motivation
3. ​ Importance of discipline
4. ​ God’s role in our motivation
5. ​ Consistent effort yields results