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Product Description Many of us know intellectually that we need to be good to ourselves if we want to be happy. But it feels so hard. We are simultaneously the harsh judge and the lost, scared child who wants to stop feeling judged. It becomes a vicious cycle. It only stops when we step outside ourselves and observe how we get ourselves stuck. Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself from TinyBuddha.com creator Lori Deschene, shares 40 unique perspectives and insights on topics related to loving yourself, including: realizing you're not broken, accepting your flaws, releasing the need for approval, forgiving yourself, letting go of comparisons, and learning to be authentic. Featuring stories selected from hundreds of TinyBuddha.com contributors, the book provides an honest look at what it means to overcome critical, self-judging thoughts to create a peaceful, empowered life. This book combines all of the elements that made Deschene's first book, Tiny Buddha, compelling--authentic stories (four in each chapter); insightful observations about our shared struggles and how to overcome them; and action-oriented suggestions, based on the wisdom in the stories. From Booklist Deschene founded her popular website, www.tinybuddha.com, to provide a forum where people could share stories anonymously and support each other in today’s fast-paced society. Now, she’s collected 40 blog posts from the site and compiled them into a book centered around the theme of self-love. Deschene provides an introduction to establish her own stake in the struggle for personal acceptance, but throughout she lets the posts speak for themselves with little analysis. The book is organized into chapters focused on a particular barrier to self-love, such as childhood trauma, comparing oneself to others, or lack of self-forgiveness. Deschene has done an excellent job of avoiding repetition, ensuring each individual post is unique and resonant. The book also includes tips and quotes for those looking for smaller guideposts along the path to a more serene inner state. This text would be ideal for anyone struggling with recent life upheaval or just working to let go of things they regret—and in the end, isn’t that all of us? --Amber Peckham Review "Loving yourself is the foundation for finding inner peace, happiness, and the ability to love others. In this wonderful book, Lori Deschene does something remarkable. She makes the topic of loving yourself come alive in a way that is both highly entertaining and very practical. This is one book that shouldn't be missed." --Jonathan Robinson, founder of FindingHappiness.com and the author of Communication Miracles for Couples ― Reviews "You have to love yourself to love other people and your life. In this powerful collection of stories and insights, Lori Deschene and other Tiny Buddha contributors share how they overcome shame, insecurity, and perfectionism to help you do just that. I highly recommend Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself to anyone who needs a little help recognizing their worth and potential." --Karen Salmansohn, bestselling author of Prince Harming Syndrome ― Reviews "This wonderful collection of personal stories and words of wisdom will help you become kinder and more compassionate to yourself, and ultimately show you how to lead a happier and more fulfilling life." --Kristin Neff, author of SelfCompassion, Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind ― Reviews "We can all feel broken, wounded, and alone at times, but never while reading this beautiful, wise guide to taking good care of ourselves. Some of us need permission to do that. All of us can find inspiration and powerful lessons in Tiny Buddha's openhearted, generous community of teachers. I'm so grateful to have found them." --Priscilla Warner, author of Learning to Breathe: My Yearlong Quest to Bring Calm to My Life ― Reviews "Reading Lori Deschene's wonderful new book, Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself, is like listen