The stories of our lives include the emotional ups and downs we all feel. I’ve found that even with pesky, unruly emotions, we can manage them well to live contented and accomplished lives. My books reflect this philosophy, as they provide guidance, tips, and stories of those who use Emotional Fitness practices. In New Rules of the Game, I highlight women in business who use grit, resilience, and team trust well. In Fully Human, I detail the Three Steps of Emotional Fitness anyone can do as an ongoing practice: self-discovery, trust-building, and We Principles.
When you apply these Steps, you can be on many days filled with gratitude. Simple. Humbling. Fully Human.
My third book, The Little Book of College Sobriety, illustrates the Three Steps of Emotional Fitness in practice, as they apply to getting and growing your sobriety from substance misuse: self-discovery, belonging, and finally, living well as sober, hope-rich citizens of the world. That’s what I try to do each day in my own recovery.
In my newest book, Brilliantly Brave, Women’s Stories of Grit and Grace, many of you graciously sent me your stories of courage. Along with a few of mine, these are contained in this new book. Brilliantly Brave offers real-world, everyday examples of grit and resilience. I wrote Brilliantly Brave so women can see how courageous they truly are.
In all my books, my hope is you will come to see how you’re made—with talents, gifts, and grit—and to know the joy that comes from never giving up on yourself.
