Good Stuff I've Learned

There's nothing ground-breaking in here.

Nothing that hasn't already been discovered by someone else, written about, spoken about, taught, sold, preached. So if you're looking for NEW, this ain't the place.

If you're looking for cool stuff that an everyday chick has learned that's helped bring her happiness, joy, and success, let's do this.

Because me?

I'm nothing special. No more special than you or anyone else on the planet. People think I am. They tell me all the time, You're an amazing woman, Shelly. (How do you even respond to that?)

I'M JUST LIKE YOU. Or just not like you, to be exact, because there is no normal. There is no right way to be or not be.We're all equally amazing in our uniqueness. We're all certain amounts of messed up, and that's all OK too. I'm just little old Shelly, like you're little old Fru-fru-Pants.

AND, while being a regular chicky, I've learned some stuff, and it's freed me.

Here's the good stuff I've learned.

It's really all in your Head

No, really. All of it.

The ability to take control of your life, your emotions, your future, your PAST, it's ALL IN YOUR HEAD.

Life is not about actions, it's about thoughts.

Success is not about actions, it's about thoughts.

HAPPINESS is not about actions, it's about thoughts.

So what?

So get therapy.

A lot of it.

START NOW.

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CONTENTS:

It's all in your head Vulnerability is stronger than titanium Parenting is hard Parenting is especially hard for me Act like you're in charge, and you are Don't expect one person to meet all your emotional needs Not everyone needs a hand on the small of their back Shame is an a-hole and you can own that bitch Cats are a-holes, too Say thank you to compliments Nerves and self-consciousness are NOT YOUR FRIEND Give. Then give some more Have boundaries I'm not flighty, na ve, or too sensitive You don't need permission to lead You are descended of divinity What's the worst that could happen? You can be a good person AND be wealthy Do you enjoy it? I can do grief There's always going to be another thing You don't have to be everyone's cup of tea I can live through even the BIGGEST failures Getting older ROCKS You have every right to be rude

This book is written in a raw, heartfelt way that is simply Shelly sharing from her gut. It will resonate with anyone who has been through things - big things - and will also make a brilliant graduation gift.