This review of Mindset Medicine originally appeared on lesliesvoice.com on March 19, 2022
Here is an excerpt from the article:
In Mari’s latest book, Mindset Medicine, we learn how self-love can have a positive impact on our health, mindset, and relationships. As I began reading this book, I was certain it was written just for me. I could relate with most every example of feeling unworthy and undeserving of the life I have, and not believing in myself or demanding respect from others.
Some of the strategies Mari teaches us seem simple, but when put to the test, can be challenging. Through journaling prompts and exercises at the end of each chapter, you’ll discover your hidden gifts and talents, learn to focus on joy and laughter, and most of all, begin to love yourself. This means setting boundaries with those who may have discouraged you from being your true self and finding your purpose. I’m learning to think for myself and nurture my soul, tuning out hate and fear spewed out from toxic people and TV shows. Instead, I sit in the serenity of my home, experiencing gratitude for the peace and quiet, the sounds of nature, and the speed of my pen. I try not to focus on past mistakes or worry about tomorrow, but to appreciate this very moment.
Each reading session with Mindset Medicine is like a therapy session. As the author has written, “Establishing firm boundaries with people is incredibly vital to living a happy and joyous life.” What I wouldn’t give to have learned that lesson decades ago! Without firm boundaries, others can lead us down paths we didn’t choose to take. They’ll take advantage of those of us who will do almost anything to keep the peace and avoid conflict. But as the book points out, once you establish firm boundaries, the people in your life will begin to respect them.
Catch the rest of Leslie's review over on Leslies Voice
Author bio: Leslie J. Cox is a writer of creative non-fiction with a focus on personal essay and memoir. She loves experimenting with prose poetry when the mood strikes her. Her essay “My Favorite Chair” was a runner up in the WOW! Women on Writing Q1 2020 Creative Nonfiction Contest, and she has published two essays in “The Silent World in Her Vase” in 2020: “Bougainvillea Therapy” and “Persevering Through Pandemic.” Prior to semi-retiring from health care administration in 2019, Leslie wrote and published several articles and a guidebook for HCPro and the Credentialing Resource Center Journal for health care professionals. Her long-term plan is to consult, teach and indulge her passion to write. View all posts by Leslie J. Cox
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