SYNOPSIS
Being human is hard, with no shortage of opinions on how to live well. We arrive wide-eyed and curious, then do our best to survive bumpy rides into adulthood. Thoughts, emotions, and judgments hijack our vulnerable unfolding, labels cast upon our developing egos. Sooner or later we wake up, only to discover we don’t really know who we are.
What if there were a way to make peace with your evolving self in an ego-driven world—to practice being in a world of doing? In this book, Health Coach Sheryl Melanson stitches together a collection of practices that help you to break through the illusion of control where so many get stuck. Learn to harness your mindset to reclaim the curiosity, adaptability, compassion, and agency that will reignite your spirit.
PRAISE FOR PERSPECTIVE
“We live in challenging times with no shortage of advice on how to live better. PERSPECTIVE rises above the self-help noise to lay out a clear path to less overwhelm and more contentment. Sheryl’s voice is a breath of fresh air in our troubling climate.”
--TARA BRACH, PhD, founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, DC
and author of Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion
“Curveballs in life are inevitable. PERSPECTIVE provides a bright and encouraging road map to guide you in staying centered, healthy, and compassionate in challenging times.”
--SHAUNA SHAPIRO, PhD, internationally recognized expert in mindfulness
and author of Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Practices
to Rewire the Brain for Calm, Clarity & Joy
“In a crowded sea of self-help books, PERSPECTIVE stands out: fresh and honest, while at the same time profound and provocative. It feels like Sheryl is sharing across a kitchen table rather than from a raised stage. Her message is honest and easy to relate to, coming alive with compelling stories from her life and those of her clients.”
--DAVE POTTER, MA, founder of Palouse Mindfulness and
UMass Medical School-certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction instructor
“Infused with insightful observation, evidence-based references, and practical action steps, PERSPECTIVE offers tips for embracing discomfort as a means of healing. Meaningful topics are blended in an easy-to-read format, and each chapter ends with a simple “TRY IT” exercise. If you are ready to rekindle your spirit in this chaotic, ever- changing world, then this book is for you.”
--ANNE BARRY JOLLES, TEDx speaker, award-winning author
and creator of the Grace Trail® resiliency model
“In this short but densely packed volume, Sheryl Melanson has compiled a trove of wisdom drawn from her extensive research as well as her vast coaching experience. Her personal anecdotes add depth to the lessons she shares, and her “glass-half-full” optimism about changing chronic negative thoughts and habits is inspiring.”
--DEBORAH SOSIN, LICSW, author of Charlotte and the Quiet Place
and Breaking Free of Addiction
“PERSPECTIVE is a guidebook for improved well-being. Melanson’s focus on the importance of inner approach and perspective—“zoom in, zoom out”—takes us beyond “hacks” and easy fixes to the crux of our life experience: our mind. If you’re ready to embrace meaningful, lasting change, crack open this book and roll up your sleeves.”
--LAURIE WARREN, MSN, Vibrant Living Advocate
and author of Wild World, Joyful Heart: Unlock Your Power to Create Health and Joy
“This book is a wonderful companion for anyone embarking on a journey back to wholeness. Sheryl manages to pull together a myriad of wisdom traditions and scientific research and sprinkles them with the magic of her own experience and those of her clients to offer up simple yet powerful and easily accessible tools for increased health and happiness.”
--DIANA LEE, founder of Sea Change Yoga, a non-profit yoga service organization,
meditation coach, RYT 1000 hours, and yoga activist
Being human is hard, with no shortage of opinions on how to live well. We arrive wide-eyed and curious, then do our best to survive bumpy rides into adulthood. Thoughts, emotions, and judgments hijack our vulnerable unfolding, labels cast upon our developing egos. Sooner or later we wake up, only to discover we don’t really know who we are.
What if there were a way to make peace with your evolving self in an ego-driven world—to practice being in a world of doing? In this book, Health Coach Sheryl Melanson stitches together a collection of practices that help you to break through the illusion of control where so many get stuck. Learn to harness your mindset to reclaim the curiosity, adaptability, compassion, and agency that will reignite your spirit.
PRAISE FOR PERSPECTIVE
“We live in challenging times with no shortage of advice on how to live better. PERSPECTIVE rises above the self-help noise to lay out a clear path to less overwhelm and more contentment. Sheryl’s voice is a breath of fresh air in our troubling climate.”
--TARA BRACH, PhD, founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, DC
and author of Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion
“Curveballs in life are inevitable. PERSPECTIVE provides a bright and encouraging road map to guide you in staying centered, healthy, and compassionate in challenging times.”
--SHAUNA SHAPIRO, PhD, internationally recognized expert in mindfulness
and author of Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Practices
to Rewire the Brain for Calm, Clarity & Joy
“In a crowded sea of self-help books, PERSPECTIVE stands out: fresh and honest, while at the same time profound and provocative. It feels like Sheryl is sharing across a kitchen table rather than from a raised stage. Her message is honest and easy to relate to, coming alive with compelling stories from her life and those of her clients.”
--DAVE POTTER, MA, founder of Palouse Mindfulness and
UMass Medical School-certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction instructor
“Infused with insightful observation, evidence-based references, and practical action steps, PERSPECTIVE offers tips for embracing discomfort as a means of healing. Meaningful topics are blended in an easy-to-read format, and each chapter ends with a simple “TRY IT” exercise. If you are ready to rekindle your spirit in this chaotic, ever- changing world, then this book is for you.”
--ANNE BARRY JOLLES, TEDx speaker, award-winning author
and creator of the Grace Trail® resiliency model
“In this short but densely packed volume, Sheryl Melanson has compiled a trove of wisdom drawn from her extensive research as well as her vast coaching experience. Her personal anecdotes add depth to the lessons she shares, and her “glass-half-full” optimism about changing chronic negative thoughts and habits is inspiring.”
--DEBORAH SOSIN, LICSW, author of Charlotte and the Quiet Place
and Breaking Free of Addiction
“PERSPECTIVE is a guidebook for improved well-being. Melanson’s focus on the importance of inner approach and perspective—“zoom in, zoom out”—takes us beyond “hacks” and easy fixes to the crux of our life experience: our mind. If you’re ready to embrace meaningful, lasting change, crack open this book and roll up your sleeves.”
--LAURIE WARREN, MSN, Vibrant Living Advocate
and author of Wild World, Joyful Heart: Unlock Your Power to Create Health and Joy
“This book is a wonderful companion for anyone embarking on a journey back to wholeness. Sheryl manages to pull together a myriad of wisdom traditions and scientific research and sprinkles them with the magic of her own experience and those of her clients to offer up simple yet powerful and easily accessible tools for increased health and happiness.”
--DIANA LEE, founder of Sea Change Yoga, a non-profit yoga service organization,
meditation coach, RYT 1000 hours, and yoga activist
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