The Best of You: Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God

by Alison Cook, PhD

Overview

How would your life change if you could show up as your true self?

Do you sometimes feel so stuck in an endless cycle of meeting everyone else’s needs and expectations that you lose sight of your own? You want to give the best of yourself to others. But what happens when people hurt or take advantage of you? What happens when life doesn’t go your way, despite your best efforts?

The Best of You reveals breakthrough strategies to discover your true self, find your voice, set wise limits, and still be a loving person. For over twenty years, Dr. Alison Cook has brought together faith and psychology to help thousands of women reclaim their confidence, find their purpose, and develop the authentic connections they crave. Her unique wisdom will help you answer these tough questions:

• How do I put a stop to painful patterns that keep recurring in my life?
• How do I find my voice and speak up for myself?
• What if other people respond with anger, blame, or a guilt trip?
• How do I trust myself to make wise decisions even in difficult circumstances?

You don’t have to stay stuck, overwhelmed, or defeated. The Best of You gives you the path to the life and relationships that God designed for you to enjoy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781400234547
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	09/13/2022
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	657,833
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 6.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Dr. Alison Cook is a psychologist, podcast host, and the author of Boundaries for Your Soul and The Best of You. For over twenty years, she has helped women, ministry leaders, couples, and families experience transformative results, specializing in combining faith with psychology. Each week, she provides encouragement to over 70,000 people through her email newsletter and podcast. Alison resides in Wyoming where she, her husband, and their children spend time in the mountains as often as they can.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

Part 1 Uncover the Hidden You

Chapter 1 What Do You Want?: A Brave New Direction 3

Chapter 2 How Did I Get Here?: The Cocktail of Codependency 19

Chapter 3 How Do I Find My Way Out?: Observing Painful Patterns 39

Part 2 Discover the Best of You

Chapter 4 What Am I Really Like?: Seeing Yourself as God Does 61

Chapter 5 How Do I Find My Voice?: Learning to Trust Yourself 77

Chapter 6 But Won't They Be Mad?: The Secret to Setting Boundaries 93

Part 3 Express the Best of You

Chapter 7 What If My Parents Drive Me Crazy?: Healing Childhood Wounds 115

Chapter 8 How Do I Find Friends Who Get Me?: Creating Authentic Connection 135

Chapter 9 Can I Get Someone to Change?: Drawing New Boundaries in Old Relationships 155

Chapter 10 Why Doesn't God Just Fix Everything?: Healing Your Relationship with God 173

Part 4 Live the Best of You

Chapter 11 How Will I Know I've Arrived?: Envisioning the Best of You 195

Conclusion 209

Acknowledgments 213

Notes 215

About the Author 223