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Give Yourself a Pep Talk
"No jargon or complicated theory here. . . . One pep talk per day is all you'll need to help you become the person you want to be." -Mike Jeffries, author, A Family's Heartbreak: A Parent's Introduction to Parental Alienation "Wise and practical strategies to maintain your sanity, restore joy, and overcome despair in the face of life's most challenging obstacles." -Dr. Richard A. Warshak, author of Divorce Poison: How to Protect Your Family from Bad-mouthing and Brainwashing, and clinical professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center "Despite the magnitude of your struggles, nurture hope . . ." -Joan Marie Galat, from the preface Suffering, negativity, and depression have become a way of life for thousands of individuals. This inspirational collection of short essays will provide the impetus to change these self-defeating habits and forge new pathways to emotional health. From simple steps such as listening to the language of your thoughts to major strategies involving action plans for change, each pep talk brings revelations and a clear message spoken from the depths of experience. Humor often emerges in the author's suggestions. With catch phrases that are easy mantras for everyday success, such as "Stop Thinking 'Always' and 'Never, '" "Keep Fewer Dishes Rather Than Buying More Cupboards," and "Turn Worries into Troubleshooting Plans," Galat speaks to common traps of human nature and provides gentle guidance for the process of finding joy, peace, and a confident sense of self once again. This book will be an indispensible guide on a journey back to a positive outlook capable of handling life's many challenges.
120 pages, Paperback
First published February 15, 2012
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About the author
Joan Marie Galat
29 books56 followersAlthough she started making books at the age of nine, Joan Marie Galat wasn’t published until she was 12 years old, when she became a paid weekly newspaper columnist. Today she is the award-winning author of more than 25 books, with translations in eight languages. Her titles include Mortimer: Rat Race to Space (DCB), Solve This! Wild and Wacky Challenges for the Genius Engineer in You (National Geographic Kids), Stars (Scholastic USA), The Story of Malala Yousafzai (Rockridge Press), Dark Matters: Nature's Reaction to Light Pollution, and Dot to Dot in the Sky—Stories of the Aurora (Whitecap Books).
Joan shares her love of the stars in the Dot to Dot in the Sky series which combines the science of the night sky with the ancient myths that give constellations and planets their names. Her first title, Dot to Dot in the Sky, Stories in the Stars, became a best seller within six weeks of its release. As well as astronomy and mythology, Joan’s books for children explore light pollution, ecology, nature, volcanoes, wildlife, engineering, printmaking, cultural traditions, and history. Her titles include both fiction and non-fiction, often with a focus on one or more STEM or STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Her titles for adults include a travel guide and motivational book. A frequenter presenter, Joan offers both virtual and in-person talks and school visits.
Joan operates MoonDot Media, a communications business offering writing and editing solutions in broadcast, print, and multi-media. Her freelance jobs have encompassed writing radio and video scripts, a cartoon, magazine articles, exhibit text, speechwriting, grant applications, annual reports, and other projects. She also provides corporate training and public workshops, as well as consults for writers on query letters, manuscripts, and the submission process.
Joan shares her love of the stars in the Dot to Dot in the Sky series which combines the science of the night sky with the ancient myths that give constellations and planets their names. Her first title, Dot to Dot in the Sky, Stories in the Stars, became a best seller within six weeks of its release. As well as astronomy and mythology, Joan’s books for children explore light pollution, ecology, nature, volcanoes, wildlife, engineering, printmaking, cultural traditions, and history. Her titles include both fiction and non-fiction, often with a focus on one or more STEM or STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Her titles for adults include a travel guide and motivational book. A frequenter presenter, Joan offers both virtual and in-person talks and school visits.
Joan operates MoonDot Media, a communications business offering writing and editing solutions in broadcast, print, and multi-media. Her freelance jobs have encompassed writing radio and video scripts, a cartoon, magazine articles, exhibit text, speechwriting, grant applications, annual reports, and other projects. She also provides corporate training and public workshops, as well as consults for writers on query letters, manuscripts, and the submission process.
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September 6, 2016
I really liked this book. It is a book dedicated to many of those facing solitude and despair.
It started out with a preface describing the authors motivation for writing this book.
The introduction is an acknowledgment that we all face difficult problems at one time or another, some
of them solvable and some others not so solvable. The author acknowledges that depression is a real
medical condition that does require professional help and that small steps are sometimes the most effective
to maintaining a steady pace of self help.
What follows is the most complete set of mini-chapters of knowledgeable advice I've seen. Not every chapter
will apply to every person, but most will I think. The advice and insights contained in the book are practical
and secular.
It is not a book that should or can be sped read. I find it is more of a random chapter a day type of read.
I read through it once so far, but I think it requires a more random re-read. A book that should stay accessible in
the home for whoever can use a quick pep talk.
Mike.
It started out with a preface describing the authors motivation for writing this book.
The introduction is an acknowledgment that we all face difficult problems at one time or another, some
of them solvable and some others not so solvable. The author acknowledges that depression is a real
medical condition that does require professional help and that small steps are sometimes the most effective
to maintaining a steady pace of self help.
What follows is the most complete set of mini-chapters of knowledgeable advice I've seen. Not every chapter
will apply to every person, but most will I think. The advice and insights contained in the book are practical
and secular.
It is not a book that should or can be sped read. I find it is more of a random chapter a day type of read.
I read through it once so far, but I think it requires a more random re-read. A book that should stay accessible in
the home for whoever can use a quick pep talk.
Mike.
August 9, 2016
Give Yourself a Pep Talk offers readers thoughtful insights for coping with stress, whether you’re facing day-to-day problems or much bigger worries. Each pep talk is presented in a short vignette for easy reading and quick encouragement. Reading one a day is a great way to smooth the ragged edges that accompany difficult problem-solving. This book can help you feel in control of your life. Highly recommended.
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