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Me, Myself, and Lies: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself
What Should You Say When You Talk to Yourself?
Have you ever noticed the things you say to yourself—and believe? I could never do that. They don't like me. I am such an idiot! You wouldn't talk that way to anyone else, yet phrases like these constantly flow through your mind, leaving you insecure and defeated. Jennifer Rothschild was there, as well, until she learned how to replace the lies with truth. With wisdom and authenticity, Jennifer will help you...
silence the negative voices in your mind as you learn to speak kindly to your soulgrow in confidence by replacing the lies that shackle you with the truth that sets you freeovercome a lifetime of damaging self-talk by practicing godly and biblical soul-talk Plus, you'll hear from Lysa TerKeurst, Laura Story, Lisa Whelchel, Stormie Omartian, and other popular authors and speakers as they share what they say when they talk to themselves.
Have you ever noticed the things you say to yourself—and believe? I could never do that. They don't like me. I am such an idiot! You wouldn't talk that way to anyone else, yet phrases like these constantly flow through your mind, leaving you insecure and defeated. Jennifer Rothschild was there, as well, until she learned how to replace the lies with truth. With wisdom and authenticity, Jennifer will help you...
silence the negative voices in your mind as you learn to speak kindly to your soulgrow in confidence by replacing the lies that shackle you with the truth that sets you freeovercome a lifetime of damaging self-talk by practicing godly and biblical soul-talk Plus, you'll hear from Lysa TerKeurst, Laura Story, Lisa Whelchel, Stormie Omartian, and other popular authors and speakers as they share what they say when they talk to themselves.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2007
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About the author
Jennifer Rothschild
49 books208 followersJennifer Rothschild is a recovering perfectionist who has learned to live beyond limits ever since her life drastically changed at the age of fifteen, when she lost her sight. Now, more than 30 years later, she boldly and compassionately teaches women how to find contentment, walk with endurance, and celebrate the ordinary.
She's the author of ten books, including the best-selling Lessons I Learned in the Dark, Self Talk, Soul Talk, the popular Me, Myself and Lies Bible study, and her soon to be released, God Is Just Not Fair.
As a speaker, author and accomplished singer-songwriter she travels internationally, offering fresh, sensible, Biblical advice to audiences who, like her, are determined to pursue healthy and fulfilling lives in spite of their circumstances. She has shared her practical and inspiring messages to arena-sized audiences across the country, and media outlets including Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, Life Today, The Learning Channel and The Billy Graham Television Special.
Jennifer is an avid listener of audio books, a C.S. Lewis junkie, and has a weakness for dark chocolate and robust coffee. She and her Dr. Phil live in Springfield, Missouri, and have two sons Connor and Clayton and a lovely daughter-in-law, Caroline. When she is not traveling, Jennifer enjoys nature walks, and riding a bicycle built for two.
She's the author of ten books, including the best-selling Lessons I Learned in the Dark, Self Talk, Soul Talk, the popular Me, Myself and Lies Bible study, and her soon to be released, God Is Just Not Fair.
As a speaker, author and accomplished singer-songwriter she travels internationally, offering fresh, sensible, Biblical advice to audiences who, like her, are determined to pursue healthy and fulfilling lives in spite of their circumstances. She has shared her practical and inspiring messages to arena-sized audiences across the country, and media outlets including Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, Life Today, The Learning Channel and The Billy Graham Television Special.
Jennifer is an avid listener of audio books, a C.S. Lewis junkie, and has a weakness for dark chocolate and robust coffee. She and her Dr. Phil live in Springfield, Missouri, and have two sons Connor and Clayton and a lovely daughter-in-law, Caroline. When she is not traveling, Jennifer enjoys nature walks, and riding a bicycle built for two.
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October 1, 2023
A friend at church was listening to this and recommended it as one that had great potential. I don't tend to read self-help but this one had a Christian application so I was interested. I also listened to this and found the ideas presented to be very practical and ones that anyone could apply to their own lives at any age. For instance, the idea that we all have “thought closets” - the place where all of our billions of negative thoughts reside - was very original. As women we have an abundance of negative thoughts that don’t get weeded out. Our self talk can be really harsh but it doesn’t have to be that way. Jennifer Rothschild teaches you how to replace the negative thoughts we have about ourselves with positive truths of Scripture from God’s Word. We can clean out the thought closet and be renewed in our thinking.
May 1, 2017
Most of my life, I have been stuck in a cycle and didn’t know how to change. The cycle of negative self-talk. For the most part, I didn’t even know I was doing it. I was unaware of my thoughts and how they affected the rest of my life. That may seem ridiculous, but honestly, are you aware of your thoughts?
Me, Myself, & Lies by Jennifer Rothschild opened my eyes to see into my thought life. Not only did Jennifer enlighten me to how negative my thought patterns were, but she also gave very practical and Biblical advice of how to CHANGE these thought patterns. At the end of the chapters, she also introduced me to other people recognized and changed their thought patterns. Her honesty in sharing personal stories of trials and triumphs throughout her life coupled with her compassion made it seem like Jennifer was sitting across the table and talking to me personally. On every page in every chapter, she pointed me to Jesus and gave multiple Scriptures to help reinforce her points.
After reading this book, I can honestly say that I feel like a better person. I no longer let my thoughts control me in a negative way; I take each thought captive and turn it over to Jesus. I have a whole different mindset of how I think about my thoughts.
I highly recommend this book to EVERYONE. Even if you think you don’t need it, you WILL benefit from it. You might as well purchase multiple copies because you’re going to want to give it to your friends too!
Me, Myself, & Lies by Jennifer Rothschild opened my eyes to see into my thought life. Not only did Jennifer enlighten me to how negative my thought patterns were, but she also gave very practical and Biblical advice of how to CHANGE these thought patterns. At the end of the chapters, she also introduced me to other people recognized and changed their thought patterns. Her honesty in sharing personal stories of trials and triumphs throughout her life coupled with her compassion made it seem like Jennifer was sitting across the table and talking to me personally. On every page in every chapter, she pointed me to Jesus and gave multiple Scriptures to help reinforce her points.
After reading this book, I can honestly say that I feel like a better person. I no longer let my thoughts control me in a negative way; I take each thought captive and turn it over to Jesus. I have a whole different mindset of how I think about my thoughts.
I highly recommend this book to EVERYONE. Even if you think you don’t need it, you WILL benefit from it. You might as well purchase multiple copies because you’re going to want to give it to your friends too!
May 2, 2015
I used this as a personal Bible study. Jennifer Rothschild is a wonderful teacher. I always learn so much from her books. This one really help guide me to the right scriptures I need for my life right. She also open my eyes to some of the "self talk" I need to change. This is was a really great study.
May 1, 2017
Jennifer Rothschild's new book, 'Me, Myself & Lies' is a priceless treasure. Every woman (and man) should read this beautiful heartfelt book. We have all had negative thoughts about ourselves. We would never think of speaking these negative thoughts to someone else, so why are we saying them to ourselves? 'Me, Myself & Lies' walks us through weeding out our "thought closet". Step by step Jennifer encourages us to getting rid of those negative thoughts and replacing them with positive truth, God's truth. Her personal stories and great sense of humor made me feel as if I was sitting at her table having a coffee and chatting about life. Jennifer is truly a blessing and many will be encouraged, blessed and changed by this book! Jennifer also wrote a teen version of this book called 'Me, Myself & Lies for Young Women'. This would be a great gift for any young lady around the ages of 12 to 18.
June 28, 2017
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Jennifer Rothschild's book, Me, Myself, & Lies. We all have thoughts. We all have told ourselves lies from time to time. Jennifer shows us in her new book that we tend to tell ourselves lies and have lived with a "dirty" closet. We have believed what we've told ourselves. Many of the things we've told ourselves are lies and Jennifer teaches us how to clean out our "thought closet" and begin to live a happier and more productive life by living in Truths rather than lies. Our thought closet needs cleaning out from time to time and this book made me realize my cleaning was way over due. I highly recommend this book to everyone because we all have thoughts. We need to have the RIGHT and TRUE thoughts and not lies guiding us throughout our days.
August 11, 2023
This one ended up being so good, with many truths I need to hear often. I like the use of humor and metaphor which makes it easy to read, and also appreciate that it is very practical and direct. Great use of Scripture throughout as well - and how could I dislike a book that uses a quote from C.S. Lewis’ “Out of the Silent Planet” as an illustration for one of the points? :) I should reread this often.
March 5, 2023
I think we all can agree we all need to clean out our thought closet! God had her write this book with me in mind and I am sure it was written for you too. If you have not read this book I highly recommend it to you!
July 7, 2018
The book was somewhat helpful. However, could have gone without the last 1/3 of the book where it felt very.. recruiting?
April 7, 2025
My late mother in law had a large collection of books I decided I needed to read through before donating. This was one of those books.
This book was okay? Not bad. Not great. The “thought closet” idea was fun to start with but about half way through I was very tired of the troupe. The ideas are biblical, but I felt like all the ways we are supposed to renew our mind are also straight in scripture. So you could just get the info from the source? But it wasn’t a horrible self help book if you don’t read the Bible - perhaps it will inspire you TO do so…
This book was okay? Not bad. Not great. The “thought closet” idea was fun to start with but about half way through I was very tired of the troupe. The ideas are biblical, but I felt like all the ways we are supposed to renew our mind are also straight in scripture. So you could just get the info from the source? But it wasn’t a horrible self help book if you don’t read the Bible - perhaps it will inspire you TO do so…
August 12, 2019
ReedIII Quick Review: This is a delightful easy to read Christian novel that delivers on the premise of the sub-title: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself. It is very targeted to women but good for men as well.
May 1, 2017
I would recommend “Me, Myself & Lies” to EVERY woman, but especially to the woman who struggles with low self esteem due to the faulty things (lies!) she thinks about herself. Jennifer gives very practical examples of things we should say to ourselves. She doesn’t just point out what is wrong with our thinking but gives correct thoughts to replace the incorrect thoughts (lies!). She also shares many personal stories, some of which are quite hilarious! When you read this book, you WILL laugh and learn, and Jennifer’s prayer for you is that you change and grow.
March 14, 2009
If you tend to have negative thought about your self worth, this is well worth your time. Loved her attitude and will be looking for more by this author.
March 10, 2019
When I saw the title of this book, I *knew* I had to read it! I frequently beat myself up and call myself names all within my thought closet. I have a hard time making friends because I often feel unworthy of them, so I never reach out. After having conversations with other people, I often later dissect everything I said and ask myself if I said anything wrong (the answer is often yes because I am very hard on myself). I love that an author wrote a book on this subject! I was struggling with this issue when I found this book and immediately bought it!
First I want to say, although I do not know Jennifer Rothschild personally, I can tell through her words in this book that she is very genuine. I think through her own struggles with this issue, she truly speaks from her heart and wants to help others. So even though this is my first read from her, I immediately loved her and the wisdom she gave in this book. It also felt so good to know that I was not the only one to struggle with this issue!
This book is filled with ways to clean out your "thought closet" as she calls it and replace it with wisdom and scripture from God's Word! It was very inspirational and encouraging!
Here are my favorite quotes that I want to remember when I am struggling:
Chapter 3: Choosing Wise Words
P 38: I refuse lies and replace them with truth.
Chapter 4: Speaking Truth To Your Issues
P 50: My soul talk can turn feelings of fear into actions of faith.
P 55: Soul talk can never be a substitute for faith. Soul talk is faith's companion, not its replacement. Soul talk cannot be a replacement for prayer either. Talking to your soul in exclusion of talking to your Father in heaven is never enough to bring healing to your issues. When soul talk is independent of our relationship with God, we are destined to be frustrated by our own human limitations.
Chapter 7: Calm Down
P 114: I can't always change my circumstances, but I can change my reaction to them.
P 119-120: The way you think is either a pothole that keeps you from calm or a bridge that gives you access to tranquility.
Choose wisely my friend. The words you speak to your soul can build either bridges or walls. Building one requires just as much emotional energy as building the other, so invest wisely. The wrong mindset is a massive sinkhole that destroys the road forward and leaves you alone in the bottom of your own bitterness.
P 122: Ask God to help you embrace what you can't avoid, accept what you don't like, and channel your passion into wise responses. Absence of peace is not an "I can't" circumstance. It's an "I won't" choice.
Letting go of anger may seem impossible, but my friend, it's not impossible at all. Not with an all-powerful God in your corner!
Chapter 9: Chill Out
P 152: I will still and quiet my soul.
P 163: Listing the goodness of God on your behalf will prompt you to rest. Because God is good, we can rest.
P 164: Ultimately, burnout is our own fault.
I have always had trouble saying no because I don't like to let anyone down. But in saying yes too often, I let myself down. And consequently I let down the people who need me most, like my kids and my husband. No is a word that should go easily out the door of your thought closet - with wisdom as its guide.
Chapter 10: Press On
P 172: Who I am and what I struggle with are not the same thing.
P 178: If you continue to feed your low self esteem with I can't or it's too hard for me, your low self esteem will grow. But if you begin to starve those things, they will slowly die. When you feel a big I can't coming on, starve it by showering it with the truth: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Chapter 11: Lift Up - Praise the Lord, O my soul
P 188: I grow stronger when I lift up God.
Lastly, a quote in the book that I loved came from Lysa Terkeurst's:
"My feelings are great to indicate that there's a problem that needs to be addressed, but my feelings shouldn't dictate how I act or react."
First I want to say, although I do not know Jennifer Rothschild personally, I can tell through her words in this book that she is very genuine. I think through her own struggles with this issue, she truly speaks from her heart and wants to help others. So even though this is my first read from her, I immediately loved her and the wisdom she gave in this book. It also felt so good to know that I was not the only one to struggle with this issue!
This book is filled with ways to clean out your "thought closet" as she calls it and replace it with wisdom and scripture from God's Word! It was very inspirational and encouraging!
Here are my favorite quotes that I want to remember when I am struggling:
Chapter 3: Choosing Wise Words
P 38: I refuse lies and replace them with truth.
Chapter 4: Speaking Truth To Your Issues
P 50: My soul talk can turn feelings of fear into actions of faith.
P 55: Soul talk can never be a substitute for faith. Soul talk is faith's companion, not its replacement. Soul talk cannot be a replacement for prayer either. Talking to your soul in exclusion of talking to your Father in heaven is never enough to bring healing to your issues. When soul talk is independent of our relationship with God, we are destined to be frustrated by our own human limitations.
Chapter 7: Calm Down
P 114: I can't always change my circumstances, but I can change my reaction to them.
P 119-120: The way you think is either a pothole that keeps you from calm or a bridge that gives you access to tranquility.
Choose wisely my friend. The words you speak to your soul can build either bridges or walls. Building one requires just as much emotional energy as building the other, so invest wisely. The wrong mindset is a massive sinkhole that destroys the road forward and leaves you alone in the bottom of your own bitterness.
P 122: Ask God to help you embrace what you can't avoid, accept what you don't like, and channel your passion into wise responses. Absence of peace is not an "I can't" circumstance. It's an "I won't" choice.
Letting go of anger may seem impossible, but my friend, it's not impossible at all. Not with an all-powerful God in your corner!
Chapter 9: Chill Out
P 152: I will still and quiet my soul.
P 163: Listing the goodness of God on your behalf will prompt you to rest. Because God is good, we can rest.
P 164: Ultimately, burnout is our own fault.
I have always had trouble saying no because I don't like to let anyone down. But in saying yes too often, I let myself down. And consequently I let down the people who need me most, like my kids and my husband. No is a word that should go easily out the door of your thought closet - with wisdom as its guide.
Chapter 10: Press On
P 172: Who I am and what I struggle with are not the same thing.
P 178: If you continue to feed your low self esteem with I can't or it's too hard for me, your low self esteem will grow. But if you begin to starve those things, they will slowly die. When you feel a big I can't coming on, starve it by showering it with the truth: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Chapter 11: Lift Up - Praise the Lord, O my soul
P 188: I grow stronger when I lift up God.
Lastly, a quote in the book that I loved came from Lysa Terkeurst's:
"My feelings are great to indicate that there's a problem that needs to be addressed, but my feelings shouldn't dictate how I act or react."
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March 24, 2025
Jennifer Rothschild is one of my favorite people. She’s a fantastic Bible study teacher, and this book Me, Myself & Lies is yet another example of why I love her work. She speaks plainly, practically, and never in a way that feels preachy. Instead, she meets you exactly where you are, offering wisdom, encouragement, and biblical truth in a way that is both accessible and deeply impactful.
One of the most original concepts in this book is the idea of our "thought closets"—the place where all our negative self-talk resides. As women, we tend to accumulate countless negative thoughts about ourselves, many of which go unchecked. Jennifer Rothschild not only brings awareness to this harmful cycle but also provides practical, biblical steps to help us replace lies with God's truth. Jennifer’s personal stories, honesty, and humor make readers feel like they are sitting across from her having a heart-to-heart conversation. Every chapter points back to Jesus by offering scripture-based encouragement and real-life applications to help reshape thinking.
What I love most is that Jennifer doesn’t just point out the problem—she gives real, actionable solutions. Through her guidance, readers learn to weed out destructive thoughts and replace them with life-giving truths. She also shares personal stories—some deeply moving, others laugh-out-loud funny—which make the book engaging and relatable.
I highly recommend Me, Myself & Lies to every woman, especially those who struggle with self-esteem and negative thought patterns. This book will encourage, uplift, and ultimately transform the way you see yourself through the lens of God's truth. If you're looking for a practical and faith-filled approach to renewing your mind, this is the book for you!
Rated: 4.5/5.0
One of the most original concepts in this book is the idea of our "thought closets"—the place where all our negative self-talk resides. As women, we tend to accumulate countless negative thoughts about ourselves, many of which go unchecked. Jennifer Rothschild not only brings awareness to this harmful cycle but also provides practical, biblical steps to help us replace lies with God's truth. Jennifer’s personal stories, honesty, and humor make readers feel like they are sitting across from her having a heart-to-heart conversation. Every chapter points back to Jesus by offering scripture-based encouragement and real-life applications to help reshape thinking.
What I love most is that Jennifer doesn’t just point out the problem—she gives real, actionable solutions. Through her guidance, readers learn to weed out destructive thoughts and replace them with life-giving truths. She also shares personal stories—some deeply moving, others laugh-out-loud funny—which make the book engaging and relatable.
I highly recommend Me, Myself & Lies to every woman, especially those who struggle with self-esteem and negative thought patterns. This book will encourage, uplift, and ultimately transform the way you see yourself through the lens of God's truth. If you're looking for a practical and faith-filled approach to renewing your mind, this is the book for you!
Rated: 4.5/5.0
May 5, 2017
I have had the privilege to read the book which will be at the centre of the next Proverbs 31 Online Bible Study, Me, Myself and Lies by Jennifer Rothschild. Hope, practical application and wisdom are beautifully woven together with humour, candour and courage into one great book! Jennifer shares some of her darkest moment and biggest challenges so we can learn the impact of our thought closet and the changes we need to make and I am so looking forward to spending time with the P31 OBS gals digging deeper into this great content and the biblical truths it highlights! I highly recommend the book and joining the P31 OBS community!
Favourite quotes include:
“We’re not just taking a mucky piece of clothing and hanging it in a closet; we’re taking dirty, ill-fitting words and storing them in the sanctity of our minds!”
“Simply put, our assumptions are the root, and our thoughts are the fruit. The root of wrong thinking is always a faulty assumption. The root of all right thinking is always an assumption based on truth.”
“When we wipe away the dirt from our lives by confession to God each day, we become useful, pleasant and effective vessels. With David, then, we must tell our souls to awake.”
“Tell your soul to hope in God (Psalm 42:11) and you will be infused with strength beyond your circumstance.”
“You can still and quiet your soul by speaking shalom to yourself. It’s like inviting wellness to your soul – to your thought closet.”
“The words you speak to your soul can build either bridges or walls.”
“Listing the goodness of God on your behalf will prompt you to rest. God is good, we can rest.”
Favourite quotes include:
“We’re not just taking a mucky piece of clothing and hanging it in a closet; we’re taking dirty, ill-fitting words and storing them in the sanctity of our minds!”
“Simply put, our assumptions are the root, and our thoughts are the fruit. The root of wrong thinking is always a faulty assumption. The root of all right thinking is always an assumption based on truth.”
“When we wipe away the dirt from our lives by confession to God each day, we become useful, pleasant and effective vessels. With David, then, we must tell our souls to awake.”
“Tell your soul to hope in God (Psalm 42:11) and you will be infused with strength beyond your circumstance.”
“You can still and quiet your soul by speaking shalom to yourself. It’s like inviting wellness to your soul – to your thought closet.”
“The words you speak to your soul can build either bridges or walls.”
“Listing the goodness of God on your behalf will prompt you to rest. God is good, we can rest.”
February 20, 2020
“I can be such an idiot.”
“Everyone knows how awkward I am.”
“You look so bad in this outfit.”
Sound familiar? I know it does for me. We all talk to ourselves…like a lot. Do you ever stop to really think about what you’re saying? Or where these thoughts even come from? Jennifer Rothschild calls these places our “thought closets” in her book Me, Myself, and Lies. This book challenges the reader to really take inventory of their thought closet and begin to clean it out. We need to clean out the lies and replace them with the truth. And where do we find this truth? The Bible, of course. Using her extensive knowledge of the Word, and opening up her vulnerabilities to the reader, Jennifer is able to speak truth directly to us while at the same time showing the real-life applications of scripture. She shows us how hurtful self-talk can be but also how freeing it can be when truth is used. Truth, my friend, makes all the difference.
While reading Me, Myself, and Lies I really started seeing just how often I said negative things to myself about myself. A highlight from the book is when she talks about how if you wouldn’t say it to someone else, you shouldn’t be saying it to yourself. Your soul feels your words. Words can build you up or tear you down. After finishing the book, I feel more aware of catching myself when I start going down the negative road when talking to myself. I am more careful of thinking true statements and seeking truth when I struggle to think of it on my own. Thanks to Jennifer Rothschild, I have a more detailed map of where to go in the Bible to find those truths.
I would recommend this book to everyone. As mentioned before, everyone talks to themselves and I would bet that 9 out of 10 people have more negative thoughts towards their self than positive ones. This book was such a reflection of my own thoughts and it made me breathe easier to know that I’m not the only one who needed this read. Take some time to read this, it may just change the way you think about yourself
From One Self-Talker to the Another
“Everyone knows how awkward I am.”
“You look so bad in this outfit.”
Sound familiar? I know it does for me. We all talk to ourselves…like a lot. Do you ever stop to really think about what you’re saying? Or where these thoughts even come from? Jennifer Rothschild calls these places our “thought closets” in her book Me, Myself, and Lies. This book challenges the reader to really take inventory of their thought closet and begin to clean it out. We need to clean out the lies and replace them with the truth. And where do we find this truth? The Bible, of course. Using her extensive knowledge of the Word, and opening up her vulnerabilities to the reader, Jennifer is able to speak truth directly to us while at the same time showing the real-life applications of scripture. She shows us how hurtful self-talk can be but also how freeing it can be when truth is used. Truth, my friend, makes all the difference.
While reading Me, Myself, and Lies I really started seeing just how often I said negative things to myself about myself. A highlight from the book is when she talks about how if you wouldn’t say it to someone else, you shouldn’t be saying it to yourself. Your soul feels your words. Words can build you up or tear you down. After finishing the book, I feel more aware of catching myself when I start going down the negative road when talking to myself. I am more careful of thinking true statements and seeking truth when I struggle to think of it on my own. Thanks to Jennifer Rothschild, I have a more detailed map of where to go in the Bible to find those truths.
I would recommend this book to everyone. As mentioned before, everyone talks to themselves and I would bet that 9 out of 10 people have more negative thoughts towards their self than positive ones. This book was such a reflection of my own thoughts and it made me breathe easier to know that I’m not the only one who needed this read. Take some time to read this, it may just change the way you think about yourself
From One Self-Talker to the Another
May 4, 2017
Having just finished “Me, Myself & Lies” it’s made me think about my “thought closet.” In this book Jennifer challenges us to think about what is contained in this “thought closet.” Some things on the shelves may need cleaning and she presents ways to evaluate what’s there and what we might consider replacing or moving around. The ultimate goal is “to be well with my soul.” If our closet is filled with God, we will feel better about ourselves and will feel His direction. She gives many personal examples to relate to and many scriptural directions to assist with change. Also she’s included several famous friends’ feelings about their “thought closets” which gives you more to contemplate. The book has been updated from a Bible Study and has that kind of feel to it. There is an edition for young women and presenting these ideas early would be very useful. I’d recommend this book to help you look at yourself and see if you can improve “your thought closet” and end up being at peace and happier.
October 26, 2018
This was a very good book. It addresses the importance of our THOUGHTS & guarding our minds and our thought life in general. She gives lots of Scripture verses, lots of stories--both funny and serious, and many pithy sayings to help us remember things. She emphasizes the importance of guarding what we allow into our minds, what we allow to stay in our minds, and how to change the thoughts in our minds. Excellent book! Probably one that should be re-read every five years or so for a THOUGHT CLOSET TUNE-UP! It is written, amazingly, by a women who went blind in her teens; she is now married and has raised children, and speaks at women conferences all over the world. Great book--highly recommended for women of all ages and stages of life, but the earlier the better to get started on these principles. She has also written the same book (adapted) for younger women, which I am guessing would be great for teenagers and women in their early 20's.
August 20, 2023
I was given this book by a beautiful friend who saw how I trash talked myself.
This book was just what I needed at the time. It didn’t save me from myself. I still have to do that every day. Every day I have to choose to overcome the negative thoughts that intrude. The ones that were born and raised by a childhood of trauma. Everyday I have to choose not to feed those thoughts. I have to choose to see myself as God sees me and feed that. It’s not easy. But this book gave me a good start to it. It’s not my problem solver. But it’s a great tool to teach me how to be better to myself
This book was just what I needed at the time. It didn’t save me from myself. I still have to do that every day. Every day I have to choose to overcome the negative thoughts that intrude. The ones that were born and raised by a childhood of trauma. Everyday I have to choose not to feed those thoughts. I have to choose to see myself as God sees me and feed that. It’s not easy. But this book gave me a good start to it. It’s not my problem solver. But it’s a great tool to teach me how to be better to myself
July 13, 2017
I'm pretty sure that this book was written with me in mind. I could relate to every single thing that Jennifer wrote. I have struggled with negative self talk all of my life. It's something I try to teach my high school students to be more aware of, yet it's hard for me not to do myself. This book gives practical and Biblical applications to fight our tendency to tell ourselves lies. I know that I'll keep going back to this book for reminders.
July 30, 2017
Jennifer Rothschild takes a look at the thoughts we think to and about ourselves, referring to the stockpile of self images as our "thought closets". She shows us how we often internalize faulty thinking and how to "clean out our closets", replacing those bad thoughts with good ones. Included in the book are her takeaways from conversations on this topic with such well-known figures as Laura Story, Liz Curtis Higgs, Lysa TerKeurst, Stormie Omartian, and others.
August 1, 2017
This book changed my life!!!
I read this book struggling to heal...I have been struggling awhile now. I quickly learned through this book that speaking positively to myself allowed positivity to flow through me! This is an excellent read and I highlighted and took notes throughout the book and applied the scripture verses to my prayer time. I truly within a couple weeks became a much more positive person!
I read this book struggling to heal...I have been struggling awhile now. I quickly learned through this book that speaking positively to myself allowed positivity to flow through me! This is an excellent read and I highlighted and took notes throughout the book and applied the scripture verses to my prayer time. I truly within a couple weeks became a much more positive person!
May 16, 2018
The conversations you have with yourself are critical. They are either nurturing or notoriously condemning - YOU GET TO DECIDE. Jennifer Rothschild masterfully sets before each reader a set of choices and a set of tools. There is so much scripture and truth and good stuff in this book. Seriously, buy this book - read this book - and let Jennifer get all up in your business! God truly uses this sister to minister peace, love, joy and hope found in Christ alone.
January 23, 2021
I'm glad I read this book. It was super insightful and at times felt like a slap in the face. It really forces you to get honest with how you speak to yourself. Jennifer Rothschild writes in a way that is easy to read and relate to. It dives deep into the effects our own words have on our mentality and perspective in our lives. If you want to challenge yourself and gain perspective on the bad habit of negative self talk, this book is the one to read!
February 20, 2024
I really liked the book. One take-away was the illustration of 'cleaning out our thought closet', kind of like 'out with the old and in with the new' because when we talk to ourselves, we should be telling ourselves kind, positive and encouraging things. Another interesting take-away is that the author is legally blind. I am amazed at how optimistic and positive she is and how she doesn't allow that to define her. Highly recommend.
July 14, 2017
What I like about this book is that it makes you think about your thoughts...what you think of others, what you think of yourself and what you can do to improve upon them. I used it just this morning. I forgot to do something, called myself and name, rechecked and said...no, you just forgot to do it. It will stay with me hopefully, forever.
July 25, 2017
Another P31 OBS. I give this a 3.5. It's not something I'd call a "Bible Study". Sure I picked up my bible a handful of times, but nothing like some studies I'd done in the past. I felt like it was more of reading/relating to someone's story. With that being said, I think the topic is a great one. I never really paid attention to my thought closet and how I thought/viewed/talked about myself.
August 16, 2017
Excellent bible study book! When we first started I thought, oh I've gotten so much better at not doing that-saying and thinking things to myself that weren't true. But the more I read, the more I realized exactly how much I still do this. Very good! Recommended for anyone who wants to redo their thought closet! 😊❤️
October 18, 2018
Cleaning the closet out
I have began a daunting task of cleaning out my thought closet thanks to this wonderful read. I was so quick to condemn myself when I messed up but now I am seeing how quickly that seeped into my heart and interactions with those around me. Jesus set me free and God has given me Grace so I must guard my heart and thoughts, even those about myself.
I have began a daunting task of cleaning out my thought closet thanks to this wonderful read. I was so quick to condemn myself when I messed up but now I am seeing how quickly that seeped into my heart and interactions with those around me. Jesus set me free and God has given me Grace so I must guard my heart and thoughts, even those about myself.
October 10, 2019
I listened to this on audiobook, but I may need to buy a physical copy. There were so many excellent nuggets of truth that I would've underlined if I'd been able to do so. Negative self talk is so prevalent in my life, without me often even realizing I'm doing it, and this book provided ways to change that.
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