Living Your Best Life: Letting Go of Self-Doubt, Fear and Other's Expectations to Live the Life You've Always Dreamed

by Stephanie Pletka

What if Who You Are is Who You Were Always Meant to Be? Living Your Best Life is a story of self-discovery. As moms, we're always someone's someone, giving, loving and nurturing. Stripped from the labels and characters you portray, who are you? Self-doubt reminds us that we aren't enough. That we should be further along in life. That someone else could do a better job raising your kids. So we begin to prove our worth. We are taught early on to please others, to fit in, to not rock the boat or there will be consequences. We're rewarded and applauded for being what others need and disciplined for being what they don't. We begin to please our parents, our teachers, our bosses, our partners, and our mother-in-law. Perhaps the accolades gained the attention you craved, so you became an achiever, climbing the corporate ladder, hustling for your worth. You may wonder why you're a people pleaser or a perfectionist, trying to create smooth transitions, to steady the waves and control all the pieces. It's human nature to want to be liked, to want to fit in, to find a place to belong. Eventually, all the distractions in our head trying to direct our steps, push out the only voice that matters, our own. Do you try to meet other's expectations while denying your own longing for authenticity? Living Your Best Life examines twelves struggles we deal with as moms, and the steps needed to be the authentic women God created us to be, Ourselves! Here's to the Power of Being You! This book will help Rid themselves of self-doubt and fear Take risks and chase their dreams Let go of emotional baggage to live a freer, unstuck life Transform from the wounded to a warrior Find their tribe and Write Their Story Are you overwhelmed, exhausted and behind the eight ball at every turn? We brand ourselves in how we show up in our life. Are you living life to the busy instead of to the full? If so, this book is for you. It's time to step into your greatness, chase your dreams and marinate in the delight of life. Here's to the power of being you and Living Your Best Life.

152 pages, Hardcover

Published January 25, 2020

Reviews

[Jackiebartoletti · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't finished it yet and had to return it to the library... but I just requested it again as I found so many valuable nuggets already plus I liked her tone and style. I had little post its on many pages so I think I'll re-read from the start. And I live in Scottsdale too - so now I want to find the author and have coffee with her. :)

[Sandi Rae · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read and re-read Stephanie Pletka's book, Living Your Best Life, three times. Each time, I find great nuggets that make me feel so good about myself. I now don't feel alone in my journey as a mom, a friend, and simply as a woman. I can get so down on my self and truly do believe the lies that I tell myself, but it feels as if Stephanie holds our hands and walks through those deceptive feelings to a brighter outlook in her book. After each chapter, she offers questions for reflection and prayer for peace. One of my favorite lines-"Ladies, when you have a passion, walk towards it. When you have a dream burning in your soul, make room for it. It's not about you." YES!!! Thank you Stephanie for your thoughful and encouraging words!
Sandi Rae, Certified Parent Coach and Licensed Occupational Therapist

[Brittany · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was gifted this book, but it would be in the range of what I like. Non-fiction self help book? Heck yeah!

My only issue was this book was not advertised correctly. If you like self-help, great! Me too!

This book is self-help specifically for religious moms, which I am neither of those things. I felt some lessons were great, but too many relied on the power knowing GOD is in control, not you, so know things will get better or work themselves out.

How about YOU work them out YOURSELF. I am not the woman I am today because of some man in the sky. I don't even believe in the whole "Earth is a simulation" conspiracy either. We exist. We live. We die. If you need religion, I'm fine with that. I don't really care. But to make it your whole personality? To not advertise this book in the religious section? I'm pretty mad about it.

I wish this book would have advertised itself for religious mothers. Then, I probably would not have been gifted this book (I literally asked for no religious or business books). It was short, sweet, but felt empty. That being a mother gave her wisdom and that being religious gave her the right to spread that wisdom.

Some of her worst hardships included that she had a big butt (which she mentions multiple times). I was actually pretty upset by the fact that she didn't mention anything awful to show that we aren't alone in our experiences. Not that I want a trauma dump to make her a self-help expert, but I felt her problems were very surface level and that publishing a book to try and spread a message wasn't needed.

[Morgan McNertney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have now read this book for the second time. Would definitely recommend to moms of all ages!

[Sharon Hughson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author is a great storyteller. I laughed at many of her personal stories.

Overall, however, there was nothing new or noteworthy in this book.