Consider This: Reflections for Finding Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

Consider This: Reflections for Finding Peace Reviews

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  Rich

  I always feel validated, uplifted, calm, and healthy whenever I read anything from Nedra Glover Tawwab. Her writing style across all her work is simple, clear, direct and practical, which makes her advice and wise nuggets easily digestible and actionable. She excels at breaking down complex emotional and relational issues which leads to empowerment, not overwhelm, for the reader. Her tone is compassionate and nonjudgmental and she uses a wide variety of real-life scenarios, making it easy for everyone to find something to relate to.
  
  Consider This is another practical guide to navigating life and relationships and includes thoughtful prompts and reflections. It's best read slowly over time so as to allow yourself time to process your thoughts and reactions. I can see myself going back to this as a way to ease into the morning or when I'm feeling like I need a pick me up.
  
  The bottom line: Add it to your TBR. Buy it for your friends. Keep it on your nightstand. Buy a second digital copy so you have access to it at all times. It's that valuable.
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  Laura K

  As a mental health therapist, I recommend your books to many clients. The way you say things is direct, digestible and supportive. This book has many nuggets of wisdom that can be applied to our relationship with ourselves and others.
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  January

  Consider This: Reflections for Finding Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
  5h 4m narrated by the Author - Nedra Glover Tawwab, 413 pages
  
  Genre: Self Help, Self-Actualization, Psychology, Nonfiction, Self Improvement, Family & Relationships
  
  Features: Inspirational Nuggets, Grudge Versus Boundary, Emotional Neglect, Loving Yourself, Old Me Versus New Me, Healthy People Pleasing Versus Unhealthy People Pleasing, Nurturing Yourself, Follow Your Energy Instead of Matching the Energy of Others, Know When To Let Go, Label Your Feelings, Anxiety, Integrity, You Are Half of Any Relationship You're In, Stories You Tell, Forgive Yourself, 7 Ways To Respond to a Mean Comment
  
  Rating as a movie: PG-13 for adult situations
  
  Quotes: The difference between holding a grudge and holding a boundary is the following: Am I trying to teach someone a lesson, or am I keeping myself safe and comfortable in this relationship? Boundaries are not weapons, and they are not tools to control others.
  
  Critical thinking is an essential life skill. Our mental health is diminished when we absentmindedly follow what we see without deep thought. If you see something on social media or the internet, or you hear a suggestion that doesn’t work for your situation, don’t apply it. Most advice is general, and everything mentioned won’t fit your individual needs.
  
  Enabling is rooted in profound caring and trying to fix, as well as a feeling of powerlessness. Watching a loved one suffer can be unbearable, and doing something to save them from their despair feels like caring even when it’s self-depleting. It takes time to learn how to offer as much help as possible without depleting yourself. Once you recognize that you can’t possess power over others, you will move away from your role as a fixer. Care without becoming consumed by it.
  
  You want to be considerate, but you can’t always consider others. You can want people to be happy, but you can’t promise your behaviors will make them happy. Healthy people-pleasing is what you are willing to do for a relationship without harming yourself or constantly sacrificing your own needs. Unhealthy people-pleasing is when you rarely say no, give when you can’t, and sacrifice to your detriment. Healthy people-pleasing won’t lead to resentment and can be positive for your relationships. Please others but know when you’re giving too much.
  
  When we're particular about how we organize our home we say we're OCD, when we're actually just organized. When someone ignores us or is inconsiderate of our feelings we call them a narcissist. We turn them into a bad person when the truth is more likely much more complex. OCD is not about being organized. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is when you have compulsive thoughts or behaviors that are seen as unreasonable. For example, when you have OCD you don't organize, you feel anxious or depressed, you have some sort of repetitive behaviors that you must do; it goes far beyond a desire to keep a clean home. When we come across new information we tend to view it from a simplistic lens. Be mindful when applying a term.
  
  Songs for the soundtrack: "Imagine" by John Lennon
  
  Books and Authors mentioned: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear, The Set Boundaries Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
  
  My rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🤔💭
  
  My thoughts: This is certainly a book to revisit throughout the years. It has a tidbit format and that works better than the usual topics format most non-fiction books use.
  
  Recommend to others: Yes. I'm going to give this to someone for Christmas.
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  Lani Neumann

  This is the second book I reached for to help quiet the doomed and helpless feelings in my heart and head after the 2024 presidential election.
  
  Nedra Glover Tawwab's book is like an easy to digest palate cleanser for your brain. Replacing doom and confusion with clarity and hope - and also ways to reflect on creating a better future.
  
  This is a very quick listen (5 hrs audio book) but I will be referring back to it's excellent prompts and clear, simple insights many times in the days to come. The audio book is narrated by the author - which makes it additionally wonderful.
  
  The audio book is like having a very healthy discussion about navigating life when it gets grim with your best and brightest girlfriend.
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  Carrie Shepeard

  This is the second book I have read by Nedra and it did not disappoint. Full of insight, empathy and tips for leading a peaceful life, this book is like a big, warm hug. I love her dedication to helping others heal, grow and stay true to themselves.
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  Jamie

  Nedras take on mental health is extremely unique, thought provoking and unconventional, yet eye opening and fulfilling. A lot of times it’s perspective that keeps us from pivoting. This book gives a voice to new ideas that boldly go against popular culture stereotypes that limit the improvement of mental health. Awesome insights and perspectives once again Nedra! 😊
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  Riya

  I wish I could memorize and embed every page of this book in my brain! This book is perfect in ever way
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  Donna

  Loved this book! This book brings to light that even though you deep down already know this stuff, reading it in print helps to define or adds validity to your thoughts and feelings. For instance: "Energy and time are lost trying to save people from issues they continuously create. It's more peaceful to allow people to sit in the lives they construct than to try to get them to live differently.
  
  Some people will make poor choices and never learn their lesson. It's hard to watch people suffer, but sometimes you can't do anything about it."
  
  Wow! Yes, so true! I really related with many of her insights from the Instagram stories she shared.
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  Sarah

  3.5
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  Cyndi

  This book offers simplified, direct advice to help one
  reflect and ways to act on specific situations and to empower and improve one’s own mental health.
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  Cindy

  The only instagram therapist that I actually really like - binged in one go. Highly recommend and what I needed to hear, remember, and practice.
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  McKenna Bernard

  Great content for reflecting. Did not love the audiobook format, would recommend the book!