Inner Strength. How to Make Yourself Heard and Learn to Stand Up for Your Interests

Society often demands that we place others' needs first, be gentle, caring, pliable, and quiet. But to protect ourselves from injustice, being soft is not always enough; often, we need to assert ourselves loudly. We usually feel that there is a solid part of us – the one that can get angry, defend its point of view, and protect loved ones. But many hide it because getting angry is not considered "appropriate."

Kristin Neff, drawing on numerous studies, achievements of cognitive psychology, proven practices, and her own experiences, reveals how self-compassion helps women embrace all parts of their nature and learn to harness both tenderness and strength. With these qualities, we can achieve personal and professional success, take care of ourselves and avoid burnout, be sincere in relationships, assert our rights firmly, and resist violence and coercion. The book will help you learn to be firmer in your relationships with others and softer in your relationship with yourself. 

Find the source of strength within to act boldly, to be unafraid to say "no," to stop being a convenient tool for fulfilling others' needs, and to start thinking about fulfilling your own desires. 

Who is the book for: For those who want to find the source of strength within themselves, boost their self-esteem, learn to use self-compassion, and assert personal boundaries.