From the Inside Flap

A successful career . . . a happy marriage . . . a fit body . . . a picture-perfect family–these idealized images of today’s woman confront us on all sides. We believe they should be attainable–because we enjoy greater opportunities, freedom, and resources than ever before. And yet, the notion that any woman with a little determination really can have it all traps us in a new oppression. The fact is that external obstacles, societal attitudes, old parental messages, and other internal barriers still stand in our way–leaving us unsettled about our choices and dissatisfied with our accomplishments, sometimes making us our own worst enemies.

Now, in Finding Your Voice, a team of highly credentialed and experienced women psychologists have written a groundbreaking book that helps you uncover what you want and need in order to create a more fulfilling, happier life. Finding Your Voice shows you how to use self-talk to identify your own true voice, feel more confident and capable, believe in yourself, and make decisions based on the real you. The authors explore the popularly promoted image of the modern woman and tackle all the issues that challenge us today: family, friendships, work, money, self-esteem, child-rearing, and marriage. Through real-life profiles based on women they have counseled, the authors reveal how such idealized expectations so often lead to feelings of malaise, anxiety, and discontent.

By reading this book, you will see how to combat those defeating emotions, get unstuck, and move forward. You will learn to:Identify the messages that are guiding your actions Stop doing what you don’t want to do but think you shouldEnvision better ways to deal with the "old stuff" in your lifeAdopt new behaviors that allow you to reach for new achievementsAccept and applaud your unique strengths

A remarkable journey of self-discovery, Finding Your Voice will help you realize your true desires–and live the life you were meant to live.

From the Back Cover

"This unique and powerful book is a must-read for any woman on a path of self-discovery and personal empowerment. Authored by seven leading female psychologists, Finding Your Voice is full of inspiring wisdom and practical tools and will give the reader thousands of dollars worth of therapy for the price of one book!"
–Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D.
author of Are You the One for Me?

Recognize and realize your true desires

Is your life what you want it to be? For most women, the answer is not really. Too often, we listen to everyone but ourselves when it comes to determining how our lives should be proceeding–and this prevents us from living the lives we really desire.

In this remarkable new book, a team of highly credentialed psychologists shows you how to overcome unproductive, blameful thoughts and unrealistic expectations–the things you tell yourself about how marriages, friendships, children, and careers should be. Each chapter lays out widely promoted images of a modern woman–the mother raising a perfect child and loving every minute of it, the top-of-her-game career woman, the woman who loves her body just as it is–then reveals how women more often beat themselves up with these ideals than achieve them. Finding Your Voice shows you how to use self-talk to sort through expectations, isolate your own voice, and take the necessary steps to meet your unique needs. You’ll be happier and more confident, and you will live a more fulfilled life–the one you’re entitled to.