I discovered that I like to read about two years ago. Weird, right? Until then, I might have owned five books. Three were sales books, and two were old books about Fashion. Reading books was not apart of my daily, or even yearly, routine.
When a little or a lot of an author's story is woven into a self-help book, I can usually find some genuine pearls of wisdom and applications in my own life. If there is some good humor and a smattering of the author's healthy emotional challenges or life-changing experiences, I will often add it to the growing list of books I share with my clients, friends, and family. I enjoy being a resource for others. This phenomenon is called "helper's high" - helping others releases endorphins, which, in turn, improves one's mood and boosts self-esteem. Win-Win!
As a way to continue facilitating my own healing and personal growth, I decided in March of 2023, to write a book. With sales of self-improvement books hitting 17.1 million in 2019, I figured most people didn't need more self-help tools or even trite suggestions. My goal with this book is to get people to feel emotionally connected and moved in a way that encourages them to reflect on and enhance their lives, if they feel called to do so. If my book helps a reader find their purpose as opposed to simply being a part of the global social noise, then I will have accomplished my goal of sharing my story. I also get that some people just like a fun and juicy story, and my book is partly that, too.
The release of my book is slated for early 2025.
