Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life: The Lies That Bind and the Problem with Happily Ever After

In this self-help book by clinical psychologist M. A. Shanesy, discover a roadmap of the Hero's Journey to freedom and selfhood. We've all dreamed of a life of happiness, purpose, and meaning, but somehow the "facts" of life seem to get in our way. You know the "facts"—all those "You have to," "You can't," "You're not" things that keep us from living. \But what if these "facts" are lies? M. A. Shanesy is a clinical psychologist who has helped thousands of individuals embrace the power of selfhood to become the Hero of their own lives. In this compassionate, easy-to-understand guide, find: skills for recognizing the societal lies of "happily ever after," "I can't," "never, always, perfect," and "no choice," techniques for breaking destructive patterns of thinking, strategies that get to the root of anxiety, depression, and stress, and how to build the vision of living as the Hero of your own life, no matter what that the future holds. If you are worn down by never feeling good enough and exhausted by trying figure out what you did wrong—let this book light the way. Learn your truth, see without assumptions or judgments, and make the decisions that are best for you.