Drama Free: Finding Peace When Emotions Overwhelm You

by Cindi McMenamin

Overview

"All the World's a Stage"—
What Part Will You Play?

You know what drama is...in your circle of friends, your workplace, your extended family, and in the unexpected circumstances of life. But has it gotten to be too much?

Truth is, we've all been both actor and audience when it comes to life's dramas. But here's another truth: You don't have to let it sweep you away.

Discover a biblical script for a more peaceful life as you learn how to...

• dial down the drama in your own life
• respond appropriately to situations that would otherwise escalate
• incorporate "scene changes" to eliminate inevitable drama
• view high-maintenance individuals through the eyes of Christ
• become an anchor in the storms that swirl around you

The world may be a stage—but you can find freedom from the drama.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736969888
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	04/25/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	715 KB

About the Author

Cindi McMenamin is an award-winning writer and national speaker. She is the author of When Women Walk Alone (more than 100,000 copies sold) and 10 Secrets to Becoming a Worry-Free Mom. As a Bible teacher, her passion is to help women strengthen their walk with God and their relationships (www.StrengthForTheSoul.com).

Cindi McMenamin is an award-winning writer and national speaker. She is the author of When Women Walk Alone (more than 100,000 copies sold) and 10 Secrets to Becoming a Worry-Free Mom. As a Bible teacher, her passion is to help women strengthen their walk with God and their relationships (www.StrengthForTheSoul.com).

Table of Contents

Can We Really Be Drama Free? 11

Act I Setting the Scene

1 All the World's a Stage-Recognizing We Already Have an Audience 23

2 Accepting Your Script-Surrendering to God's Greater Story 41

3 Redefining Your Role-Becoming the Woman God Designed You to Be 59

4 Casting the Players-Surrounding Yourself with Strong Women 79

Act II Changing the Scene

5 Scene Change-No Longer Overreacting: Developing Strategies for the Unexpected 97

6 Scene Change-No Longer Overwhelmed: Finding Your Center 113

7 Scene Change-No Longer Overextended: Allowing Yourself an Intermission 129

8 Scene Change-No Longer Self-Absorbed: Becoming Sensitive to the Plight of Others 145

Act III Improving the Scene

9 Closing the Curtain-Putting an End to Drama 167

10 A New Opening Act-Maintaining a Drama-Free Life 183

Cast Bios-Drama Queens in the Bible and What We Can Learn from Them 197

Backstage Pass-Exclusive Resources for the Drama-Free Woman 205

Daily Checklist to Being Drama Free 207

10 Statements to Verbally Diffuse Drama in the Moment 209

15 Ways to Dial Down the Drama in Your Life 211

Study Questions for Individuals or Small Groups 213

An Invitation to Write 231

Notes 233