Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Part 1 How Your Emotions and Thoughts Get into the Driving Seat 17
1 The Trouble with Emotions 19
2 Embracing Your Emotions 27
3 The Trouble with Thoughts 37
4 Thoughts Create Feelings, Feelings Create Behaviors 47
5 Self-Compassion 57
Part 2 Become the Driver of Your Own Emotions 63
6 Shame and Self-Worth 65
7 Anxiety and Stress 73
8 Demotivation and Being Stuck 87
9 Anger 95
10 Guilt 105
11 Loneliness 113
Part 3 Become the Driver of Your Own Thoughts 121
12 "I Have a Critical Voice in My Head" 125
13 "This is Personal" 131
14 "Who Am I?" 137
15 "I'm Not Good Enough" 145
16 "I'm a Failure" 157
17 "I Will Be Happy When I …" 163
Part 4 Become the Driver of Your Own Behaviors 167
18 Be the Healthy Boundary-Setter 171
19 Stop People-Pleasing 187
20 Messing with the System 193
21 Deal with Difficult People and Have Better Relationships 201
22 Stop Overthinking 207
23 Self-Sabotage and Procrastination 215
Are You Ready to Drive Your Own Darn Bus? 223