Publisher's Synopsis
When was the last time you took selfish time for you to relax, refresh and rejuvenate? This book is exclusively written for Black Women who are Super Women that need to learn how to relax and release the pressure of being high functioning in the world. Featuring exclusive interviews with former Essence Magazine Editor, Susan L. Taylor, Terrie Williams, Superstar, Gladys Knight, Sex Therapists, Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant and more! Ladies, do not let stress ruin your life. Admittedly, it is a part of life, but it shouldn't dominate your existence. No matter how stressful life can be, there are always ways to reduce stress and all of these are shared in Success Over Stress. What makes this book different from all the other stress management books for women out there is the approach. The book focuses on calming the inner and beautifying the outer. Having both the inner and outer aspects of your life in perfect harmony makes you deal with life's challenges a whole lot better, and this book will teach you just how. There are chapters dedicated to simply allowing yourself to relax. However, it does more than just teach you to do certain activities to relieve stress and tension. It gives you an education on empowering your self-image that result in you feeling more confident about yourself. This book will teach you how to deflect stress and prepare your mind for a challenging day ahead. It begins with what you should do at the start of each day then goes on to what you should to at the end of every day. This is so you start the day and end it on a positive note. These are keys to being successful in managing the stress you've experienced for the entire workday. There are sections dedicated to meditation, yoga breathing and other relaxation techniques. Moreover, there is also a section that talks about visualization as a tool to manage stress. This is where ladies can learn about creating an inner sanctuary where they can go to whenever they feel the pressures of the day looming on them. Other than meditation and a "safe haven," women also need positive affirmations to make themselves feel a whole lot better. And this book guides you on how you can create your own affirmations for self-confidence and empowerment. After dealing with all the things related to prepping the internal self, the book turns to devote attention to pampering the outer beauty. There are chapters just focusing on how proper makeup should be applied. Makeup does a lot of wonders for a woman. It is even further enhanced if she feels good from within. A balance between both the internal and external aspects of every woman makes her more confident about facing the world and taking challenges head on. With this book, you will be equipped with knowledge handed down by some of the most notable names in the beauty industry. You will get first-hand advice from former Essence Magazine Editor Susan L. Taylor; Essence columnist Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant and public relations expert Terrie M. Williams - just to name a few. Being a woman means facing a lot of life's challenges - being a mother, being a wife, being a friend, being a sister and so much more. And the ultimate test comes with being a working woman. Whether you're a single mother or a working mother, you will find really good tips presented in this book that will teach you how to reduce stress and feel awesome with a range of makeup techniques! When it comes to stress relief for mothers, Success Over Stress succeeds in providing a Walmart mom, an entrepreneurial mother or a stay at home mom with all the tools needed to keep stress away from their life for good.
