Single mother in charge : how to successfully pursue happiness

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Single mothers.
Single mothers > Psychology.
Single mothers > Conduct of life.
Women > Psychology.
Parenting.
Self-esteem in women.
Happiness.

ISBN: 031338052X
ISBN: 9780313380525
Physical Description print
xiii, 212 pages.
Publisher Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-Clio, [2010]
Copyright ©2010

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General Note:	"Praeger."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-210), Internet addresses and index.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:	LSC 49.68

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Women's psychology

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Single Mother in Charge : How to Successfully Pursue Happiness

by Chalkoun, Sandy

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Single Mother in Charge : How to Successfully Pursue Happiness

Section	Section Description	Page Number
	Acknowledgments	p. ix
	Introduction: A Second Birthday	p. xi
Section 1	Three Fundamental Truths	p. 1
Truth #1	What You Believe Will Control Your Life	p. 3
Truth #2	Being Positive Will Improve and Extend Your Life	p. 7
Truth #3	Actions Can Breathe Life into Your Ideas	p. 11
Section 2	Empty Your Cup	p. 15
Chapter 1	"I'm Afraid"	p. 17
Chapter 2	"I'm So Anxious"	p. 22
Chapter 3	"I'm So Angry"	p. 29
Chapter 4	"I Feel Guilty"	p. 36
Chapter 5	"Things Are Awful"	p. 44
Chapter 6	"I'm So Worried"	p. 47
Chapter 7	"I Have Low Self-Esteem"	p. 51
Chapter 8	"No One Respects Me"	p. 56
Chapter 9	"I'm Helpless"	p. 58
Section 3	On The Road To Happiness	p. 61
Section 4	22 Happiness Strategies	p. 69
Strategy #1	Try a New Explanatory Style	p. 71
Strategy #2	Shift Your Focus	p. 75
Strategy #3	Exercise Your Freedom	p. 78
Strategy #4	Be Open to Possibilities	p. 80
Strategy #5	Find a Role Model	p. 81
Strategy #6	Do Not Keep Up with the Neighbors	p. 84
Strategy #7	Accept Yourself	p. 87
Strategy #8	Be Grateful	p. 89
Strategy #9	Simplify	p. 92
Strategy #10	Limit Your Choices	p. 94
Strategy #11	Take Care of Yourself	p. 97
Strategy #12	Sleep Well	p. 99
Strategy #13	Listen to Music	p. 101
Strategy #14	Turn off the TV	p. 103
Strategy #15	Laugh	p. 105
Strategy #16	Exercise	p. 108
Strategy #17	Meditate	p. 110
Strategy #18	Back to Nature	p. 113
Strategy #19	Work Toward Your Goals	p. 115
Strategy #20	Visualize	p. 118
Strategy #21	Make Some Friends	p. 120
Strategy #22	And Finally, Be Kind to Others	p. 123
Section 5	The Single Mother In Charge	p. 125
	Her Power	p. 127
	Her Role	p. 130
	Her Instincts	p. 132
	Her Influence	p. 135
	Her Expectations	p. 139
	Her Strength	p. 142
	Her Wisdom	p. 144
	Her Empathy	p. 148
	Her Generosity	p. 151
	Her Authenticity	p. 154
	Her Leadership	p. 157
	Her Attitude	p. 160
	Her Encouragement	p. 162
	Her Family Time	p. 167
	Her Connection with Her Kids	p. 170
	Her Flexibility	p. 174
	Her Parenting Goals	p. 176
Section 6	In The Words Of Single Mothers	p. 179
	Series Afterword Michele A. Paludi	p. 195
	Notes	p. 197
	Index	p. 211

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