Based on the idea that true self-esteem is grounded in internal, rather than external factors, this book offers 50 easy-to-use mindfulness practices that will help you improve inner awareness and live a more fulfilled life without harsh self-judgment.
Janetti Marotta, PhD, is a psychologist and coordinator of the Mind-Body Program at Fertility Physicians of Northern California where she founded the mindfulness-based Fertility Stress Reduction Program. She has served on the medical staff of Stanford University Medical Center and treats issues of self-worth as it relates to the broad spectrum of life challenges. She is a long time practitioner of meditation and mindfulness.
"50 Mindful Steps to Self-Esteem is a wonderful and accessible
book. Janetti Marotta speaks on the heart of the matter in helping
us experience greater wisdom and compassion. This book is a
gift!"
--Bob Stahl, PhD, coauthor of A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Workbook, Living with Your Heart Wide Open, and Calming the Rush of
Panic
"Beautifully designed and written, easy to follow, and eminently
practical. Let 50 Mindful Steps to Self-Esteem serve as your
hands-on toolbox for cultivating self-esteem."
--Adrienne Samuels, PhD, author of It Wasn't Alzheimer's, It Was
MSG
"If you would like to meet someone truly worthy of your love, who
has unlimited reservoirs of loving kindness and compassion to give
you in return and who will never leave you as long as you are
alive--these simple and sweet mindful steps will not fail you. Take
your time, take these steps, and you will find the sweet lover
you've always longed for in the least likely of places--in your own
heart."
--Steve Flowers, MS, MFT, author of The Mindful Path through
Shyness and coauthor of Living with Your Heart Wide Open
"Janetti Marotta has gathered together a treasure trove of
practical tools useful for anyone embarking on the development of
mindfulness and self-discovery."
--Shaila Catherine, author of Focused and Fearless: A Meditator's
Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity
"Janetti Marotta has given us a well-written, heartfelt guide to
mindfulness practices that enhance awareness and nurture
self-esteem from the inside-out. I can enthusiastically recommend
this book."
--Daniel Mandelbaum, MD, psychiatrist, Ukiah, CA
"Many of today's health issues can be attributed to the stresses
and anxieties of modern-day living. This book is enlightening and
hones in on key insights to help improve one's well-being. Janetti
Marotta's practical exercises help us all build a solid foundation
based on ancient wisdom for living in a modern complex world."
--Bernice A. Stein, MD, physician of sports medicine and medical
acupuncture
"Those wanting to experience greater self-esteem and overall
well-being will find this book invaluable. A big thank you to
Janetti Marotta for capturing so clearly these timeless mindfulness
teachings and practices. They have the potential of transforming
the life of anyone who incorporates them as a lifestyle."
--Sharon Allen, senior mindfulness teacher at Insight Meditation
South Bay
"Through 50 Mindful Steps to Self-Esteem, Janetti Marotta gives
readers the necessary tools to find the most fitting meditative
practice for any frame of mind. The positive effects of mindfulness
shape awareness for the present and give structure for future
practices. This book is wonderful. What a joy to read!"
--Robin Springer, LAc, owner of Essential Wellness, San Francisco,
CA
"What a wonderful, warm, compassionate read for those struggling to
find self-acceptance. In 50 Mindful Steps to Self-Esteem, Janetti
Marotta has provided straight-forward direction for opening the
heart to the essential nature of what it means to be human. Using
the mindfulness teachings and exercises in this book, anyone can
find their way to a sense of self that is whole and acceptable--as
is. ... Not only will I practice these steps myself, but I have
already made plans to share this work with friends, family and
clients alike. Thank you for this incredible guide to building
self-esteem."
--Robyn D. Walser, PhD, coauthor of Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Learning ACT, and The
Mindful Couple; associate director at the National Center for PTSD
Dissemination and Training Division; and associate clinical
professor at University of California, Berkeley
"With evident simplicity, Janetti Marotta explores the paradox of
self-esteem using a Buddhist perspective. Your heart will be
lifted!"
--Gregory Sims, PhD, author of Treating Spiritual Disorders and
cofounder of the American Psychological Association (APA) Division
of Peace Psychology
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