Monthly Archives: July 2025

Synopsis of “Understanding and Clarifying Your Values”

Blackwood and Mauser guide readers through a proven process to define and prioritize personal values that shape decisions, behavior, and life direction. The core idea: our values—what truly matters to us—are often unexamined. By making them explicit, we gain clarity, choice, and authenticity. Starter List of 70 Values

Synopsis of “Telling Yourself the Truth”

Telling Yourself the Truth teaches that many of the problems we face—like anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-worth—come from the lies we tell ourselves. These lies are often hidden in our thoughts and feelings, like “I’m a failure,” “Nobody loves me,” or “I’ll never be happy.” The authors introduce a method called Misbelief Therapy, which […]