Presenting a new and intriguing self-care tool from the founders of the Create Happiness Today wellness platform. Visit their homepage at https: //createhappinesstoday.com to find daily inspirations, blogs, and podcasts that can help you find new ways to Live Well, Love Deeply, and Laugh Often.

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Life can be hard.

Everyone's life, no matter how "good", can have tough times. Think about the troubles you endured or are currently battling. What are you facing right now that is causing you to stay up at night? Perhaps it is financial hardships, relationship problems, health issues, or any number of daily challenges. We all have our demons to slay. The question is, "How do we learn to fight?"

Some people might tell you to simply stay positive and things will work themselves out. Others may say life is not fair, so just grow up. The list of platitudes is endless. These voices, while meant to encourage, can make matters worse and leave you feeling as if no one understands your unique challenges. Our goal is to add our voice to your narrative, but not in a diminishing or minimizing way.

We did not write this book from a spectator's perspective concerning how to overcome the dark times life can bring. Rather it is written from the center of the arena and the middle of the fight. We are not strangers to life's ups and downs but learned to enjoy the ride.

from the Introduction

About the Book Please do not treat this book like a personal checklist or make it another burdensome chore added to your day. Although it is structured for a forty-five-day cycle, take the time you need to dive deeply into each page. Some topics, such as forgiveness or releasing your past, may take days to complete. That is ok. Success and progress are not measured by the time it takes to complete the book, but how different you are at the end.

Each day you will be greeted with one of our custom daily inspirations featured on our Create Happiness Today (CHT) social media platforms. The day's entry will include a well-known quote along with a story or article related to the message. At the end of each write-up, you will be prompted with a "Reflection of the Day" and "Daily Affirmation". These are designed to inspire both mindful introspection and practical action regarding the topic at hand. Lastly, there are note-taking sections for you to track your thoughts and progress. These will be extremely valuable as you navigate the pages because they allow you to look back on your growth.

Once you complete the forty-five days of reflections and journaling exercises, you should feel more empowered and see yourself in a new light. Your level of confidence in your own abilities should be improved and the negative voices of doubt and discouragement greatly diminished. The goal here is progress, not perfection.

About the Authors Denise Atkins is a certified Life Happiness Coach and holds a separate certification in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, (CBT). Terry Atkins is a certified Meditation and Wellness Coach who also holds a CBT Certificate. Both completed a Life Coaching Masterclass with a focus on client engagement and support. Denise and Terry are high-school friends, now husband and wife, dedicated to helping others live well, love deeply, and laugh often.

If you want to live a little better and stand a little taller, then this book is for you.