Self-growth
Business & Career
Success
Communication
Healing
Relationships
Psychology
HappinessYou’ll learn
- How trauma can shape your life's course
- Why nutrition and sleep are mental game-changers
- The powerful impact of daily self-reflection
- What your attachment style reveals about you
Table of contents
first KEY POINT
Don't miss the moment of your awakening to start a new life
Dr. Nicole LePera felt her spiritual awakening while reading a book in a wooden house in the forest. At that moment, she burst into tears over the book, reading a passage about emotionally unavailable mothers. LePera was embarrassed; she recently celebrated her thirtieth birthday and realized that she had made all her childhood dreams come true. She was a practicing therapist, lived in her dream city, and had a loving partner. But at the same time, she was still empty and emotionless. In addition, she had health problems, due to which her consciousness sometimes turned off. LePera realized that she was energetically devastated, so she needed a change.Since that moment of awakening, her mornings began with meditation, exercise, and breathing work. She switched to a healthier diet, and her body began to heal. Then LePera took care of her psychological health. She realized that some childhood traumas had lived with her for a long time and continued to affect her well-being and relationships. She also discovered that her genes did not determine her destiny.
Anything is possible with the awakening of your awareness.
After changing her daily routine, Nicole LePera noticed positive changes in her health and self-awareness. She felt that she arrived at a new level of therapeutic activity, which she dubbed “Holistic Psychology” and formulated in the following theses:• Practice self-healing every day. Healing comes from within; it should become your active work.
• Holistic psychology harnesses the power of daily choice while allowing you to resist the urge to return to old habits so that you can maintain a path to change.
• Taking responsibility for your mental well-being can provide incredible opportunities.With the help of this summary of How to Do the Work, you will gain new knowledge of your life's psychological, physical, and spiritual aspects and learn how to implement that knowledge. You will be mentally equipped to explore your traumas, set personal boundaries, and develop emotional maturity. She admitted that her anxiety and panic had disappeared; the summary explains how to achieve similar results.
second KEY POINT
Self-healing — you can program your body to treatment
You may be familiar with the following situation: you find yourself stuck in a specific scenario. You have decided to lead a healthy lifestyle, but you cannot find the strength to go to the gym. You want to leave behind a failed relationship but text your ex (again!). Dr. LePera concluded that therapy could only bring you closer to healing, but real changes come only from daily work on yourself.She noted the importance of the connection between body and mind, without which healing is impossible. Imagine a lemon — its smell, rough yellow peel; imagine taking it in your hand and cutting it. Visualize the juice dripping from the knife. Now, imagine taking a slice and putting it in your mouth. If your mouth fills with saliva during the visualization, you have created a connection between body and mind. According to LePera, modern medicine focuses only on treating just the mind, or just the body, ignoring the fact that the two therapies should not be separated.
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first KEY POINT
Recognizing patterns, and Future Self Journal as the method of overcoming them
second KEY POINT
Trauma is an inevitable experience, and a master teacher
third KEY POINT
Love your body — relieve stress
fourth KEY POINT
How to heal body and mind: daily practices
fifth KEY POINT
Find your relationship patterns and face your ego
sixth KEY POINT
The pinnacle of self-care is setting personal boundaries
seventh KEY POINT
Conclusion
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Frequently asked questions
What is 'How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self' about?
'How to Do the Work' by Nicole LaPera focuses on personal healing and self-discovery through understanding and breaking negative patterns from the past. This transformative guide offers practical tools to help individuals create a healthier, more fulfilling self.
What are the key takeaways from 'How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self'?
Key takeaways from the book include recognizing your emotional triggers, the importance of self-awareness, and using past experiences as tools for growth. LaPera emphasizes the connection between mental health and physical well-being, encouraging readers to cultivate self-love and personal responsibility.
Is 'How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self' worth reading?
Absolutely! 'How to Do the Work' is highly regarded for its relatable insights and practical advice on healing and self-empowerment, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in personal development. Nicole LaPera’s approach resonates with many seeking to improve their emotional well-being.
How many pages is 'How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self' and when was it published?
The book 'How to Do the Work' is approximately 320 pages long and was published on March 2, 2021. This length and publication date make it an accessible read for those wanting to explore deeper self-healing concepts.
Who is the author of 'How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self'?
The author of 'How to Do the Work' is Nicole LaPera, a clinical psychologist known for her holistic approach to mental health. LaPera combines psychological insights with practical exercises, focusing on empowering readers to take charge of their healing journey.