summary ofThe Light We CarryBook by Michelle Obama

first KEY POINT

Use self-help techniques when desperation hits

We have all experienced periods of crisis and uncertainty at one point or another in our lives.The most common reaction of the human psyche to difficulties is to give up, isolate oneself, and fall into apathy. If something doesn't work out for a long time, we begin to convince ourselves that we don't need it, that it's impossible, and that we don't deserve it. We start to believe in someone else's words when they turn us down. We adopt all these negative beliefs, thereby denying ourselves growth and hindering all our possibilities. During such periods, it seems we cannot cope with everything piled up, falsely assuming it is not worth trying.Often, our depression affects our relationships with loved ones. Quarrels, in turn, lead us to an even more profound sense of loneliness and rejection. Anxiety grows like a snowball, and we think nothing will ever be all right.We need to learn how to help ourselves in such trying times. To do this, we must make our own list of auxiliary mechanisms. It can include hobbies, socializing with friends, workouts, creative activities or volunteering, spending time with nature, or anything else that comforts us.

Step by step, tool by tool, we will remember that we are strong, intelligent, kind, and beautiful. Through small and straightforward actions, we will remind ourselves that the world is excellent and full of opportunities for us to take.Stay tuned if you want to fill your magic box with the self-help methods that Michelle Obama learned from her extraordinary life experience and discover how to apply them to your own life.