Creating a life that supports our growth means setting boundaries, cultivating healthy relationships, and prioritizing self-care. Some nice reminders, but this felt like a surface level observation of many of the topics I’ve read about before. It was a very short read and most definitely could have been longer! Inspiring Quotes: "The Mountain Is You" is adorned with insightful quotes that resonate deeply, motivating readers to highlight and return to them for daily inspiration. A "sublimely creepy" psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover (Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author).

I think I may have marked more of this book than not. Due to the nature of books on self, it's hard to say whether I would recommend this book to you. If you are looking for someone else to provide answers, this isn't the book. This is more like a quiet voice in your ear helping to give you new places to look inside for those answers. Think of microshifts as tiny increments of change in your day-to-day life. A microshift is changing what you eat for one part of one meal just one time. Then it’s doing that a second time and a third. Before you even realize what’s happening, you’ve adopted a pattern of behavior. What you do every single day accounts for the quality of your life and the degree of your success. It’s not whether you “feel” like putting in the work, but whether or not you do it regardless.”The way you are self-sabotaging: Mindlessly scrolling through social media as a way to pass the time. What your subconscious mind might want you to know: This is one of the easiest ways to numb yourself, because it is so accessible and addictive. There is a world-altering difference between using social media in a healthy way versus as a coping mechanism. Mostly, it has to do with how you feel after you’re finished. If you don’t put the phone down feeling inspired or relaxed, you’re probably trying to avoid some kind of discomfort within yourself—the very discomfort that just might be telling you that you need to change.” Get angry, determined, and allow yourself to develop tunnel vision with one thing and one thing only at the end: that you will not go on as you are You start to let go on the day you take one step toward building a new life and then let yourself lie in bed and stare at the ceiling and cry for as many hours as you need.” You are not too broken to find someone who actually wants you, and when you begin to recognize that you are worthy of being committed to, you’ll start choosing partners who do just that.” The Mountain Is You" by Brianna Wiest is an incredibly powerful and transformative book that delves into the depths of self-sabotage and empowers readers to embark on a journey of self-mastery. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom, offering profound insights and practical guidance to overcome self-destructive patterns and embrace personal growth. Here's why I believe "The Mountain Is You" is a must-read:

Many people say that you have to love yourself first before you can love others, but really, if you learn to love others, you will learn to love yourself Brianna Wiest, The Mountain Is You Another popular quote from Brianna Wiest about what self-care truly entails.

The Mountain Is You » reminded me of a recycled version of ‘101 essays that will change the way you think’ with some concepts and morals being hammered over and over again.. Nu că m-aș pricepe eu prea bine la astfel de cărți, dar aș fi vrut mai multe exemple, că așa funcționez și asimilez eu.🤣 Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shown

Brianna West steps inside your brain and truly just gets it. From dealing with loss, mental illness, self doubt and so much more, the resulting self sabotage and what you can do to become your true, most authentic self.

1. Self-sabotage is a means of getting an unmet need fulfilled (albeit in a maladaptive way).

Practical Strategies: The book doesn't just delve into theory; it provides practical strategies to overcome self-sabotage and cultivate self-mastery. From setting healthy boundaries to developing self-compassion, the actionable advice is transformative. If you are so tired of being too hard on yourself but don't know why and how to stop, this book is for you. If you just feel too much and can't seem to let go of the things hurting you, it's for you.