R.W. Alley Books

The original, best-selling book that sparked the Elf-help movement invites readers to embrace their own lovability. Author and clinical social worker Cherry Hartman offers a lighthearted exploration of genuine self-love through 37 insightful and charmingly illustrated "rules" for daily living. Do you feel guilty for expressing anger or ashamed of your emotions? Do you criticize yourself for mistakes or feel bad about prioritizing your needs? This guide aims to help you overcome the distorted beliefs that hinder a fulfilling and honest life. Many people grow up adopting negative attitudes that weigh them down. Hartman’s work encourages readers to recognize that self-esteem is not self-indulgence; rather, true self-love stems from understanding that we are all creations of God. To love oneself is to honor the Creator, and nurturing your own well-being is essential to being a gift to others. With over sixteen years of experience, Hartman provides essential coping rules to promote daily peace and harmony. Embrace the journey of self-acceptance and let this book liberate you for a more joyful existence.

From the rear cover:Do you feel stuck in the past? Do you repeatedly replay events that have already happened? Or do you find yourself projecting into the future, anticipating what hasn't yet happened--and may not. One-day-at-a-time Therapy will help you focus on today and awaken your confidence as a gifted child of God--happy, loved, and in control of your own life.FOREWORDDo you feel stuck in the past? Do you repeatedly replay events that have already happened? Or do you find yourself projecting into the future, anticipating what hasn't yet happened--and may not. Preoccupation with remembering the past and projecting the future can keep you from living in the present. The ability to live "in the moment" is one of the most important elements of life. It sounds simple; it is difficult to do. One-day-at-a-time Therapy helps you to focus on today, to let go of painful memories of your past and your fears of the future. It encourages you to see yourself as a child, happy and loved and in control of your own life. It affirms that God is very close to you--and that God is now!

We should never have given Paddington a boomerang for his birthday, said Mrs Brown as she gazed down at the figure lying on the lawn. I knew no good would come of it.Paddington let out a groan ...