"Did I sound stupid?" "Should I have sent that email?" "How do I
look?" Many of us spend a lot of time feeling self-conscious and
comparing ourselves to others. Why do we judge ourselves so
relentlessly? Why do we strive so hard to be special or successful, or
to avoid feeling rejected? When psychologist and mindfulness expert Dr.
Ronald Siegel realized that he, as well as most of his clients, was
caught in a cycle of endless self-evaluation, he decided to do something
about it. This engaging, empowering guide sheds light on this very human
habit--and explains how to break it. Through illuminating stories and
exercises, practical tools (which you can download and print for
repeated use), and guided meditations with accompanying audio downloads,
Dr. Siegel invites you to stop obsessing so much about how you measure
up. Instead, by accepting the extraordinary gift of being ordinary, you
can build stronger connections with others and get more joy out of life.