Embracing the True You

More often than not, the environment that we live in throws us into a pit of toxicity. We face this almost everyday – at work, at home, at gatherings and everywhere. Negativity comes in a lot of ways – from people, perceptions, judgments, and nasty words. Without us realising it, we have allowed these negativities to dictate our life. We have let people and their perceptions to govern our happiness.

This is when we need to ask ourselves the most important questions.

Until when?

How long must we let people and their negativity drown us in the vast sea of misery?

It is now the time.

Embrace your true self.

You do you.

This book shares essential tips on how to carve your own happiness, building a content and fulfilling life while dealing with and ignoring negative judgments from all around you; be it from the people or the environment that you live in. Embracing The True You brings 10 ways on how to work on your own happiness while incorporating the elements of psychology, accompanied with Islamic perspective and teachings.

​PREFACE

CHAPTER 1: BUILDING THE SOUL

The Source of Influence on Society
The Essence of Soul Purification
Imam Al-Ghazali’s Soul-Searching Journey
A Journey of Highs and Lows
Building a Home for the Soul
Dealing with Criticism and Practising Self-Compassion

CHAPTER 2: CARVING THE IDENTITY

The Wisdom of Character
Building Character is a Journey
Highlighting Core Values
Embracing Imperfections
Identify Our Strengths and Good Qualities
Centralising on Authenticity

CHAPTER 3: FORGING INTEGRITY

Seeking Enlightenment and Knowledge
Setting Good Intentions
Cultivate Integrity
Practising Integrity
Aligning the Actions with Integrity

CHAPTER 4: EMPOWERING SELF-ACCEPTANCE

Acknowledging Our Worth
Learning Self-Love and Self-Care
Accepting Reality and Making Peace with the Past
Reframing the Negative Thoughts
Finding a Good Support System

CHAPTER 5: THE CARPENTRY OF CONFIDENCE

Nurturing Self-Esteem
Embracing Failures
Silencing the Inner Critique
The Downside of Comparison
Recognising Our Power

CHAPTER 6: CONSTRUCTING A HEALTHY CIRCLE

Identifying and Removing Unhealthy Cultures
Getting Out of a Toxic Relationship
Dealing with Toxicity at the Workplace
Connecting with Good and Positive People
Participating in a Healthy and Empowering Circle
Choosing Quality Over Quantity