Psychology offers step-by-step approaches for overcoming self-defeating thoughts and destructive behaviors. Spiritual practices encourage the acceptance of human imperfection and fallibility. Combined, psychology and spirituality can be a powerful force in helping one achieve increased self-esteem and contentment. With this book, readers learn to overcome poor self-esteem--including self-doubt, avoidance behaviors, and critical self-talk--with a combination of proven-effective psychological strategies and spiritual techniques from both western and eastern philosophies. Organized around the major themes of many religious philosophies, sections include: spiritual awareness, life purpose, joy in relationships, acceptance, mindfulness, forgiveness, and personal peace. Readers learn to affirm and accept value in themselves, silence persistently critical inner voices, be more assertive let go of negative relationships, and increase feelings of positive "connectedness." Extensive promotion to women's magazines.