Stop fighting yourself. Start understanding yourself.
Most of us were taught to manage ourselves through pressure, criticism, and "should." This workbook teaches you a different way—one that actually works.
Inside, you'll learn:
✓ Why your inner critic isn't helping - Understand how shame-based motivation creates exhaustion, not change
✓ What your reactions are really telling you - Translate self-judgment into useful information about your unmet needs
✓ How to practice self-empathy - Not positive thinking or self-indulgence, but genuine self-understanding that creates real change
✓ The NVC framework for internal regulation - Identify feelings and needs in real-time, without collapsing into self-attack
✓ Mourning and self-forgiveness without shame - Learn from past actions without hating yourself for them
✓ Practical daily practices - Simple tools you can use immediately when you're stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in self-criticism
This workbook includes:
Reflective exercises and writing prompts
The NVC framework applied to your inner world
Real examples of translating self-judgment into understanding
Step-by-step practices for mourning, self-forgiveness, and emotional regulation
Perfect for anyone who's tired of the constant pressure, exhausted from trying to force themselves into change, or ready to build a kinder, more effective relationship with themselves.
No prior NVC experience needed—just a willingness to meet yourself differently.
By Ayesha Giselle Dornelly
Life Coach, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist & Nonviolent Communication Specialist
Stop fighting yourself. Start understanding yourself.
Most of us were taught to manage ourselves through pressure, criticism, and "should." This workbook teaches you a different way—one that actually works.
Inside, you'll learn:
✓ Why your inner critic isn't helping - Understand how shame-based motivation creates exhaustion, not change
✓ What your reactions are really telling you - Translate self-judgment into useful information about your unmet needs
✓ How to practice self-empathy - Not positive thinking or self-indulgence, but genuine self-understanding that creates real change
✓ The NVC framework for internal regulation - Identify feelings and needs in real-time, without collapsing into self-attack
✓ Mourning and self-forgiveness without shame - Learn from past actions without hating yourself for them
✓ Practical daily practices - Simple tools you can use immediately when you're stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in self-criticism
This workbook includes:
Reflective exercises and writing prompts
The NVC framework applied to your inner world
Real examples of translating self-judgment into understanding
Step-by-step practices for mourning, self-forgiveness, and emotional regulation
Perfect for anyone who's tired of the constant pressure, exhausted from trying to force themselves into change, or ready to build a kinder, more effective relationship with themselves.
No prior NVC experience needed—just a willingness to meet yourself differently.
By Ayesha Giselle Dornelly
Life Coach, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist & Nonviolent Communication Specialist
