about the book
Imagine a day in which you wake up, get out of bed, and go about your daily business without a single "should" getting in the way of how you feel about yourself, your appearance, other people, or the world around you. Absolutely Should-less invites you into such a blissful world, and offers you seven proven steps toward much happier and peaceful living.
If you have ever experienced any stress or sadness from looking in the mirror and telling yourself you should lose weight, make more money, think smarter, look better, or be any different than who you are today, then you are suffering the consequences of devastating "shoulds" and this is the right book for you!
For the first time in print, Damon L. Jacobs shares his secrets for challenging destructive shoulds. Utilizing humor, personal anecdotes, and a down-to-earth writing style, he will help you to recognize and question the sources of the harmful shoulds that are standing in the way of your feeling good right now.
What makes this book different from other self-help books is that it identifies the role and responsibility of media and culture in the creating and sustaining of harmful "shoulds." It recognizes how institutional racism, sexism, and homophobia play a significant role in determining one's self-esteem, and how the "status-quo" stands to benefit from individuals feeling bad about themselves. It has interactive exercises which encourage the reader to genuinely explore how they have come to learn and integrate destructive "shoulds," and exactly how they can change them step-by-step.
It may not change the entire world, but it will change your mind about the entire world.
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