Living in Balance

With Living in Balance, Christina Stern gently guides us to more fulfillment in our lives. The book is packed with the best of modern wisdom for caring for our minds, bodies and relationships, and delivered with the inspiring nudge we all need at times. Living in Balance offers so many clear ways to take small sustainable steps toward greater happiness, through asking us to pause and work with the strong amazing person we already are. I can't wait to share this amazing book with my students, clients and colleagues. Julian Pessier, Ph.D. Director Stony Brook University Counseling and Psychological Services Stern's Living in balance, is a succinct guide to living a healthy life. A simple, approachable read with an intuitive layout- it can be easily navigated time and time again. It is precisely what makes a self-help book actually helpful. The points to consider sections offer great summaries of the focal points, which can even be used as personal mantras on the reader's journey towards improved mental health and balanced living. The final section on having a balance with others and maintaining overall balance is the real gem of the book. As Stern instructs: Use the tools you have learned in this book when times are getting hard, and you will not be disappointed. The down-to-earth narrator creates a centering foundation upon which balance can be achieved in its raw, most honest form. Could Stern have tapped into the key to finding sustainable happiness even during one's darkest moments? Amy M. Negri, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist In our fast-paced world that often feels like it's on fire, we could all use a little more balance in at least some parts of our lives. And if you're like me, and you're not sure where to start, the first step is picking up this book. Christina's focus on this aspect of bettering ourselves - finding balance -- is not only refreshing but also necessary. Whether it's with our thoughts, our relationships, or our bodies, Christina offers insights and tools to be healthier, happier, and more productive, in an informative yet accessible way. Just be prepared to put post-it's on nearly every page, because chances are you'll find yourself going back and referencing sections again and again. Mixing her real-life expertise with her own experiences, Christina makes you feel like you not only know how she incorporates balance into her own practice, but also into her own life. Christina isn't looking to preach her teachings and philosophies in LIVING IN BALANCE, but rather let the reader decide what works for them; by the end, you'll likely realize it can all be applied to your life, and you just might be better for it. Jesse Lasky, Author