Radically Content

Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World

Jamie Varon

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Rock Point
12 April 2022

Coping with stress; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem; Mind, body, spirit: meditation & visualisation

"'I've fallen in love with Jamie's words and how she so effortlessly can make us feel united with them. She has a true gift of helping us realize that all of our 'human' moments are what make us so special. She is a real light in this world.' - Lucy Hale, Award-Winning Actress from Pretty Little Liars, The Hating Game, and more

Blending memoir, sharp social insights, and unique practical tools, author Jamie Varon is your guide to radical contentment-a satisfied life outside the bounds of societal expectations. Too many of us are waiting for our lives to begin, putting our happiness on layaway for some future version where it all lines up, when we've accomplished it all, when we have the perfect career, bodies, partners, and when our lives finally feel ""good enough."" But what is good enough? Who gets to decide? And when do we ever reach it? Jamie takes a sharp, incisive look at the industries that are constantly telling us to do more, be more, and keep striving, pushing, and hustling-and shows you how to radically opt out of societal conditioning. We've learned to be terrified of contentment, thinking it will lead us to complacency. Yet, being content in a world that profits off our dissatisfaction is not complacency. It's revolutionary.

Radically Content makes the case for a new framework of living. Exploring themes like guilt, I'll be happy when..., anxiety, settling, control, healing, shame, self-trust, and being our own worst enemies-not only will you unlearn the dogma of that discontent, but learn practical tools to create a more satisfied life for yourself, including:

- Cultivating real self-trust - Defining your own version of ""success"" - Living with intention - Rewriting your personal narrative - Creating consistent and healing rituals

Packed with revelatory insights, Radically Content is an exhale. A respite from the chaos of our current world. A calm place to land when you've had enough with trying to be enough."

By: Jamie Varon
Imprint: Rock Point
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 599g
ISBN: 9781631068478
ISBN 10: 1631068474
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 12 April 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Introduction: A Case for Contentment Part One: Dissatisfaction 1. I'll Be Happy When 2. Shaming 3. Conventional Success 4. A Dissatisfied World 5. Our Own Worst Enemies 6. Deserving 7. Earning Worth Part Two: Unlearning 8. Unlearn ""Good Enough"" 9. Unlearn Guilt 10. Unlearn the Shoulds 11. Unlearn Sacrifice 12. Unlearn Timelines 13. Unlearn Waiting Part Three: The Hustle Antidote 14. Antidote: Positive Routine 15. Antidote: Live For You 16. Antidote: Self-Love 17. Antidote: Go Toward The Good 18. Antidote: Gentleness 19. Antidote: Intention Part Four: Enjoying 20. Feel Good First 21. Notice Your Life 22. Love Your Future Self 23. The Balance Of Ambition & Contentment 24. Be Your Best Friend 25. Remember Fun Part Five: The Satisfied, Content Life 26. Find Your Why 27. Keep Your Promises 28. Action Cures Comparison 29. Discipline Is Freeing 30. Show Your Effort 31. The Power Of Rest 32. Get Experimental Conclusion"

Jamie Varon's writing has been seen across the internet for over a decade, from her early days of personal blogging all the way to features in publications such as Teen Vogue, HuffPost, GOOD, Complex, and many more. Over the years, both her long-form essays and short-form prose have garnered millions of reads and views, using her signature style of combining personal story with universal themes. Jamie also shares her thoughts on building a life you really love with her many followers on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@jamievaron). In addition to her writing, she has a long-standing career as a branding expert, course creator, and graphic designer. Her website is jamievaron.com. Jamie lives in Calabasas, California.

Reviews for Radically Content: Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World

I've fallen in love with Jamie's words and how she so effortlessly can make us feel united with them. She has a true gift of helping us realize that all of our 'human' moments are what make us so special. She is a real light in this world. --Lucy Hale, Award-Winning Actress from Pretty Little Liars, The Hating Game, and more Jamie explores the joy and peace we find when we stop struggling to meet others' expectations and start trusting the voice within us. --Kate Baer, #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author of What Kind of Woman & I Hope This Finds You Well