Choices from the Heart

CHOICES FROM THE HEART is a self-help book that is fun, easy to follow, and brings about tangible results. It is a 365-day guided journal to be started any day of the year. It is a celebration of life and is for women who are looking for meaningful change. According to Marketdata Enterprises in their 2017 report entitled: The US Market for Self-Improvement Products & Services, the $9.9 billion market is expected to reach $13.2 billion in 2022; but the younger consumers "want practical results and a return on their invested time and money." "Traditionally, the Baby Boomers have been the main consumers of self-improvement. They still are an important group, but the tide is shifting. Millennials are the future for this market, but there are few experts now catering to them." The structure and creativity of this journal set it apart from other self-help books. There are 12 chapters, and each has a theme, an exercise, and a page for setting goals for that month, as well as a daily planning page, called Taking Small Steps Today. Before starting Chapter 1, the reader is introduced to a section she will return to often during the year. It is for drawing, mind-mapping, creating, and visualizing the kinds of changes they would like to experience. It begins with these subjects: Gratitude is for me..., and My Favorite Affirmations; continues with the goal-setting categories used throughout the journal: Spiritual, Friends & Family, Health & Fitness, Personal Goals, Career, Financial, and Fun, and ends with space for a Vision Board. Each morning starts with meditation, and readers choose the type they would prefer. The important thing is making a commitment to 30 minutes of quiet time every day.  CHOICES FROM THE HEART is a journey, guiding each reader to discover her unique purpose, create beauty, share her gifts, experience joy, and connect with others to help heal the world.