Book Review: I Own My Magic: Self Talk for Black Women by G. Michele Goodloe, LCSW

 

Practice self-love, embrace mindfulness, and build a positive daily ritual with inspiring prompts, meditations, and reflections just for Black women.

You’re aware of the way you talk to others, but how do you talk to yourself? Is your self-talk in need of a kindness boost? Improve your self-esteem and love the woman that you are with these powerful affirmations. A celebration of Black female identity, this book contains a huge dose of confidence in a small, convenient package. Inside you’ll find:

Quotes to empower you and fuel you for success

Reflective prompts that challenge you to live as your most authentic self

Inspiring words of wisdom on today’s Black female experience These words and practices of self-care will encourage you to honor your true power, live life to the fullest, and show strength in everything you do.

AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON AND ULYSSES PRESS

REVIEW

I Own My Magic is a surprising read as it incorporates as a journal too! If you don't prefer to write in your books as I do, you can easily use a side journal for your journey of finding your womanhood again.

 In the book, Goodloe first shares her own experiences then guides us in how we can learn to embrace who we are, love who we are, and let go of the negativities we often hold on to. We realize and understand that it is okay to say no. It is okay to set boundaries. Taking time for yourself is not a sin or selfish, and neglecting can be damaging our health.

We learn how to release what society and everybody thinks we as black women should be in my favorite chapter, 'Releasing Your Super Woman Cape.' We understand how to find our joy again in Celebrating Who You Are, plus the overall beauty of being a black woman today.

Each chapter ends with a self-reflecting journaling option to ponder. Little affirmations follow to empower you more. 

Not a simple read; call yourself inspired, and you're done with the book. It is a personal workbook to engage in, self-reflect, and learn about who you are as a woman, not what society or family says you should be.

 Goodloe hit hard with her self-reflecting questions too. In my first read-through, I was stumped by some of the questions she asked, making me realize I had been guilty of many things Goodloe talked about.

While Goodloe leans the book toward Black women, I think internationally; this book is for all women. I related to this book more so as just a woman than, say, a black woman, as the overall message is simply self-love and self-care and reclaiming your magic.

My rating **** 4 out of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 Michelle Goodloe is a licensed clinical social worker and an experienced project manager dedicated to helping make self-care practical and accessible for busy, caring people.

With a professional background in providing clinical interventions, compassion-based services and statewide advocacy for people impacted by domestic violence, child abuse and stress-related conflict, the focus of Michelle’s career has been to develop and institute accessible and resourceful avenues of support through her agencies: The Essence of Healing LLC and gmichelle.com.

Michelle is the owner and psychotherapist with The Essence of Healing LLC, a private therapeutic practice based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also the creator of the wellness-resource website, gmichelle.com. Michelle facilitates interactive workshops for non-profit and private organizations that experience challenges with addressing self-care, compassion fatigue and professional burn out.

Michelle lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and son.

 

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