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Stories that Inspire: The challenging situations we all faced and how to overcome them.

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9H 44min
Language
English
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Teens & Young adult

Are life’s challenges overwhelming you? Like drowning in fear, doubt, and worry? Do these obstacles crush you to the point where you can’t make decisions? Are you frustrated because you don’t understand your feelings? Are you annoyed by others’ insensitivity? Maybe even distancing from loved ones? Are you lost and unsure where to get help? Feeling useless and alone?

The good news if you answered yes to any of these questions: You’re not insane, damaged, or flawed. Everybody struggles. Millions of people face health, money, love, family, job, or other issues. You’re also not overly sensitive, frail, or soft. It’s normal to feel the way you do. And you’re not doomed, cursed, or destined for misery. Regardless of how it appears, your situation is only temporary.

This book will be your personal growth partner. It provides 52 short stories about ordinary people facing everyday issues, explores their physical and mental repercussions, and highlights actual solutions provided by hundreds of researchers, scientists, authors, and other specialists. It will reduce your anxiety, provide you with practical ways to improve, and inspire and motivate you along the way.

© 2025 Esteban Polidura (Audiobook): 9798347857494

Release date

Audiobook: January 31, 2025

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