Starting a New Book - "Overcoming the Nevers" by Teri Johnson

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I just received a review copy of Overcoming The Nevers: by Gardening Your Life and Nurturing Seeds of Truth by Teri Johnson. It looks like a great book and I look forward to reading it.

I’m participating in a blog tour about the book, so I’d like to share one of the discussion topics presented as part of the tour and see what you think!

In Overcoming The Nevers, Teri Johnson challenges us to move past the Negative Nevers in

our lives. These are the things we never thought we’d experience. You know…”I never thought I’d need to lose 100 pounds” or “I never imagined I’d have to file bankruptcy.” What types of

Negative Nevers are you facing? Are you ready to overcome them?

I’m taking a good hard look at my life and trying to decide what my Negative Nevers are. What’s interesting is that the amount of kids I have is something that I find myself saying I “never” thought I’d have. I am pregnant with #4 now… WHEW, I really didn’t think this would happen, especially so young, you know? While this doesn’t make me feel fear, shame, or embarrassment, it can make me feel resentment, anxiety, hopelessness, and sometimes disappointment. Don’t get me wrong, I am extremely blessed and most days I feel so thankful and overwhelmed with love and joy… but there are some days when I wonder what in the heck happened and where all of these loud little people came from! Why can’t I be slim, fashionable, fun, active in activities outside of the home (without kids!), successful at a career, etc? When did my life turn into the MOM ZONE? Did I choose this? Do I even LIKE this?? Would life have been better another way if I’d made different choices???Those days when I feel that way are hard, to say the least. It usually doesn’t take too long to “get over” it, but questions always linger. I don’t think any of us would be human if we didn’t question the paths we’ve taken in life!I am looking forward to digging into the book to see how the author suggests I work through these feelings when times get rough. 🙂
Here’s a little more info on the book and the author. I’ll be posting again once I’ve read it!

In Overcoming the Nevers by Gardening Your Life and Nurturing Seeds of Truth, Teri uses her life experiences as a springboard to help readers move on from the crippling, joy-stealing “Negative Nevers.” The book shares the tools that Teri has learned as well as practical tips and applications for using them in your life to overcome your worst nevers. Are you willing to discover the truth about who you were created to be? Overcoming the Nevers inspires and equips you with the opportunities to become your best YOU.

Teri is the President and Founder of Keeping it Personal. She is also a writer, speaker, and sought-after personal growth expert who enjoys great conversations while sipping coffee, photography, and soaking up as many sunsets as she can. Teri is passionate about helping others as an encourager and a cheerleader to many. The author lives a joy-filled life, deeply devoted to her husband, her two boys, and her relationship with God. Connect with Teri at TeriJohnson.com.

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Teri Johnson says

November 15, 2011 at 12:36 pm

Jenn — I love your honesty about where you’re at in “mom-zone” — It’s interesting that this is the first “negative-never” that popped UP…it’s REAL!! So many don’t want to be transparent about these feelings. I understand that having children is NOT a “negative-never” — BUT the thoughts and ideas surrounding it, like you wrote about amount to a loss of “dream” or a place you NEVER imagined you’d be. These are REAL and RAW feelings that need to be dealt with.

I truly believe that the tools in my book will help you!! I’m SO thrilled to have you review it…please be sure to email me the link of the posts you write…I am very interested in hearing your thoughts as you journey through the pages.

Overcome. Refine. Become.

Teri Johnson

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