An Update on my New Self-Help Book Coming Out :)

Here's an update on my upcoming self-help book coming out later this year. I am now a little less than halfway through writing the first rough draft (as well as adding and deleting things here and there). It's been pretty simple to write but still a lot of work, especially with the research involved. I'm so used to writing children's picture books, so it's quite a leap and an adjustment! 😉

Although I'm really excited about this book, I have to admit that I'm nervous as well. I've always struggled with social anxiety and am a very private person (especially when it comes to expressing my feelings to others). This is going to be a really big step for me with sharing my own experiences dealing with mental health issues. Even though I don't go into a ton of detail as far as describing the situations I was in, it still makes me feel exposed. Am I really ready for that? Will people enjoy reading it and find it to be helpful? I'll just have to wait and see. I'm trying to focus on one thing at a time. Just keep on writing, and worry about the rest later. Don't think about the whole picture yet or whether or not I'll be "successful" (who determines that, anyway?). This helps me to feel less overwhelmed (just like with any big project). 

I also want to let everyone know that I really appreciate those who have supported me on my writing journey. It makes all the hard work worth it. I truly hope that I can give back to others and that they find my book to be helpful and enjoyable to read. I pray that something good can come out of what I went through in the past. I know inside that this is what I was called to do in life. I will keep on writing, learning, and growing! 

P.S.: I'm considering having the title be "Shimmering Hope: How to Find Peace Within." ("Shimmering hope" is part of my personal email address, and is meaningful to me.) Any thoughts?