“The mountain is you” by Brianna Wiest

The author 🖋

Brianna Wiest is an American international bestselling author, journalist and mental health advocate.

She's a regular contributor to respected publications such as Thought Catalog, The Huffington Post and Forbes because of her ability to synthesize complex psychological concepts into simple and accessible insights.

Key takeaways 🎓

1. Understand then conquer self-sabotage

Sometimes we make things harder for ourselves (without realizing it).

These behaviors come from subconscious fears and past experiences - it's not a sign of weakness, just a very natural but misguided coping mechanism.

The author talks about how we can understand the root causes of our self-sabotage and begin to change these patterns to take control of our lives.

2. Don’t ignore your feelings

It's actually important to know how we feel and why.

Developing emotional intelligence is crucial for overcoming internal obstacles because knowing how to deal with our feelings can stop them from causing problems.

Being emotionally intelligent helps us handle stress, build better relationships and make better decisions.

3. Embrace growing pains

Challenges and pain are inevitable in life.

Wiest encourages everyone to see our struggles as "mountains" that can be climbed and conquered.

This perspective shift turns obstacles into stepping stones for personal development.

Closing thoughts 🧠

The book provides practical strategies for developing emotional intelligence, facing fears and embracing discomfort as a path to personal growth.

I loved how Wiest shares relatable examples and thought-provoking reflections that really encourage confronting our deep-seeded subconscious fears.