You cannot change what you do not recognize, accept, and choose to change. Your thoughts are powerful. They are your power within. Why do we need someone else to tell us we're doing a good job? Why do we put more value on what others think than on what we know to be true? Choose to give to yourself. Choose to recognize yourself for a job well done. When you accept yourself, acceptance from others is not so important.

Learn to explore destructive patterns and examine the negative thoughts behind them. Replace every negative thought with a positive one. Unleash your power within and become your own best friend. These are some of the valuable life lessons Paula Klee Parish covers in The Journey to Be Your Own Best Friend.