part I. Learning to thrive in modern motherhood: The key to thriving in motherhood : understanding and managing your emotions and feelings ; A guide to self-care in modern motherhood
part II. Embracing sadness on the path to thriving: Soothing the tears : how to embrace sadness and move toward hope ; There's no manual in motherhood : ways to handle feeling ineffective and defeated and increase your confidence ; Running on empty : how feeling exhausted and burned-out created opportunities to grow ; You can't undo the past : a guide to managing guilt and developing more self-compassion ; Reducing loneliness in motherhood : skills and strategies to find connection and bring in fun ; Time goes slow and children grow fast : how to honor your feelings and stay present in the midst of missing and longing ; Transforming suffering : the steps to take to turn despair into hope, meaning, and purpose
part III. Conquering fear and anxiety to cultivate calm: Overcoming anxiety : how to manage worry and anxious thoughts to create joy and connect with others ; Finding your strengths : how to transform moments of insecurity into sources of confidence ; Fear is a great teacher : how embracing what you are afraid of helps you to develop trust and calm
part IV. Using anger as a teacher for growth and joy: The red flags of anger : how paying attention to irritability, frustration, and anger is the path of self-care and joy ; Healing the roots of pain : how to transform bitter and resentful feelings into peacefulness, acceptance, and connection ; Highlighting abundance : how feeling jealousy and envy are signals to appreciate your strengths
part V. Transforming embarrassment and shame into self-compassion: The uncomfortable moments of motherhood : simple ways to bounce back after an awkward or embarrassing moment ; The hidden suffering of motherhood : how letting go of humiliation and shame creates space for joy and happiness
part VI. Using disgust and self-judgment as chance to heal: Handling the disgusting moments of motherhood : keeping perspective and a sense of humor ; The feelings moms have but don't say out loud : how transforming self-hatred to self-love is the key to joy
part VII. Conclusion: Revealing your true motherly state of joy, calm, and confidence.