The Joy of Me

We all know that it’s “wrong” to be selfish. But the truth is that being selfish can be necessary to ensure your own health and well-being. By putting ourselves first and making personal fulfillment a priority, we are better equipped to help others—by first helping ourselves.

The Joy of Me helps to bring you to a greater sense of self-confidence and willpower, by teaching you to focus on your own wants and needs. Using a uniquely intuitive combination of psychology and spirituality, The Joy of Me shows you how to let go of the expectations and obligations you have put on yourself, and the false identities you may have taken on, while embracing the true measure of your worth.

We are all capable of unconditional love, provided that we first learn to love ourselves. Let The Joy of Me show you how!“Timeless, profound, compelling, and transforming with a new twist on the importance of self.” —Carol Guild, author of The Success Myth

“This is a great book! It will help you develop authentic self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-actualization. If you’re seeking more happiness, joy, fulfillment, and true inner peace, this book will show you how to do it.” —Jack Canfield, Co-author of The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be™

“Dr. Pham provides real-life examples and insight into the inner workings of how our self-esteem is created. She elegantly informs the reader of the importance of establishing boundaries and showing respect to ourselves through self-care and selfish acts. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I found this book to be a great resource for clients! Dr. Pham does an excellent job of making this book a breeze to read while providing great insight into the importance of self-care, understanding family of origin information with regard to self-esteem, and finding a healthy balance of ‘selfish’ behavior and boundaries with others. I love, love, loved the brief but thought-provoking assignments provided at the end of each chapter! I’ve already suggested this book to a few clients and can’t wait to share it with others! Great read!” —Jennifer Hopes, Marriage and Family Therapist

“Uplifting and inspirational, The Joy of Me takes you through a journey of self-transformation. It is a book that everyone should read and will make a real difference.” —Geoffrey Berwind, storytelling consultant

“So many people fail to live authentically. Reading the tips in this book will help anyone get over that obstacle and succeed.” —Dr. Jasmine FilionDr. Shaelyn Pham is a licensed psychologist, author and speaker with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. She has a busy private practice in Los Angeles, CA as the principal and founder of Psychological Services & Holistic Health, Inc., where she enjoys helping her clients find love and success in all areas of their lives. Dr. Pham has been practicing psychology for over a decade and has helped thousands of people.