Review of You Made It Up, Now Stop Believing It

[Youngreader720-OluwabukunmiWilliamsOso]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "You Made It Up, Now Stop Believing It" by Kathi Sohn.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Do you know that your words, beliefs, and experiences, even before birth, can greatly affect all areas of your life? There is a reason you feel anxiety, experience the pressure to live up to certain expectations, have low self-esteem, and find it difficult to navigate through life on your own terms. All of these can be traced back to vows you must have made at a very young age in response to events around you. If you want to know how to identify these root causes, commence your journey toward healing from traumatic events, and live your best conscious life, pick up a copy of Kathi Sohn's You Made It Up, Now Stop Believing It.

A comprehensive self-help guide, You Made It Up, Now Stop Believing It, by Kathi Sohn, offers a unique perspective on how our bodies store memories and how these memories can affect our lives in the present. In simple terms, vows are promises that we make to ourselves in response to a traumatic experience, and they can be positive or negative. Positive vows are promises we make to ourselves to do something that will help us avoid a similar traumatic experience in the future. Negative vows, on the other hand, are promises we make to ourselves to avoid something that we fear will happen again. Regardless of whether they are positive or negative, the author asserts that these vows can be limiting and prevent us from living our lives to the fullest; therefore, they must be gotten rid of from our subconscious.

I like that the information in the book aims to put the power back into the hands of the reader. Instead of blaming other people or things around us, we are given a lesson on taking personal responsibility for the limitations we have experienced in life. The author was also able to fully convince me about the level of awareness a newborn baby feels, which a lot of us tend to neglect.

One of the strengths of the book is that it provides a clear understanding of the energy and body connection. Kathi Sohn explains how our bodies store memories and how these memories can affect our lives in the present. For example, we may have been born as girls into a family that wanted a boy, been exposed to a lot of drugs in the womb, or even experienced rage from our parents. She also discusses how emotions can affect our physical bodies and how we can use the "Body Memory Process" to release emotional and physical pain.

Employing different case studies, including her stories, to give readers a better insight into how they make vows and how these vows affect them was also a highlight of the book for me. Through these case studies, the author takes readers through the steps of the "Body Memory Process" (a powerful tool for helping people identify their childhood vows through clues provided by their bodies). Kathi Sohn provides clear instructions on how to recognize and release limiting vows. She also provides exercises that readers can do to help them understand their bodies and their energy. The exercises are easy to follow and can be done by anyone, regardless of their level of experience with meditation, journalling, or other similar practices.

The book is also well-written and easy to read. Kathi Sohn uses language that is accessible to everyone and avoids using jargon or technical terms that may be difficult to understand. She also keeps the book engaging by using personal stories and case studies to illustrate her points.

One thing to note about the book is that it may not be suitable for everyone. The "Body Memory Process" may not be the best approach for people who are dealing with severe trauma or mental health issues, and readers still need to seek professional help if they are dealing with serious mental health issues or trauma. I did find a few errors, but the book seemed professionally edited. All things considered, a rating of five out of five is well deserved since I did not dislike any aspect of the book. The guide is a helpful read and will greatly benefit anyone on their journey toward healing, self-discovery, and self-awareness, and I would recommend it to them.

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[Kigen Valarie]

Reading this book reminds me of mental illness as this is what I can relate to if we have to talk about things that we made up. Sometimes I think that my illness is all made up and it's all in my mind but what if it's not? What if it's real? Because of how my brain works, I want to believe this book will provide silence. This must be a nice recommendation I've had in a long time.

[Ivana_5]

This i storytelling a memory and believe that everything is a possibility. Memory's helpp us to leave a present. Book is easy to read. Story is very interesting and talk about a love. Femily wish a boy that get a girl. What is problem why is orentations child in 21centry this storytelling us? I recommend this book people why loses faith and believe in love and happiness.

[Ajiferuke Ajibola]

Our experiences inform our decisions and future reactions to similar experiences. The author's personal stories and case studies make this literature relatable. The review is honest and detailed. Well done.

[Okocha Victor]

According to the book's title, I don't think it is easy to give up on the pledges you made yourself as a kid. These things, in my opinion, are necessary to keep propelling us to become awesome people.

[Igori Joy]

Everything about you is shaped by your belief system. Our world is shaped by our mind. I love the simplicity of this novel. Something to keep in memory at all times so as to go through life with a perceptive

[Jane Gaskins]

Enjoyed your review, Interest concept. Did we make it up, or did it really happen? That is the question we must answer so we can regain control of our life.

[Brienna Cooper]

Excellent review! This book’s subject matter hits so close to home it almost feels too on the nose to be a coincidence. I literally was just reeling over some of my own mental chaos, and just letting myself engage with those emotions and where they stem from was more helpful than I expected. It’s as the saying goes: “Your body keeps the score.” A book that’s able to deep dive into that concept is right up my alley!

Congrats to the author on BOTD!

[Nerea]

It's true, we make promises to ourselves in response to a traumatic experience to avoid a future havoc or protect ourselves from potential dangers. But I'm interested to understand why the author is saying these promises, whether positive or negative, can limit us, preventing us from living life to the fullest. I will get a copy of the book and read. Congratulations on being the BOTD.

[Mr Benj]

"You Made It Up, Now Stop Believing It" is written by Kathi Sohn, a book that features trauma, family, emotions, and memories. It will be enlightening to read it.

[Jo Nick Kahn]

I am a huge fan of personal motivation. The book's review by Youngreader720-OluwabukunmiWilliamsOso shows that it is one of those books that unpacks the mind-body connection. I look forward to reading it.

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

I love the theme of this book. Old wives tales, scary stories, and worse can affect us for the whole of our lives, and it’s interesting to read that even before birth experiences can have some effect. The book provides examples and methods to free ourselves from these burdens. Thanks for great review of the book.

[Rupali Mishra]

Congrats on BOTD.
Indeed, after a traumatic event, we create commitments to ourselves to shield ourselves from potential threats or to prevent future chaos. why the author argues that these promises—whether good or bad—can restrict us and keep us from experiencing life to the fullest.

[Yasmine ZM]

The title captivated me immediately; that's a truth we don't really hear everyday. "You Made It Up, Now Stop believing in It". I like that the book is giving us back the power to change the very things that bother us. Based on the review, what we became is not caused by our circumstances, it is more about the way we perceived these circumstances. I am curious about this book, I am adding it to my shelves. Thank you for the beautiful review.

[Kshitija Sonawane]

We have been lied to a lot in the childhood. Many more are the lies which we tell ourselves. What if we tell ourselves such lies and hamper our progress? Congratulations on the BOTD, and best wishes for future projects.