Seven Soulful Secrets - by Stephanie Stokes Oliver (Paperback)

About the Book

From the author of "Daily Cornbread" comes seven soulful secrets that will motivate women to become not just better than they are, but the best they can be.

Book Synopsis

From the author of Daily Cornbread, Seven Soulful Secrets will motivate women to become not just better than they are but the best they can be.

In a tone that is as encouraging and comforting as your favorite quilt, veteran journalist and NiaOnline editor in chief Stephanie Stokes Oliver shows women of all ages how to get the most out of life by finding their purpose and minding their mission. In seven wonderfully crafted chapters, Stokes Oliver reveals her soulful secrets in a simple but potent acronym that spells PURPOSE.

-Purpose: plan, persevere, and follow your own personal mission

-Ultimacy: release your best, "ultimate" self

-Relaxation: reduce stress and incorporate daily self-care into your routine

-Positivity: claim the joy in your life and celebrate yourself

-Optimum health: make the commitment to self-improvement, health, and fitness

-Spirituality: develop and maintain a connection to God/Spirit

-Esteem: boost your self-esteem and create healthy relationships

At once a practical how-to book and a spiritual guide, Seven Soulful Secrets speaks directly to the African American women who embraced Daily Cornbread and to all women eager to live a life that is authentic, vibrant, and fulfilling.

About the Author

STEPHANIE STOKES OLIVER is the president of SSO Communications and the editor in chief of the African American women's Web site, NiaOnline. Oliver started her journalism career at Glamour and then moved to Essence, where she eventually became the editor of the magazine. She later left Essence to start Heart & Soul, where she was the founding editor in chief. She is the author of Daily Cornbread: 365 Secrets for a Healthy Mind, Body & Spirit. She lives in New Jersey.