Trust Yourself

“I’ve worked as a creativity coach for more than thirty-five years. What do I wish the most for my clients? That they would trust themselves more! How much time passes in doubt and dismay. How much they need Mary Jane Ryan’s eloquent Trust Yourself, which provides the wise, heartfelt guidance we all need in these tense, turbulent times. Highly recommended!”
—Eric Maisel, author of Parents Who Bully

“M.J. Ryan’s Trust Yourself is both a permission slip and a map. It is full of anecdotes, quotes, and wisdom from the ages that will guide you to a new room in your heart where you allow yourself to listen deeply to—and follow intently—everything that is true for YOU. Trust me; this book is your next step to greater freedom, ease, and alignment in your life!”
—Sherry Richert Belul, author of Say It Now and founder of Simply Celebrate

“A simple, easy-to-read guide on the wisdom of practising self-trust. Every page is gold. With many examples, M.J. Ryan reveals our beautiful humanity to us, making us soften towards our own messiness. Through her encouraging words and her manner, we understand how to cultivate the trust we desperately desire.”
—Andrea Menard, author of Seeds from the Sacred Feminine Wisdom Cards

“Once you learn to truly trust your judgment, a great many benefits follow. Trust Yourself shows you how. Read this book if you want to stop feeling overwhelmed and replace that with a decisiveness that leads to peace and prosperity.”
—Michael Tougias, New York Times bestselling author of No Will Set You Free and Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds

“M.J. Ryan’s book, Trust Yourself, grabbed my attention immediately. It’s pithy, practical, real in every way, and a doggone good handbook for changing one’s life in an ever-so-important way. That she weaves her thoughts together with terrific quotes by folks, known and unknown, offers a touch of additional gentle guidance. I’d recommend this book to anyone who is seeking to know themselves better and trust themselves more. You can’t go wrong here.”
—Karen Casey, PhD, author of Each Day a New Beginning and many more: www.womens-spirituality.com

“Mary Jane Ryan’s inspiring book, Trust Yourself, reminds us we are enough. She offers a clear path for building self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-reliance in ways that will help YOU to trust yourself during these complex times we are living in. Self-trust changes everything for the better! If you want to be uplifted and inspired, read this book and take action flowing from its wise and caring guidance.”
—Lynda Monk, coauthor of The Great Book of Journaling and Affirmations for Self-Love Journal

“In her beautifully researched book Trust Yourself, M.J. Ryan gives readers a wealth of information, vulnerable and encouraging personal stories, and a treasure trove of practical how-to’s. I was blessed to have M.J. Ryan as my first professional editor. Her insightful expertise, coupled with unwavering kindness and tutorial skill, taught me to trust myself as a writer. If self-trust is your desire, I know from personal experience M.J.’s wisdom and know-how can help you acquire it.”
—Sue Patton Thoele, author of The Courage to Be Yourself, The Woman’s Book of Strength, and How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat Down World

“Trust Yourself is the go-to guide to learning how to wrap yourself in the warm embrace of self-love. This book is filled with soul-lifting anecdotes and inspiring quotes all woven together with the wisdom of M.J. Ryan, an internationally renowned expert on change and executive coach. She awakens us to the empowering practice of truly believing in ourselves and trusting our intuition. M.J. gently takes our hands and leads the way to the assurance that we are all perfectly imperfect in our own beautiful and unique way!”
—Angela LoMenzo, author of Wisdom of Wildly Creative Women

"Cultivating genuine self-trust is at the heart of living and loving fully. In Trust Yourself, M. J. Ryan not only shows us how, she gives us the confidence to take the necessary steps."

—Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance