Martha Beck writes like a wizard her magic trick is turning people into their true selves JULIA CAMERON bestselling author of The Artist s Way New York Times bestselling author Martha Beck shares her step by step programme that will guide you to fulfil your own potential and create a joyful life In this book you ll start by learning how to read the internal compasses already built into your brain and body and why you may have spent your life ignoring their signals As you become reacquainted with your own deepest desires you ll identify and repair any unconscious beliefs or unhealed emotional wounds that may be blocking your progress This will change your life but don t worry although every life is unique major transformations have common elements and Beck provides a map that will guide you through your own life changes You ll learn how to navigate every stage from the first flickering appearance of a new dream to the planning and implementation of your own ideal life Based on Dr Beck s work as a Harvard trained sociologist Finding Your Own North Star offers thoroughly tested case studies questionnaires and exercises to help you articulate your core desires and act on them to build a more satisfying life Explorers depend on the North Star w