38 Shades Lighter is a collection of thirty-eight thought-provoking and inspiring essays by author and teacher Anne Watson, who offers these life-changing personal reflections on her own life challenges, so that people that are struggling, or looking to stimulate true personal growth can find comfort and inspiration by identifying with the author's determination to overcome adversity and find happiness. Each of the 38 passages will offer you heart-warming and encouraging examples of how to keep calm and be self-confident, when life challenges test your willpower in these trying times. Included in this collection of empowering essays: "Approval Junkie" - How to avoid living your life to please others and how not to constantly worry about what other people think of you, or how you look "You Are Worth It" - How to maximize your self-worth and teach yourself patience to manifest happiness and inner calm. "Ourselves vs Others" - How to value yourself and avoid materialism by not constantly comparing yourself to your friends or family "Inclusion or Invisible Barriers?" "The Real Secret to Success" "Transform, Revive and Refresh" "Purpose and Passion"