How to Be a Grown Up: The Ten Secret Skills Everyone Needs to Know

“How to Be a Grown Up should be required reading for anyone wishing to be (or trying to raise) an emotionally-fit, responsible adult in the modern world. In clear and simple language this book provides everything you need to know to have a successful life.” — Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret

In How to Be a Grown Up, Stacy Kaiser, the renowned psychotherapist from Celebrity Fit Club and The Lifetime Channel’s DietTribe, reveals the ten critical areas that impact our success, happiness, and fulfillment. In the vein of the books of Dr. Laura, Cheryl Richardson, and Dr. Phil, How to Be a Grown Up is an effective blueprint for realizing your own best potential.

Master the ten secret skills everyone needs to know:

• Dynamic Communication: Learn to move past basic talking and master the art of dynamic interaction to reduce conflict and get more of what you want out of every relationship.
• Effective Coping Skills: Discover how to manage life’s unavoidable problems, bounce back from setbacks, and handle a major crisis without letting it derail you.
• Lasting Love & Relationships: Go beyond lust and infatuation to build a partnership on a foundation of respect, trust, and clear communication.
• Financial Management: Take control of your finances by understanding the emotional baggage that drives your spending and saving habits.
• Time & Life Balance: Stop saying "I don’t have time" and start taking ownership of your schedule to make room for what truly matters.

Stacy Kaiser, M.A.M.F.T., is a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert. With a reputation for bringing a unique mix of thoughtful and provocative insights to a wide range of topics, she has appeared on major networks, including CNN, NBC, CBS, MSNBC, and FOX. In addition to her numerous television appearances, her expertise and perspective have been solicited by a diverse group of clients, including major corp-orations, public institutions, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations. Stacy is also the chief program officer for ToughLOVE. She lives in Los Angeles with her two children.