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 missionUltimacy: release your best, "ultimate" selfRelaxation: reduce stress and incorporate daily self-care into your routinePositivity: claim the joy in your life and celebrate yourselfOptimum health: make the commitment to self-improvement, health, and fitnessSpirituality: develop and maintain a connection to God/SpiritEsteem: boost your self-esteem and create healthy relationshipsAt 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.From the Hardcover edition.