BECOMING A PEACOCK: STRUT YOUR WAY INTO SELF-LOVE

INDIEREADER DISCOVERY AWARDS 2026 WINNERNONFICTION SPIRITUAL CATEGORYWhat if loving yourself isn't selfish—but the foundation for everything else?We're taught how to succeed in school, build careers, and care for others.But few of us are ever taught how to love ourselves.In Becoming a Peacock, Michal Bardavid shares a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, healing, and self-acceptance. Through honest stories, humour, vulnerability, and hard-earned wisdom, she invites readers to reconnect with the most important relationship they will ever have—the relationship with themselves.This is not a book filled with complicated theories or someone telling you how to live your life.Instead, it feels like a conversation with a trusted friend who has walked through heartbreak, self-doubt, growth, and transformation—and is willing to share what she learned along the way.Inside, you'll discover how to:• Build genuine self-worth without relying on external validation• Set healthy boundaries without guilt• Replace self-criticism with self-compassion• Let go of relationships and patterns that keep you small• Embrace your authentic self with confidence and courage• Create a life that feels aligned with who you truly areReaders describe Becoming a Peacock as:"Like having a conversation with a best friend.""Bold, honest, and utterly addictive.""A friendly pep talk that makes you smile while gently reminding you to stand taller.""Funny, raw, and very human."Part memoir, part personal-growth guide, and entirely authentic, Becoming a Peacock offers a refreshing alternative to traditional self-help books.Winner of the 2026 IndieReader Discovery Award for Nonfiction Spiritual and a Finalist in the Nonfiction General category.If you're ready to stop shrinking yourself to fit other people's expectations and start embracing your own colours, this book will show you how.Order your copy today and begin your journey toward a more confident, authentic, and self-compassionate life. Read more