Your Negative Emotions" is a transformative guide that invites readers to confront and embrace their negative emotions as a pathway to personal growth and healing. The author, drawing from his experiences as a pastor, counselor, coach, consultant, and professor, emphasizes the importance of understanding the deeper meanings behind our emotional struggles.

The book is structured around the premise that negative emotions, often viewed as detrimental, can serve as powerful catalysts for change when approached with courage and insight. Through a series of chapters, the author explores themes such as the stories we tell ourselves, the impact of trauma, and the intricate relationship between identity, value, and worth. He introduces the concept of the "RHWR grid" (Rational, Healthy, Wise, and Right) to help readers evaluate their emotional responses and the paths they choose to achieve their emotional goals.

Each chapter encourages self-reflection and offers practical strategies for managing negative emotions, ultimately guiding readers to reclaim their power and redefine their narratives. The author asserts that true emotional resilience comes from facing our insecurities and understanding that our value is not determined by external validation but by our intrinsic worth. By the end of the book, readers are equipped with the tools to transform their emotional storms into opportunities for growth, leading to a richer, more fulfilling life.

This book is a profound exploration of emotional intelligence, blending years of professional insight with deeply personal experiences. Dr. Gregory Stewart masterfully navigates the complexities of human emotion and thought, offering readers a clear framework to unlock their emotional resilience and strength. I³ empowers individuals to confront and transform their emotional challenges, leading to personal growth and a deeper understanding of their identity, value, and worth. This book is not only an invaluable resource for leaders, counselors, and coaches but also for anyone seeking personal transformation through the integration of faith, self-awareness, and emotional health.

Angie Richey, Ph.D., LMFT

President, Life Pacific University

I³: Unlock the Inner Strength Behind Your Negative Emotions is an invaluable resource that transforms complex psychological concepts into accessible, actionable guidance. By revealing the hidden potential of our negative emotions, this book empowers readers to turn their struggles into catalysts for personal growth and resilience.

Tom Alexander, Ph.D., L.P.C.

Assistant Program Director, Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies & Assistant Professor

Regent University, College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Greg is well positioned both by education and experience to blend the physiological and the spiritual. Greg blends the psychological and the spiritual brilliantly. A one/two punch.

Gordon Daam

Pastor and Mentor to Greg

Dr. Stewart's I³ succinctly and poignantly delineates the purpose of powerful emotions and how to harness the energy created to accomplish meaningful goals without sacrificing the core of who one is. Dr. Stewart breathes fresh insight that illuminates the soul's deepest needs and how to meet those needs in more adaptive and healthier ways. Dr. Stewart's illustrations are impactful yet relatable in ways that other authors seem to miss.

Debby Morris, LPC-A