Self-work is a pretty joyful procedure, despite sounding like a duty like doing the dishes or vacuuming the floor (once, of course, you get over the shock of stepping outside of your comfort zone and potentially meeting all of your insecurities.)
What then is it? Any action you take to better yourself is considered self-work. Even the most well-adjusted people need to work on themselves. Why? We've been taught to think that once we reach adulthood, our fun days are finished. Then we must get married, have kids, pay our taxes, find a nice career, and retire. Maybe after we retire, we'll have more time to pursue our passions, like taking up tap dancing or painting. Because we worry about being rejected, failing, falling, or seeming foolish, we put off doing the activities that could potentially improve our lives. But what if I told you that just like "feeling joyful," "being pleased," or "feeling at peace," courage is not something you are born with? These are items that need effort. Consider them as muscles that require exercise.
You are more than just a boss, mother, sister, taxpayer, or a member of the community. We are more than our identities. WAY MORE THAN THAT, YOU ARE. And it's YOUR job to figure out who that is so you can lead the happiest life you can.
The process of self-work is best described as a coming home to oneself, in my opinion. You'll learn what makes you tick, what brings a smile to your face, what makes your heart sing, and what makes you feel A L I V E as you make your way home. The best thing about the entire procedure is that everything you need to get started is already in your possession. You already possess all the solutions you require (though they are likely buried deep under many years of conditioning.) Elma Kings made careful to highlight the steps you must take in order to completely discover who you are and become a better version of yourself. You just cannot afford to skip reading this book. There is a ton of information in it.