Recognize when appearing balanced has become a performance rather than a genuine inner experience
Interrupt stress, redirect thought patterns, and regulate your emotions with greater intention
Build inner steadiness, authentic alignment, and sustainable mental & emotional well-being
When Looking Balanced Becomes More Important Than Being Balanced
Jamaicans are known around the world for confidence, strength, and presence—the ability to stand tall, push through, and keep going. But the pressure to appear strong is not uniquely Jamaican. Across cultures, people learn to look confident and balanced even when stress, uncertainty, or emotional exhaustion is building within. Inspired by the Jamaican phrase “gwaan like,” this book explores the universal space between how strong someone appears and how steady they genuinely feel. The goal is not to change who you are. It is to ensure that the confidence and strength you show are supported by mental and emotional well-being that is sustainable and real.
Finally, You Can Relax and Stop Gwaan Like.
Learn the system. Ease the pressure. There are ways to feel as good as you’ve always wanted to feel.
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What If Feeling Better Were Only Five Steps Away?
Know Where to Begin
Easily recognize what is happening within and finally know exactly which step to take first.
Practice the Steps as You Read
Put the system into practice with relatable examples, real-life scenarios, and simple exercises you can try as you read.
Enjoy the Mastery That Comes With Practice
With practice, the tools become easier to use, the benefits easier to feel, and the steps begin to come naturally.
“I Intended to Read Only a Few Pages…”
but I soon found myself reflecting and deciding to make changes in my life immediately.” ★★★★★ 5-star Google review
About the Creator, Dr. Simone Alicia
Dr. Simone Alicia is a Jamaican-born, U.S.-raised international self-esteem expert, educator, author, speaker, and media guest with nearly two decades of experience helping people understand the internal processes behind confidence, behavior, and well-being. With a Ph.D. in Metaphysical Science specializing in holistic life coaching and certification as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner, her work brings science, soul, and practical application together. After returning to Jamaica, she created GWAAN LIKE to translate this work through culturally familiar language—introducing a system born from Jamaica and created for anyone, anywhere, who is ready to feel better within.
Hear What Readers Are Saying
It's a quick read, the tools in Gwaan Like are simple but if you actually apply them? Powerful.
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The Movement
A Jamaican-inspired movement turning a familiar phrase into a powerful invitation to look within and feel better about yourself and your life.
The Conversation
A book created to inspire honest introspection about how the way you think and feel influences the quality, joy and outcomes in your life.
The Practice
Simple tools designed to move beyond the page and become part of everyday life.
