Michelle Obama, the former first lady of the United States of America, has released the second volume of her personal diary.

She says this book is meant to show what she uses both professionally and personally to help her maintain balance and confidence.

In the second part of her personal memoir, "The Light We Carry," Michelle Obama makes it clear that she is a completely normal person, as are her fans and readers.

Michelle Obama says in her memoirs, "I also lie in bed at night sometimes, thinking about whether I am good enough," according to a report published by the German "Deutsche Welle" (DW).

Combo collects the Arabic and English covers of the first part of Michelle Obama's memoirs (Al-Jazeera)

Of course, Michelle Obama achieved a number of goals in addition to being a successful lawyer and mother of two daughters, author of best-selling books, and last but not least, living in the White House during the period from 2009 to 2017, as the wife of former US President Barack Obama.

But "there is doubt, uncertainty and injustice in those places as well. In fact, it's feelings that thrive there," says Michelle.

A lengthy report by the German news agency says that this kind of personal and modest writing style also inspired millions of her fans around the world in her previous autobiography, "Becaming", which she released in 2018.

Now, in her second book, Michelle, 58, gives readers a sneak peek into her "personal toolkit" as she continues her life's journey.

"This book aims to show what I keep, why I keep it, what I use professionally and personally to help me maintain balance and confidence, and what keeps me moving forward even in times of great anxiety and stress," says Michelle.

I'm so excited to go on #TheLightWeCarry Tour with these wonderful people!

I'll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can't wait to tell you more.

I hope you'll join us!

Get your ticket today: https://t.co/IZWLMRGTn5 pic.twitter.com/WcG8wm0OOr

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 5, 2022

Michelle Obama said in an interview with the dpa news agency that she had no answer to the question of why so many people hoped for her advice.

"To be honest, I've been wondering this myself over the years too! Why do people think I have all the answers? The truth is, I really don't. I learn just like everyone else."

But she also understands that for many people, the fact that she was one of the first black family to live in the White House had meaning, which also created a sense of duty.

Michelle Obama says the goal is to find and develop the light.

"If you know your light, you know yourself. You know your story in an honest way."

Much of Michelle's advice stems from her childhood (Shutterstock)

The former first lady writes about herself, her parents, growing up in Chicago, and her circle of friends.

She also writes about her celebrity husband and their two daughters, Malia and Sasha, who have moved into a separate home from their parents, living in a California apartment.

"Honestly, openness is still a bit scary for me... Writing these two books has taught me that every time I open up and take a step towards others, they take a step directly at me. And that's hard," she says.

Former US President Barack Obama and his daughters shop for books in Washington (Al-Jazeera)

Authentic relationships are especially important, Michelle writes. "My real friends know what I look like without make-up, in bad lighting and in inconspicuous angles. They've seen me messy. They might even know what my feet smell like. But most importantly, they They know my true feelings, my true self, and I know them too."

Much of Michelle's advice stems from her own childhood. "Popular, confident kids - as I used to tell my daughters - are especially intimidating," she says.

Michelle Obama: My real friends know how I look without makeup (Netflix)

But there are some new tips as well, which are things Michelle learned during the Corona pandemic.

She reveals that she suffered from feelings that were about to turn into depression, and that she was suffering from a "feeling of hopelessness".

But the question is: How did you deal with that?

The answer is: by "weaving the threads".

"One of the things I talk about in this book is the power of small things, and how simple actions and gestures can give us space to reset and recover ourselves," she told dpa.

"For me these days, that still means a lot of knitting, as it gives me space to do something small and find peace and quiet in the middle of everything that's going on."