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Unlocks the secrets of overcoming negative behaviour and beliefs, building-self-esteem and creating the will to live the life you want
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Given the chance, most people prefer to think in ways that make them feel confident, relaxed, secure, positive and optimistic. So what's stopping them? The simple answer is learned behaviours, usually from negative influences in their life. We all learn by imitation, so if our childhood was marked by criticism from parents and teachers, we tend to develop exaggerated powers of self-criticism. Nothing we do is good enough, and we talk ourselves into believing that nothing ever will be. This cycle of negativity becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy that saps our will to change things for the better. Gillian Riley's inspirational book gets to the roots of willpower, explaining how it develops and how it can be increased. She offers strategies to overcome negative thoughts and build motivation, thereby improving confidence and self-esteem, two vital components of willpower. These in turn will help you to:--Affirm your sense of self-worth and ability--Improve relationships--Overcome addictive behaviours--Inspire and encourage others--Achieve your dreams--Enhance your life (20021018)
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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book can actually be summed up in a couple of sentences: Willpowercomes from recognising you have a choice. A choice to stop doing but moreimportantly - a choice to do. And this is the crux of the matter - toomany of us say "Oh, I can't do this and I must not do that.'
Truewillpower comes from saying: "I could do that IF I WANTED TO" but I choosenot to. There is real peace in realising that just because I want to stopdoing something does not necessarily mean I am denied it. Otherwise thelaw of rebellion comes in - the more I CAN'T have it, the more I wantit!
If there were a downside to this book for me it would be that the authorfocuses on the obvious habits to give up - smoking, overeating and so on.There are many more habits than that! But she has done us all a realservice in identifying some of the possible components of willpower, andas usual the most useful information (above) is often the mostparadoxical. Although not Eastern wisdom the principles remind me of suchstatements as:
"Give it up to get it back" and "non-attachment"
I do reccomend this book although if you want a more cognative approach tothinking about willpower I would go for something like The Secrets ofPersonal Mastery by Michael Hall.
All the best
Douglas
Truewillpower comes from saying: "I could do that IF I WANTED TO" but I choosenot to. There is real peace in realising that just because I want to stopdoing something does not necessarily mean I am denied it. Otherwise thelaw of rebellion comes in - the more I CAN'T have it, the more I wantit!
If there were a downside to this book for me it would be that the authorfocuses on the obvious habits to give up - smoking, overeating and so on.There are many more habits than that! But she has done us all a realservice in identifying some of the possible components of willpower, andas usual the most useful information (above) is often the mostparadoxical. Although not Eastern wisdom the principles remind me of suchstatements as:
"Give it up to get it back" and "non-attachment"
I do reccomend this book although if you want a more cognative approach tothinking about willpower I would go for something like The Secrets ofPersonal Mastery by Michael Hall.
All the best
Douglas
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Once again, as with all Gillian's books, this is a masterpiece in clear, easy to understand explanation. The reader will leave the book in no doubt about what willpower means, how it affects their lives and what to do to help improve it. The science and research are clearly explained but easy to understand. I was fascinated to realise just how much of our lives is influenced by our ability (or lack of ability) to exercise willpower. Gillian often refers to willpower as 'freewill' which I feel is not only a kinder word but a good description in itself of what we are dealing with.
Most books quite readily tell you 'why' but seldom tell you 'how' - Gillian's books are always the complete package, and once read, you are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to tackle problem areas yourself. Highly recommended.
Most books quite readily tell you 'why' but seldom tell you 'how' - Gillian's books are always the complete package, and once read, you are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to tackle problem areas yourself. Highly recommended.
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and all of Gilians books! So clear and profound! You wont regret it! Grab it - and feel your perception change. Love
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