Find Your Power: Boost Your Inner Strengths, Break Through Blocks and Achieve Inspired Action (Paperback)

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"This is one of the very few books I always want to have by my bedside. With each chapter I've had further insights and breakthroughs. It has given me practical encouragement with many areas of my life, helping me with personal issues, my work and in responding to my concerns about the world. I can't think of anyone who wouldn't benefit from the tools in this book." Dr Linda Crook, family doctor and artist "Chris Johnstone is inspiring. With his book, Find Your Power, he has made a great contribution to our culture and society" Malcolm Stern, author, psychotherapist "Clear, accessible and full of deep wisdom" Elisabeth Winkler, Editor, Living Earth "I hope to see Chris Johnstone's book on personal power published as soon as possible, because I look forward to using it in my courses and workshops. As a writer, trainer, and lecturer travelling worldwide, I have worked with Dr. Johnstone for almost two decades. I greatly appreciate his accurate and creative applications of systems thinking and deep ecology, and I believe his book will make a great difference in the lives of countless people." Joanna Macy, author and lecturer on spirituality and social change, California, USA "I am very impressed by Chris Johnstone's new book. He brings together a number of crucial themes relating to 'personal power' in a succinct, very clear and readable way. I believe Find Your Power has much to offer both the layperson and professionals working in a wide range of fields. It will fulfil an important need." David Hicks, Professor, Faculty of Education, Bath Spa University College "Powerful stuff indeed. This book has made me realise where I've been going wrong for years. Will definitely recommend to friends and family". Dr Rachel Fleming, journalist for The Spark newspaper. "Find Your Power is a different kind of self-help book. It describes, in detail, how we can move into our potential, helping ourselves and the world at the same time." Mary-Jayne Rust, Psychotherapist."

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To make positive changes in our lives, we need to find and unleash our inner power. Often viewed as an external force that is wielded over others, "Find Your Power" offers a different perspective on power as an internal force that supports our values, helps us overcome obstacles, improves our relationships and moves us toward our goals, allowing us to take control of our own destinies. Find Your Power is for people who want to improve their lives, their relationships, their work or our world. Using accessible language and diagrams, the book helps to: define and focus goals; recognise and tackle inner resistance and obstacles; and unleash the inner power needed to succeed. With the "call to adventure" as a starting point, "Find Your Power" draws on new motivational psychology developed within the addictions treatment field. Successful medical doctor, professional consultant and well-known specialist in addictions therapy, Chris Johnstone shows how he has helped thousands deepen their motivation to achieve their goals. His proven methods give us the inspiration to start on a path, the courage to recover from setbacks, and the power to design a life of joy.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   14 of 14 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to self-help literature, especially for those with an interest in green politics, 7 Jan 2007 By  S. P. Moses (Epsom, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews    This is an excellent introductory book to the world of self-help literature. Author Chris Johnstone quotes from all the greats: Anthony Robbins, Susan Jeffers, Stephen Covey, Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi and - most extensively - Martin Seligman. So if you've already read widely in the field of self improvement then you are going to get some feelings of déjà vu. Johnstone also outlines many neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) techniques, though they are not described as such. There is something to be said for 'repetition being the mother of retention' (as Tony Robbins might say) though - and there's enough new material to keep interest levels high. The most interesting sections of this book are when Johnstone describes his own experience of using the techniques he describes. He made international headlines when he successfully challenged doctors' long working hours, which might have seemed an impossible task at the outset. His current work in addictions gives him an unusual outlook and it's interesting to see how this perspective is relevant. Johnstone also has a strong ecological interest which informs the climax of this book. The lack of power people feel in the light of modern ecological concerns is a useful metaphor for those without interest in 'green' politics, but acts as a blueprint for action for those who want to save the planet. Johnstone is at his most interesting when taking inspiration from Joseph Campbell. The idea of looking at life as an adventure is an inspiring one. This acts as a metaphor for what Johnstone calls 'process thinking.' If we try and do everything at once then we will not achieve our goals, but if we see each step as part of the process (or adventure) then things seem more manageable and exciting. We are also more likely to persist in the face of adversity. I like the way Johnstone applies Campbell's concept of 'threshold guardians' - which could be a giant troll that guards a bridge or a haunted forest to travel through - to real lives. Threshold guardians are things that bar our way and must be overcome before we can progress in the adventure/our life. It might just be that I find life easier to cope with if I can see it as a story. Using the examples of the exploits of Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker add to the accessibility of the book, without undercutting the usefulness of the tools on offer. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   13 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A book that will change your life, 27 May 2006 By  K. V. Ragnarsdottir "Vala Ragnarsdottir" (Bristol, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Chris Johnstone has the remarkable talent of drawing out the best in all of us. If you feel stuck or in a rut the simple steps and exercises the book outlinses gives you inner strengths to move through blocks and undertake positive changes in your life - whether they are in your peronal or professional life. You can also become an active agent in averting looming environmental chrisis. Following the insipring guidance in the book has given me a clear sight of where I want to go - and made me happier. I recommend "Find Your Power" very strongly to people of all ages. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars How to make things better, 15 May 2006 By  A. Hewitt "Anthony Hewitt" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This is a fantastic book, well set out, and completely practical and inspiring at the same time! Chris firmly believes we can all make our lives much more the way we want, and clearly and simply shows ways of doing this. He even anticipates the potential obstacles and suggests how these can be overcome. This is a book clearly based on a lot of experience helping people find how to fulfil their potential and realise their dreams. If you are serious about improving your life, this is an excellent guide, and a lot cheaper than therapy! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 15 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring and very practical book I found this book extremely easy to read and more importantly easy to apply both on a personal level and as a therapist. Read more Published 6 months ago by Ms. J. L. Horsfall 5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring read Through my work as a GP I am often looking for easy to use, but effective and professional self help books to recommend patients, and despite the plethora of literature available... Read more Published 13 months ago by Dr. J. Buchan 5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, fun and from the heart As a health professional, I am always looking for books to recommend to both patients and students and Chris Johnstone's book is definitely one I would recommend. Read more Published 16 months ago by C. M. Ward 5.0 out of 5 stars Create The Life You Want Find Your Power by Dr Chris Johnstone is a clear and precise toolkit with a step-by-step process to access your inner power. Read more Published 16 months ago by Cliona O. Conaill 5.0 out of 5 stars This important book helps us to see how we can become more then passive participants in the flow of life. I was at a wedding this summer and the groom said something brilliantly honest that stuck with me. He said that proposing to his girlfriend was the only real choice he had ever... Read more Published 16 months ago by Matthew Mellen 5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and inspirational This is a brilliant book. Dr Johnstone combines a wide vision of what is possible with practical nitty gritty exercises and insights. Read more Published 19 months ago by Mrs. M. Lyth 5.0 out of 5 stars The adventure of our lives. This is my third time of reading Chris Johnstone's book and every time I pick it up I come away with something different from it. Read more Published 21 months ago by J. Smith 5.0 out of 5 stars straight talking to the point I have read a lot of self help books, but this one is very different. It gives you background information like they all do, but then he gives you lots of skills and strategies... Read more Published 21 months ago by ** 5.0 out of 5 stars This book is head and shoulders above the rest .... Chris Johnstone's book `Find Your Power' is unique in that it presents both the theory of and the practical application of developing personal power. Read more Published 22 months ago by Julie Bennett 5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational This book is amazing and empowering, inspiring and down to earth, sound, sensible, practical, positive and highly readable. Read more Published 22 months ago by Sara Lawlor Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 15 customer reviews...

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