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Summary: How to quit being your own worst enemy
Review: "Obsessing about the past is never going to change it; and while it allows us to see where we've been, the past isn't a roadmap for the future." ~Dr. Joy Browne In my time online I've met a lot of people with seemingly insurmountable problems and I've had a few of my own. Sometimes you literally do feel "stuck in a continuing pattern of negativity." Now, I'm a naturally positive person at heart and I tend to agree with Dr. Joy Browne when she says that there are ways to solve any problem. I also agree that you make your worst decisions when you are not feeling good about yourself. Once you learn how to boost your self-esteem, you can gain more control over all aspects of your life. That might mean that you give up unrealistic fantasies about how you imagine your life to be. While you can create the life of your dreams, there is room for a reality check. You can literally become your own worst enemy. Dr. Joy Browne presents an 8-step program to encourage a change in perspective, show you how to overcome negative life patters and show you that your failures may be blessings in disguise. It took me about 6 years to understand the "failure is a blessing" tip, but hey, I finally got it and decided to stop being a victim of a universal conspiracy that was definitely trying to destroy my life. Through this book you will learn to analyze your life. Through analysis you can determine what is not working. Once you admit that something is not working, you have a base from which to work. Dr. Joy Browne believes that solutions do exist, but they must be found and applied to be useful. Solutions should also be feasible. I enjoyed reading her 13 ways to remain stuck in negative thinking. While humorous, they are very true. I now believe that may of us enjoy being in pain because otherwise we would find faster solutions to our problems. Playing the role of victim allows us to release responsibility for our lives. "Without this ability to see alternatives, you're left seeing yourself as either victim or victimizer, which leaves you stuck in a miserable place." ~Dr. Joy Browne Throughout this book, problems are presented and analyzed. You won't believe the situations people have gotten themselves into. Page 153 is just a nightmare situation that I can't believe even happened. However, even in the worst situation, there are solutions. Walking away from a problem is sometimes the best solution. You can't solve everything in life because often the people in your life won't agree with your solution. There is a limit to how much a human should have to endure. I enjoyed reading about the breathing techniques to alleviate stress and was pleased to read that Dr. Joy Browne is taking yoga classes. Yes, with all the problems she deals with, she needs yoga. Yoga also gives you a new perspective on your life and if you haven't tried it yet, it could be a solution to a hundred problems you can't solve. By doing yoga, you connect with your deeper self and can deal with problems in a more rational manner. Instead of panicking over situations, you view them from a distance without as much attachment. I love how she advises you to just turn off the TV, Phone, Radio, etc. This is what I have to do at times. I need my yoga time! "Getting Unstuck" presents solutions for impossible situations. I enjoyed Dr. Joy Browne's wit and realistic solutions. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who hosts her own internationally syndicated daily radio show. One of the best lines in this book: "If what you're doing isn't working for you, stop doing it." Persistence definitely does not always lead to pleasure. I still believe that self-centeredness is the cause of all the problems in the world and self-sacrifice is the solution to many problems. Living that way does seem impossible, but if you can try to be less selfish, you start to see more beauty in your life. There is definitely beauty in sacrifice of the self, within reason. Selfishness has rarely brought me happiness and normally leaves me stuck in a bog of despair. Dr. Joy Browne helps you to avoid the bogs. She encourages you to take the higher path, think about your life in a realistic way and set realistic goals. I'm always interested in people's names and how they relate to their vocations. Dr. "JOY" speaks volumes. If you want more joy in your life, this book will show you how to chase down joy through making better choices. ~TheRebeccaReview.com
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Summary: How to quit being your own worst enemy
Review: "Obsessing about the past is never going to change it; and while it allows us to see where we've been, the past isn't a roadmap for the future." ~Dr. Joy Browne In my time online I've met a lot of people with seemingly insurmountable problems and I've had a few of my own. Sometimes you literally do feel "stuck in a continuing pattern of negativity." Now, I'm a naturally positive person at heart and I tend to agree with Dr. Joy Browne when she says that there are ways to solve any problem. I also agree that you make your worst decisions when you are not feeling good about yourself. Once you learn how to boost your self-esteem, you can gain more control over all aspects of your life. That might mean that you give up unrealistic fantasies about how you imagine your life to be. While you can create the life of your dreams, there is room for a reality check. You can literally become your own worst enemy. Dr. Joy Browne presents an 8-step program to encourage a change in perspective, show you how to overcome negative life patters and show you that your failures may be blessings in disguise. It took me about 6 years to understand the "failure is a blessing" tip, but hey, I finally got it and decided to stop being a victim of a universal conspiracy that was definitely trying to destroy my life. Through this book you will learn to analyze your life. Through analysis you can determine what is not working. Once you admit that something is not working, you have a base from which to work. Dr. Joy Browne believes that solutions do exist, but they must be found and applied to be useful. Solutions should also be feasible. I enjoyed reading her 13 ways to remain stuck in negative thinking. While humorous, they are very true. I now believe that may of us enjoy being in pain because otherwise we would find faster solutions to our problems. Playing the role of victim allows us to release responsibility for our lives. "Without this ability to see alternatives, you're left seeing yourself as either victim or victimizer, which leaves you stuck in a miserable place." ~Dr. Joy Browne Throughout this book, problems are presented and analyzed. You won't believe the situations people have gotten themselves into. Page 153 is just a nightmare situation that I can't believe even happened. However, even in the worst situation, there are solutions. Walking away from a problem is sometimes the best solution. You can't solve everything in life because often the people in your life won't agree with your solution. There is a limit to how much a human should have to endure. I enjoyed reading about the breathing techniques to alleviate stress and was pleased to read that Dr. Joy Browne is taking yoga classes. Yes, with all the problems she deals with, she needs yoga. Yoga also gives you a new perspective on your life and if you haven't tried it yet, it could be a solution to a hundred problems you can't solve. By doing yoga, you connect with your deeper self and can deal with problems in a more rational manner. Instead of panicking over situations, you view them from a distance without as much attachment. I love how she advises you to just turn off the TV, Phone, Radio, etc. This is what I have to do at times. I need my yoga time! "Getting Unstuck" presents solutions for impossible situations. I enjoyed Dr. Joy Browne's wit and realistic solutions. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who hosts her own internationally syndicated daily radio show. One of the best lines in this book: "If what you're doing isn't working for you, stop doing it." Persistence definitely does not always lead to pleasure. I still believe that self-centeredness is the cause of all the problems in the world and self-sacrifice is the solution to many problems. Living that way does seem impossible, but if you can try to be less selfish, you start to see more beauty in your life. There is definitely beauty in sacrifice of the self, within reason. Selfishness has rarely brought me happiness and normally leaves me stuck in a bog of despair. Dr. Joy Browne helps you to avoid the bogs. She encourages you to take the higher path, think about your life in a realistic way and set realistic goals. I'm always interested in people's names and how they relate to their vocations. Dr. "JOY" speaks volumes. If you want more joy in your life, this book will show you how to chase down joy through making better choices. ~TheRebeccaReview.com
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Summary: great help for problem solving
Review: Thank you Joy for giving us such a complete guide to solving our problems now we don't even need to call you radio show to get you wonderful advice and apply it to our lives.
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