The Power of Self-Coaching : The Five Essential Steps to Creating the Life You Want

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Summary: Are You Talking to Me?
Review: I don't have depression or anxiety and I swear I will never go to a psychologist or psychiatrist. I rarely even go to regular doctors, but am slightly more convinced of the importance of dentists.

Imagine my surprise when I found myself reading Dr. Luciani's book, realizing that many of the habits of insecurity and control could be found in my own life. I came across Dr. Luciani's philosophy of Self-Talk and his views on the habit-based nature of anxiety and depression on his website. Through reading his thoughtful and empathetic answers to truly troubled individuals seeking comfort and understanding, I was moved to read Dr. Luciani's articles and then to purchase The Power of Self-Coaching.

I still won't go to a doctor, but Dr. Luciani's book made me realize that my lifelong anxiousness and fear of failure are habits that I can break through sustained positive affirmation. Self-Coaching is a great tool for everyone struggling to deal with the stress of modern families and careers, regardless of whether you have a diagnosis of anxiety or depression, or are just feeling nervy all of the time.

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Summary: Coach Self Talk Works!
Review: I have the CD audio version of this book; its wonderful listening to the author speak in empathetic and supportive tones and sound intense when he speaks like a coach. I'm convinced that the self talk approach is a good way to silence the negative thinking.

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Summary: Power to change your life!
Review: I just purchased your new book and I'm so excited to start reading. I'm reading the introduction right now and the thought came to me that no other person (meaning no other Doctor/Author) except someone who's gone through anxiety etc.. could get that precise and come up with these accurate conclusions. It's cut and dried with you. I like that!! And even then, they wouldn't be able to put it into words like you do. It's marvelous, brilliant, and reassuring. Thanks AGAIN!

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Summary: The Book That Helped Me Most
Review: Joe Luciani's easy-to-follow exercises and his viewpoint on life has made the biggest impact in my life. This is the first book that made absolute sense to me and gave me a roadmap for everyday life. Now I start each day with a sense of purpose and complete happiness. Thank you Joe!

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Summary: Sometimes the Best Things in Life are the Easiest!
Review: Last year when I read Dr. Luciani's book on Self-Coaching I was convinced that his simple, straightforward method of healing was exactly what I needed. And was I ever right! Take it from me, I've spent years in therapy and never realized the simple truth about healing. As Dr. Luciani says, two words: habit and control. Understanding these concepts has literally turned my life around. I just received my copy of The Power of Self-Coaching and haven't been able to put it down. It is the perfect sequel for taking that next step towards complete happiness. I particularly liked his Self-Talk section, which has been totally revised and updated with more expansive exercises and techniques. I was visiting Dr. Luciani's website (www.self-coaching.net) where I learned about his new book...I can't tell you how much these books have changed my life nor can I tell you how powerful his message is. Buy the book, find out for yourself!

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Summary: better than meds!
Review: READ THIS AND REAP THE POSITIVE BENEFITS THAT AWAIT!
Ive just finished tapering off my last few mgs of Effexor and was delighted to have received this book as a congratulatory present. Though i do think that medication is useful and effective when used at the appropriate time (given to the appropriate person) the only way to permanently rid yourself of depression and anxiety is to end the negative thinking patterns YOU create. Yoga philosophy has historically shed light on this idea by teaching that self-loathing and judgement are unnecessary evils that inhibit health, love, and happiness. Dr. Luciani's model provides a perfect and concise way to beat these comfortable yet detrimental habits that plague our minds and prevent us from 'healthy' thinking. His approach is very digestable and extremely encouraging (though not so much so that you find yourself rolling your eyes!). Dr. Luciani suceeds in writing this follow up book on self-coaching that connects to a wide audience with his do-it-yourself attitude and gameplan while supporting and coaching his reader on the sidelines. Much thanks. And my health insurance thanks you too (no more meds!)



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Summary: Take Control of Your Life!
Review: Self-Coaching to the rescue...again! After reading "Self-Coaching: The Five Essential Steps to Creating the Life You Want," I felt incredibly liberated, as if a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. Dr. Luciani's straightforward approach is so user-friendly but incredibly powerful. I never realized how my insecurity about certain issues held me back from experiencing true fulfillment and happiness in many areas of my life. Dr. Luciani certainly has tapped the pulse of the postmodern American human condition. Everyone should read this book.



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Summary: A Life-Changing Book!
Review: The Power of Self-Coaching is a book for our times. It's uplifting, encouraging, and very realistic, and it really does teach you how to help yourself achieve the life you want to have. I highly recommend it for everyone. Dr Luciani's earlier book about Anxiety and Depression introduced Self-Coaching, and this one expands on it and shows how Self-Coaching applies to all kinds of problems and difficulties in life. One suggestion, though: It might be tempting to skip the introduction and early chapters, and go straight to the Five Steps -- but I urge you not to do that. Every section of the book, including the Introduction, is instructive and helpful. Dr Luciani gives the reader a series of insights, which lead to the steps to take to be the person you want to be.

This book has helped me change my life, and I'm happy for every reader who discovers it. Don't lend it to friends; make them buy their own. You'll want to re-read it if old habits of thought begin to catch up with you again, and you can use it as a reference and guide, as I do.

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Summary: This book is it!
Review: The Power of Self-Coaching is without exception, the BEST self-help book I've ever read (and I've read many). It never occurred to me that I could actually change my ho-hum life, but that's because I was victim. Self-Coaching has taught me that I have a choice. I no longer feel driven by habits of insecurity and doubt. Thanks to this book, I am now learning to live more spontaneously and effortlessly. Take it from me, it's not that hard, not once you know what to do.

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Summary: This is a must read!
Review: The Power of Self-Coaching...Amazon price $11.17. A book that will motivate and inspire you to actually change your life...priceless! Without doubt,the best self-help book I've ever read!