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kikiko's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
Solid book that helps you understand you can work through fear and accomplish anything you want! Easy read that gets you moving to the right direction in your life
frankie_cam's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
tasurima's review against another edition
4.0
Despite it taking me almost three years to complete this book... I really liked it! I have read other self-help books during this time, and I found them all to be sharing pretty much the same messages: feeling fear is necessary for personal development and growth; not deciding is a decision; appreciate the here and now; be grateful for anything (good or bad) that happens, and see what you can learn from the experience. These are simple and obvious ideas, but I'm not sure I implement them in my day to day life.
I can also see why the last chapter about the 'Higher Self' can be off-putting for people... I was surprised however, to find these ideas to align with my views on faith and spirituality.
I'll probably leave this book lying around close to hand so that I can flick through it from time to time to re-calibrate myself when I might be going askew.
I can also see why the last chapter about the 'Higher Self' can be off-putting for people... I was surprised however, to find these ideas to align with my views on faith and spirituality.
I'll probably leave this book lying around close to hand so that I can flick through it from time to time to re-calibrate myself when I might be going askew.
transparent_tea's review
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.75
This is the third time I've read this book. I bought a physical copy of the book the second time because I knew that this book was going to be re-read in the future. As the author mentioned, this book is meant to be enjoyed but for this "phenomenal classic" to work, one should refer back to the book to refresh on the topics the author goes through. There are usually little nuggets one may have missed the first pass, which is more of a reason to re-read this book.
More than not, this book provides a framework to push one's self out of their comfort zone and readjust to the "new norm". However, some people are comfortable in their current state of mind/body/spirit, and that's fine because this book is for people who don't want to stay in the same place.
More than not, this book provides a framework to push one's self out of their comfort zone and readjust to the "new norm". However, some people are comfortable in their current state of mind/body/spirit, and that's fine because this book is for people who don't want to stay in the same place.
pocketvolcano's review
5.0
Absolutely wonderful book. I'm commiting myself to following the exercises therein and changing my life. A definite life-changing book, recommended for anyone and everyone.
alundeberg's review against another edition
4.0
If there is one self-help book for me to get, it is this one. I am a near-neurotic control freak who is often in the grip of anxiety. My thoughts feel all-encompassing and whirl about in my mind relentlessly; sometimes no amount of self-talk will settle them down. The majority of my worries stem from fear-- fear of being wrong, fear of losing something, fear that I did/did not do/say something, fear of things not working out, fear of disappointing others, fear of ... the list goes on. Jeffers explains that all fear stems from the belief that we won't be able to handle what life throws at us. She is an enthusiastic and passionate teacher who uses anecdotes from her life and others to show her readers how to overcome their fears. Each of the twelve chapters has exercises to guide one toward a more positive and fearless life. She provides concrete strategies on how to analyze one's fear, look at it objectively, and develop a healthy response. For me, this will be helpful.
Jeffers takes the reader through why we have fears, why others perpetuate our fears, and shows how we can move from a place of pain to one of power. She demonstrates how we can reshape our thinking and provides scripts for us to say to others who are not understanding our growth. Many of her strategies include journaling and looking at choices to make them "No-Lose" instead of "No-Win". Some of her strategies of posting positive quotes and affirmations everywhere and endlessly listening to motivational speakers are not my style, and she suggests listening to guided visualizations to open up our "Higher Selves". What I really appreciate about this book is her message to keep ourselves open to new opportunities and to say "yes" to life. Life may take us in directions that we did not envision ourselves going and we leave the path that we are on. She reaffirms that it is okay to leave that path, and our time on that path was not a waste, but a learning experience. We sometimes are afraid to deviate from our original plans because we fear looking like a failure or losing all of that time and investment.
As a high school teacher who works with kids planning and stressing over their future college lives, this book is a great resource. It gives me the language to talk to my students about their fears and how it is okay to change their minds and that they are not locked into a certain path or major. Many are afraid to make the "wrong" decision, thinking the results will be catastrophic. Using Jeffers' approach, I can guide them to see how different decisions offer different outcomes and experiences and learning. Sometimes the "right" decision turns out to be "wrong", but learning what doesn't work for us is just as important as what does. Jeffers also explains the importance of building a "whole" life, rather than having a life that hinges on one thing. If we lose that one thing, our life feels over, but if the one thing is one of many, our life still feels full. This is important information to impart on those going into adulthood.
I plan on revisiting the ideas and strategies of this book often to help loosen the grip of my anxiety and others.
Jeffers takes the reader through why we have fears, why others perpetuate our fears, and shows how we can move from a place of pain to one of power. She demonstrates how we can reshape our thinking and provides scripts for us to say to others who are not understanding our growth. Many of her strategies include journaling and looking at choices to make them "No-Lose" instead of "No-Win". Some of her strategies of posting positive quotes and affirmations everywhere and endlessly listening to motivational speakers are not my style, and she suggests listening to guided visualizations to open up our "Higher Selves". What I really appreciate about this book is her message to keep ourselves open to new opportunities and to say "yes" to life. Life may take us in directions that we did not envision ourselves going and we leave the path that we are on. She reaffirms that it is okay to leave that path, and our time on that path was not a waste, but a learning experience. We sometimes are afraid to deviate from our original plans because we fear looking like a failure or losing all of that time and investment.
As a high school teacher who works with kids planning and stressing over their future college lives, this book is a great resource. It gives me the language to talk to my students about their fears and how it is okay to change their minds and that they are not locked into a certain path or major. Many are afraid to make the "wrong" decision, thinking the results will be catastrophic. Using Jeffers' approach, I can guide them to see how different decisions offer different outcomes and experiences and learning. Sometimes the "right" decision turns out to be "wrong", but learning what doesn't work for us is just as important as what does. Jeffers also explains the importance of building a "whole" life, rather than having a life that hinges on one thing. If we lose that one thing, our life feels over, but if the one thing is one of many, our life still feels full. This is important information to impart on those going into adulthood.
I plan on revisiting the ideas and strategies of this book often to help loosen the grip of my anxiety and others.