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A review by lattelibrarian
The Healthy Mind Toolkit: Simple Strategies to Get Out of Your Own Way and Enjoy Your Life by Alice Boyes
4.0
Alice Boyes reminds me of my therapist. It makes sense, given Boyes' background in psychology. Her book and toolkit offers a plethora of optimism as well as ways to manage one's thinking. Discussing personal thoughts, relationships, work, and money, she explains why we might think the way we do, how to think differently, and asks questions that reinforce what we've been reading.
For me, the most helpful tool was the division between "valid vs helpful" thinking. Instead of thinking shoulds and coulds and whether something is valid, ask instead whether a certain thought is helpful. Is it valid to worry about one's relationship? Perhaps. But is it helpful? If not, you may want to do something to try to circumvent those worries.
Overall, this was a pleasant read and one that I may return to from time to time.
For me, the most helpful tool was the division between "valid vs helpful" thinking. Instead of thinking shoulds and coulds and whether something is valid, ask instead whether a certain thought is helpful. Is it valid to worry about one's relationship? Perhaps. But is it helpful? If not, you may want to do something to try to circumvent those worries.
Overall, this was a pleasant read and one that I may return to from time to time.