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Grow With Intention by MuchelleB

7 Self-Help Books That (Actually, For Real) Changed My Life [Episode 7]

Jan 13, 2024
Discover transformative books like 'Learned Optimism' and 'Unwinding Anxiety' that changed the speaker's life. Explore forgiveness as a mental health tool and the significance of connected communication in relationships. Learn about finding relief from chronic pain through 'The Way Out' and the power of honest journaling for overcoming wrist pain.
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Quick takeaways

  • 'Learned Optimism' by Martin Seligman provides tools to develop non-negative thinking styles and manage anxiety.
  • 'Unwinding Anxiety' by Judd Brewer helps in understanding and managing different periods of anxiety and non-anxiety in life.

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Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman

In the podcast, the host discusses a book called 'Learned Optimism' by Martin Seligman. The book focuses on non-negative thinking rather than positive thinking and provides tools and techniques to develop more helpful thinking styles. A notable feature of the book is a quiz at the beginning that reveals the reader's unhelpful thought patterns. The host found this book to be highly influential and helpful in managing feelings of anxiety.

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