Take Back Your Power ... Knock Out Life Challenges - Self Empowerment - Book 6

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Each of these chapters are filled with skilled insight for the reader. I found the various principles easy to "get" or understand then apply to every day life. Morin answers this objection in the introduct In the face of several unexpected family deaths, Amy Morin has learned to meet these challenges head on. Morin answers this objection in the introduction saying, "Good habits are important, but it's often our bad habits that prevent us from reaching our full potential.

You can have all the good habits in the world, but if you keep doing the bad habits alongside the good ones, you'll struggle to reach your goals.

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Think of it this way: I highly recommend this book. These guiding principles can put you on the path to a changed life. Jan 18, Sharon rated it did not like it Shelves: May 16, Sara rated it it was ok. The case studies are mildly interesting, but the advice seems largely self-evident. Dec 06, Dave Warawa rated it it was amazing Shelves: I was a huge fan of Amy Morin's blog post on this topic when it went viral.

The moment the book came out, I knew it would be at the top of my reading list. The 13 Things that she refers to are synonymous with success on a business or personal level. Amy gives you the framework to recognize where you stand on the 13 Things, as well as tips and suggestions to improve. I found myself shaking my head occasionally saying - "Yep, I do that.

This book is a great read. It isn't a fun read, or even an entertaining one, but it IS great. Because it summarizes really well a huge chunk of the skills and reflections I've learned through years of medical attention for mental health issues. Morin really knows how to make her points clear, and expresses them in a way that allows the reader to reflect without guilt.

Questions are asked to help people identify the point within themselves, and then good and bad habits are discussed with qui This book is a great read. Questions are asked to help people identify the point within themselves, and then good and bad habits are discussed with quick points at the end of each chapter to summarize. I can't say I loved reading this, because really, it wouldn't be healthy if I did love reading a book that made me think critically about myself, but I DID love what this book had to say.

I recommend this for anyone who struggles with things in life. Being mentally strong is NOT the same as being mentally healthy - but it's a great stepping stone to getting there. Dec 29, Sarah Howe rated it it was ok. If you are still working through grief or trauma or self worth pieces in your life, this is not the gentle and supportive book you need.

Morin dismisses so many important emotional aspects of mental processing that it is actually hurtful to those of us struggling or in the middle of the work. Many passages were so square and edgy they sort of cut right to the 'how come you haven't done this already', as if changing your thought process is just that easy for everyone.

I almost experienced physical pain at the beginning because it was so cut and dried. Lacks well-researched advice and stories as well as reflective pointers. The book is a good starter for those who are looking for a little bit of a 'brain spring cleaning', but this is absolutely not a book to help you with anything more than changing some of those small surface negative thoughts. Buy a Brene Brown book instead please!! Oct 09, Katie rated it really liked it. Rating things is getting harder the more I read.

I was actually slightly surprised about the bad reviews of this book but by the end I realized it's impossible to read and not feel like at least one of the chapters is ABOUT ME. Which, depending on how you take criticism, would get one Rather Riled Up. That and the tone of this book is a bit odd. On the other hand, it makes sense, Rating things is getting harder the more I read. As for content, there is nothing "new" but it's a good collection of "best practices" obviously not for everyone but in general , and the chapters seemed pretty well laid out: I need to go back and note some of the exercises so I can do them.

At times this book felt like a slap across the face, but at this particular moment in life it felt like a good correction and I know if I make the effort I can improve my mental health. Dec 17, Jenny Baker rated it liked it Shelves: Some readers took offense to this book, but I didn't see anything horrible about it. When I read self-improvement books, I'm mainly looking for a few tips that will help me in some way and I skip anything that I don't think is relevant. Here are the 13 things: They don't fear tak Some readers took offense to this book, but I didn't see anything horrible about it.

In some of these areas, I'm doing pretty darn good! There were four that jumped out at me, because they're some of my bigger issues. For privacy, I'm not going to say which ones. Now that I've acknowledged those areas, maybe finally I can make some progress. I'd love to be happier and more successful. LOL When you read this, it helps if you step back emotionally and not read it as criticism. Mar 24, Tim Johnson rated it liked it.

After reading this book I can honestly say that mentally strong people are a bunch of selfish, narcissistic jerks. There's no doubt that Morin has survived some really rough times and she therefore has my deepest sympathies. She has developed a list and although I don't struggle with most of the items on said list there were one or two that made me stop and think.

I don't worry about things I can't control or repeat mistakes. I don't fear change or expect immediate results. Some mist After reading this book I can honestly say that mentally strong people are a bunch of selfish, narcissistic jerks. Some mistakes I made early in life were grave enough to have lifelong repercussions and so I have frequently wondered how things would be different if I had avoided those pitfalls mentally strong people don't live in the past.

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Reading this has made me aware of this tendency and I have resolved not to waste time on it anymore. So even if you consider yourself a strong person, just remember that nobody's perfect and keep an open mind. You may find strategies to combat something you didn't even realize was weighing you down. Feb 09, Kyle Nicholas rated it it was ok Shelves: Really, this book is a reiteration of what has been said elsewhere, multiple times.

I may not even finish it because it's so unoriginal. Oct 25, Christopher Lawson rated it it was amazing. This book grew out of a series of tragic events in the author's life. Three years after her mother died, Amy's husband, still young, suddenly died of a heart attack. Now she not only had lost her mother, she had lost her husband as well. After these tragic events, the author decided to write down what she had personally learned: First thoughts, second behavior 3rd emotions. It leads to new problems and can have serious consequences.

The author sites a study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, which shows that people who feel gratitude don't get sick as often as others. Develop self awareness of your sense of entitlement.

Here's one simple one: If you're upset or emotionally reactive, take the time to calm down. Instead of drinking alcohol to cope with stress, a person could identify alternative strategies, such as going for a walk or calling a friend. Finally, in order to maintain mental strength try coaching yourself. First monitor your behavior, secondly, regulate your emotions, thirdly think about your thoughts. I learned a lot of good ideas.

At the conclusion of the book the author provides references to support her various conclusions. I do not know the author of this book, and no one requested I write this review. Dec 16, Emily Udell rated it really liked it. Author Amy Morin sent me a copy of this book gratis because I wrote a roller derby version of the Forbes article she wrote, which was a sort of truncated version of the full work. This book gives you a lot of truly helpful strategies for improving your capacity for dealing with adversity and becoming someone who can handle challenges, find everyday happiness and satisfaction, and prime yourself for success.

Morin draws on her experience, not only as a therapist, but having dealt Full disclosure: Morin draws on her experience, not only as a therapist, but having dealt with unexpected hardship in her own life. Her ideas aren't quick-fix solutions, so reading the book is just a start on your road to more productive ways of dealing with hardships that may occur in your personal or professional life.

She really hones in on the kind of unhelpful thinking that can crop up and make you unhappy and unproductive — things like trying to please other people too much, resenting others' successes, thinking the world owes you something and expecting immediate results. If you can't relate to any of those, you probably need to do some self-reflection!

Morin peppers the book with anecdotes from her therapy career, showing the reader how her patients had been doing the opposite of the 13 mentally strong characteristics and what they did to transform their thinking. These were some of my favorite parts of the book, and I often wished the human stories went deeper. However, she did have to get through the 13 concepts she wanted to highlight.

Those who enjoy reading books with a predictable structure will enjoy this facet of the work — each chapter starts with an introduction and a patient story, then a breakdown of the characteristics of the behavior and an explanation of why it's harmful, then moves on to strategies to work on it often with success anecdotes , concluded with a neat summary at the end. For me, this made the book actually feel a bit too predictable at times, but many will enjoy how organized and accessible it makes the material. Overall, if there's nothing in this book that you have to work on, more power to you.

Even chapters on issues that I thought weren't problems for me personally— like fearing alone time — had useful tips for me. I delayed in reading the book because I broke my hand right after the author sent it to me, but I found when I returned to it, it helped me reflect on the difficult experience I'd just had and how I'd handled it. I'll continue to work on this stuff long after having read the book, and I look forward to future insights Morin has to offer.

Each of these 13 topics could probably be a book on its own. Dec 10, Connie Kuntz rated it liked it. In any event, all you need to know from me are these 13 Things I Gleaned from this Book: Reminded me of an old friend who also hate linoleum. In fact, complaining is I don't care how many times Dr. I don't care that Oprah overcame poverty. I don't care that the Hershey dude learned from his mistakes. Those aren't thirteen things, but I had to hustle to write this and anyway, you catch my drift.

Sep 09, Kris rated it it was ok. It felt cliched and tired and trite. I sympathize with the author. Mar 03, Carol rated it really liked it. In the book, "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," Amy Morin describes 13 very common self-defeating behaviors that many people often do in response to stress and life, generally and how you can learn not to engage in these behaviors.

Amy is a psychotherapist and a licensed clinical social worker, so she knew what people should do when loved ones die. When In the book, "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," Amy Morin describes 13 very common self-defeating behaviors that many people often do in response to stress and life, generally and how you can learn not to engage in these behaviors. When grief happens to a therapist, though, it knocks a therapist just as hard as anybody else.

The story of how this book came to be is a grand testimony to the hunger readers have for what Amy has to say. The post went viral. Then Forbes asked Amy to become a columnist. All this from one little post! Well, her post wasn't exactly "little. Amy starts with stories of loss.

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Her voice is warm, soothing and comforting, like an old friend. You can imagine her in your living room, while you're soaking up her insights. You want to know how Amy coped because you want to know how you can cope - with a current or previous loss you can't resolve - or how to cope with stress from difficult situations. Or, how you'll cope when grief again comes knocking. Easier said than done. But better than enumerating what mentally strong people do NOT do, Amy helps you become mentally strong.

That's why her book is so helpful. A pearl of wisdom from Amy's book: Think of it this way - You're only as good as your worst habits. Bad habits are like heavy weights that you drag around as you go around your day -- they'll slow you down, tire you out, and frustrate you.

In spite of your hard work and talent, they'll frustrate and you'll struggle to reach your full potential when you've got certain thoughts, behaviors and feelings holding you back. It is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality. Browse through the book and look at the chapter headings. Amy's book can change the way you see yourself and how you meet challenges. And it can help you become mentally strong -- or mentally stronger. Overall a good book, has good insights for each of us - Recommend.

Aug 23, Angie Dokos rated it really liked it. This book is full of helpful info.

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Jun 15, Janeen rated it it was amazing. And there is always room for improvement. If your mental muscles aren't being maintained or strengthened, they'll begin to atrophy. It might have been personal hubris, but I remember first seeing this book and thinking "I do those 13 things As I read the book I realized that I was guilty of some of the self-defeati "Just like you need to work to maintain your physical strength, mental strength requires ongoing maintenance. As I read the book I realized that I was guilty of some of the self-defeating habits she discussed.

We all are guilty of not being mentally strong in some areas: The book is like therapy -- you only get out of it, what you give. As I got honest with myself while reading the book, I reflected on some of the weak spots in my life and also where I am strong. The book is honest and one of the most realistic self-help books I have ever read. There is no religion or spiritual undertones. Tough talk and hard truths, no coddling. It addressed situations where you wont be strong i.

Of course a person having financial success wouldn't resent someone else's financial success.