Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life

by Jude Bijou

What if someone told you that you could discover the source of all your problems and address them head-on? How about if they told you that reconstructing your attitude would actually change your life? Author Jude Bijou combines contemporary psychology and ancient spiritual wisdom to provide a revolutionary theory of human behavior that will help you do just that. Her comprehensive blueprint will teach you to

. identify and navigate the six primary emotions;

. replace destructive thoughts with reliable truths;

. access your deepest intuition;

. communicate lovingly and effectively;

. overcome harmful habits through step-by-step action.

These concepts can be easily understood and integrated into your daily routine, regardless of your spiritual path, cultural background, age, or education. With practical tools, real-life examples, and everyday solutions for thirty-three destructive attitudes, Attitude Reconstruction can help you stop settling for sadness, anger, and fear, and infuse your life with love, peace, and joy.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Productivity

314 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2011

About the author

Jude Bijou is a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT), an educator in Santa Barbara, California and the author of triple finalist, Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life (Riviera Press, 2011).

As the daughter of a famous pioneer in the field of behavioral child psychology and applied behavior analysis, Jude’s upbringing sounds like it would be pretty cool. There was just one problem: she was miserable.

Earning a BA in psychology from Reed College and a master’s in psychology from Carleton University, she became a marriage and family therapist. Success was attained, yet something was still missing. Looking eastward, she immersed herself in the world of meditation and Vedic philosophy. The result: an integrated, truly holistic approach to viewing ourselves and our relationships with others. Her award-winning system, Attitude Reconstruction was birthed into the world.

In 1982, Jude launched a private psychotherapy practice and started working with individuals, couples, and groups. She also began teaching communication courses through Santa Barbara City College Adult Education. Word spread about the success of Attitude Reconstruction, and it wasn’t long before Jude became a sought-after workshop and seminar leader, teaching her approach to organizations and groups.

The culmination of Jude’s groundbreaking work can now be found in Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life. These simple principles have impacted countless clients, seminar participants, and students. And Jude promises this: if we can learn to harness the tools we’re intrinsically born with, creating a life full of joy, love, and peace is truly possible, right here, right now.

Reviews

[Ishab · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read many self-help books in the past (none of which have helped much, to my dismay) and this one really hits the spot. Jude Bijou writes of practical and highly effective methods to enjoy a better life. She gives the reader innovative strategies to physically shift anger, sadness and fear, at any given time and place. After reading Attitude Reconstruction, I realized that I was unconsciously using the methods written about in the book, like letting my tears flow into a river (and not feeling ashamed of it!), punching pillows (with out feeling like a maniac) and repeating mantras that help keep me on level in difficult situations. If you're tired of reading the same old self-help books that offer the same boring and ineffective techniques, I'd recommend Attitude Reconstruction to anyone who is looking for a new and easy approach to living a better life.

[Zoe · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just couldn't get to the end of the book. Even though the book had some few good pointers, I didn't find the book helpful for me personally. I felt that the book was overly simplified and in some ways to textbook examples. It didn't really ease my mind, on the contrary it did the opposite. This might have helped some people but it just isn't my cup of tea.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has some really cool recommendations if worked through to the end would help readers "build a better life." Of course, everyone I know already has a perfect life, so there's not need to work on improving.