The Habit of Mindful Thinking: New Thoughts. New Habits. New Life.

by Terry Keys

"We're all just a big, tangled ball of yarn that's being slapped around by a giant cat called life."

USA Today Best-Selling Author Terry Keys provides us with scientifically proven, data-based keys to living a longer, happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life. A straight-forward, easy-to-follow, life-changing guide to being mindful of your thoughts and in turn changing your habits.

Whether you are part of a championship-seeking team, an industry-redefining organization, or an individual yearning to conquer personal goals, The Habit of Mindful Thinking equips you with the tools and strategies needed to overhaul your thoughts. By simply changing your inputs you can say goodbye to smoking, shed those extra pounds, alleviate stress, or achieve any aspiration you set your mind to.

Despite your current situation, it is possible to find meaning and purpose in the midst of chaos. You can learn how to let go of the pressure to be perfect and accept yourself for who you are. By doing so, you can unlock your full potential and find true happiness and fulfillment in life. With practical advice and insightful anecdotes, Keys provides readers with the tools they need to navigate the ups and downs of life with grace and resilience.

Prepare to revolutionize the way you perceive personal growth and accomplishment. With the proven insights and actionable techniques found within these pages, you'll become the architect of your destiny, crafting a life adorned with mindful habits that lead to unparalleled triumphs. The Habit of Mindful Thinking is not just a book; it's your ticket to a life transformed.

The book was previously published as Everyone is Batsh*t Crazy.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

213 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 31, 2023

About the author

Terry Keys is an award-winning novelist, songwriter, and poet. He writes for Examiner.com and works as a project manager in the oil and gas industry. A native of Rosharon, Texas, Keys spends his free time hunting, fishing, and working out. He lives in Dickinson, Texas, with his wife and two children. Please visit his website at http://www.terrykeysbooks.com

2017 NIEA award winner for Chained Guilt.

Reviews

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read with some good points to note

I received a kindle copy of this book as a giveaway on Goodreads. I entered the giveaway because it covers a topic I have been doing some related reading on to better manage anxiety.
The book is pretty surface level and includes a lot of fairly straight forward analogies such as there was a girl named Sarah, and she did this and this and it made her feel this way which if you are just getting into trying to practice more mindful thinking would probably be a good method of getting used to some of the concepts behind this type of thinking.
For me I think it was a bit too surface level and just for personal preference included too many sports references. (I am not a sports person though and so that is just my personal opinion)
I would definitely recommend it as a first look at mindful thinking for anyone interested in learning more about the topic though. The focus on journaling as a way to practice gratitude is very accurate as well from personal experience.
Grateful to have had the opportunity to read it and to have received it as a giveaway.

[Rosalind OBrien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stop thinking about the cup being half empty or half full and understand that the cup is refillable!

I appreciate that there is another way of thinking about things, somehow helping to get us unstuck from a monotonous rut. I enjoyed the way the author presented this book, the exercises and the idea of journaling, to understand what habits you have, (without knowing it from taking things for granted,) and that you are able to change your habits. Its never easy and change is constant. It'll always be external factors fighting internal peace, but now, with an understanding, you can combat negativity, even the ones you create.

[Rita · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway. Thank you for this opportunity!

There were several good takeaways from the book. I appreciated the tips on how to stop worrying about things over which you have zero control; turning failures into opportunities to do things you didn't plan for; becoming aware that people aren't watching and judging you as much as you think they are; and being grateful in every moment for what you have, instead of focusing on what you don't have.

I would have loved to have seen the term 'batshit crazy' being used much less!

Thank you again for this Kindle book.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was excited to win this book as part of the Goodreads Giveaways. This was a nice, quick read with a lot of "eat well and exercise" kind of advice but for the mind. I might feel like it wasn't impactful for me because I'm constantly filling my head with positive inputs but if you're just starting to explore the power of mindset and want to know the keys to get to a more positive mindset habit, this is a perfect book to start with.

[Valerie Ramage · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a Kindle version of this book from Goodreads Giveaways.

I found it easy to read and relatable. The advice is good, though I didn't find it to be innovative. I enjoyed the stories that were included in each chapter.

The Kindle version also wasn't laid out correctly (the chapters don't necessarily start on a new page). I didn't factor this in my rating, as it doesn't relate to the content of the book. It also may have just been an issue for me and no one else.

[Crystal · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Habit of Mindful Thinking

We are all bat shit crazy. Get used to that line because it is over used in this book. This book focuses solely on thinking positive and not really how to get there. A bunch of repetition throughout the chapters. I expect this book to be as effective as telling an irate person to “calm down.”

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[Vicky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book!!