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Power up Your Self-Talk: 6 Simple Habits to Stop Beating Yourself Up and Reclaim Your Life
Empower Your Life Despite All of Your ProblemsWhat if shame, guilt, inadequacy, low self-esteem and painful memories of your past failures no longer plagued your mind? What if you could take full control of your life and achieve the goals and success you always yearned for with just a few easy habits?"When we tell ourselves something is too hard, or easy, or that we are successes or failures, it's self-talk."
Six years ago, the prevailing thought in Michal's mind "It's impossible." His life attitude was "just get by," and his mind was eroded by the memories of his failures. Today, he is a bestselling author who liberated his wife from her day job, and spends most of his days empowering fellow authors and millions of readers around the globe.
In "Power Up Your Self-Talk," he shares the simplest techniques that helped him and his readers to overcome the sneaky (and often brutal) self-sabotage of the mind.
In this book you will
Why you failed so many times despite your best intentions (and how to change this)How to instantly elevate your mood to escape obstinate dark thoughtsWhich elephant in the room self-help gurus fail to address in most of their teachingsHow to overcome the resistance of years of faulty thinkingWhy habits are the best remedy against negative self-talkThe undervalued habit that everyone can practice and tune into their self-talk (would you believe it can create new brain cells?!)The one thing you need before you can apply all the great personal development adviceThe easiest way to quickly rewire your brain into positivityHow to steer your self-talk so self-insults and vicious internal remarks will no longer cripple your performanceTwo cardinal rules for preparing your battle plan with your subconscious no bonuses! Just pure content in concise format to get you started in only moments.Power up your self-talk, empower your life and stop being your own worst enemy.
Pick up your copy today by clicking the Buy NOW button at the top of this page!
Six years ago, the prevailing thought in Michal's mind "It's impossible." His life attitude was "just get by," and his mind was eroded by the memories of his failures. Today, he is a bestselling author who liberated his wife from her day job, and spends most of his days empowering fellow authors and millions of readers around the globe.
In "Power Up Your Self-Talk," he shares the simplest techniques that helped him and his readers to overcome the sneaky (and often brutal) self-sabotage of the mind.
In this book you will
Why you failed so many times despite your best intentions (and how to change this)How to instantly elevate your mood to escape obstinate dark thoughtsWhich elephant in the room self-help gurus fail to address in most of their teachingsHow to overcome the resistance of years of faulty thinkingWhy habits are the best remedy against negative self-talkThe undervalued habit that everyone can practice and tune into their self-talk (would you believe it can create new brain cells?!)The one thing you need before you can apply all the great personal development adviceThe easiest way to quickly rewire your brain into positivityHow to steer your self-talk so self-insults and vicious internal remarks will no longer cripple your performanceTwo cardinal rules for preparing your battle plan with your subconscious no bonuses! Just pure content in concise format to get you started in only moments.Power up your self-talk, empower your life and stop being your own worst enemy.
Pick up your copy today by clicking the Buy NOW button at the top of this page!
89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 22, 2018
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About the author
Michal Stawicki
26 books55 followersMichal Stawicki is a busy, working parent of 3 amazing children and husband to one wonderful woman. Michal is from Poland and grew up under communist rule when opportunity was scarce. His demanding job and long commute had taken its toll. So, Michal decided it was time to change his life, to get healthy physically and financially, to become more connected to his family and spirituality and, most importantly, to follow his passions. Michal knew he felt a calling to help others, so he set out to change his life and start writing books to share his strategies for living a full and amazing life. He regularly blogs at www.expandbeyondyourself.com and the story of his life’s transformation was featured in the re-release of Jeff Olson’s “The Slight Edge.” Michal is on a mission to help busy, working adults reclaim their time, their spirit and their passions!
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November 28, 2018
Over the last three years I have read many books by Michal Stawicki, it started with a recommendation from amazon, and I have been hooked since. I have even read books on topics that do not specifically apply to me, Learn to Read with Great Speed! Only 10 minutes a day!, just because he has written them. In fact checking my reading list I have read his books a total of 23 times across the 13 books that I have read. And this is one of the best. In fact, going forward this will be the book of his I recommend first, because the advice in this one, will make applying the wisdom in any of the other easier. The book I would most closely relate this one to would be Matthew Kelly's Resisting Happiness, except this volume is written for a general audience, and not aimed specifically at Christians or Catholics.
I have read through this volume twice now. The advice was very timely. With Michal's books there is not often a lot of new advice. But it is an excellent distillation of wisdom and are presented from Michal's personal experience. One of the things I love best about his books that they are less how to, and more a blueprint of what works. In fact, he often states what worked for him might not work for you, but he gives a few options, so you can discern your own path forward. I have loved most of the books by Stawicki I have read, and yet with that being said, this is his best book yet. And to be honest one I really needed to read. I really like the themes of the chapters all being the power of … I admit the opening really took me by surprise. It was a shock but that was the intent.
The book begins with these words:
"Hey, you worthless piece of shit! Yes, I'm talking to you!
Are you mad at me?
What kind of self-help book is this, if an author starts it that way?
Maybe you are outraged. How dare I say such heinous things about you? How dare I judge you so harshly and obscenely?
"The way you talk to yourself is worse, certainly, than the way anyone else talks to you." - Seth Godin"
I was completely shocked by these words even the second time I read the book. But it was a shock I needed. For years I have been working toward finding balance between mind, body, and spiritual disciplines. And I realized I had developed a lot of negative self talk in one of these three areas.
The sections in this book are:
Chapter 1: The Powerful Problem
It Won't Be Easy
But It Will Be Simple
Chapter 2: The Power of My Story
Progress Not Perfection
Chapter 3: The Power of Joy
Leverage the Power of Habit
For the Sake of Mood
Action Plan
Chapter 4: The Power of Focus
Don't Try; Do
You Have a Problem
Action Plan
Chapter 5: The Power of Silence
The Mind-Tongue Motorway
Spiritual and Tangible Benefits
Steer the Traffic of Your Words
Action Plan
Chapter 6: The Power of Gratitude
You Aren't Realistic, You Are Negative
Google in Your Head
Gratitude Equals Results
Action Plan
Chapter 7: The Power of Journaling
The Subject Matter: You
Self-Talk on Paper
Action Plan
Chapter 8: The Power of Your Words
Track Your Words
Govern Your Tongue
Action Plan
Chapter 9: The Power of Planning
Rule Number One: Never Give Up
Rule Number Two: Create Your Plan of Action
Chapter 10: The Power Is Yours
Take Over the Steering Wheel
Change Your Interpretation
Links
Connect with Michal
More Books by Michal Stawicki
The Action plan sections at the ends of the chapters are pure gold. I wish I had read something like this years ago. But I will take advantage and apply its wisdom where I am at. The book is worth far more than the price just for those exercises. If you are going to read only one book for personal development in the next year. Start here! It will make any future endeavours easier. This is an excellent read by and author I have come to trust, respect, and greatly appreciate. You owe it to yourself to read this book.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by Michal Stawicki. As well as an author profile and interview with Michal.
I have read through this volume twice now. The advice was very timely. With Michal's books there is not often a lot of new advice. But it is an excellent distillation of wisdom and are presented from Michal's personal experience. One of the things I love best about his books that they are less how to, and more a blueprint of what works. In fact, he often states what worked for him might not work for you, but he gives a few options, so you can discern your own path forward. I have loved most of the books by Stawicki I have read, and yet with that being said, this is his best book yet. And to be honest one I really needed to read. I really like the themes of the chapters all being the power of … I admit the opening really took me by surprise. It was a shock but that was the intent.
The book begins with these words:
"Hey, you worthless piece of shit! Yes, I'm talking to you!
Are you mad at me?
What kind of self-help book is this, if an author starts it that way?
Maybe you are outraged. How dare I say such heinous things about you? How dare I judge you so harshly and obscenely?
"The way you talk to yourself is worse, certainly, than the way anyone else talks to you." - Seth Godin"
I was completely shocked by these words even the second time I read the book. But it was a shock I needed. For years I have been working toward finding balance between mind, body, and spiritual disciplines. And I realized I had developed a lot of negative self talk in one of these three areas.
The sections in this book are:
Chapter 1: The Powerful Problem
It Won't Be Easy
But It Will Be Simple
Chapter 2: The Power of My Story
Progress Not Perfection
Chapter 3: The Power of Joy
Leverage the Power of Habit
For the Sake of Mood
Action Plan
Chapter 4: The Power of Focus
Don't Try; Do
You Have a Problem
Action Plan
Chapter 5: The Power of Silence
The Mind-Tongue Motorway
Spiritual and Tangible Benefits
Steer the Traffic of Your Words
Action Plan
Chapter 6: The Power of Gratitude
You Aren't Realistic, You Are Negative
Google in Your Head
Gratitude Equals Results
Action Plan
Chapter 7: The Power of Journaling
The Subject Matter: You
Self-Talk on Paper
Action Plan
Chapter 8: The Power of Your Words
Track Your Words
Govern Your Tongue
Action Plan
Chapter 9: The Power of Planning
Rule Number One: Never Give Up
Rule Number Two: Create Your Plan of Action
Chapter 10: The Power Is Yours
Take Over the Steering Wheel
Change Your Interpretation
Links
Connect with Michal
More Books by Michal Stawicki
The Action plan sections at the ends of the chapters are pure gold. I wish I had read something like this years ago. But I will take advantage and apply its wisdom where I am at. The book is worth far more than the price just for those exercises. If you are going to read only one book for personal development in the next year. Start here! It will make any future endeavours easier. This is an excellent read by and author I have come to trust, respect, and greatly appreciate. You owe it to yourself to read this book.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More and reviews of other books by Michal Stawicki. As well as an author profile and interview with Michal.
December 7, 2018
I’m a big fan of most of Michal’s other books, with his Art of Persistence being a personal favorite. In Power up your Self Talk, he once again doesn’t disappoint.
If you are looking for a quick read that will no doubt increase your ability to speak to yourself with an encouraging voice instead of a negative this is the book for you.
Let’s start with the good, discuss the bad, and finish off with the great.
The Good
As with most of Michal’s books, he focuses again here on habits. Some regular self-help readers might be sick of reading about habits, but Michal hits the nail on the head with a new favorite quote when he says “convert a self-help method into a habit and the benefits will compound and last for a lifetime.”
Habits are the lifeblood of progress. Michal knows that his information is worthless as mere information, and thus shows you exactly how to put it into practice.
The Bad
Michal dedicates an entire chapter to the art of smiling. While I agree that smiling often is one of the best habits we can incorporate into our daily routine to improve our self talk, I was surprised by the attention placed on this.
I don’t disagree with the method and approach, I guess I just got a little bored. Starting simple is great, smiling is an excellent habit, but not worth a full chapter.
The Great
The book quickly ramps up after the chapter on smiling, and I soon found that I was warming to the overall approach. Getting me smiling was just a clever way of showing me that building habits is easy and doable. Good one Michal.
This book is nothing if not practical, with exercises laid out at the end of each chapter that you actually want to do. Michal know that most people who read these types of books skip these sections, but for some reason he lays it out in a way that you actually want to do what he says.
The final verdict? I loved it. Maybe it’s his infectious writing style, or the simple and structured layout, but this book was a clear winner. I would recommend it to anyone that needs a boost to elevate their self talk.
You can pick it up on Amazon.
Enjoy!
-Jordan
If you are looking for a quick read that will no doubt increase your ability to speak to yourself with an encouraging voice instead of a negative this is the book for you.
Let’s start with the good, discuss the bad, and finish off with the great.
The Good
As with most of Michal’s books, he focuses again here on habits. Some regular self-help readers might be sick of reading about habits, but Michal hits the nail on the head with a new favorite quote when he says “convert a self-help method into a habit and the benefits will compound and last for a lifetime.”
Habits are the lifeblood of progress. Michal knows that his information is worthless as mere information, and thus shows you exactly how to put it into practice.
The Bad
Michal dedicates an entire chapter to the art of smiling. While I agree that smiling often is one of the best habits we can incorporate into our daily routine to improve our self talk, I was surprised by the attention placed on this.
I don’t disagree with the method and approach, I guess I just got a little bored. Starting simple is great, smiling is an excellent habit, but not worth a full chapter.
The Great
The book quickly ramps up after the chapter on smiling, and I soon found that I was warming to the overall approach. Getting me smiling was just a clever way of showing me that building habits is easy and doable. Good one Michal.
This book is nothing if not practical, with exercises laid out at the end of each chapter that you actually want to do. Michal know that most people who read these types of books skip these sections, but for some reason he lays it out in a way that you actually want to do what he says.
The final verdict? I loved it. Maybe it’s his infectious writing style, or the simple and structured layout, but this book was a clear winner. I would recommend it to anyone that needs a boost to elevate their self talk.
You can pick it up on Amazon.
Enjoy!
-Jordan
January 3, 2019
This is the first Michal Stalwicki book that I have read and it blew me away with it's simplicity and easy-to-implement ideas for how to create habits -- nothing complicated or time-consuming other than needed repetition. Michal was very clear and direct about how persistence and practice are what will bring your goals into sight. I loved his "smile" technique; much like the organic habit of "taking a breath" when self-chatter begins to sabotage your thoughts. I am passing this book on to my husband as he has a very difficult time turning the chatter around once he has taken his "breath." I believe he will find tools in these pages that will definitely help him in this way.
My favorite encouragement from Michal for staying the course was his statement, "the moment a thought about quitting your improvement of your self-talk crosses your mind, you are doomed . . . It's mental suicide . . . Your internal voice never stops so if you quit, you will be stuck with the voice in your head for the rest of your life." What a tough love, wake-up reality statement! I eagerly look forward to my next read by Michal Stalwicki and as a Life Coach will highly recommend his book to many.
My favorite encouragement from Michal for staying the course was his statement, "the moment a thought about quitting your improvement of your self-talk crosses your mind, you are doomed . . . It's mental suicide . . . Your internal voice never stops so if you quit, you will be stuck with the voice in your head for the rest of your life." What a tough love, wake-up reality statement! I eagerly look forward to my next read by Michal Stalwicki and as a Life Coach will highly recommend his book to many.
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