Charles Manz, PhD, revela em FELICIDADE: A ESCOLHA É SUA o método que desenvolveu nos últimos vinte anos, segundo o qual as escolhas do cotidiano tornam as pessoas mais eficientes e felizes. O autor ensina cinco passos e 25 estratégias específicas para entender e guiar os sentimentos no presente e se preparar para desafios emocionais no futuro. Os princípios de disciplina emocional de Manz integram corpo, mente e espírito, ajudando cada um a conseguir total domínio das suas emoções. São orientações que associam lógica e simplicidade num programa que ensina a arte da disciplina emocional para construir a base para uma vida imensamente satisfatória, eficiente e plena de energia e realizações.
Some chapters were helpful but it gives very corporate vibes, and is more of a sampling of different philosophical/spiritual self help topics. I think of this as more a “menu” of self-help that you can use as a starting point to dive deeper into that topic. I thought the exercises and incorporating his own poetry was…cheesy.
Emotions are critical elements of any communication, successful or not. In this book, Chuck Manz cogently, and in generally practical ways, addresses the challenges of managing our emotions. In short sections, he discusses 25 ways to help analyze and manage our emotions. They address and often integrate mind, body, and spirit. His point is that what works for one may or may not work for another, and so he provides a wide variety of approaches. I found several that made sense to me...others may choose differently than I, based on their own life experience, world view, or intellectual and spiritual needs. I think many will find something of value in this book.