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Awaken Your Power Within: Let Go of Fear. Discover Your Infinite Potential. Become Your True Self.
THE PHENOMENAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'You are an infinite being with infinite potential. All you need to do is open yourself to a new consciousness, a true vision of who you really are and awaken to the power within' Gerry HusseyGerry Hussey is Ireland's leading health and performance coach and founder of the incredible movement Soul Space. Here in his first book, Awaken Your Power Within, he brings us on an open, honest and mind-blowing human encounter that takes us inside the heart and mind of a young boy who dared to ask deeper questions about the mind and soul.With amazing insights, life lessons, and powerful meditations Awaken Your Power Within unlocks the truths about how we experience the world and shows us how we can break free from unconscious, self-limiting beliefs, habits, emotions and thinking patterns to reshape and reclaim our inner world, enabling us to live as our truest and most powerful self.From letting go of the fear of not being enough, to overcoming the dis-ease of distraction, to opening up to a deeper level of consciousness, Awaken Your Power Within is a powerful guide for all ages, one which takes us on a path of discovery to a deeper understanding of who we truly are and the limitless possibilities of which we are all capable.
310 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2021
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February 3, 2022
Hussy begins by introducing the reader to his eleven-year-old self – a little boy who, despite growing up in a loving family, endured a heart-breaking emptiness inside. He charts his own inner struggles until, as a young adult, he found himself admitted to hospital for an extended stay. There, in a ward where death was a frequent visitor, he experienced things that would change the course of his life and lead him on a journey of self-discovery. Through learning how to help himself, he developed the skills and knowledge that have seen him become a renowned health and performance coach, and which he shares in this book.
After telling his own story, there are two main sections; the first is all about letting go – particularly of the beliefs and past experiences that hold us back, and the second sets out ways to actually go about constructing the lives we want to live.
There is an interesting mix of physics, biology, philosophy and psychology. There is both theory and practical, actionable advice. The book is sprinkled with ‘Take a Moment’ sections which invite the reader to reflect and to ask specific questions of themselves.
There are a number of concepts that give pause for thought. Hussey’s assertion that the average lifespan of a person is 900 months, and 300 of them are spent sleeping, certainly helps to focus the mind on the brevity of our existence.
Many of Hussey’s claims are common-sense and uncontroversial, while some, particularly concerning thought vibrations and positive thinking, are less convincing, and seem to stray towards the less scientifically robust law of attraction. While this is not supposed to be a science book, citations of studies or other evidence would have gone some way to alleviating the doubts that inevitably arise concerning some of the more contentious claims.
What is not in doubt, however, is that it is written with a warmth and compassion that shines through on every page. Hussey is clearly someone who cares and who wants to help others succeed. For many, this book will certainly help them on that journey.
We don’t get to live once, we die once – we get to live every day.
After telling his own story, there are two main sections; the first is all about letting go – particularly of the beliefs and past experiences that hold us back, and the second sets out ways to actually go about constructing the lives we want to live.
There is an interesting mix of physics, biology, philosophy and psychology. There is both theory and practical, actionable advice. The book is sprinkled with ‘Take a Moment’ sections which invite the reader to reflect and to ask specific questions of themselves.
There are a number of concepts that give pause for thought. Hussey’s assertion that the average lifespan of a person is 900 months, and 300 of them are spent sleeping, certainly helps to focus the mind on the brevity of our existence.
Many of Hussey’s claims are common-sense and uncontroversial, while some, particularly concerning thought vibrations and positive thinking, are less convincing, and seem to stray towards the less scientifically robust law of attraction. While this is not supposed to be a science book, citations of studies or other evidence would have gone some way to alleviating the doubts that inevitably arise concerning some of the more contentious claims.
What is not in doubt, however, is that it is written with a warmth and compassion that shines through on every page. Hussey is clearly someone who cares and who wants to help others succeed. For many, this book will certainly help them on that journey.
We don’t get to live once, we die once – we get to live every day.
July 1, 2021
An excellent book that can help you to find your own path in life as it goes through the mind traps we all set up for ourselves. Hussey shows how to break out of these mental prisons that hold us back and works as a practical guide. Highly recommended!
March 31, 2023
This book has low key changed my whole mindset this week
June 13, 2023
This book opens up our mind and introduce to us some concept that easily ignored by people.
Everybody can have a chance and deserve to be better person.
Everybody can have a chance and deserve to be better person.
January 21, 2022
Thought provoking and interesting read for fans of non fiction, self-help books.
At the beginning of the book Gerry introduces the reader to his eleven year old self. In this honest memoir of his struggles with life as a child, the author shares his personal journey. It's a sad start in life and I admire Gerry for writing how he felt about the world. His observations during his time in hospital were heart breaking. It really grabbed my attention and made me realise how short life is and what's really important.
Awaken The Power Within challenges you to let go of things you can't change. Delve into exercises and challenges to find what really matters deep down.
At the beginning of the book Gerry introduces the reader to his eleven year old self. In this honest memoir of his struggles with life as a child, the author shares his personal journey. It's a sad start in life and I admire Gerry for writing how he felt about the world. His observations during his time in hospital were heart breaking. It really grabbed my attention and made me realise how short life is and what's really important.
Awaken The Power Within challenges you to let go of things you can't change. Delve into exercises and challenges to find what really matters deep down.
January 25, 2022
The best of these type of books I’ve read. This lad speaks directly to the soul.
March 26, 2022
Awaken Your Power Within is a fascinating book that will help you learn and understand how you can use your consciousness and power within you to improve your life and make the most out of it.
I found this book really interesting to read, particularly with it relating to the authors story of what's happened in his life as it made it easy to see how it could help you in everyday life and why we should be more aware of what's happening in our subconscious minds. It's nice the book shares some tips and activities throughout to make the most out of the information provided and they're all explained so well that make wanting to try them intriguing to see the benefits.
I enjoyed this book and learnt lots from it about how powerful we can be if we just understood the way the mind and consciousness works. This is a great book that would be perfect for anyone new to the topic.
I found this book really interesting to read, particularly with it relating to the authors story of what's happened in his life as it made it easy to see how it could help you in everyday life and why we should be more aware of what's happening in our subconscious minds. It's nice the book shares some tips and activities throughout to make the most out of the information provided and they're all explained so well that make wanting to try them intriguing to see the benefits.
I enjoyed this book and learnt lots from it about how powerful we can be if we just understood the way the mind and consciousness works. This is a great book that would be perfect for anyone new to the topic.
July 7, 2023
Awaken Your Power Within by Gerry Hussey, wow what can I say that expresses the immense gratitude I have for this divinely awakened book. This book resonated so deeply, to the point I felt as if Gerry was speaking to my soul. I share many similar experiences to the ones expressed in the book, I've lived in survival mode for too long. But this book has sparked the flame of hope in my heart.
The book is full of empowering, inspiring content alongside Gerry's impactful experiences.
Thank you to Gerry Hussey, Netgalley and Octopus Publishing for the ARC version of this book.
The book is full of empowering, inspiring content alongside Gerry's impactful experiences.
Thank you to Gerry Hussey, Netgalley and Octopus Publishing for the ARC version of this book.
July 7, 2022
I can’t resist a good self-help book. I’m always hoping to find a book that eases life’s challenges! Awaken your Power Within includes various strategies that seem sensible and logical. It’s quite a personal read at times, and the overall theme of the book is very positive. I enjoyed it.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy of this book.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy of this book.
December 27, 2022
What an amazing book! I feel a difference in myself just reading Hussey’s words! It’s truly enlightening and potentially life changing. I’m glad I was breathed a digital copy to review from NetGalley. Had this been a paperback it would by now be filled with highlighted passages, bookmarks and margin notes. Highly recommended!
July 13, 2021
Brilliant book
August 16, 2021
Good read, you definitely have to be in the right mindset to take something away from it. Definitely makes you think and includes some good refection/mediation practices.
October 4, 2021
Life-changing. Transformational. I've read a lot. This is the most powerful.
November 26, 2023
Really great book by a real and proven expert in the field of sports psychology and real life difficulties and challenges.
I really like his honesty and open way he discussed his relationship with his father and himself when he was growing up and his ground breaking realisation of the power within himself to make the breakthrough and set him and others on the path to success.
The book is broken down into two logical and distinct parts
Part 1 deals with letting go
Part 2 deals with the path to your true self
The summary at the end brings it all together well,
I really like his honesty and open way he discussed his relationship with his father and himself when he was growing up and his ground breaking realisation of the power within himself to make the breakthrough and set him and others on the path to success.
The book is broken down into two logical and distinct parts
Part 1 deals with letting go
Part 2 deals with the path to your true self
The summary at the end brings it all together well,
January 22, 2023
Little bit disappointed by this book. Parts of it were good and concise, others very were abstract. It lost me when it started into quantum physics etc. Not a book you should avoid but there is a load of self help books out there so I don't think this is the best of what's odd there. Personal opinion of course.
March 14, 2022
I thought this was very well written and full of positivity, which I think really helps these days. I would recommend this book to people who are generally struggling.
Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.
Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.
February 4, 2024
Guided journaling was helpful and love listening to Gerry speak in podcasts. It took me a while to get into it but a good self help book and interesting points 're mental health and relationships, spirituality etc
March 18, 2024
The book was easy to read and very motivating. I enjoyed it very much as it got my attention and helped me get a step closer to my goal of a better mentality. It is probably a book that I will read again in the future to keep myself in the same positive vibration that it left me with.
January 24, 2025
A great guide to enhancing mental health through self enhancement and self discovery. As someone who struggles academically, I found this to be pitched at a level I could understand. It flowed well and was easy to read.
March 19, 2025
Ideas from the book:
* We don’t get to live once, we die once – we get to live every day
* True strength comes from vulnerability, not from hiding your weaknesses
* Your past does not define your future; your choices do
* We don’t get to live once, we die once – we get to live every day
* True strength comes from vulnerability, not from hiding your weaknesses
* Your past does not define your future; your choices do
March 14, 2022
Very interesting. Another book I’ll pop back into again and again
June 21, 2022
I soaked in every bit of this book. Amazing
October 19, 2022
Great guide to what seems like a self-derived form of mostly Zen Buddist teachings applied to Western lives.
July 18, 2023
Inspirational!!!!
Everyone should read this book.
We waste so much time worrying and in stress and Gerry really opens your mind to get you loving yourself and to change your life.
Everyone should read this book.
We waste so much time worrying and in stress and Gerry really opens your mind to get you loving yourself and to change your life.
September 20, 2023
Gerry is an excellent speaker, I've been moved to tears at his talks. But the book doesn't pack the same punch for me. Its good but not amazing
January 23, 2024
As far as self help/ self improvement books go this is the best I’ve ever read. Would recommend to anyone and everyone
September 7, 2024
Loved every page. Life changing!
November 14, 2024
This is for people who feel lost/stuck in life and who just need an extra push and clarity so they can get back on track. So many helpful tips. I appreciate the guide questions too.
February 11, 2025
This book focuses on personal empowerment. It emphasises the importance of mindset and how our beliefs shape our reality.
Nice guide to self-discovery. Enjoyed reading it.
Nice guide to self-discovery. Enjoyed reading it.
July 5, 2025
It took me a couple of tries to really get into this book, but once I did, I didn't want to.putnit down. This book could literally improve your life.
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