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Atsparumas stresui
Kasdien daugybė žmonių susiduria su stresu, bet pristinga įgūdžių tinkamai reaguoti ir įveikti gyvenimo siunčiamus iššūkius. Visgi gera žinia ta, kad kovoti su stresu galima išmokti.
Susitvarkykite su mintimis. Susidorokite su emocijomis. Sukaupkite dėmesį į tai, kas jums gyvenime visų svarbiausia.
Ilgametė klinikinė psichologė dr. Sam Akbar parodys, kaip viso to pasiekti, pateikdama labai konkrečių ir profesionalių patarimų. Šioje knygoje sužinosite, kaip veikia mūsų smegenys, kaip jos valdo emocijas ir sudėtingus minčių procesus, taip pat išmoksite save užjausti ir naujai pažvelgti į pasaulį.
„Atsparumas stresui" – tai nepamainoma, lengvai pritaikoma ir naudinga knyga, kuri padės ne tik išgyventi, bet ir suklestėti.
Susitvarkykite su mintimis. Susidorokite su emocijomis. Sukaupkite dėmesį į tai, kas jums gyvenime visų svarbiausia.
Ilgametė klinikinė psichologė dr. Sam Akbar parodys, kaip viso to pasiekti, pateikdama labai konkrečių ir profesionalių patarimų. Šioje knygoje sužinosite, kaip veikia mūsų smegenys, kaip jos valdo emocijas ir sudėtingus minčių procesus, taip pat išmoksite save užjausti ir naujai pažvelgti į pasaulį.
„Atsparumas stresui" – tai nepamainoma, lengvai pritaikoma ir naudinga knyga, kuri padės ne tik išgyventi, bet ir suklestėti.
216 pages, Paperback
Published October 27, 2022
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March 16, 2023
The author is a therapist, and the goal of her book is to help the reader become more resilient to stress: stressilient. One of the techniques she mentions which I found interesting was the chessboard metaphor. She asks us to imagine that we were playing chess–negative and positive thoughts and feelings are the pieces. You may think negative or positive thoughts, but consider yourself as not the player or the pieces, but the chessboard itself: “stable and strong.” And, the author reminds us, we can all practice self compassion: “If you wouldn’t use criticism to motivate others, then why would you do it to yourself?” Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for the ARC.
May 29, 2022
What a fanstastic little gemstone. I'm very impressed by the skill of merging that much deep reaching knowledge into such a tiny format and making it avalible for people to use. This is a useful tool to people both with and without any knowledge and experience of therapy, psychology and psychiatry on forehand.
July 20, 2023
Kas gerai: parašyta aiškiai, trumpai, susitelkiant į kelis svarbius dalykus. Patiko, kad atsparumas parodomas kaip kasdienių įpročių rinkinys, ir todėl kalbama ir apie tai, kaip ir kodėl reikia tuos įpročius ugdyti.
Kas gal ne tai, kad negerai, tačiau mane erzina: juokeliai, kai jie užrašyti, neskamba taip, kaip skamba sakomi. Tai kam juos rašyt?
Kas gal ne tai, kad negerai, tačiau mane erzina: juokeliai, kai jie užrašyti, neskamba taip, kaip skamba sakomi. Tai kam juos rašyt?
July 13, 2022
Nice and short therapy session in a little book form with genuinely interesting and useful information on stress, anxiety, resilience and - well - life.
March 24, 2023
Įvairių rūšių stresas - neatsiejama kiekvieno žmogaus gyvenimo dalis. Stresas - tai natūrali organizmo reakcija į iššūkius, kritines situacijas, kurių neišvengia nei vienas individas. Iki galo jo įveikti gal ir nepavyks, tačiau galima išmokti su stresu efektyviai kovoti, sumažinant emocinę kančią. Valdyti mintis, sukoncentruoti dėmesį - tik keli patarimai, kuriais dalijasi klinikinė psichologė dr. Sam Akbar.
Nerimo priepuoliai, nervinis išsekimas, nemiga ar net, sudėtingiausiu atveju, depresija - asmens vidinės būsenos, kurių ištakos slypi nuolatos patiriamame strese, ilgalaikiame gyvenime jo apsuptyje. Nūdienos pasaulyje, kai jau metus kasdien atsikeliame nežinomybės, dinamiško veiksmo, drastiškai skirtingų požiūrių, o neretai sukrečiančių vaizdų kontekste, stresas apima, matant kitų kančias, baiminantis dėl savo pačių ateities. Žaibo greičiu kylančios būtinų prekių ir paslaugų kainos, blogėjanti finansinė padėtis, vis smarkiau gilėjanti ekonomikos krizė, neišvengiamos problemos darbe, mokymosi įstaigoje ar namuose, santykiuose - dar labiau neleidžia atsiriboti nuo negatyvių jausmų, nuo baimės ir psichologinės beviltiškumo būklės sunkumų, įpainiojančių žmogų į streso voratinklį.
Išgyvenant visa tai, kyla tik vienas klausimas - ar įmanoma sau padėti, ar yra būdas palengvinti esamą emocinę kančią? Profesionali psichologo pagalba daugeliu atvejų galėtų būtų vienas iš geriausių ir tinkamiausių pasirinkimų, tačiau ne visi ryžtasi kreiptis; kita vertus, kartais laukti eilėse vizito būtų per sunku, kadangi bent minimalaus sprendimo reikia čia ir dabar. Ką tokiu atveju galime daryti? Literatūroje paguodą surandantys žmonės, neabejoju, tos kelrodės žvaigždės ieško būtent joje. Ypač, jeigu tai psichologinė knyga, kurioje yra dar didesnė tikimybė rasti kažką sau tinkamo - patarimą, padrąsinimą. „Atsparumas stresui“ - viena iš pastarųjų, padedančių ne tik dorotis su stresu, bet ir ugdyti išankstinį pasiruošimą kovai su juo.
Nedrįsčiau teigti, kad šioji yra viena iš geriausių tokio žanro knygų, tačiau atsipalaidavimui, laikui su savimi, savo mintimis ir įžangai į filosifinių pamąstymų erdvę - neblogas pasirinkimas. Kodėl nesakau, kad nėra viena iš geriausių? Knyga trumputė, nors sukonspektuota tikrai gerai, bet vietomis trūksta išsamumo, gilesnės analizės - juk tai psichologinis kūrinys, kuris turėtų nerti į pačias giliausias sąmonės gelmes. Taip pat, kai žinai, kad ją rašo sritį išmanantis žmogus, tikiesi kažko kito, o ne standartinių, lyg šabloninių patarimų, kurių pilna visur kitur. Vien dėl to, besitikintiems įspūdingų, stresą it ranka nuimančių ir viską aplink sudrebinančių minčių, galiu pasakyti, kad to čia tikrai nebus. Tačiau tiems, kuriems norisi peno pamąstymui - verta atkreipti į ją dėmesį, kadangi knygos autorė (psichologė) orientuojasi ne tik į patarimus ar praktinius veiksmus, bet ir į tas sritis, kurios reikšmingos net ir žinantiems metodus, skirtus streso valdymui.
Pradėkime nuo to, kad metų pradžioje beveik kiekvienas žmogus mėgsta išsikelti iššūkius, kuriuos, praėjus vos kelioms dienoms ar savaitėms, apleidžia. Psichologė dr. Sam Akbar aptaria priežastis, lemiančias motyvacijos stoką ir pataria, kaip keisti savo požiūrį, ką daryti, kad tikslų savaime norėtųsi siekti. Daug dėmesio skiriama vertybėms, moraliniams įsitikinimams, kurie dažnai skiriasi nuo aplinkinių ar net artimųjų, kitaip tariant, gebėjimui rinktis savo kelią, o ne tą, kurį išrenka arba, dar blogiau, primeta kiti. Akcentuojama, kaip dėl menkniekių negraužti savęs, kaip svarbu koncentruotis į tai, kas išties mums reikalinga, kas daro mūsų vienintelį gyvenimą prasmingu. Trumpiau tariant, dr. Sam Akbar orientuojasi į geresnio gyvenimo užmojus, saviempatijos ugdymą, savęs pažinimo kelionės kelius, geros savijautos užsitikrinimą ir suvokimą, kad gyventi reikia čia ir dabar, kad antro šanso patirti egzistencinį stebuklą nebus, tad ar verta jį iššvaistyti tik tam, kas pilka, niūru, kas nuo mūsų nepriklauso ir ko negalime pakeisti?
„Atsparumas stresui“ - knyga padedanti atrasti ne tik tinkamą metodą, kaip nusiraminti kritinės situacijos momentu, bet taip pat paskatinsianti suvokti, kas gyvenime yra svarbiausia, kam teikti prioritetą, o ką - iš jo pašalinti. Tai - knyga, kurią be papildomo vargo įsidėsite į rankinę, taip turėdami progą nusinešti į darbą ar kitą dienos praleidimo įstaigą, o, staiga užklupus negatyvui ar psichologiškai sunkiam momentui, galėsite atsiversti ir, kaip tikisi pati autorė, rasti tai, kas padės. Asmeniškai man, labiausiai patiko ne kvėpavimo pratimai, ne kiti būdai, kuriais autorė teigia, kad galime kuriam laikui suvaldyti savo stresą ir nerimą (kai kurie man pasirodė itin girdėti ar net tradiciniai, tad nebenustebino), bet būtent idėjos, pasvarstymai, paimti iš gyvenimo aktualijų, kurių neišvengia nei vienas individas. „Atsparumas stresui“ priklauso tai knygų grupei, kurią nebūtų teisinga ne tik perskaityti vienu ypu, bet to ir nesinori padaryti: kiekvieną sakinį norisi priimti asmeniškai, apgalvoti, interpretuoti, palyginti, o galiausiai - pasidaryti atitinkamas išvadas. Kas žino, gal ši mažytė knyga pakeis jūsų gyvenimą - kiekvienam reikia individualių dalykų...
Rekomenduoju visiems, ieškantiems paprastų ir ne itin įmantrių patarimų, kaip susitvarkyti su mus kasdien lydinčiu stresu. Jeigu mėgstate lengvas psichologinio pobūdžio knygas, kurios parašytos taip, kad nekyla klausimų dėl to, ką reiškia vienas ar kitas žodis, sąvoka, esanti turinyje, kurių nereikia skaityti kaip sudėtingų psichoanalizės kūrinių, tikrai rekomenduoju. Ieškantiems knygos, kurios, regis, paprasti ir primityvūs sakiniai, gal net anksčiau girdėti kvėpavimo pratimai ar kiti įvairūs patarimai nugula į širdį, nesąmoningai verčia susimąstyti apie savo dabartinę būseną, jausmus ir tai, ką laikome savo vertybėmis, kam skiriame savo laiką, prioritetą, esu įsitikinusi, „Atsparumas stresui“ patiks. Rekomenduoju gyvenime susiduriantiems su momentais, kuriuose stresas paima viršų ir, regis, nėra išeities, bet jiems tinkama laiku perskaityta mintis padeda bent kiek nusiraminti, atsistatyti savo vidinę pusiausvyrą.
3/5⭐
Nerimo priepuoliai, nervinis išsekimas, nemiga ar net, sudėtingiausiu atveju, depresija - asmens vidinės būsenos, kurių ištakos slypi nuolatos patiriamame strese, ilgalaikiame gyvenime jo apsuptyje. Nūdienos pasaulyje, kai jau metus kasdien atsikeliame nežinomybės, dinamiško veiksmo, drastiškai skirtingų požiūrių, o neretai sukrečiančių vaizdų kontekste, stresas apima, matant kitų kančias, baiminantis dėl savo pačių ateities. Žaibo greičiu kylančios būtinų prekių ir paslaugų kainos, blogėjanti finansinė padėtis, vis smarkiau gilėjanti ekonomikos krizė, neišvengiamos problemos darbe, mokymosi įstaigoje ar namuose, santykiuose - dar labiau neleidžia atsiriboti nuo negatyvių jausmų, nuo baimės ir psichologinės beviltiškumo būklės sunkumų, įpainiojančių žmogų į streso voratinklį.
Išgyvenant visa tai, kyla tik vienas klausimas - ar įmanoma sau padėti, ar yra būdas palengvinti esamą emocinę kančią? Profesionali psichologo pagalba daugeliu atvejų galėtų būtų vienas iš geriausių ir tinkamiausių pasirinkimų, tačiau ne visi ryžtasi kreiptis; kita vertus, kartais laukti eilėse vizito būtų per sunku, kadangi bent minimalaus sprendimo reikia čia ir dabar. Ką tokiu atveju galime daryti? Literatūroje paguodą surandantys žmonės, neabejoju, tos kelrodės žvaigždės ieško būtent joje. Ypač, jeigu tai psichologinė knyga, kurioje yra dar didesnė tikimybė rasti kažką sau tinkamo - patarimą, padrąsinimą. „Atsparumas stresui“ - viena iš pastarųjų, padedančių ne tik dorotis su stresu, bet ir ugdyti išankstinį pasiruošimą kovai su juo.
Nedrįsčiau teigti, kad šioji yra viena iš geriausių tokio žanro knygų, tačiau atsipalaidavimui, laikui su savimi, savo mintimis ir įžangai į filosifinių pamąstymų erdvę - neblogas pasirinkimas. Kodėl nesakau, kad nėra viena iš geriausių? Knyga trumputė, nors sukonspektuota tikrai gerai, bet vietomis trūksta išsamumo, gilesnės analizės - juk tai psichologinis kūrinys, kuris turėtų nerti į pačias giliausias sąmonės gelmes. Taip pat, kai žinai, kad ją rašo sritį išmanantis žmogus, tikiesi kažko kito, o ne standartinių, lyg šabloninių patarimų, kurių pilna visur kitur. Vien dėl to, besitikintiems įspūdingų, stresą it ranka nuimančių ir viską aplink sudrebinančių minčių, galiu pasakyti, kad to čia tikrai nebus. Tačiau tiems, kuriems norisi peno pamąstymui - verta atkreipti į ją dėmesį, kadangi knygos autorė (psichologė) orientuojasi ne tik į patarimus ar praktinius veiksmus, bet ir į tas sritis, kurios reikšmingos net ir žinantiems metodus, skirtus streso valdymui.
Pradėkime nuo to, kad metų pradžioje beveik kiekvienas žmogus mėgsta išsikelti iššūkius, kuriuos, praėjus vos kelioms dienoms ar savaitėms, apleidžia. Psichologė dr. Sam Akbar aptaria priežastis, lemiančias motyvacijos stoką ir pataria, kaip keisti savo požiūrį, ką daryti, kad tikslų savaime norėtųsi siekti. Daug dėmesio skiriama vertybėms, moraliniams įsitikinimams, kurie dažnai skiriasi nuo aplinkinių ar net artimųjų, kitaip tariant, gebėjimui rinktis savo kelią, o ne tą, kurį išrenka arba, dar blogiau, primeta kiti. Akcentuojama, kaip dėl menkniekių negraužti savęs, kaip svarbu koncentruotis į tai, kas išties mums reikalinga, kas daro mūsų vienintelį gyvenimą prasmingu. Trumpiau tariant, dr. Sam Akbar orientuojasi į geresnio gyvenimo užmojus, saviempatijos ugdymą, savęs pažinimo kelionės kelius, geros savijautos užsitikrinimą ir suvokimą, kad gyventi reikia čia ir dabar, kad antro šanso patirti egzistencinį stebuklą nebus, tad ar verta jį iššvaistyti tik tam, kas pilka, niūru, kas nuo mūsų nepriklauso ir ko negalime pakeisti?
„Atsparumas stresui“ - knyga padedanti atrasti ne tik tinkamą metodą, kaip nusiraminti kritinės situacijos momentu, bet taip pat paskatinsianti suvokti, kas gyvenime yra svarbiausia, kam teikti prioritetą, o ką - iš jo pašalinti. Tai - knyga, kurią be papildomo vargo įsidėsite į rankinę, taip turėdami progą nusinešti į darbą ar kitą dienos praleidimo įstaigą, o, staiga užklupus negatyvui ar psichologiškai sunkiam momentui, galėsite atsiversti ir, kaip tikisi pati autorė, rasti tai, kas padės. Asmeniškai man, labiausiai patiko ne kvėpavimo pratimai, ne kiti būdai, kuriais autorė teigia, kad galime kuriam laikui suvaldyti savo stresą ir nerimą (kai kurie man pasirodė itin girdėti ar net tradiciniai, tad nebenustebino), bet būtent idėjos, pasvarstymai, paimti iš gyvenimo aktualijų, kurių neišvengia nei vienas individas. „Atsparumas stresui“ priklauso tai knygų grupei, kurią nebūtų teisinga ne tik perskaityti vienu ypu, bet to ir nesinori padaryti: kiekvieną sakinį norisi priimti asmeniškai, apgalvoti, interpretuoti, palyginti, o galiausiai - pasidaryti atitinkamas išvadas. Kas žino, gal ši mažytė knyga pakeis jūsų gyvenimą - kiekvienam reikia individualių dalykų...
Rekomenduoju visiems, ieškantiems paprastų ir ne itin įmantrių patarimų, kaip susitvarkyti su mus kasdien lydinčiu stresu. Jeigu mėgstate lengvas psichologinio pobūdžio knygas, kurios parašytos taip, kad nekyla klausimų dėl to, ką reiškia vienas ar kitas žodis, sąvoka, esanti turinyje, kurių nereikia skaityti kaip sudėtingų psichoanalizės kūrinių, tikrai rekomenduoju. Ieškantiems knygos, kurios, regis, paprasti ir primityvūs sakiniai, gal net anksčiau girdėti kvėpavimo pratimai ar kiti įvairūs patarimai nugula į širdį, nesąmoningai verčia susimąstyti apie savo dabartinę būseną, jausmus ir tai, ką laikome savo vertybėmis, kam skiriame savo laiką, prioritetą, esu įsitikinusi, „Atsparumas stresui“ patiks. Rekomenduoju gyvenime susiduriantiems su momentais, kuriuose stresas paima viršų ir, regis, nėra išeities, bet jiems tinkama laiku perskaityta mintis padeda bent kiek nusiraminti, atsistatyti savo vidinę pusiausvyrą.
3/5⭐
July 1, 2023
Knygos pradžia nebuvo labai įtraukianti. Pagrindiniai pasiūlymai buvo išmokti atsipalaiduoti, kvėpuoti. 5-6 skyriai įdomesni, kaip išmokti gyventi čia ir dabar, o ne ateityje ar praeityje, ir kaip išsigryninti savo vertybes. Dalis knygos primena patarimus J.Clear knygoje "Atominiai įpročiai".
"Būti atspariam nereiškia nejausti liūdesio, baimės ar nerimo. Tai reiškia visus šiuos jausmus patirti ir vis tiek skintis į priekį."
"Būti atspariam nereiškia nejausti liūdesio, baimės ar nerimo. Tai reiškia visus šiuos jausmus patirti ir vis tiek skintis į priekį."
August 20, 2023
3/5⭐️
Kasdien daugybė žmonių susiduria su stresu. Įvairių rūšių stresas yra neatsiejama kiekvieni žmogaus gyvenimo dalis. Anksčiau ar vėliau mes jį patiriame, o ypač gerai išmokti kaip su juo kovoti, jei to streso patiriama daugiau nei norėtųsi.
Sakysite apsilankyti pas psichologą geriau nei bandyti pačiam su tuo kovoti? Gal ir taip. Tačiau eilės pas gerus specialistus tikrai ilgos, o bendrieji pagrindai apie suvokimą kas tai yra ir kodėl tikrai nėra blogai.
Nors knyga pakankamai plona ir pateikta kaip konspektų forma, bet man pritrūko įsigilinimo. Visgi šią knygą parašė savo srities specialistė, tad norėjosi išsamumo, o ne praplaukimo paviršiumi. Labai daug šabloniškumo, trūko pačios autorės.
Ši knyga labiau tiktų kaip įžanginė į visa streso pasaulį į savęs ir savo kūno pažinimą. Kai kurie pratimai tikrai manau palengvintų kasdienybę. Taip pat autorė šioje knygoje apima tokias temas kaip vertybės, moralinius įsitikinimus, mažmožiai gyvenime ir kaip jų nesureikšminti, neužgožti tai kas ištikrųjų svarbu.
Kasdien daugybė žmonių susiduria su stresu. Įvairių rūšių stresas yra neatsiejama kiekvieni žmogaus gyvenimo dalis. Anksčiau ar vėliau mes jį patiriame, o ypač gerai išmokti kaip su juo kovoti, jei to streso patiriama daugiau nei norėtųsi.
Sakysite apsilankyti pas psichologą geriau nei bandyti pačiam su tuo kovoti? Gal ir taip. Tačiau eilės pas gerus specialistus tikrai ilgos, o bendrieji pagrindai apie suvokimą kas tai yra ir kodėl tikrai nėra blogai.
Nors knyga pakankamai plona ir pateikta kaip konspektų forma, bet man pritrūko įsigilinimo. Visgi šią knygą parašė savo srities specialistė, tad norėjosi išsamumo, o ne praplaukimo paviršiumi. Labai daug šabloniškumo, trūko pačios autorės.
Ši knyga labiau tiktų kaip įžanginė į visa streso pasaulį į savęs ir savo kūno pažinimą. Kai kurie pratimai tikrai manau palengvintų kasdienybę. Taip pat autorė šioje knygoje apima tokias temas kaip vertybės, moralinius įsitikinimus, mažmožiai gyvenime ir kaip jų nesureikšminti, neužgožti tai kas ištikrųjų svarbu.
August 20, 2022
Stumbled upon it randomly at bahrisons galleria. Immediately ordered on amazon so obviously had very high expectations. I wouldn't say it was disappointing but its just...ordinary. Skippable and not value for money.
October 12, 2025
I liked the size of this book and that the author tried to keep it simple. However, by the end, my brain could wrap around all of the ideas. Two things I did remember- we are built to look for stress in our environment (i.e. the saber-toothed tiger) and we should feel our feelings and not ignore them. If we ignore them, then it's like the 'elephant in the room' where we can't stop seeing the elephant.
April 10, 2024
4/5
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn't expect to read this so easily in a day, maybe that's not what people want, but it was a pleasant suprise for me.
Dr. Akbar wants this book to be accessible. She wants you to carry it with you and be able to quickly find what you need easily. There's no index or quick reference, so you would have to go off the chapter names which isn't bad as they're self-explanatory. She suggests you read it cover to cover first before parsing through it, I see nothing wrong with that approach.
It's very lighthearted and to the point. This isn't a dense textbook. She does reference plenty of studies that you can read further into as she includes a section at the end for all of them. She delves deep enough for a beginner to grasp without your eyes glazing over, I appreciate this approach and I believe it fits perfectly with her goal of wanting you to carry it with you. It's a pocketbook, not a manual. She uses plenty of pop culture references and humour that I loved. I feel like we're sitting at coffee and chatting or she's on the phone with me walking me through things, it's very approachable for me.
There are lots of exercises and they're all beginner friendly, they're not too tough or anxiety inducing. Some I've already done because of my own therapy, others I've just learned from her. I found her chapter on values interesting as I haven't touched much on that myself, so it was a fun new thing to work through.
I would recommend this to people starting out on their mental health journey. I think there's a lot of other workbooks and books that cover more, but this is a good way to dip your toes in as her voice is very accessible and she's very lighthearted. If you've been in therapy for a long time you might find less in this or if you've worked through multiple workbooks. But I loved it regardless! The texture of the cover was fabulous and I couldn't stop touching it, which totally makes me bias and it probably helped me devour it.
I will happily recommend this book and search out more books by her!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn't expect to read this so easily in a day, maybe that's not what people want, but it was a pleasant suprise for me.
Dr. Akbar wants this book to be accessible. She wants you to carry it with you and be able to quickly find what you need easily. There's no index or quick reference, so you would have to go off the chapter names which isn't bad as they're self-explanatory. She suggests you read it cover to cover first before parsing through it, I see nothing wrong with that approach.
It's very lighthearted and to the point. This isn't a dense textbook. She does reference plenty of studies that you can read further into as she includes a section at the end for all of them. She delves deep enough for a beginner to grasp without your eyes glazing over, I appreciate this approach and I believe it fits perfectly with her goal of wanting you to carry it with you. It's a pocketbook, not a manual. She uses plenty of pop culture references and humour that I loved. I feel like we're sitting at coffee and chatting or she's on the phone with me walking me through things, it's very approachable for me.
There are lots of exercises and they're all beginner friendly, they're not too tough or anxiety inducing. Some I've already done because of my own therapy, others I've just learned from her. I found her chapter on values interesting as I haven't touched much on that myself, so it was a fun new thing to work through.
I would recommend this to people starting out on their mental health journey. I think there's a lot of other workbooks and books that cover more, but this is a good way to dip your toes in as her voice is very accessible and she's very lighthearted. If you've been in therapy for a long time you might find less in this or if you've worked through multiple workbooks. But I loved it regardless! The texture of the cover was fabulous and I couldn't stop touching it, which totally makes me bias and it probably helped me devour it.
I will happily recommend this book and search out more books by her!
May 21, 2023
4 Stars because this book succeeded fairly well at what it sought out to do - a crash course in mental wellness for people that wouldn't otherwise read about mental wellness.
This is not a book for people who already have foundational knowledge on the brain, stress and wellness. I have already read Thinking, Fast and Slow, How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, and Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. If you have already delved into books similar to these, this is not the book for you. But if you are a looking for a short and too the point book to tackle mental wellness, this is a great starting place. And for some, may be all they need. This is also a great book for people who are not avid readers, or do not enjoy reading non-fiction.
Thank you to the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is not a book for people who already have foundational knowledge on the brain, stress and wellness. I have already read Thinking, Fast and Slow, How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, and Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. If you have already delved into books similar to these, this is not the book for you. But if you are a looking for a short and too the point book to tackle mental wellness, this is a great starting place. And for some, may be all they need. This is also a great book for people who are not avid readers, or do not enjoy reading non-fiction.
Thank you to the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 24, 2023
Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience by Sam Akbar is a concise and practical guide to managing stress and building resilience. In this self-help book, Dr. Sam Akbar, a clinical psychologist, shares valuable insights and techniques to help readers effectively respond to life's challenges and lead a more meaningful and resilient life. With over ten years of professional experience, the author offers sensitive and realistic guidance to help readers feel calmer, less stressed, and more equipped to overcome hurdles.
The book covers various aspects, including understanding how the brain works, managing emotions, challenging thought processes, gaining perspective, and cultivating self-compassion. Dr. Sam's conversational tone and touch of humor make the book engaging and relatable. The book offers a thorough exploration of resilience to stress and introduces new techniques that can be beneficial for readers seeking effective strategies to manage stress. Overall, I found Stressilient to be a worthwhile read, and I appreciate the author's concise and informative approach.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader's copy of Stressilient from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
The book covers various aspects, including understanding how the brain works, managing emotions, challenging thought processes, gaining perspective, and cultivating self-compassion. Dr. Sam's conversational tone and touch of humor make the book engaging and relatable. The book offers a thorough exploration of resilience to stress and introduces new techniques that can be beneficial for readers seeking effective strategies to manage stress. Overall, I found Stressilient to be a worthwhile read, and I appreciate the author's concise and informative approach.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader's copy of Stressilient from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
June 10, 2023
Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience by Sam Akbar is a concise and practical guide to managing stress and building resilience. In this self-help book, Dr. Sam Akbar, a clinical psychologist, shares valuable insights and techniques to help readers effectively respond to life's challenges and lead a more meaningful and resilient life. With over ten years of professional experience, the author offers sensitive and realistic guidance to help readers feel calmer, less stressed, and more equipped to overcome hurdles.
The book covers various aspects, including understanding how the brain works, managing emotions, challenging thought processes, gaining perspective, and cultivating self-compassion. Dr. Sam's conversational tone and touch of humor make the book engaging and relatable. The book offers a thorough exploration of resilience to stress and introduces new techniques that can be beneficial for readers seeking effective strategies to manage stress. Overall, I found Stressilient to be a worthwhile read, and I appreciate the author's concise and informative approach.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader's copy of Stressilient from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
The book covers various aspects, including understanding how the brain works, managing emotions, challenging thought processes, gaining perspective, and cultivating self-compassion. Dr. Sam's conversational tone and touch of humor make the book engaging and relatable. The book offers a thorough exploration of resilience to stress and introduces new techniques that can be beneficial for readers seeking effective strategies to manage stress. Overall, I found Stressilient to be a worthwhile read, and I appreciate the author's concise and informative approach.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader's copy of Stressilient from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
July 20, 2024
Short. Concise. Actionable. Realistic. Those are the words I use to measure a good self-help book, and this book embodied every single one of them! I really appreciated that the author started off by explaining how the brain works to form our fears and why we have evolved to keep fear in our lives (even though we don't need it). Once we stepped aside from that, it was even more helpful to see in print that EVERYONE feels inadequate sometimes. This is something you know, but you don't always realize.
Moving beyond all of that, though, I really enjoyed learning the many exercises that were discussed throughout with regard to stress, psychological flexibility, and self-compassion. She taught how to defuse stressors, notice your feelings without letting them control you, and - my favorite - learn how to give yourself the same compassion you give to everyone else!
Full disclosure: I had to read this for a psych class, but I truly enjoyed it and would recommend it for people even outside of my class. The author knows her stuff and can write in a way that would make a medical journal fun! Her style is wry and humorous without trying too hard. I laughed out loud at several points and will definitely keep it around for future reference.
Moving beyond all of that, though, I really enjoyed learning the many exercises that were discussed throughout with regard to stress, psychological flexibility, and self-compassion. She taught how to defuse stressors, notice your feelings without letting them control you, and - my favorite - learn how to give yourself the same compassion you give to everyone else!
Full disclosure: I had to read this for a psych class, but I truly enjoyed it and would recommend it for people even outside of my class. The author knows her stuff and can write in a way that would make a medical journal fun! Her style is wry and humorous without trying too hard. I laughed out loud at several points and will definitely keep it around for future reference.
September 9, 2023
Manage your mind. Handle your emotions. Concentrate on what matters in life.
So many of us feel stressed in our daily lives but lack the ability to respond to life’s hurdles effectively and overcome these challenges. We can build resilience to stress by taking action to live our lives in a more meaningful way.
The answer is to become stressilient.
Dr Sam Akbar will show you how. As a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience, Dr Sam draws from her own professional expertise to provide sensitive and realistic guidance to feel calmer, less stressed, and more resilient to life’s challenges.
From understanding how your brain works, managing your emotions and challenging your thought-processes, to opening up your perspective and having more self-compassion, Stressilient offers an indispensable, easy and effective go-to guide to help you get from surviving to thriving.
This book is very helpful. I am beyond super stressed with a lot of family drama and other issues. Dr. Akbar has helped me see that I have been handling certain situations wrong. I will recommend this book to others.
So many of us feel stressed in our daily lives but lack the ability to respond to life’s hurdles effectively and overcome these challenges. We can build resilience to stress by taking action to live our lives in a more meaningful way.
The answer is to become stressilient.
Dr Sam Akbar will show you how. As a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience, Dr Sam draws from her own professional expertise to provide sensitive and realistic guidance to feel calmer, less stressed, and more resilient to life’s challenges.
From understanding how your brain works, managing your emotions and challenging your thought-processes, to opening up your perspective and having more self-compassion, Stressilient offers an indispensable, easy and effective go-to guide to help you get from surviving to thriving.
This book is very helpful. I am beyond super stressed with a lot of family drama and other issues. Dr. Akbar has helped me see that I have been handling certain situations wrong. I will recommend this book to others.
March 28, 2023
Thanks to St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Essentials, and NetGalley for the advanced readers copy.
Stressilient is a self help book written by Sam Akbar, PhD. The book is written in a conversational tone with some wit on the side. It is concise but thurough. The focus of the book is learning to be more resilient to stress. Many of the techniques listed in the book were new to me. I enjoyed it!
Stressilient is a self help book written by Sam Akbar, PhD. The book is written in a conversational tone with some wit on the side. It is concise but thurough. The focus of the book is learning to be more resilient to stress. Many of the techniques listed in the book were new to me. I enjoyed it!
August 4, 2024
Format: print
Quick Take: For such a small book this one is loaded with great practical advice and information about stress. I'll be referring back to it as my stress naturally ebbs and flows throughout life.
Quick Take: For such a small book this one is loaded with great practical advice and information about stress. I'll be referring back to it as my stress naturally ebbs and flows throughout life.
September 13, 2022
It touched on many important topics and was so inspiring! It includes a lot of practical exercises for stress-release and self-discovery that I will definitly check out.
April 24, 2024
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.
"Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience" by Dr. Sam Akbar is a compelling read that delves into the intricacies of managing stress and fostering resilience in our daily lives. Dr. Akbar, with her extensive experience as a clinical psychologist, offers a treasure trove of practical advice, grounded in scientific research and her own professional practice.
The book is structured in a way that is both educational and engaging. It begins by exploring the nature of stress—its origins, its effects on the mind and body, and why our natural problem-solving abilities often fall short when dealing with stress. Dr. Akbar's approach is holistic; she doesn't just focus on managing stress but emphasizes the importance of building resilience to better handle future stressors.
One of the strengths of "Stressilient" is its actionable content. The book is filled with exercises and strategies that readers can apply to their lives immediately. From understanding how to create space between oneself and one's thoughts, to learning how to defuse "thought bombs," the techniques are innovative yet accessible. Dr. Akbar's use of analogies and real-world examples makes complex psychological concepts easy to grasp.
Moreover, the book's tone is refreshingly candid and relatable. Dr. Akbar's dry humor and compassionate voice add a layer of humanity that is often missing from self-help literature. She acknowledges the challenges of modern life and provides guidance that is realistic and sensitive to the reader's circumstances.
"Stressilient" is a guide that respects the reader's intelligence and time. Whether you're someone who feels overwhelmed by daily stressors or you're looking to strengthen your mental fortitude, this book offers a wealth of knowledge that can transform the way you perceive and react to stress.
"Stressilient" is a must-read for anyone seeking to navigate the turbulent waters of life with more grace and less anxiety. Dr. Sam Akbar's expertise shines through every page, making this book a valuable resource for building a more resilient and fulfilling life.
"Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience" by Dr. Sam Akbar is a compelling read that delves into the intricacies of managing stress and fostering resilience in our daily lives. Dr. Akbar, with her extensive experience as a clinical psychologist, offers a treasure trove of practical advice, grounded in scientific research and her own professional practice.
The book is structured in a way that is both educational and engaging. It begins by exploring the nature of stress—its origins, its effects on the mind and body, and why our natural problem-solving abilities often fall short when dealing with stress. Dr. Akbar's approach is holistic; she doesn't just focus on managing stress but emphasizes the importance of building resilience to better handle future stressors.
One of the strengths of "Stressilient" is its actionable content. The book is filled with exercises and strategies that readers can apply to their lives immediately. From understanding how to create space between oneself and one's thoughts, to learning how to defuse "thought bombs," the techniques are innovative yet accessible. Dr. Akbar's use of analogies and real-world examples makes complex psychological concepts easy to grasp.
Moreover, the book's tone is refreshingly candid and relatable. Dr. Akbar's dry humor and compassionate voice add a layer of humanity that is often missing from self-help literature. She acknowledges the challenges of modern life and provides guidance that is realistic and sensitive to the reader's circumstances.
"Stressilient" is a guide that respects the reader's intelligence and time. Whether you're someone who feels overwhelmed by daily stressors or you're looking to strengthen your mental fortitude, this book offers a wealth of knowledge that can transform the way you perceive and react to stress.
"Stressilient" is a must-read for anyone seeking to navigate the turbulent waters of life with more grace and less anxiety. Dr. Sam Akbar's expertise shines through every page, making this book a valuable resource for building a more resilient and fulfilling life.
June 28, 2023
This book, Stressilient by Sam Akbar, is the 24th book I’ve read this year (2023). It is set to come out later this year.
Let me begin my review by saying that I read a lot of self help books and books about psychology.
This is not your usual self help book. There were so many analogies and exercises throughout this book that I had never heard before. I learned so much in this short and sweet book. This book only took me about 2 hours to read, but I found myself wanting more and more. I found myself thinking about things I had never thought about before.
There is nothing within this book that I did not like or thought was fluff. There were a lot of details without being too detailed. It was very well-written and well-thought out.
The author touched on everything that I think should have been included in this book. There were some psychological “babble” like the use of terms such as “experiential avoidance” and “psychological flexibility” but these terms were always explained very well without being watered down.
I absolutely enjoyed this book, so I am giving it 5 out of 5 stars.
I am so grateful to NetGalley, Sam Akbar (the author) and St. Martin’s Press (the publisher) for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Let me begin my review by saying that I read a lot of self help books and books about psychology.
This is not your usual self help book. There were so many analogies and exercises throughout this book that I had never heard before. I learned so much in this short and sweet book. This book only took me about 2 hours to read, but I found myself wanting more and more. I found myself thinking about things I had never thought about before.
There is nothing within this book that I did not like or thought was fluff. There were a lot of details without being too detailed. It was very well-written and well-thought out.
The author touched on everything that I think should have been included in this book. There were some psychological “babble” like the use of terms such as “experiential avoidance” and “psychological flexibility” but these terms were always explained very well without being watered down.
I absolutely enjoyed this book, so I am giving it 5 out of 5 stars.
I am so grateful to NetGalley, Sam Akbar (the author) and St. Martin’s Press (the publisher) for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 25, 2025
Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience by Sam Akbar is a concise and practical guide to managing stress and building resilience. In this self-help book, Dr. Sam Akbar, a clinical psychologist, shares valuable insights and techniques to help readers effectively respond to life's challenges and lead a more meaningful and resilient life. With over ten years of professional experience, the author offers sensitive and realistic guidance to help readers feel calmer, less stressed, and more equipped to overcome hurdles.
The book covers various aspects, including understanding how the brain works, managing emotions, challenging thought processes, gaining perspective, and cultivating self-compassion. Dr. Sam's conversational tone and touch of humor make the book engaging and relatable. The book offers a thorough exploration of resilience to stress and introduces new techniques that can be beneficial for readers seeking effective strategies to manage stress. Overall, I found Stressilient to be a worthwhile read, and I appreciate the author's concise and informative approach.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader's copy of Stressilient from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
The book covers various aspects, including understanding how the brain works, managing emotions, challenging thought processes, gaining perspective, and cultivating self-compassion. Dr. Sam's conversational tone and touch of humor make the book engaging and relatable. The book offers a thorough exploration of resilience to stress and introduces new techniques that can be beneficial for readers seeking effective strategies to manage stress. Overall, I found Stressilient to be a worthwhile read, and I appreciate the author's concise and informative approach.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader's copy of Stressilient from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
February 25, 2025
Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience by Sam Akbar is a concise and practical guide to managing stress and building resilience. In this self-help book, Dr. Sam Akbar, a clinical psychologist, shares valuable insights and techniques to help readers effectively respond to life's challenges and lead a more meaningful and resilient life. With over ten years of professional experience, the author offers sensitive and realistic guidance to help readers feel calmer, less stressed, and more equipped to overcome hurdles.
The book covers various aspects, including understanding how the brain works, managing emotions, challenging thought processes, gaining perspective, and cultivating self-compassion. Dr. Sam's conversational tone and touch of humor make the book engaging and relatable. The book offers a thorough exploration of resilience to stress and introduces new techniques that can be beneficial for readers seeking effective strategies to manage stress. Overall, I found Stressilient to be a worthwhile read, and I appreciate the author's concise and informative approach.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader's copy of Stressilient from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
The book covers various aspects, including understanding how the brain works, managing emotions, challenging thought processes, gaining perspective, and cultivating self-compassion. Dr. Sam's conversational tone and touch of humor make the book engaging and relatable. The book offers a thorough exploration of resilience to stress and introduces new techniques that can be beneficial for readers seeking effective strategies to manage stress. Overall, I found Stressilient to be a worthwhile read, and I appreciate the author's concise and informative approach.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader's copy of Stressilient from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
March 2, 2023
Šią knygą skaičiau gana ilgai, nors ji tokia plonytė. Tačiau norint bent kažką suprasti bei įsiminti, tenka sustoti, skaityti dar kartą, pasižymėti. O norint tikrai pradėti įgyvendinti patikusius patarimus, dar ir dar kartą skaityti. Juk teorijos vien neužtenka. O ir ne visos mintys turi būti kiekvienam pritaikomos, todėl pravartu atsirinkti.
Iš pirmo žvilgsnio atrodo, jog daugelis aprašomų dalykų net nesusiję su stresu. Kaip kvėpavimas, motyvacijos stoka ar užuojauta sau išspręs problemas? Jų ir nežadama išspręsti. Čia keičiamas požiūris į jas, pateikiami kitokie tų problemų ar streso priėmimo būdai.
Keli patarimai jau buvo girdėti iš mindfulness (dėmesingo įsisąmoninimo) praktinių užsiėmimų bei kitų knygų. Tačiau čia viskas vienoje vietoje ir glausčiau. Pati dėmesingo įsisąmoninimo idėja man labai patinka, tiesiog pajausti save čia ir dabar, be minčių, tik pojūčiais. Na, o jei mintys klaidžioja, vėl bandyti grįžti į save. Žinoma, tai tik viena dalis. Todėl daugelis patarimų man siejosi būtent su dabartimi, stengiantis nesigręžioti į praeitį, klaidas ir nekuriant ateities scenarijų, kurie galbūt niekada net neįvyks.
Iš pirmo žvilgsnio atrodo, jog daugelis aprašomų dalykų net nesusiję su stresu. Kaip kvėpavimas, motyvacijos stoka ar užuojauta sau išspręs problemas? Jų ir nežadama išspręsti. Čia keičiamas požiūris į jas, pateikiami kitokie tų problemų ar streso priėmimo būdai.
Keli patarimai jau buvo girdėti iš mindfulness (dėmesingo įsisąmoninimo) praktinių užsiėmimų bei kitų knygų. Tačiau čia viskas vienoje vietoje ir glausčiau. Pati dėmesingo įsisąmoninimo idėja man labai patinka, tiesiog pajausti save čia ir dabar, be minčių, tik pojūčiais. Na, o jei mintys klaidžioja, vėl bandyti grįžti į save. Žinoma, tai tik viena dalis. Todėl daugelis patarimų man siejosi būtent su dabartimi, stengiantis nesigręžioti į praeitį, klaidas ir nekuriant ateities scenarijų, kurie galbūt niekada net neįvyks.
January 4, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Essentials for an advanced reader copy. The opinions expressed are mine alone.
I enjoyed “ Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience”. The title is a little deceiving to though because the book is about so much more than stress management. Instead the author broke the content up into chapters based on your goal. Each chapter included both the logic or reasoning behind focusing on that goal and how it relates to stress management as well as practical activities and questions to think about. Each chapter also had a summary paragraph which I found helpful. My two criticisms are:
1. Some of the sentences were so long I got lost in them
2. I wish there was a comprehensive summary at the end of the book, even if it was just a repeat of each chapter’s summary paragraph.
All in all, I found “Stressilient” by Sam Akbar, PhD a humorous, relatable and actionable resource.
I enjoyed “ Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience”. The title is a little deceiving to though because the book is about so much more than stress management. Instead the author broke the content up into chapters based on your goal. Each chapter included both the logic or reasoning behind focusing on that goal and how it relates to stress management as well as practical activities and questions to think about. Each chapter also had a summary paragraph which I found helpful. My two criticisms are:
1. Some of the sentences were so long I got lost in them
2. I wish there was a comprehensive summary at the end of the book, even if it was just a repeat of each chapter’s summary paragraph.
All in all, I found “Stressilient” by Sam Akbar, PhD a humorous, relatable and actionable resource.
June 21, 2024
Taip ir nesupratau ar ši knyga patiko ar nepatiko. Faktas, ji parašyta labai paprasta ir visiems suprantama kalba. Yra pratimų, kuriuos galima daryti. Man labai patiko pora jų - įsivaizduoti savo laidotuves ir tris svarbius sau žmones kalbančius apie mane po mano mirties, būtina, kad jie būtų iš skirtingų sričių - šeima, kolegos, draugai. Toks niekur man dar buvo negirdėtas dalykas. Ir kitas pratimas - ant lapo susirašyti savo gyvenimo įvykius. Gerus vienoje pusėje, ne tokius gerus - kitoje. Ir paanaliziuoti tai. Galima ir smulkintis etapus, nueinant iki emocijų analizuoti. Ir atrasti dėsningumus, pasikartojimus, tendencijas, elgesį. Tikrai įdomu ir verta.
Knyga nėra labai gili, bet struktūruotai, trumpai ir aiškiai parašyta, ypač, kai kartais pamiršti kažką daryti, tai ji parašyta taip, kad bet kada įmanoma surast ir prisimint bei sau padėt.
Knyga nėra labai gili, bet struktūruotai, trumpai ir aiškiai parašyta, ypač, kai kartais pamiršti kažką daryti, tai ji parašyta taip, kad bet kada įmanoma surast ir prisimint bei sau padėt.
November 6, 2023
Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin’s Essentials and Sam Akbar, PhD for providing me with a digital ARC of this book. This is a short and helpful guide to stress and ways to lessen its impact on the reader’s daily life. The premise of the book is reducing stress and finding ways to manage it better. Topics covered include how to create space between self and thoughts, how to draw upon your own wisdom and (a new concept for me), how to avoid the CAGE. CAGE is an acronym for Control, Avoid, Get rid of, Eliminate. This book is well written and flows smoothly. The advice is practical, down to earth and delivered in a warm and reassuring manner.
May 18, 2023
I finally found a self help book that I enjoyed reading. The author's pointers about dealing with stress has really helped me on a daily basis I have lived a stressful life as a child and adult. It didn't seem to get any better by talking to several therapist or taking medication prescribed by doctors. I have a different outlook on my life now and refer back to this book when I get stressed and and full of anxiety. My family has noticed a big change in me for the better. Thanks Sam Akbar. I highly recommend. A real eye opener. So simple, yet so effective.
March 15, 2024
🌿Dr. Sam Akbar - Atsparumas stresui 🌿
Stresas... Nervingumas... Irzlumas... Greitas tempas... Kasdienės mūsų problemos, kurias išspręsti atrodo paprasta, bet nėra lengva.
Greita knyga. Tekstas plaukia.
Imi, skaitai ir žinai.
Nors parašyta savo srities specialistės, į problemą nesigilinama ir man trūksta išsamumo... Tačiau pateikti pratimai gali palengvinti kasdieną kiekvienam, tik būtina juos atlikti, o ne tik perskaityti ir pamiršti.😃
Rekomenduoju, bet pati rinkčiausi platesnio aprašymo knygą. Beje, tiems, kurie nori prisiminti pamirštą informaciją, tai būtų puiki "špargalkė".
Stresas... Nervingumas... Irzlumas... Greitas tempas... Kasdienės mūsų problemos, kurias išspręsti atrodo paprasta, bet nėra lengva.
Greita knyga. Tekstas plaukia.
Imi, skaitai ir žinai.
Nors parašyta savo srities specialistės, į problemą nesigilinama ir man trūksta išsamumo... Tačiau pateikti pratimai gali palengvinti kasdieną kiekvienam, tik būtina juos atlikti, o ne tik perskaityti ir pamiršti.😃
Rekomenduoju, bet pati rinkčiausi platesnio aprašymo knygą. Beje, tiems, kurie nori prisiminti pamirštą informaciją, tai būtų puiki "špargalkė".
April 8, 2025
I read Sapolsky's Behave before this, so I found this as a more concise refresher of pertinent topics regarding self-awareness and stress control. It advises thought bracketing, where one tries to understand the source and nature of the thoughts to limit their power over the thinker. More importantly, whether in exercise or in life, Akbar identifies that small, consistent actions effect much greater changes towards goal achievement than one grand gesture. The belief of consistency over intensity is also the central tenet of bodybuilding and learning.
February 26, 2023
I truly liked it. There are definitely some useful techniques and I adore how it incorporates both humor and life changing advices. For me it’s 3 stars because a lot of examples and techniques were not new for me, as I tend to read self-help books regularly. Nevertheless, I find a idea of a small self-help pocket book brilliant and very convenient. And I really appreciate that the author reduced everything to essentials.
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