Ann Bailey - Böcker

Discover the skills you need to face change and uncertainty with confidence—and grow even stronger!Change can happen so slowly that you might not even notice it. And sometimes, it can happen in an instant, causing your world to come crashing down. For many of us, change is scary, and as a result, we may try to avoid it, or even actively resist it. But while burying our heads in the sand can provide some short-term relief, our fear can grow and manifest itself in life-altering ways like stress, anxiety, or depression. The good news is that you can learn to transform how you respond to unwanted change.In What Makes You Stronger, you’ll learn to apply the authors’ proven-effective DNA-v model (Discoverer, Noticer, Advisor, Value, and Vitality)—a potent blend of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and positive psychology to gain resilience in the face of change. Using this simple six-step process, you’ll not only cope with change and adversity—but grow stronger from it! You’ll discover strategies for managing uncertainty, breaking unhealthy behavior patterns, and reducing overwhelm when things start to feel out of control.If you’re ready to stop running from change, and start living a life guided by your values, this powerful guide will be with you, every step of the way.DNA-v: A Simple 6-Step Process to Positive Change ·The Broaden and Build Process – Learn to create, think, play, and explore in a way that builds value and joy ·Mindfulness and Attention Process – Pause and respond to feelings, rather than reacting impulsively ·The Cognitive Process – Disengage from negative self-talk ·The Values-Based Process – Clarify your values to create a meaningful life ·The Self-View Process – Let go of your ego and see your potential rather than your limitations ·The Social-View Process – Build genuine connections, manage difficult people, and forge strong social relationships

Today's the day to start making real changes. Diet fads and fitness trends may offer the prospect of losing weight, but they rarely work out long-term. The Weight Escape is different.Using the psychological science of ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Dr Russ Harris, medical doctor and author of The Happiness Trap, psychological practitioner Ann Bailey and scientist Joseph Ciarrochi will help you make the lasting changes you want.Focusing on the mental barriers that can stop us setting and achieving our goals, it promotes a holistic approach to wellbeing and weight loss - one that goes beyond meal plans and calorie counting to give a deeper meaning and mindfulness to how you live and what you eat.Through practical exercises, quizzes and personal stories, it shows you how to:· Set goals and give direction to your life· Overcome destructive habits and exercise self-control· Deal with cravings and stressful situations· Develop self-acceptance.Get the weight-loss results you want - and so much more.