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Conquer your self-defeating beliefs and create a more fulfilling life!
Do you feel like you’re broken? Are you depressed because you believe that you’re somehow defective, unwanted, or inferior? Do you feel self-conscious and insecure, constantly comparing yourself to others? Are you sensitive to criticism, or terrified of rejection?
Feeling flawed and inadequate often stems from negative childhood experiences. If you grew up in a highly critical environment, you might feel unworthy of being loved, or have a deep sense of shame about your perceived defects. You may tell yourself there is something inherently wrong with you that prevents you from forming satisfying relationships, finding happiness, and succeeding in life. So, how can free yourself from the self-defeating beliefs that keep you trapped in the depths of depression?
Grounded in evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), this workbook will give you the tools to identify and dismiss your core beliefs of personal defectiveness, and build a life based on positive choices and values that bring vitality and a sense of personal fulfillment. You’ll discover ways to develop psychological flexibility, freeing yourself from old habits and unhealthy coping mechanisms, and alleviating symptoms of depression. Finally, you’ll learn to see yourself in all your wonderful complexity, with kindness and compassion.
The truth is you are not broken, and painful memories of the past do not have to dictate your future. If you’re ready to heal and treat yourself to the care and compassion you deserve, this book will show you how.
I’m not even exaggerating when I say this book changed my life. If like me you find your life is out of control. Or you feel like you never could quite get a grasp on things – this book will help big time.
I could never find a therapist that I clicked with or found helped. I coped until I got made redundant last yr. My feelings of hopelessness led me into a spiral of depression. I was drowning and I didn’t even know how bad it was until I started using this book. The awareness it has given me is worth 5 stars alone. I’ve been so overwhelmed just living day to day was a struggle, never mind finding another job. I thought I was defective, truth is I just needed a system that worked for me. In such a short period of time, I’m already seeing big improvement. Hope is starting to return. I can feel my confidence building because I have understanding. I know I can handle it. This book has given me a method to work my way around things. This coupled with ‘The Healing Code” and Yoga I can finally breathe.
I came into 2023 after a challenging year. My father had passed away, I turned 40 and I just felt like I was being held back by my past. I had built up so much shame and depression and my coping habits (drugs and alcohol, staying home and not talking to anyone) was making things worse.
I worked through this book for 4 months. I learned about my defective coping behaviors and how I could change them by learning new habits. This book taught me how to defuse from my thoughts, how to focus on my values, and how to have self-compassion each step along the way. I am now regularly engaged in things I had forgotten I loved: playing board games, spending time with friends new and old, and no longer allowing my thoughts of being less than others to control me.
I definitely recommend this book if you, like me, need a life change!
Being in recovery I find this workbook which I do with my therapist a true booster to relieve feelings of shame.
I had a client who I didn’t have any good plan for, this really resonated for her. Just started but it’s looking positive.
Great!