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Why has nobody told me this before? / Dr Julie Smith.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, NY : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2022Copyright date: ©2022Edition: First HarperOne hardcover [edition]Description: ix, 351 pages : illustrations, forms ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
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  • unmediated
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  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780063227934
  • 0063227932
Other title:
  • Why has nobody told me this before? : everyday tools for life's ups & downs [Cover title]
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Contents:
1. On dark places. Understanding low mood ; Mood pitfalls to watch out for ; Things that help ; How to turn bad days into better days ; How to get the basics right -- 2. On motivation. Understanding motivation ; How to nurture that motivation feeling ; How do you make yourself do something when you don't feel like it? ; Big life changes : where do I start? -- 3. On emotional pain. Make it all go away! ; What to do with emotions ; How to harness the power of your words ; How to support someone -- 4. On grief. Understanding grief ; The stages of grief ; The tasks of mourning ; The pillars of strength -- 5. On self-doubt. Dealing with criticism and disapproval ; The key to building confidence ; Your are not your mistakes ; Being enough -- 6. On fear. Make anxiety disappear! ; Things we do that make anxiety worse ; How to calm anxiety right now ; What to do with anxious thoughts ; Fear the inevitable -- 7. On stress. Is stress different from anxiety? ; Why reducing stress is not the only answer ; When good stress goes bad ; Making stress work for you ; Coping when it counts -- 8. On a meaningful life. The problem with "I just want to be happy" ; Working out what matters ; How to create a life with meaning ; Relationships ; When to seek help.
Summary: "Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before teaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. Dr Julie Smith's expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, whether you want to manage anxiety, deal with criticism, cope with depression, build self-confidence, find motivation, or learn to forgive yourself. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before tackles everyday issues and offers practical solutions in bite-sized, easy-to-digest entries which make it easy to quickly find specific information and guidance"--Amazon.
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Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 155.24 S653 Available 33111011028137
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 155.24 S653 Checked out 07/02/2024 33111010935613
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Over 1 million copies sold worldwide!

International Bestseller

"Smart, insightful, and warm. Dr. Julie is both the expert and wise friend we all need."--Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the Dear Therapists podcast

Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health in her debut book.

Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before teaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. Dr Julie Smith's expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, whether you want to manage anxiety, deal with criticism, cope with depression, build self-confidence, find motivation, or learn to forgive yourself. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before tackles everyday issues and offers practical solutions in bite-sized, easy-to-digest entries which make it easy to quickly find specific information and guidance.

Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical well-being. Packed with proven strategies, Dr. Julie's empathetic guide offers a deeper understanding of how your mind works and gives you the insights and help you need to nurture your mental health every day. Wise and practical, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before might just change your life.

"Everyday tools for life's ups & downs" -- Cover.

"Originally published as Why has nobody told me this before? in Great Britain in 2022 by Michael Joseph."--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-332) and index.

1. On dark places. Understanding low mood ; Mood pitfalls to watch out for ; Things that help ; How to turn bad days into better days ; How to get the basics right -- 2. On motivation. Understanding motivation ; How to nurture that motivation feeling ; How do you make yourself do something when you don't feel like it? ; Big life changes : where do I start? -- 3. On emotional pain. Make it all go away! ; What to do with emotions ; How to harness the power of your words ; How to support someone -- 4. On grief. Understanding grief ; The stages of grief ; The tasks of mourning ; The pillars of strength -- 5. On self-doubt. Dealing with criticism and disapproval ; The key to building confidence ; Your are not your mistakes ; Being enough -- 6. On fear. Make anxiety disappear! ; Things we do that make anxiety worse ; How to calm anxiety right now ; What to do with anxious thoughts ; Fear the inevitable -- 7. On stress. Is stress different from anxiety? ; Why reducing stress is not the only answer ; When good stress goes bad ; Making stress work for you ; Coping when it counts -- 8. On a meaningful life. The problem with "I just want to be happy" ; Working out what matters ; How to create a life with meaning ; Relationships ; When to seek help.

"Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before teaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. Dr Julie Smith's expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, whether you want to manage anxiety, deal with criticism, cope with depression, build self-confidence, find motivation, or learn to forgive yourself. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before tackles everyday issues and offers practical solutions in bite-sized, easy-to-digest entries which make it easy to quickly find specific information and guidance"--Amazon.

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