Product Description

The author asserts that people's lack of decisiveness, whether in respect of work, relationships, money or life in general, is attributable mainly to fear. She claims that fear prevents them from doing what they really want and need to do in order to grow and achieve a sense of well-being, and that holding back through fear causes feelings of confusion, self-doubt, frustration, anger and helplessness. The aim of the book is to offer readers a path of re-learning, by means of which they can get rid of faulty thinking, feel the fear and push through it to turn anger into love and indecision into action.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4351 in Books
• Published on: 1991-02-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Review
A self-help classic which has brought many people to a more fulfilling, self-determined way of life. Too often, people short-circuit living by being afraid to speak in public, make decisions, take risks, apply for new jobs, end a marriage, start a new relationship and so on. The key is to start small, take a risk a day and expand the degree of uncertainty you're comfortable with. Written with courage, honesty and empathy, this is one of the best guides around. (Kirkus UK)

From the Publisher
20th anniversary edition of this phenomenally successful personal development title, with a new introduction by the author

About the Author
Susan Jeffers, PhD, is an internationally renowned author who has helped millions of people overcome their fears and heal the pain in their lives.She is also a public speaker, workshop leader and media personality who specializes in the areas of personal growth and relationships.She lives with her husband in Santa Monica, California. Her website is: www.susanjeffers.com

Customer Reviews

I can handle it.
"I can handle it." is the affirmation that the author suggests we repeat when feeling challenged. That's about it as far as her techniques go. The remainder is filled with encouraging stories, which are nice but not as inspirational as the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

I wanted lots of methods to displace fear rather than pages of moral support. However, I do believe that the author is sincere in trying to help, despite the lack of practical exercises.

the most life transforming, mind-freeing book u can read!
this book is awesome. It made me think differently about me, the way my mind works, the people I surround myself with and the wider world. Through the rational thought, logical analysis and practical exercises as well as wicked examples that I could totally relate to, Susan Jefferies changes my thought patterns and abilities for critical reflection/ analytical insight and gives me the confidence and ability to have trust in my judgement and belief in myself as well change what I don't like and realize what I do.

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Out of my way! Here I come!!!
I have never written a review, but I am feeling compelled to write one for this book. I have read lots of self-help books but not one has touched me and affected me like this one. It is written in a very kind and understanding way without ever being patronising. It has helped me find a sense of peace within myself - something I never thought possible. My outlook on life has changed completely and it couldn't have come at a better time (I'm just being made redundant, credit crunch, new house etc!). I am now able to see challenges as opportunities and I have grown more in the last 3 short weeks, than I have in the past 7 years (I'm starting my own business). For anyone who suffers from stress, anxieties and depression, this is a must read. But don't be fooled, you need to want to change to make it happen. This book will show how to.