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For those battle-scarred veterans of self-help books, psychologist Dr Gary Wood has answers that actually work. He argues that for real changes in the life of real people we need real psychology. In Don't Wait for Your Ship to Come In, Swim Out to Meet It, he presents an end to 'yo-yo self helping.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #380407 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .77" h x 5.30" w x 8.45" l, .92 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 344 pages

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From the Author
I guess it's fair to say that I achieved more than other people expected of me. When I returned to education to study psychology I had the idea that surely the subject must have something to say about how we can learn more effectively. At school we were never really taught how to learn. So, I scoured the psychology books for any psychological treasure that would help me to learn better. Perhaps most importantly, from these small insights I found myself exceeding the expectations I had for myself.

Eventually I found myself at the front of the classroom teaching psychology and the significant milestone in my career was teaching a course in psychology for mature students. They didn't always have up-to-date learning skills but their enthusiasm more than made up for it. They were all in my classroom not because they thought they had to be there, but because they really wanted to be! That attitude made all the difference. However, what I found myself doing more and more was giving out confidence building and motivation tips. Even though it was a departure from the syllabus, I found I really enjoyed this aspect of the job. In fact I joked on occasions that sometimes the syllabus got in the way! Basically, I was passing on the tricks of the trade that had made such a difference for me.
I was also able to show that learning could be fun, and yes we did have fun! For the overwhelming majority of these students their return to learning was a life changing experience. Throughout I witnessed dramatic changes in their confidence and self-belief. It's an amazing thing to witness, that by pointing people in the right direction, with their effort and commitment, they are able to achieve much more than they expect of themselves!

It's true to say that academic psychology often falls short of offering practical help and pop psychology is often found lacking in the theory department. Increasingly I was also asked to offer practical tips in media stories and so I trained as a life coach to supplement my psychology and teaching qualifications. In turn, I developed the tools and techniques from the classroom into personal development courses and workshops. And this is how Don't Wait For Your Ship To Come In... Swim Out To Meet It! came about. I wrote this book so that many more people will benefit from my insights and experience. Put into practice: it works! The overall message is that you can achieve much more than you expect of yourself! Nothing would make me happier than for you to put into practice the principles of this book and prove me right!
Gary Wood

From the Inside Flap
Do you  spend time so fixated on life′s obstacles that you cannot see the way ahead? Is your life governed by mere chance or by empowered choice? Can changing the way you view the world actually affect your experience?

Don′t Wait for Your Ship to come in... provides the practical tools that will allow you to achieve positive lasting change in your life.

Researched and written by a qualified social psychologist and life coach, Don′t Wait for Your Ship to come in... offers an antidote to endless ′yo–yo self–helping′. It draws together the essential ingredients from the field of personal development backed by evidence–based psychology, learning theory and coaching practice in an engaging and accessible book.

This complete step–by–step programme for personal development uses tried and tested learning principles and is presented in the form of exercises, quizzes, anecdotes and advice for developing and enhancing anyone′s creative capacity for positive personal development. It provides simple techniques for relaxation, composing effective positive life affirmations, working out personal values, motivation, doing a life–view to target areas for change and goal setting, avoiding self–sabotage and increasing confidence and happiness.

From the Back Cover
Whatever you want out of life, you need a plan. While it might seem easier to put your trust in the cosmic order, a better way is to give fate a helping hand. It′s your life, so take it personally!

Don′t Wait for Your Ship to Come in... takes three interweaving themes of insight, ownership and action to provide a complete course of accessible insights, tools and techniques. The themes represent:

• insight – Insight that things must change is the first step in creating positive lasting change.
• ownership – The ship belongs to you and it carries a cargo of your goals. Once you recognize that things need to change, its time to take stock of personal strengths and values and take control.
• action – Personal goals need personal action. Persistent positive action brings positive lasting change.

By following these principles, you will be able to transform mere wishful thinking into well–formed goals. Don′t Wait for Your Ship to come in... will help you make lasting positive change in your life and gives you the tool and techniques for doing just that.

Don′t just tread water. go on and make a real splash!