Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating BehaviorPractical, proven self help steps show how to transform 40 common self-defeating behaviors, including procrastination, envy, obsession, anger, self-pity, compulsion, neediness, guilt, rebellion, inaction, and more. |
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... it's much less self-defeating to acknowledge the problem early on and deal with it effectively— with compassion, respect, and empathy. 4. There is nothing more futile than trying to change another person.
... it's much less self-defeating to acknowledge the problem early on and deal with it effectively— with compassion, respect, and empathy. 4. There is nothing more futile than trying to change another person.
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The more preoccupied you are with yourself, the less likely you are to consider, acknowledge, or even notice other people. As a result, they feel hurt, frustrated, and angry—convinced that you don't really care about them.
The more preoccupied you are with yourself, the less likely you are to consider, acknowledge, or even notice other people. As a result, they feel hurt, frustrated, and angry—convinced that you don't really care about them.
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I viewed it as a chance to be in a less pressured environment and sort out what I wanted to do. I got much more than Ibargained for. After several weeks in the psychiatric wards, talking and listening to numerous patients, I thought for ...
I viewed it as a chance to be in a less pressured environment and sort out what I wanted to do. I got much more than Ibargained for. After several weeks in the psychiatric wards, talking and listening to numerous patients, I thought for ...
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK “All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a simple lonely action.” —£4MES RUSSELL LOWELL Each of the forty concise chapters in the book addresses a common self-defeating behavior.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK “All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a simple lonely action.” —£4MES RUSSELL LOWELL Each of the forty concise chapters in the book addresses a common self-defeating behavior.
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Realizing that her mother's controlling nature was a misguided attempt to be close to her daughter allowed Carolyn to be more receptive. The less she pulled away, the less her mother pushed. Before long, her mother's critical comments ...
Realizing that her mother's controlling nature was a misguided attempt to be close to her daughter allowed Carolyn to be more receptive. The less she pulled away, the less her mother pushed. Before long, her mother's critical comments ...
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Table des matières
| 1 | |
Procrastinating | 11 |
Waiting Until Its Too Late | 21 |
in Return | 37 |
Playing It Safe | 41 |
Always Having to Be Right | 45 |
Focusing on What Your Partner Is Doing Wrong | 49 |
Putting up With Broken Promises | 54 |
Trying to Take Care of Everybody | 100 |
Refusing to Play Games | 104 |
Putting on an Act to Make a Good Impression | 108 |
Being Envious of Others | 113 |
Feeling Sorry for Yourself | 117 |
Assuming the Hard Way Is the Right Way | 122 |
Thinking Im Sorry Is Enough | 126 |
Holding It All In | 130 |
Trying to Make up While Youre Still Angry | 59 |
Not Learning From Your Mistakes | 63 |
Trying to Change Others | 67 |
Rebelling Just for the Sake of Rebelling | 71 |
Talking When Nobodys Listening | 75 |
Pretending Youre Fine When Youre Not | 79 |
Becoming Obsessive or Compulsive | 83 |
Taking Things Too Personally | 88 |
Acting Too Needy | 92 |
Having Unrealistic Expectations | 96 |
Quitting Too Soon | 135 |
Letting Others Control Your Life | 139 |
Leaving Too Much to Chance | 143 |
Letting Fear Run Your Life | 148 |
Not Moving on After a Loss | 152 |
Not Getting Out When the Getting Is Good | 156 |
Not Asking for What You Need | 161 |
Giving Advice When They Want Something Else | 166 |
Backing Down Because You Dont Feel Ready | 171 |
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Expressions et termes fréquents
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Informations bibliographiques
| Titre | Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior |
| Auteurs | Mark Goulston, Philip Goldberg |
| Éditeur | Penguin, 1996 |
| ISBN | 1101657758, 9781101657751 |
| Longueur | 208 pages |
| Exporter la citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |