Getting Unstuck: 8 Simple Steps to Solving Any Problem

by Dr Joy Browne M.D.

When it comes to finding solutions, American radio host Dr Joy Browne believes there is no problem too big or too small. Whether you want to overcome your fears, gain perspective and self-awareness, or perfect the fine art of relationships at home or at work, this manual seeks to offer the answers you have been looking for. Dr Joy examines how to stop being your own worst enemy and start being your own best friend.

Genres: Self Help

258 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2002

Reviews

[Bibhu Ashish · Rating 4 out of 5]

"A self help book which mostly deals with a lot of small case studies based on real life examples from USA and gives someone ideas on how to deal with family relationships". This is how I would summarize this book. Simply put, if you want to get ahead and have a wonderful life you really want, you need to follow the steps which author has provided. These as per my understanding are as below.
Step 1-Think about the past future and present
Step 2-Find the recurring patterns
Step 3-Be self aware on who you are and what your purpose is
Step 4-Put things into perspective
Step 5 and 6-Use the tools at your disposal in finding the solution,
Step 7 and 8-And as per the goal you have set, use the tools to apply to the situation.

The book is based on the experiences of Dr. Browne which she could accumulate when she was anchoring a program in Radio as a psychologist, and there are a lot of ideas and concepts which she has prescribed for anyone to realize his or her potential. The book is very well structured and the content is very much from the real life situations which makes it realistic and enjoyable to read.

One of the few good books which I have read. No hyperbole and pure substance.

Highly recommended.

[Douglas Lord · Rating 5 out of 5]

Folks who love to hate Browne will be disappointed with this book–it presents some pretty good advice. The titular eight steps are part of a larger method for “getting unstuck from the past, and getting on with your life.” However, readers can’t skip around from step to step. The entire book helps readers identify, evaluate, objectify, and actively solve problems. Using concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy, Browne focuses on the process as well as the product. Thus, “extracting your emotional self from a situation” and acting in your own best interest are both key to getting unstuck. Browne presents scenarios that mimic call-ins from her radio show to exemplify various concepts, and although these scenarios are varied, readers may want more concepts and fewer examples. As in her earlier, readable Dating for Dummies, Browne’s tone here is easy yet insightful and informative. Recommended.

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[Alok · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't read much pop psychology, so this book had a lot of ideas that were new to me. I had a little trouble relating because many of the examples had to do with relationships, and I haven't had much difficulty with relationships in my life.

[Amanda · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a marginally useful self-help book. I found Browne to be obnoxious, some of her reader questions seemed incredibly fake, and I didn't like some of her responses (especially to a mom whose daughter was claiming she had slept with her teachers. No red flags there?! The girl is making it up?! Maybe it requires a bit more looking into than the advise that Brown gave.

This is a clearly dated self-help book that was in my work's library. There are a few gems in here, a few things I will use, but for the most part you can skip this one. There's probably better books that don't preach outdated stuff at you -- she doesn't believe in cohabitating, etc.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

As insightful and helpful as this book is, it could've been a third as long. Instead of just going through the steps and being inspiring, Dr Browne insisted on giving examples for each step from her radio program... Ad nauseam. Over and over. And over. Make an eight step website with emailed newsletters next time. Future readers: Read the into then the "skrink wrap" of each chapter and then the conclusion. That's all you'll need.

[Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book. Like her radio show so decided to read her book, it was a good read and I may have even lkearned something.

[Gina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read -- liked he "you PLay Doctor" section at the end of each chapter

[SKN83 · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a must read

[Matthew · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some interesting stuff but nothing I couldn't have gotten somewhere else.
My least favorite part is when she encourages people to bribe their relatives to (temporarily) smooth over differences.