I have a strange sort of fascination with self-help books, although I very rarely buy them. The reason for this? Because I can never really find one that I think will genuinely help me, as I don't believe in the content.
Paul McKenna has written a myriad of self-help books, but I'd never really considered buying one of them before. The covers aren't really all that appealing are they? However, I was suggested this book by a friend, and had also heard very positive feedback on another of his books, a weight-loss one, from a friend whose mum had used it - and it actually worked!
The main appeal of this book was of course the hypnosis CD. I've always been interested in hypnosis, and had a desire to be hypnotised, and so of course I leaped at the chance to try this one. After two rounds of the CD, I can happily report that I felt myself slip into a semi-trance both times - it was one of the strangest feelings I have ever encountered, and a little alarming at first, but I'm excited to start using it every day! I feel like if I use it daily it will genuinely begin to make a difference in me.
I haven't had a chance to try the various techniques in this book yet, apart from one or two, because I wanted to completely read through the book first. However, I'm looking forward to going back to the book and dipping in and out of the various techniques that I feel will help me at the time. I really enjoyed the way it was written, in a very simple and almost personal style, and it was a simple read that I definitely enjoyed.
Here's hoping a little down the line this book will make a difference, particularly with coursework and exams on the horizon!
(edit: Also, I love the fact that there's a 14 day gratitude journal in the back of this book, and I fully intend to use it once April starts! :D)