Positive Thinking Pocketbook: Little Exercises for a Happy and Successful Life

by Gill Hasson

Think your way to a more positive life Positive thinking is an approach and a set of skills that we can all learn. But it’s not just about how and what you think; you've got to do something! In a range of situations, positive thinking needs to be followed by positive action. The good news is that whatever life has thrown at you in the past and whatever is you want to achieve in the future, the Positive Thinking Pocketbook will help you think and behave more positively. Inside, you’ll find out how to use tips, techniques and advice on creating a positive mindset and developing your positive thinking. Next, you'll find out how to apply that positive thinking to a range of potentially difficult situations. Whenever you want a shot of positivity, simply pick out a few ideas, tips and techniques that appeal to you and give them a try!

Genres: Self Help

124 pages, Paperback

Published January 4, 2019

About the author

Gill Hasson is the author of Mindfulness: Be mindful. Live in the moment works with people from diverse backgrounds and situations. Her key motivation is her belief in the ability of people to positively change their way of thinking - about life, other people, and themselves.

She is a freelance journalist and writes articles on personal development and relationships for a variety of magazines, including Psychologies and Take A Break, and for a number of websites.

As well as delivering adult education courses in personal development, she is an associate tutor for the University of Sussex where she teaches career and personal development and academic study skills. She delivers training in child and adolescent development to preschool, youth and social workers, teachers and parents.

Reviews

[Hilary Whatley]

Beautiful little book. It is perfect for your evening walk, and gives a dose of inspiration for everyday. Love how neat and tidy the short chapters are - there is no filler here. Each chapter has a relevant, different concept, and her advice for each concept is spot-on.

Even though it's tempting to listen to a bunch of chapters a day because they are concise, I enjoyed limiting it - not only did I savor the book more, but also, it allowed for a deeper reflection on each concept.

There is no religious overtone in this book, but all the same - it's spiritual food.

[I Read, Therefore I Blog]

Gill Hasson is a UK-based personal development expert and in this useful pocket guide to positive thinking she sets out what negative thinking is, why it’s damaging and includes exercises and practical techniques for recognising negative thoughts and countering them. Particularly good is that Hasson recognises how difficult positive thinking can be, which I found easier to engage with than American writers who generally suggest you’re not trying.

[Yazo GM]

It’s a book should be next to your bed to remind you to exercise your mind and your positive thinking daily

[Michael Delaware]

A good reference book on teh subject of positive thinking. This is one I plan to revisit often.

[Diego Leston]

Se lo he recomendado a varios pacientes a los que les resultó muy útil y beneficioso. Si bien es un tanto básico, algunas activados reflexivas van muy bien con TCC

[Maddison Davies]

3/5⭐️
•perfect read for the current climate in the world and UK especially
•teaches how things as basic as the way you phrases sentences can impact your life
•wish it held more writing and less ideas to use in practice

[Psyckers]

an interesting book for those who need to focus more on being more optimistic in your view and interactions in life. It explains the positive benefits of doing various things and that by focusing on one small thing at a time, can accumulate in a more positive view on life.
Just the simple act of saying something kind to someone each day can cause a healthier outlook in life.
The book also has a lot of positive quotations from various people. I found them helpful to type them up and post them on walls and mirrors etc. Especially the funny ones.
Definitely worth reading, especially on your off days.

[Alberto Rodríguez]

Es un libro practico donde la autora con ejemplos claros y muchas citas de frases celebres brinda herramientas para mejorar nuestra manera de ver las situaciones y asumirlas de la mejor manera.