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How to use the book "Mind over Mood"?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 22, 2022 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
@aliali I do not have this book, but it sounds interesting. After playing the YouTube comment by the co-author, that @johnbishop posted, it sounds like a typical self-help book. That is, in my humble opinion, that you need to put the time in to work with the book. It is not a "one size fits all". You learn about your situation and condition, then are able to use the book as a course, so to speak, to work with and help yourself get better. As I have found with many self-help books over my life, you have to do the work, and commit to getting better, for things to get better. I don't think we should tell ourselves that within a certain time we will get benefit from a book, or therapy of any sort, rather to look back and see how our mindset has changed over time. For me, by keeping a journal, I can see those subtle differences in how I approach life and feel better for it. And, for me, it is a continuous journey.
How does this sound to you?
Ginger
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Greetings Ginger,
I would say that this is the most sensible way through it. Probably more patience is needed.
Thanks
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I have recently tried "The Artist's Way", 25th Anniversary Edition, by Julia Cameron. Basically it has a journalling aspect, but also guided suggestions for weekly consideration, activities, questions and room for experimenting, gently, with explorations of daily living. Struggling a bit in Week 2 already to do the daily journalling, but will come back to after typing here.
As others have shared, it comes down to the individual finding one of these guides that initially meshes, and then sustains you. I like that it's a 12-week guide and does not invoke guilt or defeat if not every item is explored.
Maybe this is worth looking up on amazon for someone.
Continued best wishes on this daily, hourly journey we call life!