Change Your Life Now: Powerful Techniques for Positive Change – William J. Knaus
I read this 1994 self-help book because Dr. Knaus was one of the stars of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Self-help books, to my mind, are a waste of time if the author doesn’t have the credentials.
Knaus presents a five-point change program, which is easy to follow. His advice is founded on research up to that time. Having seen hundreds and hundreds of patients, Knaus knows change is not easy and people throw up roadblocks in their own path for various irrational and rational reasons. He tells ways to overcome obstacles of our own making. His suggestions can be adopted for all the usual problems: improving diet, quitting smoking, finding love, beating back the urge to procrastinate, and changing careers.
The writing style is from 1994, when Knaus was still able
to assume that even general readers knew how to read. That is, the sentences
are a little bit involved and he uses some big words. The writing is concise
and practical, given the reader does not have anxiety or depression to the
extent that professional help really would be a good idea. This is for readers
who are serious about change, and disciplined enough to change on their own,
with just a book.
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