Book description
Self-talk matters, but what methods of building healthy self-talk actually work? This how-to guide shares evidence-based techniques to go from being your own worst critic to your own best friend. Perhaps you want to be nicer to yourself but don't really know how to get there. Or maybe you're someone who assumes self-criticism is a permanent part of your personality. Rest assured you're not alone--millions of people struggle with the toll that excessive self-criticism takes on their minds, energy levels, jobs, and relationships. And problems with self-talk vary dramatically from one person to the next: they can appear as mild but persistent inner criticism, full-blown self-loathing, or the pain of internalized oppression or abuse. After over twenty years of working with individuals, groups, and classes on self-criticism and related challenges, psychologist and mindfulness teacher Dr. Rachel Goldsmith Turow offers the "self-talk workout"--six doable exercises that can help you replace self-criticism with self-kindness and self-encouragement. Specific self-talk strategies such as "Spot the success," "Fail forward," and "Allowing all feelings, skillfully," require just a few minutes a day. These skills can be practiced individually to transform your self-talk, or you can choose to combine two or more exercises to enhance your self-talk workout. Each chapter features a core exercise, variations on the strategy that might feel right for you, scientific studies supporting each approach, and success stories to inspire your own practice. Turow includes examples from her own life and experiences as a psychotherapist, as well as lessons from her students and respected public figures such as Michelle Obama and Thich Nhat Hanh, to show that the burden of harsh self-criticism need not go on forever: the way that we relate to ourselves can be changed.
Don Stab
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K-Tin Man
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Lady Petal
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Emerald Goddess
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Round Kick Boomer
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Trixie
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Highway
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing.
Bad Beret
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Little Granger
ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience.
QuantumQuill
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Helmet Destroyer
ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Wooden German
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Sir Shove
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The Howling Swede
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Fast FLAK
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Bad Beh8vior
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Green Scavenger
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Thunder Nut
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. π Embracing reading in the digital age β this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. π±π Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is a triumph. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Drugstore Cowboy
With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. π Long road trips? No problem β this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! ππ ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Crash Enforcer
π Bedtime stories for adults? Yes, please! This app is a dream come true. ππ Mastering audiobook navigation β this app's ease of use is commendable. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience