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.
Shy Warrior
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Mauve Cactus
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Snapple Whistler
ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. Efficient audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is a revelation. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy.
Versace-Cat
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Black Hole Necromancer
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Winter Underdog
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NoiseCake
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury β it's a convenient habit. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's robust features, I'm always just a tap away from immersing myself in captivating narratives. ππ± Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content.
Natural Gold
This app's user-friendly layout and quick access to controls have made audiobook listening a breeze. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thank you, ListenBook! Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience.
Clang Glyph
This app is a true gift for book lovers β it's like having a personal library wherever I go. ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration is a brilliant touch. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress.
Runway Darling
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Turnip King
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Referee
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Prof. Smirk
I've started reading more books than ever before, all thanks to this app. The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits β so cool! Audiobooks made easy β this app's functionality is truly a gift. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings.
Mad Irishman
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Blinker
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Titanium Ladybug
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42nd Street
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. π©βπ³ Elevating culinary experiences with auditory tales β cooking has never been this entertaining and educational! π³π§ Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library. An audiobook Iβll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narratorβs performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Miss Fix It
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Armed Hawk
Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read β this app is always ready. πΌ Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! π»π ππ Embarking on literary journeys even with my eyes closed β bedtime stories have taken a new form with this app! π΄π§ ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Flyswat Briggs
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's design is user-centric.
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