Month: December 2020

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I truly enjoyed this book. Malcom Gladwell wrote an intriguing account, analyzing how people think. This book sights several examples and studies conducted by reputable universities and doctors in their respective fields. The novel is centered around the idea that fast decision-making can be equal to cautious thinking when to trust our instincts, and knowing that first impressions can be educated impressions. It is an excellent example of how people affect one another without so much as even consciously knowing it. I would recommend this to anyone interested in human consciousness.

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As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As A Man Thinketh is a great book if you wish to change your ways of thinking and come to the realization that your thoughts govern and produce results within your life (law of attraction/manifestation). I would say that this is a book you would read if you’re into meditation. The reason I say that is because being open-minded while reading this book is key to getting the most out of this book. Every word, sentence and paragraph resonated with me and ultimately helped me to understand that I am responsible for my own life and how my thoughts respond to circumstances. What is key to benefitting from this book is to ingrain this philosophy into your daily life so that no matter what events unfold you know that this information is true. For some people, they may be able to read this book and get this message saved within their brains the first time. But if you’re analytical like I was… you’ll need to practice and literally read this over and over until this knowledge becomes second nature. Yes it’s common sense that A person’s thoughts inevitably create their life, we just need to find a way to direct and control our thoughts or feelings within our subconscious. What has helped for me is meditation. You would listen to guided meditation and then after you’ve calmed your mind read this book, then meditate again. When you first meditate it’s to clear your mind, when you meditate a second time after reading As A Man Thinketh, it’s to integrate this knowledge within your psyche so that you meditate on these truths and they become a part of you. This book is enlightening and it’s key that it becomes a part of our subconscious so that we can gradually benefit over and over from it. I highly recommend this book.

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Negative Self-Talk and How to Change It by Shad Helmstetter
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

There are excellent points in this book on how to change negative self-talk, that could positively change lives. And it is worth the money and a good read. However, this author coined the term Negative Self-Talk Disorder. Negative self-talk is not a disorder, disease or illness. The author missed an opportunity to explain that the brain is a ‘threat detector’, designed to keep us alive, survive. That’s its primary job. Out of all the info out there, this is what I have learned. So, negative self-talk is a natural function of the brain to protect us from danger (real or imagined). One missing key is to get curious about our negative self-talk, and not label it as a ‘disorder’. This is where I think the author did a disservice, by not emphasizing negative self-talk’s purpose. It has a purpose. And it would have been extremely helpful to address negative self-talk in the context of our lives and not call it a disease…so to speak.

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