“Hope and Help for Your Nerves,” Claire Weekes
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006Pros: Handy techniques for anxiety sufferers
Cons: Out of date
Rating: 3 out of 5
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Archive for the ‘Self-Help’ Category
“Believing in Yourself: A Practical Guide to Building Self-Confidence,” Erik Blumenthal
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006Pros: Good, practical advice on important subjects
Cons: Slow start; spirituality aspect may put some people off
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“Authentic Happiness,” Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D.
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006Pros: Grounded, solid research; well-explained; practical and helpful; associated web site
Cons: In the effort to avoid association with certain bad practices makes apparent contradictions
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Meditation for Busy People: 60 Seconds to Serenity,” Dawn Groves
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006Pros: Balanced approach; “timeouts”; makes meditation simple, easy, non-threatening
Cons: Well, it isn’t exactly an in-depth treatise, now is it? But then that’s the point…
Rating: 5 out of 5
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