{"product_id":"the-simple-shift-isbn-9780730381662","title":"The Simple Shift","description":"\u003cb\u003eReframe challenges as opportunities, not obstacles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a mountain of hype around positive thinking. But have you noticed that positive thinking doesn’t, well, work? That’s because positivity is just an emotion, and at the end of the day it doesn’t change the reality of the situations we face. \u003ci\u003eThe Simple Shift\u003c\/i\u003e turns positive thinking on its head and transforms it into something practical – a way of adopting beliefs that can change the way you see reality and make major obstacles into easily resolvable issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book helps you develop the self-awareness to know when and how your thoughts are holding you back. Instead of just trying to ignore negative thoughts or pretend that problems don’t exist, why not actually change them, using useful thinking? Control your perception and start to turn your life around with \u003ci\u003eThe Simple Shift.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•  Overcome life’s obstacles by transforming the way you perceive problems\u003cbr\u003e• Discover why what’s “true” doesn’t matter as much as what’s “useful” \u003cbr\u003e•  Triumph when times are tough by adopting a simple shift in thinking\u003cbr\u003e• Uncover the valuable lessons you've already learned by overcoming past challenges\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides a clear and practical path for retraining your brain to see opportunities rather than obstacles. It’s not about putting on rose-coloured glasses and pretending that problems don’t exist. Rather, you can choose to train your mindset towards what is useful, guiding you to better outcomes in life, love and work. \u003cp\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003eChris Helder\u003c\/i\u003e ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransformation doesn’t usually work 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositive thinking doesn’t really work 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the greatest time to be … anything 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimes are tough, if you let them be 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife begins at 70 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to come up with useful beliefs 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe all have our own reality 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy reality 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on what you can control 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe heart doesn’t judge 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy is a decision 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife is full of challenges 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGratitude leads to greater things 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToday is your launch pad 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful thinking about tough decisions 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfection gets in the way of an outstanding life 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuilt is not your friend 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForget work–life balance — it’s a swing 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving with making a living 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose people who give you power 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFear vs anxiety 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid outside broadcasts 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour body reflects your mind 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep your eyes open 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s okay to smile 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome conclusions 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA summary of useful ideas 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA list of useful beliefs referenced in this book 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHRIS HELDER\u003c\/b\u003e is a world class keynote speaker and leading authority on improving mental health within organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLife is complicated. Wherever we go, we are surrounded by noise, choice and adversity and it can be hard to see what???s important, what to delegate, and what to avoid. This leaves us feeling stuck and unable to keep up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe solution is at your fingertips. Useful thinking is a very simple, but incredibly powerful idea designed to shift your perspective and provide you with essential tools to navigate the challenges of the modern world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book helps you to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echange how you approach life???s challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eidentify what really matters ??? and what doesn???t\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eseek out what brings joy and fulfilment in your life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eavoid the things that sap your energy or blur your focus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003elet go of perfection, worry and guilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Simple Shift\u003c\/i\u003e will show you how just a small change in your thinking can create enormous positive change in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990340288741,"sku":"NP9780730381662","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780730381662.jpg?v=1761787426","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-simple-shift-isbn-9780730381662","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}