Dale Carnegie wrote 70 or 80 years ago, but so much of what he says remains relevant in today’s world. Although parts of the book are a little dated (and some UK readers find it “overly American”), it demonstrates that stress and anxiety have always been around us. He believes that you should directly and… Continue Reading
Although Paul McKenna is probably more famous for the work he does on stage, he is in fact an extremely successful author of self help books. He argues in “I Can Make You Happy” that happiness levels are not fixed, and are not dependent solely upon what happens to us, but on how we view… Continue Reading
A self help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques This self help book uses cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help those suffering with depression and also to allow their family and friends to understand the nature of depression. It includes a section on guilt and on depression which arises out of being anxious. It contains practical… Continue Reading
In The Feeling Good Handbook, Dr David Burns uses CBT to deal with the wide range of everyday problems that cause difficulty and unhappiness for so many people (chronic nervousness, panic attacks, phobias, and feelings of stress, guilt, or inferiority). The Feeling Good Handbook teaches how to remove the mental obstacles that bar you from… Continue Reading
(Includes Free CD with Guided Meditations) Authors – Mark Williams and Danny Penman This book is an excellent introduction to the practice of Mindfulness. Mindfulness has been used for centuries to help stress, anxiety and depression. The book includes a free CD of guided meditations, and teaches the idea of being fully focused on the… Continue Reading