Today's era is changing with each passing day, and people from all walks of life are faced with the challenges of rapidly changing social environments, interpersonal interactions, and living conditions. At this time, you have to either change the world or change yourself, otherwise you will be eliminated, because the extremely fast-paced high-tech development is destroying those who are just waiting to die with a devastating momentum.
Although we all understand the importance of changing ourselves, what needs to be changed and how to achieve effective change is still an urgent problem for most people.
The Psychology of Change is an illuminating collection of case studies on growth and healing that synthesizes all current knowledge about the study of change, explaining:
1. Reasons for change: changes in life, boredom, something to make up for, rewards, or a crisis;
2. Reasons that hinder change: attitudes, personality traits, negative emotions, skills and unrealistic hopes;
3. Reasons why change cannot last: lack of willpower, unrealistic goals, negative beliefs, etc.;
4. Ways to make lasting changes: Make a commitment, increase awareness, seek social support, etc.
The author of this book has been studying the topic of change for 35 years. He tells us how to live the way we want by constantly changing ourselves in a life full of setbacks.
Reader comments
I especially liked the analysis in the book about the reasons why change cannot last, which gave me a deeper understanding of some of my own behaviors. And the author has been studying the topic of change for 35 years, which is really amazing! His experience and insights make this book even more valuable ~ I think everyone who wants to grow and change can read this book.
Everyone is a unique existence. There is no fixed model for cultivating a person. To change your destiny, you need to rely on your own efforts to change it bit by bit.
Yes, this book feels like many similar experiences
I especially liked the analysis in the book about the reasons why change cannot last, which gave me a deeper understanding of some of my own behaviors. And the author has been studying the topic of change for 35 years, which is really amazing! His experience and insights make this book even more valuable ~ I think everyone who wants to grow and change can read this book.
Everyone is a unique existence. There is no fixed model for cultivating a person. To change your destiny, you need to rely on your own efforts to change it bit by bit.
Yes, this book feels like many similar experiences