Can anyone recommend any self help books etc for motivation/setting goals?

[girl_interrupted]

I wasn't sure where to post this, but I figured it fits into the category of staying well/what works for others. So I'm wondering, does anyone have some advice/books/forums/site suggestions on building confidence, time management and goal setting? Coz frankly I suck at all three (among other things). I have tried a number of different websites and books/techniques but I figure some of you have some ideas that might be better than what I've already tried. I guess a part of it is wanting to change and doing what's necessary to make those changes. Change is really hard! I'm open to suggestions. Thanks guys 🙂

[SourceShield]

Hey!

You Can Heal Your Life - Louise L Hay

Creative Visualisation - Shakti Gawain...both books are a few decades on, but still relevant today...even more-so because science backs up what theyve been saying for years.

The Power Of Positive Thinking - Norman Vincent Peele

A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle

The Success Principles - Jack Canfield

Emotional Intelligence - Daniel Goleman

Loving What Is - Byron Katie

Awaken The Giant Within - Anthony Robbins...

Thats what I have here with me now, hence me being able to list them off like this but I reckon...

...when the student is ready, the right and best resources will always manifest!

The Teachings of Abraham-Hicks, may blow your mind too!

Im big on Creativity - Its my PhD, and Creativity helps on all levels...professional and personal.

What is it about those 'three - time management, self-confidence and goal-setting' that you find most challenging?

MuchLove

p.s. I have a lot of helpful 'tips' at hand, that I have gleaned over the years, that I am more than happy to share with you!

[SourceShield]

Ohhh, hang on...its Change that youre struggling with.

Welcome To Earth.

Sing out if you need any extra assistance!

[Zeal]

Hey, thanks for your post!

SourceShield has already given you a range of suggestions. My Dad has the book Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman that SourceShield recommended, which is something I have been meaning to read for a while!

I recommend reading The Art of Procrastination by John Perry - this small book has great tips on how to make habits like procrastination work in your favour, and the humour throughout makes it an enjoyable read!

Here are some online professionally-endorsed resources I'd recommend:

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=50 (procrastination info relevant to goal setting and maintenance)

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=47 (improving self-esteem)

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=51 (info about assertiveness, which may also be helpful)

I hope some of our suggestions strike your fancy 🙂

Best wishes,

Zeal

[SourceShield]

Hey Zeal,

Thank you for that suggestion re: art of procrastination.

Just downloaded it...clearly Im not that bad with procrastinating probably the opposite in fact, but theres always space for more knowledge in my noggin!

Great!

[Nikkir]

Hi girl_interrupted,

Thank you for your post and it is great that you want to make some changes and read some positive material.

Wow I think SourceShield gave you so many different and good books. I am a bit alternate I think but Ill put it out there and the choice is yours.

I love Rick Hanson ( mindfulness and taking in the good)

I love Jon Kabat Zinn ( mindfulness Guru and a free mindfulness course is palousemindfulness.com

I love Marianne Williamson and of course Tony Robbins ( SourceShield ) Mentioned he is intense and motivating.

Louise Hay is always awesome she has many books, even Dorreen Virtue who is the Angel Guru but she does have a degree in psychology.

If you really want to change thought patterns google CBT ( Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and DBT Marsha Linehan ( but though she is my idol she deals with intense therapy for suicide and BPD.

Ted Talks on you tube ( all different subjects)

and of course "smiling minds " app - meditation and being in the moment.

Wayne Dwyer if not already said and that's all I can think of right now 🙂

Best Wishes and good luck with your journey !

We are always here so please let us know how you are going if you can. Nikkir x

[Lost_Girl]

Hi girl_interrupted,

Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a terrific book. You can look up a summary of it on the internet to give you an idea of what is covered. I read it for work but the personal applications were profound in terms of understanding self, my circle of influence (what you can and cannot control), effective time management and goal setting.

Also look up on the internet Time Management Matrix Merrill and Covey 1994.

You are right, change is hard. The book above will give you what you need but the motivation and willingness to change are tough.

"Who Moved my Cheese" by Dr Spencer Johnson is a really easy read and written as a story but aims at getting you to think differently about change and inertia.

I work as a Business Analyst for a global corporate company. I specialise in Process Improvement (eg. streamlining, efficiency and time management) and Change Management. I am happy to help you as you work through this.

Best wishes,

Carol

[SourceShield]

Ted talk are great!

Zabat is amazing...I have many of his CDS. Thats how long Ive been into his work!

Wayne Dyer is a great master teacher...may he rest in peace!

Sorry for hijacking ya thread G-I!

MuchLove

[Nikkir]

Hi SourceShields,

That's great you like those to, not for everyone but so good 🙂

You gave so many good books and suggestions I didn't / couldn't add much!

The more the merrier!

Best Wishes

Nikkir x

[girl_interrupted]

Wow! Thank you Sourceshield. I have several of these on my shelf already...Louise Hay books are great and also the creative visualisation and Echkart Tolle. Always room to expand on my bookshelf and refer back to the old classics. I might try the positive thinking and art of procrastination, I'm certainly an expert at that one! What do I find most challenging about the three things? Everything! My depression has taken away my motivation and enthusiasm for most things; my time management doesn't exist - I can't focus on anything for too long, am very forgetful and struggle with any kind of task that requires organisation; my confidence has been stripped away by my depression, especially as I've gotten older (should be the other way round..?) Anyway that's me. That's a lot of reading, should keep me busy a little while! Cheers, GI