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Breaking Bad Patterns: 60 Ways to Free Yourself from a Life Stuck on Repeat
Have you ever felt trapped in the relentless grip of negative loops, where patterns and habits from the past seem to repeat themselves again, again and again? Do childhood experiences and traumatic events cast a shadow over your present, leaving you longing for a different future?
In this eye-opening book, psychotherapist Simon Harper shares his insights and expertise to help you unravel the bad patterns that are holding you back in life. Through introspection and self-reflection, you’ll gain a profound understanding of how these cycles unfold and the role you play in perpetuating them.
Breaking Bad Patterns is a powerful and practical guide to overcoming anxiety, depression, addiction and other emotional challenges. With a strong emphasis on social anxiety, this transformative book delves into the gripping fear of rejection and offers valuable strategies to navigate through its paralysing effects.
This isn’t just another self-help book. It’s an empowering companion that teaches you how to rewrite the old stories that live in your emotional brain. So why wait? Unlock your true potential by learning how to break free from bad patterns and start living the best life you can.
In this eye-opening book, psychotherapist Simon Harper shares his insights and expertise to help you unravel the bad patterns that are holding you back in life. Through introspection and self-reflection, you’ll gain a profound understanding of how these cycles unfold and the role you play in perpetuating them.
Breaking Bad Patterns is a powerful and practical guide to overcoming anxiety, depression, addiction and other emotional challenges. With a strong emphasis on social anxiety, this transformative book delves into the gripping fear of rejection and offers valuable strategies to navigate through its paralysing effects.
This isn’t just another self-help book. It’s an empowering companion that teaches you how to rewrite the old stories that live in your emotional brain. So why wait? Unlock your true potential by learning how to break free from bad patterns and start living the best life you can.
360 pages, Hardcover
Published February 28, 2024
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August 31, 2024
“Breaking Bad Patterns: 60 Ways to Free Yourself from a Life Stuck on Repeat” by Simon Harper stands as a beacon of hope for anyone feeling ensnared by the cyclical nature of negative habits and destructive behaviors. This book doesn’t just diagnose the problems that plague many; it provides a clear, actionable path toward emotional and psychological liberation. With his psychotherapy background, Harper offers a deep dive into the origins and mechanics of harmful patterns that many find themselves repeating. He does so with a compassionate voice that resonates with understanding and empathy, making this book feel like a conversation with a wise and caring mentor. His approach to tackling issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and especially social anxiety is both insightful and innovative.
Its practicality and directness set this book apart from the plethora of self-help literature available. Harper’s “60 Ways” are not abstract concepts but tangible steps that readers can implement immediately into their daily lives. This practical aspect is incredibly empowering, giving readers the tools to effect real change in their lives.
The emphasis on rewriting the “old stories” that dwell in our emotional brains is particularly compelling. Harper adeptly shows how our narratives, shaped by past experiences and traumas, dictate our present and future. By teaching readers how to confront and rewrite these narratives, he opens the door to a future unbound by past limitations.
Moreover, Harper’s focus on social anxiety and the fear of rejection is timely and crucial. In an age where social interaction increasingly occurs through digital screens, understanding and overcoming social anxiety is more important than ever. Harper provides strategies that are not only practical but also deeply empathetic, acknowledging the complex emotions involved in social interaction.
“Breaking Bad Patterns” is more than just a self-help book; it’s a journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. Simon Harper has created an invaluable resource for those looking to break free from the chains of their past and forge a brighter, happier future. This book is a must-read for anyone ready to take control of their life and embark on the path to personal freedom and fulfillment.
Its practicality and directness set this book apart from the plethora of self-help literature available. Harper’s “60 Ways” are not abstract concepts but tangible steps that readers can implement immediately into their daily lives. This practical aspect is incredibly empowering, giving readers the tools to effect real change in their lives.
The emphasis on rewriting the “old stories” that dwell in our emotional brains is particularly compelling. Harper adeptly shows how our narratives, shaped by past experiences and traumas, dictate our present and future. By teaching readers how to confront and rewrite these narratives, he opens the door to a future unbound by past limitations.
Moreover, Harper’s focus on social anxiety and the fear of rejection is timely and crucial. In an age where social interaction increasingly occurs through digital screens, understanding and overcoming social anxiety is more important than ever. Harper provides strategies that are not only practical but also deeply empathetic, acknowledging the complex emotions involved in social interaction.
“Breaking Bad Patterns” is more than just a self-help book; it’s a journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. Simon Harper has created an invaluable resource for those looking to break free from the chains of their past and forge a brighter, happier future. This book is a must-read for anyone ready to take control of their life and embark on the path to personal freedom and fulfillment.
March 31, 2024
Breaking Bad Patterns: 60 Ways to Free Yourself from a Life Stuck on Repeat, authored by psychotherapist Simon Harper, offers a compelling exploration of how to break free from the negative loops that can hold us back in life. Harper's insights are particularly poignant for those who feel trapped by past experiences and are seeking a path to a more fulfilling future.
Harper's approach is both insightful and practical, offering readers tools for introspection and self-reflection to understand the origins of their patterns. Through this understanding, readers can begin to unravel the grip of these patterns and move towards positive change.
One of the book's strengths is its focus on social anxiety, a common but often misunderstood condition. Harper provides valuable strategies for navigating the fear of rejection, offering a roadmap for overcoming its paralyzing effects.
Breaking Bad Patterns is more than just a self-help book; it's a guide to empowerment. By learning to rewrite the stories that hold us back, Harper shows us how to unlock our true potential and live our best lives. If you're ready to break free from negative patterns and start living a more fulfilling life, this book is a must-read.
Harper's approach is both insightful and practical, offering readers tools for introspection and self-reflection to understand the origins of their patterns. Through this understanding, readers can begin to unravel the grip of these patterns and move towards positive change.
One of the book's strengths is its focus on social anxiety, a common but often misunderstood condition. Harper provides valuable strategies for navigating the fear of rejection, offering a roadmap for overcoming its paralyzing effects.
Breaking Bad Patterns is more than just a self-help book; it's a guide to empowerment. By learning to rewrite the stories that hold us back, Harper shows us how to unlock our true potential and live our best lives. If you're ready to break free from negative patterns and start living a more fulfilling life, this book is a must-read.
March 16, 2024
I found this book extremely well written,and it offers a very comprehensive menu of positive actions to take. The author is very comprehensive in his understanding of the causes of anxiety. But the really important part of the book is the advice on overcoming in a very practical way the behaviours caused by anxiety. Very highly recommended.
July 24, 2024
Not a fan of self help books,but this one is really good. I absolutely loved it.
Learnt and understood soo many good things.
Thank you soo much for writing this book🤍
Learnt and understood soo many good things.
Thank you soo much for writing this book🤍
April 13, 2024
This is a self-help book with a difference. It provides a set of tools and techniques that can be used to replace bad patterns with positive ones.
The first part of the book has a theoretical focus, made digestible through the use of imagery. Using the ‘polar bear’ and ‘parrot’ to explain the author’s two-brain theory was particularly powerful. After reading this section, I could recognise in real-life situations that my thinking brain had been hijacked and was then in a position of self-awareness where I could apply the techniques suggested in the book.
The highlight of the book for me was the 12-week programme. If you are looking for a book that will help you to create a different future for yourself, then this part will help you with what you need to do. Most similar books miss this practical application, so it's this that makes Breaking Bad Patterns stand out for me.
I finished this book feeling optimistic about the future. Through a new understanding of how my brain works, an awareness of my patterns, and a toolkit of strategies, I feel that my present and future can be different from my past.
The first part of the book has a theoretical focus, made digestible through the use of imagery. Using the ‘polar bear’ and ‘parrot’ to explain the author’s two-brain theory was particularly powerful. After reading this section, I could recognise in real-life situations that my thinking brain had been hijacked and was then in a position of self-awareness where I could apply the techniques suggested in the book.
The highlight of the book for me was the 12-week programme. If you are looking for a book that will help you to create a different future for yourself, then this part will help you with what you need to do. Most similar books miss this practical application, so it's this that makes Breaking Bad Patterns stand out for me.
I finished this book feeling optimistic about the future. Through a new understanding of how my brain works, an awareness of my patterns, and a toolkit of strategies, I feel that my present and future can be different from my past.
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