BOTM #21: The Mind Monster Solution (Jun 2019)
Book Title: The Mind Monster Solution
Author: Hazel Gale
Who Is This Book For?
Perfect for readers who want to overcome limiting beliefs, reduce anxiety, and develop a resilient mindset.
Key Takeaway:
Facing and understanding your mind monsters can help you take control of your life.
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“You have the power to rewrite your story.”
Main Idea:
In The Mind Monster Solution, therapist Hazel Gale teaches readers how to confront their “mind monsters”—unhelpful patterns, thoughts, and fears holding them back. Drawing on techniques from cognitive hypnotherapy, Gale offers exercises to help readers break free from negative thinking, build resilience, and achieve their goals with confidence.
Key Themes:
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Gale shows readers how to identify and challenge self-sabotaging beliefs.
Cognitive Hypnotherapy Techniques: Practical tools and exercises to help shift negative thinking.
Building Resilience and Confidence: Guides readers in creating mental strength to face fears and challenges.
5 Journaling Prompts:
Describe a “mind monster” that holds you back. What does it tell you?
What limiting belief would you like to release?
When was a time you felt mentally strong? What helped you feel that way?
Write about a fear you’d like to overcome. What steps could you take?
How can you reframe a recurring negative thought in a positive way?