This book will get a privileged place on my bookshelf, though I'll probably hide it when guests come over. We ask experts to recommend the five best books in their subject and explain their selection in an interview. Positive thinking doesn’t mean pretending there’s nothing wrong, ignoring problems, or failing to consider helpful solutions. These mind-altering techniques will take you to a better emotional place and give you some room to breathe.

Her books include Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness, and Psychology: A Very Short Introduction (co-authored with Freda McManus).We get little cameo examples of people addressing problems: my favourite is of a lawyer, not someone you'd think who might be experiencing poverty, whose problems revolve around a lack of storage space .

If you continue to have a hard time regaining control over your mindset, a therapist can offer guidance. Manage Your Mind aims to develop the mental resilience of staff working across health or social care. In the past I would have, as a result of my own ignorance and preconceived notions, been quite dismissive of concepts such as mindfulness. In the world of self-help and personal development, there are two kinds of books: those that deal with your private life (how to improve your relationships, how to overcome depression), and those that focus on work and professional skills (how to manage time effectively, how to cope with the boss). Of course, if you're trying to market your 'product' to managers, maybe it's best to keep quiet about bullying, maybe don't talk about unions.You might feel that you're not paid enough, worry about poor relationships with your co-workers, or simply realise that your chosen career isn't making you happy any more. When circumstances out of your control add stress to your life, it often becomes more difficult to regulate your state of mind. Picture yourself wandering through the scene you’ve created, mindfully noticing your surroundings and taking in every detail. Very middle class, very 'straight' - there are 9 pages devoted to dealing with dependence on tranquilisers . Accept the present as the canvas you will paint your future upon; forget the past, since you can’t alter.

If you need any additional motivation to give it a try, my understanding is that it can also lengthen your life.While actual mind control belongs in the realm of science fiction, you can work to change your mindset.

In the best possible way, its nice to see these issues can also be presented just as one would with any other illness.I was so nervous about my first session, about opening up to someone about my issues, but the moment I entered, he makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed and his techniques really help.