The first part of the book is great: understanding how to manage fear and learning that this can become anticipation after plenty of practice. It is always 'easier said than done', but the book offers a great mind shift in knowing there is no need to wait for the fear to go first before doing something. ( )

While this book doesn't offer any miracle cures - none of the self help tomes that are so popular today do - it gave me a lot to think about. Dr. Jeffers puts a lot of emphasis on taking risks, making choices, and always moving forward with your life. She says that change is a positive, powerful force, especially when it feels scary. But the key in her teachings is the simple fact that action always comes before fearlessness. If you wait until you're no longer afraid to do something, you'll never do it. Because there is no such thing as not being afraid, but it is possible to not let fear rule your life. ( )

This book contained lots of good practical advice, such as the power of eliminating negativity and pessimism from your vocabulary, taking responsibility for your reactions, how to have a balanced life, and many other great pearls of wisdom. Thoroughly recommended. ( )

The first part of the book is great: understanding how to manage fear and learning that this can become anticipation after plenty of practice. It is always 'easier said than done', but the book offers a great mind shift in knowing there is no need to wait for the fear to go first before doing something. ( )

Book title and author: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway Dynamic techniques for turning Fear, Indecision and Anger into Power, Action and Love by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D. 9781938296628. 4/16/23

Why I picked this book up: We all have fear in some sense. We are facing crazy inflation since Biden became president and I keep hearing a recession coming soon, our gas prices went through the roof, I have medial issues, one of my treatments cost $86,000, my parents are becoming elderly at age 81. I decided to pick this up to see how to cope with fear.

Thoughts: Are you afraid of making decisions . . . asking your boss for a raise . . . leaving an unfulfilling relationship . . . facing the future? Whatever your fear, here is your chance to push through it once and for all. In this enduring guide to self-empowerment, Dr. Susan Jeffers inspires us with dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped countless people grab hold of their fears and move forward with their lives. Inside you’ll discover.

This classic book has changed the lives of many over the years. This book helps us move from pain to power. Self-talk, relaxation, motivation, relational and spiritual aspects are part of this book.

“• what we are afraid of, and why
• how to move from victim to creator
• the secret of making no lose decisions
• the vital 10-step process that helps you outtalk the negative chatterbox in your brain
• how to create more meaning in your life and much more.”

Why I finished this read: This book was written in the 80s and is still appropriate today so I finished it and appreciate how she uses self reflection and gives good examples of how to move in and what can be learned from acting and moving past our fears.

Stars rating: 3.5 out of 5. This book was fairly good, not a block buster so a little bit better than 3 so I gave the rating I did. ( )