A great resource for cultivating a positive mindset!

As someone who has never suffered particularly with negative thinking, I still found this book to be an incredibly insightful and valuable resource. The practical exercises included were not only easy to follow, but were also highly effective in helping me cultivate a more positive mindset. I now know how to effectively use anchoring!

I thought the chapters on NLP, CBT and other techniques were clearly explained and informative. Derek Borthwick has done a great job of breaking down these complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand and apply to your own life.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their mental well-being, cultivate a positive mindset and learn some very useful techniques along the way. 5 Stars!

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Inspirational book

Great book with many insights. Very interesting and nice to listen to. I will definitely listen a few more times.
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So good

Excellent audiobook, content is superb and exceeded my expectations. Makes a lot of sense and totally recommend.Great narration too.

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The content makes the title an achievable claim

I wasn't convinced that negative thinking could really be eliminated, but having listened to the content of Derek Borthwick's book once through, I am suspending scepticism while I follow the practical exercises and listen again, this time working through all the techniques in order.

The many acronyms, usually so off-putting, are explained in a clear and understandable way. The techniques are broken down into easy-to-follow chunks of information.

Derek Borthwick has laid out a sort of blueprint for applying these strategies to develop a more positive frame of mind. I had previously read one of his eBooks 'Public Speaking How To Speak Effectively Without Fear' and I will be looking out for more of his titles. Recommended!

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A valuable resource on reducing negative thinking!

This book is helpful for anyone wanting to understand how to reduce negative thinking in their everyday life! Part 1 of the book dives into the theory and seeks to educate the reader on the topic based on available scientific research. The author starts by explaining negative thinking, its causes, how it affects us, and the different types of negative thinking. He further dives into topics like how the brain works, belief, the mind, the science of happiness, and how this influence our thinking. Throughout the book, the author points to and discusses relevant research, and I found the discussion regarding negative thinking being genetic or not very intriguing. Part 2 covers valuable tools to help the reader make a change in their life. These tools range from diet, exercise, and mindfulness practice, to ways to work on the mind using NLP or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, among others. I liked that the author provided many different tools and recommended that the reader use the tools that work for them. The last chapter is about adapting an attitude of gratitude, which I think is a big one for this topic. The book is well narrated, and there are some great bonus downloads too - highly recommended if you want to understand and learn how to change your negative thinking!

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Very Useful Insights for The Glass Half Empty Brigade

Lots of useful advice and exercises in this book. If you are a worrier or of an anxious disposition you will learn how negative thinking compounds anxiety and how to move forward with positivity rather than looking back with negativity.
I confess I had a chuckle to myself when the author describes how his school art teacher laughed at his painting of half a tomato! It affected his belief in his ability to paint so much he has never picked up a brush since. So entertaining too but serious help on tap.

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Well paced guide to Positive thinking

The examples and analogies are always on point and add colour to what is already an engaging text.
The two-part structure of this book worked very well for me as they explain the reasons why certain behaviours occur and mean I'm much more likely to attempt to correct them rather than blindly following a set of instructions. The different options of actions to take covered will mean there's something for everyone, as the author explains we are all different and some techniques work better than others. There are useful bonus materials included too.

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Hugely insightful

I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. It brings meaning to why we behave in certain ways and then goes on to give strategies to change ingrained behaviour. I was pleased to hear that I already do some of the strategies mentioned in the diet and exercise section, but will definitely try out out the goal setting techniques. I would highly recommend.

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High quality all the way

Great book, beautifully presented. The author really knows their psychology and how the brain creates negative states and how to change this. He uses many really interesting examples of studies done and real-life situations illustrating how we can change our thinking. Must listen!

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Highly recommended book

"How to Eliminate Negative Thinking" by Derek Borthwick is a must-read book for anyone who wants to improve their mental well-being and steer away from toxic thinking behaviors. I was particularly drawn to this book in an attempt to address my feeling of inadequacy in the workplace and with a hope of creating a more positive mindset to help me navigate through the day to day challenges in my professional and personal life.

I highly recommend "How to Eliminate Negative Thinking" to anyone who struggles with negative thoughts or emotions. It is an engaging read that covers the science behind our thought processes and behaviors, as well as a practical guide that will leave you feeling empowered and motivated to take control of your mental well-being. Derek Borthwick has truly done an exceptional job with this book, and I am sure it will help many people achieve a more positive, successful and more fulfilling life.

Well done!

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