Life's Too Short!: Pull The Plug On Self-Defeating Behavior And Turn On The Power Of Self-Esteem - Softcover

Twerski M.D., Abraham J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312155700 ISBN 13: 9780312155704

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin, 1997

Synopsis

In this practical and supportive guide to self-esteem, Dr. Abraham Twerski explains how most self-defeating behavior stems from a sense of inferiority and that practically no one is immune to its hazards. Through his patients' life stories and the humor of cartoons, Dr. Twerski shows that people are far more capable than they consider themselves to be. His advice comes from his experience in helping over 40,000 patients create better lives.

Let Dr. Twerski show you how to:

* Recognize the symptoms of low esteem-- such as workaholism, anxiety, and depression-- and how to avoid these emotional pitfalls.
* Form groups to create a network of comfort and support.
* Identify negative behavior patterns and build the confidence to overcome them.
* Defeat the self-image delusions that affect everyone.

Life's Too Short offers the solutions to problems of inadequacy, shame, and poor self-image. Dr. Twerski's down-to-earth program and optimistic outlook is essential for anyone who feels that life is too short not to live to its fullest.

About this title

About the Author

Abraham Twerski, M.D., is a psychiatrist, ordained rabbi, and founder and medical director of the Gateway Rehabilitation Center of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He is the author of many books including The Thin You Within You, When Do the Good Things Start? and Waking Up Just in Time.

From Publishers Weekly

People set themselves up to fail, according to Twerski (When Do the Good Things Start?), not from lack of ability but through self-defeating behavior stemming from low self-esteem. These behavior patterns take many forms: fear of rejection, codependence, narcissism, compartmentalizing, alcoholism and eating disorders, to mention a few. By "turning on the power of self-esteem" through self-assessment, changing old habits and using techniques borrowed from AA and other 12-step programs as well as traditional psychotherapy, we can overcome these self-defeating patterns that prevent us from realizing our potential. Case histories of how people have overcome low self-esteem, as well as many cartoons, add humor to this compassionate guide for living life to its fullest.
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About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0312155700
• ISBN 13: 9780312155704
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208