IT'S A FREAKIN' MESS: How to Thrive in Divisive Times - Softcover

GILLETT, Dr. RICHARD

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798638152826

Publisher: Independently published, 2020

Synopsis

“Brilliant, entertaining, and wise. For any of us smarting from the actions of divisive politicians or reeling from the onslaught of partisan opinions, Gillett offers a compelling different approach.” —  Dr. ELSPETH McADAM, psychiatrist, author of The Smoke that Thunders

You do not have to just survive living in a divided country with its endless political battles, prejudices, and fake news — you can thrive.

In this remarkable book, psychiatrist and internationally acclaimed author, Dr. Richard Gillett, reveals simple, practical ways you can:

• Regain your peace of mind—even in the face of distrust and anger.
• Transcend prejudices. 
• Mend broken bridges with friends or family.
• Turn frustration at divisive politics into personal and social effectiveness.

With entertaining stories, fascinating research, and easy to follow steps, Gillett shows that you do not need to suffer from the divisiveness of the world around you. Yes, it’s a Freakin Mess out there, but we don’t need to be.  And when we are not, we are not only happier; we also have a better chance of being effective in changing our society for the better.

“Gillett deals with the most pressing issue in our so-called civilized society — us versus them. And refreshingly, he provides realistic solutions on how to be happy and effective when everything is a Freakin’ Mess around us. Bravo.” — KENNY WERNER, author of Effortless Mastery (200,000 copies sold)

“Dr. Gillett shows us how we can be released from worry or hostility, even when we strongly disagree with another point of view. This is a fun and compelling read. Get this book and go have a conversation!” — Dr. DAVID HADDAD, Ed. D., psychologist, Associate Professor at William James College

“Dr. Richard Gillett skillfully integrates positive psychology, modern neuroscience and ancient writings on contentment to create a route for us to re-find our peace of mind. Truly, a book for our times.” — DAVID KATZ, PhD, Professor of Neurosciences and Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

About this title

About the Author

Physician, psychiatrist, keynote speaker, and author Richard Gillett received his medical degree from Cambridge University, England, and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. His work is based on a lifelong personal and professional quest--what does it take for a human being to lead a fulfilling life, even when circumstances are rough? This quest took him all over the world--he has lived on four continents--and led him to settle in New York State in 1991, where he was granted residency as a "professional of extraordinary ability" before he naturalized as a U.S. citizen.

In his years of research in various countries and cultures, Richard Gillett came to the understanding that much of our suffering is created by a common habit--divisiveness--a mindset that is relatively easy for us to change once we see how we're doing it. This realization was the impetus for his book: IT'S A FREAKIN' MESS: How to Thrive in Divisive Times.

Dr. Gillett is also the author of Overcoming Depression (Dorling and Kindersley, published in 9 countries and 7 languages) and Change Your Mind, Change Your World (Simon and Schuster). He has studied and practiced over 30 different kinds of psychotherapy, searching out the methods that are both short and effective, and determining which methods work best for which concerns. Some of these methods are rare, including wonderfully effective techniques some 2000 years old, unearthed from Dr. Gillett's study of ancient Greek and Indian psychologies. He has tried every one of these techniques on himself first, using the most effective of them to help clients, and then further honing them based on the feedback from clients. The result of this has been the discovery of fast transformational techniques that have enabled countless people to find greater happiness in their lives. You can find some of these techniques free of charge on his website doctorgillett.com

From the Back Cover

I had awoken at about two o'clock, my mind churning with all the inflammatory political news I'd heard on TV the evening before. Lying awake for hours, restless, worried, and exasperated, I came to a decision: I would research, and hopefully find, the steps I needed to take, not just to get through, but to feel good and be more effective while living in these times of division.

It's a Freakin' Mess: How to Thrive in Divisive Times is the result of my research.

Do you experience worry or frustration about living in a divided country? In this book, psychiatrist Richard Gillett reveals practical ways you can:

• Regain your peace of mind - even in the face of distrust and anger.
• Transcend prejudices.
• Mend broken bridges with friends or family.
• Turn frustration at divisive politics into personal and social effectiveness.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798638152826
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 250