Change Your Mind, Change Your World [Paperback]

Richard Gillett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1992

We know that our beliefs influence our behavior and people's responses to us. Now, Dr. Richard Gillett explores the psychological origins of our belief system, explaining how self-limiting beliefs can be dislodged and replaced with positive beliefs that can, in fact, change our world.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Gillett, a psychotherapist for 15 years, challenges readers to change limiting beliefs that influence behavior, moods, relationships, and perceptions. "I am not good enough," "I am trapped by my past," and "I am unattractive" are just a few of the common negative beliefs that he explores. According to Gillett, turning these thoughts around is a step-by-step process. This process does not require repeating self-affirmation statements but begins with the achievement of a state of being in which relaxation, imagination, and creativity are enhanced in order to reprogram the mind. In the last third of the book, Gillett offers his "Belief Manual," or guide, to over 30 of the most commonly held limiting beliefs and the techniques needed to change them. This book is well written and easy to read. Recommended for public libraries.
-Demetria A. Harvin, New York
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (August 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671735381
• ISBN-13: 978-0671735388
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #467,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent; clear, on-target how-to on being unlimited., May 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Change Your Mind, Change Your World (Paperback)

I have been working in this book for five years now. It is a guide book for things which we previously would go to the grave not understanding, or being able to change. What are the beliefs inside of me--not "truths" or "unconscious motivators," but BELIEFS--changeable beliefs-- which cause me to fail, lose hope, choose less than the best... Step-by-step methodology on replacing those beliefs. It's simple, but it's not easy. It means letting go of identity; even if the identity is negative, it's what I know. It's a lifetime of work, but each victory is in itself enough. This book is total gold. Go for it and be who you REALLY really want to be.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book-practical & helpful, February 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Change Your Mind, Change Your World (Paperback)

I've read my share of self-help and metaphysical books. I think this is one of the best, if not the best one book on how our thoughts and emotions are responsible for our daily lives. Its a shame the book isn't still available, its been very helpful for me. And while Gillett delves into theory of how we "create our own reality" somewhat, he is more practical and less pie in the sky than some others I have read. I appreciated that. But as the other customer review noted, the principles are simple but that doesn't make them easy. It is a long term process.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

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I am only a few chapters in to the book. It is unique in a sense that it says not to focus on your past rather focus on the strength of the here and now. Other than that I have skimmed through the book and feel it has it merits. I look forward to reading more.

If others try to say this book is part of a cult, or contains false beleifs I would not walk but run from.. and quickly. It is in my opinion and humble experiences with life those individuals are just uncomfortable looking inside and are far too much risk and liability.

There are many pieces to the puzzle of life and this book contains just a few of them. Not all answers can be found in just one book. Well worth the read thus far.

As I have always said, Life is a challenge... Prepare for it...