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Out of the Box for Life: (Being Free Is Just a Choice)

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After reading Warren Berland's book, Out of The Box For Life: Being Free Is Just A Choice, I tried his technique the next time I felt very anxious over my inability to overcome one of life's difficulties. I could hardly contain my excitement over being able to gain control over a lifetime of negative thinking. How wonderful it was for me to discover that something as simple as getting out of my metaphorical box and imagining what it would be like to be free--what I might be doing, asking, feeling, and experiencing in that state -- actually worked! And I could do it alone, without my therapist, every day, at any moment, whenever I felt the need. I practiced his simple technique regularly over a very short period of time. I took it to heart and did the work to master it. I smiled more. I felt good. I got free. And, I bought a copy and gave it to my therapist as a gift.

There are many books available that would guide us in ways to improve the satisfaction we find in life. But I think that Out Of The Box For Life is exceptional in its effectiveness because it not only lays out the steps we need to take, but then challenges us to explain to ourselves why we do not take them. If we answer honestly, and listen to the responses objectively, we reveal to ourselves that we are simply being afraid. From that point on, doors begin opening and barriers begin to crumble.

It is like pulling back the curtain in The Wizard of Oz to find that the things that so terrorized and immobilized us were just make-believe, manufactured out of our own fears. And once we see this, we know what it matter; they are just noisy excuses that have made me into a lion without courage, a straw woman without a brain or a tin man who has given up on ever having a heart.

This book by Warren Berland is very much a Yellow Brick Road to happiness and fulfillment. Berland walks you every step along the way. But be aware the trip is scary nonetheless. It always is when you confront your fears. But keep going, keep believing with your heart and by the time you pull back the last of your own personal curtains, you will be amazed how insignificant the little shrimp is who has been making all the noise that has been keeping you from becoming your whole, happy self

In his book, Warren Berland guides the reader into a mode of consciousness and a way of acting that leap frog over many of the modern maxims for personal growth and problem resolution. He takes profound and seemingly complex wisdom and translates it for a modern age. After reading only a few pages, one begins to experience one's sense of self and place in the world in new and healing ways. As a psychotherapist and author who has waded through volumes of ponderous and ungrounded prose purporting to help the reader toward a better life, I feel reaffirmed by Berland's fresh, unique, and truly effective approach to personal transformation. This is one fine book.

I am buying copies of this book for all my siblings! My wife and I just finished reading this book, and it has some excellant thoughts for life.

One of the best ideas presented is that no one is "damaged" by past events, but that their reaction to those events MAY BE damaging living life to the fullest.

I liked the presentation of data about ways to get in control. I have always believed that we are all in control. Some of my family don't understand this idea... they feel trapped. I bought this book first to give to them, but I read it. then my wife... and now I want all my family to read it.

I highly recommend it!

This is an amazing book. Though it is a 'self-help' book written by a psychologist, it has real spiritual overtones. The basic concept is that we let our egos determine how we react to situations instead of reacting from a deeper level. Dr. Berland points out that if we could access that deeper level, we would find the freedom to react and act wisely instead of being petty and small minded and miserable. Dr. Berland has come up with a simple and basic technique to pass over our petty ego self and to access our wise and true Self that is always available to us. The book is profound in it's simplicity and just reading it opens up doors to a better life. I know that I will be rereading this book for years to come.

Warren Berland, Ph.D. has developed a clear, immaginative, and practical approach to viewing and resolving the issues of everyday life. The metaphor of "being in or out of the box" is immensely helpful. It give me a clearer sense of the small, encumbered, interior space where decisions, reactions, and responses are often fashioned; as opposed to the "out of the box" place of wider and more thoughtful vision. The sky is the limit in terms of the application of this technique. It is also very empowering since this is something one learns to do for oneself. A wonderful book!

I was very excited when I read the endorsements, the introduction, and the first 18 pages. This book promises a lot. Happily, the rest of the book delivers. Dr. Berland shows you how to get in a better frame of mind in an instant, and then from this perspective you review your choices

This has been the very first book that has really started me off in the right way of handling my marriage. My husband bought this book for me since it was originally discussed with us in our nutritionist's office in the very beginning of our marriage in 1999. When my husband and I got married in December 1998 we had lots of difficult decisions to make and worries with our families constantly getting involved in our lives.

Over a period of time I have been working on myself and life, but my emotional side was pretty much damaged as a result of my pain, hurt and upbringing. My husband told me that he was going to get me this book and expected me to read it thoroughly, which I did. I took it step by step to heal my pain of dealing with my mother, past difficult relationships and soothing my own soul. So this was my very first book of self-help. I managed to heal my difficulties with my mother as much as I could, and I have learned to really love my husband and now my daughter. I have been married now for 12 years!

My newest self-help books are "The Success Principles" by Jack Canfield and "Green for Life" by Victoria Boutenko

I realize now that by reading these wonderful books and connecting with people who follow them online as well as in person that my life has become so wonderful and peaceful at this point.

I will just keep learning and reading as well as conquering my past pain and moving forward in the new year 2011!

I guess I am finally 'OUT OF THE BOX FOR LIFE'!

I have struggled with depression for years, but recently decided to go off my medication. I was feeling defeated, angry, and wondered if I had made the best choice. I ran across this book and after reading the reviews decided to use it as my last resort before going to the doctor. I am SO thankful I did!!! This book is amazing!! I am not even completely through it yet and have put the thought process into action. I cannot begin to tell you how free I feel!!! If you are struggling, please, do something meaningful and nice for you and buy this book to read. It will change your life, and you ARE worth it!!!! Thank you, Dr. Berland!