The book of knowing : know how you think, change how you feel

Learn to understand the way you think and you will be able to deal with many of life's difficult moments.'This book is gold. It uses such clear, easy-to-read language.'Rachel Grunwell New Zealand Herald'If only I had read this book when I was a teen, I would've saved myself years of confusion and torment.'Ghazaleh Golbakhsh, Villainesse'This book has given our daughter life's most essential skill: the ability to notice and manage her thoughts. This skill has fundamentally changed her present and her future. We will be forever grateful.'Scarlett's mumWritten in an accessible and humorous style, this book teaches you to know what's going on in your mind and how to get your feelings under control. It'll help you adapt and feel better about your place in the world.Psychologist Gwendoline Smith uses her broad scientific knowledge and experience to explain in clear and simple language what's happening when you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and confused. Cover......Page 1 Title page......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Dedication......Page 6 CONTENTS......Page 7 AUTHOR'S NOTE......Page 9 INTRODUCTION......Page 11 CHAPTER ONE: FIGURING THINGS OUT AKA PHILOSOPHY 101......Page 16 CHAPTER TWO: IT'S ALL CONNECTED......Page 24 CHAPTER THREE: SIMPLE AS ABC......Page 42 CHAPTER FOUR: THE PART REALITY PLAYS......Page 46 CHAPTER FIVE: THOUGHT CONTENT......Page 54 CHAPTER SIX: HOW TO RECOGNISE A THOUGHT VIRUS......Page 62 CHAPTER SEVEN: WHAT NOW? HOW DOES ALL THIS THEORY WORK FOR ME?......Page 122 CHAPTER EIGHT: SKILLS FROM THE COGNITIVE TOOL KIT......Page 136 CHAPTER NINE: MORE HELPFUL STUFF......Page 158 CHAPTER TEN: WHICH TRACK WOULD YOU CHOOSE?......Page 176 CHAPTER ELEVEN: WINDING DOWN......Page 182 IN THE END......Page 185 GREAT MINDS THAT I HAVE QUOTED......Page 187 GLOSSARY......Page 188 ABOUT THE AUTHOR......Page 193 Learn to understand the way you think and you will be able to deal with many of life's difficult moments. Written in an accessible and humorous style, this book teaches you to know what's going on in your mind and how to get your feelings under control. It'll help you adapt and feel better about your place in the world. Psychologist Gwendoline Smith uses her broad scientific knowledge and experience to explain in clear and simple language what's happening when you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and confused. 'This book has given our daughter life's most essential skill: the ability to notice and manage her thoughts. This skill has fundamentally changed her present and her future. We will be forever grateful.' Scarlett's mum Learn to understand the way you think and you will be able to deal with many of life's difficult moments. This book can give you life's most essential skill: the ability to notice and manage your thoughts. This skill can fundamentally changed your present and your future. Written in an accessible and humorous style, this book teaches you to know what is going on in your mind and how to get your feelings under control. It'll help you adapt and feel better about your place in the world. Psychologist Gwendoline Smith uses her broad scientific knowledge and experience to explain in clear and simple language what's happening when you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and confused