TITLE: PUT
YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD: A HANDBOOK ABOUT YOU AND YOUR MIND
AUTHOR: DR.
DARSHANA SARMAH
FORMAT:
E-Book
PUBLISHER:
BLOGCHATTER
PAGES: 67
This is an e-book
released in the Blogchatter
E-Book Carnival Edition 4 in the mental health
category and focuses specifically on positive reinforcements.
The author Darshana
Sarmah is a Ph.D. degree holder in Social Science. Mental
health is her niche in blogging. She chooses to create awareness about
different aspects of mental health and motivates to grow, develop and nurture a
healthy mind set. This is her first e-book.
As the subtitle suggests
the aim of this book seems to delve into the deep crevices of mind and find
practices and solutions for leading a happier and more balanced life.
The author says in the
preface:
“This
book is a compilation of my experiences and learning, I gathered during my
effort to transform myself into a happier being. This book discusses some very
important aspects and ideas (which are either overlooked or considered
insignificant) can actually bring wonders to our life if carry forward in a
proper way.”
For a first time author
this book comes across as extremely well researched and well-executed too. Her
use of supporting quotes from well-established authors drives home the point in
most chapters.
The topics chosen for
each chapter are interesting and relevant to anyone seeking mental health
answers.
The author brings in
interesting first hand experiences to elucidate her points and that creates an
instant contact with the reader, for instance:
“I
remember been often accused by my Grandma of my "unmindful talking‟. Yes, I
admit the fact that I was in the habit of getting lost and during any long
conversation, which means I remained busy in my own uncountable thoughts rather
than actually being in the conversation.”
Some of the pictures used
in the book are also thought provoking and leave the reader in an introspective
frame of mind, so crucial for any mental health practice.
The book also contains
relevant and useful extracts and references to other works that have a
significant reputation in this field, for instance the author quotes:
”
Michele
Killough, in his doctorate research under Purdue University (1992), formulated
the existence of three types of forgiveness. The first type, Detached Forgiveness,
involved a reduction in negative affect toward the offender, but no restoration
of the relationship. Limited Forgiveness, the second type, consisted of a
reduction in negative affect towards the offender and partial restoration of
and decreased emotional investment in the relationship. The third type, Full
Forgiveness, was similar to the traditional concept of forgiveness and included
total cessation of negative affect towards the offender and full restoration
and growth of the relationship.”
The various techniques of
these practices are elucidated clearly in bullet point format and hence are
easy to comprehend and remember for any reader.
Overall it is a
well-researched book written in a format and language for the lay-person and
can be a great tool in self-help, highly recommended.
The book can be downloaded from:
The author can be contacted at @darshanasbh on Twitter
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