Review of Phobia Relief
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Thanks a lot!Tomy Chandrafrost wrote: ↑06 May 2024, 00:39 As a fellow reader, I can resonate with your experience while reading this book. I agree with most of your perspectives here, that this book is well-written. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Glad we can resonate in the book reading experience here.

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Thanks for your reply!_Rhea Jacob wrote: ↑15 May 2024, 16:37 I read this book and I agree with you that this book could be beneficial for several people to get over their fears. Thank you for your review!

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You rightly said that our mind needs to be stronger than our bodies!Charmaine Mahlangu wrote: ↑16 May 2024, 12:11 I loved this review it was straight forward and relatable . In an age where our minds needs to be stronger than our bodies this is an effective book to read. We truly are what we think. That's amazing

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Thanks for your reply!MAHAD BAIG MIRZA wrote: ↑27 May 2024, 07:04 This review is a concise summary highlighting the book's practical approach to overcoming fears through NLP techniques, emphasizing its potential benefits for readers seeking relief

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Thanks for reading my review!Harshitha Nayak wrote: ↑28 May 2024, 13:15 You got us thorough review about the book and the key points of what to expect from the book. Thank you

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Glad that we share the same views!Rajaee wrote: ↑03 Jul 2024, 13:22 I have read this book before, and I must say, it is one of the best books about phobias out there. How the author explains the rational and irrational fears and the methods and practices to cure the phobias are all perfectly written. I particularly liked when the author said that we can unlearn the fears the same way we learned them.
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I recognize the author's name from her 'get better at golf' books. Can't believe she's branching into phobias now! I wonder if her techniques feel immediately practical, or do they require long-term commitment.Priya Murugesan wrote: ↑03 Mar 2024, 13:06 [Following is a volunteer review of "Phobia Relief" by Kalliope Barlis.]
Phobia Relief by Kalliope Barlis
This is a self-help book that provides us with a step-by-step process to overcome our illogical fears, attain freedom, and embrace our lives fully. This book is based on Neurolinguistic Programming(NLP), a technology related to thinking. The author, Kalliope Barlis, is a Master trainer of NLP.
The book starts with a foreword by Dr. Richard Bandler, the co-creator of NLP. He quotes,
“Change the way you think;
It will change how you feel,
and therefore change what you can do.”
I was extremely impressed with it. It is a simple yet powerful quote. "We become what we think" is one of my life mantras. I was naturally drawn to the book because it preached the same message.
The main idea behind this technique is to weaken old pathways and to create new ones in our brains. This occurs when we change how we think. In addition, the author makes use of laughter to help modify the pathway. When we laugh, our brain produces a chemical called oxytocin, which increases the plasticity of the brain, making it more flexible to change.
The first step in the process is shrinking the fears that we have. The author states that fear paints a large picture in our minds. She helps us shrink its size by “blinking it black to white." The second step is to find the purpose of life. This leads us to live a meaningful life filled with whole-hearted moments. The author emphasizes that happier people don't have illogical fears and live with a purpose. The final step is to build a better life by placing more useful elements in place of fear. She commands us to become the ringleaders of our lives.
In the beginning, the author gives a warning about the kind of fear she is talking about. She stresses that this book deals with illogical, uncontrollable fears like fear of snakes, clowns, etc. She cautions that fear of real threats should be present at all times. This saves us from any real danger.
Many inspiring life facts are scattered throughout the book. The author keeps repeating that the thought of what we fear scares us more than the actual fear itself. She also gets it right when she says that every problem in life is temporary. She implores us to forget the past and concentrate on changing how we think about fear to make it more manageable. She urges us to reinforce the fear with positive thoughts.
The author's writing style is not only easily comprehensible but also captivating. I was completely immersed while reading. This is one of the positive aspects of the book.
I didn't notice any typo errors. I believe the editing is impeccable.
I didn't have any issues with the book. So I give it a full rating of 5 out of 5.
We should be the controllers of our lives, not the situation. We become what we think, and so we should fill our minds with positive words. I recommend this book to those who are struggling with fear and seeking a way to overcome it. By following the guidance in this book, you will learn effective techniques to conquer your fears and live a more fulfilling life.
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