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by Michael E. Silverman (Author)
Do you sometimes wonder whether the only thing standing between you and your dreams is you? In this groundbreaking book, psychologist and brain researcher Michael Silverman introduces a practical three-step program to help you confront your fears head-on by asking the tough questions about who you really are, what you're afraid of, and what you really want. He then shows you how to identify your own dreams, target the underlying ambivalence that may be holding you back, and conquer the fears you must overcome to realize your true destiny.
Front Jacket
Is there something you want out of life that you're not getting--a fulfilling relationship, a professional goal, a personal accomplishment? Do you sometimes wonder whether the only thing standing between you and your dreams is you? According to psychologist and brain researcher Michael Silverman, that may in fact be the case. The good news is that you have the power to take control, change your habits, and achieve the happiness you deserve.
In Unleash Your Dreams, Dr. Silverman examines how our deepest fears can cloud our judgment and affect our behavior when we don't even know it. What scares us most, he reveals, is often the thing that we profess to want but can't have. This groundbreaking book introduces a practical three-step program to help you confront your fears head-on by asking the tough questions about who you really are, what you're afraid of, and whatyou really want.
Citing numerous dramatic stories from his own clinical practice, which includes professional ath-letes and performers as well as average men and women, Dr. Silverman explores the many ways in which we undermine our efforts to achieve happiness. He then shows you how to identify your own dreams, target the underlying ambivalence that may be holding you back, and conquer the fears you must overcome to realize your true destiny.
While reading this book, which is filled with many fascinating and helpful exercises, you'll learn how to:
Face the three big fears: failure, mediocrity, and success
Overcome the fear of fear itself
Free yourself from the fear of guilt, anger, envy, and isolation
Decide what matters most to you
Choose your own path
Perhaps the most surprising revelation in Unleash Your Dreams is how quickly you can begin to make real sense of your life once you've discovered your inner conflicts and learned to deal with them directly. Read this deeply revealing and helpful guide and start unleashing your dreams today.
Back Jacket
Is there something you want out of life that you're not getting--a fulfilling relationship, a professional goal, a personal accomplishment? Do you sometimes wonder whether the only thing standing between you and your dreams is you? According to psychologist and brain researcher Michael Silverman, that may in fact be the case. The good news is that you have the power to take control, change your habits, and achieve the happiness you deserve.
In Unleash Your Dreams, Dr. Silverman examines how our deepest fears can cloud our judgment and affect our behavior when we don't even know it. What scares us most, he reveals, is often the thing that we profess to want but can't have. This groundbreaking book introduces a practical three-step program to help you confront your fears head-on by asking the tough questions about who you really are, what you're afraid of, and what you really want.
Citing numerous dramatic stories from his own clinical practice, which includes professional athletes and performers as well as average men and women, Dr. Silverman explores the many ways in which we undermine our efforts to achieve happiness. He then shows you how to identify your own dreams, target the underlying ambivalence that may be holding you back, and conquer the fears you must overcome to realize your true destiny.
While reading this book, which is filled with many fascinating and helpful exercises, you'll learn how to:
- Face the three big fears: failure, mediocrity, and success
- Overcome the fear of fear itself
- Free yourself from the fear of guilt, anger, envy, and isolation
- Decide what matters most to you
- Choose your own path
Perhaps the most surprising revelation in Unleash Your Dreams is how quickly you can begin to make real sense of your life once you've discovered your inner conflicts and learned to deal with them directly. Read this deeply revealing and helpful guide and start unleashing your dreams today.
Author Biography
Michael E. Silverman, Ph.D., is assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and codirector of the Division of Cognitive and BehavioralNeurologyat the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NewYork. He also has a large private therapy practice that includes many well-known celebrities. This is his first book.
