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Changeology
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Changeology

5 Steps to Realizing Your Goals and Resolutions

John C. Norcross
Simon & Schuster, 2012

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Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Well Structured

Recommendation

Confucius said, “Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.” Yet individuals struggle to change their attitudes and behaviors. Unlike most pop psychology self-help books, John C. Norcross’s manual has a strong scientific foundation. Norcross, a clinical psychologist and professor, asserts that if you apply his step-by-step technique for change, you can dramatically alter your life. While his program contains much common knowledge, it is highly applicable to a broad readership. getAbstract recommends Norcross’s approach to those who want to alter negative habits and behaviors.

Take-Aways

  • Ignore change myths entrenched in your mind that say you can’t alter your behavior.
  • There is a science to behavior change, which can help you succeed and modify your conduct for the better.
  • Most people can amend their behavior without professional help.

About the Author

Clinical psychologist John C. Norcross is a professor of psychology at the University of Scranton and adjunct professor of psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical College.

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    J. S. 1 decade ago
    If you are doing some personal work (rather than organisational or business change) using a model like 'GROW' or 'TRAIN' to navigate the change you wish to make this abstract provides a useful support document. The contingency planning is particularly helpful