Life Choices, Life Changes : Develop Your Personal Vision With Imagework

Everything we create in life begins as an image in the mind, whether it's a passionate affair or a new business venture. But the power of images goes well beyond illustrating the "germ of an idea"; used in its full capacity, it has the potential to transform. In this book, Dina Glouberman explains how each of us can use the incredibly effective practice of imagework as a self-help tool to uncover our own personal vision for changing our life for the better. Her innovative approach synthesizes imagery, visualization and counselling techniques and provides the practical techniques for understanding where we are now in our life and how to get to where we want to be. Applicable to all areas of life, from self-image, relationships and health to work and managing money, it is aimed at anyone wanting to make the best of themselves.

Joy of Burnout: How the End of the World Can Be a New Beginning This book understands, then turns around the pain of burnout. Having burnt out myself 18 months ago, this book spoke to me immediately, making clear sense of what I'd been through, helping me to understand that I'm not alone in my experiences and giving so many wonderful suggestions as to how to create more joy in my life as I move forwards. The book is divided into 2 sections, the first half describing the path to burnout and the second half, the path to joy from the ashes of burnout. I feel there are so many people who could learn so much from the first half of this book. I recognised all my own traits which led me to burn out and I can see these traits in many others around me. Reading this book in time might just help those others to recognise the path they are on before they reach the very painful point of burnout. For me personally, the second half of the book was what truly spoke to me. Dina Glouberman gives meaning and understanding to the things I am trying to build in my life ... a strong and honest sense of self, a flexible, non-controlling attitude towards life and lots of fun and happiness! Reading the book, I felt as though my hand were being held and wonderfully important and supportive advice were being whispered in my ear. This is a book I will refer to again and again. It gives me a sense of being understood, being supported and of inspiration. --Mary McNeil (Cumbria, UK)

Joy of Burnout: How the End of the World Can Be a New Beginning (Paperback) In this very inspiring book Dina Glouberman has succeeded in bringing a whole new perspective burnout. Far from being a symptom of not being up to the job or unable to cope, or being a failure ....all the kinds of feelings that come up when burnout hits...she tells us it is quite the opposite. What emerges is the picture of capable, motivated, committed people who lose touch with their own purpose, truth and value and keep going, ignoring the signals, until the Soul says STOP! She gives us all the resources we need throughout the book, to explore through self-reflection and imagework,what burnout is and whether we are in it or heading for it. And in the second section what to do to prevent it or deal with it. The classification for this book is religion and spirituality. I think this is too narrow. It is a book about life in the 21st century, and how, if we are to cope, we need to develop new strategies for living. Strategies which include being true to ourselves and finding and trusting our inner resources, developing our talents and gifts, and finding the friends and resources (our soul community) that will support us in our journey. For this reason I think this is a great book for anyone, it is a wonderful resource, don't wait to get burnt out! --Annie Hampshire UK

'The Joy of Burnout' - it sounds like such a contradiction, doesn't it, especially if, like me, you are currently experiencing burnout. To be honest, I was a little sceptical when my psychotherapist recommended this book to me, commenting that "it was written for you". I dutifully ordered a copy, and sat down to read it as soon as it arrived, and boy, am I glad I did! Reading this book has brought me such unbelievable comfort at a very dark time in my life; it is like having a kind friend take you gently by the hand and lead you towards a path of positivity and growth that you might not otherwise have found. Dr Dina Glouberman begins by explaining what burnout is, and why it occurs (which I found very revealing and enlightening), and continues on a path that if you choose to follow, will lead to new self-understanding, healing and growth; it is hugely positive. At a time when I had no energy or motivation, and could see no way forward, I found that I could not put this book down. Dr Dina Glouberman does not issue orders or make demands; she guides you gently, and the rest is up to you, but I challenge anyone not to feel comforted and inspired by this wonderful book. --Eleanor (Kent, United Kingdom) -