25 Days to Better Thinking & Better Living: A Guide for Improving Every Aspect of Your Life by Linda Elder (PDF)

Description

You are what you think! Take control of your thinking…and start living life to the fullest! In just 25 days, you can discover how to cut through lies, gain insight, and make smarter choices in every area of your life—from work and money to your intimate relationships. Discover how to overcome bad thinking habits caused by self-delusion or out-of-control emotions…clarify what you really want…recognize what you don’t know. Ask the right questions…resist brainwashing, manipulation, and hypocrisy…Avoid worrying, conformism, and blame! 25 powerful ways to improve your thinking—and make smarter, better decisions. Stop deceiving yourself: Overcome built-in self-delusion, wishful thinking, and worrying. Use better thinking to make better decisions at work, at home, and throughout your life. Critically evaluate what you’re told by advertisers, politicians, your boss…even your family! Quick, practical, easy to use! Includes daily/weekly action plans, progress notes, and more.

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: Review Elder and Paul, both specialists in the area of critical thinking, present a 25-step plan for overcoming bad thinking habits and, in turn, improving one’s quality of life. Starting with the premise that faulty reasoning is at the heart of most problems, the authors provide daily exercises that focus on a particular habit. For instance, on day three (integrity), readers are asked to notice contradictions in their behavior and reduce hypocrisy. Strategies for achieving results are given every step of the way; readers are encouraged to keep a journal of daily progress. In its brevity and usefulness to all sectors of the population, this book is recommended for all public libraries. (Library Journal, 5/1/2006) About the Author Dr. Linda Elder is President of the Foundation for Critical Thinking and Executive Director of the Center for Critical Thinking, a leading international institute that promotes critical thinking in every domain of human life. An educational psychologist, she has developed an original stage theory of critical thinking development and coauthors a column on critical thinking for The Journal of Developmental Education. She is highly published and has done original research into the relation of thought and emotion and into the stages of critical thinking development. She is a regular keynoter at the International Conference on Critical Thinking, is highly sought after as a presenter, and is a recognized leader in critical thinking.Dr. Richard Paul is Director of Research and Professional Development at the Center for Critical Thinking and Chair of the National Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking. He is an internationally recognized authority on critical thinking, with nine books and more than 200 articles on the subject. His views on critical thinking have been canvassed in the New York Times, Education Week, The Chronicle of Higher Education, American Teacher, Reader’s Digest, Educational Leadership, Newsweek, and U.S. News and World Report. The works of Linda Elder and Richard Paul have been translated into Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese. Translations are underway in Russian, Malay, and Korean. The growing demand for translations into increasing numbers of languages testifies to the emerging international recognition of the importance of critical thinking in human life and work and of the authoritative nature of the contribution of Paul and Elder in the field.The Foundation for Critical Thinking seeks to promote essential change in society through the cultivation of fair-minded critical thinking, thinking predisposed toward intellectual empathy, humility, perseverance, integrity, and responsibility. In a world of accelerating change, intensifying complexity, and increasing interdependence, critical thinking is now a requirement for economic and social survival. Contact the Foundation for Critical Thinking at www.criticalthinking.org. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Maybe I’m just a cheapskate but I have no idea why this book is so freakishly expensive compared to all other books out there especially since it’s so short. I received the digital copy for free but I still take issue with the fact that the ebook is listed for $16.That being said, it is a fairly good book but don’t think that this is going to magically change your life, especially for the price tag. It does offer some food for thought that I think everyone should have the chance to mull over. I like that the authors included the intellectual angle in the book too. I think that’s often neglected.Politically I agree with the authors 115% but I don’t agree that their vision of a healthy person is the only way to be a healthy person. I would have liked to see a little more balance and maybe less political stuff (even though I absolutely agree with the “citizen of the world” part). I think it would have been better to just focus on the critical thinking angle and bring up those questions for the reader to wrestle with. When you get into telling a person what the best way to think about a situation is you’re not helping them live their life better you’re just reinforcing what it is they’ve been doing before they read your book – to blindly accept whatever someone tells them as the truth.

⭐It was a little dry at times, but so long as I was able to keep up the Journaling portions it really did move along at a good pace. It took while to get back to if I got busy though. It’s hard to find time for THIS much Journaling.

⭐I was excited when I began reading this book as it contained a great list of ideas and seemed to be on track with other critical thinking books I have read. It gave solid ideas on how to look and evaluate your thinking. THEN…. it went off the cliff for me. Interjecting strong and often ultra liberal politically correct perspectives on world/state/government issues that really were a turn off. It is too bad because there are some great ideas in the book. I almost stopped reading it because of the jamming of an agenda into it– but I carried on and found more useful information.

⭐I’m looking forward to moving through all 25 days (25 tips) for better thinking; I know I’m guilty of many of the dysfunctional and negative thoughts noted. I’m aware of the negativity in my thoughts and those around me, and how it affects me. I think many people will benefit from this book, and especially understanding the ripple effect that is thoughts/feelings/actions. Think good thoughts and make it a great day!

⭐I love challenging my old mindsets and ways of thinking and I’ve really enjoyed the way this book has introduced me to new ideas, new thought patterns, etc. It’s an easy and fun read.

⭐An essential book to grow life and thinking skills which would be an ideal present from a thoughtful family member to a teenager

⭐This book contains useful information. I don’t think it is profound, but it is worth the price and worth reading. If you think you could benefit by improving your thinking, you’ll get your money’s worth.

⭐This book can change your life if you practice the steps to change your thinking. The questions it asks really resonated with me, about how much my life has been influenced by events and outdated ways of thinking. I really believe my life will be highly improved by following its wisdom. I would highly recommend this book.

Keywords

Free Download 25 Days to Better Thinking & Better Living: A Guide for Improving Every Aspect of Your Life in PDF format
25 Days to Better Thinking & Better Living: A Guide for Improving Every Aspect of Your Life PDF Free Download
Download 25 Days to Better Thinking & Better Living: A Guide for Improving Every Aspect of Your Life 2006 PDF Free
25 Days to Better Thinking & Better Living: A Guide for Improving Every Aspect of Your Life 2006 PDF Free Download
Download 25 Days to Better Thinking & Better Living: A Guide for Improving Every Aspect of Your Life PDF
Free Download Ebook 25 Days to Better Thinking & Better Living: A Guide for Improving Every Aspect of Your Life