Through a variety of exercises, strategies, and homework assignments, Overcome your Depression will enable you to become more aware of what patterns of thought are reducing your abilities, and it shows you how positive patterns of thinking are the key to overcoming depression. It will help you:
Observe and change inappropriate thoughts and inspect your mind chatter Gain assertiveness and interpersonal communication skills through exercises Understand stress and anxiety and the negative effects these have on your body Improve your self-esteem Inspect your comfort zones Understand yourself Learn to relax
Hayes, who had experienced recurring bouts of depression, offers a fresh and unique approach to bring about recovery from depression using several well-known methods, as well as a number of her own.
Jan Hayes is a creative designer and painter. She formerly owned and ran an executive business and life-coaching company in Sydney, Australia. She now lives in Mandurah, West Australia, with her husband Neil. Hayes enjoys sailing, traveling, and renovating houses.