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The Chimp Paradox

The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness

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The Chimp Paradox

By: Prof Steve Peters
Narrated by: Prof Steve Peters
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Do you sabotage your own happiness and success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life?

The Chimp Paradox is an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you become a happy, confident, healthier and more successful person. Prof Steve Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows how to apply this understanding to every area of your life so you can:

  • Recognise how your mind is working.
  • Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts.
  • Manage yourself and become the person you would like to be.

The Chimp Mind Management Model is based on scientific facts and principles, which have been simplified into a workable model for easy use. It will help you to develop yourself and give you the skills, for example, to remove anxiety, have confidence and choose your emotions. The audiobook will do this by giving you an understanding of the way in which your mind works and how you can manage it. It will also help you to identify what is holding you back or preventing you from having a happier and more successful life.

Each chapter explains different aspects of how you function and highlights key facts for you to understand. There are also exercises for you to work with. By undertaking these exercises you will see immediate improvements in your daily living and, over time, you will develop emotional skills and practical habits that will help you to become the person that you want to be, and live the life that you want to live.

©2012 Steve Peters (P)2012 Penguin Audio
Anxiety Disorders Mental Health Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Sports Psychology Happiness Emotions Health Inspiring Thought-Provoking

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The Chimp Paradox is written and narrated by world-renown consultant Psychiatrist Steve Peters and is a life-changing mindfulness meditation audiobook based on Peters’ hugely successful Mind Management Programme. This audio will take the listener on the path towards a truly happy life. The tried and tested Programme uses real-life case studies and includes easy-to-use mindfulness and meditation techniques. Audible listeners follow the easy ‘inner chimp’ steps to overcome fear and anxiety through understanding why self-doubt and negative thoughts drive impulsive and irrational behaviours.
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An outstanding book. Having previously seen Dr Peters cited by famous sportspeople including Bradley Wiggins, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Sir Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton, David Millar and Craig Bellamy, for helping them reach their potential and be happy, I did wonder what his magic formula was. The model and techniques that he introduces and explains in his book help solve the mystery. I found myself agreeing with so much of what he was saying, and he helped me connect some thoughts which were already in my head but I hadn't yet worked out how they joined together; a real insight into what makes self and others tick. In some ways I wish that I had read this book years ago. It is by no means a book just for high performing sports people as his model has utility in helping people from all walks of life gain more self-awareness and manage their thoughts and emotions in very constructive way. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in personal growth.

Want to unlock the power of your mind/ be happier?

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Provided answers to the mental turbulence I have faced most of my life.
If only I had encountered the information years ago.

Answered so many questions

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OMG….everyone needs to listen to this. Especially entitled spoilt brats like me. I’ve reacted ‘openly and honestly’ all my life. Straight off the cuff.
Almost like a badge of honour and I’m usually right. However it has never done me any good in life. I’m just a big chimp, my human gave up trying to control my chimp years ago…..this is a brilliant book that simplifies how to live a successful, good and kind life (to yourself and others). Plenty to take away in here. Should be taught in schools!

Spoilt brat who needed this decades ago!

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a great book that has helped me identify some of the issues that I have been going through and how I can climb out of a hole. how I channel my thoughts if hurts, and not let it drive me into situations that I'll regret. I'm not saying that this is a quick fix, the fix takes time but this is a good help in getting your mind in place to start the recovery

A great book that helped me understand my mind

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Great book and put in a way we can all try and understand the complex mind without being overwhelmed.

Great book

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