Review: A Remarkably Simple and Common Sense Approach to Stress Relief
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 22, 2014
I read this book in one sitting as I was fascinated by the approach that Cyrus Thomson takes on this subject. I liked the common sense manner that Cyrus uses in this book. No new age mumbo jumbo, just the simple truth in how we see things and how we have the power to change any stress inducing situation into one that we actually can benefit from. Like taking a step back and getting a view of the big picture in order to see the changes we can make easily.The crux of reducing stress is reducing the attachment to whatever is bringing about that stress. The key is learning to detach in a positive manner and still care and that is the art that Cyrus shows us how to achieve. It does sound a bit paradoxical but the methods that are clearly laid out throughout the book works. If I was asked to explain this concept, it would be that you are able to detach in a positive manner because of the confidence in knowing the outcome. In other words, why worry about something when you already know will be fine.Another aspect to the book that is greatly appreciated is learning to shift your thoughts, you know, the quickest way to change your situation is to change your views or thoughts of it. Cyrus offers an in-depth look into the causes of stress with solutions to counter stress with a completely different outlook. With just a few simple shifts, you can not only eliminate stress but set yourself up to attract what it is that you desire. It makes sense, if you're in a state of mind of being positive and a state of gratitude, then those opportunities that resonate with those states would be attracted to you. Just like a miserable person seems to attract miserable situations.All in all, I found this book to be helpful and know with just a few of the points I learn, will be very beneficial from here on out. I look at it in investing in yourself and this is one investment that was well worth the cost and time to read.