[[ASIN:1572244143 Five Good Minutes: 100 Morning Practices To Help You Stay Calm & Focused All Day Long]]
The fun (and humorous and playful and practical) exercises in this book make me think of the bumper sticker that reads, "Don't believe everything you think!" This book was especially helpful in reminding me that there's no need to get caught up in my thoughts or to think that they define who I am. "I'm fat, lazy and a bad friend," are just thoughts, not who I am. The authors offer great ways for facing these types of thoughts, such as singing the thought to the tune of "Happy birthday," or "Home on the Range" (Songs and Silly Voices). I liked how so many of the exercises helped me gain a little distance from certain thoughts by helping me recognize what types of thoughts they are (Bossy Thoughts, Pop Up Thoughts, Stale Bread, The Seducer). In a world where we take what we think so seriously, it's great to have this handy little book to help us laugh and even play with the thoughts that normally run us ragged. This is a book with a sense of humor and practical skills to help us accept and just watch thoughts without judging them or ourselves. Bravo!

This book is divided into 3 sections:

Part I: What do you think?
Part II: What do your thoughts do to your life?
Part III: Stop Believing Everything you think.

The first section explains the 7 different types of thoughts that cross our minds. Then author goes on to explain how to identify and watch these thoughts, understand how each thought can help or hurt you and then choose the "right" thought as you move forward. The more you know about your thoughts and your "chattering" mind, the less your mind will control your moods and your life. "Thin" book - quick read - lot's of practical advice. Worth your time...