Sh*t I Say to Myself: 40 Ways to Ditch the Negative Self-Talk Thats Dragging You Down

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

It's time to break up with your toxic mind.

Have you ever had thoughts that drag you down, rather than lift you up Thoughts that make you feel hopeless and stuck You're far from alone. Many people struggle with negative thoughts about themselves--and the world. But if your unrepentant ruminations are getting in the way of living your life, it's time to tell your toxic mind to cut the crap. It's time to stand up to your inner critic. And it's time to show negative thoughts the door--once and for all.

Written by a psychotherapist and grounded in proven-effective mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the irreverent, no-nonsense approach in this snarky--yet hopeful--guide will help you "ghost" your negative thoughts, put an end to toxic self-talk, and start living like a badass, with all the positivity and confidence needed to reach your goals.

Over time, negative self-talk can lead to more than just a pessimistic outlook on life. It can destroy your confidence; damage your relationships; and lead to anxiety, depression, and a host of other mental health conditions. It's time to say, enough! This little book will give you the tools--and the courage--you need to tell your toxic mind to f*ck off for good.

Reviews

"As a coach to high performers on the stage, screen, NFL, and MLB, I am no stranger to the ways in which we talk to ourselves impacts our well-being and success. This book is a glowing resource for helping all of us deal with that not-so-little voice in our heads. Not only does it lay out clear, proven strategies for adaptive self-talk, it also entertains with compelling stories and funny yet pithy artwork! Whether you are working on a specific goal or simply working to find more happiness and peace in a stressful world, this book is for you!"
--Jonathan Fader, motivational interviewing trainer part of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), coauthor of Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best, and author of Life as Sport--Jonathan Fader
"Katie Krimer would be the first to say that she didn't 'invent' many of the ideas in her book, but might have to follow some of her own principles to admit what will be obvious to any reader: She is a wonderful writer with a lucid style and the ability to synthesize numerous concepts to make eradicating negative self-talk an approachable, practical, enjoyable, nuanced, and non-corny enterprise!"
--Michael Dulchin, MD, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at New York University Langone Medical Center, and cofounder of both Union Square Practice and Sportstrata--Michael Dulchin, MD
"Negative self-talk can be a really f*ing hard habit to break. Luckily for all of us, Katie Krimer's book, Sh*t I Say to Myself, does an amazing job of laying out super-common, unhelpful thoughts and walking us through the best ways to respond and reframe them. I want her to be my therapist! Instead, I'll settle for the next best thing: this sharp, funny, sassy, practical book."
--Kelsey Torgerson Dunn, MSW, LCSW, adolescent anxiety specialist, founder of Compassionate Counseling St. Louis, and author of When Anxiety Makes You Angry--Kelsey Torgerson Dunn, MSW, LCSW
"One occupational hazard of being a psychotherapist is to rely too heavily on the question of 'Why' Katie Krimer points out how our thoughts, among the most ephemeral of all phenomena, have a disproportionate gravitational pull on our experience of ourselves in the world. She offers alternative and practical suggestions to chip away at these persistent, limiting, and destructive thoughts, mercifully delivered in an easy-to-swallow manner. (I just wish I knew what sh*t meant...)."
--Paul R. Fulton, EdD, director of the certificate program in mindfulness and psychotherapy at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, part-time faculty in the department of psychiatry at Harvard University, and coeditor of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy--Paul R. Fulton, EdD
"Sh*t just got real! Katie Krimer expertly cuts through the BS with authentically practical strategies to tame the inner assh*le living in all of our heads."
--Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt, PhD, ABPP, author of Move on Motherf*cker and Getting to Good Riddance--Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt, PhD, ABPP
"This book uses irreverence, wisdom, and behavioral science to help you break patterns of negative self-talk and take back your life!"
--Dennis Tirch, PhD, author of The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Overcoming Anxiety, and founder and director of The Center for Compassion Focused Therapy--Dennis Tirch, PhD

Author Bio

Katie Krimer, LCSW, is a psychotherapist at a thriving practice in New York, NY; and founder and coach at a wellness/growth coaching company called Growspace. She immigrated from Russia at a young age, and grew up in New Jersey. She received her BS and MA degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Washington and Boston University respectively, and earned her clinical social work degree and LCSW license from NYU. She has earned a certificate in mindfulness and psychotherapy from the renowned Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and will pursue a two-year mindfulness meditation teacher certification under the mentorship of Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. She is author of The Essential Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens, and is deeply passionate about helping others develop a more authentic and vulnerable way of living, supporting humans through life struggles, and teaching the practice of mindfulness and self-compassion.