The Chimp.......

[CindyBurton10]

I have posted the link below because I found this book very helpful. I haven't read it all yet, but so far it makes a lot of sense and enables me to understand in relatively simple terms the Chimp (prof Steve Peters terminology) side of my brain.

In fact....My hubby often says "stop listening to the CHIMP.....you don't need another piece of chocolate, glass of wine, cream cake, clean the oven AGAIN, straighten pics etc...." So I'm learning to ignore the CHIMP and I'm getting there slowly but surely 👍

............The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness:

amazon.co.uk › Chimp-Para...

Prof Steve Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows how to apply this ...

[cat3]

I've just been reading excerpts on Amazon. I particularly liked this description of the chimp.........'It's like owning a dog ; you're not responsible for its nature but you are responsible for managing it and keeping it well behaved'.

Think I'll send for it on Kindle. Thanks Jo ! xx