Review of Phobia Relief

[Juliet Okorie 1]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Phobia Relief" by Kalliope Barlis.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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One of the major struggles that everyone faces is fear. Everyone has at least one thing they are afraid of, but this book seems to focus on not letting that fear control you. The self-development book Phobia Relief by Kalliope Barlis extensively discusses fear and how to get over it. The author claims that to successfully overcome your fear, you must first recognize it and then identify a solution. She outlined how the three stages of fear—thoughts, feelings, and actions—start with you, and she suggests that for you to conquer your fears, you must first change your thoughts because these ultimately influence your feelings and actions. A practical plan of action is also provided by the author. Get this book right away to find out more.

I like how the book is presented and how the author goes into great detail about the concepts of fear, thought, feeling, and action. Before giving a stunning definition of fear and phobia, she began by stating that fear is about thoughts or negative experiences that we have had in the past. "Fear" is a powerful emotion brought on by intense worry about something that is or may come to pass that is painful, hazardous, or unknown. Additionally, she describes phobia as a severe aversion to a certain object or circumstance, particularly one for which there is no logical justification and which prohibits you from acting.

I adore how the author employs NLP techniques to assist individuals in dealing with and battling their fears of clowns, heights, and confined spaces. She began by stating that fear is primarily brought on by stress. She concluded by outlining specific actions and exercises that must be taken to overcome fear. This is a fantastic article and guide for overcoming stress, anxiety, and depression.

The book is informative, although there are a few elements I did not enjoy. Because of the book's poor organization, I did not like it. The book is challenging to read because the pages are detached from one another, which makes it difficult to understand. I did not find it engaging due to the flaws in the text. While reading this book, I came across several errors. I'll suggest the author re-edit the book and pay closer attention to proofreading subsequent editions.

For the reasons I listed above, I'll give this book a rating of three out of five stars. And I recommend this book to anybody who has a fear of any kind or who wants to improve themselves. This book is a must-read for you!

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