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

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Do you sabotage your own happiness and success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life?

The Chimp Paradox is an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you become a happy, confident, healthier and more successful person. Prof Steve Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows how to apply this understanding to every area of your life so you can:

- Recognise how your mind is working
- Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts
- Manage yourself and become the person you would like to be


The Chimp Mind Management Model is based on scientific facts and principles, which have been simplified into a workable model for easy use. It will help you to develop yourself and give you the skills, for example, to remove anxiety, have confidence and choose your emotions. The book will do this by giving you an understanding of the way in which your mind works and how you can manage it. It will also help you to identify what is holding you back or preventing you from having a happier and more successful life.

Each chapter explains different aspects of how you function and highlights key facts for you to understand. There are also exercises for you to work with. By undertaking these exercises you will see immediate improvements in your daily living and, over time, you will develop emotional skills and practical habits that will help you to become the person that you want to be, and live the life that you want to live.

© Prof Steve Peters 2012 (P) Penguin Audio 2012

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4.7
77 reviews
Dene McGrath (DENE.isthename)
January 6, 2025
This book was an undeniable revelation-finding, emotion-fueled, pragmatic- thinking type of focus for me that has caused a rippling effect regarding my personal development journey. One day in the morning I just happened to be in Kentish Town when I stumbled across a stranger who was kind enough to recommend this book to me after a lengthy conversation about life and our personal experience of it. I can't thank that stranger enough! His name was Herbert. I'm not gonna give it away by stating what's in this book or the details of how it's affected me but if you've come this far to be reading this review then you should be reading this book or at least listening to it.... WORTH EVERY PENNY.
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Mike Lord
November 19, 2022
I've read so many self help books in my long (ish) life, many of which have helped me greatly. However this book has had the biggest impact on me and the impact is daily and getting stronger. Knowing how your psychological mind works (albeit a model to explain the phenomenon) is the gift that keeps giving. Treat yourself and others to this book, whether you are struggling or just want grow. All this benefit for the price of 10 mins in therapy, so a bargain too. Bravo Professor Steve Peters đź‘Źđź‘Ź
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Sandy Clark
April 9, 2023
this book help understand the tricks our mind plays on us and makes me stop to think before I let my chimp run riot thank you it's a wonderful book
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About the author

Prof Steve Peters (Author, Reader)
Prof Steve Peters is a consultant psychiatrist and has worked in the clinical field of psychiatry for over 20 years. He specialises in optimising the functioning of the mind, and holds degrees in mathematics and medicine. His clients, past and present, include: NHS organisations, the emergency services, schools and universities, national and Olympic teams, British Cycling, GB Taekwondo, England Rugby, England Football, Liverpool Football Club, British Swimming, UK Track and Field, Sky ProCycling, Masters Golf and World Snooker. Sir Chris Hoy, Steven Gerrard, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Victoria Pendleton, Anne-Marie and Guy Martin have all spoken or written publically about how Professor Peters's unique model has helped them improve their performance.

Professor Peters is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and is on the College Membership Panel for examinations. His work, past and present, in the field of psychiatry and education includes: the National Health Service (NHS) for over 20 years; Clinical Director of Mental Health Services; Clinical Director at Bassetlaw Hospital; Forensic Psychiatrist at Rampton; Senior Clinical Lecturer of Medicine at Sheffield University for over 20 years; Undergraduate Dean at Sheffield University for over 10 years; and visiting Professor at Derby University.

For fun, Steve competes in track and field athletics and has held multiple World Masters Champion titles and world records over the 100, 200 and 400 metres. For more information about Professor Peters and his work visit chimpmanagement.com.

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