I Have Some Time For Myself

I Have Some Time For Myself

12 time-outs for the soul. A self-experiment

Do we become calmer if we spend twenty minutes looking at a painting by Kandinsky? Will we find ourselves again if we just decide not to get so worked up anymore? And do we hear our inner voice more clearly when we freely decide to do without more things? In this book, Verena Carl has dared to do the experiment on herself and test out 12 different methods in the space of 12 months to find the way back to herself. Whether it is having more tolerance for her own weaknesses, fasting from anger or trying slow art - on her journey to herself, she tests well-known and brand-new methods to see if they have any lasting effect and whether they are suitable for everyday use. The stories of her experiences are funny and spare no unpleasant details. The psychologist Anne Otto accompanies her on her experimental journey, provides the latest scientific findings and gives readers a number of related exercises, reflections and alternatives. This book is a valuable guideline for all those who want to come to terms effectively with their own behaviour in their busy everyday lives and for whom the fun factor should by no means be neglected. • Humorous report on what it is like to perform this experiment on the self • Realistic and scientific assessment: which strategies really work and on whom? • With lots of exercises, reflections and information on alternative methods 12 more and less successful methods on the path to finding yourself: Metta meditation Slow Art knitting, baking and so on mindful work conscious dreaming reducing anger intuitive eating fancying something new films for revitalising your self-compassion experiencing nature intensely contact fasting generosity and gratitude