And Other Uncommonly Sensible Solutions To Life's Persistent Problems.

By explaining how changing just one element of a problem can shift its dynamic power, Bill O’Hanlon opens up all sorts of possibilities for us.  He questions the benefit of traditional psychological strategies to deal with problems - “Explanations often give us an illusion of help by enabling us to understand why we have a problem but not giving us any concrete ways to solve it.” This book gives ten keys to the solution oriented approach to solving problems.

Solution oriented therapy highlights what is right with you, what has helped in the past, and what you can do now to change things.  It moves past analysis to problem-solving actions.  The author explains how to break patterns, find solutions, change your thinking, shift your attention, focus on what works, open up to possibilities, re-write your future and rise above your old limiting beliefs.

“Explanations are a booby prize.”  You could waste years analysing why you are the way you are, without getting any happier.  When problems seem overwhelming doing just one thing differently, i.e. making a small change, can break a pattern which then has a flow-on effect to other areas of your life.  This is a very powerful technique that really does bring about lasting change.  Try it for yourself.