Daily Pivots: Breaking Free from Habits That Hold You Back

In his fascinating new book, Life & Career Coach Gerry Fisher shows why he's a master of helping people to avoid bad habits and make better choices. Learn to stay on track, whether it be a big career change, a small attempt to lose a few pounds, or any other type of change. Gerry offers a fun, straightforward approach you can use to become your own, best Life Coach. First, you’ll learn to notice when you’re just about to get off track. Second, the book presents you with methods to use right in the moment of temptation that will convince you to pivot back toward the change you want. Practice this technique often, and soon these new behaviors will become easier, automatic habits. Brilliant ideas, intense motivation, and solid plans are all fine. However, they’re nothing without the glue of daily commitment holding them all together. Let Daily Pivots help you to make those committed and timely adjustments needed to keep you on the path toward your greatest success. Part I of the book provides an introduction to the basics of Life Coaching: goal setting, habit formation, motivation, and change theory. It’s for people who enjoy background reading before jumping in and trying something new. Part II is the “secret sauce.” It defines pivoting, provides the one Pivot Story that activates all the others, and includes 61 additional stories organized into 14 categories, which you can use to inspire yourself to pivot when needed. Select a Pivot Story based on the challenge you’re facing. For example, if your old habit is tugging you toward panic because you’re facing a tough decision, then you can try one of the stories in the "Making decisions" chapter. If competition is unnerving you at the moment, then you can try telling yourself a story from the "Competing" chapter. Other chapter categories include being patient, boosting confidence, calming anxiety and fear, changing unhelpful beliefs, enjoying the journey of life, focusing, letting go of control, managing anger, reducing jealousy, relaxing about mistakes, taking better care of yourself, and trying something different.