{"product_id":"9788416737871","title":"Be yourself","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBe Yourself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an anti-self-help manual that challenges the culture of constant self-improvement. Svend Brinkmann, a Danish psychologist, analyzes how the obsession with being happier, more productive, and more successful generates stress, burnout, and anxiety. Instead of offering new goals, he proposes a path of resistance: slowing down, accepting one's own identity, and cultivating serenity. A work that invites reflection on the true meaning of a good life, far from the imperatives of coaching and positive thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a critique of contemporary society, where self-help has become an obligation. Brinkmann argues that the demands for continuous improvement and forced happiness are a source of psychological distress. Through a rigorous and accessible analysis, the author dismantles the pillars of modern personal development: the need to be exceptional, the relentless pursuit of happiness, and the commodification of relationships. As an alternative, he proposes a return to Stoic philosophy and self-acceptance. It is not about abandoning ambition, but about learning to set limits, valuing the everyday, and cultivating an attitude of resistance to social pressure. The work offers a liberating approach: true change does not lie in reinventing oneself, but in reconciling with who you already are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of the self-help and self-improvement culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of stress and burnout on mental health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStoic philosophy applied to modern life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial pressure for constant happiness and success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAcceptance of personal identity in the face of external demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers who feel exhausted by the pressure to always be better and happier. It is ideal for those seeking a critical alternative to traditional self-help manuals, as well as those interested in applied philosophy, social psychology, or reflection on well-being. It will also be useful to people who want to understand why promises of quick happiness often generate more anxiety than relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and well-founded perspective on the self-help industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical tools to resist the social pressure of self-improvement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to accept one's own identity without the need to constantly transform it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the true meaning of well-being and happiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Brinkmann, Svend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ned Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Public speaking guides, dealing with personal problems, quitting smoking, self-help and personal development, personal affirmation, motivation and self-esteem, mind, body, and spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Contemporary Symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a valuable work for those seeking an alternative to the dominant discourse of self-help. Brinkmann does not offer magic solutions, but rather a path of resistance and reflection. His approach, based on Stoic philosophy, provides a necessary counterpoint to the culture of immediacy and the pressure for happiness. It is a book that invites thinking rather than acting, and one that may be especially useful for readers critical of coaching and positive thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NED EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407559549275,"sku":"9788416737871","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841673787.jpg?v=1781856887","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416737871","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}