Hey! What About Me: How to make yourself and others a priority in a world of indifference, impulsivity and distraction (1)

by Allan J Katz

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Author: Allan J Katz

Publisher: Loyalty Marketing Publishing

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ISBN 10: 0578616467
ISBN 13: 978-0578616469

Modern day slavery is being compelled to act, somewhat unconsciously, which does not end up serving our own good. It's as if there were a "master" demanding and compelling us to do something which ultimately is not in our own best interest. Every day, millions of people all over the world, subject themselves to the slavery of work, technology, people and emotions; rushing past their lives in a robotic frenzy, a quest for instant gratification, despite the future consequences of their spouses and partners saying, HEY! WHAT ABOUT ME?

On the Journey to Freedom, you'll discover how to temper out of control emotions. You'll discover why we let other people and situations annoy us and how to begin to trust and protect ourselves. You'll discover the fine line between letting technology enslave our precious time, while balancing it with healthy play. And, you'll discover how to transform your life into being a human being instead of a human doing. In this book I will refer to this sense of slavery as "addiction," while presenting the character traits needed to extinguish "these defects of character" as described in the 12-step programs. You don't have to be an addict or have an "addiction" to benefit from reading. It succinctly presents the problem and the solution for anyone who feels enslaved to work, people, technology or their emotions.

There is a strange relationship between modern day slavery and freedom. On the one hand people want the freedom to do as they please, without restrictions, rules, deadlines, people, society or religion telling them what to do. Yet a society without rules, laws, deadlines and leadership leads to chaos. Freedom to do as we please without considering others, makes everyone and everything else less of a priority.

Conversely, we can enjoy freedom even with restrictions and rules, when the restrictions and rules are specifically designed to bring us closer to our own authentic self through spirituality, trust, mindfulness and play. The Journey to Freedom combines these pieces into one system, exploring the elements that enslave us today and the gentle path toward true freedom and emotional integrity.

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We are witnessing a generation of people who are growing up and into a world of technology that has expanded exponentially. Although the benefits of modern-day technology is great, it also brings with it many aspects of negative influences that have changed the way we view relationships, love, and self-care. In Hey! What About Me? Allan J. Katz introduces you to a path of freedom from the slavery of negative outside influences in our life and into a world of mindfulness, self-care, forgiveness, acceptance, love, healthy relationships, and positivity. I would encourage anyone who is struggling with thoughts of wanting to relieve the pressures of social media, technology, cell phones, work, addiction, etc. to read this book and work through the exercises Katz has created which will help you develop a healthy change of mind.

Pennie Carnes, MA, LPC, CSAT, co-author of In the Shadow of the Cross.

Allan J. Katz calls addiction "slavery to a substance, process or behavior." Anyone who has dealt with any type of addiction knows this is true. The question is how we find freedom from this enslavement. The journey can be harrowing, exciting, and frightening all at once. Katz chronicles this journey, helping readers see that no matter what, it is always worth the effort.

Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW, Chief Clinical Officer at Seeking Integrity treatment centers, author of Prodependence, Sex Addiction 101, and Out of the Doghouse.

The world over, millions of people live lives of self-imposed slavery. Allan Katz has the key in his new book, HEY! WHAT ABOUT ME? and offers readers, time-tested solutions toward true freedom and emotional integrity. Break free from frenzied obsessions and compulsions and the robotic quest for immediate gratification and enjoy a new quality of life. David Lieberman, PhD, author of "Seek Peace and Pursue It," "You Can Read Anyone," "Real Power," and "How Free Will Works: The Blueprints to Take Charge of Your Life, Health & Happiness."