Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Behavior

Master the hidden forces in your mind and transform how you think, feel, and act

Richard O'Connor

2014

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About This Book

You know you keep repeating mistakes—skipping workouts, overeating, procrastinating, or pushing people away. Rewire takes you on a breakthrough journey into your divided mind, showing how an automatic “habit brain” sabotages your best intentions. You’ll discover powerful insights from neuroscience and psychology and learn step-by-step practices to reshape old neural circuits, conquer fear and self-criticism, and build resilient will power. Packed with real-life examples, guided exercises, and mindset-shifting strategies, this guide empowers you to overcome self-destructive patterns and live with confidence, clarity, and genuine joy.

About the Author

Richard O’Connor, PhD, brings over thirty years of clinical practice as a psychotherapist and bestselling author. His pioneering work bridges cutting-edge brain science with practical therapy, helping thousands overcome self-destructive habits. A sought-after speaker and consultant, he translates complex research into clear guidance. Richly compassionate and humorously candid, Dr. O’Connor’s approach has empowered readers worldwide to reclaim control of their minds and live more fulfilling lives.

Biggest Takeaway

You’ll learn to spot hidden defenses and transform unconscious motives that derail your goals. Through proven neuroplasticity techniques, you’ll build lasting habits for health, focus, and assertiveness. Mindfulness exercises train your brain to calm anxiety, stop impulsive reactions, and boost emotional resilience. You’ll master will power as a skill, overcome self-hate with self-compassion, and sustain real change despite setbacks. The result: greater productivity, better relationships, and lasting self-respect.