Thousands have used these proven and practical methods for overcoming self-defeating behaviors--from procrastination and depression to substance abuse and smoking. Through real-life examples, self-tests, and charts, Cudney and Hardy help readers identify, intercept, and overcome their self-imposed barriers to success and growth.

"The most detailed examinations of self-defeating behavior I have ever read.... Very useful." -- Albert Ellis, PH.D., President, Institute of Rational-emotive therapy, and author of A New Guide to Rational Living

"Some of my patients would not need therapy if they would read this book." -- Dr. Alan Loy McGinnis, author of The Power of Optimism

The groundbreaking theory expounded in Self-Defeating Behaviors asserts that, with each new moment, people have the ability to make a choice for either a self-defeating or self-enhancing behavior; this is the guide to freeing ourselves from the inappropriate and crippling behaviors that sabotage our success.