This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
I wrote Give A Shift because I was tired of watching people drown in surface-level "inspiration" and mindset hacks while still feeling stuck, unseen, and broken.
I don't just teach this. I lived it. I have had to rebuild my own architecture through loss, fear, burnout, addiction in my family, financial freeze, and the invisible weight that keeps so many people playing small.
I wanted to create something direct, honest, and powerful enough to actually help people shift from merely surviving to reclaiming their undeniable authorship. Inside are the exact structural tools I have used for years with clients and in my own life: catching the well-dressed lies of the Guardian Mind, rescripting limiting beliefs at the root, fortifying the energy field, and taking back personal power.
What inspired me? Honestly, my own pain. My clients’ bravery to show up and do the heavy lifting for themselves. And the fire I carry that absolutely refuses to let people settle for “fine.”
Give a Shift is the ignition. It is for the ones who are done pretending, done waiting, and ready to rise.
Reviewed by Leonard Smuts for Readers' Favorite
If you find yourself bogged down and feel the need to change, Give a Shift by Carolyn J. Phinney is the perfect solution. There could be work or relationship issues, financial troubles, a toxic situation, or perhaps a personal tragedy holding you back. If you have reached that point, it is time to make a change. It then becomes a question of choices. It is possible that readers are stuck because of fear. All too often, our doubts lead to procrastination, excuses, and prevent us from moving forward. Finding the cause of your fear and turning fear into an asset will bring about the necessary changes. We are constrained by the unwritten rules of society and the expectations of others. This requires the release of old patterns, but the spark must come from within. We often seek safety and security at the risk of mediocrity. The Guardian Mind tries to protect us from change, shielding us from imagined danger. Tips are given on how to recognize self-sabotage and correct it. It is time to stop pretending. The author cautions that a shift is more than wanting a change. It is the decision to make the desired shift no matter what uncertainties are involved. Do not ignore the call to move on.
Carolyn J. Phinney reflects on the high cost of losing our identity to satisfy the expectations of others. She offers solutions in Give a Shift that will break through the belief systems that imprison us. Do not wait for perfection, as it may never come. This book is an ideal tool for transformation. It does not claim to have all the answers. It was written to alter mindsets, push boundaries, and re-script your life. The role of forgiveness and letting go of the past, and dealing with grief and loss is explained. This book is about taking action, not sugarcoating what you have or promoting happy thoughts. Real change is what you do daily, so keep your shift alive and re-commit regularly. The author shows readers how to break free and claim back their power through re-programming and transmuting fear. SHIFT code activations are provided. The writing style is punchy and to the point, challenging outdated perceptions and encouraging boldness. This excellent book could be the trigger to achieving a life of fulfillment and is highly recommended.
