63 pages 2 hours read

Julie Smith

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022

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Essay Topics

1.

Using examples from the book, explore how “thought biases” can affect mental health. How can techniques help to confront these biases?

2.

Contrast the terms “Motivation,” “Procrastination,” and “Anhedonia” in the book. How does Smith suggest people address the complexities surrounding motivation?

3.

How does the book argue that motivation is a by-product of action rather than a precursor? Develop a response that either supports or refutes this idea.