Think Better, Live Better

Like most Joel O'Steen books, Think Better, Live Better: A Victorious Life Begins in Your Mind is packed full of encouragement. He gives some great analogies to help you relate to the situations. He encourages you to delete the bad memories and the bad thoughts that keep scrolling through your head. You have control of your thoughts. Guard your mind. Even if it's other people giving you the negative thoughts and labels, you need to delete them and focus on what you know about yourself that's good. He provides scripture throughout to support his message.
One of the points he made is hurting people end up hurting other people.
One thing that really hit home for me was when he talked about worrying is the same principle as meditating; you're just meditating on the wrong things. That was really eye-opening for me and I have tried to focus on not doing that ever since. I read this book electronically and have a lot of highlights. I think having a physical copy would be good so that you could use a highlighter and make notes in the margin.
I recommend this book especially if you need help controlling negative thoughts.

This book gives you things to think about and hold God in our thoughts every day.

Your mind has incredible power over your success or failure. This book offers a simple yet life-changing strategy for deleting the thoughts that keep you down and reprogramming your mind with positive thinking to reach a new level of victory. Joel Osteen uses truths from the Bible to illustrate how God wants us to live a victorious life.
I found this book intriguing and was grateful to have the ability to read it. I found its message simple, yet profound. We all feel things about ourselves, but when they’re all negative, we start a negative self-fulfilling prophecy. But, if we start looking towards God and His message, we will open our minds up to positivity. An Advanced Reading Copy was received in exchange for an honest review.

I have watched Joel Osteen on television giving his famous sermons many, many times and he is always uplifting and positive. This was my first time reading one of his books and I have already ordered another one. His writings are just as inspirational and positive as his televised sermons. His absolute faith and belief in God makes it a very emotional read. I especially loved his motivational stories which included stories of both everyday people and celebrities. I highly recommend this very motivational book!

I LOVED Joel Osteen's latest book! It was inspiring, thoughtful and powerful. His writing is relatable and engaging. You can't help but highlight passages throughout. I'm looking forward to re-reading it already!! A must-read for fans of Osteen!!

I have listened to his radio program, seem his television show and read his books. His message is positive and always shown, talked, or written about in a way that seems to speak directly to whatever may be going on in my life at the time. It is a down to earth approach to positive affirmation and given with the word of God. Joel Osteen has made this message something people from all walks of life can relate to and even if you don't want to call the higher power you relate to God you can find the positive message in his words. I would like to thank the Publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read this ARC.

The ideas in this book are original and they know how to get to your heart mind and soul. This author is true to his word and to HIS word, if you know what I mean. He not only gives what he thinks but HE thinks HE being GOD, and by doing that he uses the Bible the only true way of GODs love letters to us HIS children. Mr. Olsteen knows how to get across to us what he wants us to learn and he does it in such a gentle and loving way that we receive it in such a thirsty way, we want more of it - we cant way until we pick it up the next day to read more - and when the book is done you want more and are thankful that he has more books out there, or that you can re-read this book again because you missed something the first time. He wants you to get rid of the negativity and replace it with GODs positivity and when any problems or mess comes our way - blow it off - and put on a positive spin. Just like we were kids - and JESUS said unless you are like one of these (a child) you cannot enter the kingdom of GOD. I don't know about you but I sure do. Good job Mr. Olsteen.

This book is amazingly inspirational! Everyone should read this book- and I mean EVERYone- from young to old. This book should inspire everyone. I mean the last words are "Why don't you start considering your miracles?"
(I will check if it is in final copy)

I am enlightened. I feel better right after reading this book.

If I could describe Joel Osteen with just 2 words, they would have to be "simplistic theology." I say this because he presents the "Message" in a very simplistic and easy to understand way, that just about anyone can understand. In my opinion, this book is a restatement of his message, but it's packaged for the Millennial generation. That's not to say that I wasn't able to relate, but I could see who the target audience was in this instance.

Other than that, I enjoyed reading this book...

Giving this one: 4 solid stars

Think Better, Live Better is a classic Joel Osteen book. His books have a way to leave a lasting imprint on your heart. This book will help you to realize how you think determines how you live. Tune out the negativity, doubt, and all the internal voices that say you can't and tune in to your calling. Your calling that God has planned for you. Once you close out all the negativity you can begin to live the life God has always planned for you. You will be abundantly blessed. Something that will stay with me is how easy the words that Joel Osteen speaks in his books are pretty much common sense, however, for what ever reason, we aren't listening and we are doing just the opposite in our everyday life. I loved how he demonstrated about worrying. Worrying is like to mediate on the wrong. Why would you do this. You can reach a new level of victory if you stop thinking negative thoughts. You will be blessed if you don't let negative thoughts rent space in your mind and soul. It's time to put that eviction notice on the door and time to engage in the present and positive of each and every day. Don't block your blessings with these negative thoughts.

This is one amazingly inspirational & motivational book out here. It's so easy to follow. You'll be thinking why haven't I done this sooner. God is ALWAYS with us. This is a book you'll go back to and re-read again and again.

Change your thoughts, dream BIG and then set forth and follow your dreams. Be a goal digger. Live the blessed life you were made to live. Change your thoughts, change your ways. This book is an easy to follow guide on how to change your thought process and to begin living a blessed lifestyle.

I was given this book by NetGalley and the publisher for a honest review.

I was in terrible need of something inspiring to read. Not even the Cubs winning the World Series after 108 years could pull me from this weird slump I've been in lately. To top it off, we've been having amazing weather the last few weeks here in the greater Chicagoland area... yet, here I was. Stuck and in an irreversible circle of blah.



So, I decided to take a stab at reading something positive. Joel Osteen's Think Better, Live Better: Deleting Negative Thoughts, Labels, and Attitudes reared it's shiny head in my Kindle's carousel. Let me be clear, I'm not religious nut or zealot (although I have no problem with them... I have quite a few in my family), I don't think you need to be to feel inspired by the words of encouragement provided in this read.

I'm not sure if it's because I was raised in a religious home, but at times I find comfort in the stories of the Bible where people are faced with unbelievable odds and still triumph. REALLY, don't we all cheer for the underdog? So, I knew going forward with this book, like in other's I've read by Osteen, that biblical references would be used to make a point. But, thankfully for those Bible-phobes, he includes his own real life experiences and those of people he's met, to get his point across that it's important to delete negativity from our minds.



Joel Osteen continuously drills into the readers that we aren't who we are labeled to be and are in fact perfectly made. We are not the person who was called "fat", "ugly", or "stupid". That we are not bound to the limitations given to us by man. It is imperative to our success that we remove doubt and live our lives free of the chains placed on us. I needed to hear this. I needed to know that I don't suck so bad. And, although I really think there's a target on my back at work, that none of the weapons used against me will succeed. I'm great at my job and I will continue to thrive in the company I work for because the darts and spears thrown by my enemies will not succeed.

Readers beware!!!! Think Better, Live Better is actually very repetitive. It's conversational tone does not do anything to hide this flaw. Honestly, it did get a little annoying, but ironically, I deleted that negative thought and figured, I need to stop being so negative. This man wrote a novel to encourage me and help me to be a better person. The least I can do is hear him out... over and over again. If I had let that negativity set in, I would have missed all the small gems such as not waking up in the morning in neutral. Instead, wake up claiming it to be a great day.

Joel Osteen's section on allowing, or renting space, to worries or negativity speaks volumes to me. I am the queen of worry. Even writing my reviews, I worry so much on not offending someone that I have to take a step back and remember I must be honest.

In conclusion, Think Better, Live Better: Deleting Negative Thoughts, Labels, and Attitudes was just what I needed to get out of the slump I've been in the last few weeks... actually probably my whole life. Sure, Osteen has made clear to me that restructuring my thinking will take time, but I'm willing to take the journey. It's inspiring to think of the possibilities that lie ahead if I can just put in the work of thinking better.

Think Better, Live Better: Victorious Living Starts in Your Mind. Joel Osteen delivers an uplifting and inspiring message, with powerful words to empower and motivate. Change the way you think, in order to see the positive changes in your life. Reprogram.

As always, Osteen focuses on the positive and reiterates a message for the downtrodden. A way to pick yourself up. A way out of your struggles. Whether it be your environment, health, financial, family dysfunction, or any part of your life. God meant for us to be extraordinary, not ordinary.

Broken out in "easy to read" chapters:
• Reprogram Your Mind
• Remove Negative Labels
• Release the Full You
• Think Yourself to Victory
• Pregnant with Possibility
• The Promise Is in You
• Ask Big
• You Have What You Need
• Keep Your Crown
• Just Remember

Osteen reminds readers - our minds are like a computer. We all must deal with computer viruses, and in a similar way when God created us, he put in the correct software for a victorious, healthy, strong and creative person. We were programmed to live an abundant, victorious, faith-filled life. That is how we were designed.

The reason we do not always experience this abundant life is that we have allowed viruses to contaminate our software. We are infected, stay negative, and do not believe our dreams will come to pass. However, we can get rid of the viruses. If our thinking is limited our life will be limited.

When you think better, you will live better.

If we are going to reach our highest potential, we must learn to Hit the Delete Button. "Delete. Delete." Restore. Guarding your Mind. Stop dwelling on the negative and allowing the enemy to contaminate your software. If he can control your thinking, he can control your life. It is not too late. Clear out the negative things people say. Reprogram.

The battle takes place in our minds. From our environment. God did not make us faulty. Clear out the viruses. Remove labels holding you back.

Our God is supernatural and he is not limited by education, background, race, or family. You are not who people say you are. From additions, struggles, and bad habits. See what you can become.
We are not meant to be ordinary. We are created to soar.

I really enjoyed Chapter Four: Think Yourself to Victory. Meditate (think about over and over). However, Meditating is the same principle as worrying. When you worry, you’re just meditating on the wrong thing. Using your faith in reverse.

If you go through the day worried about family, finances, and your future, it causes you to be anxious, fearful, negative and discouraged.

In our world of doom and gloom, watching the news, stock market, politics, debt crisis, and fear of financial loss, it causes more havoc. You can choose to meditate on the problem or you can meditate on the promises.

The whole key is what’s going on in you "thought life." What are you meditating on? Problems or Promises? Just because you don’t see anything doesn’t mean it’s not going to come to pass. Just because you are struggling with dysfunction in your home or business, fighting a battle with health or illness, do not stay discouraged.

The healing is within you. It’s just a matter of time to turn it around with better thoughts. Possibilities. The seed is still alive. What you allow to play in your mind will determine what kind of life you live. There is no room for doubt, unbelief, anxiety, fear, or depression.

Signature Osteen style, the author uses personal relatable stories combined with faith, Biblical scriptures and important Bible characters and leaders, with special callouts and highlights of reinforcement, encouragement, and reminder messages for your daily life. (This also could serve as a daily devotional).

Guard your mind, heart, and spirit, as you would your home or other valuables. Stop renting out space in your mind to problems. Who and what is staying in your house? Sometimes in order to stay in faith, you must ignore a negative report. You were made for more.

Don’t let your own thoughts, your environment, or those around you discourage you. You have the greatness. Keep believing. Keep doing. Do not accept rejection, failure, disappointments, and defeat.

We never know how many gifts are in us right now, just waiting to be released. Do not miss your destiny. Always remember to ask big. The enemy’s main tool is deception.

An ideal book and message for all of us living in today’s time of turmoil. We all need a positive affirmation and reminder that we have what we need. Don’t let a loss or a disappointment carry away your blessing. It is not the end, but a new beginning.

“Your perception of yourself will determine what kind of life you live.”

Rediscover who you really are. We never know what is going on behind the scenes, preparing for God’s greatness.

A special thank you to FaithWords, Center Street and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Joel Osteen has created a empire based upon positive influences in his teachings. This book is part of his uplifting outlook on prayer and life. The author here gives us the power to influence our own thoughts and to focus on the positive rather then the negative. He suggest how to control negative self talk and by doing so showing us the readers, how to improve our life. , He talks seamlessly between positive thinking and prayer, how to incorporate both into our daily lives I love the message and find this book will be part of my regular self help reading. Thank you for the advance reading copy which did not influence my review.