Assertiveness and motivation Books

Book Synopsis “Like having a heart-to-heart with a compassionate, no-nonsense best friend. It’s chock-full of wisdom, practical advice, encouragement, and what every woman in the midst of a divorce needs the most: hope.”—Cynthia L. Copeland, author of Good Riddance: An Illustrated Memoir of Divorce Shortly after their marriages ended, Suzanne Riss and Jill Sockwell realized that the best way through divorce is with the support of other women who understand what it’s like, who know the practical issues as well as the emotional ones, and who can help you keep a sense of hope and a sense of humor. Brimming with stories and insights, from-the-trenches tips, and sanity-saving takeaways, this girlfriend-to-girlfriend guide prepares you for each phase of divorce, from “the talk,” to figuring our where to live, to co-parenting with an ex, to rebounding and rebooting your life. Covering the process from start to finish, thisTrade Review“A valuable resource for recently divorced women who need to get back on track.” —Library Journal, starred review “The overall effect is a chorus of relatable, emotional, and true-feeling stories about the many facets of divorce that will have newly single advice-seekers feeling less alone and more sure they’ll get through it, too.” —Booklist “The warm and empowering tone of this book will convince readers that there’s life on the other side of a painful divorce.” —Publishers Weekly “The Optimist’s Guide to Divorce is a straight-talking fount of information for your heart, sanity, and soul during the horrendous slog of divorce. It’s the book (and club) I wish I’d had—peace of mind on every page and more useful than your best friend.” —V.C. Chickering, author of Nookietown “This is not just a book about how to survive the vicissitudes of a divorce; it’s about how to create a better life. Coming out whole on the other side of even the most devastating divorce is more than possible—if you read this book, it’s a sure thing. Riss and Sockwell don’t just point the way, they take you by the hand and make the journey with you. This really is a guide to a new life—to a new you—so enjoy the journey with two very wise guides.”—Dennis Merritt Jones, author of The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It and Your (Re)Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be "Like having a heart-to-heart with a compassionate, no-nonsense best friend. It's chock-full of wisdom, practical advice, encouragement, and what every woman in the midst of a divorce needs the most: hope." —Cynthia L. Copeland, author of Good Riddance: An Illustrated Memoir of Divorce “An excellent, easy-to-read tour of the twisting roads you’ll need to travel to get through a difficult divorce in the best shape. Full of practical, compassionate, sometimes humorous, always wise advice from the women of the Maplewood Divorce Club.” —Lawrence Birnbach, PhD, author of How to Know If It’s Time to Go: A 10-Step Reality Test for Your Marriage “A clever guide for those navigating through the nightmare of divorce. A must-read filled with great stories, tips, and humor, as well as many different points of view.” —Jodi Topitz, author of Seriously! As If Going Through a Divorce Wasn’t Bad Enough...

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Book SynopsisIf there's one thing the nation can agree on--we all love Betty White! This spirited homage to Betty captures her unique humor, timeless wisdom, and impish irreverence that's made her one of America's longest lasting and most beloved stars. An unparalleled American icon, Betty White started show business in 1939 in radio and was a pioneer in the early days of TV. Over eight decades, she's appeared on countless sitcoms, game shows, and talk shows, including the iconic comedy hits The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. Her accolades over the years include two Emmy nominations, a Grammy, and induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, while she had her best decade yet as a nonagenarian: becoming the oldest person to host SNL, starring in a Super Bowl ad, and winning praise with her popular supporting role in Hot in Cleveland. Through it all, her 'don't take yourself too seriously' attitude appeals to legions

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Book SynopsisA humorous yet practical book of life lessons from the seminal Little House on the Prairietelevision series and the books on which it was based, blending Laura Ingalls Wilder?s timeless teachings with her surprisingly timely penchant for homesteading, crafting, and the lifestyle we now call Cottagecore. The Little House on the Prairie was a childhood TV classicfor a generation of kids, and Laura Ingalls Wilder?s novels have never gone out of style for young bookworms. Her stories of her family?s life in the 1870s offer countless gems of wisdom, and many facets of their lifestyle and the skills they relied on have become some of the hottest trends of today, from sourdough bread and modern pioneering to DIY prairie dresses and needlepoint. Little House Life Hacksplayfully compiles the most crucial takeaways from that world,practical enough for pioneering stock and updated for today?s evolving world. The Ingalls are the perfect reminders of what?s important: love, family, community, honest work, and integrity. Alongside the life advice are selected inspirational quotes from theLittle Housebooks and show and fun pop culture tidbits(like that The Rock?s first celebrity crush was original mean girl Nellie Oleson), as well aswith meaningful takeaways for creating more balance, wellness, and fun in all aspects of your life.

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Book SynopsisMoms, professionals, and overextended women of every stripe will find day-by-day inspiration on incorporating rest to create radical change in their lives in this empowering gift book from Jolene Hart, bestselling author of the Eat Pretty series.

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Book SynopsisFrom Jolene Hart, bestselling author of Eat Pretty, comes this inspirational guided journal filled with self-care tips, nutrition-based beauty advice, self-reflection prompts, and key practices to create more beauty and joy in yourself and the world around you.

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Book Synopsis Bring balance to your everyday with More/Less, a guided journal full of paired prompts and beautiful illustrations to inspire mindful reflection.  What do you want more of in your life? And what could you use a little less of? Take a mindful moment to reflect on these questions with More/Less: A Guided Journal for Cultivating Balance. Filled with 30 pairs of complementary ideals—from 'More time creating. Less time stressing' to 'More walks. Less sitting on the couch'—this beautifully illustrated book is a perfect companion for building a life you love. Inspiring prompts about goals, dreams, and big picture ideas encourage thoughtful contemplation and a moment of stress-releasing reflection. Full-color illustrations throughout are paired with an embellished, hardcover binding to create a package that feeds the eyes as well as the soul.   This guided journal includes: 30 sets of matched pair p

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Book SynopsisNOW THE NETFLIX FILM NYAD, STARRING ANNETTE BENING AND JODIE FOSTERHillary Clinton said that Find a Way would stay with her through the general election:  “When you’re facing big challenges in your life, you can think about Diana Nyad getting attacked by the lethal sting of box jellyfishes. And nearly anything else seems doable in comparison.”When Diana Nyad arrived on the shore of Key West after fifty-three hours of grueling swimming across an epic ocean, she not only set a world record—becoming the first person to swim the shark-infested waters between Cuba and Florida with no cage for protection—she also succeeded in fulfilling a dream she first chased at age twenty-eight and at long last achieved when she was sixty-four.   Now, in a riveting memoir, Diana shares a spirited account of what it takes to face one’s fears, engage one’s passions, and never ever give up. For no matter what life may throw at you, or how many times you may have experienced defeat, it is always possible—as long as you commit to living life to the nth degree, no regrets—to “find a way.

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Book SynopsisIn all types of support services and care situations one of the biggest challenges is motivating people to change their behaviour. It particularly applies to individuals who are difficult to motivate because they might lack insight, wilfully ignore or refuse to face their situation, are affected by depression or health problems or are victims of unfortunate circumstances or fear of failure. The task may be to motivate someone to improve their quality of life by participating in a group in a residential home, change a lifestyle because of health reasons, address offending behaviour, learn a new skill to obtain a job or complete an anxiety management programme. The strategies and techniques will help: arouse their interest in making changes; encourage the consideration of change; support their planning for change; mentor the person through planned actions; ensure momentum is maintained; guide the person in making positive use of any relapses; and make sure the change is successfully achiTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1: Understanding How Self-Motivation is Developed; 2: Strategies and Techniques for Motivating People; 1: Arousing interest (Pre-contemplation); 2: Encouraging individuals to consider change (Contemplation); 3: Supporting people when they plan the change (Determination); 4: Guiding the person through planned actions (Action); 5: Ensuring momentum is maintained (Maintenance); 6: Making positive use of relapses (Relapse); 7: Making sure change has been successfully achieved (Permanent exit)

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Book SynopsisIf you're fed up with life, questioning whether you should stay married or thinking you might be better of with someone else, marital therapist Andrew G. Marshall has a radical idea to help you move from the first half to the second of your life without messing everything up.Table of ContentsIntroductionPart One: How to flourish at forty- or fifty-something and beyondChapter One: The big choiceChapter Two: How did I get here?Chapter Three: Dealing with depressionChapter Four: Affairs, the great other and the danger of shortcutsChapter Five: Turning your life roundPart Two: My partner is having a midlife crisisChapter Six: How to stay sane in an insane situationChapter Seven: Dealing with depression and affairsChapter Eight: A new approachPart Three: Breaking the deadlockChapter Nine: Coming togetherFurther readingAbout the author

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Book Synopsis'We need to create a home to return to. And when I say home, I'm not talking about a physical place or somewhere where pants are optional. I'm talking about a set of beliefs after a day full of, well, anything. We need to dig a foundation so deep that it will exist and thrive even if our surface-level efforts fail.'Ever wondered what the point of all those school maths lessons about triangles was? Youtuber and comedian Lilly Singh has finally discovered the answer: triangles are the perfect model for building your self-esteem and getting to know your own values. Triangles have a strong base, they're hard to knock-over and always retain their own shape, even when they grow. With her incomparable sense of humour and fun, Lilly explains how she has put the ethos of the triangle to work in her own life, and shows how you can do the same. Complete with playful illustrations and inspiring ideas, this book is like a best friend cheering you on as Trade ReviewInsightful and charmingly funny. I related to so many aspects of this book. It’s a lesson in accepting yourself as you are, while believing you have the unlimited potential to become whatever you want to be. -- Rupi Kaur, poet and bestselling author of Milk and HoneyIn Be A Triangle, Lilly Singh gets vulnerable, revealing the obstacles and insecurities she had to overcome to find happiness and contentment, while also empowering readers to do the same. This book will change your life. -- Jay ShettyThe pleasure of reading this book is learning that the Lilly you think you know - the joyous, hilarious entertainer - had a sometimes bumpy road to get there. I love her honest and helpful advice about achieving happiness. -- Mindy Kaling'Lilly is the wise older sister, and her book is a great guide on how to . . . focus on building the lives we want and finding the happiness that’s possible.’ -- Kal Penn, author of You Can't Be Serious

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Book Synopsis**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**The Minimalists show you how to disconnect from our conditioned material state and reconnect to our true essence: love people and use things. This is not a book about how to live with less, but about how to live more deeply and more fully.Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a MonkAS SEEN ON THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARIES MINIMALISM & LESS IS NOWHow might your life be better with less?Imagine a life with less: less stuff, less clutter, less stress and debt and discontenta life with fewer distractions. Now, imagine a life with more: more time, more meaningful relationships, more growth and contribution and contentmenta life of passion, unencumbered by the trappings of the chaotic world around you. What you're imagining is an intentional life. And to get there, you'll have to let go of some clutter that's in the way. In Lo

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Book SynopsisThe internationally best-selling author of Goodbye, Things shares insights and practices to help us embrace habits and become the best versions of ourselves.Trade Review"Offers a methodology for developing helpful, healthful habits in this handy guide.... Readers who find establishing a routine frustrating will love Sasaki’s methods." -- Publishers Weekly

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