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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewHappiness and Goodness reminds me of a Socratic dialogue. The absence of jargon and use of realistic examples in this book make philosophy accessible to all interested in improving their lives. -- Andrea Tschemplik, American University Happiness and Goodness is a phenomenal book that offers innovative and penetrating insights into the most fundamental questions of human concern, such as happiness, love, morality, death, and God. Drawing from a vast array of philosophical, religious, and literary sources, Steven M. Cahn and Christine Vitrano brilliantly challenge long-standing assumptions about what it means to live a satisfying and successful life. They also have an uncanny ability to transmit their ideas in a vivid and enjoyable fashion by providing colorful vignettes and everyday life stories. I, for one, could not put the book down. -- Dov Weiss, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign This crisply written and incisive book draws on ancient thought and contemporary examples to develop a compelling account of living well. -- David Shatz, Yeshiva University I can't remember the last time I read a book about ethics that was so fascinating. -- Ed Lake, Deputy Editor, AeonTable of ContentsForeword, by Robert B. Talisse Preface 1. Introduction 2. Wasted Lives? 3. Projects of Worth? 4. Flourishing? 5. Things That Matter? 6. Morality and Happiness 7. Morality and Unhappiness 8. Character 9. Appearing Moral 10. God and Morality 11. Heaven and Hell 12. Moral Judgments 13. Moral Standards 14. Choosing the Experience Machine 15. Happiness and Ignorance 16. Assessing Achievement 17. Pleasures and Pains 18. Fear of the Divine 19. Fear of Unfulfilled Desires 20. Fear of Death 21. Futility 22. Living Well 23. Satisfaction 24. Concluding Questions Notes Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThe go-to guide to cooking and eating for better mental health.

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Book SynopsisIn this day and age, high self-esteem is a must, both in the workplace and at home. Whether you want to change your career, find a new interest, get a promotion, lose weight, quit smoking, promote teamwork in the office or improve your own individual performance, you need to find the motivation to do so first.Trade Review"This user-friendly guide is full of great exercises to focus your mind and help you achieve your goals" (Prima, January 2008)Table of ContentsIntroduction About This Book Conventions Used in This Book Foolish Assumptions How This Book Is Organised Part I: Understanding The Basics of Motivation Part II: Identifying & Maintaining Change Part III: Arming yourself with motivational tools Part IV: Using motivation in different areas of your life Part V: The Part of Tens Icons Used in This Book Where to Go from Here Part I: Understanding the Basics of Motivation Chapter 1: Introducing motivation A brief definition of motivation What it is Knowing how to maintain it Deciding how motivation will help you Exploring the benefits Identifying the barriers Looking into your brain or body for answers What it feels like Looking forward Chapter 2: Exploring the psychology of motivation Identifying the stages Relating yourself to each stage Exploring how the psychology can help Getting your mind around motivation Unravelling the mystery Taking control of your mind Knowing why we struggle to summon it Finding your inner strength Overcoming the barriers Chapter 3: Preparing yourself for motivation Identifying your priorities for motivation Starting with the end in sight Highlighting what matters for you Getting yourself ready Choosing when you will start Committing to the first action Creating a motivational environment Setting up a supportive network Changing your environment Part II Identifying & Maintaining Change Chapter 4: Summoning the motivation to change Planning to take action Taking the first steps Discovering values that motivate you Listing your personal values Knowing what is stopping you Identifying your demotivators Acknowledging your excuses Understanding the positive by-products Chapter 5: Goal-Setting Facing your demons Recognising areas to change (e.g.. losing weight, getting fit, becoming healthier) Identifying new goals to keep you going Finding the goals to aim for Deciding the focus Dividing goals into achievable chunks Choosing your new years resolution Prioritising the goals Choosing quick wins Defining your long term goals Applying the SMART rule Chapter 6: Maintaining motivation now and beyond Visualising motivation Seeing your success Feeling the benefits Hearing the praise Travelling through time Propelling yourself forward Praising your successes Internal and external praising Steering a clear course Adjusting to daily challenges Chapter 7: Dealing with Setbacks Having contingencies in place Knowing who to call on for help Reprioritising the action plan Overcoming the struggle to maintain motivation Reminding yourself of the benefits Refocusing on the rewards Knowing when fear may be affecting you Facing the fear Overcoming fear and taking action Part III: Arming yourself with motivational tools Chapter 8: Incentivising motivation (page count 8) Creating a variety of incentives Choosing your favourites Explore different incentives for different situations One size doesn't fit all Chapter 9: Quizzing your brain cells Scoring your personal motivation Raising the score Exploring the left and right side Recognising the differences Connecting both sides Motivational exercises Experiencing the future Stepping into motivation Chapter 10: Using NLP as a motivator Identifying the positive by product of inactivity Creating the by-product in other ways Feeling OK with your decision Defining what makes someone tick Using the senses Taking the other person's perspective Exploring logical levels Identity Values Behaviour Capability Environment Part IV: Using motivation in different areas of your life Chapter 11: Career and work Motivating yourself Realising what's in it for me Knowing when enough is enough Prioritising other tasks Rewarding quick wins Motivating your team Exploring team goals Identifying team barriers Chapter 12: Money Defining how money motivates you Buying choices Linking financial incentives with goals Sustaining the motivation long term Identifying when money is no longer motivating Understanding what money gives you Chapter 13: Health and wellbeing Avoiding illness and disease Moving towards health Banishing unhealthy habits Creating a healthier lifestyle Deciding your food priorities Taking time out to relax and recharge Making exercise fun Chapter 14: Developing and growing Managing your emotions Identifying your feelings Choosing appropriate responses Taking leaps forward Making personal changes Honouring your values Experiencing new challenges Embracing change Leaving your comfort zone Chapter 15: Relationships Personal Identify what motivates your family Recognise each person’s own motivator Ensure family preferences are all met Professional Engaging motivational people Creating a motivating support group Exploring a win/win approach Finding what motivates other people Acknowledging individuality Exploring hidden talents Embracing personal choice Tuning into their values Discovering different mindsets Acknowledging individual preferences Part V: The part of Tens Chapter 16: Ten Inspirational Resources Chapter 17: Ten great motivating people e.g. David Beckham Sir Steve Redgrave Sir Richard Branson Winston Churchill Nelson Mandela Margaret Thatcher Tiger Woods Lewis Hamilton Freddie Flintoff J K Rowling Jane Tomlinson Chapter 18: Ten Motivational Exercises ) Appendix: Resource List Books

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Book SynopsisThis important contribution to choice theory examines two theories of motivation and two kinds of explanation of behavior that they support. Originally published in 1984. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton UniverTable of Contents*FrontMatter, pg. i*Contents, pg. vii*Acknowledgments, pg. ix*1. Prospectus, pg. 1*2. Some Basics, pg. 9*3. Rationality, pg. 37*4. Cooperation, pg. 66*5. Sociality, pg. 88*6. Commitment, pg. 120*REFERENCES, pg. 149*INDEX, pg. 155

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Book SynopsisâœYou canât be happy all the time. You canât feel comfortable all the time. You canât have the feelings you want when you want them for as long as you want them. Life just doesnât operate like that. Maybe you have tried counseling or therapy or diets or meditation or chemicals or some sort of esoteric magic to work on your feelings, to fix your life or make it perfect. Nothing worked as well as you had hoped. Reading this book wonât solve your life problems either. But it will give you some suggestions that are sensible, practical and doableâsuggestions about how to work on your life. Work is the key word here. Sitting and talking with someone is not enough. Venting your feelings is not enough. Putting your mind in some quiet inner place is not enough. Working on your life involves moving your body, doing your life purposefully and constructively. This book offers you concrete assignments for such activity.â Adapting ideas from Japanese psychotherapies and Eastern thought, Constructive

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Book Synopsis'OMG! This book is SO me! The tips and stories shared by Ed, Mark and Nicky will help you live a life filled with more fun, joy and enthusiasm!' ALISON HAMMOND, TV Presenter 'Kids are so authentic and there's no reason for us to lose that when we're older. Kids see the wonder and awe in the smallest things every day. Be More Kid reminds us how important it is to bring out the best in ourselves and how we can do that in way that also brings out the best in others.' BEN SHEPHARD, TV Presenter 'This book gives you the tools to bring the belief, energy and passion you had as a child into your current life with transformational results.' SARAH STIRK, TV Presenter, Sky Sports & Entrepreneur THIS ISN'T JUST ANOTHER SELF IMPROVEMENT BOOK. Have you ever felt there must be more to life? Do you feel unfulfilled? Have you felt stuck, not knowing how to move forward and found yourself settling for less than you deserve? AND IT ISN'T ABOUT HAVING TO CREATE A NEW YOU. Since childhood you've had all of the resources that you need to create the life that you want, and over time you've simply lost touch with them. Now is the time to find them again. With expert guidance from broadcaster and entrepreneur, Ed James and behaviour and relationship experts, Mark & Nicky Taylor, you'll rediscover your sense of purpose, reconnect with what is important to you and find out how to unlearn unhelpful habits and behaviours. Employing simple tools and techniques you can use each day, Be More Kid shows you how to: Enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling lifeStop overthinking and build resilience in a challenging worldEnd the conflict of putting everyone else before your own needsRediscover the contentment, enthusiasm and zest for life you had as a child If you are ready for a new approach to your happiness, relationships and your future, Be More Kid will guide you through the journey, one step at a time.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements xi Introduction 1 Part I: Stuck and Settling For 7 Chapter 1 Why are you choosing to be unhappy? 9 Chapter 2 Overthinking 14 Chapter 3 Procrastinating 21 Chapter 4 Passenger or driver? 34 Part II: Rediscovering You 47 Chapter 5 If you don’t like it, don’t do it 49 Chapter 6 You think too much 56 Chapter 7 Being real 63 Chapter 8 Okay with not being okay 72 Part III: Unconditional Love 79 Chapter 9 Contentment vs. happiness 81 Chapter 10 Beyond positive thinking 91 Chapter 11 The power of imagination 98 Part IV: Putting Yourself First 105 Chapter 12 How to adapt to any situation 107 Chapter 13 The art of manipulation 116 Chapter 14 Lost dreams 126 Part V: Light at the End of the Tunnel (and it’s Not Another Train) 135 Chapter 15 Mum knows best 138 Chapter 16 Just for fun 148 Chapter 17 It’s right for right now 156 Part VI: The Art & Science of Underthinking 165 Chapter 18 Keeping it simple 167 Chapter 19 It’s not personal 174 Chapter 20 Be excited 180 Chapter 21 Play more 186 Conclusion 193 Exercise Glossary 206 NLP Glossary 208 About the Authors 213 Index 215

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1 Happiness, Missing in Action 1 i. Vive la révolution 3 ii. Learn Latin 11 iii. Watering your weeds 19 iv. All aboard the struggle bus 27 v. Presumed guilty 37 vi. New tricks 43 vii. Flip it 51 viii. The eff -word 61 Part 2 Happiness Manifesto: The Pledges 67 i. Solemnly swear to be your own bestie 69 ii. Vow to relight your fire 85 iii. Make an oath to your physical self 95 iv. Commit to acknowledging the small print 113 v. Promise to value your values 129 vi. Dare to stand out by being much less SMART 137 vii. Remember that words can change worlds 151 viii. Call off the search 167 ix. Engage with the only moment in time 181 x. Sign up for the Everyday Olympics 193 Part 3 Tales of the Unexpected (and Unexplained) 197 i. Life lag 201 ii. The parable of Cotton Candy 205 iii. A window on the world 213 iv. Big apple, big heart 215 v. Uber uncool 221 vi. The grapes of wrath 225 vii. Renting or owning? 231 viii. The fluffy tale of Babbity Rabbit 235 More books by Andy Cope and Paul McGee 247 About the Authors 249 Index 251

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Book SynopsisExplore strategies, ideas and advice for overcoming loneliness Anyone, whatever their age, gender, culture or abilities, can find themselves separate and disconnected from others and feeling lonely. If you feel lonely you are lonely. And it's not nice. But your situation can change for the better! In Lonely Less: How to Connect with Others, Make Friends and Feel Less Lonely, bestselling author Gill Hasson delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately to counter loneliness and connect with other people. The book recognises that as social beings, we each need to interact with others; to connect in positive ways and feel that we are understood, that we belong and are valued by others. It offers: A guide to meeting new people and making friendsAdvice on how best to 'fit in' with othersIdeas on how to spend time aloneRecommendations for keeping connected when working from homeExpert advice on managing existential loneliness; the disconnection that can follow a traumatic experience Whether you're looking to empower yourself or help someone else, Lonely Less is a must-read in order to better connect with others, take part in social activities, make friends, be understood and feel a sense of belonging.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Understanding Loneliness Chapter 2 Knowing What You Want Chapter 3 Positive Thinking Chapter 4 Meeting New People Chapter 5 Making Friends: What to Do Chapter 6 Making Friends: What to Say Chapter 7 Fitting In Chapter 8 Getting Closer Chapter 9 Managing Existential Loneliness Chapter 10 Spending Time Alone Chapter 11 Working from Home and Loneliness at Work Chapter 12 Being Inclusive: Helping Others to Connect and to Belong Further Information and Support About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisInspiring life wisdom from people of all agesbased on the This I Believe radio program The popular This I Believe series, which has aired on NPR and on Bob Edwards'' shows on Sirius XM Satellite and public radio, explores the personal beliefs and guiding principles by which Americans live today. This book brings together treasured life lessons of people from all walks of life. Whether it''s learning the power of saying hello or how courage comes with practice, their intimate reflections will inspire, move, and encourage you. Filled with the valuable insights distilled from a wide range of personal experiences, This I Believe: Life Lessons is a perfect giftfor others or for yourself. Includes extraordinary essays written by ordinary people who share the story of an important lesson they have learned about life Shares a wide range of beliefs and experiences from a diverse group of contributors, including a physician, a roller derby quTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 The Power of Hello 5 Howard White The Art of Being a Neighbor 8 Eve Birch A Kind and Generous Heart 11 Christine Little Make It Do 14 Patricia Anderson Grace Is a Gift 17 Laura Durham The Sisterhood of Roller Derby 20 Erin Blakemore Caring Makes Us Human 23 Troy Chapman Satisfaction with a Job Well Done 26 Nancy Pieters Mayfield The World Is Imperfect 29 Suzanne Cleary Peace Can Happen 32 Christine Kingery A Priceless Lesson in Humility 36 Felipe Morales Finding Out What’s under Second Base 39 Lex Urban Accomplishing Big Things in Small Pieces 42 William Wissemann I Have to See the World 45 Veena Muthuraman Deciding to Live 49 Kij Johnson Walking in the Light 52 Paul Thorn The Perfect Merge 55 Lori Vermeulen Listening Is Powerful Medicine 58 Alicia M. Conill, M.D. Semper Fidelis 61 Andrew Paradis Our Vulnerability Is Our Strength 64 Colin Bates Patriotic Ponderings 67 Joan Skiba Opening the Door of Mercy 70 Karin Round The True Value of Life 73 Sudie Bond Noland An Invitation to Dialogue 76 Madhukar Rao Homeless but Not Hopeless: A Man Finds His Soul 79 Les Gapay The Power of Sleep 82 Anne Hoppus Where Wildflowers Grow 85 Maureen Crane Wartski I Could Be Wrong 88 Allan Barger Everyone Is Included 91 Catherine Mcdowall A Lesson I Hold Dear 95 Kara Gebhart Uhl A Taste of Success 98 Geoffrey Canada A Grace of Silence 102 Andrew Flewelling Do Talk to Strangers 105 Sabrina Dubik Finding Our Common Ground 108 Robin Mize Bus Chick’s Manifesto 111 Carla Saulter Right Now Matters 114 Samantha Jacobs Seeing with the Heart 117 Stephanie Disney Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace 120 Dani Weathers The Triumph of Kindness 123 Josh Stein Time to Walk the Dog 126 Betsy Buchalter Adler Yankee Go Home 129 Rita Barrett The Courage to Change the Things I Can 133 Mark Olmsted To Hear Your Inner Voice 136 Christine Todd Whitman Keep It Real 139 Rose Eiesland Foster Important Strangers 142 Leslie Guttman My Parents as Friends 146 Bhavani G. Murugesan A Good Neighborhood 149 Jeff Nixa Believing in People 152 Rebecca Klott Becoming Friends 155 Larry Chaston Just Say No 158 Jessica Paris Courage Comes with Practice 161 Theresa Macphail Adapting to the Possibilities of Life 164 Donald L. Rosenstein, M.D. Why Are We Here? 167 Dale Long A Drive to Achieve the Extraordinary 170 Juliet Frerking Inviting the World to Dinner 173 Jim Haynes Finding the Flexibility to Survive 176 Brighton Earley The Act of Giving Thanks 179 Michelle Lee Sally’s Monday 182 Patricia James If You Don’t Do It, Who Will? 185 Jodi Webb Here Comes (the Real) Santa Claus 188 Becky Sun Appendix: How to Write Your Own This I Believe Essay 191 Acknowledgments 193

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction Living on Purpose: 1 Yes, You Can Have the Exceptional Life You've Always Dreamed Of ACTIVITY: Quality-of-Life Index 30 Phase I: Figuring Out What You Want and Why You Want It Milestone 1, The Burning Platform: 34 Week 1 Making a Case for Change ACTIVITY: Cost of Inefficient Living (COIL) 37 Milestone 2, "I Always Wanted to Be . . .": 43 Week 2 Establishing Your Platinum Standard ACTIVITY: The Big Dig 53 Phase II: Creating Your Exceptional Living Plan Milestone 3, What Matters Most: 62 Week 3 Getting Your Priorities Straight ACTIVITY: Priority Pyramids 74 Milestone 4, Who Matters Most: 77 Week 4 Incorporating Others into Your Plan ACTIVITY: Circles of Customers 80 Milestone 5, To the Horizon and Beyond!: 85 Week 5 Setting Goals and Uber-Goals ACTIVITY: Idea Juicing 93 Milestone 6, Now You've Got It: 95 Week 6 Putting It All Together ACTIVITY: The Exceptional Living Plan 97 Phase III: Turning Your Plan into Reality Milestone 7, A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: 105 Weeks 7-8 Figuring Out What's Working and What's Not ACTIVITY: Picturization 108 Milestone 8, Firefighting: 113 Weeks 9-10 Leaving the Crisis Zone ACTIVITY: The Five Why's 122 Milestone 9, The Art of Anticipation: 125 Week 11 Wowing Your Customers ACTIVITY: Quick Pulse Check 128 Milestone 10, Free to Be: 131 Weeks 12-13 Empowering Yourself and Others ACTIVITY: Outsourcing 139 Milestone 11, The A-Plus Player: 143 Weeks 14-15 Entering the Purpose Zone ACTIVITY: Supercharge Me! 147 Phase IV: Keeping Your Momentum Going Milestone 12, The Only Constant in Life Is Change: 152 Week 16 Embracing the Spirit of Continuous Improvement ACTIVITY: This Is Your Life 155 Epilogue Would You Follow You?: 161 Being a Leader Acknowledgments 163

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Book SynopsisGemma Leigh Roberts is a chartered psychologist, founder of The Resilience Edge, and leading LinkedIn Learning instructor. Over 3 million learners have watched her online courses on emotional intelligence, resilience, growth mindset and mental agility. She works with companies like BP, Oracle, HSBC, Microsoft and Spotify to help create resilient teams and environments where everyone can thrive in uncertainty. She has been featured in Stylist, the Guardian and Forbes and has appeared on the BBC. The creator of the Mindset Matters community; her writing reaches over 500,000 people weekly. She is based in Ascot, UK.Trade Review"Gemma Leigh Roberts has written a clear, accessible and evidence-based book for anyone who wants to get more out of life. Covering theory and practical application, she gives the reader the insights they need to make transformative changes. Roberts has identified some key and impactful areas, like resilience, relationships and emotional intelligence, which play a huge role in determining how we navigate the challenges of the 21st century. Each is explored and explained with clarity and then turned into practical coaching exercises for the reader. A great addition to anyone's personal development toolkit!" * Richard A MacKinnon, Managing Director, WorkLifePsych *"We are living and working in a fast-changing world where ambiguity and uncertainty are our companions. This demands so much from us, and just as we exercise our muscles to stay physically strong and healthy, there is as much of a need to exercise our mental muscles for mental strength, resilience and health. Gemma Leigh Robert's deep expertise, the research explored, and the practical guides will help you think about how to exercise your mindset, as mindset matters!" * Johanna Bolin Tingvall, Global Head of GreenHouse (L&D), Talent Growth and CommunityX, Spotify *"When it comes to thriving in the new world of work, your mindset is the number one predictor of success. Gemma Leigh Roberts has written a book that is the equivalent of checking in with your executive coach - she expertly guides you through coaching strategies to create an impact in your life, all supported by her research and experience as a business psychologist. This book will be your mindset manual to guide you through the new world of work, helping you to build the critical skills you need to thrive." * Kim Kaupe, Founder at Bright Ideas Only *"Everyone needs to buy this book and then read it at least once a year. It is the perfect blend between rigorously researched evidence-based insights combined with being your personal coach. If you do what Gemma Leigh Roberts says in these pages you will build your cognitive flexibility. Which is one of the best gifts you can give yourself in life." * Amy Brann, Director of Synaptic Potential and author of Make your Brain Work, Neuroscience for Coaches and Engaged *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: We’ve Come a Long Way; Section - ONE: Mindset Matters – The Principles to Thriving in Uncertainty; Chapter - 02: Building Resilience; Chapter - 03: Practicing Emotional Flexibility; Chapter - 04: Creating a Growth Plan; Chapter - 05: Building Connection; Chapter - 06: Prioritizing Purpose; Section - TWO: The Agile Life – Tools and Strategies to Boost Mental Agility at Work; Chapter - 07: Switching Perspective; Chapter - 08: The Power of Support; Chapter - 09: The Art of the Everyday Pivot; Chapter - 10: Energy Mapping; Chapter - 11: Bouncing Forward

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Book SynopsisJoan P. Ball is an associate professor of Marketing at St. John's University, a researcher and a leadership coach. Joan works with emerging and established leaders to help them navigate flux, build resilience and develop an experimental mindset when faced with tricky transitions. The founder of WOMBLab, she works with individuals, teams and organizations to develop new tools to help leader navigate uncertain transitions and teach others to do the same. She has worked with leaders from companies like Verizon Media, Capital One and Herman Miller. She is based in New York City, New York.Trade Review"Excellent leaders create conditions that advance and empower those around them, especially in times of uncertainty. In Stop, Ask, Explore, Joan P. Ball offers a field-tested framework and practical tools and approaches to help leaders-from first-time managers to C-suite executives-navigate change and equip their teams to over- come challenges in their presence, as well as their absence." * Frances Frei, Harvard Business School Professor, Thinkers50 Award-winner, and co-author of 'Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You' *"So many books simply suggest that change is something we cope with, adjust to, or survive. This book does far more. Rather, in a wonderfully clear and gracious way, Joan P. Ball empowers us to find the power in flux. Once we've understood that possibility, we don't just cope. We're transformed." * Cait Lamberton, MBA, PhD, Alberto I. Duran Presidential Distinguished Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania *"Creating a workplace where women of color can thrive requires a commitment to transformation in every part of the organization-and getting there means rethinking everything. In Stop, Ask, Explore, Joan P. Ball provides a framework that favors action and experimentation to navigate the messiness and uncertainty on the journey to genuine change." * Minda Harts, Workplace and Equity Consultant, author of 'The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table' and 'Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace' *"A wonderful book asking profound, vital questions that will help propel us all to a better, more secure, more interesting, and successful life." * Tom Goodwin, CEO of All We Have Is Now and author of 'Digital Darwinism: Survival of the Fittest in the Age of Business Disruption' *"Joan P. Ball lit up a room of skeptical, hard-nosed engineers who aren't normally comfortable delving into soft skills. She used her authenticity, her wonderful energy, and her sense of humor to really reach them. I watched everyone's posture change during her presentation. Instead of sitting back with arms crossed, they were leaning forward and interacting with Joan as well as their peers. She gave them rich content that convinced them of the value of arming their teams with resilience, tools, and hope during a period that she so aptly described as "active waiting"." * Kim Furzer, Chief of Staff to CIO, Verizon Media *"All too often, disruption can drive one of two extreme reactions: either a deer in the headlights paralysis or knee-jerk response. Stop, Ask, Explore is the structured set of principles and fresh, practical tools that can finally equip leaders to take action that's truly effective in the face of disruption. It's the missing link in the path to get to the best "next"." * Andrea Kates, Partner at Suma Ventures and author of 'Find Your Next: Using the Business Genome Approach to Find Your Company's Next Competitive Edge' and Get To Next masterclass series *"Leadership of the recent past required unquestioned experts to drive productivity top-down through execution of well under- stood tasks in relative certainty. Leadership of the current requires humble, curious learners to inspire their people bottom- up to explore, to find, and to frame new challenges in a world of continuous change and uncertainty. Stop, Ask, Explore is not a "how to" book, because it acknowledges that we will not go back and our path forward is unclear. Since our path forward is yet to be forged, we need "learn to" guides that help us become comfortable with not knowing, exploring, and wayfinding. Stop, Ask, Explore is a book that clearly understands all this. From Joan P. Ball's deep research, we learn the power of self-reflection and self-awareness in establishing a new breed of leaders who can help lead us through ambiguity towards a better, more inclusive, and equitable future for all." * Heather E. McGowan, Future of Work Strategist, keynote speaker, and author of 'The Adaptation Advantage: Let Go, Learn Fast, And Thrive in the Future of Work' *"Everybody has experienced the challenge of getting from "What now?" to "What's next?" In this wonderful book, told through compelling stories and backed by years of rigorous research, Joan P. Ball will help you do just that. This is so much more than a book to enhance your career. It will animate your life! I couldn't recommend it more highly." * Greg Satell, Transformation and Change expert, international keynote speaker, and bestselling author of 'Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change' *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Section - ONE: Stop; Chapter - 02: Don’t follow your passion - Dispassionate curiosity and active resilience; Chapter - 03: Don’t pivot - Active waiting and minding our metaphors; Chapter - 04: Lost in transition - Creating learning space to get your bearings; Section - TWO: Ask; Chapter - 05: Zoom in - Rigorous self-awareness and making sense of new terrain; Chapter - 06: Zoom out - Wayfinding from the outside in; Chapter - 07: What’s possible? Identify possibilities and put everything on the altar; Section - THREE: Explore; Chapter - 08: Learn by doing - The art and science of experimentation; Chapter - 09: Now pivot! From exploration to execution; Chapter - 10: Now follow your passion!; Chapter - 11: What Now? Moments and life in uncharted territory; Chapter - 12: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisSara Tate is an advertising industry titan. Formerly CEO of TBWA London, she was voted Best Leader in Marketing by Women in Marketing Awards and won Campaign's Female Frontier Award. An accredited Executive Coach and Brand Consultant, she co-hosts The Rebuilders podcast and is based in London, UK.Anna Vogt is a highly awarded swimmer and advertising strategist. She is the Chief Strategy Officer at VMLY&R London and co-hosts the Rebuilders podcast. With a regular column in Campaign, she has featured in Huff Post, Management Today and Creative Bite. She is based in London, UK.Trade Review"The book is celebration of the bumps in the road as part of the journey. The Rebuilders gives an important and relatable insight into how to pick ourselves up after setbacks. An honest, enjoyable read!" * Bruce Daisley, bestselling author of The Joy of Work, and former Twitter VP *"This is a modern-day Stoic's handbook, and all the more necessary and welcome for it. It is a book for anyone who has noticed the deep truth of John Lennon's line that 'Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans'." * Rory Sutherland, Ted Talk sensation And Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, author of Alchemy, The Surprising Power Of Ideas That Don’t Make Sense *"A truly interesting and helpful combination of well-researched theory, vivid examples and down-to-earth practice. Written in a very accessible style, this book will help reassure you that, even in the darkest of times, you can get the brightest insights about yourself... and so do more than you ever imagined you could." * Rita Clifton, CBE *"At every turn I found myself thinking differently about certain situations at work, in life. It made my brain hurt in the best possible way. The perfect mixture of stats, science, stories, celebs and super-helpful tools to help us rebuild whatever mess we've got ourselves into." * Caroline Pay, CCO (Chief Creative Officer), Headspace *"Gone are the days of linear smooth career development and business growth. The Rebuilders teaches you to embrace change and step up to the occasion every time. This is a must-read for anyone keen to navigate and thrive in the uncertain world we live in." * Dr Sarah Wood, OBE, Digital Entrepreneur, Investor, and author of Stepping Up *"Throughout my life, I have instinctively used failure, setbacks, prejudice and bigotry as fuel to drive me forward. Finally, we have a body of work in this book that can help us lean into such headwinds consciously and objectively. The lessons laid out within this book are universally relevant and immediately applicable. Brava team. This is a book to read, re-read and then read again." * Jonathan Mildenhall, Co-founder and Chair TWENTYFIRSTCENTURYBRAND, former Airbnb Global CMO *"Loss and failure are inevitable on the road to success. The Rebuilders acts as a vital guide for anyone on that journey." * Clive Woodward, England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup Winning Head Coach *"What a clever and uplifting book, full of practical and informed advice on resilience and silver linings." * Dame Cilla Snowball *"Now, more than ever, leaders need resilience, and this is a thought-provoking approach to building it." * Mark Read, CEO, WPP *"The Rebuilders is a manual for survival in a chaotic world. How to define success? How to find certainty in uncertain times? And why ultimately adversity is a necessary ingredient in achieving any goal. Anna Vogt and Sara Tate explore human stories we can all learn from on our own quests to build the lives and careers we want." * Kathryn Parsons, MBE, Co-founder of Decoded *"It takes courage and empathy, especially during a pandemic, to invest energy and time in giving back by creating a book such as this. The same courage and empathy that propels contemporary leaders to build a more human, equal and sustainable world." * Cristiana Falcone, Strategic Adviser, Investor, Philanthropist *"The authors have captured the zeitgeist in this book, reimagining the role that setbacks can play in moving the world forwards. We live in transitionary times, when work and life no longer follow predictable linear paths. This is a guide to navigating the new world of both chutes and ladders, showing us to how to learn and benefit from both life's ups and downs. A must read for anyone who wants to confront the reality of modern life and learn to thrive rather than survive!" * James Fox, MD Head of Global Brand Strategy, Goldman Sachs *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Reframing your setback; Chapter - 01: When is a setback not a setback?; Chapter - 02: It’s all about now; Chapter - 03: Ignore the uncontrollable; Chapter - 04: Stop peeking into the past; Section - TWO: How to tackle comebacks; Chapter - 05: Whose fault is it anyway?; Chapter - 06: The glass is neither half-empty nor half-full; Chapter - 07: Don’t wait to know it all; Chapter - 08: The unfair reputation of taking it slowly; Chapter - 09: All paths lead through failure; Chapter - 10: Flexibility will fix it; Chapter - 11: In pace lies power; Chapter - 12: Finding certainty in uncertain times; Chapter - 13: Not all success is successful; Chapter - 14: Let’s all get uncomfortable together; Chapter - 15: Making your catastrophe your calling (card); Chapter - 16: Suffering alone isn’t as productive as suffering together; Section - THREE: Comebacks are for life; Chapter - 17: Rebuilds are a process, not a project; Chapter - 18: Rebuilding is the future; Chapter - 19: References

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Book SynopsisThis book shines the life-giving light of the gospel on the things that leave us feeling shame, directing our attention to the God who promises to forgive and restore usno matter what.

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Book SynopsisDiscover new ways to connect and love through the power of list making in this journal that fans of The 52 Lists Project and 52 Lists for Happiness will be sure to adore. Learn more about who you are, how you see your loved ones, and how you can thrive together by creating 52 lists, one for every week of the year in this beautiful, undated hardback journal meant for celebrating and cherishing the many relationships that make up a community. It includes plenty of space to write your lists and challenges to help you take action and transform your relationships. Meant to be filled out solo, the journal can also be a great tool to connect with loved ones by sharing and comparing lists. Like the other 52 Lists journals, this keepsake journal comes in a luxurious package full of vibrant photography, lovely illustrations, metallic foil, and a ribbon.Trade Review"Journaling can be a divisive topic. Give some people the blank page and they can pour out their innermost thoughts and dreams freely and easily. For others, beautifully bound journals collect dust, eventually joining the journal graveyard in the far reaches of the basement. Enter Moorea Seal’s new book, 52 Lists for Togetherness: Journaling Inspiration to Deepen Connections with Your Loved Ones, which is filled with beautiful prompts that offer endless thought-starters for meaningful writing that flows naturally."--Yoga JournalI was so excited to try out this journal because it gives prompts and makes it easy to record memories about different topics in this current stage of our life. Easy is GOOD...The pages are filled with a huge variety of different prompts and topics, some more lighthearted and some more serious...It’s a great gift idea (going to any weddings soon?) and I hope you enjoy it as much as we are."--A Beautiful Mess"Moorea’s new book... is made up of fun and revealing lists you can do alone or together. One prompt: “List the ways you have helped your loved ones through hard times.” And for Moorea, it’s about engaging IRL with the people you want to get to know better — hopefully fostering connection and healing in divisive times."--The Evergrey"Local boutique owner Moorea Seal’s latest keepsake journal follows her bestselling “The 52 Lists Project.” Writing prompts and fun, interactive activities encourage self-discovery and connection between loved ones."--The Seatttle Times"This writing journal--the third in Seal's "list" series--comes with journaling exercises and "inspiration" that emphaize the importance of building and nurturing bonds with your loved ones. It's all set among tasteful art, illustrations and photography that have become the signature of this Seattle design maven."--Seattle magazine"The word “list” often conjures the idea of something mundane, like a to-do list or grocery list. Multiple books by Moorea Seal, including The 52 Lists Project, 52 Lists for Happiness, and now 52 Lists for Togetherness, prove that lists can be used as a tool for growth and connection. This latest release helps people reconnect with loved ones — romantic partners, family members, friends both new and old — in creative and mindful ways, reminding us that no matter how well we know a person, it is always possible to deepen our relationship with him or her."--South Sound magazine

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Book SynopsisRecognising it's not always easy to say no, Nicole takes readers through real-life examples familiar to anyone who has found themselves saying yes when they really didn't want to, providing guidance on how to: Say no effectively and appropriately in any situation - Use techniques that come naturally to make saying no as stress-free as possible - Fend off unwanted invitations nicely but firmly - Set healthy boundaries with loved ones, family, friends, and colleagues - Tell yourself no when you need to - Let go of guilt, worry, and regrets and do what's right for you - Everyone needs healthy boundaries - let this charming book help you set them and make learning to say no much easier.Trade Review“Those of us in the people-pleasing club probably know by now that we are happier, healthier humans when we protect our energy and learn to say no . . . but many of us have no idea how to actually do that. This book is filled with superpractical and useful scripts to help us navigate those situations where we cringe at the thought of (ahh!) disappointing someone. I will be keeping this book permanently on my desk for daily guidance!” —Mari Andrew, New York Times–bestselling author of Am I There Yet? and My Inner Sky “People pleasers everywhere will delight in saying no after reading this dazzling debut. With heartfelt illustrations, empathy for the yes-sayers, and examples for all of life’s common conflicts, 100 Ways to Say No offers a stand-alone guide to compassionately (but firmly!) setting boundaries with others and yourself.” —Haley Weaver, creator of @HaleyDrewThis

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Book SynopsisThe concept of intimacy puts forth important challenges to contemporary cultural psychology. Intimacy refers to a felt experience of interiority that although is intuitively comprehensible, does not have rigorously defined limits. Intimacy can refer to a content, an object, a person, ownership, or even a part of one's own body.A potentially problematic issue for cultural psychology is that acknowledging intimacy seems to bound the Self to areas disjointed from the social sphere. In a globalized world, we witness a developmental process where social life becomes sectioned, where people are involved in an identity search by foregrounding certain social roles. With this backdrop in mind, people redefine and rebuild their intimacy spaces and the ways they roam from these to the public and collective realm.Exploring the current historical situation leads us to consider intimacy as culture in the making; certainly, in the way it manifests itself, but particularly in how we approach and understand it. The lived (experienced) dimension of intimacy becomes truly important, since it casts new light on what we mean by intimacy in different spheres of the self's life, as well as life with others.

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Book SynopsisThe concept of intimacy puts forth important challenges to contemporary cultural psychology. Intimacy refers to a felt experience of interiority that although is intuitively comprehensible, does not have rigorously defined limits. Intimacy can refer to a content, an object, a person, ownership, or even a part of one's own body.A potentially problematic issue for cultural psychology is that acknowledging intimacy seems to bound the Self to areas disjointed from the social sphere. In a globalized world, we witness a developmental process where social life becomes sectioned, where people are involved in an identity search by foregrounding certain social roles. With this backdrop in mind, people redefine and rebuild their intimacy spaces and the ways they roam from these to the public and collective realm.Exploring the current historical situation leads us to consider intimacy as culture in the making; certainly, in the way it manifests itself, but particularly in how we approach and understand it. The lived (experienced) dimension of intimacy becomes truly important, since it casts new light on what we mean by intimacy in different spheres of the self's life, as well as life with others.

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Book SynopsisKirsten Sevig grew up hearing about little gnomes in great Nordic folktales. When she realized that a “gnome” was also another word for a proverb, she brought the two together. The result is a charming collection of Scandinavian wisdom accented by whimsical illustrations. There are gnome women chopping wood (“chop your own wood and it will warm you twice”), men surreptitiously knitting (“two balls of yarn are better than one”), and gnome kids making snow angels, skiing, and more. In The Little Winter Book of Gnomes, Sevig invites readers into a cozy wonderland of her own prolific imagination. With recipes for holiday favorites like mulled cider and gingerbread, this book is the perfect gift to inspire readers to take joy in all of winter’s little happy-makers.

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Book SynopsisKirsten Sevig is mad about gnomes—both the legendary little creatures who sport pointed hats and a carefree style, and the less familiar iteration: the wise, pithy saying. Here, she brings the two together again, as she did with The Little Winter Book of Gnomes. Boat-y gnomes go a-sailing (“A fair wind at our back is best”) raspberry-speckled gnomes balance on ladders (“The best fruits hang highest”) young gnomes lounge under flowering branches (“From small seeds grow big trees”) and many more. Sevig’s watercolour illustrations celebrate the lengthening days and the pleasures of being outside. Her recipes for elderflower lemonade and ginger biscuits, instructions for simple bouquets and flower chains, and an infectious happy attitude make this the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates the little pleasures in life.Trade Review"Author Kirsten Sevig loves gnomes and creating watercolour illustrations. In this book she combines both passions. It's all good fun, with gnomes illustrated in sailboats and balanced on ladders. Also featured are recipes for elderflower lemonade and ginger biscuits, as well as instructions on how to make bouquets and flower chains. If ever you needed a manual on how to live in the spring, this would be it." -- Books we Love - The People's Friend

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Book SynopsisCombining inspiration, humor, and entomology, Instagram artist Ali Beckman (@SoFlyTaxidermy) is the internet's go-to gal for bug-related content that makes you a happier human. Beckman's witty comics, which use actual insects in everyday situations, illustrate the importance of pollinators as well as body positivity and mental health awareness. Using creatures that are donated, purchased, or found dead to create amusing cartoons, Bee a Good Human highlights the integral role of insects in our environment while also demonstrating we all have a part to play in this world. Beyond bugs, Beckman's art speaks to the value of self-love as she shares a narrative of growth and finding confidence within.Bee a Good Human features the best of Beckman's @SoFlyTaxidermy Instagram art. With 106 color illustrations, many of which have never appeared online, this gift of a book will make you consider the bigger picture—and laugh a little too.Trade ReviewWhether you're in the market for an unconventional yet highly entertaining read or a long-time follower of the author's uplifting Instagram, Bee A Good Human: A Pollinator's Guide to a Better Life is sure to make you crack a smile or two! -- Mimi Koehler * Nerd Daily *This charming little book is illustrated with photos of actual insects (deceased from natural causes) and full of witty humor. The perfect gift for the pollinator lover in your life or anyone who needs a fresh perspective on life. * Washington Gardener Magazine *This cute book breaks the macabre stereotypes of taxidermy to bring light and humor to your coffee table. Created by Ali Beckman, of @SoFlyTaxidermy Instagram fame, each page has posed taxidermied insect(s) and doodles accompanied by a funny or motivational line. This quick, entomological romp is designed to make you smile. . . . Beyond the content, the book itself is gorgeous: the binding pops in pollinator-yellow and the photo-paper pages feel glossy and luxe. It's a great eye-catcher for any bookshelf or coffee table. Bee a Good Human is adorable and witty and brought a smile to my face. And you can enjoy it guilt-free, because no insects were harmed in the making of the book- all the insects were found or sent to Beckman! Check it out to see what all the buzz is about! -- Elise Kulik * Nerdophiles *Ali uses creatures that are donated, purchased, or found dead to create amusing cartoons and highlight the key roles insects play in our environment. Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes — for example, a tiny midge pollinates chocolate while beetles can pollinate certain flowers — and Ali showcases them with her work and shares how they keep our ecosystem thriving. Her art also highlights the importance of loving yourself and finding confidence to say that, yes, you can do anything you put your mind to. That's a pretty cool thing. -- Joey Held * Good People, Cool Things Podcast *I'm someone who is fascinated but also very frightened of insects but this book gave me a good giggle. Going into this, I thought it was just a little picture book with images of bees but I was honestly happily mistaken. The first few pages such as the forward and the acknowledgments shed light on the sad truth about how we see bees and certain insects, showing that television and film truly demonize them, when in reality they do more for the planet than we do. This sweet book written by Ali Beckman is a different and creative way of showing that each page is dedicated to the little helpers around us it definitely gives you a different outlook on those little guys that were so demonized within the world. I never thought I'd catch myself smiling and finding bugs adorable but here I am! I give this book 4 1/2 stars and I most definitely recommend "Bee a Good Human" if you're looking for a smile. * Nerd Girl Official *Original, fun, thoughtful, and thought-provoking, Bee a Good Human: A Pollinators' Guide to a Better Life is highly recommended. -- Susan Bethany * Midwest Book Review *In her debut book, Beckman illustrates the importance of pollinators along with a healthy dose of body positivity and mental health awareness through her witty comics that feature actual insects in everyday situations. Through the cartoons, Beckman shares a narrative of self-growth and finding confidence within, all while making people laugh. The genius behind her work is that the insects many people fear reflect back our own insecurities and hopes, allowing us all to see our significance in the world. * Pretty Progressive *Like bees to a blossom, 180,000 followers have found @soflytaxidermy, the quirky-cute Instagram account of Indiana artist Ali Beckman. For each post, she poses dead insects like bees, flies or butterflies in meme-y settings with inspirational, witty (and occasionally potty-mouthed) captions. Her new book, Bee a Good Human, is a giftable collection of her work. * Midwest Living *Bee a Good Human just might be the entry for dis-believers to come to terms with the real power of the tiniest to be mightier than the so-called mighty. Insects are doing their best to save humans from self-destruction. Yes, read science-based essays in a swath of media; watch informative television shows; etc etcbut for the sheer joy of bringing everyone together as a caring community in all its manifestations, share a copy of Bee a Good Human. -- Rita Kohn * NUVO *What I particularly love about this book is what it has taught me. . . . Everyone wins when we're just a bit more conscious, and in fact, it really doesn't take that much effort, which is a relief since most of us are living pretty busy lives. Aside from that, this book is so clever. I immediately wanted to share it with my friends. For that reason, it's a great gift for all different occasions, especially for people who need a good laugh or those who care about the environment. I have to be honest. I am NOT a bug lover, but this little book did help shift my perspective on how much we need each other. Because of that, it's a great coffee table book as it's bound to start a conversation. Overall, Bee a Good Human: A Pollinator's Guide to a Better Life is a testament to the power of art, invention, and do-it-yourself power. -- Elisha Jachetti * YA Books Central *Table of ContentsForewordGalleryAuthor bio

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Book SynopsisSo often we find ourselves blocked in our lives, unhappy but at the same time anxious and fearful about making real and lasting change and uncertain what direction to take. In this book psychologist Dr Freddy Jackson Brown reveals that many of our difficulties are self-imposed. By following the principles of a breakthrough approach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, he shows that we can all live a happier, less fearful and more purposeful life. The book explains the key principles of ACT - accepting rather than avoiding difficult experiences, discovering how to defuse harmful thoughts (often through changes in the way we use language), focusing on the values that give your life meaning and committing to changes in behaviour. The ground-breaking aspect of this therapy is its recognition that lasting happiness can only be found when we identify the core values that are most profoundly important to us. The book begins by explaining that values give meaning and dignity to the difficult times we may face and provide a guiding star by which we can steer a path through life, ensuring that our choices are consistent with who we truly are.The book goes on to explain how we can determine our values and understand them, and then put our values into action in practical ways throughout every aspect of our life. Dr Jackson Brown shows us how to set long-term goals based on our values and shows how exploring the issues that seem to most distress us can provide clues as to what truly matters in our lives. Rich with case studies and practical exercises, this inspiring book will lead you to the life you truly wish to lead.

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Book SynopsisHeather Wynn is on a mission to transform the conversation about women and fitness. She knows you can't hate your body into true health. Instead, through the practices in this book, you'll learn to make sane and lasting health and physique changes and finally arrive at a place of peace and love - of which you've been worthy all along. Heather's insightful anecdotes from her personal journey as well as her professional work with clients, help us recognize the absurdity of the expectations for our bodies that we allow outside influences to determine for us, and the type of lifestyle we think we need to live in order to be healthy and fit. After reading this book you will feel empowered to step off the diet roller coaster for good, quiet the negative voices, and reclaim your life and health. The best part? Heather will give you the tools to do it! (From the Foreword by Molly Galbraith)

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Book SynopsisMindfulness is all the rage - and now it can sort out your wardrobe! Wouldn't it be wonderful if every day you could feel happy, calm and in control, simply by choosing the right colours to wear? What could be more fabulous than that? This book tells you how and reveals the secrets of how colours can make you radiate with happiness and well-being, and how you can achieve calm in a frantic world. This is the essential guide to mindful dressing, full of practical tips and advice to enhance all areas of your life through your wardrobe.

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Book SynopsisIf you sometimes feel as though the weight of the world is pressing down on you like a ten-tonne weight, or the constant stress, anxiety and fear has become too much to cope with and you've lost your sparkle, then Happiness: Make Your Soul Smile is set to lift you right back up. Imagine if you were in control of how you felt, and you were able to find your happiness no matter what was going on in your life? Well, the good news is you can! This book will put the power in your hands to find happiness every day, and smile all the way down to the tips of your soul. This book will help you see how happiness is not some pipe-dream that seems to be available to everyone else but you, but is actually yours for the taking! Through real-life accounts, practical exercises, and a huge dose of humour, Katie Oman shows you that you have the power to create your own happiness in every moment of every day.

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Book SynopsisClock versus Compass presents a unique list of easy to understand, bite-sized concepts, amalgamated from the fields of applied positive psychology, coaching and spirituality. Everyday concepts are presented with a view to explore positive balance and create peace and harmony in our lives. Too much passion can turn into obsession. Too much compassion can turn into gullibility. Too much grit into inflexibility. Too much optimism into blind faith. Perhaps the real secret to a happy life often lies in the fine balance of things. 'Find a quiet space, relax and enjoy the clever juxtapositions, insightful comparisons and piercing reflections that all come together in this collection of nuggets of perennial wisdom.' Mike George, author of Being Beyond Belief

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Book SynopsisRhyanna's nurturing yet empowering text encourages us to get out of our heads and more into our bodies and hearts in order to reconnect with both ourselves and others – to feel less judged, more accepted; less flawed, more worthy; less insecure, more confident; less scared, more loved. As the title suggests, the key message is that it’s only when we're willing to be brave, open our minds and hearts, get fit from the inside out, and both 'bare' it all (allowing ourselves to be vulnerable when appropriate) and 'bear' it all (accepting both the good and the bad with patience and grace) that we will be able to feel our most beautiful and live our best lives. Being brave doesn’t mean we have to jump out of planes or fight lions of course! It simply means being open enough to really get to know and love ourselves, stripped of all societal pressures and expectations. And when it comes to being beautiful, well, we’re all beautiful in our own ways, so it's just about accepting our own truth and embracing and believing in ourselves!

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Book SynopsisChange is going to come whether you are a hairdresser or the CEO of a huge international company, an IT consultant, a nurse, cafe owner or therapist and if you do not anticipate that change you will inevitably slip backwards.Just imagine if you had something that gave you the edge, that steered you in the right direction, filtering out erroneous information, leaving you to focus fully on exactly what you need to know.Future Visioning is a unique tool that will allow you to anticipate the way forward in your career or business, but also help you to thrive and enjoy the journey. It will help you navigate the best path to your future. Fusing clinical hypnosis, visualization and intuition work Future Visioning will help you tread your future work path.Using the 10 Future Visioning strategies in this book you will learn how to: Be guided by your intuitionTap into your creative geniusUse every part of your brainUnderstand your unique way of processing informationStretch timeBecome your own futuristFind your tribeUnderstand your purposeNetwork & connectAllow flexibility and flowEach chapter contains both scientific and personal case studies alongside exercises for you to work through so that you can be the master of your future.

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Book SynopsisWe live in uncertain, even dangerous times. If we were ships, we’d be traveling in rough waters and dense fog. Without a navigation system, we’d soon be sunk - literally. We need to know where and how to navigate to keep ourselves safe as we pursue our individual life journeys. Wisdom for Living is an invaluable resource and guide for strengthening, developing, and accessing your own inherent wisdom nature. Each of us comes hard-wired with the equipment needed to navigate the rough waters of life. This equipment is our intuition or gut feelings, available to all. Yet like the GPS in a car or phone, we need to learn to access, use, and trust it. These short essays suggest how you can find wisdom in a variety of people, places, and things. You are encouraged to keep a wisdom journal (WJ) in which you respond to a motivating question at the end of each essay. In this way, you will create a personal handbook for guiding your life while using your inner guidance to deal with challenges.

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Book SynopsisThe Joy of Caring explores how we can make our relationships a genuine flow from me to you and between us, releasing masks, guilt and defensive attitudes that separate and exhaust us. It proposes practices that enable us to develop as creative, autonomous and emotionally mature people. To strengthen us and help us live in a more constructive and sociable way. To stop crushing ourselves and let go of the inner dialogue which is desperate and useless. With her concise and pleasant style, Miriam Subirana looks at the wisdom of caring, ranging from the wise masters of antiquity to our times. Splashing the text with didactic examples, The Joy of Caring accompanies us in all kinds of care: mind, body, heart and spirit; emphasizing the importance of compassion and a contemplative attitude, so that we can enjoy the potential we harbor.

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Book SynopsisIn Slave and Sage William Ferraiolo distills and reanimates the original spirit of Epictetus’ Enchiridion for a 21st century audience, and shows how the lessons Epictetus offered are more relevant than ever to modern life. Much like the original stoics, Ferraiolo's work prides itself on a combination of erudition and accessibility, to teach and counsel every reader. "This little gem of philosophical insight will help you dig down into the best wisdom of the ancient Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, and see how it can apply powerfully in our lives today. Highly recommended." Tom Morris, author of The Stoic Art of Living

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Book SynopsisLeaving the City is a visionary book about health and happiness in the ‘other’ America - the places outside of the intense urban centers like NYC and LA. The urban world is known for its harried pace, mutual alienation and distance from the rhythms of nature and of human nature. He focuses not merely on contagion, pollutants, violence and innumerable other sources - both natural and human - of illness, disability and premature death that one finds in urban America, but also addresses the inherent unhappiness and threats to mental health that life in the urban world typically brings.

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Book SynopsisGeoff Thompson was sexually abused at the tender age of 11 by a trusted and beloved teacher. By the time he was 30 years old he was unconsciously displacing his rage into violence, sexual self-harm and long bouts of debilitating depression. After failing to find a solution to his burgeoning mania in all the conventional places, he set off on a Campbellian quest to find the answers for himself: about abuse, about the aftermath of abuse, about the true meaning of forgiveness, its metaphysical power, and how it is possible to heal, no matter how deep or how old the wound. The author assures us that "there is treasure in the ruins", "there can be profit in sorrow and in suffering", and, with a few tried and tested, honest techniques and a heavy supply of courage, victims can reclaim their lives, they can win love and they can find healing and inspiration, post-abuse. In this deeply empirical study, Thompson reveals the true definition and the awesome power of forgiveness, clearly defining the difference between forgiving someone and letting them off. He demonstrates the power and freedom of "giving it over"; the revealed health benefits of releasing anger, dissonance and resentment; the hidden power of reciprocity; avoiding the hate trap; the healing power of love and compassion; the liberating practice of personal repentance; and discovering "the world to come" - the exhilarating expansion we experience when ignorance is dissolved with qualified knowledge. "I told my story very late", Thompson tells us, "and suffered needlessly as a consequence; I'm hoping that 99 Reasons to Forgive will encourage others to share their story sooner, be inspired by my living example of powerful healing, and embrace their walking wounds as beauty scars, the rich tapestry of personal survival".

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Book SynopsisAnd She Lived Happily Ever After is an inspirational and motivational book for women, reminding them that they are in charge of their happy-ever-afterness and that they don’t have to adhere to societal rules and regulations if they don’t wish to. Inside these pages, Deborah Durbin covers more than thirty life tips and reminders, including building your own world profile, why it’s important to wait 24 hours before reacting, why it’s so important to surround yourself with radiators and not drains, and many more life lessons Durbin has learned over the years. These lessons are short and to the point and written in a style whereby the reader can dip in and out for a life lesson when it suits them.

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Book SynopsisThe author of Diagnosing Jefferson introduces twelve more high-achieving role models - including Einstein, Mozart, and Darwin - who have made significant contributions to our world. All exhibited traits common to people with Asperger’s Syndrome. Today’s young people and adults with AS can also make a difference if they are given support, opportunities, and the freedom to explore their abilities. Many accomplished people have been loners, self-taught, obsessed by an idea, and known for their lack of social skills. How many of them would be diagnosed with Asperger’s today? Norm Ledgin makes convincing arguments for an Asperger’s role in each of their extraordinary lives.

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch ist ein Reiseführer in Ihre Zukunft und zu Ihnen selbst!Wir alle erleben Wendepunkte. Sie sind zeitlos, weil sie zum Leben gehören. Sie sind Weichen, die über unsere Zukunft entscheiden, beruflich und privat. Welche Rolle spielt unser Innenleben am Wendepunkt? Woher kommen Schuld- und Angstgefühle? Welche Rolle spielen soziale Normen, Bauchgefühl, inneres Team und Glaubenssätze? Was lernen wir aus typischen Wendepunkten wie Familiengründung, Ruhestand, Schulabschluss oder privater Trennung? Wie helfen uns Krankheitssymptome glücklicher zu werden? Wie gewinnen wir eine positive Lebenseinstellung? Treffen Sie Ihre Wahl sowohl mit sachlichem Abstand als auch mit emotionaler Tiefe. Befreien Sie sich von unnötigem Ballast auf Ihrem Weg! Hinterfragen Sie Beweggründe und Ziele und finden Sie Ihr individuelles Lösungsmuster. Sie können mehr beeinflussen als Sie glauben!Dieser Ratgeber liefert alle erforderlichen Informationen für Ihre Wendepunkte, sortiert Ihr emotionales Gepäck und gibt unterhaltsam Empfehlungen für die optimale Reiseroute. In vielen Stories und humorvollen Beispielen aus dem Leben der Autorin und ihrer Coaching-Praxis werden Sie sich wiederfinden. Als Proviant für den Weg erhalten Sie Ihr Trainings-Camp mit Praxisübungen sowie den Schnelldurchlauf aller Kapitel in handlichen Reisenotizen. Table of ContentsTeil I: Wegrecherchen.- Teil II: Bereit für die Praxis.

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