Popular psychology Books

Book SynopsisThis new kind of Chicken Soup for the Soul book for preteens is filled with inspiration and advice for growing up and being your best. True stories will inspire you to “think positive” and be the happiest, best version of yourself.These true stories are organized into chapters that will inspire you to: Just Be You – because being yourself is always the right decision Make True Friends – the ones who truly make you happy Do the Right Thing – we know you’ll feel good if you do Go Ahead and Try It – this is the time to explore new sports and activities Face Your Challenges – you’ll see you’re not alone when you do Count Your Blessings – gratitude really is the key to happiness Treasure Your Family – even if they drive you crazy, they’re the best Look Past the Obvious – you’ll gain a new perspective on friends and family Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

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Book SynopsisBuddhist-inspired advice for working through romantic breakups and other painful emotional periods—by the best-selling author of The Buddha Walks into a Bar...Buddhism has a lot to say about suffering—and there are likely few times we suffer more intensely than when we break up with a romantic partner. It feels like you may never recover sometimes. But Lodro Rinzler has wonderfully good news for those suffering heartbreak: the 2,500-year-old teachings of the Buddha are the ultimate antidote for emotional pain. And you don''t need to be a Buddhist for them to apply to you. In this short and compact first-aid kit for a broken heart, he walks you through the cause and cure of suffering, with much practical advice for self-care as you work to survive a breakup. The wisdom he presents applies to any kind of emotional suffering. It''s a great, practical offering of consolation for someone you know who''s going through a tough time, and for yourself when you''re looking for the light at the end of the tunnel in your own situation.

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Book SynopsisA guide for anyone who wants to live conscientiously and make a positive impact. Western society makes it challenging for those of us who desire a just world—one of shared prosperity—to live a life that is consistent with our values. Handbook for an Integrated Life provides both philosophical principles and practical steps that you can use to bring your actions in line with your goal of creating a world that works for everyone. Sharon Schneider, a philanthropy consultant to some of the world’s wealthiest families, distills her expertise into pragmatic guidance for all of us—even those on a budget. She lays out seven foundational principles on which you can base your everyday decisions, helping you: • Identify the cultural norms that lead you away from your goals • Differentiate between giving back and simply giving • Avoid settling for slacktivism • Resist the allure of convenience • Gain the courage to challenge your beliefs or assumptions • Understand the benefits of purposeful consumption • Recognize your power to effect change Schneider supplements this guidance with useful steps and real-world applications to help you employ the principles in multiple areas of your life, including in food choices, clothing choices, finances, the workplace, relationships, and more. You will come away feeling, at last, equipped and empowered to follow your internal compass.

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Book SynopsisListen up y’all. Bernie Mac is back, and this here is his page-a-day prescription for a better life and career. You wanna be successful, don’t ya? All you gotta do is read one page a day. So come on, let’s start your edumacation right now.Are y’all ready to get yourself together? It’s time for you to start livin’ your best life, and all you gotta do is read one got-d*mn page a day. You think you can handle that? Sure you can. You can do anything you wanna do, but you never gonna hit a home run if you ain’t steppin’ up to the plate. You got yourself a dream? You got a vision? There ain’t no sugarcoatin’ it. The only one who’s gonna make it happen is you, but this book is gonna help. It’s alright—we all need a little help once in a while. I Don’t Care if You Like Me, I Like Me is 365 days of Bernie Mac tellin’ it like it T-I-Iz. You gonna be gettin’ some of his best advice, his personal stories showin’ y’all that what he’s tellin’ you works, and some commentary from Rhonda ’cuz that woman knows what's up. We’re talkin’ about bein’ your best self, gettin’ better in your relationships, findin’ your place in the world, and openin’ up that door to plentitude. So, the choice is yours. Are you ready to be the best sumb*tch you can be? You wanna be happy and successful? You got somethin’ more important goings on right now? Quit procrasternatin’ and do it. “Bernie Mac had a way of telling it straight that made you listen and made you think. He was genuine, always positive, and truly cared if you were okay. I Don’t Care if You Like Me, I Like Me is an undeniably funny and poignant strategy for reaching your fullest potential one day at a time.” —Courtney B. Vance, Multi-Award-Winning Actor of Stage and Screen “I’ve never seen anything like I Don’t Care if You Like Me, I Like Me. This book is self-help, Chicago-style. It’s the perfect combination of comedy and truth, just like you’d expect from Bernie Mac.” —Sherri Shepherd, Award-Winning Actress, Comedian, and Talk Show Host “I Don’t Care if You Like Me, I Like Me is some straight-talking truth from the no-holds-barred Bernie Mac. His self-help approach makes you want to do exactly that—help yourself! His raw honesty will make you laugh, cry and possibly rethink your entire life.” —Kym Whitley, American comedian and actress

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Book SynopsisDo you struggle to set boundaries with others in your life? Has your past conditioned you to expect pushback when setting boundaries, or caused you to give up on trying to set boundaries altogether? The prospect of setting boundaries can be scary and intimidating, and can put you in a very vulnerable place where your mental health and well-being may even be at risk. There is a science to creating boundaries-one that will empower you, deepen your connection with others, and improve your self-esteem. Setting Boundaries That Stick offers a scientific, neurobiological approach to boundary work. This unique guide will teach you to set healthy boundaries from the inside-out by cultivating an "integrated brain," which allows you to respond to others with intention, rather than simply reacting based on instinct. Also included are exercises and activities to help you understand and create both physical and psychological boundaries, thereby building a solid, holistic framework for a more authentic sense of connection with others. It's time to set boundaries in a way that empowers you to protect yourself, while also improving your relationships. By working from the inside out, this book will help you set healthy boundaries that actually stick

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Book SynopsisThe second book in Sandy Gallagher''s How I Magically Unstuck My Life In Thirty Crazy Days series finds Chloe excited to continue her journey of personal and professional growth with the final six lessons of the Unstuck experience. After receiving Sarah''s invite to a luxurious vineyard getaway in California''s lush Napa Valley, Chloe spends a week of discussion and relaxation with a hand-selected group of young visionaries like herself and discovers far more than she bargained for, as Sarah helps her recognize her true potential. It’s a life-changing experience for Chloe''s future, Sarah, and even the world.Gallagher, inspired by Bob Proctor, has written How I Magically Unstuck My Life In Thirty Crazy Days to introduce twelve powerful, important lessons to a stuck generation. In her concise, easy-to-read story that expands to a three-book series and journal, Gallagher teaches readers the practical secrets about getting unstuck and how these techniques deliver a life of fulfillment and success.This soon to be classic parable of a young woman looking for an inspirational voice to help her out of stuckness is more relevant and useful than ever and destined to be a favorite of readers everywhere.

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Book SynopsisIn a world where finding even ten minutes to 'do nothing' can be difficult, the benefits of meditation can be profound. Meditation is simply a way of giving our brains a well-deserved break and can actually help our brains to function healthily and happily. This beautifully illustrated guide is an inspiring and practical book which shows you how to meditate without the need for uncomfortable lotus positions or prayer beads! With his typical gentle and insightful humour, Matthew's guide to meditation will enable to you to feel more present, more youthful, have more energy and greater concentration, improve your mood and sleep more soundly.

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Book Synopsis"Congratulations on the purchase of this exclusive product, tailor-made just for you. It will provide you with years of continuous service."The brain is one of nature's most miraculous but misunderstood creations. In this fascinating user-friendly guide, you will discover all you need to know about what is ceaselessly happening inside your head - from the 38 million billion calculations the brain makes per second, to the complex distribution of memory (there is no central storeroom for information) and why love is an entirely neuronal experience.With wit and style, Marco Magrini cuts through the noise of cerebral misinformation to tell the real story of who you are and, crucially, what you are capable of achieving. N.B. Product comes with a 10-year warranty. T&Cs apply"A fantastically original and clever way to popularise neuroscience." - Professor Gilberto Corbellini, Philosophy of Science, La Sapienza University, Rome"In these pages, Magrini describes beautifully, and often very humorously, the extraordinary harvest of new neuroscientific discoveries shedding light on the most complex and astonishing thing in the universe itself." - Tomaso Poggio, MIT McGovern Institute

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Book SynopsisIn the follow-up to the international bestseller You Are Not So Smart, McRaney helps us to overcome our quirks and think more effectively. Informed by the latest studies in psychology, You Can Beat Your Brain is a pocket-sized primer packed with wry humour and astonishing facts. You’ll discover why tall people earn more money, why a rickety bridge is a good place for a first date, and how to avoid irrational beliefs and self-delusion.Trade Review"Utterly absorbing and entertaining… McRaney’s follow-up to his best-selling You Are Not So Smart is just as provocative and punctures self-delusion with equal force." * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisA fascinating multi-disciplinary analysis of why curiosity makes the world go round.'A lovely, erudite exploration of what it is that makes us human' - Independent on Sunday'I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious' Albert Einstein. Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning and discovering as they grow older. Which side of the 'curiosity divide' are you on? In Curious Ian Leslie makes a passionate case for the cultivation of our desire to know. Curious people tend to be smarter, more creative and more successful. But at the very moment when the rewards of curiosity have never been higher, it is misunderstood and undervalued, and increasingly practised only by a cognitive elite. Drawing on fascinating research from psychology, sociology and business, Curious looks at what feeds curiosity and what starves it, and uncovers surprising answers. Curiosity isn't a quality you can rely on to last a lifetime, but a mental muscle that atrophies without regular exercise. It's not a gift, but a habit that parents, schools, workplaces and individuals need to nurture if it is to thrive. Filled with inspiring stories, case studies and practical advice, Curious will change the way you think about your own mental life, and that of those around you.Trade Review'A lovely, erudite exploration of what it is that makes us human' Independent on Sunday. * Independent on Sunday *'An inspiring read that gives lie to the old saying that ignorance is bliss' Good Book Guide. * Good Book Guide *'Leslie [...] writes convincingly [...] about the human need and desire to learn deeply and develop expertise' Wall Street Journal. * Wall Street Journal *'Timely and readable' Guardian. * Guardian *'Stuffed with facts, ideas, questions, quotes, musings, findings, puzzles, mysteries, and stories, this is a book - as Montaigne said of travel - with which to 'rub and polish'one's brain. It's the most delightful thing I've read about the mind in quite some time' New York Times. * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisIn the twenty-first century we are confronted with a rapidly changing world full of social, economic and environmental uncertainties. We are all inherently connected to this changing world and in order to create the best possible conditions for life to thrive, we must each develop an inner capacity to respond and adapt to life in new, creative and innovative ways.The author of this visionary book argues that the path to a happy, healthy and peaceful world begins with the individual. By learning to recognise our cognitive habits of interrupting and defining life through our fixed ideas, labels and judgements, we can begin to develop a dynamic way of seeing that enables us to perceive and respond to life with greater attentiveness.First Steps to Seeing reveals a practical set of stepping stones that guide the reader into this dynamic way of seeing and relating. Using personal stories, practical exercises and real-world case studies in development, education and business, the author takes the reader on a journey to explore how to give our full attention to life, and how to enliven the world that we each co-create. An inspiring guide for all those working for social change in youth work, business, education or research, or simply seeking fresh paths in life.Trade Review'I love Emma's book and the expression she gives to 'work as the gift' - this resonates deeply with me. How we value ourselves, whether we choose to view our work as a gift and whether we self-determine our own happiness - that is our gift, should we choose to see it. Emma's wonderful book opens us up to a whole new way of seeing.'--Polly Higgins, International Ecocide law advocate'Emma Kidd is a practical visionary and her book, ‘First Steps to Seeing’ is a most useful companion on our journey of transformation. Read this book – you will be delighted.' --Satish Kumar, Editor-in-Chief, Resurgence & Ecologist magazine 'By offering many practical exercises and personal experiences, Emma helps us to discover the missed dimension of cognition in perception, opening up a new window on the world. First Steps to Seeing is a deeply insightful guide for anyone wishing to fully experience a more meaningful life, and engage more authentically with people, our organisations and the environment.'--Simon Robinson, co-author of Holonomics: Business Where People and Planet Matter'First Steps to Seeing offers suggestions for seeing differently, both in its accessible and interesting text and also by means of simple butpowerful experiments and observations, which include separating emotion from perception, andpractising ‘lived experience’ and ‘exact sensorial imagination’.'-- Pat Williams, Human Givens Magazine

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Book Synopsis"Reassuring, validating and deeply inspiring" - Suzy Reading, bestselling author of The Self-Care Revolution"Compassionate wisdom in an easy to use format to help you build back and grow after trauma" - Dr Emma Hepburn, clinical psychologist, author of A Toolkit For Your Emotions"Reading this book will heal what happened to you" - Dr Martha Deiros Collado, clinical psychologistFREE YOURSELF FROM PAIN, UNDERSTAND YOUR TRAUMA AND FIND INNER PEACE IN THIS LIFE-CHANGING GUIDE, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE IMPOSTER CURESo many of us experience trauma throughout our lives. Left unaddressed, it can have a long-term impact on our physical, mental and emotional health, restricting our personal growth and leaving us feeling empty and unwell.In this book, Dr Jessamy Hibberd unriddles the effects of trauma. Using a combination of psychology, neuroscience and her own experiences as a chartered psychologist treating people with trauma, Dr Hibberd unpacks a tough subject and opens up the space for self-healing. This book centres on the concept of 'post-traumatic growth', a term used to describe the remarkable way that painful experiences can lead to a valuable reassessment of life and a newfound discovery of meaning.Through her revolutionary, seven-step programme, readers will learn how to process past events and move forward with a deeper level of self-awareness, a greater sense of purpose, and a renewed self-acceptance. Grounded in research and brought to life with real stories, How to Overcome Trauma and Find Yourself Again will give you the tools to move beyond the hurt and lead a more fulfilling, joyful life.Trade ReviewMany books on trauma are a harrowing read, but Jessamy compassionately strikes the right balance here - while it is gritty and real, this book is reassuring, validating and deeply inspiring. There is a beautiful humanity to the stories in this book and Jessamy's approach makes a complex subject both relatable and easy to understand. I love the seven steps, skilfully and gently guiding the reader beyond healing to becoming yourself. An empowering and uplifting read. -- Suzy Reading, author of THE SELF-CARE REVOLUTIONThis book is an essential read if you have been affected by traumatic, challenging or life-changing events. Dr Jessamy's style is clear, warm and practical. She details seven important steps balancing psychology and neuroscience alongside truly inspiring accounts of people who have experienced trauma and moved forward with self awareness and purpose, I'm sure this book will help lots of people.. I will be recommending it widely. -- Dr Anne Lane, clinical psychologist and author of NURTURE YOUR CHILD'S EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEJessamy has a really warm and clear style that breaks down the complexity of trauma and offers actionable strategies you can work on. Reading this book will heal what happened to you. -- Dr Martha Deiros Collado, clinical psychologistCompassionate wisdom in an easy to use format to help you build back and grow after trauma. -- Dr Emma Hepburn, clinical psychologist, author of A TOOLKIT FOR YOUR EMOTIONSDr Jessamy tackles a topic on everyone's lips right now - trauma. With truly relatable 'shared stories', Dr Jessamy explains and explores her clear, 7-step process for overcoming life's most challenging events. These first-person narratives demonstrate how complex all of our lives are, and how trauma does not occur in isolation, yet this books gives us an invaluable and actionable roadmap to heal - based on robust research findings and best-practice principles. I will certainly recommend this book to my own clients for a long time to come. -- Dr Meg Arroll, clinical psychologist and author of TINY TRAUMASCompassionate and knowledgable, Dr Jessamy guides you through the dark times not only to a place of healing but one of growth too. -- Dr Sophie Mort, clinical psychologist and author of A MANUAL FOR BEING HUMAN

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Book Synopsis* As heard on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett *'A brilliant detective story about the sources of human creativity. I loved it' - Malcolm Gladwell'Important, entertaining, practical, and timely' - Arianna HuffingtonAnatomy of a Breakthrough is a groundbreaking guide to optimising your life, overcoming obstacles, and reaching your full potential. All of us go through episodes of simply being stuck, whether we're trapped in a thankless job, wrestling writer's block, muddling through a midlife crisis, or fixing a fraying friendship. The resulting malaise is often chronic, dangerous to our mental health, and with severe consequences to our success and development. What if there was a proven plan to get unstuck and break through?Anatomy of a Breakthrough is the remedy for overcoming the impediments holding us back. Professor of Marketing, and New York Times-bestselling author, Adam Alter offers a brilliant new framework for not only getting unstuck but also going on to flourish. Critically, he introduces us to the Friction Audit - a test to work out where our sticking points lie between our Head, Heart and Habits - and then he takes us on a roadmap to break through.Artfully weaving together scientific studies, anecdotes, and interviews, and illustrated with stories of the great 'unstickers' amongst us, Anatomy of a Breakthrough will inspire anyone to boldly break away from the things holding them back, and to realise their goals.Trade ReviewAnatomy of a Breakthrough tackles the internal factors that keep you mired in the mud. Alter demystifies the experience of being stuck [and] provides a primer on changing ingrained habits ... A wonderful primer. * New York Times Review of Books *A brilliant detective story about the sources of human creativity. I loved it. * Malcolm Gladwell *Anatomy of a Breakthrough is important, entertaining, practical, and timely. Alter reveals how to turn sticking points into breakthroughs in pursuits as diverse as entrepreneurship, art, music, writing, athletics, friendship, and personal relationships. * Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global *Whether in a career, a creative project, or a relationship, everyone will get mired in a rut at one point or another. Anatomy of a Breakthrough brings the often-private struggle to get "unstuck" into the light, and provides a handbook for moving on from your personal plateau. Adam Alter is simply one of the best science communicators at work. * David Epstein, New York Times-bestselling author of Range *Rooted in science and enlivened by stories, Anatomy of a Breakthrough offers insight after insight and the rallying cry of 'action above all' as an antidote to enemy Number One: inertia. * Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., author of Grit *Adam Alter marries research-based solutions with genuine insight. This book is an invaluable guide to turning hurdles into breakthroughs. * Scott Galloway, NYU Stern professor of marketing and author of Adrift *A deeply researched and compelling guide to breaking through the inevitable obstacles on the path to meaningful accomplishment. * Cal Newport, New York Times-bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work *A valuable launching pad for anyone looking to take a new step in their life. Alter offers practical advice on how to break free of inertia and blaze a new path. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisThe world's best negotiators have moved beyond the conventional wisdom by utilising cutting-edge studies and real-world results. It's time you did too. For over twenty years, David Sally has been teaching the art of negotiation at leading business schools and to executives at top companies. Now, using insights from social psychology and game theory, he delivers the proven, clear, actionable advice you need to stay one step ahead. By studying great examples, from Machiavelli to Wall Street, Xi Jinping and Barack Obama, he explores how the game’s masters navigate the field strategically, craftily, even emotionally. The best know every negotiation is different and that your tactics are, in part, determined by your opponent. One Step Ahead will make sure that you have what it takes to come out on top, no matter who you are facing across the table.Trade Review‘Entertaining and conversational, [One Step Ahead] is an important tool for getting to yes, as well as understanding exactly what will prompt an opponent to say it.’ -- Publishers Weekly‘[A]ppealing, well-written ... a deep, thoughtful master class on the 'negotiation game.' * Kirkus *'A beautifully written book which is wise, funny, scientific, and practical.' -- Colin F. Camerer, Professor of Behavioral Economics at Caltech'I might write, ‘Words matter.’ But David Sally writes, ‘Words present facts, question assumptions, express emotions, issue orders, declare war, elevate cardinals to Pope, sentence offenders to prison, create contracts and promises, and so on.’ That’s why his books are so much more fun to read than mine. This is the wisest, most readable book on negotiation I’ve seen. Destined to become a classic.' -- Robert H. Frank, author of Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work'From defusing ultimatums to the art of persuasion, Dave Sally delivers master lessons on negotiation. This book offers brilliant, practical, and engaging advice gleaned from business titans, world leaders, and scholars.' -- Maurice Schweitzer, Professor at the Wharton School and coauthor of Friend & Foe

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Book SynopsisMore and more we rely on digital connection to fulfil our needs. Skype and FaceTime have taken place of meetings; digital devices are used to entertain children instead of playing with them; non-urgent emails and texts are read and responded to whilst in the company of others, lessening personal connections. Through 100 simple tips, including self-help assessments, step-by-step programmes and rebalancing techniques, this essential guide shows you how technology can still play a useful and rewarding role in your life, but not at the expense of personal relationships and mental health. Table of ContentsIntroduction • Live • Work • Play • Disconnect • Reconnect • Rewind • Reset • Retreat.

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Book SynopsisAS HEARD ON THE CHRIS EVANS SHOW A fascinating and revelatory look at how we can unlock the true potential of our five senses and use them to vastly improve every single part of our lives. How can colour prime you for creative thinking? What kind of music helps you run faster? Which scents can help you fall asleep? Our senses have a powerful effect on how we think, feel and behave; yet we don't use them to their full potential. For over a decade, multi-sensory marketing expert Russell Jones has been using the science of the senses to design products, brands and retail environments that tantalise our senses in revolutionary ways. In this incredible new book, Jones takes research from the worlds of neuroscience, experimental and behavioural psychology and beyond, and shows you how to live more multi-sensorially; paying attention to the sounds, scents, colours, objects, shapes and textures that constantly surround you, to profoundly impact and improve every aspect of your life. Whether it's helping you feel energised in the morning, get the most from your work-out, be efficient at the office, avoid getting caught in the traps of savvy retailers or creating the perfect sensory background to enjoy your food with. And, finally, he helps you have the most restful evening and night's sleep you possibly can. Sense is a fascinating and revelatory look at how you can use your senses in a way you never have before. Table of Contents0

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Book SynopsisOvercome your fears, phobias and anxieties with this simple, innovative and effective 7-step method.If you’ve struggled to deal with an overwhelming fear, phobia or anxiety – one that may have prevented you from living your life to the full and taken a toll on your mental health – then this is the book for you.Written by Christopher Paul Jones, a leading specialist on phobias, Face Your Fears: 7 Steps to Conquering Phobias & Anxiety is a practical guide to taking control of your mental wellbeing and treating common phobias, including fears of flying, spiders, public speaking and heights, as well as claustrophobia, agoraphobia and anxiety.Christopher’s innovative Integrated Change System, the culmination of more than 20 years of research, offers a series of easy-to-follow, guided exercises that will allow you to uncover the source of your fears and work towards overcoming them. With this proven approach backed by a mix of cutting-edge methods, removing a phobia can be quicker and easier than you think.Trade ReviewI found [Christopher] to genuinely care, and work incredibly hard to ensure that his clients get the very most from every session and that they are freed from whatever phobias, emotional baggage, career blocks etc. they arrive with. I would, and have recommended him to friends. -- Naomie Harris OBEFrom fear of public speaking to anxieties around work, Jones has helped hundreds of people get their lives back. * GQ *I met the whole journey with a state of calm. I wouldn’t have been able to manage a one-hour flight three months ago. I couldn’t recommend reaching out to Christopher for help more. -- Emmy Griffiths * Hello! *

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Book Synopsis_____________________________This book is your pocket therapistFive Minute Therapy makes being the best version of yourself quick and easy. Who am I? What does that dreaded phrase 'Just be yourself' even mean? What does it mean to be 'authentic'? These big questions can feel overwhelming; in Five-Minute Therapy, psychotherapist Sarah Crosby will help you to find the answers with psychological explorations, exercises and guidance to apply to your own life, one step at a time. Including chapters on attachment, boundaries, self talk, triggers, reparenting and more, this book will help you to find long-lasting happiness, confidence and calm in yourself and your relationships.From psychotherapist Sarah Crosby, aka Instagram sensation @themindgeek

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Book SynopsisPowerful advice on personal development from an underdog turned success story. Do you believe that the world's leading lights are gifted from birth or even just plain lucky? In this groundbreaking guide, Geoff Thompson demonstrates that anyone with average ability and a strong desire can succeed in any chosen field.

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Book SynopsisWhat Would Freud Do? uses the key ideas of more than 80 psychological thinkers, past and present, to shine new light onto today's everyday problems. Ever wondered what a great therapist like Freud or Jung would have to say about your horrible boss, your phone-checking addiction or an occasional wish to cheat on your partner? Ever wished someone would explain why you sometimes act like an idiot just when you want to look good, or generally keep doing things you don't really want to do?From Erich Fromm on how to find Mr/Mrs Right, to Jaak Panksepp on road rage and Magda Arnold on how to deal with 'banter', these theorists have intriuging suggestions for ways to see and do things differently. Divided into five sections, including 'What am I like?', and 'Why am I acting like this?', other questions include:-'My family's a nightmare -- shall I cut them off?'-'Is my partner lying to me?'-'Why do I keep buying the same brand all the time?'-'How can I stop people unfriending me on social media?'-'Why do I lie when she says "Does my bum look big in this?"'With Sarah Tomley's enlightening commentary throughout, this book provides the answers to the most deep and meaningful (or, indeed, shallow and meaningless) questions that you have ever pondered. A pocket guide to facing the hurdles and obstacles of life, with the advice of all the greatest psychologists at your fingertips.

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Book Synopsis'And the time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom' Anaïs NinElizabeth Lesser shows how it is possible to deal with fearful change or a painful loss and be reborn, like the Phoenix, to a more vibrant and enlightened self. In Broken Open she shares penetrating tales from her own life, the lives of those she has taught and counselled and the lives of friends and family, tales that explore the big challenges of death, illness and divorce, as well as the daily roller coaster rides of relationships, parenting and work. Woven into these stories are quotations from great poets and philosophers. And following them is a toolbox of valuable aids, including meditation, psychological enquiry and spiritual practice. The result is a book that runs the gamut of the human experience, and in a style that is genuine, funny, often heartbreaking, but always inspiring, she shows us how we, too, can allow the pain of adversity to break us open instead of breaking us down, making us bitter or closing our hearts.Trade ReviewNever again will a painful experience wipe me out. This book shows how you can transform any difficult transition into a time of great strength and awakening. * Jane Fonda *Elizabeth Lesser bravely and beautifully explores one of the most compelling questions of life: how do we emerge from suffereing and challenge with real, encompassing wisdom and love -- Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness

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Book SynopsisWould you like better relationships, a deeper understanding of the people around you, and a simple yet powerful way to help them achieve their life goals? Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds can offer all this and more. This book will teach you a new way to communicate which gets to the heart of things! By asking Clean Language questions to explore the metaphors which underpin a person's thinking, you can help people to change their lives in a way that intrinsically respects diversity and supports empowerment. Both you and they will gain profound new insights into what makes them tick. Devised by David Grove, this elegant and powerful questioning technique is simple to learn and opens a door to a new way of thinking about how people's minds actually work by using metaphor. If you want to truly understand people, to motivate them, or to help them to change, you'll find it much easier when you use Clean Language to ask the questions that really matter. The approach was originally used to help clients to resolve deep trauma. It is now being used to get to the truth and to cut through complex problems by some of the sharpest and most innovative people in the world, such as business people, coaches, educators, health professionals and many others. In this book, two of the world's top specialists in Clean Language bring this fascinating new approach within reach. Expect to change the way you think about the way we think! Essential reading for coaches, healthcare professionals, parents, business people, teachers, therapists and anyone who wants to improve his or her communication skills.

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Book SynopsisFull of insights and very practical, this important book by the Dalai Lama shows that self-knowledge is the key to personal development and creating positive relationshipsHow to See Yourself As You Really Are is based on a fundamental Buddhist belief that love and insight work together to bring about enlightenment, like two wings of a bird. It provides a new perspective on the psychological problems of hurting ourselves through misguided, exaggerated notions of self, others, events and physical things. It shows how even our senses deceive us, drawing us into unwise attachments and negative actions that can only come back to haunt us in the future.Drawing on wisdom and techniques refined in Tibetan monasteries for more than a thousand years, and adopting as its structure traditional Buddhist steps of meditative reflection, How to See Yourself As You Really Are includes practical exercises and gives readers a clear path to assess their growth and personal development. The book is enlivened throughout with warm personal anecdotes and intimate accounts of the Dalai Lama's experiences as a life-long student, a meditator, a political leader and an international figure working with other Nobel Peace Laureates to address crises around the world.His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet. Today, he lives in exile in Northern India and works tirelessly on behalf of the Tibetan people, as well as travelling the world to give spiritual teachings to sell-out audiences. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.Trade ReviewA symbol of serenity, a spiritual leader second only to the Pope * Independent *

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Book Synopsis‘Illuminating…on the cutting edge’ Jon Kabat-Zinn'Byron Katie has rocked my world and shaken loose my mind more thoroughly than any other spiritual teacher I've ever encountered' Elizabeth GilbertHow Asking Four Questions Can Free Your Mind, Open Your Heart and Turn Your World AroundIn A Mind At Home With Itself, bestselling author and founder of The Work, Byron Katie explains that emotions such as sadness, anger and resentment come from believing our negative thoughts. But when we learn to question those thoughts, they lose their power. And when this happens, our minds are free to turn towards others and ourselves with a spirit of generosity.Byron Katie gives hugely popular workshops every year all over the world, in places like churches, prisons, universities, schools and corporations. She speaks at organisations like Facebook and Stanford University and is also involved with a programme for cancer patients. Charismatic and compassionate, there’s good reason why The Times has called her events ‘riveting’, and Time magazine has named her ‘a spiritual innovator for the new millennium’.Trade ReviewVery illuminating...on the cutting edge of current biological research -- Jon Kabat-ZinnByron Katie has rocked my world and shaken loose my mind more thoroughly than any other spiritual teacher I've ever encountered. I would recommend A MIND AT HOME WITH ITSELF to anyone like me - to anyone who has ever felt like her own mind was a very dangerous neighborhood. -- Elizabeth GilbertA truly illuminating and lively hookup of revered ancient Zen Diamond Sutra teachings and a wild and clear-eyed modern sage. It will help you to question deeply, inspire your spirit, and awaken your understanding. * JACK KORNFIELD *I think Byron Katie is just a real thing. I love her to death. She's pure and her intent is only to serve and she brings people back to reality so quickly. Teaches them not to believe their limiting thoughts and to question them and find the real truth. -- Tony RobbinsByron Katie’s Work is a great blessing for our planet * ECKHART TOLLE *Excellent…a groundbreaking meditation on selflessness and generosity * Yoga Magazine *Byron Katie is one of the truly great inspiring teachers of our time. * DR WAYNE DYER, author of Being in Balance *Byron Katie's teachings and everyday life are pure wisdom. * ROSHI BERNIE GLASSMAN, author of Intructions to the Cook *

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Book SynopsisAnger is toxic to our mental and physical health, it increases stress levels, anxiety and the risk for illnesses such as heart disease. But we can choose to release this anger and toxic energy by harnessing the spiritual powers of forgiveness.True forgiveness is not about the feelings of others; it is actually about you. It's about freeing yourself from whatever has hurt you and not letting it weigh you down anymore. Forgiveness is a joyous gift that anyone can use, and empirical research has shown that when we are better at forgiveness we experience lower levels of depression and anxiety. With the simple practices contained within this Little Book, you can bring more inner peace to your life.The Little Book of Forgiveness is a beautifully illustrated guide filled with strategies and guidance on the art and power of forgiveness, using tools such as mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, creativity, relaxation and compassion to help you find true harmony with the world.CONTENTS INCLUDES:Chapter 1 - Acceptance Chapter 2 - Empathy Chapter 3 - Acknowledgment Chapter 4 - Meaning Chapter 5 - Perspective and Gratitude

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Book SynopsisBack due to popular demand! For centuries, philosophers, alchemists and psychologists have been intrigued and fascinated by the intricacies of the labyrinth as a metaphor for human experience. Richard Idemon sees the birth chart, a symbol of inherent universal order, as a labyrinth - a logical but complicated and elusive structure. The interwoven symbols in the horoscope are made up of a single thread that, when unravelled - like the magic thread of Ariadne - lead us through the maze to the heart of the chart and our own nature. This book is transcribed from a six-day lecture given in 1986.

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Book SynopsisBased on the positive feedback she received from her #tipoftheday on social media, Susan Leigh decided to extend these tips into a book of thoughts and inspirations, designed to be enjoyed throughout the day. Here are some of the comments from followers: 'Love your tips of the day. What a refreshing change.' 'Thanks for your tips, they're fab.' 'I think it's amazing that you offer your advice on different topics for free, accessible everywhere. I think you are amazing. Thank you Susan.' 'Spot on post. It's the truth.' 'Susan, you are purely amazing. End of.' 'This is my bible. So many times this is the root of all issues.'

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Book SynopsisHope is a determination to live for what is worth living for today, whatever tomorrow may bring. In the bleakest of times hope may seem beyond our grasp, but David Gee’s stirring book helps us to see where we might find it, step-by-step, moment-by-moment, in ourselves, in those alongside us, and in the world around us. Hope’s Work is written to re-fresh and re-engage people who struggle to keep faith with hope in an age of violence and crisis, and is essential reading for our times. Drawing on stories of hope and resistance from past and present, this short, beautifully-designed book goes in search of what is worth living and working for, even as the future becomes harder to face.Trade Review‘This book is an original and deeply compassionate example of poetic and spiritual theology that combines poetry, deep erudition and beautifully-rendered story-telling.’ -- Prof Chris Baker, William Temple Foundation‘We all have hope built in and now we need it more than ever, but in these troubled times it’s easy to lose. This thoughtful book, readable and not too lengthy, is a kind of users’ manual for the would-be (and already) hopeful among us. It encourages small acts of kindness, patience, and creativity to confront the world’s violence and bring the changes we long for.' -- Peggy Seeger, folk singer and activist

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Book SynopsisA revolutionary framework for living well in a broken world, from an acclaimed author and psychologist. How can I manage heartbreak? How do I cope with death? How can I learn to tolerate anxiety and have hope? In this helpful, practical, and realistic guide to good psychological health, Dr Ahona Guha shows us how to cope, thrive, and still feel hopeful for the future. Combining techniques from a range of therapeutic modalities, she demonstrates how we can build a range of essential psychological skills, and apply them to live a more tranquil and joyful life. Life Skills for a Broken World is a breath of fresh air, cutting through the confusion to provide solid, practical, and evidence-based answers to existential questions, big and small.Trade Review‘Dr Guha’s book is like therapy, activism, and a pep talk all rolled into one. Whether you’re stressing about the state of the world or just trying to level-up your own life, she’s got your back. It’s all about taking baby steps to make big leaps — not just for you but for the world at large. So, give it a read and prepare to be the change you’ve been waiting for.’ -- Chantelle Otten, sexologist and author of The Sex Ed You Never Had‘An easily digestible book showing how to build a better framework for mental health, plus useful chapters on the concepts of radical acceptance and setting boundaries. It’s an easy read without being full of woo-woo nonsense: a rare feat for a self-care manual.’ -- Isabel Berwick * Financial Times *‘Give this book as a gift to someone you love who is struggling — and that might be yourself. I already know this book is going to live on my bedside table. Dr Guha puts language and frameworks to help order the mess in our heads and hearts. Life Skills for a Broken World is grounding, consoling, and so practical.’ -- Benjamin Law, author of The Family Law and Gaysia‘Ahona Guha lays out a framework for mental health aligned with mainstream Australian clinical psychological practice … For readers who are brand new to therapy and want a no-nonsense, easy-to-read book without any American gloss or promises of unlimited wealth and happiness, Guha establishes an excellent toolkit and valuable principles for healthy living. The tone is down-to-earth and accessible and built on a foundation of prolific evidence-based research … Life Skills for a Broken World is likely the perfect gift for someone in your life and readers should eagerly anticipate the future publishing career of Dr Ahona Guha.’ -- David Burton * ArtsHub *‘Dr Ahona Guha’s book is a useful, frank and super helpful guide on how to be a more connected, values-driven human in a world that makes you want to conduct yourself like a raccoon on a trash heap. Her advice is sound and gentle, and challenging in a way that encourages you to grow instead of hiding under a blankie and scrolling. If you want to know how to embrace living in a practical, conscious way, Life Skills for a Broken World is for you!’ -- Eloise Grills, author of big beautiful female theoryPraise for Reclaim: ‘Reclaim is one of those books I will revisit again, whenever I need to process certain events or experiences.’ -- Dr Yumiko Kadota, author of Emotional FemalePraise for Reclaim: ‘In a world that so often turns away from the complexities of trauma and abuse, this book turns towards them … Reclaim is a game-changer.’ -- Chris Cheers, psychologist and author of The New RulebookPraise for Reclaim: ‘Reclaim gave me a better understanding of my own trauma. Huge gratitude to Dr Guha for this well-crafted book … A must-read for everyone.’ -- Veronica Gorrie, author of Black and BluePraise for Reclaim: ‘Powerfully, accessibly, and with a clinician’s depth of detail, Dr Guha writes directly about the violence we prefer to drape in darkness. She shows that it is only by seeking to understand its causes and consequences that we can work towards creating safer, fairer communities. I’m grateful to her for this illuminating, and urgently necessary, book.’ -- Sarah Krasnostein, author of The Trauma Cleaner and The Believer

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Book SynopsisFrom a psychologist and stand-up comedian comes a practical, yet laugh-out-loud guide to embracing humor to reduce stress and live a happier, fuller life.Dr. Brian King got a degree in psychology before becoming a world-touring comic and the host of humor therapy seminars attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In this brilliant guide he presents hands-on techniques for managing stress by rewiring our brains to approach potentially difficult situations through a lens of positivity. To do so, Dr. Brian explores what stress is, where it comes from, and what it does to our bodies and brains. He delves deep into how to address everyday stress—as well as anxiety, insecurities, repression, and negativity—and gives insight into resulting ailments such as anxiety disorders, depression, hypertension, obesity, substance abuse disorders, and more. Dr. Brian's techniques are chemical and cost free, and embrace humor, resilience, relaxation, optimism, gratitude, and acceptance. Instead of a dry medical approach to dealing with stress, this unique volume is filled with life-changing tips and instructions presented with humor and a wealth of memorable, smile-inducing anecdotes.Trade Review“King's particular approach is original and refreshing. He combines a winning balance of accessible science, engaging stories, and comic relief to drive home a compelling message.”—Shelf Awareness“Psychologist and comedian King (The Laughing Cure) explores the science behind stress in this witty, informed guide. The author uses a bevy of running jokes and punch lines to enliven technical explanations for how and why people experience stress. His metaphors of coming across a bear in the wild as well as being stuck in traffic are also used to great effect to explain a variety of stress responses, such as perceiving a threat and feelings of powerlessness. Reframing thoughts plays a large role in King’s advice: ‘Stress is simply a reaction to a perception of threat...being able to consciously redirect choices made by other areas of the brain is the key to living a less stressful existence.’ He also provides breathing exercises, plans for maintaining physical health, and useful advice for setting attainable goals. An interview with a former paratrooper and a harrowing story centered on his brother’s van breaking down while traveling provide particularly helpful examples of how one’s mindset can make all the difference in a highly stressful situation. King’s enjoyable guide to living with less stress will be of help to any anxious reader.” —Publishers WeeklyTable of ContentsPrefaceAre You Happy?Chapter 1Of Bears and TrafficWhat Happens in Our Head During Stress?Worry Is the WorstWhat Happens to Our Bodies During Stress?Negative Emotions and the Stress That Inspires ThemChapter 2Making Decisions Under FireIt’s Never Too Late to ChangeCrawling Up That StepChapter 3Having Goals and Making PlansFeeling in Control, Even When We’re NotLearning the Hard Way(Through an Unfortunate Series of Break-Ins)Chapter 4Interview with a Real American BadassChapter 5The Choices We MakeGetting to the Gym Across the StreetChapter 6Three Days in Xpujil (Jon’s Story)Chapter 7Puzzles, Games, and Bear AttacksFostering Resilience in ChildrenChapter 8Practicing Positive ThinkingLaughing It OffDon’t Eat the Poison BerriesChapter 9Feeling Overwhelmed and ExhaustedMoney Doesn’t Buy Happiness, But Misery Takes CreditThe Biggest Irony of My Modern LifeChapter 10Facing ChallengesCarving a CarouselAfterwordPursuing HappinessAcknowledgments

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Book SynopsisHappy Lives, Good Lives offers a thorough introduction to a variety of perspectives on happiness. Among the questions at issue: Is happiness only a state of mind, or is it something more? Is it the same for everyone? Is it under our control, and if so, to what extent? Can we be mistaken about whether we are happy? What role, if any, does happiness play in living a good life? Is it sometimes morally wrong to pursue happiness? Should governments promote happiness through public policy? Asking and answering these questions is worthwhile not only as an intellectual exercise, but also as a means of gaining practical insight into how best to pursue a happy life.Trade Review“Happy Lives, Good Lives: A Philosophical Examination is an outstanding book, brimming with exciting philosophical ideas, always expressed clearly and supported with engaging examples. Mulnix and Mulnix have wisely decided to organize this book by topic, not chronology, which allows them to bring in contemporary scientific findings as they are relevant. As a result, readers get a more complete view of the nature of happiness more quickly. It is an unparalleled strength of Happy Lives, Good Lives that its readers will be ready and able to apply what they have learnt about happiness to their own lives, the lives of others, and possible public policies.” — Dan Weijers, California State University, Sacramento“Students and teachers alike will benefit from this comprehensive guide to theories of happiness. Mulnix and Mulnix offer engaging, charitable presentations of theories from ancient philosophy to contemporary psychology, illustrated with examples from real life, literature, and film (the Dalai Lama, Stephen Hawking, Robin Hood, and Truman Burbank from the film The Truman Show all make an appearance). They pose questions that challenge our assumptions about happiness, and they weave these diverse views into a compelling narrative that culminates in a thoughtful discussion of the prospects for government policies to promote happiness.” — Valerie Tiberius, University of MinnesotaTable of ContentsPrefaceOnline MaterialsPART I: THINKING ABOUT THE NATURE AND VALUE OF HAPPINESSChapter 1: Introduction Who Is the Happy Person?Three Theories of HappinessThe Value of HappinessOverview of the Book Chapter 2: Intuitions about Happiness Is Happiness Only a State of Mind?Is Happiness More Than a Mental State?Can We Be Wrong about Our Own Happiness?Is Happiness under Our Control? Chapter 3: Happy Lives, Good Lives, and Moral Lives Is What’s Good for You Good for Me?Happiness: Description or Evaluation?How Might the Happy Life Be Connected to the Good Life?The Happy Life and the Moral Life PART II: HAPPINESS AS PLEASUREChapter 4: The Feel-Good Feature of Happiness Varieties of HedonismCan Happiness Be Measured? The Felicific CalculusRemembering versus Experiencing Happy EventsThe Worry of AdaptationWe Love Happy EndingsIs There Just One Type of Pleasure Feeling?Desiring Things Other Than for How They Feel Chapter 5: Taking Pleasure in Things and Feeling Joy Pleasure Is an Attitude, Not a FeelingWhere’s the Fun in Happiness?Do We Actually Want Those Things That Bring Us Pleasure?Happiness Is Deep, ManThe Problem with Feelings PART III: HAPPINESS AS SATISFACTIONChapter 6: Satisfied with What? Local Desire SatisfactionismWhole Life SatisfactionismThat Which Is, Was, and Will BeNot Happy? Just Lower Your StandardsMistakes Come Easy: The Contextual, Arbitrary, and Fickle Nature of Life SatisfactionDo We — or Can We — Even Make Life Satisfaction Judgments? Chapter 7: It’s All about Perspective Putting Things in PerspectiveValue-Based Life SatisfactionFiguring Out What We WantIs Being Satisfied Enough?Revisiting the Cult Experience PART IV: HAPPINESS AS EUDAIMONIAChapter 8: Is Ignorance Bliss? Do We Value Things outside Our Subjective Experience?Are We Talking about Well-Being or Happiness?Can We Be Happily Deceived?Are Happiness and Well-Being the Same?What of Moral Virtue? Chapter 9: Happiness, Moral Virtue, and the Purpose of Life The Transformative Power of VirtueThe King, the Tyrant, and the Democrat: The Role of Pleasure in the Life of VirtueThe Complete LifeThe Psychological Rewards of the Eudaimon LifeA Theory of CapabilitiesHow Much Is Enough? Chapter 10: Finding Equanimity in the Face of Suffering Equanimity as the GoalThe Determined Universe: A Lesson in What Lies within and beyond Our ControlThe Science of MindfulnessOvercoming Irrationality and Dealing with LossFinding Meaning in Suffering PART V: APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER QUESTIONSChapter 11: Justice and National Happiness Can National Happiness Be Measured?Measuring Happiness in Terms of WealthIndexing Subjective Well-BeingBuilding a List for Happiness: A Capabilities IndexThe Greatest Happiness for the Greatest Number? Chapter 12: Concluding ReflectionsReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisGet ready to focus on the single most important thing you can do to live a happy, healthy, and successful life: BELONG.“Read this book, do what it says, and discover exactly where you fit in.”—John Mackey, Co-founder and CEO, Whole Foods Market “If you want to belong, read this book.”—Deepak Chopra, MD “From the moment I opened this book I was hooked. This book is caring and tender, challenging and action-driven. It is now on my recommendation list.”—Esther Perel, author of Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, host of Where Should We Begin? podcast How is it that the internet connects us to a world of people, yet so many of us feel more isolated than ever? That we have hundreds, even thousands of friends on social media, but not a single person to truly confide in? Radha Agrawal calls this “community confusion,” and in Belong she offers every reader a blueprint to find their people and build and nurture community, because connectedness—as more and more studies show—is our key to happiness, fulfillment, and success. A book that’s equal parts inspiring and interactive, and packed with prompts, charts, quizzes, and full-color illustrations, Belong takes readers on a two-part journey. Part one is Going IN—a gentle but intentional process of self-discovery and finding out your true energy levels and VIA (values, interests, and abilities). Part two is Going OUT—building on all that you’ve learned about yourself to find those few special people who feed your soul, and discovering, or creating, the ever-widening groups that align with your aims and desires. As the Co-founder and CEO of the popular global morning dance community Daybreaker, Radha Agrawal developed an immense offline community with her team of Community Catalysts in 25 cities and on a dozen college campuses around the world by creating a physical space for people to connect, self-express, sweat, and dance. Now, Radha offers the life-changing strategies, tips, and tricks for making friends that will light your fire and give you the exhale of “Ahh, I’m home.” “Radha has written a book that’s fun to read, easy to digest, and embodies deep wisdom. This isn’t just a book I’m endorsing. This is a book that I want to buy multiple copies of because I have so many friends and acquaintances that will benefit from it. It’s the first book I couldn't wait to finish reading it so I could give my copy to one of my friends to read the same day.” —Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos and author of Delivering HappinessTrade ReviewIf you want to belong, read this book.Deepak Chopra, M.D. From the moment I opened this book I was hooked. Radha is that friend whispering in your ear, assuring you that not only does she understand your feelings of loneliness and your wish to belong, she’ll also take you gently but firmly by the hand to act, to connect, to create purpose, and to build your community. This book is caring and tender, challenging and action-driven. It is now on my recommendation list.Esther Perel Author, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, host of Where Should We Begin podcast Radha wrote a book that's fun to read, easy to digest, and embodies deep wisdom. This isn't just a book I'm endorsing. This is a book that I want to buy multiple copies of because I have so many friends and acquaintances that will benefit from it. It’s the first time I couldn't wait to finish reading a book so that I could give my copy to one of my friends to read the same day. Tony Hsieh CEO of Zappos. Author of Delivering Happiness This year America’s happiness dropped as healthcare costs continue to soar. Radha has a solution for both. Her engaging, high-energy approach to connecting people, helping them provide purpose, and finding their community is an antidote more powerful than any pharmaceutical. Belong combines engaging story-telling, solid research, and an easy prescription for finding your tribe and harnessing its incredible healing powers. Read it and live longer, better!Dan Buettner National Geographic fellow and multiple New York Times Bestselling author of the Blue Zones books Belong answers two of the most important questions of our time regarding loneliness, depression, and the disintegration of family and community. How do we belong to ourselves? And how do we create and belong to extraordinary communities that support and uplift us? Radha Agrawal provides a clear and honest roadmap for teaching us how to create inner and outer belonging, which in the end is all that truly matters in life. Mark Hyman, MD Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? Few people know how to live life with such authentic expression as Radha does. In this book she shows us, in a clear and fun way, how and why this way of life can lead us all to the very thing we as humans desire the most: to belong.Alexander Ljung Founder Chairman, SoundCloud Radha Agrawal is at the center of building one of the most important movements in America: the creation of deep community among a population of increasingly disconnected citizens. Belong takes the powerful lessons she’s learned through her remarkable entrepreneurial journey and creates an essential guidebook for anyone who wants to create or be part of a thriving community among any group or around any cause.Ben Rattray Founder CEO Change.org Radha was born to write this book. She has spent the last decade maniacally focused on figuring out the blueprint for community building and this book cracks the code. Her illustrations make the book approachable and fun to read. I am so unbelievably proud of her achievement. It will help everyone find their tribes. Miki Agrawal Founder of Tushy, Thinx, Wild. Author of Disrupt-her and Do Cool Sh*t

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Book SynopsisThis elegantly designed workbook by psychotherapist April Snow, LMFT, offers you a series of exercises that will help you overcome the obstacles and harness the benefits of your empathetic gifts. If you often feel anxious, burned out, and overstimulated, you’re not alone. Some people are born highly sensitive to the emotions of others and to their surroundings, but this can be a source of great strength if you learn simple methods to care for yourself and to enable yourself to thrive. With this workbook, you can find strength and healing as you: Explore and honor your innate sensitivity Create a lifestyle that supports your needs Learn how to navigate relationships and create healthy boundaries Discover methods to help you thrive at work Turn your sensitive nature into a force for good in your life and in the world Journaling and writing prompts will deepen your awareness of your unique needs and experiences, while stories and metaphors will help you understand how HSP characteristics show up in real life. Exercises include helpful scripts to kickstart conversations to easily explain your sensitivity in your personal and professional life. This supportive, enjoyable workbook is an insightful, educational guide that's straightforward and easily accessible for anyone coping with overwhelm and anxiety. The Wellness Workbooks series from Wellfleet Press offers guidance on a wide range of self-help and mental health topics. Each book presents a thoughtful, evidence-based collection of straightforward exercises in an accessible, enjoyable format that will keep you engaged and inspired. With a distinctive design and full-color illustrations throughout, these workbooks deliver a practical path to personal growth in a beautiful package. Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction NURTURE YOUR SENSITIVITY Honor Your Sensitive Needs Recharge with Daily Downtime Journaling Reflections Stress-Relief Toolbox Feeling Misunderstood Embrace Your Big Feelings Self-Compassion Practice Quiet the Inner Critic Soothe Anxiety + Depression Follow Your Own Timeline Make Decisions with Ease Calm an Overthinking Mind Chapter Summary CREATE A SUPPORTIVE LIFESTYLE Life on Your Own Terms Find a Consistent Routine Identify Recurring Stress Take Time Off Design a Soothing Home Create a Cozy Sleep Space Soothe Your Sensitive Nervous System Soften Morning Dread Sugar, Caffeine, and Alcohol Meaningful Self-Care Joy of Doing Less Mindful Media Consumption Chapter Summary NAVIGATE RELATION SHIPS Less Small Talk, More Connection Manage Empathy Share Your Sensitivity Connect with an HSP Express Needs Directly Romantic Partnerships Building Boundaries Cancel Plans with Grace Understand Social Overwhelm Social Survival Strategy Recharge after Socializing Work with Criticism Chapter Summary FIND BALANCE AT WORK Calm in the Chaos Choose a Career Reduce Overstimulation Being Observed The Extrovert Ideal Set Boundaries at Work Learn to Self-Soothe Seek Work-Life Balance Minimize Performance Pressure Advocate for Your Needs Start and End with Self-Care Sunday Blues Chapter Summary EXPLORE YOUR INNER WORLD Out of the Darkness Moment of Discovery Intersection of Sensitivity Reframe Narratives Overcome Self-Doubt Healing Grief and Shame Mindfulness Practice Through an HSP Lens Trust Your Intuition Explore Dreams Sources of Inspiration Sensitive Strengths Chapter Summary Conclusion Resources References Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisSince the boom of social media in the mid-2000s, tens of millions of people have started their own platforms in hopes of creating success on their own terms. But with great visibility comes great vulnerability. We become riddled with self-doubt and trapped performing a version of what they believe will be acceptable to others—optimized for more external approval and algorithmic success. What if the mere act of being followed—including the criticism, judgment, and expectation social media creates—could actually become a tool for your personal growth? Enter Followed: The Content Creator's Guide to Being Seen, Facing Judgment, and Designing a Thriving Digital Brand. By embracing self-discovery through self-expression, you can learn to see exposure as an opportunity for personal development—and break free from the imaginary boxes that were always too small for you, anyway. As a content creator and well-known business and life coach, Amanda Bucci has dealt with imposter syndrome, oceans of criticism, and multiple identity crises trying to fit into a box. Today, she’s successfully pivoted her brand to stay aligned with her purpose, having coached hundreds of clients, dozens of companies, and thousands of community members in their journeys of creating success while staying authentic. In Followed, she shares her unique, effective process to: -- Find your unique niche without feeling imprisoned by your online persona -- Overcome your fear of judgment, imperfection, and rejection -- Use social media as a personal development tool for your internal growth -- Decrease your social media related stress and anxiety -- Stop comparing yourself to others and define success on your own terms. Empowering, perspective-shattering, and validating, Followed proves that even on social media, it is never necessary to sacrifice self for success.

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Book SynopsisSo often in our day-to-day lives we''re inundated with advice to "think positively." From pop music to political speeches to commercials, the general message is the same: look on the bright side, be optimistic in the face of adversity and focus on your dreams. And whether we''re trying to motivate ourselves to lose weight, get a promotion at work or run a marathon, we''re told time and time again that focusing on fulfilling our wishes will make them come true. Gabriele Oettingen draws on more than twenty years of research in the science of human motivation to reveal why the conventional wisdom falls short. The obstacles that we think prevent us from realising our deepest wishes can actually lead to their fulfilment. Starry-eyed dreaming isn''t all it''s cracked up to be and, as it turns out, dreamers are not often doers. While optimism can help us alleviate immediate suffering and persevere in challenging times, merely dreaming about the future actually makes people more frustrated and unhappy over the long term and less likely to achieve their goals. In fact, the pleasure we gain from positive fantasies allows us to fulfil our wishes virtually, sapping our energy to perform the hard work of meeting challenges and achieving goals in real life. Based on her ground-breaking research and large-scale scientific studies, Oettingen introduces a new way to visualise the future, called mental contrasting. It combines focusing on our dreams with visualising the obstacles that stand in our way. By experiencing our dreams in our minds and facing reality we can address our fears, make concrete plans and gain energy to take action. Oettingen applies mental contrasting to three key areas of personal change - becoming healthier, nurturing personal and professional relationships and performing better at work. She introduces readers to the key phases of mental contrasting using a proven four-step process called WOOP - Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan - and offers advice and exercises on how to best apply this method to daily life. Through mental contrasting, people in Oettingen''s studies have become significantly more motivated to quit smoking, lose weight, get better grades, sustain fulfilling relationships and negotiate more effectively in business situations. Whether you are unhappy and struggling with serious problems or you just want to improve, discover and explore new opportunities, this book will deepen your ideas about human motivation and help you boldly chart a new path ahead. "The solution isn''t to do away with dreaming and positive thinking. Rather, it''s making the most of our fantasies by brushing them up against the very thing most of us are taught to ignore or diminish: the obstacles that stand in our way."

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Book SynopsisA LIFE-CHANGING BOOK FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORS OF ASK AND IT IS GIVEN AND THE TEACHINGS OF ABRAHAM MATERIAL THAT INSPIRED THE HIT MOVIE THE SECRETThis leading-edge book by Esther and Jerry Hicks, who present the teachings of Abraham, the loving group consciousness from the non-physical dimension will help you understand and master the emotions that you've been experiencing all of your life. Instead of the out-of-control, knee-jerk reactions that most people have to their ever-changing life experience, this motivational work will put those responses into a broader context. You'll come to understand what emotions are and how to effectively utilize your new awareness of them. As you read, you'll come to appreciate, and make peace with, where you are right now, even though there is so much more that you may desire. Every thought you absorb will bring you to a greater understanding of your own personal value an

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Book SynopsisWe often stay stuck with the level of confidence we have because we implicitly regard being confident as a matter of slightly freakish and unrepeatable good luck. In fact, as this essay charmingly shows, the opposite is true. Confidence is a skill based on a set of ideas about our place in the world - and its secrets can quietly be learnt.Table of ContentsIntroduction | Idiocy and Confidence | Impostor Syndrome | Trust in the System | History is Now | Experience | Death | Enemies | Self-Sabotage | Confidence in Confidence

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Book SynopsisTen years after Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's death, a commemorative paperback edition of her beloved ground-breaking classic on the five stages of grief

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Book SynopsisYou Can Heal Your Life' by Louise L. Hay explores the power of positive thinking in healing the body and mind. The book offers practical guidance on overcoming negative beliefs and achieving well-being. It has sold over 39 million copies worldwide and has been praised for its transformative impact on readers.

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Book SynopsisThis book takes us on a journey into our deepest, most elusive selves and arms us with a set of tools to understand our characters properly. We come away equipped with a newly clarified sense of who we are, what we need to watch out for when making decisions and what our priorities and potential might be.

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