Popular psychology Books

Book SynopsisGet people''s attention and get to the point. Learn the simplest way to improve your business communication skills. There is no fluff and no vague advice, just practical step-by-step methods you can start using today.This multi-award-winning book teaches specific methods for professional business conversations, emails, meetings, interviews, and more. Check out the reviews to hear from the real people this book has helped.Communication should be clear and concise, and we should get to the point quickly. The problem is we don''t always know how to do this. What does it mean to be concise? How can a complex topic be summarized in just a few lines? This award-winning book is a step-by-step guide for clear, concise communication in everyday work conversations.  Being concise is not about trying to condense all the information into sixty seconds. It is about having clear intent, talking about one topic at a time, and focusing on solutions instead of dwelling on problems.Throughout this book you''ll discover how to:  Have shorter, better work conversations and meetings Get to the point faster without rambling or going off on tangents Lead your audience toward the solution you need Apply one technique to almost every discussion, email, presentation and interview with great results This book is a result of more than 20,000 conversations in both business and technical jobs. Chris Fenning has trained individuals and teams around the world in these techniques. He has worked with organizations from start-ups to Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 companies. These methods work for them all.Having clearer communication is easier than you might expect, and it all starts with the first minute.

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Book SynopsisSelf Help? Self Hypnosis! explodes the myths surrounding self-hypnosis, providing you with an explanation about how hypnosis works and how to use it for your own personal therapy. Many books spend all their time showing you how to get into trance and then leave you with little help on what to do when you get there! This book guides you through how to use different language, ideas and stories to help change patterns and behaviours in your mind, it goes far beyond the usual simple affirmations for change. It is broken down into different sections to focus on areas of treatment, to make it easy to use and there are some sample sessions to help you understand how to create your own therapy. Zetta Thomelin has an honours degree in English/History, she has worked in the media and in the Third Sector, as CEO of CWAC. Zetta now works as a Hypnotherapist, she runs a private practice in Deal and London, she runs practitioner level training and CPD courses through her own training school ratified by GHSC. Zetta is the Chair of The British Association of Therapeutic Hypnotists (BAThH), she is the Editor of BAThH's "Journal", she is a Director of the UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations (UKCHO) and their Press Officer.

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Book SynopsisSome books tell you what to change in order to change your life. This one tells you how! The secret to success lies deeply buried in the unconscious, and one of the world's foremost hypnotherapists will show you point by point how to make a commitment to change, get motivated and alter the ingrained negative 'programming' that's holding you back. See why willpower alone won't work and see why self-hypnosis can teach your subconscious to cooperate with your desires. With this self-hypnosis handbook, you'll learn innovative empowerment exercises that teach relaxation, stress management, overcoming insomnia and establishing priorities. Avoid the 'failure trap' by clearing psychic obstacles. 'Creatively' daydream to stop smoking, lose weight and improve job performance, memory, study habits and more. Add on the proper use of af?rmations and ?ne-tune the ability of language to heal or harm. Find out the four important trance ingredients (imagination, belief, expectancy and conviction) and use the practical tips on how to build them up and employ them in your journey into self-hypnosis.

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Book SynopsisIn Solemate, Lauren Mackler provides a groundbreaking road map to help people achieve mastery of their lives. Drawing from her own experiences; those of her clients; and the fields of psychology, physiology, sociology, holistic healing, and strategic business practices, Mackler provides the practical information, tools, and exercises to show you how to be independent and stand on your own two feet. Mastering the art of aloneness is about becoming the person you were meant to be, treating yourself well, and shedding the old beliefs and behaviors that limit your ability to live a healthy, happy, secure, and satisfying life.Quizzes and guided journal writing help you identify the core limiting beliefs and fears that keep you from being whole and happy with yourself. Mackler teaches you to overcome these beliefs through deliberate living exercises that help align your actions with your desired results. She then helps you liberate your authentic self, so you know exactly who you are. Finally, she leads you through the process of creating a life vision to help you achieve any goal you set for yourself. Solemate is not about being alone: it is about developing the self-awareness, life skills, and emotional intelligence needed to live a full, happy, successful, and financially secure life.Trade ReviewHow to learn to love your own company. You Magazine, Mail On Sunday

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Book SynopsisBased on a programme originally developed for young people seeking purpose and direction in their lives, Dr John Demartini's Inspired Destiny has deep meaning for readers of all ages. Whether you're a young adult or simply young at heart, it will awaken you to your true calling, based on your unique gifts. Do the simple exercises in each chapter and apply what you learn here, and you will: · Clarify what you'd love to dedicate your life to · Powerfully communicate your vision to others· Make money doing what you love · Dissolve the emotions that can distract you from your purpose · Discover the power of planning your life to become what you'd truly love it to be - not what someone else thinks it 'should' be. You'll come away from this book with an fully-realised vision of yourself, understanding the real difference between being a leader or follower, and see how to set an example for others by doing what you love. You'll set in motion a far-reaching 'ripple effect', beginning the journey of mastering and living a meaningful and inspiring life.Trade ReviewDr. John Demartini is one of the greatest minds and illuminating teachers on the planet and the clarity of his teachings will inspire billions. -- Rhonda Byrne, Executive Prodcuer of 'The Secret' DVD

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Book SynopsisJoin visionary thinker and teacher Richard Moss on an exploration of the extraordinary power of presence that will take you beyond ego and into a fully embodied life. Medicine deals with the body, but this book deals with your consciousness, which is the strongest means of healing your body and soul. When your mind and body are aligned in the present moment, you often feel fulfilled regardless of what is going on with your health. Moment by moment, by choosing to be fully present, you free yourself from mind-made unhappiness. This is what inside-out healing is about.Are you ready for a shift of consciousness? Whether you're motivated by illness, discontent or the desire to experience life to the fullest, the keys are here.

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Book SynopsisEighty percent of health problems today can be linked to the effects of stress, so learning to break free from stress could dramatically improve your mood, your relationships, your health and your life. In Wired for Joy, researcher and New York Times-bestselling author Laurel Mellin presents a simple yet proven way to train your brain to move through stress and back to joy. Her method has been called the missing link in health care, as it focuses on rewiring the emotional brain rather than the thinking brain, which has been the focus of most other stress-busting methods.Based on the cutting-edge science of neuroplasticity, Mellin outlines the five states of the emotional brain. For each state she presents a specific tool that easily and quickly switches the brain back to a state of wellbeing. Once you know how to make that switch, life becomes easier, and stress symptoms - depression, anxiety, overeating, high blood pressure - tend to fade. Instead of focusing on the symptoms of stress, we can change the wiring that triggers it and experience new sense of freedom in our lives.Trade ReviewMellin explains neuroscience in accessible layman's terms so it feels genuinely useful. Top Sante

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Book SynopsisHave you ever thought that there might be something wrong with human beings, even that we might be slightly insane? Why is it that so many human beings are filled with a restless discontent, and an insatiable desire for material goods, status and power? Why is it that human history has been filled with endless conflict, oppression and inequality?In this ground-breaking and inspiring book, Steve Taylor shows that we do suffer from a psychological disorder, which he refers to as humania, or ego-madness. This disorder is so close to us that we don't realize it's there, but it's the root cause of all our dysfunctional behaviour, both as individuals and as a species. This book explains the characteristics of humania, where it stems from and how it leads to the madness of materialism, status-seeking, warfare, inequality and other symptoms of our insanity. But equally importantly, Back to Sanity shows how we can heal this mental disorder and allow the fleeting moments of harmony that we all experience from time to time to become our permanent state of being.Trade Review"* 'Taylor is right: humans are mad as cheese. Back to Sanity shows us how to make a sandwich out of our madness and enjoy the meal.' - Oliver James, author of Affluenza and Contented Dementia"

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Book SynopsisDrawing from a wide of cultures and faiths, the book considers the key themes of the psychology of religion. This book, accompanied by diagrams and case studies, ensures that readers of all levels will gain an understanding of such complex topics as the relationship between religion and moral belief and the development of faith. Other areas covered include: prayer, prophecy and conversion - the nature of religious behaviour; religious beliefs, and their influence on emotional well-being; disorders of the mid - the relationship between religion and psychopathology; the controversial question of religion and prejudice. This book should be of interest to scholars, students and all those interested in the subjectTrade Review'The book contains a wealth of current material, presented with a critical eye.' - Christopher Lewis, University of UlsterTable of Contents1 Psychology and religion 1 2. Religion and psychology 14 3. Religiou behaviour 27 4. Religious thoughts 58 5. Religious Feelings 76 6. How Religion can affect behaviour, thought and feeling 114

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Book SynopsisAccording to Alfred Adler, one of the founding fathers of modern psychoanalysis alongside Freud and Jung, an individual’s level of social interest is key to his or her success in solving the problems of life, from forming meaningful relationships to achieving promotion in the workplace. Withstanding the test of time, this practical psychology continues to inform our way of life, influencing such areas as education, psychotherapy and healthcare.

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Book SynopsisIn this positive and empowering book, Adler demonstrates how we can overcome the limitations of our past, and develop the courage to transform ourselves and the world we live in.Trade Review"The great strength of Adler's psychology is that it rings with experience, and that it works in practice." * Resurgence *Table of ContentsFOREWORD by Rita Udall 9 1 THE MEANING OF LIFE 15 2 MIND AND BODY 33 3 FEELINGS OF INFERIORITY AND SUPERIORITY 52 4 EARLY MEMORIES 69 5 DREAMS 86 6 FAMILY INFLUENCES 107 7 SCHOOL INFLUENCES 135 8 ADOLESCENCE 156 9 CRIME AND ITS PREVENTION 168 10 THE PROBLEM OF WORK 198 11 THE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY 209 12 LOVE AND MARRIAGE 219 GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS 239 SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY 241 INDEX 242

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Book SynopsisIntended for both the general reader and students, Understanding Life offers an excellent introduction to Adler’s work, and presents an accessible overview of all his main theories: inferiority and superiority complexes; early memories as keys to understanding personality; interpreting dreams; love, marriage and children; sexuality and sexual problems. Straightforward and clearly written this guide gives a basis for understanding both Adler's unique theories and the development of twentieth-century psychology, in which his work has played such an important part.

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Book SynopsisMotivation is the key to success in life, particularly in the martial arts. Students need motivation to achieve their goals. Instructors need motivation to give their best to every class. And more importantly, every instructor must understand the keys to motivating their students to stay focused and enthusiastic in their daily workouts. This book is divided into two types of motivation: the inspiration section, with hundreds of motivational sayings to inspire you and the application section, with hundreds of specific things you can do to get motivated or motivate others. Also includes the theory of motivation and the difference between good and bad methods of motivating others.

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Book SynopsisThis text uses case studies to trace the human journey toward personal wholeness. It explores Jung's method of "active imagination", and includes examples of many powerful archetypal forces that apply both to men and women.

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Book Synopsis7 Steps to Emotional Intelligence reveals the structure behind Emotional Intelligence (EI), utilising its unique framework to combine EI and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). This model-based guide, packed with powerful exercises and self-assessment techniques, enables you to design your own Emotional Quotient (EQ) improvement system and participate in an intensive EQ excellence course that draws on the self-programming practices of NLP. A functionally-formatted guide to improving your EQ, this book serves as a textbook of EI theory, a manual of NLP techniques, and a workbook to systematically lead you through the process of dynamic EQ improvement.Trade Review"7 Steps to Emotional Intelligence is a structured guide, a workbook packed with individual exercises and self-assessments - an intensive course in EQ excellence ..." Judith Pearson, PhD

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Book SynopsisThis book will ignite your CURIOSITY and IMAGINATION unleashing and motivating your natural ability to evade the menacing threat of DESPERATION & REGRET, in your cramped and insufficient time on earth. Without HOPE your heart will truly die but hope isn't enough to fulfil your DREAMS. 'Motivation from a Tortured Mind' with its unconventional and provocative approach will: inspire your BELIEF, stimulate your DESIRE and undoubtedly agitate and reawaken the dazzling FIGHT that is dormant within every cell of your body. Fascinated by the incredible power and fortitude of the human psyche, throughout the entirety of my life and career, I've studied people in one way or another from the analysis and hypothesis of Human Psychology & Behaviour to the indisputable, tangible lives of real people. I sincerely hope 'Motivation from a Tortured Mind' incites and arouses your spectacular mind and manages to instigate even a miniscule positive change in your perception, attitude and belief, widening your vision and bringing into sharp focus the destination you crave.

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Book Synopsis"We often find that the state of not-knowing can be a precursor to moments of rich discovery which possess a dynamic, transformative power that exceeds any prior expectation." From the Introduction In daily life, when we see, hear or touch something that we don't recognise, we are instantly at our most alert. In that condition of 'not-knowing' we are in a state of alive, lithe awareness: asking questions, inviting input, open to learning, looking for significance and meaning...These essays, most by practising psychotherapists, some of them Buddhists, take as their starting point the idea that not-knowing is fundamental to conscious reflection and the desire to know must always arise in the first instance from the self-awareness of not-knowing. Read in any order, on waking, before sleeping or when in doubt...they will be of interest to anyone who has ever sat in either chair in a psychotherapist's or counsellor's room - as well as anyone troubled or intrigued by what it takes to live comfortably and well in a condition of not knowing all (or even any) of the answers.

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Book Synopsis`It's All in My Head!' is Mick's story. Mick is a normal Dutch guy who hears voices inside his head other people can't hear. Is he crazy, psychotic, or a schizophrenic? Mick's answer to all of these questions is a resounding `NO!' Mick is just a very creative human being! Mick sat down one day and started to illustrate his voices. Taking these illustrations as a starting point, he introduces you to his voices and guides you through the journey he made with these voices. This is a unique and creative story. It is a book of hope for voice hearers, family members, and anyone who is interested in the phenomenon of hearing voices.

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