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Book Synopsis“Goodbye, Anxiety translates sophisticated psychological science into a helpful, hopeful, step-by-step guide for bringing worries and nerves under control.”—Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled and Under Pressure In today’s world, who isn’t feeling stressed? From the everyday—work, school, relationships, social media—to the unprecedented, you may often feel anxious and overwhelmed. That’s why psychologist Terri Bacow, Ph.D., developed this workbook to help you find relief with accessible and helpful writing exercises designed to diminish worries, insecurities, fears, conflicts, and stressors for your unique issues.Learn practical, yet highly effective, coping skills developed from cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other scientifically-based therapy approaches to use whenever you’re feeling anxious. Includes: 100+ journaling prompts that offer space to write down your worries and release your anxious feelings 40+ CBT- and DBT-based strategies to help you challenge worry thoughts and conquer anxiety-inducing thinking patterns 50+ practical tools, including coping strategies and supportive statements that you can use whenever you feel anxiety starting to take hold Say goodbye to anxiety, let go of worries, and take back your life! Trade Review“Goodbye, Anxiety translates sophisticated psychological science into a helpful, hopeful, step-by-step guide for bringing worries and nerves under control. Dr. Terri Bacow has created an invaluable resource that will help teens and young adults understand how anxiety works, how to manage it, and how to find a lasting sense of calm.” —Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled and Under Pressure “Wow! This book does the near impossible. It gives you a practical, simple, proven way to eliminate toxic worry from your life and subdue anxiety.”—Edward Hallowell, MD, author of ADHD 2.0 “Goodbye, Anxiety offers support, empathy and—most importantly—actionable activities and guidance to help readers overcome worry, increase self-esteem and feel less alone. I couldn't recommend this book more highly.”—Lindsey Pollak, New York Times–bestselling author of Getting from College to Career and Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work “Goodbye Anxiety is a book that you will use and re-use as you navigate life and all it throws at you.”—Rachel L. Goldman, PhD, clinical assistant professor at NYU School of Medicine, licensed psychologist, media contributor, speaker, and consultant “Dr. Bacow is an incredibly gifted scholar and clinician who has designed such an innovative, user-friendly tool for youth—Goodbye, Anxiety is full of evidence-based strategies to help teens manage worry and anxiety.” —Donna B. Pincus, PhD, CAS Feld Family Professor of Teaching Excellence at Boston University and author of Growing Up Brave: Expert Strategies for Helping Your Child Overcome Fear, Stress, and Anxiety “Goodbye, Anxiety should be essential reading for everyone. Dr. Bacow does a superb job communicating evidenced-based practices to her audience in an age-appropriate and highly entertaining manner.” —Jaime Zuckerman, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist, media contributor, mental health social media influencer, author, and podcast host of It’s Me, Dr. Z with JB “Goodbye, Anxiety provides a welcoming format for teens, young adults (and, shh…even their parents!) to develop and refine an accessible toolkit and habits that will help them to successfully navigate anxiety now and in the future.” —Jill Emanuele, PhD, senior director of the Mood Disorders Center at Child Mind Institute “Goodbye, Anxiety blends effective techniques for managing emotions and distress with an engaging, witty, and useful journal format that allows you to helpfully examine and manage anxiety-related behaviors.” —Jill Ehrenreich-May, PhD, professor and director of the Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment Program at University of Miami“With this book, Dr. Bacow brings her time-tested, highly sought-after clinical skills directly to your home, no appointment necessary. A must-read for anyone looking to reduce the impact of stress and anxiety on their minds, bodies, and lives.” —Uraina Clark, PhD, assistant professor of neurology, director of the Neuropsychology and Neuroimaging Laboratory, and associate director of the MD-PhD Dual Degree Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Book SynopsisAchieving and sustaining success is difficult. Why do some people struggle to get started or stay the course? Why do others seem to sabotage their hard-earned victories? What makes some people stumble and fall, when they seem to possess the requisite skills to soar? Most importantly, what can be done to change these patterns and their outcomes? Based on years of research, MASTERING FEAR answers these questions and many more with its surprising perspective on stress, fear and the single most important skill necessary to achieve maximum results. Studies worldwide have tracked the lives of hundreds of individuals over decades in search of the foundations of excellence. Dr. Maurer has culled and refined this data, dispelling current myths and revealing practical strategies to maximise passion and performance in any individual, team or organisation. In MASTERING FEAR, you will discover that:Stress can''t be cured, because stress as we know it does not exist.Fear plays a crucial role in undermining - or driving - all success.There is one skill you absolutely must see in others before you can trust them.You may already possess the single most critical skill for achieving and sustaining success in all key areas of life!

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Book SynopsisThis is a book for seekers of personal development and planetary healing. Imagine a vertical axis running through the center of your being, from your deepest roots up to your highest aspirations. This is the Tree, which anchors and centers you. Now imagine this Tree encircled by concentric rings of family, friends, all of humanity, and the encompassing beauty of nature. This is the Hoop of relationship. This simple yet life-changing volume fully explains for the first time the power of these two ubiquitous symbols to bring us a whole new understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. Through explorations of their deep meaning in psychology, Native American and other spiritual traditions, myth and fairy tale, author Chris Hoffman shows how we can use the Hoop and the Tree to be happier in our relationships, increase our connection with nature, create a more functional society, and live lives of balance and fulfillment. This twentieth anniversary edition, revised and expanded, offers additional insights into practical applications, describes the initiations needed for a fully lived life, and gives simple exercises for visualizing and integrating one’s own deep structure of wholeness.Trade Review"GroundbreakingHighly recommended." The Midwest Book Review"A persuasive view of balance, focus, and personal and global wholeness." NAPRA ReView"Therapeutic, enlightening, and a joy to read." The Bloomsbury Review"Gives us tools to heal our psyches and bring us closer to experiencing the deep inter-connectedness of all life." AHP Perspective (Association for Humanistic Psychology)"All those interested in ecopsychology, as well as anyone concerned with therapy, mythology, spirituality or personal growth, will find rich and rewarding material here. I recommend it highly." Elizabeth J. Roberts, Ed.D, co-editor of Prayers for a Thousand Years , Earth Prayers , and Life Prayers"I loved it. An integrative, life-sustaining, eco-spiritual point of view and practice. This book helps us to widen the boundaries of our compassion." Ralph Metzner, Ph.D., author of Green Psychology"Compelling, grounded, full of hope can be easily followed in our daily activities." Marc Bekoff, author of Strolling With Our Kin, Minding Animals , and The Ten Trusts (with Jane Goodall)"I admire the gentle simplicity of this book, the way it endeavors to connect us backthrough the power of story and the healing strength of natureto the rootedness that so much of the modern world has lost. In our Native traditions we speak of seven generations, how our deeds will affect those who come long after us. A deep understanding of that responsibility is at the heart of The Hoop and The Tree ." Joseph Bruchac, Nulhegan Abenaki Nation, Author of Our Stories Remember and the bestselling Keepers of the Earth seriesTable of Contents1 The Shape of All Shapes 2 All My Relations: The Hoop 3 The Holy Tree 4 The Hoop and the Tree: The Deep Structure of the Whole Self 5 Go in Beauty 6 The Hoop and the Tree for Healing and Transformation

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Book SynopsisIt’s easy to make a resolution, but it’s also really easy to quit. And the more you want to change, the more opportunity there is to give up. Betsy Schow knows that game pretty well as when, a few years ago, she decided once and for all to lose weight. She lost 75 pounds and she’s kept it off. The Quitter’s Guide to Finishing shows readers how they can apply Schow’s unique finishing philosophy to all aspects of their lives. With humorous anecdotes and no-holds-barred frankness, Schow outlines how goal makers can move beyond “the starter’s high” and shift their perceptions in a way that allows them to actually complete their unfinished projects. The Quitter’s Guide to Finishing emphasizes action-oriented goals, planning without escape routes, using healthy rewards as motivation, and dozens of other tips and tricks to get you past the finish line.

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Book SynopsisEven in the best of circumstances, life can sometimes seem like a parade of traumatic events. The good news is we come equipped with the ability to grow from our adverse experiences. Researchers call this response “post-traumatic growth,” or PTG. Psychologist and mindfulness educator Dr. Christopher Willard has gathered essential mind–body tools for PTG into one concise volume. After a brief crash course in the latest research on trauma and the mind–body connection, we learn to access our innate resilience through body-based practices, mindful awareness, and generating compassion for ourselves and others. This is the first easy-access guide to handling the traumas of everyday life, with a retro-modern design that follows on the author’s popular mindfulness titles for children. With just enough of the latest research to inspire confidence in our ability to regulate our trauma responses, and in the friendly voice of a fellow human under stress, Dr. Willard kindly guides us through a variety of strategies to help us more easily “grow through what we go through.”

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Book SynopsisAn empowering guide to help you navigate those times when your life turns upside down and inside out?and the radical shift in consciousness you can access in the process There's nothing safe or comfortable about having your life overturned. Whether the upheaval comes in the form of a world-shaking event or something as intimate as a broken relationship, medical emergency, or personal loss?the result leaves us feeling profoundly disturbed and unsure of what to do next. Yet what if such moments of crisis were actually gateways to expanding our consciousness and finding more freedom than we ever thought possible? At these times, we enter what Valerie Gangas calls "deep shift." For Valerie, her own deep shift came after she lost her mother. In her struggles with depression and despair, she became fascinated by what comes next when our lives are upended. "There's no 'back to normal,'" she says. "Deep shifting is a process that means letting go of the person you thought you were. These times compel us to turn to what we're all here to do?wake up, transform, and come home to our true selves." In Deep Shift walks you through the journey from the moment "shift really hits the fan" to your return to the world as a changed human. Here, Valerie offers research-driven insights, relatable stories, and practices and journal exercises to help reframe the hard times, embrace change as a gateway to awakening?and ultimately learn to become a "natural shifter" who can flow gracefully with whatever life throws at you. Valerie shares the profound, often hidden benefits of being "in deep shift," including: Freedom from troubling distractions and anxiety about the future Knowing it's okay to just be you Resting in deep acceptance of what is instead of fixating on what you may have wanted Enhanced mental clarity and creativity Feeling more emotionally grounded and balanced In Deep Shift is an empowering guide, offering reassurance and support during times of major life change?to help you remember that even in the hardest times, your sense of hope, purpose, and joy is always within reach.

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Book SynopsisAn affirmation can be your most potent ally for immediate self-care when you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in negative thinking. “Affirmations are like friends you can call on when you need protection, grounding, encouragement, or a reminder of your strengths,” says Dr. Judith Orloff. “For empaths and all caring people, they are a crucial element of self-care.” With Affirmations for Empaths, this trusted empathy expert and “godmother of the empath movement” presents a new resource filled with her favorite affirmations to support sensitive people. Affirmations are powerful tools that can radically enhance the quality of your life - especially when used daily. Dr. Orloff offers key strategies for getting the most out of affirmations, with guidance for strengthening your intentions, reinforcing the energy of affirmations, and creatively personalising your practice. You’ll have 52 affirmations to practice, with space for weekly journaling, organised into eight topics - including balancing your emotions, finding purpose, building healthy relationships, and more.

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Book SynopsisWhat keeps you Guilt? Shame? Self-doubt? Fear? Don't let any of those stand in the way of God's grand plan for you.Passion for Fashion will reveal that we are more than the clothes we wear or the accessories we add to an out?t—all for the sake of looking good on the outside. We are more than good looks and fancy clothes. Learn how our outside shines based on what we have on the inside.God created you to live with signi?cance, purpose and joy, and be an astounding person. You can be that person. Con?dentially walk the runway of life. And you can start today!

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Book SynopsisIt's time to shape up your empathy muscle. Empathy is in short supply these days-and it's hurting us. From the rise in workplace bullying to increased anxiety and depression, a lack of empathy for one another is wearing away at the gears of society, grinding us down to the nubs. The very technology that is supposed to keep us connected is actually driving us apart, with face-to-face interactions on the decline, and news filtered through an echo chamber that shelters us from other points of view. But all is not lost. Just as physical workouts strengthen your body, there are ways to build up your empathy as well. In Tell Me More About That, brand strategist and thought leader Rob Volpe draws on his years conducting thousands of in-home interviews with everyday people to illustrate the 5 Steps to Empathy-the actions you can take to build a strong and reflexive empathy muscle. Through humorous and moving accounts of interactions with folks from every walk of life, Volpe recounts how, what often began in a stranger's house as a talk about brands and daily habits, could blossom at any minute into a conversation about family, relationships, hopes, and dreams. With empathy, we can all learn and understand more than we ever imagined possible.

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Book SynopsisWhat if you cared for your life the way the NICU cares for its patients? Imagine standing over a newborn and whispering, "I hope you work your fingers to the bone chasing someone else's notion of the 'good life' until you're so exhausted you don't remember who you are or why you matter." It's unthinkable. Yet that's where many of us find ourselves as adults: depleted, feeling stuck, and certain that life's opportunities have passed us by. Isn't it time we treated ourselves with more care? In this remarkable book of personal and professional transformation, Sue Ludwig, a neonatal therapist, shares how her tiny patients in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) guided her to step off her hamster wheel of existence and into a new way of living. Through real patient stories, reflection, and practical tools, she reveals how, by following the lead of these in her care, she found her way to a more vibrant, purposeful, and impactful life than she ever imagined possible-and how you can, too. You can break out of survival mode, take charge of your energy, and redirect it toward development and growth-just as Ludwig's fragile NICU patients do. Moment by moment, baby step by baby step, chapter by chapter, you'll come to see that your energy and potential aren't gone. They're not even lost. They're simply waiting for you to reclaim them.

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Book Synopsis‘Of one thing in life we can be sure. The quality of our life in the future will depend on the quality of our thinking.’Why are we so prone to be negative? And how can we become more positive, both as individuals and as a society? The answer lies in the way we think. The key to positive thinking is developing new concepts, whether this means coming up with a brand new idea or just looking at an existing one in a new light. If we make a deliberate and positive effort to change our thinking we can secure a positive future, and we can harness the focused power of human thinking by releasing it from its pettiness. Edward the Bono is the Nobel Prize nominated father of creative thinking and the master of training the mind to think the right way. He wrote the multi-million copy bestseller Six Thinking Hats and many other revolutionary works on how to think. This classic work was first published in 1979, and since then our belief in the power of positive thinking has only become stronger.

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Book SynopsisSelf Mapping will take you on a journey of Self discovery, through the stages of Self Awareness, Self Belief, Self Image, Self Esteem, Self Acceptance, Self Love, Self Actualization, Self Integration and Self Renewal. Each of these stages are covered in individual chapters, and steps for creating your Self Map are given at the end of each chapter. The system is designed to help you become the best you, in outlook, attitude and actions. As you work through the book you will create your own Self Map, using the template provided along with a combination of words and images. Creating your Self Map can happen in a single hour-long session, or be spread over many sessions and several days. Once completed it serves both as a conscious reminder about who you choose to become and a subconscious command to make it happen. By regularly meditating on your Self Map you can integrate your Low-self ego with your High-Self spirit to become your True Self; your natural and authentic self, or to put it simply, be yourself.

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Book SynopsisInternationally acclaimed behavioral science and social media expert Dr. Brian Primack, MD, PhD, makes the realist's argument that we do not need to give up social media, delete all of our online accounts, or discard our phones to live healthier, happier lives. Dr. Primack shows how what we consume online affects our well-being, and in response he gives us a personalized "tech diet" for enjoying a balanced relationship with social media. Arming readers with new, evidence-based research, You Are What You Click teaches us why many of our current social media habits may be making us feel more alone and depressed. He then empowers us to take back control by being selective about the way we spend our time online. Primack's research reveals how surprising nuances may modify the effect of social media use, such as our personality traits, how many different platforms we use, and whether we've met our social media friends face-to-face. With short, actionable chapters, you'll learn how to: • Break off toxic relationships and select positive ones instead. • Overcome comparison syndrome. • Fill your feed with uplifting content. • Manage your news intake and stop doomscrolling. • Improve your sleep, create "tech holidays," and much more. With innovative science, and an engaging new protocol for managing your relationship with technology, you'll discover how to find inspiring, creative ways to make social media work for you.

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Book SynopsisWhat makes a genius different? Is a genius born or made? In this exploration of creativity, the author reveals that there is no special trait of genius. Rather than being gifted above ordinary people, a genius will give expression to subtle nusances, and perceptions that others ignore.

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Book SynopsisPacked with hundreds of exclusive interviews with top sports stars, here are the secrets of how to gain a champion's mindset.What psychological traits link Novak Djokovic and Jessica Ennis-Hill? Or Sebastian Vettel and Nadia Comaneci? What goes through an athlete's head when their life's work is at stake? What separates those who can stay at the top from those who can't? How do daredevils suppress the fear of death? What exactly is that near-mystical state known as 'the zone'?Drawing on over a hundred exclusive interviews with elite athletes from sports ranging from F1 to swimming, base jumping and cycling, In the Zone investigates with intelligence and clarity the mental processes by which champions are made.

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Book SynopsisNoble Purpose draws upon religious, philosophical and literary writings to show how humans in many cultures and historical epochs have pursued noble purposes by answering God's call as each hears it. Noble purpose can be pursued both in heroic acts and in everyday behaviour.

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Book SynopsisIf you want to succeed, said John D. Rockefeller Jr., you should strike out on new paths rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success. Tinker explores fresh strategies and provides a clear path to a brighter future in your workplace beyond comfort zone mentality and worn out practices.

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Book SynopsisDo you want to attain higher positions? Playbook, Strategies for Being a Standout Performer,a new book by Glenn Van Ekeren. Peter Drucker said, There are two types of people in the business community, those who produce results and those who give you reasons why they didn't. Playbook is the right place to look. Achievement in business has to start from within yourself. Playbook will help you to:Learn simple success strategies, Work Smarter, Tap into your potential and blaze a path togreatness.

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Book SynopsisWhat ever happened to silence? Actually nothing, and Harry Wilmer takes great pains to show how we have submerged it under a toxic barrage of noise. Using both clinical examples of the power of silence from his case histories, and cultural values of silence, he uncovers a astonishing theme in the Japanese idea of MA as silence. Wilmer points out how silence gives meaning to words, dreams, thought, action and music. From his long experience as a Jungian analyst, he weaves his ideas into an eminently practical treatise on the phenomenology of silence. With many references to literature as well as his personal life experiences and crises, he offers a readable and important new story of the universal and spiritual significance of silence in a world of jackhammer noise.

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Book SynopsisWomen want to be all of themselves and want to be their own selves, not examples of types. They want to work out their own individual combinations of what have been called the masculine and feminine parts of themselves. This book focuses on that possibility, on women receiving themselves, all of themselves, wisely and gladly.

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