Self Help & Mindfulness

Just 77 days to a happier, more prosperous life! From Here to Financial Happiness is the day-by-day guide for anyone dreaming of a better life. Whether you’re dealing with debt, uncertain about retirement or simply want to get a grip on your finances, this book can put you on the road to happiness with a simple 11-week journey. Just 5-10 minutes a day to think about money, your habits, your goals, and your dreams. What steps can you take today to get your finances on track? What bad habits, bad investments, and misconceptions should you let go of? This book is packed with 77 days’ worth of real, actionable guidance for getting your money right—for good. It’s not an investment scheme, not extreme couponing, not something else to add to your daily to-do list. Instead, it’s about changing you—and the way you handle and think about money—so you can start building the life of your dreams. The next 11 weeks will be a revelation: Some days you’ll learn about finance, other days you’ll learn about yourself. Many days, you will be given a concrete list of things to do—right at that moment—to start steering your financial situation onto the right path. Learn how to stack the financial odds in your favor Amass savings for retirement, the children’s college or that next financial emergency Change your perspective on money and its role in your life Get your financial house in order—and keep it that way A better life is possible. You do have the power to change things for the better. From Here to Financial Happiness is your personal roadmap to financial freedom.

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Sustainable Home is a stylish, inspirational and practical guidebook to maintaining a more environmentally friendly household. Sustainable lifestyle blogger and professional Christine Liu takes you on a tour through the rooms of your home – the living area, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom – offering tips, tricks and 18 step-by-step projects designed to help you lead a more low-impact lifestyle. From guidance on decluttering and living minimally to advice about plant-based foods to tips on repairing old clothes, this book touches every aspect of home life. Whether its by making your own toothpaste, converting to renewable energy sources, reducing your consumption of plastic, growing your own herb garden or upcycling old pieces of furniture, the projects in this book offer numerous ways – both big and small – to make a difference. With environmental issues at the forefront of global politics, the desire to make small changes on an individual level is on the rise; this book will guide anyone hoping to make a difference, but who perhaps don’t know where to begin.

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The New York Times best-selling author of My Stroke of Insight blends neuroanatomy with psychology to show how we can short-circuit emotional reactivity and find our way to peace.For half a century we have been trained to believe that our right brain hemisphere is our emotional brain, while our left brain houses our rational thinking. Now neuroscience shows that it’s not that simple: in fact, our emotional limbic tissue is evenly divided between our two hemispheres. Consequently, each hemisphere has both an emotional brain and a thinking brain. In this groundbreaking new book, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor—author of the New York Times bestseller My Stroke of Insight—presents these four distinct modules of cells as four characters that make up who we are: Character 1, Left Thinking; Character 2, Left Emotion; Character 3, Right Emotion; and Character 4, Right Thinking. Everything we think, feel, or do is dependent upon brain cells to perform that function. Since each of the Four Characters stems from specific groups of cells that feel unique inside of our body, they each display particular skills, feel specific emotions, or think distinctive thoughts. In Whole Brain Living, available in paperback for the first time, Dr. Taylor blends neuroanatomy with psychology to help us:Get acquainted with our own Four Characters, observe how they show up in our daily life, and learn to identify and relate to them in others as wellApply the wisdom of the Four Characters to every area of life—from work to relationships to health Use a powerful practice called the Brain Huddle—a tool for bringing our Four Characters into conversation with one another—to short-circuit emotional reactivity, tap our characters’ respective strengths, and choose which one to embody in any situation The more we become familiar with each of the characters in ourselves and others, the more power we gain over our thoughts, our feelings, our relationships, and our lives. Indeed, we discover that we have the power to choose who and how we want to be in every moment. And when our Four Characters work together and balance one another as a whole brain, we gain a radical new road map to deep inner peace.

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Are You an Empath? - Have you ever been labeled as ''too emotional''? - Do you get overwhelmed during confrontations and arguments? - Do you take on other people''s emotions and stress? - Do you like being outside, walking barefoot and connecting with nature? Does This Sound Like You? - I have trouble sleeping and often have bouts of insomnia. - Sometimes people in my life don''t understand that I need my alone time. - I have a hard time setting healthy boundaries for myself. - I can become anxious or worried for no reason. If any of this sounds familiar, you''re probably an empath. Empaths take on the emotions of others in addition to their own, so it can be hard to handle so many feelings at once. This book is full of easy-to-use interactive prompts and expert tips and techniques that will help you learn how to embrace your emotions and develop your empath gifts.

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Empaths have much to offer as healers, creatives, friends, lovers, and innovators. Yet highly sensitive and empathic people often give too much at the expense of their own well-being — and end up absorbing the stress of others. “To stay healthy and happy,” writes Dr. Judith Orloff, “you must be ready with daily self-care practices that work.” With Thriving as an Empath, Dr. Orloff provides an invaluable resource to help you protect yourself from the stresses of an overwhelming world and embrace the “gift of being different.” Building on the principles Dr. Orloff introduced in The Empath’s Survival Guide, this book brings you 365 days of self-care practices and support for becoming a compassionate, empowered empath. Thriving as an Empath was created to help you grow and flourish without internalizing the emotions and pain of others. “These self-care techniques have been lifesaving for me and my patients,” writes Dr. Orloff. “I feel so strongly about regular self-care because I want you to enjoy the extraordinary gifts of sensitivity—including an open heart, intuition, and an intimate connection with the natural world.”

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For a sensitive person, the right support at the right moment can make the difference between a day of feeling overwhelmed and a day in which your precious gifts of sensitivity bring new joys, insights, and ways to express your creativity. With The Empath's Empowerment Deck, Dr. Judith Orloff offers a powerful and immediately accessible tool to provide daily inspiration, guidance, meditative reflections, and in-the-moment support whenever we need it. "The special magic of these cards is that they provide instant guidance for any situation that you will face," says Dr. Orloff. With her bestselling books and online teachings on empaths, Dr. Orloff has emerged as a trailblazer for helping highly sensitive people adapt and thrive in the modern world. In The Empath's Empowerment Deck, she has created a resource for sensitive, caring people who want the clarity of intuitive guidance to inform their relationships and life choices. Empaths who consult these cards will be transported from an overactive mind to access your most heartfelt goals, visions, and true destiny. The cards are beautifully designed to uplift and inspire, help us reconnect with our intuition, enhance self-care, maintain healthy boundaries, tune in to the natural world, and much more.

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Robert Kiyosaki — author of the #1 Personal Finance book of all time — has built a legacy around simplifying complex and often-confusing subjects like money and investing. He continues to challenge conventional wisdom and asks the questions that will help readers sift through today's information overload to uncover ways to assess what's real… and what isn't. And use truth and facts as a foundation for taking control of their financial lives. In this new book—that will be released, by chapter, online to invite reader feedback and questions that will be included in the print and e-book editions—Robert fights what’s ‘fake’ and helps readers differentiate between what’s real…and what isn’t. Robert pulls no punches in his assessment of what is passed off as ‘fact’ or conventional wisdom and believes that a strong foundation—for anything we want to build—needs to start with solid, true information. In today’s uncertain times, creating a secure financial future and the peace of mind that comes with it starts with taking action and taking control. In FAKE: Fake Money, Fake Teachers, Fake Assets, Robert delivers insights and answers that help ordinary people—who probably haven’t had a lot of financial education—determine what’s ‘real’ and relevant to their financial lives. Every day we are bombarded with news reports and information and opinions… How do we decipher fact from fiction? How do we differentiate between truth and lies? And determine what’s real… from what isn’t? Kiyosaki believes that it starts with education, financial education designed to make us smarter with our money—and able to fight what’s fake and use what isn’t to secure our financial future.

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FEATURED ON Deliciously Ella: The Podcast - 10 Ways to De-Stress Your LifeWith tips from leading experts in every field, The Little Book of Life Skills is the ultimate guide to solving the trickiest tasks in your day, making life easier with more time to do things that bring you joy.We all have areas of our lives that make us feel disorganised, unprepared or stressed out. From creating a calmer morning routine to setting yourself up for a good night's sleep, and everything in between, there are easy and proven ways to do things better. Whether you need advice on how to end an argument, iron a shirt or keep your inbox under control, Erin has spoken to experts including Arianna Huffington and Gretchen Rubin, and condensed their wisdom into easy to follow steps for all of life's simple and not-so-simple tasks, such as:- Working from home effectively- Keeping a houseplant alive- Unplugging from your phone- Walking into a room with confidence, and many moreThe Little Book of Life Skills offers simple strategies for streamlining your life. It's the perfect guide for anybody who wants to get their life in order, be more efficient throughout the day and finally learn the best way to fold that tricky fitted sheet!'If you've ever struggled with making a great cheeseboard, exiting a party gracefully or keeping a houseplant alive (um, guilty!), this is the book for you!' - Rachel Ray'A really interesting read that you will turn to again and again.' - Woman's Way

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The importance of achieving focus goes well beyond your own productivity. Deep focus allows you to lead others successfully, find clarity amid uncertainty, and heighten your sense of professional fulfillment. Yet the forces that challenge sustained focus range from dinging phones to office politics to life's everyday worries. This book explains how to strengthen your ability to focus, manage your team's attention, and break the cycle of distraction. This volume includes the work of: Daniel Goleman Heidi Grant Amy Jen Su Rasmus Hougaard HOW TO BE HUMAN AT WORK. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

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This is not a "How to." There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to routine. Dr. Iscovich shares his original study of routine—learn through his observations how routine can improve longevity, performance, and adaptability. You will be better equipped to construct a routine that works best for you! Conventional wisdom suggests that the best way to navigate our noisy new world is to accept change. Open up to novelty. Go with the flow. Live in the moment. Embrace the relentless pelting of content minute by minute. But routine experts Angel Iscovich, MD, Joe Garner, and Michael Ashley are here to say that’s a bad idea. Humans don’t just benefit from structure; they require it. Years of observation and practice led to their breakthrough concept of routineology, the key to optimize your life and the cure for crisis. Routineology’s fundamental prescriptive is to look inside and live your life in a “time bubble” to find purpose, meaning, and joy. Offering insights from top performers and stories of triumph over adversity, this book demonstrates that routine isn’t just a good idea—it’s imperative for surviving and thriving today. Live a life of deeper meaning and navigate toward a better world with The Art of Routine.

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All Great Coaches Are Good Leaders But Not All Good Leaders Are Great Coaches Coach ’Em Way Up teaches readers to exhibit their best thinking, set a great example, assess how you teach, lead with confidence, and mentor others to put them on a path to lasting competitive greatness while becoming great people, too. Based on the teachings of legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, readers get effective leadership strategies for creating a culture of excellence in today’s modern workplace. Simply put, Coach ‘Em Way Up does for readers what John Wooden did for decades: guide you to achieve true success challenge you to reach extraordinary levels of performance prepare you to coach yourself and others to be the very best inspire you to pursue not just greatness but also goodness Make John Wooden a coach and mentor for your future. Allow him to coach you to coach yourself, your team, and business up—all the way up.

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Infuse your day with positivity and possibility with these 250 empowering activities, encouraging quotes, and uplifting meditations to live with each day filled with optimism and hope.Hope is more than a feeling or moment. It’s an outlook, belief, and way of being that can bring strength and resilience whenever times are tough. But sometimes it can be hard to find hope in everyday life. Filled with inspiring ways to help you develop and nourish a mindset full of potential optimism each and every day, The Book of Hope is here when you need it most. Now you can discover the practical skills, habits, thoughts, and actions you need to cultivate strong relationships with yourself and others and find a connection with your larger purpose and meaning. These 250 activities and inspirational quotes will help you stay grounded, find positivity, and perceive new possibilities—no matter what you’re facing!

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Here’s a secret: you are already amazing Being amazing doesn’t mean having a so-called flawless body, a brilliant career or a picture-perfect relationship. The fact is, there is nobody quite like you, and this alone is absolutely remarkable. Brimming with thought-provoking advice, quotes and affirmations, this book will help you to push your boundaries, embrace your inner confidence and learn to truly love yourself. So be inspired, be optimistic and be assured, because life is too short to spend doubting yourself.

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Bringing rays of happiness and hope, one page at a time.Packed full of sayings, quotes, personal mantras and oodles of positivity, The Little Book of Sunshine is the perfect tool to pierce through any gathering dark clouds. Celebrating the rejuvenating power of sunshine and the green shoots of hope it brings, this book is the inspiration you're looking for when you're in need of some summery vibes on dark days.With affirmations to start your day, news stories that will put a smile on your face and ideas to bring happiness to other people's lives, as well as some of the little things in life that give people untold joy - this is the silver lining you've been looking for.From the fragile beauty of sunrise to the majestic calm of sunset, the sun's rays nourish us throughout the day, bringing us light, warmth, growth and the promise of daily renewal. Who doesn't love to raise their face to the sun and bask in the glow? This cheerful, uplifting book is a little ray of sunshine in your pocket whenever you're feeling down."Keep your face always towards the sunshine, and the shadows will fall behind you." Anonymous proverbDid you know sunshine improves your sleep and reduces stress through regulating your melatonin levels; strengthens your immune system by increasing your vitamin D; and fights depression by boosting your serotonin?

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The New York Times Bestseller *** As featured on The Joe Rogan Experience and Diary of a CEO ***Are we hardwired to crave more? From food and stuff to information and influence, why can't we ever get enough?Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and one of the world's leading experts on behavior change, shows that the problem isn't you. The problem is the scarcity loop, left over from our ancient ancestors, who had to constantly seek and consume to survive. For the scarcity loop to work, you need three things: opportunity, unpredictable rewards and quick repeatability. New technology and institutions - from dating and entertainment apps to our food and economic systems - are exploiting the scarcity loop, leading to us all developing "scarcity brain". We're bombarded with subversive "scarcity cues," subtle triggers that lead us into low-reward cravings that hurt us in the long run. Scarcity cues can be direct and all-encompassing, like a sagging economy. Or they can be subtle and slight, like our neighbour buying a shiny new car.Easter traveled the world to consult with remarkable innovators and leading scientists who are finding surprising solutions for our scarcity brain. He discovered simple tactics that can move us towards an abundance mindset, cement healthy habits, and allow us to live our lives to the fullest and appreciate what we have, including how to: - Detect hidden scarcity cues to stop cravings before they start, from a brilliant slot machine designer in a Las Vegas casino laboratory- Turn alone time into the ultimate happiness hack, from artisanal coffee-making Benedictine monks Reignite your exploration gene for a more exciting and fulfilling life, from an astronaut onboard the International Space Station- Reframe how we think about and fix addiction and bad habits, from Iraq's chief psychiatrist- Recognize when you have enough, from a woman who left a million-dollar career path to adventure the worldOur world is overloaded with everything we're built to crave. The fix for scarcity brain isn't to blindly aim for less. It's to understand why we crave more in the first place, shake our worst habits, and use what we already have better. Then we can experience life in a new, and more satisfying way.

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Do we really have all we need within us to be happier, healthier, less stressed, or anxious in life? This book shows you how that can be true - people who apply this book's practices in their life have been shown to experience these benefits. You will learn how you can build your happiness and manage your stress at the same time! Dr. Ryan Niemiec, a global leader in character strengths and mindfulness, expertly walks you through how you can develop your best qualities. Some of these qualities - whether it is courage, zest, creativity, mindfulness, hope, self-regulation, or leadership - may be hidden, blocked, or lost. They are awaiting your discovery! Modern science is revealing new pathways for living a full life. The practices and ideas compiled in this book are some of the best strategies available to help you lead that life of authenticity, peace,strength, and meaning. And, these strategies aren't just for you - they're for all of us. They help build stronger relationships and contribute to the greater good. Packed with stories, practices, tips, and insightful research findings, this book has everything you need to work with your strengths and your mindfulness. What you have here is a toolbox of strategies for life. The toolbox is woven together in a process that you can easily tailor to your current work, family, and social life. This book can be also used in conjunction with participation in the groundbreaking Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice program.

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Honjok is the South Korean term for loners and for those who undertake activities alone. Living and being alone is a growing, global phenomenon fed in part by the isolation that social media and technology can bring and by more people opting to remain single.This beautiful and timely book analyzes the trend and explains the difference between lonely and alone; how introspection can present opportunities for self-discovery and building self esteem and how solitude can be nurtured to help foster more happiness and fulfilment. Giving practical, psychological and inspirational support, this book will help those embarking on their solo adventure to embrace solitude and independence with confidence.

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Life’s journey is not always smooth sailing, but there are ways of charting your own course. This compact book is packed with simple but effective tips and advice to ease your mind in times of turbulence, and help you find calm in every situation.

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Ob Smartphone, Auto oder Kühlschrank - unser Alltag spielt sich in einer technisch geprägten Welt ab. In diesem Buch begleitet Wilfried Schlagenhauf Sie durch die faszinierende Welt der technischen Kultur. Nach der Lektüre dieses Buches werden Sie über manches technische Phänomen besser Bescheid wissen, die zugrundeliegenden Konstruktions- und Funktionsprinzipien kennen und technische Lösungen als clevere Antworten auf menschliche Bedürfnisse verstehen. Und es wird Ihnen leichter fallen, technische Produkte auszuwählen, zu bewerten und Kaufentscheidungen zu treffen. Spezielles Vorwissen naturwissenschaftlicher oder mathematischer Art brauchen Sie dazu nicht, versprochen! Lassen Sie sich technik-begeistern!

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An actionable guide to mindfulness and practical ethics for any creative professional who wants to make a living without selling their soul.It can be difficult to live according to our values in a complicated world. At a time when capitalism seems most unforgiving but the need for paying work remains high, it is important to learn how we can be more mindful and intentional about our impact — personal, social, economic, and environmental.As designer and creative director Kelly Small had to do to navigate a crisis of ethics and burnout in their career in advertising, we can admit our complicity in problematic systems and take on the responsibility of letting our own conscience guide our decisions.Start with one or many of these 100+ rigorously researched, ultra-practical action steps: Co-create and collaborate Get obsessed with accessibility Demand diverse teams Commit to self-care Make ethics a competitive edge Be mindful of privilege Create for empowerment, not exploitation With a humorous and irreverent tone, Small reveals how when we release unnecessary judgement and become action-oriented, we can clarify the complicated business of achieving an ethical practice in the creative industries. Discover the power of incremental, positive changes in our daily work-lives and the fulfillment of purposeful work.

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Everyday life can be demanding; it's easy to become distracted by so many things that seem important. But in order to achieve the life God has planned for you, you have to make time daily for what's most important - and the building block of a fulfilling life - your relationship with Him.In Closer to God Each Day, Joyce Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, offers a practical way to grow in your intimacy with God. Joyce shares powerful Scripture and personal illustrations that will help you experience the joy and peace that is gained through closeness with Him. You'll begin to navigate life more effectively, make better decisions, and claim the wonderful life you were meant to lead, day by day.

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Since 2010, Singapore citizens and permanent residents have been encouraged to utilise the Lasting Power of Attorney, otherwise known as the LPA, to protect their interests but many in Singapore are still uncertain or unaware about it. Unfortunately, less than 2% of Singaporeans have done an LPA. This book seeks to encourage more people to do the LPA by explaining in clear terms how you can complete the LPA Form 1. Not just a book about the what and how, it first sets out its importance, why it is needed and the dire consequences of not having one. It also dispels myths and misconceptions about LPAs. The book provides interesting cases studies of real-life situations to illustrate the function of the LPA and contains references to other countries and how the LPA and equivalents operate in those jurisdictions.

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From New York Times bestselling author Kris Carr, comes a transformational book about love, loss, and all the life-changing insights we receive when we embrace them.A few years ago, Kris Carr’s world was falling apart. Her father was dying, she had to pivot her business because of the pandemic, and she was on the verge of reaching her twenty-year milestone of living with an incurable Stage IV cancer diagnosis.While sitting in a CVS parking lot, she broke down, finally allowing herself to feel the massive stress and sadness she had been suppressing in order to seem strong for those around her, and for herself.And then she asked herself, “If embracing my intense emotions helped me feel even the slightest bit better, why was I so determined to avoid them? And given how all-encompassing this hint of catharsis felt, where else in my life have I been avoiding grief?”In this book, Kris shares her (embarrassing, painful, helpful, hilarious, and sometimes inappropriate) stories and observations about what to expect when you’re not expecting your world to fall apart.If your life has been turned upside down—whether it be the dissolving of a relationship or marriage, the end of a job or career, any other number of significant unexpected transitions. . . or, like Kris, you are wrestling with the pain that comes from an illness or the death of a loved one, this book is filled with real-life experiences, practices, and insights that can help you feel better—not cured—but better.It will provide comfort and community as you learn that these big messy emotions can be a catalyst to take inventory of your life, figure out what matters most, and reset. . . because as Kris says, “when we’re brave enough to tend to our hearts: Our messy emotions can teach us how to be free––not free from pain, but free from the fear of pain and the barrier it creates to fully living.”

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Best known as the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad — the #1 personal finance book of all time — Robert Kiyosaki has challenged and changed the way tens of millions of people around the world think about money. In FAKE: Fake Money, Fake Teachers, Fake Assets, Robert Kiyosaki delivers insights and answers that help ordinary people — who probably haven't had a lot of financial education — determine what's 'real' and relevant to their financial lives.Robert Kiyosaki has built a legacy around simplifying complex and often-confusing subjects like money and investing. He continues to challenge conventional wisdom and asks the questions that will help readers sift through today's information overload to use truth and facts as a foundation for taking control of their financial lives. Robert pulls no punches in his assessment of what is passed off as 'fact' or conventional wisdom and believes that a strong foundation — for anything we want to build — needs to start with solid, true information. In today's uncertain times, creating a secure financial future and the peace of mind that comes with it starts with taking action and taking control.Every day we are bombarded with news reports and information and opinions. How do we decipher fact from fiction? How do we differentiate between truth and lies? And determine what's real…from what isn't? Robert believes that it starts with education: financial education designed to make us smarter with our money and better able to fight what's fake and use what isn't to secure our financial future.

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Stop juggling and start managing everything you need to do at home and at work.It used to be simple before kids: Say yes to everything, stay late, turn in flawless work, catch up on sleep later. But now you need a different mindset to succeed at work, as a parent, and as a family member.Getting It All Done can't teach you to be in two places at once, but it provides you with expert advice as you manage the challenges of succeeding at work while making sure your family is housed, fed, healthy, safe, and educated.You'll learn to: Delegate, enlist the help you need, and say no to taking on more Put your management skills to work outside the office Get more work done with kids at home Move on with resilience when you drop the ball Navigate the chaos during the busiest times at work and at home The HBR Working Parents Series with Daisy Dowling, Series Editor, supports readers as you anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for yourself more effectively, juggle your impossible schedule, and find fulfillment at home and at work. Whether you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.

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The Danish Bestseller Now Available in EnglishDr Pia Callesen presents the first practical book on metacognitive therapy, a groundbreaking new treatment proven to stop depression in its tracks.Many of us struggle with overthinking. We endlessly analyse what we've said and done or the decisions we have to make. Rarely does this treat the stresses of our lives. Often we become overwhelmed; we end up feeling powerless, spiralling into sadness and even depression.Live More Think Less presents a radical strategy to take back control of our thinking processes. From training our attention to leaving our negative trigger-thoughts on the conveyor belt, the book guides us towards living better through mastering the attention we pay to our thoughts and how we act upon them. Depression and sadness are something we all have the power to overcome.

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Reclaim your power from narcissists, manipulators, and other toxic people.If you're a highly sensitive person, or identify as an "empath," you may feel easily overwhelmed by the world around you, suffer from "people-pleasing," experience extreme anxiety or stress in times of conflict, or even take on the emotions of others. Due to your naturally giving nature, you may also be a target for narcissists and self-centered individuals who seek to exploit others for their own gain. So, how can you protect yourself?In The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide to Dealing with Toxic People, you'll learn evidence-based skills grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you recognize and shut down the common manipulation tactics used by toxic people, such as gaslighting, stonewalling, projection, covert put-downs, and love bombing. You'll also discover targeted tips to protect yourself from the five main types of toxic people: Garden-variety boundary-steppers Crazymakers and attention-seekers Emotional vampires Narcissists Sociopaths and psychopaths Finally, you'll learn how to heal from toxic or narcissistic abuse, and find strategies for establishing healthy boundaries and a strong sense of self. If you're an HSP who is ready to take a stand against the toxic people in your life, this book has everything you need to survive and thrive.

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The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast ‘On Purpose’, distils the timeless wisdom he learned as a practising monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. Over the past three years, Jay Shetty has become a favourite in the hearts and minds of millions of people worldwide. One of his clips was the most watched video on Facebook last year, with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 32 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos, which have amassed more than 5 billion views, and his podcast, ‘On Purpose’, is consistently ranked the world’s #1 health-related podcast. In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk in the Vedic tradition to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Drawing on ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. The lessons monks learn are profound but often abstract. Shetty transforms them into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve focus, improve relationships, identify our hidden abilities, increase self-discipline and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can – and should – think like a monk.

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'I wish I had this guide when I was in my 20s and 30s but even now, it offers me a nuanced perspective on how I am built, how I operate in the world' Avni Doshi, author of Burnt SugarWhy do I feel lost? What's wrong with me? Is this all there is?Satya Doyle Byock hears these questions regularly in her psychotherapy practice, where she works with Quarterlifers - people between the ages of twenty to forty - who are searching for meaning and direction in their lives. She understands their frustration. Some clients have done everything 'right': graduate, get a job, meet a partner - yet they are unfulfilled. Others are still struggling to find their way in the world, and are unclear on what to do next.Quarterlife offers a compassionate roadmap for finding understanding, happiness, and wholeness in early adulthood. While society is quick to label the struggles of young people as generational traits, Byock sees things differently. She believes these emotions are part of the developmental journey of Quarterlife, a distinct stage that every person goes through, and which has been virtually ignored by psychology and popular culture.Through the stories of four of her clients, Byock shows us how this search can start with the right questions. Blending personal storytelling with mythology, Jungian psychology with pop culture and literature, Quarterlife pioneers a new way of thinking about adult life, to help us navigate our futures and ourselves.

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Build healthy boundaries, manage difficult relationships, and live a happy life in accordance with your personal values with this unique, activity-based supplement to start or support your therapy practice.Setting boundaries can be tough—you don’t want to disappoint other people, but you also don’t want to be stuck in a situation that makes you uncomfortable or unhappy. The good news is that setting healthy boundaries is really a good thing that can make you happier and strengthen those relationships you were so worried about. So how do you get started? Setting boundaries is an important skill, and the only way to get better is by practicing. In this book, you’ll find 100 activities that will help you become better at setting boundaries. Dive into activities that will get you thinking about and practicing those boundaries that are most important to you. You’ll learn: -How to find your boundary-setting role model to encourage you in those tough moments -How to consider your authentic schedule…and then how to give up on tasks and activities that don’t match your values to set boundaries around your personal time -How to develop authentic holiday celebrations while navigating complicated family situations -How to say no gently -And much more! Whether you’re a recovering people pleaser or want to build new boundaries that match other changes in your life, these activities will give you the tools you need to get started. Boundaries are healthy, important, and even necessary to create the life you want—so start building your happier life today!

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Celebrate a year full of intentional kindness with this essential workbook from the cofounder of CharacterStrong and author of Deep Kindness, Houston Kraft.In Deep Kindness, Houston Kraft demonstrated the power of meaningful kindness in everyday life and provided actionable steps toward making the world a kinder, more accepting place. Be Kind: A 52-Week Journal for Practicing Kindness expands on the wisdom of its source material, providing you with fifty-two prompts, activities, and challenges to incorporate kindness into every week of the year. Each challenge brings thoughtful and intentional kindness to a single individual. Activities include: -Sending a formal Save the Date for a family hangout -Creating a shared playlist with a friend with nostalgic songs -Giving a secondhand compliment via family and friends -Leaving an intentional voicemail packed with your favorite traits and memories -And more! Bring compassion and understanding into every area of your life and play your part in making the world a better place with this must-have workbook for spreading kindness.

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Life begins again at 60! You’ll be inspired by these tales of new love, new careers, new adventures, new purpose, and loads of fun!These stories from dynamic, active people over 60 prove the adage that age is just a number. Whether they’re relaxing at home or traveling the world, married or single, working or retired, these folks do it all. Read about: Finding romance and love again at 60, 70, or 80 Downsizing and enjoying the freedom of less Traveling the world and moving to new homes Starting new businesses, new jobs, and volunteering Getting in shape—with new sports and fitness routines Trying new things and proudly overcoming fears Finding new passions – for dancing, teach acting, sports cars and more Proof that older really is wiser! And plenty of comic relief about pesky technology, creaky joints, and those “senior moments” 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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Learn to take control of your life and reconnect with your purpose, using modern magic based on ancient spirituality. Witch, Please is a modern mystic’s practical guide to life, love and creating a fulfilling existence, from turning your home into a sacred sanctuary and manifesting magical relationships to loving your career and money magic. Full of inspiration, practical advice and rituals, this book will guide you through the process of tapping into your intuition, intention and self-empowerment to discover and harness the magic within you.

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