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Book SynopsisEmpaths 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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Book Synopsis?A liberating guide for every woman ready to embrace her own worth, heal deeply, and find fulfillment from within.? ?Wendy Valentine, host of The Midlife Makeover Show and author of Women Waking UpIf you?ve been waiting for your life to start once your relationship status changes, it?s time to rethink things and learn to choose your self first. We often relate to singlehood as a phase that should be rushed and remedied by finding a partner, rather than relating to it as our most potent opportunity for growth. But if the priority is on being chosen over being the one to choose, you?re more likely to keep ending up with the wrong partner. It?s time to break these old patterns and embrace single life with compassion. ?One of the great advantages of spending time intentionally single,? shares expert coach and therapist Megan Sherer, ?is having time to self-reflect, to learn from your past, and to experiment with new ways of being. Key word: intentionally.?Sherer teaches how to fall in love with your own life and be unwilling to waver in the pursuit of a relationship as strong as the one you build within your self. Using personal story as well as potent reflection prompts, somatic exercises, and self-care practices, she shepherds you through the process of moving beyond attachment wounds to new levels of self-awareness to build a rock-solid foundation for your relationship with self. If you have an interest in partnering in the future, you?ll also discover how to do so in a way that allows you to remain true to your self. Here you?ll uncover:? Clarity in defining your desires? How your attachment style has impacted your relationships? Why you keep choosing emotionally unavailable people? What your patterns are and how to clean up old habits? How to manage your nervous system and heal your inner child? The magic of doing the things you thought you needed a partner forIt?s time to move from the disempowered experience of loneliness to an empowered version of singlehood? one filled with joy, adventure, play, passion, and all the other things that you thought you had to wait for the perfect person to experience. You are that person, and that time is now.

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Book SynopsisDeclutter your home into Instagram-worthy perfection with expert storage solutions, space-saving methods, and organization strategies.Say goodbye to the clutter with 365 Quick & Easy Tips: Home Organization. It’s time to tackle your mess and take back every square foot of your home by applying just one, easy organization step a day in each of the 21 most common home spaces, including kitchens, offices, living rooms, guest areas, baby and kids’ rooms, entryways, hallways, utility spaces, garages, closets, and pet areas.  Whether you live in a tiny urban apartment or a sprawling suburban home, this book will help you fall back in love with your space. 365 Quick & Easy Tips: Home Organization walks you through all you need to store your belongings, save space, and get rid of things you no longer need. Learn to organize your pantry, keep seasonal items in designated places, and properly display keepsakes. 365 TIPS: Discover a practical, easy-to-do organizing tip for every day of the year! TWENTY-ONE ZONES: Tackle clutter by establishing 21 distinct zones in your home, such as the pantry, basement, kitchen, kids’ room, and bathroom. INSPIRING IMAGES: Filled with stunning and aspirational images of organized spaces that anyone can achieve. CLEAR STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Checklists, detailed illustrations, and expert tips help you become and stay organized. COMPLETE YOUR SERIES COLLECTION: Take your home organization to the next level with The Complete Book of Clean and The Complete Book of Home Organizing.

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Book SynopsisAt the intersection of flow states, mystical experiences, peak performance, and psychedelics lies a mysterious space of possibility. What are the upper limits of human potential? In Mapping Cloud Nine, bestselling author and award-winning journalist Steven Kotler takes listeners on a heady thrill ride through the history of human potential—from early inquiries into altered and mystical states; to the birth of positive psychology and research on peak performance; to pioneering studies on meditation and near death experiences; and into current explorations of psychedelics, flow states, and technological breakthroughs. In this fascinating audio program, Kotler shares what the science says about human possibility—and what must remain a mystery, outside the purview of any research. A brilliant synthesizer, Kotler paints a compelling portrait of our deepest human potential, helping us understand how to leverage this growing body of research and step into a new field of possibility.

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Book SynopsisLosses, big and small, turn your world upside down. What s Your Grief? will help you through all of them. Many life changes need to be grieved, from the loss of a loved one to the loss of a job, from a breakup to a relocation, and all the rest of life s ebbs and flows. In What s Your Grief?, mental health professionals Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams help you examine, investigate, and move through the complex but universal experience of grief. Through seventy-five engaging, informative, and accessible lists, such as to-do (and not-to-do) lists, bucket lists, interactive lists, and more, you ll discover: 5 Little-Known Truths About Grief 4 Reasons Guilt Is Even More Complicated Than You Think 9 Tips for Communicating What You Do (and Don t) Need 7 Common Defense Mechanisms And much more. There s no single way to experience grief. But this unique book will help you move through whatever it looks like and feels like to you.Trade Review“Multifaceted advice for handling grief.”—Wisconsin Public Radio “What’s your Grief? doesn’t just tackle grieving over death. It tackles grief, period. . . . For anyone who needs this kind of book, What’s Your Grief? is a win.”—Nationally syndicated columnist, Terri Schlichenmeyer

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Book SynopsisWe all feel isolated and afraid sometimes, but the truth is, we're never really alone. Indeed, as author and spiritual teacher David Hoffmeister points out, it is the deeply ingrained belief that you are separate from everything that you're on your own, there is reason to be afraid, and you might not be worthy-that prevents you from living the joyful life you long for. So, how can you begin to untangle the thoughts and feelings that keep you trapped in your own egoic fears?This Moment Is Your Miracle addresses this painful yet widespread belief in separation, peeling back the layers of misperception to uncover the divine oneness at the heart of reality, through which we are all connected. You'll find spiritual practices and tools to help you awaken from the nightmare of fear and isolation, and practical ways to cultivate acceptance, forgiveness, healing, and trust-for the betterment of yourself, your relationships, and the good of all.With this book as your guide, you'll learn how to trust your inner guidance and accept life's miracles, and find true freedom and peace of mind. There has never been a better time than now.

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Book SynopsisFind calm in the midst of everyday chaos. This strengths-based workbook offers a unique step-by-step approach grounded in positive psychology to help you reduce chronic stress in a busy, frazzled world.Chronic stress is a serious problem for many people, and can lead to a host of health and mental health problems, such as heart disease, anxiety, and depression. If you're one of millions who are feeling overworked, overstressed, and overloaded (and chances are, you are!) this much-needed workbook offers a refreshing new approach to help you find peace of mind and start living the life you truly want to live.In this evidence-based guide, a psychologist offers an innovative strengths-based stress reduction plan grounded in positive psychology. You'll find tips and strategies for identifying your key character strengths-such as perseverance, social intelligence, bravery, self-control, and more-and discover how these strengths can help you cultivate greater happiness, better relationships with others, and improve your overall health.Character strengths are a unique catalyst for both happiness and stress management. The skills and practices offered in this workbook can be learned by anyone, because the capacity for these strengths exist in everyone-including you!

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Book SynopsisMove past trauma, balance your emotions, and reconnect with your body's innate wisdom in The Body Awareness Workbook for Trauma.There is a piercing epidemic of trauma in the world today. Every few days there are reports of another tragedy, of more lives lost to gun violence, loved ones and family homes lost to floods, hurricanes, or fires. Women have come to speak openly about the trauma of sexual assault, and we are finally talking openly about the trauma inflicted on people of colour, on transgender people, and immigrants. But now that this trauma is out in the open, how do we heal?For years, we've understood the connection between trauma and mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. But somatic psychology has recently shown that our bodies hold on to trauma, and trauma can manifest in physical symptoms, such as pain, hormone imbalance, sexual dysfunction, and addiction. In addition, we now know that developmental trauma-trauma that emerges when basic childhood needs are not met-can result in profound emotional stress and lead to serious diseases.Building on this knowledge, this cutting-edge guide offers simple skills for connecting and calming your body, balancing your emotions, and rewiring old patterns of reactivity for better self-regulation. The mind-body approach in this book is designed to guide you away from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma and toward posttraumatic growth. Using these exercises, you'll learn how to reconnect and relate to your body-and yourself as a whole-in a new and healthy way. If you're ready to move past your trauma and rediscover your body's innate capacity for healing, growth, vitality, and joy, this unique guide will help light the way.

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Book SynopsisSalad instead of steak? Working out? Skipping that second beer or glass of wine? Healthy habits are THE WORST.If you're someone who gets up every morning and can't wait for your run, considers eating sweet potatoes a splurge and sets aside thirty minutes before work to meditate-this book isn't for you. If you're someone who thinks about getting up to go for a run but goes back to sleep, regrets last night's dinner of fast food and can barely get to work on time-let alone meditate-then this book will help you find the motivation you've been looking for to live your healthiest life, even when you don't want to.With this funny, in-your-face guide, you won't find advice on how to "enjoy" exercise, or tips for making broccoli and kale taste as good as donuts and ice cream. What you will find are solid skills to help you actually do the healthy things you know you should be doing. Using these skills-based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and neuroscience-you'll learn to find the motivation you're really craving to adopt healthy habits, even if they do suck.You'll also discover how to accept self-criticism, develop self-compassion and live a more meaningful life.This book not only acknowledges that many healthy habits suck, it uses science to explain why we want the things we want (junk food), crave the things we crave (sugar) and dislike the things we dislike (exercise). At the end, you'll feel validated in feeling like these things are the absolute worst but you'll also find the motivation to do them anyway.

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Book SynopsisWho are we? What is our place in this vast and ever-evolving universe? Where do science and spirituality meet?If you've pondered these questions, you're not alone. Join some of the most spiritually curious and renowned minds of our time for an exploration into the mystery of being. From founders of the Science and Nonduality (SAND) conference, Maurizio and Zaya Benazzo, On the Mystery of Being brings together an array of visionary spiritual leaders, psychologists, philosophers, scientists, teachers, authors, and healers to celebrate and explore what it means to be human.This beautifully arranged collection of essays and insights highlight topics on the convergence of spirituality and science, weaving scientific theory and spiritual wisdom from some of the most influential thinkers of our time-including Deepak Chopra, Rupert Spira, Adyashanti, and many more-with pieces that get straight to the heart of the matter.As a powerful antidote to our chaotic and materialist modern world, this dazzling volume offers timeless wisdom and new insight into humanity's age-old questions. On the Mystery of Being also reveals the cutting-edge explorations at the intersection of science and spirituality today. May it encourage your spirit, challenge your mind, and deepen your understanding of our interconnectedness.

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Book SynopsisGo beyond your fear of rejection to develop confidence, compassionate self-awareness, and resilience!Do you have a fear of rejection? If so, you aren't alone. But if you have difficulty bouncing back after rejection, experience intense pain as a result, or if the fear of rejection is so crippling that it interferes with your everyday life, it's time to make a change. This groundbreaking guide can help.With this book, you'll learn why you fear rejection by gaining an understanding of your unique attachment style. Secure attachment is defined as a feeling of being protected and well-cared for. People who experience secure attachment as young children are more likely to be happy, healthy, and resilient adults. On the other hand, insecurely attached people are less likely to cope well with rejection, and may have trouble "bouncing back" after difficult experiences. Once you understand how your attachment style has informed your fears, you can begin the work needed to overcome them!Using the theory of attachment, and the five domains of awareness: Sensations, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, and Mentalizing (STEAM), you'll learn to relate to yourself and to others in more positive ways, even when difficult situations arise. So, whether you experience rejection in a romantic relationship, at work, or with friends, you'll have the resilience needed to recover quickly and focus on what makes you special and unique.This isn't a book that promises to protect you from future rejection. Unfortunately, rejection happens to everyone and is a normal part of life. But you will learn skills to handle this rejection and come to see it as less scary. With this view, you'll gain confidence, self-awareness, and the resilience needed to bounce back, even when life throws you a curveball.

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Book SynopsisOvercome anxiety, fear, and worry-and start living the life you want.If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you aren't alone. Anxiety is at epidemic levels. Fortunately, there are effective-and fast-techniques you can use to break free from worry and get back to the things that matter to you. This workbook offers a comprehensive collection of simple treatment strategies to help get you started.In The Anxiety Skills Workbook, you'll find tons of tips and tricks for managing your anxiety and worry using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. Based on the evidence-based treatment model developed at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University-one of the premier anxiety centers in the world-this book will help you understand and effectively deal with anxiety and worry anytime, anywhere.The unique "module" format of this workbook allows you to focus on your own individual anxiety and worry patterns. While it is recommended that you take a chronological path through the material, the pacing and length of each module allows for flexibly adapting to your individual needs. In other words, you can use this book however you like-whether that means starting at the beginning, middle, or end. Choose what works for you.With this unique workbook, you'll learn better ways to cope with your anxiety, so you can get back to living your life.

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Book SynopsisThe comprehensive workbook for radically transforming your life—now in a fully revised and updated 40th anniversary edition!If you are depressed, anxious, angry, worried, confused, frustrated, upset, or ashamed, please remember that you are not alone in your struggle with painful feelings and experiences. Everybody experiences emotional distress sometimes. It’s normal. But when the pain becomes too strong and too enduring, it’s time to take that important first step toward feeling better.This fully revised and updated fifth edition of Thoughts and Feelings outlines twenty evidence-based techniques you can mix and match to create your own personal treatment plan for overcoming a range of mental health concerns—including worry, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and emotional and behavioral challenges of any kind. Customize your plan to address multiple concerns at once, or troubleshoot the thoughts and feelings that bother you most.Used and recommended by the most renowned and respected therapists, this comprehensive mental health workbook offers all of the best psychological tools for quickly regaining mastery over your moods and emotions. It has already helped thousands of readers: ·Challenge self-sabotaging patterns of thinking ·Practice relaxation techniques to maintain self-control in stressful situations ·Change the core beliefs that drive painful emotions ·Identify and prioritize values for a more focused, fulfilling life Using proven-effective methods based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness, habit reversal, self-compassion, and more, this book will help you balance your emotions and start feeling better—about yourself, and about the world around you. It’s time, finally, to feel fully alive.

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Book SynopsisDon’t let anxiety and depression keep you from living life to the fullest. If you suffer from co-occurring anxiety and depression, you may experience an overwhelming urge to avoid difficult emotions and emotional experiences. The last thing you want to do is kick the hornet’s nest you carry around with you. However, the latest research in psychology emphasizes the importance of approaching—rather than avoiding—your emotions. Avoiding emotions works in the short term, but in the long term it only teaches you to believe you can’t handle your feelings. What you need is a solid set of tools that will allow you to feel a full range of emotions with confidence. This book will provide just the tool set you require. In this workbook, psychologist Michael Tompkins offers evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help you target and tear down the emotional avoidance barriers that drive your anxiety and depression. By engaging with the emotions you’ve been seeking to avoid, you’ll learn, “I can handle this feeling.” You’ll also find strategies to help you stay calm during emotional situations; and discover relaxation and mindfulness techniques to deal effectively with difficult thoughts and feelings, and improve your mood and well-being. The tools in this workbook help you learn this important lesson: You can handle emotions, even unpleasant ones. When you believe you can handle feeling anxious and depressed, you’re less likely to avoid those feelings, creating space for you to be more willing to do the things that you want to do in your life.

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Book SynopsisIn today's socially and politically divided climate, anger is on the rise-even boiling over into violence. Anger is a natural human emotion, but chronic, uncontrollable anger can poison all aspects of personal and professional life. In The ACT Workbook for Anger, renowned acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) expert Robyn Walser helps readers who are trapped and struggling with anger to unlock their capacity for acceptance, mindfulness, kindness, and compassion.A much-needed, comprehensive program for managing anger in a world of triggers, trolls, and outrage.Everyone gets angry from time to time. Anger is a natural human emotion, but it can often boil over and wreak havoc in your personal and professional life. If you struggle with chronic, uncontrollable anger, you need help now-especially in these times of increasing volatility. This workbook can get you started.Written by renowned acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) experts, The ACT Workbook for Anger offers a comprehensive anger management program designed especially for navigating the current social and political climate. You'll discover the secret to unlocking your capacity for acceptance, mindfulness, kindness, and compassion. You'll also learn to apply these newfound skills to break anger's stranglehold so you can pause, take a deep breath, and create the space you need to react in a more thoughtful way.Managing anger has never been more challenging. Everywhere you look, people are on edge and volatile. This book will show you how to navigate these challenging times with kindness and compassion for yourself and others.

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Book SynopsisFrom the director of research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)-a nonprofit parapsychological research institute cofounded by astronaut Edgar Mitchell-this groundbreaking guide explores the cutting-edge science behind channeling, and offers powerful tools to help you hone your own abilities. Readers will learn how to identify their unique skills, process the channeled information they receive, and use these skills to make a positive impact on their lives-and the lives of others.Do you have an event in your life that can't be explained? Perhaps it presented itself as a feeling of intuition, an image, a sense of knowing, or even a full-blown premonition. You may have felt judged when you told someone about it, or even wondered, "did that really happen, or did I just imagine it?" Chock-full of cutting-edge research, this guide will show you just how common this type of phenomenon is-and how you can fine-tune your unique abilities to add richness and depth to your life.In The Science of Channeling, scientist and author Helané Wahbeh will show you how to identify and target your own channeling skills, process the channeled information you receive, and use your unique gift to improve your life-and the world around you. You'll find detailed information about different channeling types, including mind-to-mind communication, your intention affecting matter, and sensing the future. And finally, you'll discover a wealth of physiological studies pertaining to the science of channeling, providing ample evidence that channeling is a real phenomena and insights into how it works.If you're ready to explore the power of channeling, or are looking to strengthen the skills you already have, this guide has everything you need to get started today.

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Book SynopsisDo you have trouble saying "no," or constantly sacrifice your own needs to please others? If so, this evidence-based workbook will help you set healthy boundaries in all aspects of your life-without feeling guilty or afraid.If you find yourself feeling responsible for others' happiness, worrying about letting people down, or struggling to speak up for yourself, you probably have difficulty setting healthy boundaries. Establishing clear personal boundaries is essential to creating and nurturing mutually respectful relationships based on equality. Setting limits can also protect you from getting involved in exploitative relationships, and help you avoid toxic personalities who don't have your best interests at heart.This evidence-based workbook will show you how to set healthy boundaries across all aspects of life-without sacrificing your kindness or compassion for others. You'll learn to define your boundaries and discover why they're so important for your emotional well-being. You'll also find a wealth of tips for maintaining boundaries in a "constantly-connected" world, strategies for what to do when people get upset or threatened by your assertiveness, and ways to make sure your needs are met.If you're tired of feeling guilty or afraid of putting your mental and physical health first, are ready to take back control of your life, and create healthy and balanced relationships, this book will show you how to step up and set limits, assert yourself confidently, and realize your full potential.

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Book SynopsisThe essential go-to workbook for shy and socially anxious teens-now fully revised and updated with skills for dealing with social media anxiety and "social perfectionism."Do you feel shy when meeting new people? Do you freeze up when speaking in front of a group? Do you worry about what others think of you? If you struggle with shyness or social anxiety, you may try to avoid situations that cause you to feel uneasy. The problem is, avoiding stuff can also lead to missing out?on friendships, fun, and opportunities. If you're ready to stop hiding behind your shyness and start enjoying everything life has to offer, this workbook is your guide.The fun and easy worksheets and exercises in this fully revised and updated second edition of The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens will show you how to handle any kind of social situation with confidence, so you can connect with others and create great friendships. Based in proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the skills in this guide will also help you speak up for yourself when you need to, and stop dreading situations that put you on the spot-whether you're called upon in class, interviewing for a job, or introducing yourself to new people.This new edition also includes tons of tips to help you navigate the world of social media; and self-compassion skills to help you stop comparing yourself to others, deal constructively with criticism, and stop worrying so much about what other people think. Most importantly, you'll learn how to move beyond "social perfectionism," and set realistic goals for yourself.So, why let shyness and social anxiety run your life? With this workbook, you can discover a more confident, outgoingyou.

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Book SynopsisQuick and easy-to-learn strategies for dealing with anger on the spot!If you struggle with problem anger, you know how much it can hurt your relationships and get in the way of your happiness. When you're faced with a difficult situation or anger trigger, it's all too easy to get swept up in your emotions. That's why you need quick and immediate tools you can use in the moment-whenever anger takes hold.Based in proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Instant Anger Management is a take-anywhere guide for managing anger-whenever and wherever you are. Using quick and simple "try this" interventions-such as breathing, acceptance, and self-expression-you'll learn to stay grounded, identify your triggers, and balance your emotions. You'll also find tips and strategies to help you maintain a more positive outlook on life.Packed with skills to help you:·Express yourself in healthy ways·Deal with frustration·Find validation for your emotions·Handle feelings of regret·Stop being defensive

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Book SynopsisFast-acting “emotional rescue” tools grounded in proven-effective DBT to help you find quick relief from intense thoughts and feelings, as well as core emotion regulation skills to help you stay balanced.Do you have difficulty managing your emotions? If you’re like most people, the answer is most likely an emphatic, “Yes!” Dealing with emotions is challenging, and it’s easy to misunderstand those feelings—especially in the heat of the moment when it feels like they’re ganging up on you from all directions. Getting hijacked by your emotions can leave you feeling helpless—with nowhere to go and nothing or no one to help you. If only you had tools at the ready to extinguish the turmoil before it starts raging.In this breakthrough workbook, renowned dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) expert Sheri Van Dijk delivers fast-acting emotional rescue tools that you can put into practice right now to effectively manage your feelings and prevent meltdowns. You’ll learn essential skills for staying calm when things feel overwhelming—including mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Putting these newfound skills into practice will help you take charge of your emotions, reduce pain and suffering, focus more on positive feelings, and improve your overall quality of life.Dealing with emotions is tricky; the good news is you no longer have to go it alone. If you’re tired of trying and failing to find balance—and want fast relief from the emotional storm—this workbook has you covered.This emotional “quick-rescue” kit will help you: ·Understand and identify your emotions ·Reduce emotional reactivity and mood swings ·Increase self-awareness and self-compassion ·Get unstuck from unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns ·Find balance when emotions are too intense

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Book Synopsis"Delightful" - the New York Times "Clever" - Vogue "Right on target" - the Washington Post What can Jane Austen teach us about health? Prepare to have your bonnet blown… From the food secrets of Pride and Prejudice to the fitness strategies of Sense and Sensibility, there’s a modern health code hidden in the world’s most popular romances. Join Bryan Kozlowski as he unlocks this “health and happiness” manifesto straight from Jane Austen’s pen, revealing why her prescriptions for achieving total body “bloom” still matter in the 21st century. Whether that’s learning how to eat like Lizzie Bennet, exercise like Emma Woodhouse, or think like Elinor Dashwood, explore how Austen’s timeless body beliefs are more relevant, refreshing, and scientifically sensible now than ever before. After all, it's still a truth universally acknowledged – Jane Austen’s heroines don’t get fat.Trade Review"Hands down the most spirited and satisfying wellness guide I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Jane was a genius--and so is this delightful book." —Lauren Mechling, Vogue contributing editor and author of How Could She"Surprisingly fun and witty." —Elizabeth Yuko, SheKnows"Refreshingly fun - a must read for anyone jilted by modern diet culture." —Sally Tamarkin, SELF"Who knew that Jane Austen was a health and fitness visionary?...this is a wonderful gift for any Austen fan." —Danielle Bauter, Coast Magazine"As someone who has lived with Jane Austen for most of my life, here is something entirely new, modern, and delightfully inspirational." —Myretta Robens, The Republic of Pemberley"It is a truth universally acknowledged that the secret to health and happiness is hidden in Jane Austen."—Vogue“The Jane Austen Diet isn’t just another book of rules and regulations telling you what and what not to eat. It is ultimately a well-researched guide to free yourself from obsessive dieting and shift your focus to enhancing your physical, mental, and emotional health for a better quality of life with plenty of laughs along the way.” —Lauren Wicks, cookinglight.comA delectable salmagundy of culinary history, illuminating quotes, dietary science and intriguing recipes that made this gourmand’s heart sing. Delicious in every way.” - Joceline Bury, Jane Austen's Regency World

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Book SynopsisWho will thrive in the year 2050? The New Smart is a riveting study of the kinds of minds that will succeed in the 21st century. As it turns out, the key ingredient for all aspects of life is not traditional IQ but creativity. In Dr. Terry Roberts’ newest book he presents readers with a 21st century exploration into intelligence and creativity. The New Smart argues that the old notion of intelligence as a static quotient has ceased to mean much of value. Being smart, especially as it’s related to test scores and school grades, has less and less to do with success in contemporary life. Both these words and the ideas they represent are worn out. Our new age demands something much more fluid, much more resilient—much more creative. In this book, we ask who will thrive in the future? And by reframing the question, we arrive at the following profile of successful creators: • They will blend multiple intelligences in a way that might be described as synthetic or even symphonic • They will be ambitious and focused without being self-obsessed • They will value asynchrony and even seek it out • They will use their own marginality to generate novel perspective and new work • They will exhibit a steadfast resilience in all phases of life • They will be measured by what they produce over the course of their lives, not by any static notion of capacity or quotient The New Smart asks how we re-train ourselves and educate our children for a life that demands such creativity. It provides a clear roadmap away from standardized schools producing standardized minds and describes in detail why creative is The New Smart.Trade ReviewTerry Roberts offers educators and the schools they love a road map away from the standardized testing for standardized minds agenda. Using both research on cognitive development and examples from actual schools, accessible to parents, educators, and even students, this volume should become an owner's manual for the schools we need both today and tomorrow.—George Wood, author of Schools That Work

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Book SynopsisThis Life-Changing Classic Will Revolutionize How You See Yourself-Now in a Special Compact EditionFor more than a century, James Allen''s beloved meditation on the power of thought, As a Man Thinketh, has reshaped countless lives. The book''s message seems to reach people at just the right moment, transforming failure and indirection into power and purpose.Now, PEN Award-winning historian and New Thought writer Mitch Horowitz reintroduces this invaluable work in a carefully abridged version, allowing you to absorb its lessons of self-empowerment and mastery in a single session.Your discovery-or rediscovery-of As a Man Thinketh may mark a true turning point in your life, as it has for generations of seekers. Start now.

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Book SynopsisYour Perception Is Your DestinyDiscover one of the most extraordinary and practical books by mystic Neville Goddard-now presented in a special condensed edition with a new introduction by historian and New Thought voice Mitch Horowitz.In the space of a single sitting, you can experience the life-changing philosophy of The Power of Awareness. This elegant yet simple work teaches that your sense of self-image wields complete control over your life-and the book instructs on how to alter it for the better.Mitch''s new introduction explains why The Power of Awareness is one of Neville''s most important works, and how you can use it for maximum benefit today.

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Book SynopsisNO-NONSENSE TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS!Claude Bristol''s tough-minded, hard-hitting message remains as fresh and focused today as when his books were first published, when the subconscious mind was less understood. Times have changed since the late 1940s, but ambitions have not, and millions of Americans have drawn on the no-nonsense techniques described in The Magic of Believing to reach their dreams and achieve success. Obstacles have become a thing of the past, when they were "blasted" with Bristol''s powerful book, T.N.T.: It Rocks the Earth. Adhering to his corner- stone philosophy on the power of believing, T.N.T. offers practical suggestions on how to accurately and scientifically proceed to get what you want in life. In these 2 great books, you will learn: * How to project confidence * How to impress your subconscious mind * Why a focused aim leads to achievement * What your appearance reveals about you * The mental secret to success. * How to transfer your thoughts to others * To have a power at your command that astounds Let the wisdom the author imparts, infiltrate both your conscious and uncon- scious mind. It''s time to shift into high gear and forward motion, as you commit to your greatest and highest purpose. The late Claude M. Bristol was a lawyer, lecturer, investment banker, and foreign correspondent. He is the coauthor of the long-time best- seller, TNT: The Power Within.

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Book SynopsisA commitment to cultivating mindfulness practices in your business is no longer optional, it is an imperative.Not only will mindful businesses survive in the 21st century, they will thrive as the world grows in its initiative to support integrity, creativity and diversity in the workplace. Integrating solid and definitive mindfulness practices into your business will create a greater sense of ease, innovation and well-being among your staff. Ultimately, they will feel safer and more self-assured, and in doing so will develop a loyalty to you and your business that will exponentially impact your bottom line. In this revolutionary new book, author Theresa Puskar will provide you with the tools you need to take your business to the next pillar of excellence. In it, you will be given techniques and develop the skills to: Expel fear-based constrictive mindsets, and ignite genius and innovation Build a sense of self-accountability, pride and ownership among your staff Curb combative competitiveness to create a cohesive and connected work environment Apply proactive, positive communication practices to reduce conflict and encourage optimal results Integrate calm and joy into the workplace, to create greater productivity and prosperity Model, create and sustain authentic and heartfelt internal & external customer-care Cultivate loyalty and longevity, and in doing so, significantly decrease staff turnoverand much more!

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Book Synopsis'I used to believe that poetry did not speak to me, but I now see how wrong I was. I lived for 44 years with a husband, a lyricist, whose beautifully crafted, heartfelt lyrics touched my every fiber and continue to uplift and inspire me a decade after his death. The special beauty of Dr. Rosenthal's book for me is his discussion of what each poem is saying, what the poet was likely feeling and often how the poems helped him personally, as when he left his birth family in South Africa for a rewarding career in the United States.' - Jane Brody, Author & New York Times ColumnistPoetry to Heal, Inspire and EnjoyPoetry Rx presents 50 great poems as seen through the eyes of a renowned psychiatrist and New York Times bestseller. In this book, you will find insights into love, sorrow, ecstasy and everything in between: Love in the moment or for a lifetime; love that is fulfilling or addictive; when to break up and how to survive when someone breaks up with you.Separate sections deal with responses to the natural world, and the varieties of human experience (such as hope, reconciliation, leaving home, faith, self-actualization, trauma, anger, and the thrill of discovery). Other sections involve finding your way in the world and the search for meaning, as well as the final stages of life.In describing this multitude of human experiences, using vignettes from his work and life, Rosenthal serves as a comforting guide to these poetic works of genius. Through his writing, the workings of the mind, as depicted by these gifted writers speak to us as intimately as our closest friends.Rosenthal also delves into the science of mind and brain. Who would have thought, for example, that listening to poetry can cause people to have goosebumps by activating the reward centers of the brain? Yet research shows that to be true.And who were these fascinating poets? In a short biosketch that accompanies each poem, Rosenthal draws connections between the poets and their poems that help us understand the enigmatic minds that gave birth to these masterworks. Altogether, a fulfilling and intriguing must-read for anyone interested in poetry, the mind, self-help and genius.CONTENTSIntroductionPART ONELoving and LosingChapter OneIs There an Art to Losing?One Art by Elizabeth BishopChapter TwoCan Love Transform You?How do I love thee? Let me count the ways by Elizabeth Barrett BrowningChapter ThreeThe Heart versus the MindPity me not because the light of dayby Edna St. Vincent MillayChapter FourLove in the MomentLullaby by W. H. AudenChapter FiveWhen Love FadesFailing and Flyingby Jack GilbertChapter SixGetting Over a Breakup I: AcceptanceWhy so pale and wan fond lover?by Sir John SucklingChapter SevenGetting Over a Breakup II: Reclaiming YourselfLove after Love by Derek Walcott,Chapter EightDeclaring Your LoveSonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? by William ShakespeareChapter NineConsoled by LoveSonnet 29: When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes by William ShakespeareChapter TenIn Praise of the Marriage of True MindsSonnet 116: Let me not to the marriage of true minds by William ShakespeareChapter ElevenLoss of a Loved OneStop all the clocks, cut off the telephone (Funeral Blues) by W. H. AudenChapter TwelveWill I Ever Feel Better? Time Does Not Bring Relief by Edna St. Vincent MillayChapter ThirteenLove RememberedWhen You Are Old by William Butler YeatsChapter FourteenLove after DeathRemember by Christina Rossetti,PART TWO That Inward EyeChapter FifteenTranscendence in NatureDaffodils by William WordsworthChapter SixteenThe Memory of DaffodilsMiracle on St. David's Day by Gillian ClarkeChapter SeventeenTranscendence in Body and MindLines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey (excerpt) by William WordsworthChapter EighteenThe Power of Dark and LightThere's a certain Slant of light by Emily DickinsonChapter NineteenIn Praise of DiversityPied Beauty by Gerard Manley HopkinsChapter TwentyA Plea to Save the Natural WorldInversnaid by Gerard Manley HopkinsChapter Twenty-OneThe Importance of Being NeededStopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert FrostChapter Twenty-TwoThe Choices We MakeThe Road Not Takenby Robert Frost Chapter Twenty-ThreeThe Force of LongingSea Feverby John MasefieldChapter Twenty-FourFinding Hope in NatureThe Darkling Thrush by Thomas HardyPART THREEThe Human ExperienceChapter Twenty-Five The Power of Hope Hope is the thing with feathers by Emily DickinsonChapter Twenty-SixWelcoming Your EmotionsThe Guest House by Jalaluddin Rumi Translated by Coleman Barks Chapter Twenty-SevenThe Healing Power of ReconciliationOut beyond Ideas by Jalaluddin Rumi (Translated by Coleman Barks) Chapter Twenty-EightLeaving HomeTraveler, there is no road by Antonio Machado Translated by Mary G. Berg and Dennis MaloneyChapter Twenty-NineAnd Those You Leave BehindLetter to My Mother by Salvatore Quasimodo Translated by Jack BevanChapter ThirtyThe Importance of Self-ActualizationOn His Blindness by John MiltonChapter Thirty-OneThe Power of FaithPsalm 23A Psalm of DavidChapter Thirty-TwoThe Thrill of DiscoveryOn First Looking into Chapman's Homer by John KeatsChapter Thirty-ThreeThe Enduring Thrill of the MomentHigh Flight by John Gillespie Magee JrChapter Thirty-FourThe Long Reach of TraumaThe Sentence by Anna Akhmatova Translated by Judith HemschemeyerChapter Thirty-FiveThe Danger of AngerA Poison Tree by William BlakePART FOURA Design for Living and the Search for MeaningChapter Thirty-SixPrinciples for a Good LifePolonius' Advice to Laertesby William ShakespeareChapter Thirty-SevenRemaining Steady through Life's Ups and DownsIf by Rudyard KiplingChapter Thirty-EightNever Give UpInvictus by William Ernest HenleyChapter Thirty-NinePutting One Foot in Front of the OtherThe Waking by Theodore RoethkeChapter FortyShould You React or Proact? Waiting for the Barbariansby Constantine CavafyTranslated by Edmund Keeley and Philip SherrardChapter Forty-OneIt's the Journey That MattersIthaka by Constantine Cavafy Translated by Edmund KeeleyChapter Forty-TwoHold On to Your DreamsDreams by Langston HughesPART FIVEInto the NightChapter Forty-ThreeShould You Just Go for It?An Irish Airman Foresees His Death by William Butler YeatsChapter Forty-FourOr Should You Be Careful? Musée des Beaux Arts by W. H. AudenChapter Forty-FiveDying Too SoonWe Real Cool by Gwendolyn BrooksChapter Forty-SixAging by DegreesI Know I Am Getting Old by Wendell BerryChapter Forty-SevenThe Critical Importance of CommunicationNot Waving but Drowning by Stevie SmithChapter Forty-EightShould You Rage? Do not go gentle into that good night by Dylan ThomasChapter Forty-NineOr Is it Time to Go Gently? Because I could not stop for Death by Emily DickinsonChapter FiftyI Did Not Die!Do not stand at my grave and weep by Mary Elizabeth FryeA Few Last ThoughtsSource Materials and Further ReadingPermissionsAcknowledgmentsIndexAbout the AuthorINTRODUCTIONYou may well wonder how I, a psychiatrist with no formal literary credentials, have chosen to write about the power of poetry to heal, inspire, and bring joy to people. It all started with a single phone call that came in late one night. The caller was my friend David, and I knew immediately by the tone of his voice that something was wrong. He choked up as he told me that he had recently lost someone very dear to him. How can I go on? he mused. How will I manage? Clichés and generalities readily come to mind in such situations, but I searched for something specific to say, something that might actually help. Recognizing that David is a person steeped in the arts, I said, There is an art to losing, and like all art, it can be developed. He was silent for a while, and when he spoke again, his voice sounded more cheerful, as though he had tapped into some hidden source of hope. . Do you know the poem One Art' by Elizabeth Bishop? he asked. I told him no. Well, let me read it to you, and he began: The art of losing isn't hard to master.' As he read on, his voice gathered strength and energy with each stanza. Afterwards his mood was lighterand strangely, so was mine. . Can a poem really help a grieving person? I wondered, and if so, might other poems also have healing powers? I marveled also at how David had reached into the depths of his grief and presented me with a gifta poem that offered me a fresh perspective on how to help someone out of the darkness that can engulf you when you lose someone you love. I shared the poem with patients and friends, many of whom found comfort in its words, and looked for o

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Book SynopsisIn Essentials of Emotional Intelligence, Dr. John Demartini puts into perspective how your perceptions affect your reality and why Emotional Intelligence is so important in the achievement of your goals and dreams.Your emotions are likely based on previous experiences, the subordination to outside ideals and norms that you’re “supposed” to live by, your own personal experiences, the fantasy you have made about your life that you dream about that may not even be real, and the real objectives that you hold inside of you.Emotional Intelligence is the ability to perceive and interpret the reality of life; respond accordingly with the various well-governed emotions; and measure, manage and use those reasonable emotions for communication, leadership, social development, and more. You must be able to monitor and govern both your perceptions and actions and keep them balanced.The ancient hermetic teaching said that spirit without matter is expressionless and matter without spirit is emotionless. Matter itself, deals with emotions and spirit itself is unconditional love. Love is not just happiness, love is attraction and repulsion. I like you. I dislike you. Emotions are either positively or negatively charged, such as happiness and sadness, elation and depression, infatuation and resentment. Learn how: Your emotions and subconsciously stored impulses and instincts about something when you’re five years old can still run your life 55 years later To equilibrate your emotions to liberate you from subjective bias and get to the truth You can manage your responses to people or events so you are able to master your life To maximize your communication skills, business opportunities, income, and relationship dynamics It’s time to master The Essentials of Emotional Intelligence. Let Dr. John Demartini show you how.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect guide for anyone looking to thrive, not just survive, in the face of stress. In our fast-moving world stress, burnout, and anxiety are an ever-present reality for many of us. It can feel like there’s no escaping the constant pressure to keep up and stay on top of everything. But what if there was a way to not only cope with stress but to thrive in the face of it? Everything I Wish I’d Known About Stress offers a practical, self-helpful guide to understanding and managing stress. Packed with relatable insights, tools and techniques aplenty to help those in need to find a sense of calm amidst the chaos.Table of ContentsContents My own road to a calmer life Part One, or ‘I wish I’d known. . .’ Some stress is normal – we’re literally built for it Chronic stress has been normalised But it is not normal There’s such a thing as good stress Fight and flight aren’t the only stress responses Stress can even change our menstrual cycles We store stress in the body How the nervous system works How to hack the nervous system Stress causes damage that can be deadly All the symptoms of stress The red flags Stress and anxiety are not the same thing Stress is contagious Our perspective makes a difference We all have different stress thresholds What stress can look like in others Stress erodes our capacity for empathy Stress affects our executive functioning Stress can become a habit What we consume can aggravate stress Stress and resilience are intertwined The concept of the stress bucket Spoon theory The notion of stress cycles Part Two In the thick of it And breathe. . . Square breathing Ten-second breath Alternate nostril Four-seven-eight breathing Cyclic sighing Get grounded Five, four, three, two, one technique Positive self-talk Counting A–Z game Embracing nature Use our common sense(s) Touch Smell Taste Sight Sound Proprioception Interoception Vestibular Somatic practices Tapping Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) The aftermath Shake it off Stretch it out Dance it out Talk it out Cry it out Write it out Building resilience Make space for yourself Track time Buy time Start subtracting Look ahead Keep a stress log Visualise your stress bucket Build your self-esteem Get clear on your values Smartphones for good Turn off notifications Blue light filter Apps Start a new hobby Get moving Stop the ANTs Consider adaptogens Try meditating Fix your sleep Pack your bag Check-in Write a care guide A note on support systems Healing Seven types of rest Mental rest Physical rest Sensory rest Creative rest Emotional rest Spiritual rest Create a bliss list Create a diss list Question whether we’re headed in the right direction Make sense of something Let go of mistakes Get clear on who you are not Lock it in Reset your algorithm Be the tryer of new things Pay attention to envy Reclaiming yourself Dream a little dream Consider the younger self Be your own compass Have those conversations I wish I’d known that I wasn’t alone It’s always a work in progress Food as medicine Movement Other daily stuff Working life Can’t live without Over to you Acknowledgements About the author

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Book SynopsisThe Saturn Return Survival Guide is the perfect companion for those seeking astrology guidance as they enter this turbulent time. Every 27 to 29 years, Saturn returns to the sign it was in when you were born – a cycle called the Saturn return. During this phase, you will typically break down in order to rebuild, and question everything from your career to the past to relationships and even finances. It’s a time of deep reflection, turmoil and self-doubt. But after Saturn passes into a new sign, you will also experience great clarity and calm as you enter into a new chapter of your life. Understanding this cosmic rite of passage can help you to advance into your next stage of adulthood and the Saturn Return Survival Guide is the definitive guide to navigating this turbulent time. We break down the basics for each star sign and offer meditations and manifestations to help you through (using crystals, candles, and bath magic). Fun and easy to read, the Saturn Return Survival Guide is full of astrological truths for the believers as well as novices searching for meaning. Written by Lisa Stardust of the Instagram handle @liststardustastro. Complete with modern vintage full-colour illustrations by London based artist, Emmy Lupin (@emmylupin).

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Book SynopsisThe Astrology of You is a guide to understanding your birth chart, helping you to decode the messages that were in the stars from the moment of your birth. It’s a self-help book, rooted in astrology, that demystifies the birth chart and helps you understand yourself on a whole new level. Written by astrologer and meditation teacher Emma Vidgen, The Astrology of You takes a unique approach to helping you achieve success and happiness. You will discover your optimum setting for satisfying relationships, emotional security and creative fulfilment, and learn where to look for guidance when something goes wrong. The birth chart is a personalised instruction manual for life, and The Astrology of You will teach you how to make sense of yours.

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Book SynopsisWalking on Sunshine offers 52 tips, tools and positive ideas (one for each week of the year) to guide you through the seasons and better manage the pressures of everyday life.In a diary of her year, Rachel Kelly shares the strategies that have helped her stay calm and happy after overcoming depression. Some of the steps relate to particular experiences and events, such as holidays, dramas at work and her children''s exams; others are useful at any time. Indeed this is an ideal book to dip into whenever the mood takes you.Written in the confidential, conversational style of a good friend and delightfully illustrated by Daily Mail cartoonist Jonathan Pugh, Walking on Sunshine will act as a constant, supportive companion through your ups and downs.

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Book SynopsisLET GO OF WHO YOU THINK YOU SHOULD BE AND STEP INTO WHO YOU TRULY ARE. Many of us want to live more purposefully but struggle with limiting beliefs and feel disconnected from our true selves. This book is your guide on a journey to reconnect with your authentic self, empowering you to shed outdated ideas you carry about yourself, and live with freedom, purpose and inner peace. It provides case studies, activities, lessons and strategies that will inspire you to: Understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings and actions Break free from limiting thoughts and beliefs Live from a place of truthfulness Cultivate clarity in your daily life Gain the skills to create a life of fulfilment

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