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Practical answers to the urgent moral questions of our time from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism
Twenty-three centuries ago, in a marketplace in Athens, Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism, built his philosophy on powerful ideas that still resonate today: all human beings can become citizens of the world, regardless of their nationality, gender, or social class; happiness comes from living in harmony with nature; and, most important, humans...
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From a psychologist and stand-up comedian comes a practical, yet laugh-out-loud guide to embracing humor to reduce stress and live a happier, fuller life.
Dr. Brian King got a degree in psychology before becoming a world-touring comic and the host of humor therapy seminars attended by more than ten thousand people each year. In this brilliant guide he presents hands-on techniques for managing stress by rewiring our brains to approach potentially...
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Susie Moore knows that all too often stress is self-created and bogs us down, and she knows that we can just as easily create peace and power. Susie doesn't deny the reality of suffering but instead shows how to pivot toward a life-changing way of processing pain, grief, loss, and anxiety. Her poignant stories and wise and witty words deliver nuggets of real-life wisdom to help you defuse reactive triggers and recast failures into successes with simple-yet-powerful...
18544) Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Viktor Frankl's Principles for Discovering Meaning in Life and Work
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Prisoners of Our Thoughts
Viktor Frankl's Principles for Discovering Meaning in Life and Work, Third Edition, Revised and Expanded
World-renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning was named by the Library of Congress as one of the ten most influential books of the 20th century. Frankl's story of finding a reason to live in the most horrible circumstance imaginable-Nazi concentration camps-continues to inspire millions. Urged by...
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By the bestselling author of The Psychology of Achievement and Get it Done Now!
The title comes from the story of the Phoenix-a Greek legend of a bird/dragon that arises from the ashes of its predecessor-being born again. It relates to the situations people may be in now-low achievement, lack of success, mediocrity.
As we emerge from the pandemic. Individuals, businesses of all kinds will be looking for ways to emerge "from the ashes" of this pandemic...
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"A debut memoir of grit and tenacity, as one young woman returns to the conservative hometown she always longed to escape to earn a living in the steel mill that casts a shadow over Cleveland. Steel is the only thing that shines in the belly of the mill... To ArcelorMittal Steel Eliese is known as #6691: Utility Worker, but this was never her dream. Fresh out of college, eager to leave behind her conservative hometown and come to terms with her Christian...
18547) Happy Transformation
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Do you have those days where you feel down in the dumps?
How would your life change if you can deal with your challenges when they come?
When everything seems to go wrong and before you know it, you're starting to tell yourself you're no good?
How do you become proactive to prioritize your life, make better plans and become efficient in executing those plans?
If you had the choice, would you rather be smarter than you are or more aware?
Have you...
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Helaina Hovitz was twelve years old and in middle school just blocks away when the World Trade Center was attacked. Her memoir encapsulates the journey of a girl growing up with PTSD after living through the events firsthand. After 9/11 chronicles its effects on a young girl at the outset of adolescence, following her as she spirals into addiction and rebellion, through loss, chaos, and confusion.
The events of 9/11 were a very real part of Helaina's...
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This complete summary of the ideas from W. Clement Stone's book "The Success System that Never Fails" shows that everyone wants something: money, prestige, love, success, health, wisdom, etc. In a world of unlimited opportunity, are there formulas, rules or principles that will guarantee success? In his book, the author presents his success system that never fails, which is made up of three principles. This summary will teach you how to apply these...
18550) The Gaming Overload Workbook: A Teen's Guide to Balancing Screen Time, Video Games, and Real Life
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Essential skills and strategies for managing your gameplay and creating a well-balanced life.
Do you spend hours on end playing video games? Do marathon gaming sessions cause you to lose much-needed sleep? Have your grades suffered as a result of neglecting schoolwork in favor of more game time? Has your physical health declined due to extended periods of inactivity? Have you tried unsuccessfully to limit the time you spend playing? Gaming can be...
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Dinero y felicidad siempre han estado reñidos, y no son un terreno exclusivo de expertos y gurús
SER FELIZ y VIVIR BIEN está al alcance de cualquier persona. En este libro encontrarás recetas sencillas y trucos útiles que te permitirán acercarte pasito a pasito a tu vida soñada y alcanzar tu libertad financiera.
¿A qué esperas para revolucionar tu mundo y conseguir las cosas que realmente deseas en el fondo de tu corazón?
La vida tal...
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Rachel Hollis, autora del superventas y fundadora de TheChicSite.com, exhorta a las mujeres a dejar de disculparse por sus deseos, esperanzas y sueños y, en cambio, perseguirlos con pasión y confianza. Rachel ha sido testigo con frecuencia de mujeres que tienen temor de lograr sus propios objetivos. Temen pasar vergüenza, no alcanzar la perfección o no ser lo suficientemente valiosas. Pero el mayor temor de todos es ser juzgadas por el solo hecho...
18553) Breaking Out
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“I want to share my story with people who have given up believing they can turn their lives around. I’ve led a life I’m not particularly proud of, but I now see that without my past, this awesome journey would not have been my future. No matter who you are, change is achievable. I stand as evidence that this can be done.”
A daughter of the Windrush generation, Janice grew up in a family struggling to bridge thousands of miles of separation....
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"What separates the joyful from the miserable is attitude. Adopt a good one and watch blessings come your way."
In this second installment of the Spirit Says ... series, Dr. Susan Bova shares wise words for well-being from the higher realms. First, allow these original quotes to gently guide you toward optimal health in body, mind, and soul, then activate your healing transformation by applying the related positive affirmations to your daily life....
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This is a book about how to deal with and understand the behaviors of a narcissistic partner, family member, friend, boss, or a coworker.
The focus is more on the male narcissist since studies have shown 75%-80% of the narcissist are men. That leaves us with a clear understanding that some female narcissists exist as well.
Those of us who find ourselves in a relationship with a narcissist have come to experience their self-absorbed behavior. That...
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During her long life, NELLIE HUNT COLLINGS (1883-1961) kept copious journals detailing life on a small Idaho farm. Interspersed with those entries were bits of poetry, most relating to the things that were central to her--family and community. She celebrated the small things in verses that spoke from her heart to the hearts of those she loved. At times, she notes, during the harsh winters, she might go weeks without seeing anyone except her family…but...
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Often, life can seem to be a serious business. We could also look at it is as a game, or a series of games. They include
• Survival
• Love
• Power
• Pleasure
• Courage
• Creativity
The culmination is the Master Game, which one plays to gain not things or esteem, but knowledge, and to surpass one's limits as a human.
Everyone plays these games, whether they want to or not. Mastering them makes the difference between a rich and successful...
18558) Stuff That Sucks: A Teen's Guide to Accepting What You Can't Change and Committing to What You Can
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Sometimes everything sucks. This unique, illustrated guide will help you move past negative thoughts and feelings and discover what truly matters to you.If you struggle with negative thoughts and emotions, you should know that your pain is real. No one should try to diminish it. Sometimes stuff really does suck and we have to acknowledge it. Worry, sadness, loneliness, anger, and shame are big and important, but they can also get in the way of what...
18559) Cercano: Salmo 139
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De Sally Lloyd-Jones, autora del Historias Bíblicas de Jesús, viene un nuevo libro edificante en un formato acolchado suave que es perfecto para pequeñas manos. Inspirado por el salmo 139 que comienza: «Oh Señor, me has buscado y me conoces». El texto lírico de Cercano les recuerda a los pequeños que Dios está con ellos donde quiera que vayan en el amplio mundo de Dios.
• Dios es mi Padre que hizo todo.
• Y yo soy un pequeño explorador...
18560) Claim Your Healing
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Given a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, with three months to live, Krista Anderson began a desperate search for healing. Refusing to give up, she fought back, determined to win the war. In Claim Your Healing Krista shares seven powerful tools she used to restore her body back to health. If you need healing, this book will inspire you to raise the sword of the spirit, walk in faith, and claim your victory!
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