A leading expert in the science of healthy aging, Dr. Eric B. Larson offers practical advice for growing old with resilience and foresight. More than just canned advice, Enlightened Aging proposes a path to resilience - one that's proven to help many stave off disability until very old age. The steps on this path include pro-activity, acceptance, and building and maintaining good physical, mental, and social healthUsing inspiring stories from Dr. Larson's experiences with study participants, patients, friends, and relatives, Enlightened Aging will help readers determine what their paths can look like given their own experiences and circumstances. It informs readers of the scientific evidence behind new perspectives on aging. It inspires readers with stories of people who are approaching aging with enlightened attitudes.
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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9781442274365
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Hardcover
Let's Talk about Death
By Hebb, Michael
For readers of Being Mortal and When Breath Becomes Air, the acclaimed founder of Death over Dinner offers a practical, inspiring guide to life's most difficult yet important conversation Of the many critical conversations we will all have throughout our lifetime, few are as important as the ones discussing death--and not just the practical considerations, such as DNRs and wills, but what we fear, what we hope, and how we want to be remembered. Yet few of these conversations are actually happening. Inspired by his experience with his own father and countless stories from others who regret not having these conversations, Michael Hebb cofounded Death Over Dinner--an organization that encourages people to pull up a chair, break bread, and really talk about the one thing we all have in common.
Da Capo Lifelong Books
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9780738235295
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Hardcover
Marry Smart
By Patton, Susan
You’re single and you know what you want in your life. And if your dreams include getting married and having children, this fresh new approach to finding the right one at the right time shows the way to make those dreams a reality. A graduate of one of the first classes of women at Princeton University, Susan Patton has heard smart young women admit they aspire to marriage and motherhood but have no model for pursuing those goals; reflecting on the choices she made in her early twenties, she’s boldly turned the tables on our “career first” conditioning and suggests that you seek out the golden opportunities right in front of you, right now. In Marry Smart, she shares the wisdom of her experience with warmth, humor, and very straight talk.
Gallery Books; First Edition edition
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9781476759708
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Hardcover
Unwrapping Your Passion
By Putz, Karen
To so many, waking up to the same old life is a constant reality. It's time to unwrap the passion within and throw aside "cautionisms," because Unwrapping Your Passion shakes up the status quo of aging and redefines the barometer of living a passionate life. Karen Putz provides the clues to finding passion and the necessary steps to take to manifest the life many so desire.
Morgan James Publishing
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9781683504757
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Paperback
Best Self
By Bayer, Mike
ASK YOURSELF ... ARE YOU TRULY WHO YOU WANT TO BE? IS THIS THE LIFE YOU REALLY WANT? ARE YOU LIVING EACH DAY AS YOUR BEST SELF? WHAT CAN YOU CHANGE, TODAY?How would you answer those questions? Think about your daily life. Are you thriving, or going through the motions? Are your days full of work, relationships and activities that are true to your authentic self, or do you feel trapped on a treadmill of responsibility? If you dream of a better life, now is the time to turn your dream into reality. And the tools you need are within your grasp, to design a life that is fulfilling on the deepest levels. Best Self will show you how.Mike Bayer, known to the thousands of clients whose lives he has changed as Coach Mike, has helped everyone from pop stars to business executives to people just like you discover the freedom to be their best selves. By asking them and leading them to ask themselves a series of important but tough questions - such as "What are your core values?" "Do you go to bed each day more knowledgeable than when you woke up?" and "Am I neglecting some aspect of my physical health out of fear or denial?" - he helps them see what their Best Selves and Anti-Selves really look like. As a mental health specialist, a personal development coach, and an all-around change agent, Mike has seen the amazing ways in which lives can improve with honesty and clarity. He understands our struggles intimately, because he's faced - and overcome - his own. And he knows that change is possible. By working through each of the Seven SPHERES of life - Social, Personal, Health, Education, Relationships, Employment and Spiritual Development - Best Self is an accessible and interactive book that distills all of Coach Mike's wisdom into a compact, focused guide that will ignite anyone's desire for change. Chock full of revealing quizzes, and full of provocative questionnaires, Best Self will empower you to embrace your authenticity, acknowledge what is holding you back, and break through to live a passionate life to the fullest, forever.
Dey Street Books
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9780062911735
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Hardcover
A Hole in the Sidewalk
By Phd, Claudia Black
Dr. Claudia Black's seminal relapse prevention workbook has been revised and updated! People relapse at different phases throughout the continuum of their recovery, and for very different reasons. A Hole in the Sidewalk: The Recovering Person's Guide to Relapse Prevention addresses the most essential issues related to maintaining recovery from addiction that are often overlooked, or need to be reinforced.
Central Recovery Press
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9781942094739
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Paperback
1-2-3 Magic for Kids
By Phelan, Thomas
Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic, and adapted especially for kids!"1-2-3 Magic made parenting fun again.""I highly recommend this book to any parent who is spending more time yelling at or nagging their children than smiling at and laughing with them.""All I have to say is that the ideas in this book really WORK! It really is like magic!""Its such a relief to not feel like Im constantly yelling at someone! If you want to see a fast improvement in your childs behavior, check out 1-2-3 Magic."1-2-3 Magic is the simplest, most effective parenting program for raising happy, well-behaved children, and now its even easier to get your kids excited about their role in your family! Through engaging illustrations and a storybook format, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids lays out the program in a way thats relatable for kids of all ages. From counting to time-outs and everything in between, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids explains:Why its important for them to behaveHow parents use 1-2-3 Magic to make sure everyone in the family is doing what theyre supposed to doWhy their family will be happier and have more time for fun activities once they start using 1-2-3 MagicFeaturing full-color illustrations, puzzles, and games, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids is the perfect companion to 1-2-3 Magic. Whether you are just starting to use the program or have been finding success with it for years, Dr. Thomas W. Phelans kid-friendly adaptation will help you and your kids work together to have more fun and build a stronger family.
Sourcebooks Inc
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9781492647867
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Paperback
Modern Loss
By Soffer, Rebecca
Inspired by the website that the New York Times hailed as "redefining mourning," this book is a fresh and irreverent examination into navigating grief and resilience in the age of social media, offering comfort and community for coping with the mess of loss through candid original essays from a variety of voices, accompanied by gorgeous two-color illustrations and wry infographics.At a time when we mourn public figures and national tragedies with hashtags, where intimate posts about loss go viral and we receive automated birthday reminders for dead friends, it's clear we are navigating new terrain without a road map.Let's face it: most of us have always had a difficult time talking about death and sharing our grief. We're awkward and uncertain; we avoid, ignore, or even deny feelings of sadness; we offer platitudes; we send sympathy bouquets whittled out of fruit.
Harper Wave
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9780062499189
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Hardcover
What Will They Say About You When You're Gone?
By Cohen, Daniel
"This book is a beacon of light and a touchstone for the timeless values of leading a purposeful life."--From the Foreword by Senator Joseph Lieberman There's not one person alive who hasn't confronted their own mortality. Each of us, at some point, wakes up to the reality that our time on Earth is limited. But how do we lead our lives with a sense of urgency every day? How do we develop the courage to make choices not based on pressure but on principle? How do we create the sacred space to reflect on who we are and who we want to be so we can realize our innermost goals and dreams? What Will They Say About You When You're Gone? points the way. Esteemed Rabbi Daniel Cohen will help you rise above the distractions to tap into the best version of yourself.
Health Communications
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9780757319518
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Print book
The Wisdom of Sundays
By Winfrey, Oprah
Oprah Winfrey says Super Soul Sunday is the television show she was born to do. "I see it as an offering," she explains. "If you want to be more fully present and live your life with a wide-open heart, this is the place to come to."Now, for the first time, the aha moments of inspiration and soul-expanding insight that have enlightened millions on the two-time Emmy Award-winning Super Soul Sunday are collected in The Wisdom of Sundays, a beautiful, cherishable, deeply-affecting book. Organized into ten chapters -- each one representing a powerful step in Oprah's own spiritual journey and introduced with an intimate, personal essay by Oprah herself -- the Wisdom of Sundays features selections from the most meaningful conversations between Oprah and some of today's most-admired thought-leaders. Visionaries like Tony Robbins, Arianna Huffington, and Shonda Rhimes share their lessons in finding purpose through mindfulness and intention. World renowned authors and teachers like Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hahn, Marianne Williamson and Wayne Dyer, explain our complex relationship with the ego and the healing powers of love and connection; and award-winning and bestselling writers like Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Elizabeth Lesser explore the beauty of forgiveness and spirituality. Paired with beautiful photographs, including many from Oprah's private property in California where each episode of Super Soul Sunday is filmed, The Wisdom of Sundays promises to be a timeless keepsake that will help readers awaken to life's wondrous possibilities and discover a deeper connection to the natural world around them.
Flatiron Books
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9781250138064
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Hardcover
Heal Yourself--Heal the World
By King, Deborah
Deborah King, spiritual leader and New York Times bestselling author of Be Your Own Shaman, inspires and teaches her proven method of LifeForce Energy Healing in this definitive and accessible book that will forever change the way you connect to your energy.What's standing between you and the life you were meant to lead? The answer lies in your energy field and how you manage it. When our energy pathways are blocked by suppressed feelings, pain, and trauma, we weaken both our personal and universal energy fields, hindering our ability to live our best lives. LifeForce Energy has its origins in the living force that Hindus call prana, the Chinese call chi, and the Japanese call qi. This primal force is connected to your spirit as well as to your physical, emotional, and mental self.
Atria Books/Beyond Words
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9781582705866
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Paperback
Clearing Emotional Clutter
By Altman, Don
Many have pointed out the psychological benefits of clearing out the clutter in our surroundings. But what do we do with our emotional clutter - the psychological versions of the jam-packed closet or impenetrable garage? As we shut away and try to hide old pains and traumas we create toxic patterns. Author Donald Altman uses modern neuroscience to outline how habits and patterns can be modified with only a few minutes of attention daily. Altman first helps readers realize what their baggage consists of and how to transform or jettison it. He then shows how to avoid accumulating new emotional clutter. With these practices, readers address their pasts, learn to deal with the present, and cultivate the best possible futures for themselves.
New World Library, 2016.
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9781608683642
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Print book
Believe It to Achieve It
By Tracy, Brian
From the bestselling author of Eat That Frog!, a motivational guide to using the Psychology of Achievement to banish negative thoughts and behaviors and unlock your full potential for success.Letting go of negative thoughts is one of the most important steps to living a successful, fulfilling life, but also often the most difficult. In this practical, research-based guide, bestselling authors Brian Tracy and psychotherapist Christina Stein present their "Psychology of Achievement" program to help you identify and overcome detrimental patterns and ideas preventing you from achieving your goals or feeling happy and satisfied in your life. Whether this negativity stems from a past relationship that ended badly, a childhood trauma, a business or career failure, or general insecurity, Tracy and Stein help you recognize how conscious--and more oftentimes unconscious--negativity affects your personality, your outlook and your decisions.
TarcherPerigee
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9780143131083
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Hardcover
Live Large
By Crook, Elizabeth B
As a corporate strategist, Elizabeth B. Crook spent years helping companies grow in new industries and new markets. Although she focused on organizations, more and more individuals sought her assistance in mapping their paths towards fresh and exciting future opportunities. Realizing her gift, Elizabeth developed a process that has since helped hundreds of achievers discover what matters most to them and determine clear paths towards their dreams and beyond. In Live Large, Elizabeth equips you with the valuable tools she's used for years to help high-achieving individuals find fulfillment by determining what's next in their lives. Comprised of eighteen interactive chapters, the book guides you through a series of explorations, including finding your values, determining the beliefs that hold you back, discovering your ''bull's eye'' target, and ultimately answering the question of what makes you say ''Yippee!''.
Greenleaf Book Group Press
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9781626344150
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Paperback
Messy
By Harford, Tim
"Utterly fascinating. Tim Harford shows that if you want to be creative and resilient, you need a little more disorder in your world." - Adam Grant, New York Times-bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take"Engrossing." - New York TimesFrom the award-winning columnist and author of the national bestseller The Undercover Economist comes a provocative big idea book about the genuine benefits of being messy: at home, at work, in the classroom, and beyond.Look out for Tim's next book,Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy.Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives celebrates the benefits that messiness has in our lives: why it's important, why we resist it, and why we should embrace it instead. Using research from neuroscience, psychology, social science, as well as captivating examples of real people doing extraordinary things, Tim Harford explains that the human qualities we value - creativity, responsiveness, resilience - are integral to the disorder, confusion, and disarray that produce them. From the music studio of Brian Eno to the Lincoln Memorial with Martin Luther King, Jr., from the board room to the classroom, messiness lies at the core of how we innovate, how we achieve, how we reach each other - in short, how we succeed. In Messy, you'll learn about the unexpected connections between creativity and mess; understand why unexpected changes of plans, unfamiliar people, and unforeseen events can help generate new ideas and opportunities as they make you anxious and angry; and come to appreciate that the human inclination for tidiness - in our personal and professional lives, online, even in children's play - can mask deep and debilitating fragility that keep us from innovation. Stimulating and readable as it points exciting ways forward, Messy is an insightful exploration of the real advantages of mess in our lives.
Enlightened Aging
By Larson, Eric B
A leading expert in the science of healthy aging, Dr. Eric B. Larson offers practical advice for growing old with resilience and foresight. More than just canned advice, Enlightened Aging proposes a path to resilience - one that's proven to help many stave off disability until very old age. The steps on this path include pro-activity, acceptance, and building and maintaining good physical, mental, and social healthUsing inspiring stories from Dr. Larson's experiences with study participants, patients, friends, and relatives, Enlightened Aging will help readers determine what their paths can look like given their own experiences and circumstances. It informs readers of the scientific evidence behind new perspectives on aging. It inspires readers with stories of people who are approaching aging with enlightened attitudes.
Let's Talk about Death
By Hebb, Michael
For readers of Being Mortal and When Breath Becomes Air, the acclaimed founder of Death over Dinner offers a practical, inspiring guide to life's most difficult yet important conversation Of the many critical conversations we will all have throughout our lifetime, few are as important as the ones discussing death--and not just the practical considerations, such as DNRs and wills, but what we fear, what we hope, and how we want to be remembered. Yet few of these conversations are actually happening. Inspired by his experience with his own father and countless stories from others who regret not having these conversations, Michael Hebb cofounded Death Over Dinner--an organization that encourages people to pull up a chair, break bread, and really talk about the one thing we all have in common.
Marry Smart
By Patton, Susan
You’re single and you know what you want in your life. And if your dreams include getting married and having children, this fresh new approach to finding the right one at the right time shows the way to make those dreams a reality. A graduate of one of the first classes of women at Princeton University, Susan Patton has heard smart young women admit they aspire to marriage and motherhood but have no model for pursuing those goals; reflecting on the choices she made in her early twenties, she’s boldly turned the tables on our “career first” conditioning and suggests that you seek out the golden opportunities right in front of you, right now. In Marry Smart, she shares the wisdom of her experience with warmth, humor, and very straight talk.
Unwrapping Your Passion
By Putz, Karen
To so many, waking up to the same old life is a constant reality. It's time to unwrap the passion within and throw aside "cautionisms," because Unwrapping Your Passion shakes up the status quo of aging and redefines the barometer of living a passionate life. Karen Putz provides the clues to finding passion and the necessary steps to take to manifest the life many so desire.
Best Self
By Bayer, Mike
ASK YOURSELF ... ARE YOU TRULY WHO YOU WANT TO BE? IS THIS THE LIFE YOU REALLY WANT? ARE YOU LIVING EACH DAY AS YOUR BEST SELF? WHAT CAN YOU CHANGE, TODAY?How would you answer those questions? Think about your daily life. Are you thriving, or going through the motions? Are your days full of work, relationships and activities that are true to your authentic self, or do you feel trapped on a treadmill of responsibility? If you dream of a better life, now is the time to turn your dream into reality. And the tools you need are within your grasp, to design a life that is fulfilling on the deepest levels. Best Self will show you how.Mike Bayer, known to the thousands of clients whose lives he has changed as Coach Mike, has helped everyone from pop stars to business executives to people just like you discover the freedom to be their best selves. By asking them and leading them to ask themselves a series of important but tough questions - such as "What are your core values?" "Do you go to bed each day more knowledgeable than when you woke up?" and "Am I neglecting some aspect of my physical health out of fear or denial?" - he helps them see what their Best Selves and Anti-Selves really look like. As a mental health specialist, a personal development coach, and an all-around change agent, Mike has seen the amazing ways in which lives can improve with honesty and clarity. He understands our struggles intimately, because he's faced - and overcome - his own. And he knows that change is possible. By working through each of the Seven SPHERES of life - Social, Personal, Health, Education, Relationships, Employment and Spiritual Development - Best Self is an accessible and interactive book that distills all of Coach Mike's wisdom into a compact, focused guide that will ignite anyone's desire for change. Chock full of revealing quizzes, and full of provocative questionnaires, Best Self will empower you to embrace your authenticity, acknowledge what is holding you back, and break through to live a passionate life to the fullest, forever.
A Hole in the Sidewalk
By Phd, Claudia Black
Dr. Claudia Black's seminal relapse prevention workbook has been revised and updated! People relapse at different phases throughout the continuum of their recovery, and for very different reasons. A Hole in the Sidewalk: The Recovering Person's Guide to Relapse Prevention addresses the most essential issues related to maintaining recovery from addiction that are often overlooked, or need to be reinforced.
1-2-3 Magic for Kids
By Phelan, Thomas
Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic, and adapted especially for kids!"1-2-3 Magic made parenting fun again.""I highly recommend this book to any parent who is spending more time yelling at or nagging their children than smiling at and laughing with them.""All I have to say is that the ideas in this book really WORK! It really is like magic!""Its such a relief to not feel like Im constantly yelling at someone! If you want to see a fast improvement in your childs behavior, check out 1-2-3 Magic."1-2-3 Magic is the simplest, most effective parenting program for raising happy, well-behaved children, and now its even easier to get your kids excited about their role in your family! Through engaging illustrations and a storybook format, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids lays out the program in a way thats relatable for kids of all ages. From counting to time-outs and everything in between, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids explains:Why its important for them to behaveHow parents use 1-2-3 Magic to make sure everyone in the family is doing what theyre supposed to doWhy their family will be happier and have more time for fun activities once they start using 1-2-3 MagicFeaturing full-color illustrations, puzzles, and games, 1-2-3 Magic for Kids is the perfect companion to 1-2-3 Magic. Whether you are just starting to use the program or have been finding success with it for years, Dr. Thomas W. Phelans kid-friendly adaptation will help you and your kids work together to have more fun and build a stronger family.
Modern Loss
By Soffer, Rebecca
Inspired by the website that the New York Times hailed as "redefining mourning," this book is a fresh and irreverent examination into navigating grief and resilience in the age of social media, offering comfort and community for coping with the mess of loss through candid original essays from a variety of voices, accompanied by gorgeous two-color illustrations and wry infographics.At a time when we mourn public figures and national tragedies with hashtags, where intimate posts about loss go viral and we receive automated birthday reminders for dead friends, it's clear we are navigating new terrain without a road map.Let's face it: most of us have always had a difficult time talking about death and sharing our grief. We're awkward and uncertain; we avoid, ignore, or even deny feelings of sadness; we offer platitudes; we send sympathy bouquets whittled out of fruit.
What Will They Say About You When You're Gone?
By Cohen, Daniel
"This book is a beacon of light and a touchstone for the timeless values of leading a purposeful life."--From the Foreword by Senator Joseph Lieberman There's not one person alive who hasn't confronted their own mortality. Each of us, at some point, wakes up to the reality that our time on Earth is limited. But how do we lead our lives with a sense of urgency every day? How do we develop the courage to make choices not based on pressure but on principle? How do we create the sacred space to reflect on who we are and who we want to be so we can realize our innermost goals and dreams? What Will They Say About You When You're Gone? points the way. Esteemed Rabbi Daniel Cohen will help you rise above the distractions to tap into the best version of yourself.
The Wisdom of Sundays
By Winfrey, Oprah
Oprah Winfrey says Super Soul Sunday is the television show she was born to do. "I see it as an offering," she explains. "If you want to be more fully present and live your life with a wide-open heart, this is the place to come to."Now, for the first time, the aha moments of inspiration and soul-expanding insight that have enlightened millions on the two-time Emmy Award-winning Super Soul Sunday are collected in The Wisdom of Sundays, a beautiful, cherishable, deeply-affecting book. Organized into ten chapters -- each one representing a powerful step in Oprah's own spiritual journey and introduced with an intimate, personal essay by Oprah herself -- the Wisdom of Sundays features selections from the most meaningful conversations between Oprah and some of today's most-admired thought-leaders. Visionaries like Tony Robbins, Arianna Huffington, and Shonda Rhimes share their lessons in finding purpose through mindfulness and intention. World renowned authors and teachers like Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hahn, Marianne Williamson and Wayne Dyer, explain our complex relationship with the ego and the healing powers of love and connection; and award-winning and bestselling writers like Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Elizabeth Lesser explore the beauty of forgiveness and spirituality. Paired with beautiful photographs, including many from Oprah's private property in California where each episode of Super Soul Sunday is filmed, The Wisdom of Sundays promises to be a timeless keepsake that will help readers awaken to life's wondrous possibilities and discover a deeper connection to the natural world around them.
Heal Yourself--Heal the World
By King, Deborah
Deborah King, spiritual leader and New York Times bestselling author of Be Your Own Shaman, inspires and teaches her proven method of LifeForce Energy Healing in this definitive and accessible book that will forever change the way you connect to your energy.What's standing between you and the life you were meant to lead? The answer lies in your energy field and how you manage it. When our energy pathways are blocked by suppressed feelings, pain, and trauma, we weaken both our personal and universal energy fields, hindering our ability to live our best lives. LifeForce Energy has its origins in the living force that Hindus call prana, the Chinese call chi, and the Japanese call qi. This primal force is connected to your spirit as well as to your physical, emotional, and mental self.
Clearing Emotional Clutter
By Altman, Don
Many have pointed out the psychological benefits of clearing out the clutter in our surroundings. But what do we do with our emotional clutter - the psychological versions of the jam-packed closet or impenetrable garage? As we shut away and try to hide old pains and traumas we create toxic patterns. Author Donald Altman uses modern neuroscience to outline how habits and patterns can be modified with only a few minutes of attention daily. Altman first helps readers realize what their baggage consists of and how to transform or jettison it. He then shows how to avoid accumulating new emotional clutter. With these practices, readers address their pasts, learn to deal with the present, and cultivate the best possible futures for themselves.
Believe It to Achieve It
By Tracy, Brian
From the bestselling author of Eat That Frog!, a motivational guide to using the Psychology of Achievement to banish negative thoughts and behaviors and unlock your full potential for success.Letting go of negative thoughts is one of the most important steps to living a successful, fulfilling life, but also often the most difficult. In this practical, research-based guide, bestselling authors Brian Tracy and psychotherapist Christina Stein present their "Psychology of Achievement" program to help you identify and overcome detrimental patterns and ideas preventing you from achieving your goals or feeling happy and satisfied in your life. Whether this negativity stems from a past relationship that ended badly, a childhood trauma, a business or career failure, or general insecurity, Tracy and Stein help you recognize how conscious--and more oftentimes unconscious--negativity affects your personality, your outlook and your decisions.
Live Large
By Crook, Elizabeth B
As a corporate strategist, Elizabeth B. Crook spent years helping companies grow in new industries and new markets. Although she focused on organizations, more and more individuals sought her assistance in mapping their paths towards fresh and exciting future opportunities. Realizing her gift, Elizabeth developed a process that has since helped hundreds of achievers discover what matters most to them and determine clear paths towards their dreams and beyond. In Live Large, Elizabeth equips you with the valuable tools she's used for years to help high-achieving individuals find fulfillment by determining what's next in their lives. Comprised of eighteen interactive chapters, the book guides you through a series of explorations, including finding your values, determining the beliefs that hold you back, discovering your ''bull's eye'' target, and ultimately answering the question of what makes you say ''Yippee!''.
Messy
By Harford, Tim
"Utterly fascinating. Tim Harford shows that if you want to be creative and resilient, you need a little more disorder in your world." - Adam Grant, New York Times-bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take"Engrossing." - New York TimesFrom the award-winning columnist and author of the national bestseller The Undercover Economist comes a provocative big idea book about the genuine benefits of being messy: at home, at work, in the classroom, and beyond.Look out for Tim's next book, Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy.Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives celebrates the benefits that messiness has in our lives: why it's important, why we resist it, and why we should embrace it instead. Using research from neuroscience, psychology, social science, as well as captivating examples of real people doing extraordinary things, Tim Harford explains that the human qualities we value - creativity, responsiveness, resilience - are integral to the disorder, confusion, and disarray that produce them. From the music studio of Brian Eno to the Lincoln Memorial with Martin Luther King, Jr., from the board room to the classroom, messiness lies at the core of how we innovate, how we achieve, how we reach each other - in short, how we succeed. In Messy, you'll learn about the unexpected connections between creativity and mess; understand why unexpected changes of plans, unfamiliar people, and unforeseen events can help generate new ideas and opportunities as they make you anxious and angry; and come to appreciate that the human inclination for tidiness - in our personal and professional lives, online, even in children's play - can mask deep and debilitating fragility that keep us from innovation. Stimulating and readable as it points exciting ways forward, Messy is an insightful exploration of the real advantages of mess in our lives.