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Soulful simplicity: how living with less can lead to so much more
By Courtney Carver. 2017
We are often on a quest for more, giving in to pressure every day to work more, own more, and…
do more. In this book, Carver shows us how to pursue practical minimalism so we can create more with less--more space, more time, and even more love. She invites us to look at the big picture, discover what's most important to us, and reclaim lightness and ease by getting rid of all the excess things. 2017.Linda Blair offers numerous practical suggestions to help you overcome problems such as anxiety, insomnia, negative thinking, a loss of…
contentment, an unhappy past and a tendency to relapse into unconstructive habits. She explains how you can create your own treatment manual and she uses case studies to guide you on your way. 2009.While obvious on the surface, understanding the subtle difference between a life journey to "somewhere" and a life journey to…
"somewhere you desire to be" will determine how satisfied you are with your life and the decisions you make along the way. Jackson and Grimes share a novel approach to this subject. In this book, they show you that it is really how we make important decisions that will determine how happy we are. And that there is a special set of information about yourself that can point your decisions in the right direction--like a compass. Without that special information about ourselves we are susceptible to great periods of wasted time, pain and suffering. 2017.With 'Smart Thinking', renowned researcher and inspirational speaker Art Markman draws on groundbreaking studies to reveal how memory works, the…
most effective way to learn, how to accomplish goals, and the difference between "smart thinking" and intelligence. From stopping unhealthy thinking habits to solving problems by applying relevant knowledge, listeners gain valuable insight into the workings of their minds. 2013.Staying OK: How To Maximize Good Feelings And Minimize Bad Ones
By Amy Bjork Harris, Thomas Anthony Harris. 1985
Something more: excavating your authentic self
By Sarah Ban Breathnach. 1998
The author asserts that human beings are divided into two groups - the resigned, who think their time on earth…
is beyond their control, and the exhausted, who believe there is "something more" to life. To the exhausted she offers nine steps to achieving happiness: sensing, surviving, settling, stumbling, selling out, starting over, searching, striving, and something more. Bestseller. 1998.Bach offers advice on how couples can keep their financial lives in sync, with strategies on such concerns as investments,…
retirement and insurance. Bach also believes that all couples (gay and straight, married and unmarried) need to identify values as well as goals as their first step toward achieving financial security. 2003.Simply speaking: how to communicate your ideas with style, substance, and clarity
By Peggy Noonan. 1998
A former speech writer for U.S. presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush offers "advice and anecdotes about the writing and…
giving of speeches." Exhorts both veteran and novice speakers to organize their message using logic, sincerity, humour, and short sentences, while keeping the speech under twenty minutes. c1998.Readers will be enlightened after hearing Winget's humorous yet helpful interpretation of the way to a better life. Chapters such…
as "Everybody Screws Up", "Get Smarter", and "You Are Out of Time" force listeners to own up to the truth and take responsibility for their lives. 2005.Shadow syndromes: Recognizing And Coping With The Hidden Psychological Disorders That Can Influence Your Behavior And Silently Determine The Course Of Your Life
By Catherine Johnson, John J Ratey. 1997
Chronic sadness, obsessiveness, outbursts of anger, the inability to finish tasks, acute anxiety or disabling discomfort in social situations -…
these are the often undiagnosed "shadow syndromes" of major mental disorders that limit the lives, productivity, and happiness of millions of people. The authors uncover the biological factors that often determine people's personalities. They use real-life case studies to illustrate how shadow syndromes affect our everyday lives and how they can be treated with diet, exercise, psychotherapy, and medication. 1997.Searching for Bobby Orr
By Stephen Brunt. 2006
Bobby Orr redefined the defensive style of hockey - he was the first to infuse the defenseman position with offensive…
juice, driving up the ice, setting up players and scoring some goals of his own. He was the first player to win three straight MVP awards, the first defenseman to score twenty or more goals in a season. But history will also remember Bobby Orr as a key figure in the Alan Eagleson scandal, and as the unfortunate player forced into early retirement in 1978 because of his injuries. Some strong language. 2006.S'affranchir de la honte: libérer l'enfant en soi
By John Bradshaw, Céline Sinclair. 1993
La honte, qui provoque en nous un besoin maladif d'accomplir des performances, est à l'origine de bien des problèmes de…
compulsion et de dépendance. John Bradshaw nous livre ici un témoignage bouleversant et propose de nouvelles techniques de guérison. c1993.Revenir au monde
By Nicole Bordeleau. 2017
Combien sommes-nous à vivre enfermés dans notre tête, à courir d'urgence en urgence, à oublier de savourer l'instant présent? Avec…
la simplicité et l'authenticité qu'on lui connaît, Nicole Bordeleau nous invite à revenir au monde. Grâce à des enseignements et à des exercices accessibles, elle nous accompagne à la découverte d'une pratique simple, ancrée dans le quotidien, appelée méditation de pleine présence. En vous y exerçant chaque jour, vous découvrirez comment: vivre pleinement chaque instant, le coeur et l'esprit en paix; être plus bienveillant envers vous-même et plus attentif aux autres; affronter les changements de l'existence avec lucidité et sérénité; solidifier la confiance en soi en devenant qui vous êtes réellement. 2017.Safe teen: powerful alternatives to violence
By Anita Roberts. 2001
The author explains violence, looking at its roots, identifying potentially dangerous behaviour, and always offering teens strategies to protect themselves…
and diffuse situations--from small misunderstandings to outright assault. The book also includes discussion of gender stereotypes, self-esteem, handling cliques and social pressures, acknowledging and transforming emotions, and differentiating between "good sex" and harmful sex. Poems, quotes, and practical exercises are also added. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.Rediscovering love
By Willard Gaylin. 1986
Psychiatrist Gaylin reinforces his message that one must give love, not merely want to be loved. He argues for responsibility…
and shared love that, he insists, must be extended to include caring for all people and the physical world. Gaylin believes that "our survival depends on rediscovering our need for community and, ultimately, to rediscovering love." 1986.Relationship rescue: don't make excuses! Start repairing your relationship today
By Phillip C McGraw. 2002
Society today teaches us that it is good and natural to share our lives with another person. This same society…
in part defines and measures success by how we manage our relationships. But it never teaches us how we are supposed to do that. No one ever trained us to relate to another. We were never shown how to select a good mate, or how to be a good husband or wife. It is therefore unsurprising that relationships, marriages and families continue to disintegrate before our eyes. In this book, the author helps you get back in touch with, and take responsibility for, yourself and your relationship needs. 2002.Ranger inspire la joie: la méthode KonMari pas à pas
By Marie Kondō. 2017
Trier, simplifier et embellir son intérieur a le pouvoir de rendre heureux. Marie Kondo expose la méthode qui l'a rendue…
célèbre. En plaçant la joie au coeur du rangement, elle nous fait redécouvrir le plaisir que nous procurent certains objets et écarter systématiquement tout ce qui nous encombre. Après les vêtements et les techniques de pliage, la consultante japonaise détaille chaque catégorie de biens qu'il faudra ranger pour que toute la maison soit en ordre : du bureau à la cuisine en passant par la salle de bains. Son livre est une source de motivation et un compagnon essentiel pour nous lancer dans cette grande révolution qui peut changer notre vie et nous permettre de ne plus jamais succomber au désordre ! 2017.Rebel, rogue, mischievous babe: stories about being a powerful girl
By Sharlene Azam. 2001
Author Sharlene Azam is the founder of "Reluctant Hero", a magazine for and by teenaged girls that discusses everything from…
body image to boys. It can be tough being a teenaged girl, and Azam provides advice and information to guide you through what can be a traumatic and turbulent time. This is a book that reminds young women that, in spite of all that goes on in their lives - good and bad - they are not alone. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.Qu'est-ce qui se passe entre vos 2 oreilles?: ce livre deviendra vite votre meilleur ami
By Vicky Girouard. 2016
Vous l'avez peut-être vue, le 22 juin 2015, à l'émission Dans l'oeil du dragon. Du haut de ses 27 ans,…
dotée d'une personnalité rafraîchissante et d'une volonté à toute épreuve, elle a séduit les cinq cracheurs de feu et conquis les téléspectateurs. Cette jeune entrepreneure dynamique est animée par une passion: motiver, inspirer et encourager les gens. Elle réalise ce rêve à travers Motivop, son entreprise, en créant des produits basés sur le principe de la psychologie positive. C'est à travers les épreuves que Vicky a découvert l'influence de la pensée sur l'attitude. Celle qui a traversé une dépression à l'âge de 22 ans a vite compris qu'elle devait reprendre le contrôle de son esprit pour s'en faire un ami, non un adversaire. Cet apprentissage se traduit maintenant par un concept que Vicky désire partager tout au long de ce livre. 2016.