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Psychology Today: Calming the Anger Storm
By Kathy A. Svitil. 2005
Understanding where anger comes fromand how to control it. This authoritative examination of anger offers important information on both the…
psychological and physiological aspects of this difficult emotion, and how even the smallest outbursts can affect every part of our livesand the lives of those around us. With professional input from experts in the field and poignant anecdotes from those with anger management difficulties, Psychology Today: Calming the Anger Storm provides the steps one needs to overcome and manage rage.DK Essential Managers: Reducing Stress (DK Essential Managers)
By Tim Hindle. 1998
Learn all you need to know about coping with stress in the workplace, from identifying the causes and symptoms of…
stress to monitoring your response to pressure and implementing coping strategies. Reducing Stress shows how to reorganize your work practices and think positively. It also provides practical techniques to use when dealing with potential problem areas. Power tips help you to handle real-life situations and develop first-class stress-management skills that will dramatically improve your ability to deal with pressure. Learn to minimize your stress level—both at the office and at home—to maximize your productivity and happiness. DK Essential Manager series have sold more than 1.9 million books worldwide! Experienced and novice managers alike can benefit from these guides. The topics are relevant to every work environment, from large corporations to small businesses. Concise treatments of dozens of business techniques, skills, methods, and problems are presented with hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams. It is the most exciting and accessible approach to business and self-improvement available.Super Ager: You Can Look Younger, Have More Energy, a Better Memory, and Live a Long and Healthy Life
By Elise Marie Collins. 2018
“A fresh approach to aging well . . . the definitive ‘how-to’ book for celebrating the second half of life!” from a top…
yoga and mindfulness teacher (Darren Main, author of Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic).Filled with science, suggestions for gentle daily movement, natural remedies and modern wisdom, Super Ager is a practical and concise guide to optimal aging. Yoga instructor, nutrition expert and healthy living blogger Elise Marie Collins has compiled a comprehensive look at what “Super Agers” are doing to live long and prosper. Learn about movement at any age, brain fitness and memory maintenance, foods, vitamin and mineral content cues and clues, and what they do to promote health, prevent disease, and decrease and reverse symptoms of illness.In her revolutionary book, Collins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging, showing us how we can increase not only our lifespan but also our health span. Through a journey of cultures that have the distinction of producing some of the world’s healthiest, oldest people, Collins reveals the secrets for living an extended and fulfilling life in which our later years become a period of wisdom, vitality, and happiness. From India to Japan, northern Europe and the Greek Island of Ikaria “where people forgot to die,” she shows how the unique lifestyles of these people can influence and improve our own lives.“A great inspiration to encourage humanity to not only live longer but better . . . Elise Marie Collins, gives us sound information that motivates us to eat a mostly plant-based diet and to move our bodies, even if it’s just walking, in a way that communicates—I AM ALIVE!” —Saeeda Hafiz, author of The HealingHug Therapy: A 21-Day Journey to Embracing Yourself, Your Life, and Everyone Around You
By Dr Stone Kraushaar. 2019
Discover the healing power of hugs and how they can improve your life and your world in twnty-one days with…
this amazing guide.Dr. Stone’s prescription is for a twenty-one-second hug today and every day. One of the many benefits of hugging is that longer hugs have proven physiological benefits. Hugs are good for your immune system, your stress response, your sleep patterns, and so much more.Hug Therapy brings to life the meaning of hugging. In this book, you will discover:What it means to really, truly give yourself and others the profound gift of a hugHow to be powerfully in action and more aware of what matters to you mostThat you may choose to begin hugging some strangers . . . with their blessing of courseAnd perhaps most importantly, that together, one literal or metaphorical hug at a time, we make the world a better, healthier, and more connected place.Hug Therapy shares a full-on, unconditional hug from Dr. Stone Kraushaar. In this book, he invites you to wrap your arms around yourself, your life, and everyone around you in a whole new way. A good embrace?a hug?squeezes every ounce of fear, worry, and negativity out of your spirit, leaving you with nothing but warmth, inner peace, and a feeling of connection.Most people have difficulty remembering the last time someone gave them an all-encompassing hug. Hug Therapy encourages you to change that, one physical or metaphorical embrace at a time. It’s a “do good and feel great” book that will help you live more in the moment and stay tuned into what really matters.Praise for Hug Therapy“A re-envisioned, expanded, and brilliant twist that richly brings out the power of hugging in just 21 days. It teaches about the self-hug and how to bring it into one's outer circle, creating balance and harmony for the traveler.”?Kevin Zaborney, BA, MDiv, founder of National Hugging Day“Hug Therapy disrupts the simple act of a hug, turning it into a way to spark connection within you, your community, with strangers . . . and it may just end up bringing our planet to awareness of being one. Crazy, awesome hugs?of course you should become a part of this movement!”?Mich Hancock, co-founder of TEDxGatewayArch, host of MichMash PodcastThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Changing Old Habits for Good
By Deb Baker, G. Alan Marlatt. 2008
Kick bad habits—for good! Nearly everybody has at least one self-destructive habit they can&’t eliminate—from spending too much time online…
to eating too much ice cream. Changing an old habit is no easy business and more than 90% of people relapse within a year. This one-of-a-kind guide helps readers separate good habits from bad, evaluate the risks and benefits, prepare themselves for change, and make the change—for good. • Dr. Marlatt is a groundbreaking author at the top of the relapse prevention field. • This book shares the latest research on kicking old habits for good.Mindfulness: Relax, De-Stress, and Focus Your Mind for a Healthier, Happier You (Conscious Care Guides)
By Lani Muelrath, Domyo Sater Burk. 2021
Be present in the here and now and cultivate inner peace by living in the moment with mindfulnessAre you struggling…
to be present in the moment with wandering thoughts? This book will help you discover powerful tools to gain deeper understanding, calmness, and clarity through meditation practices in your daily life.This self-help book will teach you simple mindfulness meditations and exercises that will help you be more consciously aware. It includes: • An overview of mindfulness, how it works, and how to practice it daily • Guidance on alleviating anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction • Tips on getting over your emotional hurdles by improving mental clarity and discipline • Advice on improving communication in your relationships with mindfulness • Advanced meditation methods to maximize the benefits of mindfulness Did you know you have the ability to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity and calm your body and mind using mindfulness? Mindfulness expert, Domyo Sater Burk will show you how to be consciously present and aware, in a specific moment and your life in general. Explore proven meditation techniques that will allow you to reclaim your life, relieve stress, and improve your wellbeing. With regular practice, use the mindfulness meditations in this guidebook to learn to be more conscious of and attentive to your body, feelings, and patterns of thought. Doing so will lead to greater knowledge and understanding of yourself. Better yet, the positive effects of regular mindfulness are easy to achieve!A therapist shares her memoir of survival after the death of her infant daughter and the process she developed to…
cope with her grief.How do you make sense of loss and tragedy? After the sudden and devastating loss of her infant daughter, Lily Dulan (a marriage and family therapist, psychotherapist, and certified yoga teacher) meditated, prayed, and ruminated on the only thing she had left—her baby girl’s name. In Lily’s courage to address and move through her pain, she developed a combination of proven psychological modalities, twelve-step wellness tools, spiritual healing applications, meditations, and ancient yoga. She calls this self-help process “The Name Work”. In her heartfelt memoir, Lily shares her healing journey and her method for unleashing the power in names and giving them special meaning to help move through the grief process in a thoughtful and transformative way.The Name Work method teaches you how to assign special meaning and qualities to the letters in names—a deceased loved one’s or your own—and how to create positive affirmations for each letter’s attribute. It is a tangible and personal self-healing method for whatever obstacles arise; a unique, new wellness tool for healing and self-discovery.Also includes:Affirmations, self-guided questions, meditations, and practicesAn A-Z dictionary of qualities to help create your own affirmationsLife hacks for addictive behaviors and moving though trauma and lossA first-hand account of the author’s personal healing journeyPraise for Giving Grief Meaning“Such a wise, gentle book, born of great loss, on healing, grief and transformation.” —Anne Lamott, New York Times–bestselling author of Dusk, Night, Dawn“Lily Dulan had to bear the unbearable, a loss that is every parent’s nightmare. This book relays her journey from the valley of excruciating pain to a peaceful life on the other side of it. She began the journey not knowing if peace would ever be hers again. She was rewarded for each step she took in trying to find it, discovering keys that indeed unlocked the way for her and which now she can share with others. For those still in earlier phases of grief, this book illuminates some mysterious ways a broken heart can heal.” —Marianne Williamson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Return to LoveNourished: The Plant-based Path to Health & Happiness
By Pamela Wasabi. 2016
A guide to a plant-based diet, with recipes included, that &“explores the relationship between the foods we consume and the…
way we feel&” (Matthew Kenney, author of Cooked Raw). Are you ready for the benefits of eating clean? Are you seeking a happy, health-filled life? Nourished, by plant-based chef and holistic nutrition expert Pamela Wasabi, invites you to discover a new love for and understanding of your body, and the importance of nourishment through plant-based eating. Pamela shows readers how learning to cook helped her overcome medical challenges and put her on the path to health through clean eating diet recipes and plant-based nutrition. Find life-enhancing nourishment for both the body and the spirit and learn: How to find peace within and let go of strict forms of dieting, perfection, and restrictionsHow to invite nourishment into your lifeHow every symptom or food issue we deal with is an invitation to get to know ourselves betterInspiration to be softer and more loving, and have unconditional acceptance for who we areAn appreciation for the joys of a plant based nutrition lifestyleHow to be mindful and present about our choices when it comes to food and healthHow to embark on a path of health and happinessPlus a selection of favorite clean eating diet recipesThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Couponing: Clip and Download Your Way to Big Savings!
By Rachel Singer Gordon. 2012
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Enhancing Self-Esteem
By Mark Warner. 1999
You&’re no idiot, of course. You know there are moments when you have been creative, attractive, and even intelligent. But…
when it comes to sizing yourself up in the mirror, stepping onto a scale to get weighed, or socializing at a party full of extroverts, you feel like a wallflower that hasn&’t been watered in years. Don&’t just stand there with your head in the sand! The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Enhancing Self-Esteem shows you how to break through negativity, open yourself to risk and change, and move toward a richer and more integrated life. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Straightforward questions that will inspire you to look deeper within yourself. • Self-quizzes that will help you see the &“real you&” more clearly. • Inspirational thoughts and poems. • Insights drawn from the experiences of others. • Common-sense advice on what to do when feeling insecure.Using both photos and line art, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Reading Body Language reveals and explains the visual tells…
to be found in faces, eyes, and lips; the positions of hands, arms, and legs; stances; gestures; the uses of everyday objects; and more. Additionally, strategies to elicit body language are detailed as well.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Intimacy
By Dr Paul Coleman. 2005
The comprehensive guide to getting close—and closer . . . Renowned psychologist Dr. Paul Coleman gives readers a step–by–step, clear path…
to improving their relationships by helping them identify intimacy problems, understand key differences between men and women, change perceptions, overcome arguments, and effectively communicate. He also covers sexual intimacy and affection issues, including intimacy during stressful times, transitions, and as relationships progress. This book is a beacon for those looking to solve their struggles with intimacy.• Tools and exercises for both physical and emotional intimacy• Self-assessment tests and exercises to help pinpoint issues• For couples, singles, and families, men and women• Coleman is an expert with an active practice and specialty in intimacy issues who&’s made appearances on Oprah, Today, and GeraldoZen Doodling (Idiot's Guides)
By David Williams. 2015
Doodling isn't necessarily a mindless pursuit. There's hidden discipline, order, and joy behind artful scribbles. Idiot's Guides: Zen Doodling gives…
readers beautiful, full-color instruction and all they need to start using ordered, repeated "tangle" designs that are great creative expressions and works of art unto themselves. The book includes step-by-step instructions for drawing more than 20 doodle forms and patterns.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stretching Your Dollar: Creative Ways to Live Well and Still Save Money
By Shannon M. Medisky. 2009
An online expert and home economist gathers hundreds of practical and surprising tips Everyone is being squeezed these days by…
the faltering economy, but nobody wants to give up the things that add to quality of life. Much more than just common sense warmed over, this handy guide will take them through the doldrums of the current economy, helping them budget and set priorities, while still enjoying their lives. • Hundreds of tips on stretching the dollar—without the no–brainers like "clip coupons" • The few businesses thriving during the downturn are bargain and budget oriented • Does not require a lifestyle makeoverCode Switching: How to Talk So Men Will Listen
By Audrey Nelson, Claire Damken Brown. 2009
Mars and Venus head to work... Day-to-day, face-to-face workplace communication between men and women is often dysfunctional because each gender…
employs different speech patterns. When careers and paychecks are on the line, clear communication is crucial-from the mailroom to the boardroom. Code Switching explains what to say, how to say it, how to be taken seriously, and how to act while speaking with the opposite sex for maximum effectiveness in the workplace. Included are: How men and women manage conversation, and the value of "chitchat" prior to a meeting. How men use language to impart information and women use language to build or indicate relationship. How men use e-mail to emphasize control while women use it to share and build rapport. How women can use language to build their credibility. How humor is used as a power play, to build territory, or to exclude others. How gender talk creates and shapes work relationships.The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Robert's Rules Scripts for Meetings
By Nancy Sylvester. 2010
The whens, hows and whys of keeping order.Robert's Rules have long been the ultimate guide for running meetings and outlining…
procedures. The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Robert's Rules Scripts for Meetings, teaches readers everything from the ladder of motions to how to use Robert's Rules for any size or type of meeting or political caucus.This book includes sample minutes, a sample agenda, and scripts for every type of meeting situations.The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Right Words for Any Occasion
By Marylou Ambrose, Veronica Deisler. 2008
Your thoughts are worth more than a penny. You&’re no idiot, of course. You know words possess tremendous power.…
But expressing your feelings during special events or difficult situation requires more than a clichéd greeting-card sentiments. The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to the Right Words for Any Occasion shows you exactly how to spell it out—in your own words. In this Complete Idiot&’s Guide®, you get: • Over 250 sample notes for the moments that touch people&’s lives, from wedding and anniversaries to birthdays and graduations. • Inspiration quotes to help you add just the right sentiment when you can&’t find your own words. • Guidance on what to say—and what not to say—during hard times. • Great ways to share your special message with people of all ages and faiths.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Self-Testing Your Personality
By Arlene Uhl. 2008
It really is all about you! Everyone loves taking personality tests. Presented in an easy-to-read format, this collection of entertaining…
and insightful self-scoring quizzes lets readers explore different aspects of their personalities with tests, such as &“Am I a Risktaker?&”; &“Am I in the Right Career?&”; &“My Flirtation IQ&”; and &“Am I a Spender or a Saver?&” • Personality tests are hot—a Google search for &“online personality tests&” produces over 3,150,000 hits • Personality tests are a staple in magazines, such as Cosmo, Glamour, and Men&’s Health as well as online sites.Business Minded: A Guide to Setting Up Your Mind, Body and Business for Success
By Carly A. Riordan. 2021
Carly's goal for you: become a happy, healthy, successful, business-minded boss.Part self-help wisdom, part business school teaching, and part interactive…
workbook pages, plus real-life advice from 15 amazing, thriving entrepreneurs: this book is everything you need to know to turn your creative passion into a successful company.With clarity and approachability, this complete guide will teach you how to monetize your creativity with a sustainable operation: ideation and business plans, branding, bookkeeping, accounting, marketing, management, social media, and more.Maybe you want to become a social media influencer like Carly. Maybe you want to sell cake pops on the side. Maybe you want to design beautiful branding for small business owners, or maybe you want to run a coffee cart on campus! Whatever your idea, the same responsible business principles apply. With dedicated space for you to write down your own ideas, Carly will walk you through the process, step-by-step.Through it all, Carly will remind you of your true goal: you started your business to make you happy. That's not a bad thing! You can't field calls, answer emails, manage your accounts, and so on, if you're not taking care of yourself first. With firsthand wisdom, she'll encourage you to live a happy entrepreneur's lifestyle because YOU are your business's greatest asset.With insight from some of the best women in the entrepreneurial game, this book will become your most-trusted resource. Thank you to the owners of these amazing small businesses: Chappy Wrap, chloédigital, Sarah Flint, Sarah O. Jewelry, Lycette Designs, Margaux, Oui Create, Grace Rose Farm, Dudley Stephens, Diane Hill, Sara Fitz, BFB Hair and dae Hair, Addison Bay, and The Tiny Tassel!The Essential Guide to a Lasting Marriage: Learn the Secrets of “Happily Ever After” Through Good Times and Bad (Essential Guide)
By Karla Dougherty, Martin Tashman. 2011
If you're going to say "I do,&” you want to mean it . . . for a lifetime. Today, many…
couples struggle with keeping their marriages alive—maybe because they look at marriage as a job instead of an emotional partnership. In this insightful and practical guide, the authors share concrete insights and ideas that can help carry a couple along life's long romantic journey together. • Down-to-earth accessible advice filled with real-life anecdotes. • Addresses each stage of a lifelong relationship.