Self-Help

Cameron Stauth, Dan Baker

What Happy People Know

Editura: St. Martin's Griffin

Anul aparitiei: 2004

How to live a happy life--made so simple and doable that you believe it's actually achievable. Dr. Dan Baker, director of the Life Enhancement Program at Canyon Ranch, has devoted his life to teaching people how to be happy. And apparently, most of us could use a little tutoring. Research has shown that the root of unhappiness--fear--lies in the oldest, reptilian part of our brains, and negative reactions are often dictated by primal instincts. We're literally "hardwired for hard times." In What Happy People Know, Dr. Baker uses evidence from the new science of happiness to show us how we can overcome this genetic predisposition toward negative reactions and lead a truly rich, happy, and healthy life. In this book, Dr. Baker shares the program that has revolutionized the lives of countless unhappy people, VIP's and regular Joes and Janes alike. First, you'll learn the only two issues that ever cause unhappiness and devise your plan to overcome both of them. Then, Dr. Baker teaches you how to spot the happiness traps, the five doomed ways we try to make ourselves happy, only to dig ourselves further into misery. Finally, he shares his happiness tools, the six simple skills that, ...

Susan Jeffers

Embracing Uncertainty

Editura: St. Martin's Griffin

Anul aparitiei: 2004

From the multimillion bestselling author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway comes a powerful and healing book designed to offer a safety net in a world of never-ending change. It may be one of the most comforting and life-affirming books you will ever read. With her invaluable insights and exercises, Susan Jeffers gives you the tools you need to deal with all the uncertainty in your life with a sense of peace and possibility. You will learn: - Forty-two exercises to help make your life an exciting adventure instead of a continuous worry - How to lighten up and put problems into a life-affirming perspective - The amazing power of the word maybe - And much more You will discover that there is a wondrous, joyous, and abundant life that can exist in the presence of uncertainty. The question is: What do you need to do to reach this wonderful state? And the answers abound in Embracing Uncertainty .

Po Bronson

What Should I Do with My Life?: The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question

Editura: Ballantine Books

Anul aparitiei: 2005

"Brimming with stories of sacrifice, courage, commitment and, sometimes, failure, the book will support anyone pondering a major life choice or risk without force-feeding them pat solutions."-- Publishers Weekly In What Should I Do with My Life ? Po Bronson tells the inspirational true stories of people who have found the most meaningful answers to that great question. With humor, empathy, and insight, Bronson writes of remarkable individuals--from young to old, from those just starting out to those in a second career--who have overcome fear and confusion to find a larger truth about their lives and, in doing so, have been transformed by the experience. What Should I Do with My Life? struck a powerful, resonant chord on publication, causing a multitude of people to rethink their vocations and priorities and start on the path to finding their true place in the world. For this edition, Bronson has added nine new profiles, to further reflect the range and diversity of those who broke away from the chorus to learn the sound of their own voice.

Vince Poscente

The Age of Speed: Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now World

Editura: Ballantine Books

Anul aparitiei: 2008

To succeed in today's ever-accelerating world, speed is the name of the game. Forget "slow and steady wins the race." The key to getting ahead is not fighting or hiding from speed, but embracing speed and using its power to your advantage. As Vince Poscente demonstrates in this rewarding and, yes, fast-paced book, speed has a unique ability to enrich your life. He empowers you to take control of your time, your tasks, your priorities, and your talents, and start making life everything you want it to be. Twenty new tips-exclusive to this paperback edition-show you how to: - recognize the difference between repetitive chores and passionate pursuits, and assign the appropriate amount of time and energy to each - mentally shatter the outdated idea that work, home, and leisure should be completely separate, and create a new, purpose-driven model of organizing your time - discover how to control interruptions, including how and when to accept them-by learning when to multitask and when to focus Speed provides amazing benefits-you become more conscious of how you spend your time, understand your authentic purpose, and find yourself more flexible and open to new opportunities. When you ...

Kay Redfield Jamison

Exuberance: The Passion for Life

Editura: Vintage Books USA

Anul aparitiei: 2005

A national bestselling author examines one of the mind's most exalted states--one that is crucially important to learning, risk-taking, social cohesiveness, and survival itself. "[Jamison is] that rare writer who can offer a kind of unified field theory of science and art." -- The Washington Post Book World With the same grace and breadth of learning she brought to her studies of the mind's pathologies, Kay Redfield Jamison examines one of its most exalted states: exuberance. This "abounding, ebullient, effervescent emotion" manifests itself everywhere from child's play to scientific breakthrough. Exuberance: The Passion for Life introduces us to such notably irrepressible types as Teddy Roosevelt, John Muir, and Richard Feynman, as well as Peter Pan, dancing porcupines, and Charles Schulz's Snoopy. It explores whether exuberance can be inherited, parses its neurochemical grammar, and documents the methods people have used to stimulate it. The resulting book is an irresistible fusion of science and soul.

Po Bronson

What Should I Do with My Life?: The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question

Editura: Random House Trade

Anul aparitiei: 2003

"Brimming with stories of sacrifice, courage, commitment and, sometimes, failure, the book will support anyone pondering a major life choice or risk without force-feeding them pat solutions."-- Publishers Weekly In What Should I Do with My Life ? Po Bronson tells the inspirational true stories of people who have found the most meaningful answers to that great question. With humor, empathy, and insight, Bronson writes of remarkable individuals--from young to old, from those just starting out to those in a second career--who have overcome fear and confusion to find a larger truth about their lives and, in doing so, have been transformed by the experience. What Should I Do with My Life? struck a powerful, resonant chord on publication, causing a multitude of people to rethink their vocations and priorities and start on the path to finding their true place in the world. For this edition, Bronson has added nine new profiles, to further reflect the range and diversity of those who broke away from the chorus to learn the sound of their own voice.

Rosanne Badowski

Managing Up: How to Forge an Effective Relationship with Those Above You

Editura: Crown Business

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Everyone has a boss. And anyone who has aspired to move up the corporate ladder knows that their relationship with those they report to is crucial. In Managing Up Rosanne Badowski offers a straightforward, entertaining, no-holds-barred account of what it takes to make your relationship with your boss work to your advantage, no matter where you stand in the corporate hierarchy. Told through rich, colorful anecdotes about her years spent working with one of the smartest, most demanding and dynamic business leaders of the twentieth century, legendary GE CEO Jack Welch, Badowski reveals the secrets to career success she has gleaned over the years. At heart, it's about working with the person above you to create a productive and effective partnership. Everyone is a manager, in one way or another, Badowski points out. She discusses first-hand what it's like to have to be a mind reader, to anticipate the future, to plan for the unexpected, and to perform the impossible. With refreshing candor and a hint of attitude, Badowski's advice is unlike any other. She advises us that "Impatience is a virtue," to "Have no shame," and to "Beware the too-quiet office." Having worked in one of the most ...

Luke Barber, Matt Weinstein

Dogs Don't Bite When a Growl Will Do: What Your Dog Can Teach You about Living a Happy Life

Editura: Perigee Books

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Dogs know how to relax. They forgive and forget. And they scratch where it itches. They really know how to live... Every dog lover knows that man's best friend is sincere and loyal and knows how to have fun-and that dogs are wonderful creatures who have no difficulty showing their love openly. Dogs Don't Bite When a Growl Will Do is an insightful, engaging, and witty guide to the collective wisdom of man's constant companions-and illustrates the human benefits of becoming a little more canine.

Lundy Bancroft

Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

Editura: Berkley Publishing Group

Anul aparitiei: 2003

In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft--a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men--uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship. He says he loves you. So...why does he do that? You've asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men--and change your life. In Why Does He Do That? you will learn about: - The early warning signs of abuse - The nature of abusive thinking - Myths about abusers - Ten abusive personality types - The role of drugs and alcohol - What you can fix, and what you can't - And how to get out of an abusive relationship safely "This is without a doubt the most informative and useful book yet written on the subject of abusive men. Women who are armed with the insights found in these pages will be on the road to recovering control of their lives."--Jay G. Silverman, Ph.D., Director, Violence Prevention Programs, Harvard School of Public Health

Lisa C. Routh, Daniel G. Amen

Healing Anxiety and Depression

Editura: Berkley Publishing Group

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Based on brain-imaging science, Healing Anxiety and Depression reveals the major anxiety and depression centers of the brain, offers tools to determine the specific type of disorder, and provides a comprehensive program for treating both anxiety and depression. Dr. Daniel Amen--a pioneer in uncovering the connections between the brain and behavior--presents his revolutionary approach to treating anxiety and depressive disorders. Based on brain science--and featuring treatment plans that include medication, diet, supplements, exercise, and social and therapeutic support--this groundbreaking book will help you conquer these potentially devastating disorders and change the way you think about anxiety and depression. Healing Anxiety and Depression - Reveals 7 different types of anxiety and depression - Provides proven-effective treatment plans for each type - Explains the source of anxiety and depression through brain images - Includes a self-diagnostic test to determine your type "Help and hope for anyone who has struggled with anxiety and depression."--John Gray, Ph.D.

Joachim de Posada, Ellen Singer

Don't Eat the Marshmallow...Yet!: The Secret to Sweet Success in Work and Life

Editura: Berkley Publishing Group

Anul aparitiei: 2005

Learn how to achieve success--and eat your marshmallows, too--with this motivational, life-changing book. What explains the difference between success and failure? And what does it mean to you and your children? The answer lies in a landmark Stanford University study. Children were left in a room, each with a marshmallow, and given the choice of eating it then or fifteen minutes later, when they were promised an extra marshmallow as a reward for waiting. Some ate theirs right away. Others waited. But the study's real significance came a decade later when the researchers discovered that the children who held out for the reward had become more successful adults than the children who gobbled their marshmallows immediately. The lesson wasn't lost on Joachim de Posada, a world-renowned motivational speaker to thousands of corporate executives and professional athletes. The "marshmallow theory" answered a thirty-year quest to find a compelling explanation for why some people succeed and others fail. Posada was convinced that the key difference between success and failure is not merely hard work or superior intelligence but the ability to delay gratification. "Marshmallow resisters" ...

Terrie Williams

A Plentiful Harvest: Creating Balance and Harmony Through the Seven Living Virtues

Editura: Warner Books

Anul aparitiei: 2003

She was president of one of the country's top publicity agencies, with a Who's Who in Entertainment client list that included Eddie Murphy, Miles Davis, and Janet Jackson. The bestselling author of The Personal Touch , she was a popular speaker for Fortune 500 companies and academia alike. Yet Terrie Williams felt more stressed out than successful, frantic instead of fulfilled. She felt there had to be something more than rushing to meet constant deadlines and to be in endless places, and she found it somewhere she never expected...

Napoleon Hill

Master-Key to Riches

Editura: Fawcett Books

Anul aparitiei: 1986

Based on the Andrew Carnegie formula for money-making, THE MASTER-KEY TO RICHES describes in step-by-step detail today's greatest practical philosophy of success....This amazing philosophy, culled from the success experiences of hundreds of the world's most powerful and wealthy men, will show you how to succeed in any walk of life.

Napoleon Hill

Think and Grow Rich

Editura: Ballantine Books

Anul aparitiei: 1987

Read yourself into a fortune with this time-tested classic that teaches you invaluable money-making secrets. Over 15 million copies sold worldwide! This book could be worth a million dollars to you. Andrew Carnegie attributed his great fortune to his discovery of a magic formula for success. Carnegie demonstrated its soundness when his coaching brought wealth to those young men to whom he had disclosed his secret. Think and Grow Rich teaches you that secret--and the secrets of other distinguished achievers like him. It shows you not only what to do but also how to do it. If you learn and apply the simple basic techniques revealed here, you will have mastered the secret of true and lasting success--and you may have whatever you want in life!

Linda Kavelin Popov

A Pace of Grace: The Virtues of a Sustainable Life

Editura: Plume Books

Anul aparitiei: 2004

In today s anxiety-ridden, stress-infused world, even a moment of quiet reflection has become a time- consuming luxury most of us just can t afford. How did we reach this point? How did we lose our direction and sense of control? And, most important, how can we reclaim our lives? Linda Kavelin Popov asked herself these same questions, after the pressures of her own workaholic lifestyle nearly destroyed her. Now, as cofounder of the International Virtues Project she helps others achieve a pace of grace a pace for our lives that can balance and sustain us physically and spiritually. Through a four-part program that teaches you how to purify your life, pace yourself, practice the presence, and plan a sustainable life, A Pace of Grace offers simple ways to rediscover the essential elements of a life well lived. Complete with Linda s ten rules for health, this comprehensive guide is the first step in recapturing the joy and vibrancy inherent in each of us. "

Erik Wesner

Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive

Editura: Jossey-Bass

Anul aparitiei: 2010

The keys to better business from a thriving group of business owners-the Amish Business can be discouraging. According to US Department of Labor figures, only 44 percent of newly-opened firms will last four years. Amish firms, on the other hand, have registered a 95% survival rate over a five-year period. And in many cases, those businesses do remarkably well-as Donald Kraybill writes: "the phrase 'Amish millionaire' is no longer an oxymoron." Success Made Simple is the first practical book of Amish business success principles for the non-Amish reader. The work provides a platform of transferable principles--simple and universal enough to be applied in the non-Amish world, in a wide variety of business and management settings. Learn how to develop profitable and fulfilling enterprises as Amish explain how to build fruitful relationships with customers and employees, prosper by playing to strengths, and create an effective marketing story Includes interviews with over 50 Amish business owners outline the role of relationships in business and the importance of the big picture-taking in long-term goals, the welfare of others, and personal integrity Offers ideas on practical ...

Philip Dewe, Cary L. Cooper, Michael P. O'Driscoll

Coping with Work Stress: A Review and Critique

Editura: John Wiley & Sons

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Coping with Work Stress: A Review and Critique highlights current research relating to the coping strategies of individuals and organizations, and provides best practice techniques for dealing with the growing epidemic of stress and lack of overall well-being at work. Reviews and critiques the most current research focusing on workplace stress Provides 'best practice' techniques for dealing with stress at the workplace Extends beyond stress to cover broader issues of well-being at work

Kathryn Hall

Reclaiming Your Sexual Self: How You Can Bring Desire Back Into Your Life

Editura: John Wiley & Sons

Anul aparitiei: 2004

"Kathryn Hall takes a fresh and refreshing new look at why so many women are not really interested in sex. A uniquely helpful book." -Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., author of The Dance of Anger"Women don't need medicine or magic to feel desire but rather reasons and motivation. This book provides sound strategies and sensible suggestions for overcoming sexual inertia and finding genuine satisfaction." --Sandra Leiblum, Ph.D., Director, Center for Sexual & Relationship Health, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey"The many who are searching for sexual desire in an easy-to-swallow pill form may be pleasantly surprised to find it in this easy-to-read book form." --Gerianne M. Alexander, Ph.D., Texas A&M University At last, a drug-free, holistic program to restore sexual passion and desireDespite what many so-called experts believe, lack of sexual desire in women does not necessarily indicate a hormonal problem. More often, asserts sex therapist Dr. Kathryn Hall, it means that something is out of balance in our lives. In Reclaiming Your Sexual Self, Dr. Hall reveals how to discover the source of your lack of sexual interest and take charge of your health. Drawing on successful ...

Lillian Glass

I Know What You're Thinking: Using the Four Codes of Reading People to Improve Your Life

Editura: John Wiley & Sons

Anul aparitiei: 2003

"A practical and savvy guide." -Gavin de Becker, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Gift of Fear"Understanding nonverbal language is the essential skill in any profession that involves communication. This book is the best primer on the topic of nonverbal communication I have ever read." --Geoffrey N. Fieger, noted trial attorney"As a regular contributor to and commentator on Court TV, Dr. Lillian Glass has repeatedly demonstrated her exceptional professional skills of reading people in our on-air coverage of several trials. In this book, she shares with readers these skills, which could prove to be invaluable in every aspect of your life." --Nancy Grace, Court TV"A must-read for everyone, whether they are in business or not. Applause to Dr. Glass for giving the public such an important work." --Arnold Kopelson, motion picture producerKnowing how to read people--picking up on and interpreting their hidden cues--is a tremendous asset for virtually anything you do. In I Know What You're Thinking, psychologist, bestselling author, and communications expert Dr. Lillian Glass helps you develop a tremendous new set of skills that will make you more perceptive, more powerful, and ...

Joseph J. Luciani

The Power of Self-Coaching: The Five Essential Steps to Creating the Life You Want

Editura: John Wiley & Sons

Anul aparitiei: 2004

An easy program for freeing yourself from your mental and emotional traps-and leading the life you want and deserve "This empowering book will teach, inspire, and coach you to break the habits of insecurity that prevent you from realizing your spontaneous inner potential for genuine happiness." -John Gray, Ph.D., author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus "There is nothing more empowering than accepting responsibility. Taking responsibility is not about assuming fault; it is about re-taking the helm and control of your journey in life. This book will help you navigate through the difficulties of personality and behavioral change to more emotional peace." -Dr. Laura Schlessinger, author of The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands Nobody is born insecure, angry, bored, or depressed. The fact is, happiness is our natural state and, as psychologist Dr. Joseph J. Luciani explains in this warm, witty, and empowering guide, chronic unhappiness is just a bad habit-a habit that can be broken. It's much easier than you think! Based on Dr. Luciani's twenty-five years of experience helping patients unlearn reflexive, destructive thinking, The Power of Self-Coaching arms you with all ...