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Is This Working?: The Businesslady's Guide to Getting What You Want from Your Career
by Courtney C. GuerraFrom the creator of the Dear Businesslady column comes a fresh, proactive book with advice for women entering the work force as well as those looking to move up the ladder.Everyone deals with some nonsense early in their career—whether it&’s accepting a less-than-ideal position just to get a foot in the door, or having a manager who sleeps with his smart phone under his pillow and expects his staff to do the same. But how do young professionals know if the choices they&’re making are moving them closer to their ultimate career goals? How do they know the answer when they ask themselves, &“is it working?&”Courtney Guerra, a.k.a. The Business Lady, knows how to set you on the path you belong. In a fun-to-read Q&A format, this book focuses on situations young people are likely to encounter in the workplace, along with a set of strategies you can use to get through them.In her signature tone that has gained her hundreds of thousands of readers, Guerra discusses topics relevant to young professionals, like how to make the jump from &“just a job&” to a career in line with what you went to school for, and how to stay productive when working from home at an apartment filled with roommates.No matter what the scenario, The Business Lady has the answer to get you on the path to long-term career success.
A Mindful Evening: Complete each day with a calm mind and open heart
by David Dillard-WrightSet the tone for a peaceful night's rest! At the end of a busy day, sleep can sometimes prove elusive. But that doesn't have to be the case. By integrating meditation into your nighttime routine, you can set the stage for quality rest.A Mindful Evening gives you the tools you need to power down at night. With nearly 200 inspiring quotes and short, easy mindfulness exercises, you'll learn how to end your day with a clear head and calming energy. These simple moments of awareness, healing postures, and meditations can help soothe your soul as you conclude each day and prepare for a tranquil, restful night's sleep.
A Mindful Evening: Complete each day with a calm mind and open heart
by David Dillard-WrightSet the tone for a peaceful night's rest! At the end of a busy day, sleep can sometimes prove elusive. But that doesn't have to be the case. By integrating meditation into your nighttime routine, you can set the stage for quality rest.A Mindful Evening gives you the tools you need to power down at night. With nearly 200 inspiring quotes and short, easy mindfulness exercises, you'll learn how to end your day with a clear head and calming energy. These simple moments of awareness, healing postures, and meditations can help soothe your soul as you conclude each day and prepare for a tranquil, restful night's sleep.
El abuso verbal en las relaciones: Como reconocerlo y como responder
by Patricia EvansEn esta tercera edicion totalmente ampliada y actualizada del clasico exito de ventas, conoceras por que el abuso verbal esta mas extendido que nunca y como puedes lidiar con el. Tendras mas respuestas para reconocer el abuso cuando sucede, para responder a los abusadores de forma segura y adecuada, y lo que es mas importante, llevar una vida mas sana y mas feliz. En dos capitulos totalmente nuevos, Evans revela las situaciones de estres exterior que conducen al aumento del abuso verbal, y te muestra como puedes mitigar sus efectos devastadores en tus relaciones. Evans tambien resume los niveles de abuso que caracterizan este tipo de comportamiento, desde sutiles e insidiosas humillaciones que pueden erosionar tu autoestima hasta las rabietas con insultos, gritos y amenazas que pueden derivar en abuso fisico. A partir de cientos de situaciones reales sufridas por personas reales como tu, Evans ofrece estrategias, ejemplos de situaciones y planes de accion disenados para ayudarte a lidiar con el abuso y con el abusador. Esta nueva edicion oportuna de El abuso verbal en las relaciones te permitira reconocer y responder al abuso verbal, un paso crucial a la vez.
The Science of Positivity: Stop Negative Thought Patterns by Changing Your Brain Chemistry
by Loretta Graziano BreuningLearn the scientific benefits of positivism! Sometimes it's easiest to look for the worst in every situation--our brains have evolved to scan for problems in order to help avoid them. But you can transcend this natural negativity--if you know how.The Science of Positivity teaches you how cynical thought habits are formed, and how you can rewire yourself to go beyond them. Neurochemical expert Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD, empowers you to transcend negativity by creating new thought habits. You'll learn simple, practical actions you can take to shift your thinking to a way that causes your brain to reward optimism with the release of happy chemicals. You can even permanently replace cynical thought patterns with realistic and optimistic thoughts. In just minutes a day for six weeks, you will build new pathways to see the world in new ways. Frustration is an inevitable part of life, but rather than using cynicism to manage frustration, you can rewire your brain to get beyond it.
Mantras Made Easy: Mantras for Happiness, Peace, Prosperity, and More
by Sherianna BoyleDiscover the power of your words! Your cellphone rings--you automatically reach for it. Your child calls for you--your innate response is to go to him. Just like you are programmed for these responses, so too can you train your brain to manifest your life's goals and dreams. It is as amazing and powerful as it sounds--and it is entirely possible with the help of mantras. Simply put, mantras are syllables or phrases you repeat. The act of repeating these words can energize you, aiding you to manifest your ambitions. In Mantras Made Easy, you will learn how to positively influence your thinking as well those around you. Whether you hope to achieve happiness, forgiveness, peace, or wealth, there are mantras here to guide you. With coaching from professor and counselor Sherianna Boyle, you will tap into the power of this ancient practice and unlock your true potential. From overcoming challenges to starting a whole new chapter of your life, the 200 mantras in this book will allow you to achieve your highest potential and become a source of infinite love. If you're ready, just say the word.
Mantras Made Easy: Mantras for Happiness, Peace, Prosperity, and More
by Sherianna BoyleDiscover the power of your words! Your cellphone rings--you automatically reach for it. Your child calls for you--your innate response is to go to him. Just like you are programmed for these responses, so too can you train your brain to manifest your life's goals and dreams. It is as amazing and powerful as it sounds--and it is entirely possible with the help of mantras. Simply put, mantras are syllables or phrases you repeat. The act of repeating these words can energize you, aiding you to manifest your ambitions. In Mantras Made Easy, you will learn how to positively influence your thinking as well those around you. Whether you hope to achieve happiness, forgiveness, peace, or wealth, there are mantras here to guide you. With coaching from professor and counselor Sherianna Boyle, you will tap into the power of this ancient practice and unlock your true potential. From overcoming challenges to starting a whole new chapter of your life, the 200 mantras in this book will allow you to achieve your highest potential and become a source of infinite love. If you're ready, just say the word.
Don't Gobble the Marshmallow Ever!
by Joachim De Posada Ellen SingerMaintain the Marshmallow Principle-with this follow-up to the international bestseller! Everyone's favorite stumbling striver returns in another simple and telling parable from acclaimed motivational expert Joachim de Posada. Arthur has been practicing the principles of success, but after he accepts a lucrative new job, he finds himself reverting to his old gobbling habits. Perfect for anyone in transition, this book explains how to apply the principles of success to changing circumstances. In our go-go culture, "wait" has become the most offensive of four-letter words, but patience is not the same as self-sacrifice, and holding out for something you really want is far more satisfying than settling for whatever is available. Don't Gobble the Marshmallow...Ever! teaches the importance of lifelong non-nibbling-and promises sweet rewards.
The Elder Wisdom Circle Guide for a Meaningful Life
by Diane Haithman Doug MeckelsonInspired by his grandmother, Meckelson, a former worker in the financial services industry, founded the Elder Wisdom Circle in 2001. Now nationwide, this group comprises volunteers aged 60-100 who endeavor to provide assistance to younger people who ask questions through a Web site. Meckelson and L. A. Times staff writer Haithman have divided representative correspondence into such subjects as careers, sibling issues and death. Many engaging and thoughtful questions and responses are recounted. Although one respondent recommends trusting in God, the circle members are by no means all believers and are required to refrain from proselytizing. The elders are not afraid to discuss nontraditional family structures and also humanely and appropriately deal with inquiries about sexuality. Anyone looking for empathy and practical strategies for overcoming difficulties from those who have been there will profit from this light-hearted guide and be inspired to visit the Web site, elderwisdomcircle. org .
The Life Skills IQ Test: 10 Self-Quizzes to Measure Your Practical Intelligence
by John LiptakWhy do some people earn straight As but fail in the real world?<P> To understand what makes some people survive and thrive both personally and professionally while others fail, it's necessary to go beyond standard definitions of intelligence. Expert John Liptak, one of the leading developers of quantitative and qualitative assessments in the country, addresses the practical skills that make for real-world success-from money, time, and emotional management to communication abilities, assertiveness, and conflict resolution skills. By taking these fun, inventive, and challenging quizzes, the reader gains new insight into how to develop and enhance their own life skills that will lead to a more productive and satisfying life.
Where There's A Will There's A Way: Or, All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Shakespeare
by Laurie MaguireWhen life becomes one big drama let history's greatest life coach help you rewrite it. <P> Bard expert Laurie Maguire brings her knowledge and love of Shakespeare to bear on the great-and small-challenges that all readers face today. As she illustrates in this witty, accessible, and unique self-help book, all one really needs is Shakespeare when it comes to understanding life. <P> Covering such universal subjects as identity, the battle of the sexes, family relationships, love, loss and death, Maguire shows how the dilemmas illustrated in Shakespeare's plays can help readers explore their own emotions and judgments. Together, Maguire and Shakespeare offer suggestions, comfort, empathy, and encouragement as they set out a timeless principle for living. To read Shakespeare is to understand what it means to be human. To read Where There's a Will There's a Way is to better understand how to deal with it.
Don't Let Death Ruin Your Life
by Jill BrookeIn her unique guide, Jill Brooke reveals how to cope with grief and turn this time of sadness into an opportunity for positive change and growth. Although they are no longer physically with us, we can keep our loved ones emotionally and spiritually close by incorporating their memories into our daily lives. As we draw comfort from their sustaining presence, we can have a positive impact on those around us. Recent research shows that the trauma of loss can stimulate creativity which leads to new pportunities for happiness and success. Katie Couric and Rosie O'Donnell are just a few people in this book who have coped with loss in unique and special ways. Including tips on how to preserve our memories, create lasting family histories, and reach out to others, Don't Let Death Ruin Your Lifeshows how the experience of grieving helps us to heal, learn, and grow. Filled with gentle guidance and practical advice, this indispensable handbook takes readers on a journey that will motivate, inspire, and transform their lives. "Should be on everyone's bookshelf . . . Charts a survival course with dignity and hope. " (The New York Post)
Get a Life, Then Get a Man
by Jennifer BawdenThe key to enjoying the single life is to lead a full and rewarding existence. For dating to be successful, single women must first acquire the most attractive quality--a fun, happy, and productive life. From setting goals, nurturing friendships, and being kind to oneself, Jennifer Bawden provides both practical and inspirational guidance for women who desire a whole new outlook on their singlehood. Once they have gained esteem and support, readers are ready to apply Bawden's frontline tactics for meeting men. From the first approach in a crowded room and strategies for "the call back" to handy icebreakers for the first date, Bawden shows how to proactively pursue a variety of interesting prospects. Get a Life, Then Get a Man inspires women to take back their dating destinies--to get confident in their actions and smart about their choices. In the process, they'll discover that being single can truly be fun, free, and satisfying. .
Gurdjieff
by John ShirleyA dramatic and literate introduction to one of the twentieth century's most influential and intriguing spiritual teachers. Born in the shifting border between Turkey and Russia in 1866, G. I. Gurdjieff is a man who would continually straddle borders-between East and West, between man and something higher than man, between the ancient teachings of esoteric schools and the modern application of those ideas in contemporary life. In many respects-from the concept of group meetings to the mysterious workings of the enneagram to his critique of humanity as existing in a state of sleep-Gurdjieff pioneered the culture of spiritual search that has taken root in the West today. While many of Gurdjieff's students-including Frank Lloyd Wright, Katharine Mansfield, and P. D. Ouspensky-are well known, few understand this figure possessed of complex writings and sometimes confounding methods. In Gurdjieff: An Introduction to His Life and Ideas, the acclaimed novelist John Shirley-one of the founders of the cyberpunk genre-presents a lively, reliable explanation of how to approach the sage and his ideas. In accessible, dramatic prose Shirley retells that which we know of Gurdjieff's life; he surveys the teacher's methods and the lives of his key students; and he helps readers to enter the unparalleled originality of this remarkable teacher.
The Caregiver's Survival Handbook
by Alexis AbramsonBeing a caregiver can be rewarding but demanding work-and more than 40 million adult children find themselves experiencing the double duty of caring for their elders as they try to carry on a life of their own. The mission of this book is to help caregivers figure out how to look after aging loved ones, provide for other family members, and attend to their own career-without losing themselves in the process. In this supportive, reassuring, and practical guide, Doctor Alexis addresses the most pressing concerns, including such issues as how to: * Get all family members to pitch in * Let go of feelings of guilt * Avoid conflict with an aging loved one * Foster independence in the elderly * Balance the demands on one's own time and resources "I have encountered few people who have the knowledge, experience, and passion that Alexis possesses for serving older persons. Alexis has accomplished a lot and has gained a well-deserved national reputation as an authority on issues affecting older persons." -Horace B. Deets, former executive director of AARP
The Faith Factor
by Dale A. Matthews Connie ClarkDrawing from the latest scientific research, as well as numerous illustrative case studies, The Faith Factor offers convincing proof that religious practices can and do enhance the healing powers of medicine. And nationally renowned physician Dale A. Matthews offers a program any patient can follow to incorporate faith into their own healing. Dr. Matthews points out that encouraging an integration of religious beliefs and practices in medical settings can have important benefits for the entire medical community?from patients and doctors to national health policy makers. He shows how the national trend toward rediscovering religious values has led many patients to use prayer in conjunction with conventional treatment, and that the results have already confirmed that faith and religious practice can be valuable medicine. Finally, Dr. Matthews helps readers explore the connection between faith and medicine in their own lives through methods of prayer, community worship, and study of Scripture.
Way of Aikido, The: Life Lessons from an American Sensei
by George LeonardAn insightful and inspiring book for the spiritual seeker, "The Way of Aikido" offers a new way of facing life's challenges.
God Said Yes
by Heather Hornback-Bland Ninie HammonWhen she was just a child, Heather?s life was altered by an accident that all but destroyed her internal organs. The doctors gave her no chance? but with God?s grace, she proved them wrong. When they said she would never walk, she defied them again. And though they insisted she could never have children, she did. When others said no?God said yes. More than a story of suffering and survival, Heather?s life is a testament to the power of faith. From the first decisive moments after the accident, Heather and her mother were able to give their fear and panic to God, and trust Him to act as a source of strength in their lives. With her husband DeWayne and her daughter Mackenzie?the two greatest miracles in her life?Heather has found great joy, and many reasons to give praise. This is her amazing and inspiring true story.
I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't) (but it isn't) (but it isn't) (but it isn't): Telling The Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy And Power
by Brené BrownResearcher and thought leader Dr. Brené Brown offers a liberating study on the importance of our imperfections--both to our relationships and to our own sense of self. The quest for perfection is exhausting and unrelenting. <P><P>There is a constant barrage of social expectations that teach us that being imperfect is synonymous with being inadequate. Everywhere we turn, there are messages that tell us who, what and how we're supposed to be. So, we learn to hide our struggles and protect ourselves from shame, judgment, criticism and blame by seeking safety in pretending and perfection. Dr. Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, is the leading authority on the power of vulnerability, and has inspired thousands through her top-selling book The Gifts of Imperfection, wildly popular TEDx talk, and a PBS special. Based on seven years of her ground-breaking research and hundreds of interviews, I Thought It Was Just Me shines a long-overdue light on an important truth: Our imperfections are what connect us to each other and to our humanity. <P>Our vulnerabilities are not weaknesses; they are powerful reminders to keep our hearts and minds open to the reality that we're all in this together. Dr. Brown writes, "We need our lives back. It's time to reclaim the gifts of imperfection--the courage to be real, the compassion we need to love ourselves and others, and the connection that gives true purpose and meaning to life. These are the gifts that bring love, laughter, gratitude, empathy and joy into our lives."
A Guy's Guide to Being a Man's Man
by Frank Vincent Steven PriggeDon Corleone said it best-but these days, it's harder than ever to know how to act like a real man. Now, renowned actor and true-life man's man Frank Vincent--famed for his unforgettable tough-guy roles in such classic films as Raging Bull, Goodfellas, and HBO's The Sopranos--shows how any man can be all that he can be in love, work, play, and life, including: <P> - Getting the best women by being the best man <P> - Dressing like a champ <P> - Winning big money and big respect in Las Vegas <P> - Choosing the right song to set the right mood <P> - Knowing how to eat-and cook-like a man <P> - Movies that men will always love <P> - Selecting, smoking, and savoring a great cigar <P> Remember: if you want to learn how to be a man's man, you gotta learn from a man's man. And that man is Frank Vincent.
Conquering Your Quarterlife Crisis
by Alexandra RobbinsThe practical followup to the acclaimed bestseller In 2001, the groundbreaking book Quarterlife Crisis® addressed the unique and unsettling trials of entering modern adulthood. For the first time, it identified how twentysomethings were lost and confused, and lamented the absence of a guide-a roadmap with solutions for how to emerge from the crisis successful, happy, and sane. Now, the author of Quarterlife Crisis® delivers that roadmap. Alexandra Robbins goes beyond defining the problem of the quarterlife crisis and puts readers on the path to conquering it. She asks-and answers-the tough, soul-searching questions that keep young adults awake at night: - How do I weigh doing what I love versus making money? - Will I ever find my "soul mate"? - Why is it so hard to make friends? - Why are my twenties so different from what I expected? With new voices as well as follow-up interviews with some of the original Quarterlife Crisis® twentysomethings, Conquering Your Quarterlife Crisis® is the new go-to guide for people who want it all. . . but just aren't sure what that is yet. .
Do I Look Fat In This?
by Rhonda BrittenThe author of Change Your Life in 30 Days and Fearless Living confronts that nagging question from the inside out. As a Life Coach on the Emmy Award-winning daytime reality show Starting Over, Rhonda Britten has helped countless women befriend their bodies-first by encouraging them to face and accept what they see in the mirror, and then by empowering them to make healthier decisions about their weight. In Do I Look Fat in This?, Rhonda shares her personal story of body confidence and the stories of many of the women who have reached out to her. With Rhonda's encouragement and advice, people can find the courage and inspiration they need to move from disliking their bodies to celebrating them, from seeing them as objects of shame to considering them their own best friends. .
Gently Down the Stream: 4 Unforgettable Keys to Success
by Luke Barber Matt WeinsteinRow, row, row your boat, gently down the stream, Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream... <P> The popular round song now becomes the key to success, as it embodies the primary principles for job fulfillment: work hard, go with the flow, have fun, and create a personal vision. Reinforcing personal and professional values Weinstein (dubbed the "Master of Playfulness" by People) and Barber's simple revolutionary program is already working wonders with organizations and individuals.
How To Say It (R) To Girls
by Nancy GruverThe expert guide to girl talk. How to Say It(r) to Girlsprovides a wellspring of practical advice for parents on how to broach uncomfortable subjects with girls of all ages, or how to simply open the lines of communication. This book offers concrete words, phrases, and sample dialogues to help parents figure out what to say and how best to say it.
How to Say it for Executives
by Phyllis MindellHow to Say It® for Executives offers everything current and future leaders need to know to get their ideas across powerfully, efficiently, and humanely. Full of practical tips, words, outlines, and models, this guide shows how to: Prepare and deliver effective speeches and talk to large and small audiences Reinforce a message with effective use of nonverbal languageAvoid words and phrases that undermine authority Foster participation during meetings Handle difficult or hostile people with grace Write briefly and clearly .