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100 Ways to Beat the Blues
by Tanya TuckerHow do you beat the blues? We all have moments in life when we're down, lonely, or just plain sad. It's part of being human. Just as everyone is different, everyone has a unique way of beating the blues. For anyone who needs a bit of inspiration, a smile, or a friendly pat on the back, Tanya Tucker and ninety-nine friends offer this heartwarming collection of their personal recipes for beating the blues. President George H.W. Bush yells at the television. Loretta Lynn makes herself a fried bologna sandwich. Sir Arthur C. Clarke explores the infinite universe of fractals. NASCAR's Geoff Bodine cleans the house. Seventy celebrities such as Kris Kristofferson, Wynonna Judd, and Garth Brooks and thirty ordinary folks such as a farmer, a private detective, a doctor, and a retired gospel radio-show host share what lifts their spirits and remind us of all the joy life has to offer.
100 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power: Simple Tips and Tricks to Sharpen Your Mind
by Adams MediaBecoming happier is easier than you think!Here at your fingertips are dozens of different ideas on how to enjoy each and every day. With 100 Ways to Be Happy as your guide, things are going to get a little brighter, a little lighter, and a whole lot more fun. From going for a walk on your lunch break to allowing yourself ten minutes just to daydream, these hundred simple tips will certainly put a smile on your face.
100 Ways to Calm: Simple Activities to Help You Find Peace (100 Ways Ser.)
by Adams MediaBring peace, serenity, and tranquility to your life with these 100 activities and exercises to stay calm no matter what comes your way!In the chaos of everyday life, staying relaxed isn&’t always easy. But learning to remain calm is a skill that everyone can master if you have the right tools. In 100 Ways to Calm, you will find 100 activities, quotes, thought exercises, and more to help you stay calm when you need it most. From learning simple and easy breathing exercises to going for a walk or filling in a journal, this practical book has a recommended method for everyone!
100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success
by Liz MoodyFrom the creator of The Liz Moody Podcast comes a science-backed guide to creating your best life.What daily habits do happiness psychologists recommend to sprinkle our lives with joy? What does the latest research show about how we can live longer? How do the world’s top gastroenterologists tackle bloating and constipation? How can we amp up our charisma, make and keep quality friendships, and overcome the burn out sapping our energy every day?100 Ways to Change Your Life offers real answers to each of these questions, and so many more. This is a new kind of personal growth book; here, veteran journalist Liz Moody translates her years of experience interviewing the world’s leading doctors, scientists, and thinkers into a smart, choose-your-own-adventure-style read that offers concrete solutions to some of life’s biggest hurdles—physical, mental, emotional, or otherwise. Whether you decide to read the entire book at once for total transformation, a tip a day to add a dose of inspiration to your morning routine, or go directly to the sections that address your specific needs and challenges, every page of 100 Ways to Change Your Life offers powerful, habit-building tips across subjects ranging from mental health, careers, relationships, confidence, and physical health in 100 fun-to-read, easy-to-digest parts that provide highly actionable tools and mindset-shifting ideas that will change every part of your life—from the moment you turn the first page.
100 Ways to Happy: Simple Activities to Help You Live Joyfully (100 Ways Ser.)
by Adams MediaBrighten your day and bring happiness to your life with these 100 simple activities and exercises to find joy whenever you need it most.Finding happiness when times are tough can be difficult, but it is possible—all you need to do is practice and find the right tools that work for you! In 100 Ways to Happy, you will discover 100 activities, quotes, thought exercises, and more to bring happiness to your life whenever you need it most. From creating a vision board to partaking in joyful meditation, this beautiful and practical guide has a method for everyone to try. Never let life get you down again with these simple, effective ways to live more joyfully.
100 Ways to Motivate Others: How Great Leaders Can Produce Insane Results Without Driving People Crazy (100 Ways)
by Steve Chandler Scott RichardsonThe business leadership coaching classic, revised and updated for today’s workplace.The world of leadership has changed dramatically since 100 Ways to Motivate Others was written, and now Chandler and Richardson have revised and refreshed their organizational classic to meet the times.They have crafted a vital, user-friendly, inspirational guide for executives, managers, and professionals . . . and those aspiring to reach their level. 100 Ways to Motivate Others is based on years of successful live workshops, seminars, and personal coaching programs on communication and leadership.This new edition includes fresh insights into communication and rapid decision-making, the importance of personal self-leadership and physical energy, and exciting new methods for enrolling clients and selling to customers in service-oriented ways that leave behind the old paradigm of manipulation and persuasion. The authors will help you learn:How to slow down and enjoy a new level of focus.How to build on your peoples’ strengths.A simple and creative way to hold people accountable.How to enjoy cultivating the art of supportive confrontation.“Steve Chandler’s coaching has had a tremendous impact in my life. He was vital to my personal transformation from a man of ideas and dreams to a person of action and reality.” —Radames Soto, former managing director, The Wall Street Journal“Steve Chandler lights you up with the glow of his internal neon . . . what he proposes is so rock solid and reassuring.” —Lisa Schnebly, The Arizona Republic
100 Ways to Motivate Yourself, Third Edition: Change Your Life Forever (100 Ways Series)
by Steve ChandlerWith the third refreshed edition of 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself, Steve Chandler helps you create an action plan for living your vision, in business and in life. It features 100 proven methods to positively change the way you think and act—methods based on feedback from the hundreds of thousands of corporate and public seminar attendees Chandler speaks to each year. The book now also includes techniques and breakthroughs he has created for individual coaching clients.100 Ways to Motivate Yourself will help you break through the negative barriers and banish the pessimistic thoughts that are preventing you from fulfilling your lifelong goals and dreams. This edition also contains new mental and spiritual techniques that give readers more immediate access to action and results in their lives.If you’re ready to finally make a change and reach your goals, Steve Chandler challenges you to turn your defeatist attitude into energetic, optimistic, enthusiastic accomplishments.
100 Ways to Overcome Shyness
by Marlena Hunter Barton Goldsmith100 Ways to Overcome Shyness is a powerful collection of useful information, case studies, and exercises on how to manage your shyness so you can communicate with people you don't know very well (or at all) in a wide range of personal and professional settings and circumstances. Easy-to-use conversation starters are interspersed with lists and exercises throughout the book. There are also chapters on getting out of awkward conversations graciously, plus valuable tips and insights on how to deal with shyness for those with social anxiety or those who are on the Autism spectrum. Each chapter also contains talking points to give you springboards for discussion. 100 Ways to Overcome Shyness will show you how to: Feel more comfortable at parties, meetings, and group gatheringsNavigate your way through awkward situationsDeal positively with the fear of rejectionCommunicate more effectively at work and in your daily lifeHandle arguments and other emotional situationsDeal effectively with difficult people If you feel your shyness has held you back and prevented you from living fully, 100 Ways to Overcome Shyness will give you the tools you need to change your life, once and for all.
100 Ways to Simplify Your Life
by Joyce MeyerMany want a simple life, but find it difficult to actually live that way. They fight a constant battle to balance work, family, friends, and other demands on schedules stretched too thin. Joyce Meyer breaks it down to the simple principle of exercising faith rather than doubt and confidence rather than people-pleasing. She writes from her experience of struggling to balance work, family, friends, and all the other demands on limited time to show readers the simple answer to a simpler life.Joyce gives these and other practical and easy to implement ideas for finding real joy:· Live to glorify God · Let go of what lies behind · Choose your battles · Don't be afraid of what people think · Trust God to change other people · Live with margin · Don't be so hard on yourself · Stop doing things you don't do well · Remember that God is for you.Joyce reminds readers that the Bible is full of examples of God's provision and His instruction to focus on one day at a time. She encourages readers to set themselves free by realizing they don't have to do, fix, or manage everything. By embracing the fact that God is on their side they will be encouraged that he will help find a way to live a simple life.
100 Ways to Stay Calm: Simple Tips and Tricks to Relax Your Mind and Body
by Adams MediaBecoming more relaxed is easier than you thinkHere at your fingertips are dozens of different ideas on how to unwind and reduce stress. With 100 Ways to Stay Calm as your guide, things are going to get a little more peaceful, a little more relaxing, and a whole lot less hectic. From setting lavender out in your home to practicing mantra meditation, these hundred simple tips will help you take the stress out of your day.
The 100 Year Lifestyle: Dr. Plasker's Breakthrough Solution for Living Your Best Life - Every Day of Your Life!
by Eric PlaskerNot just an anti-aging book, The 100 Year Lifestyle is a total life approach for increasing quality and quantity of years. This revolutionary book reveals the secret of making the most of our extended lifestyle. It gives the mindset, tools, and strategies to enjoy the highest quality of life as we age in years without aging in body and mind, including diet nutrition, exercise, mental agility, creativity, finances, friends and family, work, community, and a sense of purpose. This unique program for optimum health and happiness is as interactive as it is informative, offering readers the opportunity to customize their new 100 Year Lifestyle to suit their own needs.
The 100 Year Lifestyle: Dr. Eric Plasker's Breakthrough Solution for Living Your Best Life--Every Day of Your Life!
by Eric PlaskerIf you knew you'd live to be 100, how would you change your life? You're probably thinking: There's no way I'm going to live to 100. I'm not sure I want to live that long, even if I could. But odds are, you will. And, while your parents and grandparents may have been blindsided by their longevity--and suffered for it--that doesn't have to happen to you. Aging can be a good thing--the opportunity to realize all of your dreams and establish a remarkable legacy--if you prepare for it. Based on Dr. Plasker's bestselling wellness system, The 100-Year Lifestyle(tm) reveals the secret to making the most of your extended lifespan. It gives you all you need to enjoy the highest quality of life as you age in years--without aging in body and mind. Your centennial is in reach with Dr. Plasker's ideas and methods for diet, nutrition, exercise, mental agility, creativity, finances, friends and family, work, community, and achieving a sense of purpose. Dr. Plasker's unique program for optimum health and happiness offers you the opportunity to customize your new 100-Year Lifestyle with: * Your 100-Year Lifestyle Assessment * Your Prime Time, Prep Time, Play Time Calendar * Your Personal Renewal Recipe * Your Personal Energy Inventory * Your Action Plan for Lifelong Change * Your 100-Year Balance Sheet and Income Statement With Dr. Plasker as your guide, you can make the 100-Year Lifestyle leap into the healthiest, happiest time of your life--every day for the rest of your life!
100 Years: Wisdom From Famous Writers On Every Year Of Your Life
by Joshua Prager Milton GlaserAn extraordinary literary journey, 100 Years celebrates every age from birth to 100 with quotations from the world's greatest writers.This literary tapestry of the human experience will delight readers of all backgrounds. Moving year by year through the words of our most beloved authors, the great sequence of life reveals itself--the wonders and confinements of childhood, the emancipations and frustrations of adolescence, the empowerments and millstones of adulthood, the recognitions and resignations of old age. This trove of wisdom--featuring immortal passages from Arthur Rimbaud, Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf, David Foster Wallace, William Shakespeare, Herman Melville, Jane Austen, and Maya Angelou, among many others--reminds us that the patterns of life transcend continents, cultures, and generations. As Thomas Mann wrote of our most shared human experience: "It will happen to me as to them." Designed by the legendary Milton Glaser, who created the I NY logo, 100 Years brings together color, type, and text to illuminate the ebb and flow of an entire life.
The $1000 Challenge
by Brian J. O'ConnerAre You Brave Enough for the $1,000 Challenge? Middle-class incomes are stretched more than ever. Feeling the strain himself, personal finance columnist Brian O’Connor decided to put his own family’s spending to the test. He began a ten-week experiment to see if his family could cut its monthly living expenses by $1,000—without sacrificing anything truly important. From groceries and transportation to entertainment and insurance, O’Connor ruthlessly tackled his family’s Top 10 spending categories with an eye on rooting out big savings. As he shares his family’s cost-cutting adventures, O’Connor offers helpful strategies for getting your own finances
1000 Ideas to Survive in the 21st Century
by David Izquierdo AchalandabasoThis book intends on inspiring a global movement focused on both the individual and collective wellbeing of all human beings. It looks to help you develop your full potential so that you can then have a positive impact on your environment and the lives of others. From a singular perspective, it will allow you to have a new take on the current problems of humanity. Thinking about them in a way you'd never thought about them before. After reading this book you will see the world through a different lens. We all know everything but we never put it into practice, does this sound like a familiar experience? I offer you some original and easy tools to understand and resolve your daily problems. Starting with basic concepts such as perspective, hyperreality and self-responsibility. We'll analyze the current problems with a complete perspective, observing the past, present and future of topics such as: work, mental health, social networks, environmentalism, feminism, sex, family, money, governments, as well as the ideas and values of this globalized world. A humanistic vision of reality, helping you to value yourself, value others and value how much or how little you have. 1000 reflections to combat the current global pessimism that is unfairly making humans the most undervalued brand in history. Let's make a brand! Shall we do it together?
1000 Idées Pour Vivre Au Xxième Siècle: 1000 idées pratiques pour un monde meilleur
by David Izquierdo AchalandabasoLe présent livre vise à inspirer un mouvement mondial axé sur le bien-être individuel et collectif de tous les êtres humains. Il vous aidera à développer tout votre potentiel afin que vous puissiez avoir un impact positif sur votre environnement et la vie des autres. D'un point de vue unique, il vous permettra de jeter un regard neuf sur les problèmes actuels de l'humanité, comme vous ne l'avez jamais fait auparavant. Après avoir lu ce livre, vous verrez le monde avec des yeux différents. Nous savons tout mais nous ne le mettons pas en pratique, cela vous semble-t-il familier ? Je vous propose des outils originaux et simples pour affronter et résoudre vos problèmes quotidiens. A partir de concepts de base tels que la perspective, l'hyper-réalité et l'auto-responsabilité. Nous analyserons les problèmes actuels dans une perspective globale, en examinant le passé, le présent et l'avenir de questions telles que : le travail, la santé mentale, les réseaux sociaux, l'environnement, le féminisme, le sexe, la famille, l'argent, les gouvernements, ainsi que les idées et les valeurs dans ce monde globalisé. Une vision humaniste de la réalité, qui vous amènera à vous valoriser, à valoriser les autres et à valoriser ce que vous avez ou non. 1000 réflexions pour combattre le pessimisme mondial actuel qui fait injustement de nous, humains, la marque la plus sous-évaluée de l'histoire. Faisons une marque ! Faisons quelque chose ensemble ?
1000+ Little Habits of Happy, Successful Relationships
by Marc Chernoff Angel ChernoffNew York Times bestselling authors Marc and Angel Chernoff deliver inspiring, actionable advice for keeping relationships strong--for couples, parents, friends, and more.Millions of readers turn to Marc and Angel Chernoff for fresh and relevant insights for living their best lives. In their newest guide, they share hard-won secrets for strengthening our connection to the loved ones who matter most. With their signature combination of common sense and uncommon wisdom, they bring together ideas for fostering intimacy and trust, expressing our needs, showing gratitude, and more. Topics include: • 10 things happy couples do differently • 10 powerful truths every parent should read • 7 things to remember about toxic family members • 20 powerful mantras to stop the drama in your life • 9 mindful ways to remain calm when others are angryAn inspiring touchstone to read with a partner, with a friend, or solo, this simple yet powerful book offers an instant insight for anyone seeking to better understand and nurture the bonds that bring us together and make our lives whole.
1000+ Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently
by Marc Chernoff Angel ChernoffNew York Times-bestselling authors Marc and Angel Chernoff deliver instant inspiration and powerful advice for becoming our best selves.Millions of readers turn to Marc and Angel Chernoff for fresh, intimate insights for a fulfilled life. In this pithy and empowering guide, they collect the very best advice they've discovered, on topics that include overcoming setbacks, letting go of what's holding us back, nurturing relationships, finding time for self-care, and cultivating passion in order to achieve our wildest dreams. Topics include: * 10 Mistakes Unhappy People Make * 28 Ways to Stop Complicating Your Life * 12 Tough Truths That Help You Grow * 12 Amazingly Achievable Things to Do Today * 10 Timeless Lessons for a Life Well-LivedA perfect gift for a loved one or ourselves, this deceptively simple book is a touchstone to return to for a boost of motivation and inspiration.
1000 Words: A Writer's Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round
by Jami AttenbergInspired by Jami Attenberg&’s wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this writer&’s guide features encouraging essays on creativity, productivity, and writing from acclaimed authors including Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, Celeste Ng, Meg Wolitzer, and Carmen Maria Machado. In 2018, novelist Jami Attenberg, faced with a looming deadline, needed writing inspiration. Using a bootcamp model, she and a friend set out to write one thousand words daily for two weeks straight. They opened this practice to Attenberg&’s online community and soon hundreds then thousands of people started using the #1000WordsofSummer hashtag to track their work and support one another. What began as a simple challenge between two friends has become a literary movement—write 1,000 words per day without judgment, or bias, or concerns about writer&’s block, and see what comes of it. 1000 Words is the book-length extension of this movement. It is about becoming—and staying—motivated, discovering yourself and your creative desires, and approaching your craft from a new direction. It features advice from more than fifty well-known writers, including New York Times bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners, and stars of the literary world. Framing these letters are words of wisdom and encouragement, plus specific strategies, from Attenberg on how to carve out a creative path for yourself all year round. Paired with vibrant word art illustrations, 1000 Words is an accessible and motivational craft book that allows you to open any page and get a quick and fulfilling hit of inspiration. Featuring Roxane Gay, Bryan Washington, Susan Orlean, Maris Kreizman, Sara Novic, Rumaan Alam, Lauren Oyler, Emma Straub, Christopher Gonzales, Benjamin Percy, Mira Jacob, Laura van den Berg, Carmen Maria Machado, Courtney Sullivan, Rebecca Carroll, Ada Limon, R.O. Kwon, Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, Elissa Washuta, Alexander Chee, Maggie Shipstead, Deesha Philyaw, Jasmine Guillory, Kristen Arnett, Attica Locke, Megan Abbott, Min Jin Lee, Lauren Groff, Andrew Sean Greer, Camille Dungy, Megan Giddings, Isaac Fitsgerald, Hannah Tinti, Michael H. Weber, Celeste Ng, Elizabeth McCracken, Will Leitch, Maurice Carlos Ruffin, Morgan Parker, Kiese Laymon, Melissa Febos, Alissa Nutting, Liz Moore, Laila Lalami, Megan Mayhew Berman, Rebecca Makkai, Meg Wolitzer, Mychal Denzel Smith, Josh Gondelman, and Dantiel W. Moniz.
1000 Years of Sobriety: 20 People x 50 Years
by William G Borchert Sandy B. Michael FitzpatrickTwenty people who have each been sober for more than fifty years tell their recovery stories--and offer actionable advice to others who are in recovery.1000 Years of Sobriety features the moving personal accounts of twenty men and women who have each remained sober for more than fifty years. These are the real "old timers," keepers of the wisdom, men and women from around the world who are among the dwindling generations who joined Alcoholics Anonymous when Bill W. was still alive, and whose very commitment to sobriety is a testament to the enduring power of the program.The inspiring accounts collected here follow the time-tested formula used by millions of people who share their stories of hope in AA meetings every day: They tell us what they were like as active alcoholics, what triggered their decision to join AA, and the dramatic details of how they got sober--and how they've stayed sober for more than fifty years. Each story concludes with sage words of advice for others in recovery.Those who share their stories in 1000 Years of Sobriety are living proof that the human connection bonded by the Twelve Steps has unsurpassed powers, and that AA is a program for generations to come.
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
by Ellen Notbohm Veronica ZyskThis book is a cool guide for parents and teachers. It even has suggested sites to check out with your kids. You'll find it very helpful.
1001 Pearls of Teachers' Wisdom: Quotations on Life and Learning (1001 Pearls)
by Frank Mccourt Erin Gruwell1,001 Pearls of Teachers' Wisdom is a fun and inspirational book packed with words of wisdom on the art of teaching. <P><P> With more than three thousand entries, it includes thoughts on the art of teaching from hundreds of teachers, professors, authors, and politicians. Quotes are drawn from a wide variety of sources, from the ancient to the modern. Among the contributors are Aristotle, the Buddha, Mark Twain, Frederick Douglass, Helen Keller, Freud, Albert Einstein, Gandhi, Winston Churchill, and John Lennon.<P> The late Frank McCourt, celebrated author of Angela's Ashes and a veteran educator, provides an inspiring introduction. Now in paperback, this portable treasure trove will make a perfect gift for a teaching school graduate, a favorite teacher, or anyone with a passion for learning and education.
The 1001 Rewards & Recognition Fieldbook: The Complete Guide
by Bob Nelson Dean SpitzerAuthor of the Business Week million-copy bestseller, 1001 Ways to Reward Employees, Bob Nelson is the motivational specialist who helps businesses stay competitive by teaching them how to inspire their employees to excel. Now joined by Dr. Dean Spitzer, senior consultant and performance improvement expert for IBM, Nelson distills the knowledge, experience, and ideas gained from working with thousands of organizations into a hands-on, practical fieldbook. <P><P> Beginning with the basics of motivation, including the decline of traditional incentives and the trend toward empowered employees, the book lays the groundwork for developing and managing a rewards or recognition program in any work situation: how to recognize an individual or a group; how to develop a low-cost recognition program; how to sell it to upper management, prevent and fix common problems, and assess its effectiveness. There are planning worksheets, templates for different purposes?improving morale, improving attendance, increasing retention?plus perforated reference cards for immediate guidance, and 101 new low-cost/no-cost recognition ideas. Running through the margins are Nelson's answers to the questions most frequently asked since the publication of 1001 Ways to Reward Employees.
1001 Sexcapades to Do If You Dare
by Bobbi DempseyAn exciting sex life isn't just for Playboys or Playboy bunnies anymore. With this book on your nightstand, you will be challenged to throw away your inhibitions, increase your pleasure, and keep boredom out of your bedroom for good! There's plenty to keep the passion alive with new positions, new locations, and new twists on old favorites. You will be tempted to try all sorts of new sexual maneuvers and put yourself in different kinds of erotic situations with dares like: have an "Everything But..." fashion show/sex romp series; host your own hot movie festival; have a (voluntary) dry spell; practice yoga together ... in the nude; slip a pair of your panties, his favorites, into his pocket before he leaves for work; and more! Looking for a more adventurous session in the sack? Then try this book-if you dare.
1001 Sexcapades to Do If You Dare
by Bobbi DempseyAn exciting sex life isn't just for Playboys or Playboy bunnies anymore. With this book on your nightstand, you will be challenged to throw away your inhibitions, increase your pleasure, and keep boredom out of your bedroom for good! There's plenty to keep the passion alive with new positions, new locations, and new twists on old favorites.You will be tempted to try all sorts of new sexual maneuvers and put yourself in different kinds of erotic situations with dares like: have an "Everything But..." fashion show/sex romp series; host your own hot movie festival; have a (voluntary) dry spell; practice yoga together ... in the nude; slip a pair of your panties, his favorites, into his pocket before he leaves for work; and more! Looking for a more adventurous session in the sack? Then try this book-if you dare.