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Powerhunch!
by Marcia Emery Leland KaiserIn POWERHUNCH! Dr. Emery is your personal trainer as you develop your intuitive muscle. She shows you how to consistently apply your hunches to any problem and offers countless examples of intuition in action. With its intriguing stories and expert advice, POWERHUNCH! gives you the necessary tools and principles to create an intuitive life for yourself.
Powering The Lean Enterprise: Fundamentals of Lean for Super-Charging Your Company & Your Life
by Bill ArtzbergerIn Powering the Lean Enterprise, author Bill Artzberger introduces basic lean rules and principles in a variety of simulated cases drawn from his personal experiences as a lean coach, trainer and manager. In each instance, Bill presents a different scenario for implementing lean technologies. “The goal of lean is to identify and eliminate non-essential and non-value-added steps in the business process in order to streamline operations, improve quality and gain customer loyalty,” states Bill. “Implementation of lean technologies for a significant number of prestigious Fortune 500 as well as smaller companies has netted larger profit margins, higher quality products and services, improved employee engagement, increased customer satisfaction, and lower operating costs. The ROI for lean is off the charts.” In this book you will learn about: Lean Thinking, Lean Mindset, Lean Culture, The 4 Lean Rules & 5 Lean Principles, Choosing Lean, Lean Transformation Roadmap, Lean Leadership, Five Common Lean Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them, Kaizen Workshops, Daily Improvements - Kata
Powering Social Enterprise with Profit and Purpose: The Tandem Hybrid
by Scott Boyer Jeremy Gudauskas Mike HamelTrail-blazing social entrepreneurs are tackling the world’s most pressing problems that government, business, or charity have failed to solve. They are creating businesses with a primary mission of social change. Scott Boyer is one such social entrepreneur. This 28-year veteran of Big Pharma left a six-figure salary to start OWP Pharmaceuticals and the ROW Foundation. This commercial business and non-profit organization exist in a symbiotic relationship we call a "tandem hybrid social enterprise." This model combines a multimillion dollar business with a foundation that’s on track to become the largest funder of projects serving people with epilepsy and associated psychiatric disorders in the world. The tandem hybrid incorporates the principles learned by Scott and others for building a truly unique social enterprise from the ground up; one that is: Driven by a compelling social mission Financed by commercial success Structured to retain control Scalable and sustainable for the long haul Powering Social Enterprises With Profit And Purpose offers a detailed blueprint that has proven commercially and philanthropically successful and that can be replicated in most business sectors.
Powering Social Enterprise with Profit and Purpose: The Tandem Hybrid
by Scott Boyer Jeremy Gudauskas Mike HamelTrail-blazing social entrepreneurs are tackling the world’s most pressing problems that government, business, or charity have failed to solve. They are creating businesses with a primary mission of social change. Scott Boyer is one such social entrepreneur. This 28-year veteran of Big Pharma left a six-figure salary to start OWP Pharmaceuticals and the ROW Foundation. This commercial business and non-profit organization exist in a symbiotic relationship we call a "tandem hybrid social enterprise." This model combines a multimillion dollar business with a foundation that’s on track to become the largest funder of projects serving people with epilepsy and associated psychiatric disorders in the world.The tandem hybrid incorporates the principles learned by Scott and others for building a truly unique social enterprise from the ground up; one that is: Driven by a compelling social mission Financed by commercial success Structured to retain control Scalable and sustainable for the long haul Powering Social Enterprises With Profit And Purpose offers a detailed blueprint that has proven commercially and philanthropically successful and that can be replicated in most business sectors.
The Powers: 12 Principles to Transform Your Life from Ordinary to Extraordinary
by Mark W. ErwinIt’s time to discover your powers.The Powers is written for people who have a drive to become highly successful in their chosen field of endeavor. Throughout this book you will meet many who came from ordinary backgrounds to achieve extraordinary things in a variety of pursuits. They came from different circumstances with a wide range of gifts as well as many personal limitations. All have experienced failure and some were serial failures. The Powers they discovered within themselves are the same Powers Erwin has identified and discusses. Through study, they can become your Powers.While everyone has different dreams and goals, they also possess their own set of Powers, even if some are hidden deep within. Erwin has found that intellectual curiosity, developing a grand vision, setting clear goals, practicing persistence, and other concepts included in this book are common traits among the most successful people. After years of studying works by great authors such as Napoleon Hill, Norman Vincent Peale, and Dale Carnegie, befriending highly successful people, and exploring an experimental learning style, Erwin has found common traits that not only create success but also allow one to go from ordinary to extraordinary.Mark Erwin has mentored hundreds of people, both young and old, and has collected life-changing lessons throughout his journey that brought him from a sixteen-year-old in a jail cell to a multimillionaire before he was forty. In The Powers, he shares personal stories, philosophical and practical advice, and a one-of-a-kind collection of wisdom and insights from some of the most successful people in history, many of whom are friends.This book creates the blueprint for you to become exceptionally successful and maps out how using the Powers, in combination with your unique personality and emotional intelligence, will help you stand out and make a difference in whatever area you choose to pursue.Read and reread this book and your true path for success on your terms will be revealed, and you will know exactly how to make your dreams come true.
The Powers: 12 Principles to Transform Your Life from Ordinary to Extraordinary
by Mark W. ErwinThe Powers is written for people who have a drive to become highly successful in their chosen field of endeavor. Throughout this revised edition, you will meet many who came from ordinary backgrounds to achieve extraordinary things in a variety of pursuits. They came from different circumstances with a wide range of gifts as well as many personal limitations. All have experienced failure and some were serial failures. The Powers they discovered within themselves are the same Powers Erwin has identified and discusses. Through study, they can become your Powers. While everyone has different dreams and goals, everyone also possesses their own set of Powers, even if some are hidden deep within. Erwin has found that intellectual curiosity, developing a grand vision, setting clear goals, practicing persistence, and other concepts included in this book are common traits among the most successful people. After years of studying works by great authors such as Napoleon Hill, Norman Vincent Peale, and Dale Carnegie, befriending highly successful people, and exploring an experimental learning style, Erwin has found common traits that not only create success but also allow one to go from ordinary to extraordinary. Mark Erwin has mentored hundreds of people, and has collected life-changing lessons throughout his journey that brought him from a sixteen-year-old in a jail cell to a multimillionaire before he was forty. In The Powers, he shares personal stories, philosophical and practical advice, and a one-of-a-kind collection of wisdom and insights from some of the most successful people in history, many of whom are his friends. This book creates the blueprint for you to become exceptionally successful and maps out how using the Powers, in combination with your unique personality and emotional intelligence, will help you stand out and make a difference in whatever area you choose to pursue. Read and reread this book and your true path for success on your terms will be revealed, and you will know exactly how to make your dreams come true.
Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome
by Daniel Paisner Daymond JohnThe bestselling author and star of ABC&’s Shark Tank reveals how to master the three prongs of influence: reputation, negotiation, and relationships. Have you ever wanted to make a big change in your life but weren&’t sure where to start? In Powershift, Daymond John shares the answer. To take control of your destiny and drive the change you want to see, you need to lay the groundwork so you&’re prepared to seize every opportunity that comes your way. And that means mastering • Influence—make an impression: Develop a reputation that highlights what you stand for. • Negotiation—make a deal: Hone a win-win negotiating style. • Relationships—make a connection last: Nurture those connections you make along the way. Through never-before-told stories from his life and career, Daymond shares the lessons that got him to where he is today: from how he remade his public image as he transitioned from clothing mogul to television personality, to how he mastered the negotiation strategies that determine whether deals are won or lost &“in the tank,&” to his secrets for building long-lasting—and profitable—relationships with founders and brands. Throughout the book, some of the world&’s most successful personalities reveal how they shifted their power in meaningful ways: Kris Jenner on determining your value: &“You don&’t have to go ask somebody else for permission. You have the power to be able to stick to your guns and demand your worth.&” Mark Cuban on finding and understanding your why: &“Time is the one asset we don&’t own, we can&’t buy, and we can never get back.&” Pitbull on tapping into your inner power: &“A lot of people feel that to be powerful is to exude strength. I think it&’s the total opposite. To be powerful is to be powerless. It&’s when you give everybody what you got.&” Whether you&’re an innovator working to turn your big idea into a reality, a professional looking to land a major promotion, or a busy parent trying to find more time to focus on what&’s really important to you, Daymond shows you how to shift your power and energy towards positive change.
Práctica mental: trayectorias de la atención.
by Apo Halmyris Alicia L. AlonsoUn enfoque práctico al entrenamiento en la concentración mental. El autor de "Meditación y creatividad" ofrece otro tributo de lecciones sobre las técnicas de concentración. Este libro va dirigido a las personas contemporáneas que buscan, pero a la vez mantiene los principios clásicos validados por la experiencia.
Practical Applications of Transforming the Attachment Relationship to God: Using Attachment-Informed Psychotherapy
by Geoff GoodmanPractical Applications of Transforming the Attachment Relationship to God discusses four distinct attachment relationships to the God of personal spiritual experience and considers how each of these relationships has implications for working with clients in psychotherapy.Geoff Goodman uses Attachment-Informed Psychotherapy (AIP) to explore the connection between a relationship to God and a relationship to caregivers during childhood. By analyzing the attachment relationships evident in the lives of four public figures—human rights activist Coretta Scott King, Jewish Holocaust victim Anne Frank, Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill W., and founder of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud—this book demonstrates how their attachment relationships with their caregivers during childhood helped to determine the quality of their attachment relationship (or nonrelationship) to God in later life. Goodman demonstrates how to use AIP to work with these attachment relationships, formulating a psychotherapeutic treatment plan for each one with the goal of restoring wholeness and unity.This book will be a valuable resource for psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, and marriage and family therapists in practice and in training.
Practical Business Math Procedures
by Jeffrey Slater Sharon M. WittryKiplinger's Personal Finance is the most trustworthy source of advice and guidance available today on managing your money: how to make and save more of it, invest it profitably, spend it wisely, make it work harder for you, and much more.From our annual economic forecast issue to our ranking of the best mutual funds... from new ways to slash taxes, to the best ways to boost your credit score ... Kiplinger's Personal Finance is devoted to helping you make more money and keep more of the money you make!
Practical Genius: A 5-Step Plan to Turn Your Talent and Passion into Success (Identify, Express, Surround, Sustain, Market Your Genius)
by Gina Amaro RudanWHAT’S YOUR GENIUS? Most people consider genius to be a gift, a “lightning bolt from the gods” that strikes people like Einstein or Mozart, but not the rest of us. They see it as a quality—like creativity—that has a magical, exclusive, elusive connotation. That is simply not true, says Gina Rudan. Every one of us has a capacity for genius. Anyone is capable of achieving something so extraordinary that it could change the game for you, your business, and every aspect of your life. In Practical Genius, Rudan shows you how to: • Identify your genius • Express it in everyday life • Surround yourself with genius • Sustain genius for a lifetime of personal and professional satisfaction • Market your genius to others Each stage features exercises to guide you along the way, leaving you feeling accomplished and ready for the next stage. The outcome is a profound revelation: You have the tools and ability to realize greatness both in and out of the workplace. UNLEASH YOUR GENIUS Forget what you think you know about genius. It’s not about having a Mensa I.Q. or painting the Sistine Chapel. Everyone’s got genius, but it’s up to you to find it, put it to work, and watch it change your life. With the help of Practical Genius, you will: Identify your genius. Where do your passions and your talents meet? (page 23) Express your genius. What’s your story, and how do you share it with others? (page 57) Surround yourself with genius. Who do you need in your tribe? (page 93) Sustain your genius. How do you feed and care for your genius? (page 135) Market your genius. Why are your contradictions actually your largest competitive advantage? (page 165)
A Practical Guide for Raising a Self-Directed and Caring Child: An Alternative to the Tiger Mother Parenting Style
by Louis J. LichtmanCountering the Tiger Mother parenting style, this research-based, practical guide provides an excellent framework for raising competent and compassionate children. <p><p>In an era of helicopter parents moms and dads who constantly hover over their children to monitor and manage their lives and our culture's focus on personal gain and corporate greed, there is great need for a parenting guide that outlines how to raise children who are well adjusted. A Practical Guide for Raising a Self-Directed and Caring Child fills that void. In response to Amy Chua's recent bestseller, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, psychologist Louis J. Lichtman, PhD, presents a compelling case for the notion that children will be more successful if they are self-directed rather than parent-controlled. Through anecdotes and research studies, the author illustrates how to build a child's self-esteem and delves into how parenting styles and disciplinary practices influence a child's behavior and character. <p><p>He also gives special attention to the topics of achievement, parenting during the adolescent years, and how family structure impacts children. In addition, the author discusses how to avoid common parenting mistakes, issues to consider before deciding to become a parent, and how to give children the best possible start in life. <p><p>Designed to help parents develop a set of guiding parenting principles, this guide is applicable to all situations and to children of all ages.
A Practical Guide to Death and Dying
by John WhiteIn A Practical Guide to Death and Dying, consciousness researcher John White provides a thorough, compassionate look at death and explores the biology, psychology, and metaphysics of one's own demise. In addition to recounting the personal stories of those who have developed a healthy attitude toward death, White also offers a program for personal action.
The Practical Guide to Exceptional Living: Creating and Living the Life of Your Dreams
by Jim GarlandA smarter, more satisfying way to manage your time and money—to achieve the goals that are important to you. Forget the old work ethic of putting in 60-80 hour weeks and not having a life outside your office. Stop being a victim of email, cell phone, and information overload. Whether your dream is more time with your family, better health, more money, or simply more control over your life, the information inside will show you the way. In this simple 132-page guide, the author reveals how he went from a stressed out, neurotic business owner who never left his business to enjoying ten weeks off a year. He even took forty days off in a row—and only called the office twice! You too can learn how to effectively manage your time and the ever more invasive email, voicemail and 24-hour accessibility we all suffer from. Discover and create Your Ultimate Life Experience™ and how to design your life for the realization of that dreamLearn how to regain your health and energy and get to your ideal weight by changing just a few things in your life—including the author&’s account of how he lowered his cholesterol from 277 to 217 naturallyLearn about The Money Flow Rules™ and The Financial Stability Table™ and gain control over your finances and create lasting wealth This book provides easy to understand and easy to use concepts that can be put to use immediately. Whether you&’re a mom or an executive (or both), a student or a small business owner, you can read this book and start learning today.
A Practical Guide to Soft Skills: Communication, Psychology, and Ethics for Your Professional Life
by Richard AlmonteThis accessible text looks at the range of soft skills sought after by employers and provides a practical guide to developing and effectively demonstrating these skills. Soft skills -- including communication, customer service, teamwork, problem solving, and personal management -- represent a major component of any worker's professional identity. This book analyzes major soft skills, including both inward-facing soft skills (how workers manage themselves to effectively perform their work) and outward-facing skills (how workers effectively interact with others and in groups). It explores how these skills are rooted in fundamental areas of liberal arts including interpersonal communication, psychology, and ethics. It provides an active learning pedagogy, including creative exercises and case studies through which students can assess their understanding of underlying concepts and their application in real-world situations. The book can be used as a supplement for communication, business, and career-oriented courses, and it will be of interest to individual students and junior professionals as well as career counselors, postsecondary instructors across the curriculum, and professionals in human resources and learning and development.
A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend: For Every Guy Who Wants to Be One/For Every Girl Who Wants to Build One
by Felicity HuffmanMost dating books are written for women -- what a mistake that is. Women know how to date . . . It's men who need the help! At last: a blithe, bold, and bawdy guide to building a better boyfriend At some point, every guy -- player, geek, mama's boy, "regular Joe" -- meets a woman who makes him want to be a boyfriend. A good boyfriend. Problem is, unless he's had some first-rate training (by a previous girlfriend, a sister, a mom), he probably doesn't even know what that means. Felicity Huffman and Patricia Wolff come to the rescue with a rollicking -- and whip-smart -- handbook to navigating the minefield of male-female relationships. Directed at men (though of course it's women who'll buy it, then leave it at their boyfriend's place -- accidentally on purpose), A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend lays out the many steps involved in becoming a good boyfriend, while still maintaining guy-dignity. It covers issues like: -Who decides when you become a boyfriend (answer: She does.) -How to look like you're listening, even when you're not (If you're busted, just say "You're so pretty, I'm distracted.") -Ten things never to say on the first date (#4: "I just did that to freak you out.") -Finding the middle ground between too cool (think third grade) and too eager (think surprise visits) -Why becoming a good boyfriend is a lot like training for the A team Filled with humor, ribaldry, common sense, and assorted outdoor skills, A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend is the next dating guide to dominate the bestseller lists.
Practical Happiness: Four Principles to Improve Your Life
by Pamela Gail JohnsonLearn how to think differently about your happiness with a philosophy for creating a realistic yet joyful life.People think happiness is a singular feeling, but it isn&’t. The real way to feel happier is to expand your definition of happiness and manage your Happiness Zappers. Pamela Gail Johnson, founder of the Society of Happy People, identified the four practical happiness principles that have helped thousands of people shift their mindsets so they naturally notice more happiness, whether it feels sparse, abundant, or somewhere in between. Pamela shares real stories from real people who put the four practical happiness principles into action. With thought-provoking workbook-style questions, you can immediately apply these principles to your life. You&’ll discover: • How happiness is unique to you and your circumstances • How to manage common experiences that zap your happiness • How happiness changes • Thirty-One Types of Happiness
A Practical Introduction to Numerology: Your Expert Guide to Understanding the Hidden Power of Numbers
by Sonia DucieNumerology - the science, psychology and philosophy of numbers - enables us to use our mind and intuition to observe, connect with and interpret the cycle of numbers governing all aspects of life (1 to 9). Each of these numbers has its own set of qualities and meanings that can influence us at different levels - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual - in order to really make the most of life.After an insightful introduction about why the subject of Numerology is so worth exploring and the benefits it can bring, each main chapter then addresses key questions such as: Where does Numerology come from and how does it work? What are the benefits of applying Numerology to our lives? Can Numerology give me more insight into my own, or others', character? Can Numerology influence my aspirations and decisions in life? And finally, how can Numerology help me to become more aware of the bigger picture in life and make a wider contribution to society?
Practical Meditation: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
by Giovanni DienstmannLearn on-the-go meditation techniques to improve your concentration and memory and enhance your self-esteem, using this unique visual guide.Follow the clear, step-by-step instructions anytime, anywhere--at home, on the beach, or on a business trip. Practice meditations sitting on a simple, upright chair; there's no need to fold yourself into uncomfortable positions. Explore a variety of meditation techniques, from mindfulness meditation to tai chi, to find the practices that suit you. Use the short "mini-meditations" to sample a variety of different styles. Find out the benefits of meditation on your mind and brain, examining how it works and the scientific evidence behind its effects.Whether you are new to meditation or looking to expand your existing knowledge, this practical guide on how to meditate provides everything you need to start (or continue) your meditative journey.
Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You
by Benjamin W. DeckerUnlock the power of meditation with an easy 10-day planThe key to building a solid meditation practice is in the practice itself. From Zen and Vipassana to walking meditations and body scans, the basic practices outlined in Practical Meditation for Beginners help you build the meditation routine that works best for you, even if you've never meditated before.Written by experienced meditation teacher Benjamin Decker, this guide to meditation for beginners offers a comprehensive program for learning 10 different meditation techniques—one for each day of the program. Newcomers and experienced meditators alike will enjoy the variety of practices and the friendly guidance that makes it easy to get started.Go beyond other meditation books with:Thoughtful prompts—Find insightful questions and talking points alongside the exercises to help you stop and reflect on how you feel.A clear, organized format—Explore chapters for each new meditation technique, designed to help you build up your skills as you move through the book.Step-by-step instructions—Follow simple and concise guidance that walks you through each new meditation in a clear way.Practical Meditation for Beginners is an accessible how-to guide that will empower you to meditate with confidence right away.
Practical Mindfulness: A Physician's No-Nonsense Guide to Meditation for Beginners
by Greg SazimaStressed Out in These Uncertain Times? You Can Adapt. Here’s How.“An insightful and demystifying look at mindfulness practice.” —Kirkus Reviews2021 INDIES Gold Winner Body, Mind & SpiritBreathe in and out through the stressors of life with this accessible meditation guide. Learn the life-changing benefits of mindfulness to navigate these uncertain times.Training exercises that work. Practical Mindfulness approaches mindfulness and meditation from a hands-on, how-to, irreverent perspective–appealing to all readers curious about meditation, and health care and education professionals looking to learn and teach the fundamentals of meditation to their patients and students. Applying Dr. Sazima’s training routines, we can all learn better coping methods and less burnout, in the midst of all that is happening.An accessible approach to finding “home.” We all search for that safe, comfortable feeling of peace of mind–our inner “home.” When we face challenges–from a tough day at work to a life-threatening health problem–we can realize with blinding clarity there is no sustainable outside solution. Without a more developed interior awareness, we can suffer stress, anxiety, and depression. This guide is the solution to reclaiming your peaceful place in every moment.Meditation training from an expert. Dr. Sazima is a board-certified psychiatrist, an educator of family doctors-in-training at Stanford’s Family Medicine Residency, and an experienced meditator and meditation teacher. He is also a survivor of a rare bone cancer who has used the powerful practice of meditation to navigate his own medical crisis. Now, he is on a “pay it forward” mission to show us why and how meditation works, in an accessible and entertaining way.We can adapt – Practical Mindfulness shows us how. Readers of books such Think Like A Monk, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, or 10% Happier will love Practical Mindfulness.
Practical Miracles: Choices That Heal & Build Resilience
by Arielle EssexAfter seeing naturopath Arielle Essex in the film documentary The Living Matrix, many people ask 'how did she heal her own brain tumour without medical treatment?' Convinced that resolving stress would help, Arielle's healing journey focused on how the mind and emotions affect the body. By applying the practical psychology of NLP, she learned how to disentangle her own confusing cloud of thoughts and restore inner peace. Her fascination with new scientific research, exploring alternative techniques, treatments, mysticism and spiritual principles helped her design a strategy that allows individuals to participate in their own healing.This insightful book clearly explains Arielle's process for facing any kind of crisis and turning it around. Heal the thinking to transform the stress. Don't let outside events trigger your emotions. Learn how to bounce back instead of being bewildered and confused. Develop the kind of resiliency that sustains you and keeps you well, no matter what happens. Having faced her own crisis, Arielle knows the kind of questions people really want to ask:• How can I make a miracle happen when I need one?• How could this have happened to me, and why now?• How is it possible that my thoughts have contributed to this?• How can I resolve this problem and get rid of it right now?• How is it possible to forgive the unforgivable and let go?• How can I bounce back and prevent it happening again?In Practical Miracles, finding answers to all of these questions becomes not only possible, but completely achievable in your life, as Arielle guides you on your own unique healing journey to a life of freedom and fulfillment.
Practical Miracles for Mars and Venus
by John GrayPractical advice from the author of the No. 1 hardcover of the last decade for filling each day with wonder,power, and fulfillment.Awaken your power to create practical miracles so that you can adjust to life's challenges and respond with greater peace, joy, and love.John Gray provides nine guiding principles to live by:Believe as if miracles are truly possible.Live as if you are free to do what you want.Learn as if you are a beginner.Love as if for the first time.Give as if you already have what you need.Work as if money doesn't matter.Relax as if everything will be okay.Talk to God as if you are being heard.Feast as if you can have whatever you want.Practical Miracles for Mars & Venus also presents new practical tools for taking charge of your destiny.
The Practical Negotiator: How to Argue Your Point, Plead Your Case, and Prevail in Any Situation
by Steven P. Cohen“A well-written practical guide to the art and science of negotiation . . . I found [Cohen’s] advice, offered in a concise Q and A format, to be pure gold.” —Bennett G. Picker, author of Mediation Practice GuideThere’s an inner negotiator in everyone—and The Practical Negotiator helps you find yours. We all need to reach agreement with others in our daily lives, but many people are overly fearful of what they think is a complex process. In this book, prominent consultant Steven Cohen demystifies negotiation, offering common-sense approaches anyone can use no matter what the issue.The Practical Negotiator provides a broad range of real-life negotiating problems faced by people in dozens of countries from every continent (except Antarctica). Each question was submitted by a real person looking for advice. The book’s down-to-earth approach will empower you to:Assess your interests and strengths and find ways to build on themUnderstand the situation and the possibilities at handIncrease your confidence in dealing with othersDevelop and implement simple, practical strategies to further your interests, and more
Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being
by Sue VarmaA practical program rooted in optimism to help you live fully and joyfully in an imperfect, turbulent worldAs the first medical director and attending psychiatrist at the World Trade Center Mental Health Program, Dr. Sue Varma worked directly with civilian and first-responder survivors in the aftermath of 9/11. There, she met people at every point of the stress and trauma continuum. She saw devastation and stagnancy as much as she saw amazing resilience and growth. She asked herself: how do some people survive, even thrive, despite profound challenges? And how can we optimize the things we have control over, while buffering ourselves from stress? Through her work with patients and combining philosophy, her own personal experience, and a review of the latest research in psychology, psychiatry, medicine, and neuroscience, Dr. Varma discovered that the answer lies in cultivating an optimistic mindset that stays tethered to the real world and helps us make sound and reasonable decisions. This epiphany inspired Practical Optimism, Dr. Varma&’s powerful program with eight pillars to help all of us experience a sense of meaning, mastery, and self-acceptance and create lives filled with joy and purpose. Optimists, research has shown, are not just happier and more successful, but physically healthier. And if you&’re a natural-born pessimist? No problem: the most vital piece of the Practical Optimism program is that it is a practice, a skillset that we can choose to adopt and get better at every day. This book isn&’t about magical thinking. Practical optimists are resourceful, realistic, and thoughtful problem solvers who possess something of rare value: the inner resources to cope during a crisis and to use as fuel to flourish. Complete with self-assessment quizzes and exercises, Practical Optimism will help us all see the world for the better and reach our true potential. Practical Optimism is a scientific and tangible pathway to boosting health, happiness, resilience, success, and longevity.