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Simplify Your Life: 100 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Things That Really Matter
by Elaine St. JamesMore than 1,000,000 copies in print!The more complex life becomes, the more people crave simplicity. Whether it's in your work, relationships, health, finances, or leisure time, North America's simplicity expert Elaine St. James can help you learn to unwind and improve the quality of your life. If you're feeling over-powered, overextended, and overwhelmed, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE is the antidote, providing one hundred proven, practical steps for creating a simple and satisfying way of life.
Simplify Your Life: Get Organized and Stay That Way!
by Marcia RamslandIs it really possible to simplify your life? The answer is a resounding "yes," if you know the necessary steps to unclutter your life and lifestyle. Get the inside scoop from professional organizer Marcia Ramsland and begin to solve your life management issues like a pro. With fast-paced, step-by-step instructions, Marcia walks you through refreshing new ways to manage your daily schedule, your life at home and at work, and special seasons of your life such as parenting, the holidays, and transitions.Simplify Your Life reveals do-able tips and practical systems using Marcia's trademark "PuSH" Sequence?an acronym for Project, you (the key component), System, Habit?which not only gets you organized but help you stay that way. Tips include how to:Create the illusion of a clean home in just minutes each dayPredict a pending time crunch . . . and sail through itDissolve any paper pile by answering three key questionsPower through projects you never get around toLearn how to put things back together when everything falls apartOffering practical solutions designed to change your life immediately, this simplified style of living gives you and your loved ones more time to do the things you really enjoy?starting today.
Simplify Your Space: Create Order & Reduce Stress
by Marcia RamslandPractical tips for organizing the spaces in your home help meet the needs for order in life.Would you like to clear out some of the clutter in your home? Do you ever wonder where all this stuff has come from feeling like things have maybe gotten a bit out of control? Join Marcia Ramsland, the organizing pro, as she leads you in a room-by-room approach to simplifying your home and office. Simplifying your space is the process of organizing your belongings and letting go of the excess until your surroundings are peaceful and in order. Using the CALM approach; C=Create a Plan, A=Approach it by Sections, L=Lighten up and Let Go, and M=Manage it Simply; Marcia guides readers in creating a more stress-free life. Includes 52 space saving tips, checklists, helpful diagrams, and even decorating ideas!
Simplify Your Time: Stop Running & Start Living!
by Marcia RamslandGain control of your time in 30 days (or less!).Is your to-do list driving you crazy? Do you have more things to do than time to do them? Are you running in circles in spite of multi-tasking and staying up late?Organizing Pro Marcia Ramsland shows you how you can gain control of your schedule by learning to save time, spend time, capture time, and multiply your time. In 30 days (or less) learn practical skills that help you trade time-wasters for time-savers and will show you how to:streamline your daysimplify clutter pileschoose the right calendarcut down your to-do list and actually accomplish moreSimplify Your Time is your personal time management guide. With 101 Time-Saving Tips, you can relieve your daily stress, find time for yourself, and create a lifestyle that allows you to get more done in less time!
Simplify Your Work Life: Ways to Change the Way You Work so You Have More Time to Live
by Elaine St. JamesWith more than two million copies of the Simplify series books in print--now there are two million and one reasons to simplify, simplify, simplify. Elaine St. James' Simplify series has taught the world how to start doing less and enjoying it more. Now Elaine teaches us to balance one of life's most difficult areas: the work world. Filled with tremendously helpful advice, and easy yet profoundly smart suggestions, her new book shows us big and small ways to scale down and simplify life on the job, such as: Breaking the habit of bringing work home from the office Estimating the time it will take to complete a project, then double the estimate Cutting back on the amount of time you spend working Learning how to make the right decisions quickly Written in the same upbeat, relaxed, and matter-of-fact tone that won millions of readers to the simplicity movement, Simplify Your Work Life is certain to attract even more followers. Elaine's syndicated weekly column Simplify Your Life is carried in 50 newspapers nationwide and is read by more than 2 million fans each week.
Simplifying Life as a Senior Citizen: Hundreds of Tips to Make Everyday Living Easier
by Joan ClevelandProviding solutions for common problems that afflict the daily lives of the elderly, this book presents information to help readers save time, money, frustration, and pain. Includes chapters of tips for managing vision loss, hearing loss and loss of mobility. The book provides chapters of easily read one-line tips that address a variety of broad as well as specific situations.
Simplifying Religion: Removing Barriers That Keep Us From God, Family, and Others
by Ed GalisewskiWill Religion Survive? Should It? It's no secret that younger generations are leaving organized religion in large numbers. Their exodus speaks loud and clear to the fact that there is a generational divide today that spans all faith groups. Not many people have wanted to tackle this issue because of its difficult, often touchy subject matter, but that didn't stop author Ed Galisewski from jumping in with both feet. He reached out to those walking away and bluntly asked them why. And, thankfully, they bluntly answered him. Simplifying Religion covers six of the most divisive issues uncovered by these conversations that drive the conflict between Boomers and Millennials and fuel the exodus from religion. Simplifying Religion is for all generations, from Boomers to Gen Zs. Ed hopes to bring the generations back together by finding common ground through honest dialogue and good will. Please be a part of the solution: Read this book, talk about it, and pass it on to those in your religious circle, especially those who are struggling to stay engaged in their current spiritual community, or those who are finding themselves increasingly alienated from a family member.
Simply an Inspired Life: Consciously Choosing Unbounded Happiness in Good Times & Bad
by Mary Anne Radmacher Jonathan Lookwood Huie“A kind, gentle, and nurturing guide to personal growth . . . focusing on the key elements that will lead you to greater peace and inner happiness.” —Dr. Sheri A. Rosenthal, author of Banish Mind Spam!Software and technological entrepreneur Huie, who came to a search for deeper meaning later in life, has teamed up with artist and writer, Radmacher, who came to it earlier through her art. Point and counterpoint, they take the reader through a process to taking charge of their own lives.The key to living an inspired life is simple: accept your past; release your expectations; embrace your choices. The truth of the matter is that the more we like ourselves, the fewer expectations we have, and the way we make conscious choices—in everyday matters large and small are the keys to living an inspired life.Simply an Inspired Life teaches readers to distinguish between events and our feelings about them, to choose thoughtfully, and never blame ourselves or anyone else. Filled with inspiring quotes, wisdom from the ages and all traditions, personal stories, and exercises, Simply an Inspired Life is based on eight guiding principles: honor, forgiveness, gratitude, choice, vision, action, celebration, and unity with all creation. They are equally important—and practiced daily they change lives.“Mary Anne Radmacher’s words simply inspire. Now, teamed with Johnathan Huie, I have two SAILs furled in one craft to remind me of virtues I want to incorporate into my life with suggested steps to do just that.” —Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times-bestselling author“A great read. The interplay between the two authors was compelling.” —Karen Casey, author of Each Day a Renewed Beginning
Simply Brilliant: Powerful Techniques to Unlock Your Creativity and Spark New Ideas
by Bernhard SchroederDiscover the powerful techniques that unlocks your creativity and spark new ideas, which will ultimately lead you to continuous business success.Do you label yourself as &“just a numbers person&”? Do you pigeonhole your capabilities to merely that of an analyst or other &“non-artist&”? Stop feeding yourself these lies and learn how even you can tap into the creative genius driving Silicon Valley&’s success stories and begin brainstorming innovation solutions to your company&’s challenges.Using his CreativityWorks framework, creativity and innovation expert Bernhard Schroeder explains how to break out of your self-imposed mental box, reignite natural curiosity, and move step by step through a set of exercises that help individuals and teams.In Simply Brilliant, you will learn how to:Fuel creativity through tight deadlines;Create more ideas in brainstorming sessions;Radically improve products;Find inspired solutions using tools such as IdeaGen, SCAMPER, Tempero, and the Phoenix List;Let go of the &“I&’m not creative&” mindset;And open the door to imagination and limitless opportunity!Even a &“numbers person&” like you can capture markets with your company&’s next innovative idea.
Simply Brilliant: How Great Organizations Do Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways
by William C. TaylorCofounder of Fast Company magazine and bestselling author of Mavericks at Work and Practically Radical shows how true business innovation can spring from the unlikeliest places. Far away from Silicon Valley, in familiar, traditional, even unglamorous fields, ordinary people are unleashing extraordinary advances that amaze customers, energize employees, and create huge economic value. Their secret? They understand that the work of inventing the future doesn't just belong to geeks designing mobile apps and virtual-reality headsets, or to social-media entrepreneurs hoping to launch the next Facebook. Some of today's most compelling organizations are doing brilliant things in simple settings such as retail banks, office cleaning companies, department stores, small hospitals, and auto dealerships.William C. Taylor, cofounder of Fast Company and best-selling author of Practically Radical, traveled thousands of miles to visit these hotbeds of simple brilliance and unearth the principles and practices behind their success. He offers fascinating case studies and powerful lessons that you can apply to do ordinary things in extraordinary ways, regardless of your industr yor profession. Consider, for instance, how... ·Miami Beach's dazzling 1111 Lincoln Road reimagined the humble parking garage as a high-profile public space that hosts weddings, yoga classes, and celebrity gatherings.·USAA, the financial-services giant that provides soldiers and their families with insurance and banking products, inspires frontline employees to deliver legendary service by immersing them in military culture.·Pal's Sudden Service, a fast-food chain with a cult following, serves up burgers and fries with such speed and accuracy that companies from other industries pay to learn from its astonishing discipline. ·Lincoln Electric, a manufacturer based in Euclid, Ohio, dominates its ultracompetitive markets with a fierce devotion to quality and productivity. But the key to its prosperity is a share-the-wealth model that gives everybody a sense of security and a piece of the action. It has maintained a strict no-layoff pledge since 1958. As Taylor writes: "The story of this book, its message for leaders who aim to do something important and build something great, is both simple and subversive: In a time of wrenching disruptions and exhilarating advances, of unrelenting turmoil and unlimited promise, the future is open to everybody. The thrill of breakthrough creativity and breakaway performance . . . can be summoned in all sorts of industries and all walks of life, if leaders can reimagine what's possible in their fields." Simply Brilliant shows you how.From the Hardcover edition.
Simply Clean: The Proven Method for Keeping Your Home Organized, Clean, and Beautiful in Just 10 Minutes a Day
by Becky RapinchukFrom the cleaning and homekeeping expert and creator of the wildly popular Clean Mama blog comes a simple and accessible cleaning guide with a proven step-by-step schedule for tidying a home in just ten minutes a day.Becky Rapinchuk, the “Clean Mama,” understands that many people don’t have the time, organizational skills, or homemaking habits to maintain a constantly clean and decluttered living space. In Simply Clean, Becky will help you effortlessly keep a tidy house and build habits to become a neat person—no matter how messy you may naturally be! Simply Clean features: -A 7-Day Simply Clean Kick Start and the 28-Day Simply Clean Challenge, to turn cleaning from a chore into an effortless habit -A designated catch-up day, so you’ll never have to worry or stress when life gets in the way of cleaning -Step-by-step tutorials for speed cleaning hard-to-clean spaces -Dozens of recipes for organic, environmentally conscious cleaning supplies -Many of Becky’s famous checklists, schedules, and habit trackers No matter how big your home or busy your schedule, the Simply Clean method can be customized to fit your life. It really is possible—in just ten minutes a day, you can create a cleaner, happier home.
Simply EMPOWERED!: Discover How To Create And Sustain Success In Every Area Of Your Life
by Crystal AndrusWe all want to feel empowered, strong, and inspired. We all want to experience abundance, joy, and love. Some of us achieve it (or at least part of it), and others endure one letdown after another. Yet very few of us can actually create a magnificent life and sustain it. It’s almost as if we’ve been programmed to believe that what goes up must come down. Just as our lives are beginning to take shape, we’re already gearing up for the inevitable fall . . . but we don’t have to live in this mind-set. In this inspiring book, best-selling author Crystal Andrus reveals that you’re not who you’ve been—you are the potential of who you will become. And you can become anyone you choose to be. You are the co-creator of your destiny! Whether or not you realize it, your actions (or lack of action) and reactions will either blow you out into the stormy seas of life or steer you toward the most wonderful adventures you could ever dream of. The choice is yours. Through powerful stories, detailed action steps, and challenging exercises, Crystal will help you navigate the rough waters you encounter on your journey, providing you with the tools you need to create and sustain the passionate, successful life you deserve. Tap into your inner wisdom and become simply . . . empowered!
Simply Happy Every Day
by Barb RogersLiving in a garage, so poor she could barely feed her dog, and rapidly hitting bottom, author Barb Rogers was desperate to just try anything. She combated and overcame her situation by prayer, choosing to be happy, and improving the flow of chi in her life. And the results were nothing short of dramatic. In these three books, part of the Just Try This series, Rogers shares the simple methods that helped her triumph over incredible adversity. These books are down-to-earth and easy to use. Readers can incorporate Rogers' wisdom and exercises into their lives every day, and they can experience the same dramatic improvements that she did. Simply Happy Every Day shares Barb Rogers' easy system for being happy. It's simple: we accept happiness by realizing what makes us happy and always opting for the road that brings happiness. Then readers learn how to take the second step into happiness: "When we walk in God's light," writes Rogers, "all things are possible . . . I believe no matter how bad a situation seems, it will be for the best. I stay in my business and leave God to his. And in doing these things, I know joy . . . that happiness that lives deep within cannot be taken, only given up willingly. The choice is mine." Including stories from her own life and others, Simply Happy Every Day is a tribute to the power of surrendering to happiness.
Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Winand How to Design Them
by Ben GuttmannStop complicating everything! Create simple messages that are more powerful, more memorable, and win people over.Simply Put is a modern exploration of the simplicity principle for anybody who needs to sell stuff or persuade others. This book is a splash of cold water, designed to wake up entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and marketing pros who have something they need to tell the world but just can't quite connect the dots. With this book, we're all better marketers.So why does simple win? And how do we get simple? The award-winning marketing entrepreneur behind New York Times best-selling authors and notable campaigns such as I Love NY provides answers and tools to simplify messages in this practical guide. From Yes We Can to Just Do It, regardless of if they're trying to get your dollars, your votes, or just your thoughts, effective messages share one thing they're simple. Being able to tell your story clearly and effectively is the winning skill for the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.
Simply Sustainable: Moving Toward Plastic-Free, Low-Waste Living
by Lily CameronBreak your plastic habit with simple, actionable steps and jumpstart your journey toward a minimal, beautiful, low-waste home.&“Simply Sustainable guides you through the why and how of zero-waste, while emphasizing the importance of finding the sweet spot between sustainability and self-care.&”—Julia Watkins, author of Simply Living WellTransitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle means eliminating unnecessary clutter from your home and reducing your dependence on disposable goods, but it also comes with practical challenges that can seem daunting. In Simply Sustainable, perfection is not required. Whether you are looking for easy changes to get you started, or more advanced, high-impact tips for your low-waste home, these simple, effective steps will forever change your relationship to disposable plastic products.Lily Cameron shows readers how to gradually transition away from plastic and curate a minimal, beautiful home in the process. Her approach teaches you how to "make plastic-free living work for you, savor your progress and celebrate that with each small change, you are making a positive impact on the environment, your health and your family's well being." Simply Sustainable proves that zero-waste living can be easy and deeply satisfying, whether shopping at the farmers market, throwing a dinner party, or packing for a getaway weekend. With practical, manageable strategies organized by room, and inspiring photographs of plastic-free homes, you can begin your journey toward intentional, low-waste living.
Simply Vegan Baking: Taking the Fuss Out of Vegan Cakes, Cookies, Breads, and Desserts
by Freya CoxFrom The Great British Baking Show contestant Freya Cox, an inviting introduction to vegan baking, filled with dozens of showstopping recipes for scrumptious treats.Going vegan doesn’t mean having to give up the wonderful baked goods you love. You can create traditional favorites—delicious breads, cakes, pastries, desserts, and more—without using eggs, butter, cream, and other animal products. Simply Vegan Baking is your invitation to the diverse world of vegan baking and Freya Cox—the youngest and first ever vegan contestant to appear on the Netflix hit The Great British Baking Show—is your guide. Recipe by recipe, she shows just how easy and tasty it is to adapt to vegan baking.Here are 70 recipes for both longtime favorites and classics with a twist that will please the most demanding sweet-tooth, including:Raspberry Jam Swiss RollCarrot Cake with Cream Cheese FrostingBlueberry MuffinsChocolate Fudge CupcakesCinnamon RollsStollenPeanut Butter Millionaires’ ShortbreadBanoffee Pie SlicesChocolate Orange TartLemon Meringue PieIced Sugar CookiesFruit SconesIn addition, she provides wonderful desserts for parties and get-togethers that are sure to impress, including Pineapple Upside Down Cake and Tiramisu. And there are fantastic fillings and icings like Lemon Curd, American and Swiss Meringue Buttercreams, and various fruit jams. All use ingredients found in local supermarkets, and come with full-color food and instruction shots, step-by-step directions, and tips for perfect vegan bakes.Whether it’s a treat for afterschool or a coffee break or a celebratory dessert for a special occasion, Simply Vegan Baking allows you to fulfill your sweet cravings—and feel good with every delicious bite.
Sin esfuerzo: Facilita lo que me importa
by Greg MckeownUna poderosa guía para alcanzar tus objetivos que inicia con un simple principio: NO TODO TIENE QUE SER TAN DIFÍCIL. Estamos condicionados a creer que el camino del éxito está lleno de trabajo; que si queremos superarnos tenemos que sobrepensar , hacer de más y sobresforzarnos; que si no estamos exhaustos todo el tiempo no estamos haciendo lo suficiente. Sin embargo, últimamente trabajar duro es mucho más cansado que antes y entre más agotados estamos menos progresamos. Pero avanzar no tiene que ser tan difícil como pensamos. No importa qué obstáculos nos encontremos, siempre hay una mejor manera: en lugar de presionarnos para dar más, podemos encontrar un camino más fácil. Sin Esfuerzo te enseña a: •Convertir tareas tediosas en rituales disfrutables. •Prevenir la frustración al solucionar problemas antes de que aparezcan. •Lograr un ritmo sostenible en lugar de acelerar todo el tiempo. •Decidir una vez y eliminar futuras decisiones. •Simplificar tu proceso al suprimir pasos innecesarios. •Facilitar el mantenimiento y gestión de relaciones. Y mucho más.
Sin gais no hay paraíso
by Javier Ramírez"La magia de Javier consiste en su capacidad de articular con palabras precisas esta historia común a muchos". Del prólogo de Gina Parody Ser homosexual en pleno siglo XXI no es nada fácil, y aunque ha habido algunos avances al respecto, es innegable que todavía queda mucho camino por recorrer. Por esto el actor, cantante y creador de contenido Javier Ramírez decide compartir su historia de vida en este libro, para que a través de su testimonio podamos despertar nuestra empatía, educarnos y construir un mundo más diverso y tolerante. Javier nos cuenta aquí su proceso de aceptación de su orientación sexual, a la vez que reflexiona sobre temas como la homofobia, la familia, el amor propio, la fama y el bullying, entre otros, y nos da la definición de conceptos clave relacionados con la diversidad y la inclusión. Este no es un manual para salir del clóset, pero sí es un libro para romper todos los estigmas sociales relacionados con la homosexualidad y entender, por qué, Sin gais no hay paraíso.
SIN LA CRUZ, NO HABRÁ CORONA
by Lilian G. Selvaggio Gabriel AgboEste libro, pequeño pero poderoso, fue escrito para alentar y dar poder a los cristianos que están pasando por tiempos difíciles de prueba. Deberían saber que esas situaciones desagradables servirán como instrumentos de Dios para elevarlos a su siguiente etapa de desarrollo y progreso. Aquí veremos que nuestra actitud puede determinar nuestra altitud en nuestro caminar con Dios. Y además, que hay siempre ganancia en cada adversidad.
Sin límites: Libere el m¿ximo de su capacidad
by John C. Maxwell#1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell's latest book will enhance the lives of leaders, professionals, and anyone who wants to achieve success and personal growth. We often treat the word capacity as if it were a natural law of limitation. Unfortunately, most of us are much more comfortable defining what we perceive as off limits rather than what's really possible. Could it be that many of us have failed to expand our potential because we have allowed what we perceive as capacity to define us? What if our limits are not really our limits? In his newest book, John Maxwell identifies 17 core capacities. Some of these are abilities we all already possess, such as energy, creativity and leadership. Others are aspects of our lives controlled by our choices, like our attitudes, character, and intentionality. Maxwell examines each of these capacities, and provides clear and actionable advice on how you can increase your potential in each. He will guide you on how to identify, grow, and apply your critical capacities. Once you've blown the "cap" off your capacities, you'll find yourself more successful--and fulfilled--in your daily life.
Sin mAscara: La verdad sobre la motivación
by Vicente PassarielloUn enfoque realista a la superación personal que a través de base científica demuestra que pensar «positivamente» no es suficiente. A través de investigaciones científicas y la experiencia personal del autor Vicente Passariello, este libro revela por qué a veces nos sentimos de la forma en que nos sentimos. En una manera crítica y profunda, el libro llega a la fuente de nuestras acciones y transforma realmente tu vida. No se trata simplemente de decir palabras bonitas o de tener una buena actitud. El autor te ayuda a descubrir y confirmar que si no tienes una estrategia de éxito y una mentalidad definida puedes ser falsamente motivado y tu vida empeorará, estará llena de frustración, miedo, confusión y finalmente ira y resentimiento. Este libro te enseñará a conocerte a tí mismo y a transformarte. Este no es sólo un libro de historias de éxito de otras personas para hacerte sentir bien. Es una invitación real a aplicar y construir ahora el fundamento de tu propio éxito sobre la base más importante de todas: tú.
Sin miedo: El método comprobado para superar la ansiedad, las obsesiones, la hipocondría y cualquier temor irracional
by Rafael Santandreu«Sin miedo» es el método definitivo. Cualquiera puede ponerlo en práctica siguiendo las instrucciones y, claro está, sin necesidad de tomar fármacos. Prepárate para convertirte en la mejor versión de ti mismo: una persona libre, poderosa y feliz. ¿Es posible vivir sin miedo? Por supuesto. Cientos de miles de personas han reconfigurado su cerebro gracias a este método, avalado por centenares de estudios científicos. Cuatro pasos claros y concisos nos permitirán superar completamente hasta los miedos más agudos: - Ataques de ansiedad o pánico. - Obsesiones (TOC). - Hipocondría. - Timidez. - O cualquier otro temor irracional.
Sin miedo (ed. especial)
by Rafael SantandreuEDICIÓN ESPECIAL ILUSTRADA ¿Es posible vivir sin miedo? Por supuesto. Cientos de miles de personas han reconfigurado su cerebro gracias a este método, avalado por centenares de estudios científicos. Cuatro pasos claros y concisos nos permitirán superar completamente hasta los miedos más agudos: • Ataques de ansiedad o pánico • Obsesiones (TOC) • Hipocondría • Timidez • O cualquier otro temor irracional Sin miedo es el método definitivo. Todo el mundo puede ponerlo en práctica siguiendo las instrucciones y, claro está, sin necesidad de tomar fármacos. Prepárate para convertirte en la mejor versión de ti mismo: una persona libre, poderosa y feliz.
Sin, Pride and Self-Acceptance: The Problem of Identity in Theology and Psychology
by Terry D. CooperWhat is at the root of the problem of humanity? Is it pride or lack of self-esteem?Do we love ourselves too much or too little?The debate about the human condition has often been framed this way in both theological and psychological circles. Convictions about preaching, teaching, marriage and child rearing, as well as politics, social welfare, business management and the helping professions, more often than not, fall on one side or the other of this divide. With theological and psychological insight Terry D. Cooper provides trenchant analysis of this centuries-long debate and leads us beyond the usual impasse. Humanistic psychology has often regarded traditional Christianity as its archrival in assessing the human condition. Cooper demonstrates how the Christian doctrine of a sinful and fallen humanity sheds light on the human condition which exhibits both pride and self-denigration. Bringing theological insights ranging from Augustine and John Calvin to Reinhold Niebuhr together with the psychological theories of Freud, Jung, Carl Rogers, Gerald May and Karen Horney, Cooper guides readers through the maze of competing claims to a resolution which affirms Christian conviction while critically engaging modern psychological theory. A model of the proper integration of Christian theology and the discipline of psychology,Sin, Pride & Self-Acceptance will be of special help to students and practitioners of psychology, pastoral counseling and clinical psychology.
Since Strangling Isn't an Option: Common Problems and Uncommon Solutions
by Sandra A. CroweDo certain people have you gritting your teeth, biting your tongue, and (metaphorically, at least) banging your head against the wall? Do you feel like you're expending too much energy either engaging in conflict or desperately trying to avoid it? There really are better, easier ways to deal with difficult people. This refreshing, realistic guide, with revealing selfquizzes and engaging exercises included, will provide you with real solutions to the oftentimes "unreal" problems. YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT ... · why dealing with a difficult person doesn't have to ruin your day · the habits that cause continued conflict-and the techniques that can turn things around · how developing an "attitude of gratitude" helps smooth the way · your own power in shaping relationships (it can make a bigger difference than you think!) · snakes and lizards, donkeys and hyenas: specific advice for specific personality types With mindfulness, compassion, and common sense, it is possible to deal successfully with difficult people. And with enough practice of the principles in this book-and a healthy dose of patience-you might even get to like them. "Dealing with difficult people is an unavoidable fact of life in our fast-moving, competitive society. This book shows you how to defuse the negative aspects of another's behavior and be more effective in every situation." -Brian Tracy, author of Maximum Achievement