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Successful Philanthropy
by Jean ShafiroffGiving back to those in need is an innate part of what it means to be human: we lend our time to volunteer, we share our skills, and we give money and other resources all in the name of improving our community, our country and our world. Successful Philanthropy expands upon this universal philosophy of giving as it provides practical philanthropic guidelines and creative ways to give back the best way we can. Though philanthropy is a big word, it can be done in small ways anywhere. Knowing when, where, what and how to give is just as important as the desire to contribute in the first place--regardless of whether you're giving of your time, money or resources. Successful Philanthropy removes the guesswork and confusion, providing much needed insight when starting out as a philanthropist, a volunteer, or an organizer. Successful Philanthropy also includes valuable information on how best to start a fundraiser, and tips for being a good, proactive volunteer. Make sure your money, time and resources end up where they're needed most. Successful Philanthropy is your guide to the many ways that you can change the world--and the future!From the Hardcover edition.
Advanced Shamanism: The Practice of Conscious Transformation
by James EndredyA step-by-step guide to authentic advanced shamanic practices • Offers hands-on instructions for more than 30 practices, including sacred Fire ceremonies, direct shamanic viewing, shamanic death and rebirth, working with healing stones, shamanic lucid dreaming, shamanic healing, and advanced methods for acquiring an animal spirit guide • Allows solitary shamanic practitioners to advance their practice • Examines the biological foundations of spiritual experience, the many ways that Psi phenomena and shamanism are linked, and their relationship to the scientific concept of quantum entanglement In this step-by-step guide to more than three dozen advanced shamanic practices, James Endredy shares the wisdom and techniques he has learned through 30 years of working with shamanic teachers from all over the globe, including Huichol kawiteros, Tibetan lamas, Incan, Mayan, and Tukano shamans, Indian siddhas, the Kanaka Maoli of Hawai’i, and elders from many Native American tribes, such as the Seneca, Lenni Lenape, Arapaho, Sioux, Tuscarora, Yurok, Navajo, and Hopi. Endredy offers hands-on instructions for sacred Fire ceremonies, direct shamanic viewing, experiencing shamanic death and rebirth, working with and acquiring healing stones, shamanic lucid dreaming, shamanic healing, and advanced methods for acquiring an animal spirit guide, including how to properly retain its spirit in a sacred bundle or altar and how to use its power responsibly for healing. He provides a meticulous step-by-step approach to working with the five points of attention, a Huichol teaching on sacred awareness and shamanic levels of attention. He also examines the many ways that Psi phenomena and shamanism are linked and their relationship to the scientific concept of quantum entanglement. Showing how quantum physics is the scientific expression of shamanism, the author also explores the biological foundations of spiritual experiences, including the roles of serotonin, dopamine, and opioid transmitters, and the connections between altered consciousness and shamanic states. Integrating modern research with ancient knowledge to provide an enlightened view of shamanism that marries science and spirit, this guide offers authentic shamanic wisdom and techniques to help the solitary practitioner move forward on their shamanic path.
I Wanna Be Well: How a Punk Found Peace and You Can Too
by Miguel Chen Rod Meade SperryA punk rocker’s guide to grow, learn, and appreciate the present moment—in short, to live a life that doesn’t totally suck.All Miguel Chen ever wanted was to be happy. Just like everyone else. But—also like everyone else—he’s suffered. A lot. Running from difficult personal losses—like the deaths of loved ones—was something he did for years, and it got the best of him. Eventually, though, he stopped running and started walking a spiritual path. That might be surprising for a dude in a relentlessly touring punk band (Teenage Bottlerocket), but Miguel quickly found that meditation, mindfulness, and yoga really helped. They allowed him to turn inward, to connect to himself and the world around him. Suddenly, he had found actual happiness. Miguel’s realistic. He knows it'll never be all sunshine and peaches. And yet, he is (for the most part) at peace with the world and with himself. It shocks even him sometimes. But he’s come to see the interconnectedness of all things, the beauty of life…even the parts that suck. Each short chapter ends with a hands-on practice that the reader can put into action right away—and each practice offers a distilled “TL;DR” takeaway point. TL;DR: Miguel Chen shares stories, meditations, and practices that can help us reconnect to each other, ourselves, and the world. They’ve worked for him—they can work for anyone.
Find a Way: Three Words That Changed My Life
by Merril Hoge Brent Cole Ron JaworskiWhen Merril talked about his dream of playing in the NFL all he heard was, that will be too hard, you can't beat those odds, it's impossible, and son don't put all your eggs in one basket! That inspired him to write Find a Way and put it on the top of the wall above all his goals. Find a Way would become a life-long philosophy that helped him achieve his dream of playing in the NFL, but also has helped him deal with the near loss of his hand as a young boy, the loss of his mother at a young age, overcome severe head trauma and battle and beat cancer. It has also become a parenting tool and helped him realize the magic that exists in all of us!
The Negotiator in You: Negotiation Tips to Help You Get the Most out of Every Interaction at Home, Work, and in Life
by Joshua N. WeissThe Negotiator in You is an introduction to negotiation specifically for people who don't tend to view themselves as negotiators. In this eBook original, Joshua N. Weiss, Ph.D. co-founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University, gives us the tools to enter into a myriad of negotiations with confidence. For workplace negotiations, Weiss coaches us how to effectively negotiate externally with our customers and internally with our boss, colleagues, and subordinates. In a downturned economy, Weiss pays special attention to salary negotiations and finding value among many other factors currently facing everyone in organizations. Beyond the workplace, there are two other critical areas where we negotiate frequently--at home and in life. Turning his eye inward on how we interact at home, Weiss gives us headache-saving tips on how to navigate our way through the holidays and in everyday interactions with our loved ones. And in the negotiations we find ourselves in with the world around us--whether buying a car or house or negotiating with credit card companies--this is essential reading so you don't get taken advantage of. With personalized worksheets for each section you can turn to time and again, the Negotiator in You is the primer you need for smooth sailing at work, home and in life in general.
You Matter: 7 Practices of Living a Life of Purpose
by Frederica Baldan Melvin Miller"You matter." It's a simple statement, but few people truly recognize the gifts they possess. You Matter is an original audio that helps everyone realize why they matter. Reverend Melvin Miller and Federica Baldan use seven practices that call people to put their faith--any faith!--into action as they coach listeners to uncover the road blocks in our way and help us live a life with purpose. Why do we make the same mistakes in our personal and professional lives; why do we close off our hearts when it matters most? The path to discovery is in this book. You Matter encourages us to pursue our heartfelt dreams and goals with an understanding that the fulfillment of those goals is possible--right now.
Quantum Wellness
by Kathy FrestonAn instant New York Times bestseller embraced and endorsed by such luminaries as Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Ellen DeGeneres, and Marianne Williamson, Quantum Wellness is the breakthrough book that created a national trend.This life-changing guide teaches us how to reach our highest level of health and contentment through small, focused changes. Featuring a foreword by #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, Quantum Wellness will forever change the way readers approach healthy living.
Lessons from Everest: Seven Powerful Steps to the Top of the World
by Dr Tim Warren"Into Thin Air" meets "The Secret" with a splash of humor! After a devastating failed attempt to climb Mt. Everest in 2007 and a brief period of mourning, Dr. Tim Warren became focused on learning the lessons that had been revealed to him while hiking alone for three days down the Khumbu Valley of Nepal to heal his damaged lung tissue in the luxury of oxygen-rich lower altitude. He felt an overpowering desire to return to the mountain the next year and experienced a clear vision of himself at the summit and arriving safely back in base camp. After testing those lessons over the next year-and-a-half, and within an inch of his life, he achieved this goal. Equally importantly, he realized that the lessons learned on the "Big E" were universal to people seeking to overcome difficulties in life or simply to edge a little closer to their full potential. Lessons From Everest describes seven lessons, each a stepping stone to greater understanding and awareness of the reader's inner journey to their own Everest with a healthy dose of seat-of-your-pants adventure.
Your Ultimate Guide to Style: Tips, Tricks and Ideas For Getting Your Best Look Ever
by The Editors of PEOPLE StyleWatchThis can't-miss fashion resource from the editors of People StyleWatch is filled with everything you need to know to find your signature look or break out of a fashion rut! Your Ultimate Guide to Style is packed with tons of outfit inspo, genius styling tricks and more. Organized by the five popular vibes below, Your Ultimate Guide will help you find your signature look - or just try something new! Are you...Classic - Effortless, timeless and forever in style? Chic - Simple, sophisticated and perfectly polished? Feminine - Pretty, flirty and totally ladylike? Glam - Bold, luxe-looking and a major standout? Cool - Edgy, tough and always fashion forward? With fashionable celeb looks (both past and present), must-have clothing and beauty items, styling tips from the pros and so much more, Your Ultimate Guide to Style will help you find tons of inspiration. The book also includes a bonus Your Style Resource Guide booklet that you can pop in your favorite bag and use a reference that you can come back to time and time again.Get ready to look amazing every day!
Η Ευτυχια Ειναι Ωραια
by Henry Osal Mary KeramidaΈνας σύντομος και έξυπνος οδηγός για την αισιοδοξία.
This Book Will Make You Mindful
by Jessamy Hibberd Jo UsmarWe live increasingly busy lives, and while some of us have no trouble juggling multiple responsibilities, others struggle to deal with the mounting pressures we feel from external sources, and, most importantly, from ourselves. It's not uncommon to feel buried under the weight of responsibilities and constantly feel like you're running out of time--with days, weeks, and years passing by in a blur. But don't let this discourage you--help is on its way.This compact and accessible volume will arm you with techniques that can help you change your perspective and get the most out of every moment of your life. Dr Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar use the latest mindfulness techniques to teach you how to stop worrying about the future or dwelling on the past and get the most of the life you're living right now. Understanding the way your brain works will help you learn how to cope with the negatives while fully appreciating the good things in life. The result? A happier, more confident, and more productive you!
This Book Will Make You Feel Beautiful
by Jessamy Hibberd Jo UsmarBody image insecurity is something a lot of us face. Overwhelming evidence suggests that constantly worrying about your appearance can stunt your ambition, cause you to feel inadequate, and make it impossible for you to enjoy your life to the fullest. Sounds familiar? There is a solution!This compact book tackles the underlying causes of body image anxiety and breaks them down so you can start to change how you view yourself and your perceived flaws. You will learn to nip destructive behaviors in the bud, stop self-criticism, and manage emotional eating habits. Dr Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar employ the latest techniques in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to create practical exercises that can help you to take the first steps towards feeling more confident, poised, and, yes, beautiful.
This Book Will Make You Happy
by Jessamy Hibberd Jo UsmarWe all experience periods of feeling low, frustrated and lacking in energy--but ignoring the problem and struggling on can start to affect all areas of your life. Help is at hand: this concise little book shows you how you can reverse negative thoughts and emotions and make yourself happier, and more confident.Dr. Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar draw on the very latest research in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and modern psychology to give you practical, proven techniques and exercises to combat low mood and, more importantly, increase the happiness in your life. Their friendly, results-driven approach will make you happier, healthier and more fulfilled.Chapters include:Positive strategiesControlling emotionsRewarding yourselfCombating guiltBetter rest and sleepMental exercisesBreaking negative thought patternsRelaxation techniques
This Book Will Make You Calm
by Jessamy Hibberd Jo UsmarLife in the twenty-first century is tough--new technology, constant change, more choice and extra pressure all add to our stress levels. And when you're stressed or tired your insecurities increase--so breaking that cycle feels impossible. But help is at hand: this book will show you how to beat stress and become more positive, relaxed, and productive.Dr Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar draw on the latest cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) research to show you how to develop coping strategies and learn practical techniques to deal with stress and anxiety quickly and effectively. From reducing worry and boosting energy to breathing and mindfulness techniques, this helpful little book will make your life more serene, stress-free and fulfilled.Chapters include:Relaxation exercises Work-life balanceExercise and fitnessStress managementOverall healthOvercome anxietyDealing with angerEating well
This Book Will Make You Confident
by Jessamy Hibberd Jo UsmarHave you ever felt that something keeps holding you back in your life? It feels like other people seem to breeze through life, but self-doubt and feelings of insecurity prevent you getting the things you want--whether at work, family life or relationships. Well, fear not: for those of us not born with armor-plated self confidence, this little book will allow you to change how you think.Dr. Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar will provide you with the tools to build your self-esteem and realize your full potential. With practical exercises and techniques based on the very latest cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) research, their friendly results-driven approach will give you a new sense of confidence in every area of your life.Deal with insecurityNurture self-beliefChallenge your inner criticLearn to take actionPlay to your strengthsLook the part
This Book Will Make You Sleep
by Jessamy Hibberd Jo UsmarWe all go through patches when we find it hard to sleep. Either we have problems dropping off at night or we wake in the early hours with thoughts buzzing round in our minds. Sometimes it seems impossible to get that elusive night's sleep we so badly crave, but this book will show you how to break negative patterns, get more rest and improve your well-being.Dr. Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar draw on the very latest developments in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to guide you through proven techniques to help you get your sleep patterns back on track. You will feel rested, happier, and immediately reap the benefits in your everyday life.Understand sleepBanish bad habitsTips for winding downSleep-inducing strategiesControl your sleeping environmentCommon myths busted
F You Very Much: Understanding the Culture of Rudeness--and What We Can Do About It
by Danny WallaceYou're not just imagining it: People are getting more and more rude - from cutting in line, gabbing on their phones and clipping their nails on public transportation, to hurling epithets on Twitter and in real life (including a certain President who does both). And the worst part is that it's contagious, leading reasonably courteous people to stoop to new lows in order to respond to the ever-coarsening encounters we face every day. In this engaging and illuminating new book, bestselling author and all-around curious guy Danny Wallace looks at the reasons behind the rudeness, and what we can do to stop it. His quest to stop the madness includes interviews with neuroscientists, psychologists, NASA scientists, politicians, and other experts. He joins a Radical Honesty group, talks to LA drivers about road rage, and confronts his own online troll in a pub--all to better understand the scourge that's turning normal people into bullies, tantruming toddlers, trolls, and other types of everyday monsters. Want to be part of the solution? Let Danny Wallace be your smart and funny guide.
Cómo lidiar con un adicto
by Sarah Goldberg Jose A HerreraSi usted tiene a un ser querido con problemas de adicción, este libro le dará poderosas herramientas, excelentes recursos para lidiar con esa persona adicta y esperanzas en la pronta recuperación. La adicción al alcohol y el abuso de sustancias es un problema inmenso no sólo en los Estados Unidos, sino en todo el mundo actualmente. Una innumerable cantidad de familias y relaciones son destruidas a diario debido a la incapacidad de lidiar con la persona adicta, ¡especialmente cuando vive en su propia casa! Este libro no sólo le dará consejos concretos acerca de cómo lidiar con una persona adicta sino que también tiene útiles recursos para encontrar ayuda y soluciones, bien sea alcoholismo o adicción a drogas su problema. Con este libro, usted aprenderá: 1. Qué significa alcahuetear a una persona adicta y porqué usted podría estar saboteando sus propios esfuerzos para construir una relación sana con una persona adicta 2. La importancia de “las reglas del hogar” y cómo éstas pueden ayudarle a establecer sus propios límites efectivamente 3. Cómo el amor estricto puede ser determinante entre la adicción y la recuperación 4. Cómo y porqué enfocarse en usted mismo mientras lidia con una persona adicta en su vida 5. Útiles materiales adicionales para apoyarse aún más durante su experiencia ¿Necesita otra razón para comprar este libro? Aquí hay una: Yo dono 5% de las ganancias de ventas de mi libro electrónico a Reading is Fundamental, la asociación de alfabetismo infantil sin fines de lucro más grande en los Estados Unidos. El alfabetismo infantil es importante, y al comprar este libro, usted contribuye con esta causa. No deje que lidiar con una persona adicta sea más doloroso de lo que ya es. ¡Compre este libro y comience AHORA MISMO a recorrer su camino de éxito con la persona adicta de su vida!
Whole30 Day by Day
by Melissa HartwigTips, hacks, advice, and inspiration to help you achieve Whole30 success every day of the program The Whole30 Day by Day is the essential companion to the New York Times bestseller The Whole30; a daily handbook to keep you motivated, inspired, accountable, and engaged during your Whole30 journey. It's like having Whole30's own Melissa Hartwig coaching you through the Whole30 one day at a time, sharing a day-by-day timeline, personal motivation, community inspiration, habit hacks, and meal tips. Plus, each day offers guidance for self-reflection, food journaling, and tracking your non-scale victories to keep your momentum going and help you plan for the days to come. Whole30 Day by Day also serves as a quick-reference guide for the program: keeping the rules handy, sharing helpful resources, and walking you through the important reintroduction phase, one day at a time. You'll carry it everywhere during the program, using it to stay accountable and motivated during the 30 days, and letting the observations and reflections you record guide your food freedom plan long after your Whole30 is over.
Black Rainbow: How Words Healed Me, My Journey Through Depression
by Rachel KellyIn 1997, Oxford graduate, working mother and Times journalist Rachel Kelly went from feeling mildly anxious to being completely unable to function within the space of just three days. Prescribed antidepressants by her doctor, and supported by her husband and her family, Rachel slowly began to get better, but her anxiety levels remained high, and six years later, as a stay-at-home mother, she suffered a second collapse even worse than the first. Throughout both of Rachel's periods of severe depression, the healing power of poetry became an integral part of her recovery. As someone who had always loved poetry, it became something for Rachel to cling on to in times of need - from repeating short mantras to learning and reciting entire poems - these words and verses became a powerful force for change in her life. In Black Rainbow Rachel analyses why poetry can be one answer to depression, and the book contains a selected 40 of the poems that provided Rachel with solace and comfort during her breakdown and recovery. At a time when mental health problems and depression are becoming more common, and the stigma around such issues is finally being lifted, this book offers a lifeline for anyone seeking to understand depression and seek new ways to treat it. Poetry is free, has no side-effects and, as Rachel can attest, 'prescribing words instead of pills' can be an incredibly powerful remedy.
The Glam Guide
by Fleur De ForceFleur De Force is a YouTube fashion and beauty sensation with more than one million followers. A two-time winner of the Cosmopolitan "Best Vlogger' Award," Fleur started a video blog in 2009 to share her passion for everything beauty and fashion. What started out as a hobby evolved into something much bigger, and she has since become known as one of the most influential young personalities in the online fashion and lifestyle vlogging community. Over the past five years, Fleur has sought out the best beauty products, style tips and shortcuts to share. In The Glam Guide, she spills all her secrets and discoveries, from makeup tips, to wardrobe advice, to healthy lifestyle motivation, to first-date pointers.
How to Kiss Goodbye to Ana: Using Eft In Recovery From Anorexia
by Kim MarshallDo you struggle with Ana (anorexia) or have a difficult relationship with food and body image? Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) have the potential to transform your life and put you on the path to recovery. Here, honest diary extracts relay Kim Marshall's own struggles with anorexia and bulimia, including time spent in a residential treatment centre, and how she discovered EFT and learned to quiet the negative voices that were blocking her recovery. Now fully-recovered and a certified EFT practitioner, Kim explains how to use the approach as a self-help tool. Including easy-to-follow EFT scripts and positive mantras to help you stay on the path to recovery, Kim explains how to use EFT to help overcome denial and fears about recovery from anorexia. This candid account of recovery from eating disorders shows how it is possible to deal with underlying emotional issues and achieve a more positive mindset.
On Being an Introvert or Highly Sensitive Person: A Guide To Boundaries, Joy, And Meaning
by Ilse SandIn a culture that ranks sociability and extroversion above the introverted traits of deep thinking and being alone, Ilse Sand shows how to find joy and meaning as an introvert or highly sensitive person. She debates whether these traits are caused by nature or nurture, and shows how someone like this can organise their life to keep them content. What she says is appropriate for people who are temporarily, or for some other reason, in a sensitive situation - for example, because of stress, trauma or burn-out. It describes the introverted personality type and the highly sensitive trait, highlighting the strengths that come with it such as good listening skills and rich imagination, and suggests ways to overcome the negatives such as the need to avoid overstimulation and over-critical thinking. Including advice from other introverts or highly sensitive people, and two self-tests for sensitive and introverted traits, this book provides a deeper understanding of introversion and high sensitivity and gives those with these personality types greater faith and courage in their own talents.
Overcoming Distressing Voices, 2nd Edition (Overcoming Ser.)
by Mark Hayward David Kingdon Clara StraussPractical help for managing distressing voice hearing experiencesHave you ever heard someone talking to you, but when you turned around no one was there? Voice hearing is more common than might be expected. Many of those who experience this phenomenon won't find it distressing, while some may find it extremely upsetting and even debilitating. Although the causes of voice hearing are many and varied, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been found to be a highly effective treatment for distressing voices. CBT can provide a powerful and positive way of coping with distressing voices, helping people to live well, even though the voice hearing may continue. Written by experts, this accessible self-help manual takes those affected by distressing voices on a journey of recovery and healing, based on the latest psychological research. Includes:· Clear explanations of what distressing voices are and what causes them· Techniques to explore and re-evaluate the links between self-esteem, beliefs about voices and feelings· Practical steps to reduce the distress that hearing voices causes· Consideration of the impact on friends and family, and advice for how they can helpOvercoming self-help guides use clinically-proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme.Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper