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Love Yourself Sober: A Self Care Guide to Alcohol-Free Living for Busy Mothers
by Kate Baily Mandy Manners'Kate and Mandy’s upbeat, wise and empathetic take on life is a real tonic. They are the girls everyone would love to have as a best friend. This book will be that - a best sober buddy in your pocket.' Clare Pooley, author of The Sober Diaries. With questions around the "Mummy Wine O’clock" culture growing, Love Yourself Sober explores how a problematic relationship with alcohol can easily develop, particularly with time-poor mothers, how to recognise it, and what to do about it. Kate and Mandy provide a supportive "sober curious" environment encouraging active participation using positive psychology, coaching methods and workbook features to help women make changes for themselves. Love Yourself Sober is an empowering book for women and mothers to put their own self-care at the centre of a more healthy and positive life-change.
Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines
by Jonathan MooneyConfessional and often hilarious, in Normal Sucks a neuro-diverse writer, advocate, and father meditates on his life, offering the radical message that we should stop trying to fix people and start empowering them to succeedJonathan Mooney blends anecdote, expertise, and memoir to present a new mode of thinking about how we live and learn—individually, uniquely, and with advantages and upshots to every type of brain and body. As a neuro-diverse kid diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD who didn't learn to read until he was twelve, the realization that that he wasn’t the problem—the system and the concept of normal were—saved Mooney’s life and fundamentally changed his outlook. Here he explores the toll that being not normal takes on kids and adults when they’re trapped in environments that label them, shame them, and tell them, even in subtle ways, that they are the problem. But, he argues, if we can reorient the ways in which we think about diversity, abilities, and disabilities, we can start a revolution.A highly sought after public speaker, Mooney has been inspiring audiences with his story and his message for nearly two decades. Now he’s ready to share what he’s learned from parents, educators, researchers, and kids in a book that is as much a survival guide as it is a call to action. Whip-smart, insightful, and utterly inspiring—and movingly framed as a letter to his own young sons, as they work to find their ways in the world—this book will upend what we call normal and empower us all.
The Practice: Shipping Creative Work
by Seth GodinFrom the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by legendary author Seth Godin, The Practice will help you get unstuck and find the courage to make and share creative work. Godin insists that writer's block is a myth, that consistency is far more important than authenticity, and that experiencing the imposter syndrome is a sign that you're a well-adjusted human. Most of all, he shows you what it takes to turn your passion from a private distraction to a productive contribution, the one you've been seeking to share all along.With this book as your guide, you'll learn to dance with your fear. To take the risks worth taking. And to embrace the empathy required to make work that contributes with authenticity and joy.
Happy Habits: 50 Science-Backed Rituals to Adopt (or Stop) to Boost Health and Happiness
by Karen Salmansohn50 habits to start (or stop!) right now in order to be happier, healthier, less stressed, and more productive—from the best-selling author and happiness expert behind Think Happy.Forming new habits can improve your mood and invigorate your daily routine, but you&’ve gotta figure out which ones to adopt or drop. How can you successfully create habits—and what new habits will actually increase your happiness and fulfillment? Wellness expert Karen Salmansohn to the rescue! Happy Habits presents fifty habits that span body, mind, relationships, work, home, and play. Karen shares the tools you need to master fundamental habits (daily meditation; practicing gratitude), surprising happiness-boosting techniques (crying regularly; strategic complaining), and tips for easily incorporating new habits into your daily life. Filled with fascinating studies and simple rituals, this illustrated guide offers fun, accessible ways to uplift your life.
Sacred Dance Meditations: 365 Globally Inspired Movement Practices Enhancing Awakening, Clarity, and Connection
by Carla WalterAchieve balance, connect to Spirit, and tap into the sacred power of dance with 365 daily movement meditations.Throughout human history, people all over the world have recognized dance as an age-old yet timeless connection to Spirit. In celebration, to mark moments of change, and in times of despair, dance has been used to seek the Divine, connect with the Earth, and call into being the sacred energy we each possess within ourselves.In Sacred Dance Meditations, Carla Walter, PhD, offers readers 365 dances--one for every day--rooted in traditions from around the globe. From Polynesia to Peru, each dance is different in origin and technique but connected in common purpose: as sacred conduits for hope, love, connection, community, and spirituality. Walter provides a theme each new day, drawn from mystical and spiritual principles that originate from pre-colonial religious traditions. Descriptions, video links, accessibility modifications, and invitations for deeper reflection allow the reader to engage their Spirit fully with the sacred power of dance, carrying it in their heart as they move throughout each day.Readers who want a more active style of meditative practice will discover powerful regenerative healing and a new way to awaken. Broken up day by day and month by month, Sacred Dance Meditations makes it simple and gratifying to practice each day's dance and fulfill its intended theme. Readers can begin at any "point of entry" section, and work their way throughout the year with a time commitment of just ten to twenty minutes a day. Importantly, each dance is designed to supplement any existing (or non-existent) religious or spiritual practice, allowing all to tap into the Divine through the spirit of dance.
Mapping Motivation for Top Performing Teams (The Complete Guide to Mapping Motivation)
by James SaleMapping Motivation for Top Performing Teams is the final volume in a series of books that are all linked to the author's Motivational Map toolkit. Each book builds on a different aspect of personal, team and organisational development. This book, using the Motivational Map, the Team Motivational Map, as well as the Organisation Motivational Map, is a practical guide to understanding how team dynamics and success are hugely influenced by motivational factors, which are not usually taken into account. The book is a deeper exploration of team mapping which occurs in Chapter 6 of Mapping Motivation (2015), Chapter 6 of Mapping Motivation for Engagement (with Steve Jones, 2019), and Chapter 6 of Mapping Motivation for Leadership (with Jane Thomas, 2020). But whereas these chapters only touched on specific aspects of team dynamics, this book covers the issues more comprehensively; it also attempts to avoid replication of materials, although there are bound to be small overlaps. It covers not only how motivations affect team productivity and how this can be boosted through targeted Reward Strategies, but also how ‘mapping’ provides profounder insights into the four key characteristics of top performing teams: the clear remit, vital interdependency, strong belief, and real accountability. How Motivational Maps covers these areas, we believe to be original, eye-opening and effective in the management of change. Further, as always with Motivational Maps, its language and metrics raise self-awareness at an individual and team level, and so can help resolve conflicts through its common and non-judgmental language. Managing teams is the key skill of managers: thus this book is a handbook for managers everywhere who wish to excel at management, for without bringing their teams on board (i.e. motivating their teams), they are not effectively managing.
Despierta
by Lorena PronskyEn Despierta Lorena Pronsky nos habla, de una manera honesta y visceral, sobre cómo superar los golpes de la vida: las pérdidas, el desamor y los miedos. La mayoría de las decisiones que tomamos en nuestra vida las hacemos estando dormidos. Casi arrastrados por un estado de inercia. Cuando reaccionamos, el paso ya está dado y el resto del tiempo nos quedamos ahí -atrapados- intentando hacer algo con eso que ni advertimos haber decidido. Hay cosas que no se deshacen. Querer intentarlo es verle la cara a la frustración. Por el contrario, se hace necesario un viaje a nuestro mundo interior. Si registramos lo que hacemos y sentimos, ganamos libertad y la posibilidad urgente de conocer nuestros deseos más profundos. ¿Quién soy? ¿Qué quiero? ¿Cómo lo quiero? Ser conscientes de lo que sentimos: decirlo, palparlo y nombrarlo son formas en las que logramos adueñarnos de nuestra vida. Cuanto antes despertemos a nuestro mundo interior, más sabias y honestas serán nuestras decisiones. Despierta es el paso hacia una existencia verdadera. Una invitación a conocernos y animarnos a pisar firme y fuerte. Siempre hacia donde nos guíen nuestros latidos. Sí. Los nuestros.Lorena Pronsky
The Joys of Compounding: The Passionate Pursuit of Lifelong Learning, Revised and Updated (Heilbrunn Center for Graham & Dodd Investing Series)
by Gautam BaidValue investing is not just a system for success in the market. It is also an intellectual toolkit for achieving a deeper understanding of the world. In The Joys of Compounding, the value investor Gautam Baid builds a holistic approach to value investing and philosophy from his wide-ranging reading, combining practical approaches, self-cultivation, and business wisdom.Distilling investment and life lessons into a comprehensive guide, Baid integrates the strategies and wisdom of preeminent figures whose teachings have stood the test of time. Drawing on the work of investing greats like Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Ben Graham, as well as philosophers and scholars, he artfully interweaves the lessons learned from his many teachers. Baid demonstrates their practical applications in the areas of business, investing, and decision making and also shows that these ideas can be applied to one’s own life with just as much reward.A celebration of the value investing discipline, this book also recounts Baid’s personal experiences, testifying to his belief that the best investment you can make is an investment in yourself. The Joys of Compounding offers curated reflections on life and learning for all investors, investment enthusiasts, and readers seeking a dose of practical wisdom. This revised and updated edition highlights Baid’s distinctive voice.
Reshaping HR: The Role of HR in Organizational Change
by Julie Hodges Mark CrabtreeThe aim of this book is to explore the contribution HR can make to how organizations enact change within the context of an environment of increasing complexity driven by global forces for change. In particular the book focuses on the role of HR in creating value for organizations and engaging stakeholders during transformations. This aim is achieved in several distinct ways. First, a critical perspective is provided of the role of HR in organizational change by examining evidence-based theories, models and frameworks. Second, the book is grounded in empirical evidence from a study conducted by the authors amongst managers and HR professionals across the globe. This provides unique data on the challenges and opportunities which the practice of HR faces within the context of organizational change. Third, consideration is given as to how HR can play an active and constructive role in co-creating sustainable change with managers, employees and other stakeholders. Fourth, the book identifies the capabilities required by HR professionals in order to engage effectively with organizational change. Finally, aware of the dangers of prescriptive lists, the HR practices offered in this book are provided as a basis for amendment, as necessary, by readers depending upon the context of individual organizations. The book will be of value to practising HR professionals as well as students studying HRM and change and development in organizations. Our proposal in this book is that since people are of significant importance to the success of change, and HR knowledge and expertise is vital to the experience and engagement of individuals and teams, internal and external to the organization, there needs to be clarity about the role of HR in transformations. We suggest that HR’s raison d’être is to focus on the people aspect of organizational change and that this needs to be done within the context of improving organizational effectiveness and wellbeing.
Why Not You?: Twenty-eight Days to Authentic Confidence
by Valorie BurtonThis action-oriented, step-by-step guide helps you build the authentic self-confidence that comes from knowing who you are, what you want—and equips you to go get it. Whatever your career goals… Whatever your financial objectives… Whatever your personal dreams… You Can Do It! With motivational expert Valorie Burton as your personal coach and a 28-day plan, Why Not You? provides the tools you need to … • gain the assurance needed to transform your thinking• focus on who you are, not what you do• give yourself permission to be imperfect• stop competing and comparing• eliminate your confidence stealers• learn how to achieve success by being authentic Packed with unforgettable examples, pointers, and sparkplugs for ideas that work uniquely for you, Why Not You? reveals the secrets to building authentic personal confidence from the inside-out. Whatever your goal or your starting point, Valorie Burton equips you with proven experience to take the next steps to advance your career, finances, and relationships.
Meant for Good: The Adventure of Trusting God and His Plans for You
by Megan Fate MarshmanMeant for Good is a power-packed, biblical look at the truth that you really can trust God's plan for your life--no matter what your life looks like right now. Dynamic Bible teacher Megan Fate Marshman will help you discover how to stop discounting yourself from a hopeful future, start living in active dependence on God, and find your way to the good plan He has for you. With authenticity and revelatory insights into the character of God, Megan shares an engaging and fresh look at the core themes within the well-loved scripture of Jeremiah 29:11-14. Through winsome and inspiring stories, Meant for Good will show you how to trust God in your daily life and, more importantly, how to trust God's definition of good above your own. You will discover:That your not-enoughness is exactly enough for God, and that in fact, you have everything you need to take that first step into the life God has for you.How to stop counting yourself out, because Jesus never has. God is up to something really good, and He's inviting you to join Him.How to hear and respond to God's voice, and intentionally grow a personal, intimate relationship with Him.How to defeat anxiety, trust God with all you're carrying and worrying about, and experience a life of freedom in relying on God daily.God has a good plan for you--a plan to give you a hope and a future. Are you ready to believe it?
Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World
by Craig Kielburger Marc KielburgerImagine waking up every morning believing that your actions can make a significant change in the world. For everyone who has ever yearned for a better life and a better world, Craig and Marc Kielburger share a blueprint for personal and social change that has the power to transform lives one act at a time. Through inspirational contributions from people from all walks of life and moving stories drawn from more than a decade of their experience as international change-makers, the Kielburgers reveal that a more fulfilling path is ours for the taking when we find the courage to reach out. Me to We is an approach to life that leads us to recognize what is truly valuable, make new decisions about the way we want to live, and redefine the goals we set for ourselves and the legacy we want to leave. Above all, it creates new ways of measuring meaning, happiness, and success in our lives, and makes these elusive goals attainable at last. After you've absorbed the ideas presented in this book, your life may not end up as you had envisioned. You may not acquire a house on a beach in the Caymans, but you may find your toes grounded in the sand. You may not see an enormous change in your social life, but in your life you may very well see enormous social change. You may not find the person of your dreams, but you will help people young and old go beyond their's. This book will open your eyes and change the way you look at life. Treat it as an invitation: an invitation to discover the power of the Me to We philosophy and to join the growing community of people around the world who are embracing this way of life.
Il Paese Celtico: Il Grande Inverno (Il Paese Celtico #1)
by Delenn HarperIn un mondo dove i Celti non hanno perso contro i Romani, esistono ancora scuole druidiche. A Parigi, la 27enne Lania è persa nella sua vita, spaventata dagli uomini e dalla società. Osserva la sua vita chiedendosi dove siano i suoi sogni d'infanzia e la magia che li circonda. Avalonia, la scuola che addestra le sacerdotesse di Avalon, non l'ha dimenticata. Decide di unirsi a questa scuola femminile dove pensa di studiare l'Universo e i suoi misteri, invece curerà ferite molto profonde. Per lei, tutto inizia. La sua vita sarà trasformata da questo viaggio, in Europa, eppure in un altro mondo, verso la sua femminilità .
Un País Céltico: La Lánguida Primavera (2/3 #2)
by Delenn HarperEl largo invierno había quedado atrás y Lania se preparaba para abordar la parte más luminosa del año, que no estaría exenta de altibajos. Con el inicio de la primavera, pronto se encontraría cara a cara con sus más temidos fantasmas del pasado y se vería obligada a sacar de su vida todo lo que ya no necesitaba para dejar paso a la renovación de la primavera.
Il Paese Celtico: Languida Primavera (Il Paese Celtico #2)
by Delenn HarperDa quando è entrata a far parte di Avalonia, la scuola delle sacerdotesse di Avalon, Lania ha cercato di adattarsi a questi viaggi tra Parigi e questa scuola femminista, ma anche al suo nuovo apprendistato. Lania studia i Misteri al femminile, e la pratica si confronta con gli insegnamenti che riceve nella vita quotidiana. Si possono applicare le conoscenze ancestrali a una società moderna che non è compatibile con questa filosofia? Riuscirà a mantenere un equilibrio tra spiritualità e normalità?
Un País Céltico: El Gran Invierno (1/3 #1)
by Delenn HarperEn un mundo donde los celtas no han sido derrotados por los romanos, en la actualidad siguen existiendo las escuelas druídicas en Europa. Con sus 27 años, Lania aún no ha sentado la cabeza. Vive su vida de parisina sin dejar de preguntarse dónde han quedado sus sueños de niña y la magia que los rodeaba. Pero también sigue buscando su lugar en la vida, en la sociedad, tratando de encontrar algo que le embauque el alma. Por suerte, Avalonia, la escuela en la que se forman las Sacerdotisas de Avalon, se ha acordado de ella. Y cuando decide incorporarse a la escuela y viajar a ese país con normas tan peculiares, Lania no tiene nada que perder. Para ella, es en ese momento que todo empieza. Al fin empezará a vivir. Ese viaje al corazón de Europa, al fin del mundo, le cambiará la vida. Una preciosa saga para los amantes de Las Niebllas de Avalón (MZ Bradley) , de Harry Potter y del Diario de Bridget Jones.
Il Paese Celtico: Luminosa Estate vol 3 (Il Paese Celtico #3)
by Delenn HarperLa trilogia è un romanzo iniziatico concepito come un almanacco dove mese dopo mese l'eroina scopre un'antica cultura ravvivata dalla pratica di attività, feste e racconti, che variano a seconda delle stagioni. Lania, in Britannia, entra nel mondo celtico e nei suoi dei, in una visione moderna che si intreccia con storie e leggende ancestrali. Riscopre la saggezza della natura che la vita parigina le aveva fatto dimenticare. Onorerà la terra dopo una lunga iniziazione, e rendenderà la sacralità, parte integrante della sua vita quotidiana accogliendo l'incanto dello Spirito celtico.
Cómo vestir un cuerpo en forma de triángulo invertido
by Anita LarmanCómo vestir un cuerpo en forma de triángulo invertido por Anita Larman Este libro la orientará acerca de los diversos consejos y técnicas que usted necesita saber si tiene un cuerpo en forma de Triángulo Invertido. Cómo vestir un cuerpo en forma de triángulo invertido Este libro la orientará de los diversos consejos y técnicas que usted necesita saber si tiene un cuerpo en forma de Triángulo Invertido. Abarca: - Blusas para mujeres con hombros anchos. - Qué usar con caderas delgadas. - Los vestidos y su cintura. - Haciendo espacio para su nueva imagen. - Vestido de novia con forma de triángulo invertido. - Combinar todo esto con algunos conceptos básicos.
Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You’re Going to Do About It
by Bob GoffFind and Reach Your Biggest DreamsBob Goff, the New York Times bestselling author of Love Does and Everybody, Always, is on a mission to help people recapture the version of their lives they dreamed about before fear started calling the shots. He wants them to dream big.In his revelatory yet utterly practical new book, Bob takes you on a life-proven journey to rediscover your dreams and turn them into reality. Based on his enormously popular Dream Big workshop, Bob draws on a lifetime of living and dreaming large to help you reach your larger-than-life dreams. In Dream Big he shows how tolearn to define clearly your dreams for yourself,identify the obstacles holding you back,come up with a specific plan for reaching goals, anddevelop the tools that will help you act on the plan.Dream Big is the only book you need to uncover the wild and exciting dream for your life you&’ve hidden from yourself--and help you take the steps necessary to achieve it.
Coping with Chronic Illness: Theories, Issues and Lived Experiences
by Silvia BoninoThis valuable book combines psychological theories of health with the lived experience of coping with chronic health conditions, focusing on the "ill person" as an actor of their own development. It draws on perspectives from developmental and health psychology alongside the author’s personal experience of chronic illness. Bonino considers all aspects of living with illness, from issues that impact on everyday functioning such as pain and fatigue, to the rebuilding of identity through meaningful new goals and effective actions, and the development of therapeutic relationships. Psychological theories are interweaved with descriptions of lived encounters to center the experience of the person living alongside illness and provide insightful points of reference that everyone could try to use when facing the challenges of chronic disease in the course of their daily lives. Coping with Chronic Illness is important reading for those living with chronic health conditions, as well as for healthcare professionals looking to gain awareness of the psychological issues caused by living with illness. It is also of interest for postgraduate students of health psychology.
Peaceful Heart: The Buddhist Practice of Patience
by Dzigar KongtrulAn introductory guide to cultivating patience and opening your heart to difficult circumstances from leading Buddhist teacher, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.In the Buddhist tradition, &“patience&” is our mind&’s ability to work positively with anything that bothers us—a vast spectrum of particulars that all boil down to not getting what we want or getting what we don&’t want. In fluid, accessible language, Dzigar Kongtrul expands on teachings by the ancient sage Shantideva that contain numerous powerful and surprising methods for preventing our minds from becoming consumed by what bothers us—especially in anger. The result of practicing patience is a state of mind where we can feel at home in every situation and be fully available to love and care for others. Patience is the lifeblood of a peaceful heart.
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2021: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success
by Richard N. Bolles Katharine BrooksWith timeless advice, up-to-the-minute insights, and more than ten million copies sold over fifty years, the world&’s most popular and best-selling career guide is fully revised and expanded for 2021.In today&’s challenging job-market, as recent grads face a shifting economic landscape and seek work that pays and inspires, as workers are laid off mid-career, and as people search for an inspiring work-life change, the time-tested advice of What Color Is Your Parachute? is needed more than ever. This completely updated edition features the latest resources, strategies, and perspectives on today&’s job market, revealing surprising advice on what works—and what doesn&’t—so you can focus your efforts on tactics that yield results. This practical manual has been fully revised for 2021 by Vanderbilt University Career Center Director Katharine Brooks, EdD, with modern advice on the job hunt strategies that are working today, such as building an online resume, making the most of social media tools to network effectively, interviewing virtually with confidence, and negotiating the best salary possible. At its core is Richard N. Bolles&’s famed Flower Exercise, a unique self-inventory that helps you design your career—and your life—around your key passions, transferable skills, traits, and more. With the unique and authoritative guidance of What Color Is Your Parachute?, job-hunters and career changers will have all the tools they need to discover—and land—their dream job.
The Road To Success: Learning How To Become An Effective Negotiator
by Terry L Boles Lon D MoellerThe Road to Success: Learning How to Become an Effective Negotiator
Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks: One CEO's Quest for Meaning and Authenticity (Columbia Business School Publishing)
by August TurakAugust Turak is a successful entrepreneur, corporate executive, and award-winning author who attributes much of his success to living and working alongside the Trappist monks of Mepkin Abbey for seventeen years. As a frequent monastic guest, he learned firsthand from the monks as they grew an incredibly successful portfolio of businesses.Service and selflessness are at the heart of the 1,500-year-old monastic tradition's remarkable business success. It is an ancient though immensely relevant economic model that preserves what is positive and productive about capitalism while transcending its ethical limitations and internal contradictions. Combining vivid case studies from his thirty-year business career with intimate portraits of the monks at work, Turak shows how Trappist principles can be successfully applied to a variety of secular business settings and to our personal lives as well. He demonstrates that monks and people like Warren Buffett are wildly successful not despite their high principles but because of them. Turak also introduces other "transformational organizations" that share the crucial monastic business strategies so critical for success.
Eat the Cookie: The Imperfectionist’s Guide to Food, Faith, and Fitness
by Taylor KiserFinally--a real-life plan for eating and thinking healthy. Nutrition and fitness coach Taylor Kiser's Eat the Cookie is your invitation to give yourself the grace to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress.From diets to detoxes to fitness plans, there's no shortage when it comes to plans for perfection.But what happens when our quest for health and perfection leads to fear, insecurity, and over-control? Written with her characteristic straight talk and humor, Taylor Kiser draws insights from her own journey to help you find freedom from the impossible quest of perfection.Whether you struggle with body image, eating disorders, unhealthy habits, or the never-ending comparison game, Eat the Cookie provides an easy-to-follow roadmap to spiritual and physical health. Each chapter delivers God's truth to help you redefine your identity in healthy ways, embrace progress over perfection, and use practical tools--such as never-before-published recipes and fitness plans--to love and care for the body God gave you.Taylor understands the pendulum swings we experience with our weight and self-perception. She knows what it's like to let fear of falling short turn into a belief that you're not worthy, and this belief turned into destructive habits that controlled her life for far too long. Now a certified nutrition and fitness coach, Taylor enjoys eating a cookie now and then, even as she enjoys discovering recipes and habits that give her renewed physical energy and health. In Eat the Cookie, you'll learn the secrets of balance that can help us all live health-conscious without being calorie-obsessed.