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Getting Right with God, Yourself, and Others Participant's Guide 3: A Recovery Program Based on Eight Principles from the Beatitudes (Celebrate Recovery)
by John BakerThe Celebrate Recovery Participant's Guides are essential tools for the personal recovery journey. In the seven lessons in Guide 3: Getting Right with God, Yourself, and Others, you will move through principles 4-6 of the recovery process:4 Openly examine and confess my faults to God, to myself, and to someone I trust. "Happy are the pure in heart" (Matthew 5:8).5 Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects. "Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires" (Matthew 5:6).6 Evaluate all my relationships. Offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make amends for harm I've done to others, except when to do so would harm them or others. "Happy are the merciful" (Matthew 5:7). "Happy are the peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9).By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four Participant's Guides you will begin to experience the true peace and serenity you have been seeking, restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God, and find freedom from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits. All the scriptures have been updated to the new NIV 2011 version.
Getting There: A Book of Mentors
by Gillian Zoe Segal“The highest achievers share some of their lowest moments, and there is much wisdom to be gained from those struggles. Captivating, thought-provoking.” —David Faber, CNBCThe path to success is rarely easy or direct, and good mentors are hard to find. In Getting There, thirty leaders in diverse fields share their secrets to navigating the rocky road to the top. In an honest, direct, and engaging way, these role models describe the obstacles they faced, the setbacks they endured, and the vital lessons they learned. They dispense not only essential and practical career advice, but also priceless wisdom applicable to life in general. Getting There is for everyone—from students contemplating their futures to the vast majority of us facing challenges or seeking to reach our potential.“Kudos to Gillian Zoe Segal for assembling this remarkable group of visionaries and helping them all tell their stories without filters or false bravado. Getting There is both empowering and illuminating.” —Piper Kerman, New York Times-bestselling author of Orange Is the New Black“Life-changing, real-world advice.” —Vanity Fair“Reading Getting There is like having an intimate, one-on-one talk with some of the world’s most fascinating and accomplished people. You will be taken aback by their honesty, entertained by their anecdotes, and, most of all, learn invaluable lessons about both business and life. This book is fantastic—you will not be able to put it down!”—JJ Ramberg, bestselling author of It’s Your Business“Somehow, Gillian Zoe Segal has gotten these leaders to share their stories in a unique, authentic, and revealing way.” —Robert Steven Kaplan, former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Getting Things Done for Teens: Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World
by David Allen Mark Wallace Mike WilliamsAn adaptation of the business classic Getting Things Done for teenage readersThe most interconnected generation in history is navigating unimaginable amounts of social pressure, both in personal and online interactions. Very little time, focus, or education is being spent teaching and coaching this generation how to navigate this unprecedented amount of "stuff" entering their lives each day. How do we help the overloaded and distracted next generation deal with increasing complexity and help them not only survive, but thrive? How do we help them experience stress-free productivity and gain momentum and confidence? How do we help them achieve autonomy, so that they can confidently take on whatever comes their way? Getting Things Done for Teens will train the next generation to overcome these obstacles and flourish by coaching them to use the internationally renowned Getting Things Done methodology. In its two editions, David Allen's classic has been translated into dozens of languages and sold over a million copies, establishing itself as one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. Getting Things Done for Teens will adapt its lessons by offering a fresh take on the GTD methodology, framing life as a game to play and GTD as the game pieces and strategies to play your most effective game. It presents GTD in a highly visual way and frames the methodology as not only as a system for being productive in school, but as a set of tools for everyday life. Getting Things Done for Teens is the how-to manual for the next generation--a strategic guidebook for creating the conditions for a fruitful and effective future.
Getting Things Done for Teens: Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World
by David Allen Mark Wallace Mike Williams'As a GTD devotee for nearly two decades, I know how these principles have transformed my own work life. So I'm thrilled that David Allen is bringing his brilliance to the most important audience of all: Our young people. Today's teenagers face a tsunami of distractions and pressures. This practical and powerful book will ease their stress and focus their minds in ways that will last a lifetime' - Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive'If you learn these techniques, they'll pay off for decades' - Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of HabitThe most interconnected generation in history is navigating unimaginable amounts of social pressure, both in personal and online interactions. Very little time, focus or education is being spent teaching and coaching this generation how to navigate the unprecedented amount of 'stuff' entering their lives each day. How do we help the overloaded and distracted next generation deal with increasing complexity and help them not only survive, but thrive? How do we help them experience stress-free productivity and gain momentum and confidence? How do we help them achieve autonomy, so that they can confidently take on whatever comes their way? Getting Things Done for Teens will train the next generation to overcome these obstacles and flourish by coaching them to use the internationally renowned Getting Things Done methodology. In its two editions, David Allen's classic has been translated into dozens of languages and sold over a million copies, establishing itself as one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. Getting Things Done for Teens will adapt its lessons by offering a fresh take on the GTD methodology, framing life as a game to play and GTD as the game pieces and strategies to play your most effective game. It presents GTD in a highly visual way and frames the methodology as not only as a system for being productive in school, but as a set of tools for everyday life. Getting Things Done for Teens is the how-to manual for the next generation - a strategic guidebook for creating the conditions for a fruitful and effective future.
Getting Things Done for Teens: Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World
by David Allen Mark Wallace Mike Williams'As a GTD devotee for nearly two decades, I know how these principles have transformed my own work life. So I'm thrilled that David Allen is bringing his brilliance to the most important audience of all: Our young people. Today's teenagers face a tsunami of distractions and pressures. This practical and powerful book will ease their stress and focus their minds in ways that will last a lifetime' - Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive'If you learn these techniques, they'll pay off for decades' - Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of HabitThe most interconnected generation in history is navigating unimaginable amounts of social pressure, both in personal and online interactions. Very little time, focus or education is being spent teaching and coaching this generation how to navigate the unprecedented amount of 'stuff' entering their lives each day. How do we help the overloaded and distracted next generation deal with increasing complexity and help them not only survive, but thrive? How do we help them experience stress-free productivity and gain momentum and confidence? How do we help them achieve autonomy, so that they can confidently take on whatever comes their way? Getting Things Done for Teens will train the next generation to overcome these obstacles and flourish by coaching them to use the internationally renowned Getting Things Done methodology. In its two editions, David Allen's classic has been translated into dozens of languages and sold over a million copies, establishing itself as one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. Getting Things Done for Teens will adapt its lessons by offering a fresh take on the GTD methodology, framing life as a game to play and GTD as the game pieces and strategies to play your most effective game. It presents GTD in a highly visual way and frames the methodology as not only as a system for being productive in school, but as a set of tools for everyday life. Getting Things Done for Teens is the how-to manual for the next generation - a strategic guidebook for creating the conditions for a fruitful and effective future.
Getting Things Done in 30 Minutes: The Expert Guide to David Allen's Critically Acclaimed Book
by David AllenGetting Things Done ...in 30 minutes is the essential guide to quickly understanding the important lessons on productivity outlined in the best-selling book, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. In Getting Things Done, author David Allen offers concrete knowledge on how to vastly increase productivity, for both individuals and entire organizations. Through decades of experience, Allen has devised foolproof strategies for getting things done. Getting Things Done shows you how to set up a comprehensive system for dealing with all the mental and physical "stuff," as he calls it, that clutters the mind, living spaces, and workplaces, and gets in the way of you getting things done. Identifying basic organizational and cognitive techniques essential to improving time-management skills, Getting Things Done lays out methods for uncluttering the mind and gaining control over all your responsibilities. A guide to mastering workflow, Getting Things Done offers a practical method for eliminating anxiety, minimizing stress, and achieving optimal productivity. Understand the key ideas of Getting Things Done in a fraction of the time, with tools such as: Concise synopsis, which examines the principles of Getting Things Done In-depth analysis of key concepts from Getting Things Done, such as "Next-Action Thinking" and the "Two-Minute Rule" Practical applications for increasing productivity and reducing stress Insightful background on author David Allen and the origins of Getting Things Done Extensive glossary, recommended reading list, and bibliography relevant to Getting Things Done As with all books in the 30 Minute Expert Series, this book is intended to be purchased alongside the reviewed title, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity.
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
by David AllenIn today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. Veteran coach and management consultant David Allen recognizes that time management is useless the minute your schedule is interrupted; setting priorities isn't relevant when your e-mail is down; procrastination solutions won't help if your goals aren't clear. Instead, Allen shares with readers the proven methods he has already introduced in seminars and at top organizations across the country. The key to Getting Things Done? Relaxation.<P><P> Allen's premise is simple: our ability to be productive is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve stress-free productivity. His seamless system teaches us how to identify, track, and-most important-choose the next action on all our tasks, commitments, and projects and thus master all the demands on our time while unleashing our creative potential. The book's stylish, dynamic design makes it easy to follow Allen's tips, examples, and inspiration to achieve what we all seek-energy, focus, and relaxed control.
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
by James Fallows David Allen"The Bible of business and personal productivity" —Lifehack"A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from 'the personal productivity guru'"—Fast CompanySince it was first published almost fifteen years ago, David Allen’s Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. “GTD” is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks, and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots. Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace, and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to adopt its proven principles.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity
by David Allen'The Bible of business and personal productivity' Lifehack'A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from 'the personal productivity guru' Fast CompanySince it was first published almost fifteen years ago, David Allen's Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. 'GTD' is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks, and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots.Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace, and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to adopt its proven principles.
Getting Through the Hurt (Pathways)
by Silas Henderson Ann Rohleder Ronald Knott Keith McClellan Brother Francis WagnerSometimes life just seems to get the best of us. The wounds can cut very deep on occasion: addiction, divorce, grief, feeling unloved and unwanted, and so many others. And the scars may never entirely heal. However, our Christian faith urges us to recall that Jesus rose from the tomb with visible but transformed wounds, demonstrating that nothing in life is wasted in the economy of God&’s mercy. Getting Through the Hurt offers timely reflections on how God&’s grace gently permeates our wounds to give them meaning and transforms them into the means of discovering new life. Ultimately, God asks us to trust that His goodness will secure victory over all distress, division, and death, and this book serves as a guide for that journey of faith.
Getting Through the Night: Finding Your Way After the Loss of a Loved One
by Eugenia PriceEugenia Price, one of our most beloved inspirational writers, offers this simply written yet profoundly valuable book for anyone struggling through the loss of a loved one. She writes that the healing process comes first from the knowledge that accepting the loss does not mean we stop missing our loved one. It does mean that through God's strength we can one day learn to live again in the morning light....
Getting To 50 50
by Sharon Meers Joanna StroberThis life-changing guide by two recognized experts on work-life balance combines eye-opening research, real-life stories, and solutions for couples who want both satisfying careers and happy families.
Getting Together
by Roger Fisher Scott BrownExpanding on the principles, insights, and wisdom that made Getting to Yes a worldwide bestseller, Roger Fisher and Scott Brown offer a straightforward approach to creating relationships that can deal with difficulties as they arise. Getting Together takes you step-by-step through initiating, negotiating, and sustaining enduring relationships -- in business, in government, between friends, and in the family.
Getting Unstuck: A Work Book Based on the Principles in Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow
by Karen CaseyA spiritual self-help guide based on twelve principles that will transform your way of thinking and lead you toward healthier relationships.In Getting Unstuck, bestselling recovery writer Karen Casey invites you to work through the twelve principles in her popular guide Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow, and to dig deep into your patterns of behavior, to determine where you’ve gotten stuck in your life. Learn where the boundaries should be drawn between yourself and others and how to:Stop holding others emotional hostageAvoid turning caring into controlLet loved ones find their own higher powerFind your own free and peaceful lifeWith questions and exercises that help you explore what’s causing you unhappiness or stress, and develop strategies for getting unstuck, this practical book lets you discover the peace that comes from being responsible for yourself and letting others do the same.
Getting Unstuck: Break Free of the Plateau Effect
by Bob Sullivan Hugh ThompsonJust try harder. Just work harder. Just do more. But what happens when working harder doesn't seem to be getting you better results? You've got to get unstuck. In Getting Unstuck, Bob Sullivan and Hugh Thompson show the different kinds of plateaus that can hold you back and how they can be overcome. Using case studies of both success and failure--including Derek Jeter, Blockbuster, and Google--they identify how to avoid pitfalls and to incorporate the peak behaviors that place breakthroughs within anyone's grasp. If you've ever given more and more to a broken relationship, a weight-loss regimen, or a stalled career--only to get less and less in return--Getting Unstuck will change your life.
Getting Well Again
by O. Carl Simonton Stephanie Matthews Simonton James CreightonBased on the Simontons' experience with hundreds of patients at their world-famous Cancer Counseling and Research Center, Getting Well Again introduces the scientific basis for the "will to live."In this revolutionary book the Simontons profile the typical "cancer personality": how an individual's reactions to stress and other emotional factors can contribute to the onset and progress of cancer -- and how positive expectations, self-awareness, and self-care can contribute to survival. This book offers the same self-help techniques the Simonton's patients have used to successfully to reinforce usual medical treatment -- techniques for learning positive attitudes, relaxation, visualization, goal setting, managing pain, exercise, and building an emotional support system.From the Paperback edition.
Getting What You Want (and Deserve)
by Muriel SolomonThis easy-to-use handbook offers practical solutions to aggravating relationships-relationships that make you feel angry at others, bad about yourself, and have a negative impact on your life. You can take control of these situations and come out the winner. Muriel Solomon shows how to clearly state your goal, explore ways to achieve it, and develop the strategies and tactics to influence the outcome.
Getting Work Done
by Harvard Business ReviewOverwhelmed by the sheer volume of work you need to accomplish? Being pulled in different directions by competing priorities? Getting Work Done runs you through the basics of being more productive at work. You’ll learn to: Align your schedule with your priorities Focus your attention and avoid distractions Create effective daily routines Set boundaries and learn to say no About HBR's 20-Minute Manager Series: Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives-from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.
Getting Work Done (20-Minute Manager Series)
by Harvard Business ReviewOverwhelmed by the sheer volume of work you need to accomplish? Being pulled in different directions by competing priorities? Getting Work Done runs you through the basics of being more productive at work. You'll learn to: Align your schedule with your priorities Focus your attention and avoid distractions Create effective daily routines Set boundaries and learn to say noAbout HBR's 20-Minute Manager Series:Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic.Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives-from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.
Getting Your Foot in the Door When You Don't Have a Leg to Stand On
by Robert C. SullivanLooking for a job is intimidating, especially when significant experience is the main thing a job hunter is lacking. In <i>Getting Your Leg in the Door When You Don't Have a Leg to Stand On</i>, the author, a successful headhunter and job-hunting coach, shares insights and techniques that he learned from working with job hunters at all levels. He presents expert advice, case studies, and strategies for getting the interview, then demonstrating the qualities and skills most likely to convince an employer of one's abilities.
Getting Your Groove Back: The Sassy Woman's Guide to Recharging Your Life
by Amy HallFeeling old instead of bold? Reinvigorate your life and recapture your groove with smart tips, clever exercises, and a big dose of humor . . .Do you sometimes feel like you’re just a shell of the fun-loving, vivacious person you once were? A creature of habit? An underachiever who hasn’t quite lived up to her potential? This collection of tips and exercises for women who want to get their groove back can inspire you to get your career, relationships, and sense of self back on track…At the office: A tried-but-true confidence builder moves from the bedroom to the office: Wear really sexy underwear not only on third dates, but also to any dreaded presentation you must give. In relationships: Save the money you set aside for the obligatory birthday gift for the friend with whom you are no longer close. Spend it on yourself instead. Go buy a decadent box of chocolate-dipped strawberries and celebrate your ability to move on from the past. Besides, the hussy never returned that favorite belt of yours she borrowed. Within the inner self: Stop beating yourself up because you’re not what you said you’d become when you were a little girl. Just because you didn’t get an Olympic gold medal or become an ambassador to the UN doesn’t mean you’re a failure!
Getting Your Groove Back: The Sassy Woman's Guide to Recharging Your Life
by Amy HallFeeling old instead of bold? Reinvigorate your life and recapture your groove with smart tips, clever exercises, and a big dose of humor . . .Do you sometimes feel like you’re just a shell of the fun-loving, vivacious person you once were? A creature of habit? An underachiever who hasn’t quite lived up to her potential? This collection of tips and exercises for women who want to get their groove back can inspire you to get your career, relationships, and sense of self back on track…At the office: A tried-but-true confidence builder moves from the bedroom to the office: Wear really sexy underwear not only on third dates, but also to any dreaded presentation you must give. In relationships: Save the money you set aside for the obligatory birthday gift for the friend with whom you are no longer close. Spend it on yourself instead. Go buy a decadent box of chocolate-dipped strawberries and celebrate your ability to move on from the past. Besides, the hussy never returned that favorite belt of yours she borrowed. Within the inner self: Stop beating yourself up because you’re not what you said you’d become when you were a little girl. Just because you didn’t get an Olympic gold medal or become an ambassador to the UN doesn’t mean you’re a failure!
Getting Your Life Back
by Monica Ramirez Basco Jesse WrightIn this powerful new self-help program, Wright and Basco show you how to blend the best methods of scientifically tested treatments to win the battle against depression. By following their step-by-step instructions, you will be able to develop a Personal Plan for Recovery that you can use to get well and stay well. The flexible plan lets you learn about and master the Five Keys to Recovery in the sequence that's best for you. Some people may want to work through all five keys; others may find they are able to achieve the level of health they want with just a few. Whether you learn the self-help strategies of cognitive-behavior therapy, rely on prescription antidepressants, try herbal remedies, work on mending relationships, focus on spiritual growth, or use a combination of methods, the Personal Plan for Recovery is a breakthrough tool that allows you to take control of your own treatment. Conversational and filled with guided exercises and strategies that work, Getting Your Life Back is an empowering book that maximizes each person's strengths and potential.
Getting a Ph.D. in Economics
by Stuart J. HillmonConsidering a graduate degree in economics? Good choice: the twenty-first-century financial crisis and recession have underscored the relevance of experts who know how the economy works, should work, and could work. However, Ph.D. programs in economics are extremely competitive, with a high rate of attrition and a median time of seven years to completion. Also, economic professions come in many shapes and sizes, and while a doctoral degree is crucial training for some, it is less beneficial for others. How do you know whether a Ph.D. in economics is for you? How do you choose the right program--and how do you get the right program to choose you? And once you've survived years of rigorous and specialized training, how do you turn your degree into a lifelong career and meaningful vocation?Getting a Ph.D. in Economics is the first manual designed to meet the specific needs of aspiring and matriculating graduate students of economics. With the perspective of a veteran, Stuart J. Hillmon walks the reader though the entire experience--from the Ph.D. admissions process to arduous first-year coursework and qualifying exams to armoring up for the volatile job market. Hillmon identifies the pitfalls at each stage and offers no-holds-barred advice on how to navigate them. Honest, hard-hitting, and at times hilarious, this insider insight will equip students and prospective students with the tools to make the most of their graduate experience and to give them an edge in an increasingly competitive field.
Getting from College to Career Third Edition: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World
by Lindsey PollakThe third edition of the essential guide for college students and recent graduates to help you prepare for starting your career—now revised and updated for Gen Z to reflect the realities of the current job marketHow do you get a job without experience and get experience without a job? It’s the question virtually every college student and recent graduate faces. With the rise of hybrid work, advances in artificial intelligence, and ever-shifting economic circumstances, the situation for aspiring Gen Z professionals has never been more challenging. But there is help. Getting from College to Career is the definitive guide to building the experience, skills, and confidence you need to tackle today’s fast-moving job search, offering action-oriented tips and strategies ranging from the simple to the expert. Revised with new material, this third edition includes up-to-date advice on how to:Use the best digital and mobile tools— including AI—for career prep and job hunting E-mail, text, and Zoom like a professional Interview in person and virtually Reskill and upskill for “jobs of the future” Manage your mental health through career ups and downs And moreGetting from College to Career gives you the cutting-edge information and guidance you need to get your foot in the door of the real world. Don’t start your first job search without it!