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Real Success: Feel Accomplished and Find Fulfillment in the Modern World
by Michelle ZawaskiWhen hard work and accomplishments don’t lead to a sense of success, it may be time to redefine success. In today’s world, it seems like everyone is always on the go, but checking boxes and getting things done does not always lead to personal satisfaction. Real Success is a guide for those serious about finally finding their real success. Entrepreneur and coach Michelle Zawaski tackles the question of why people can’t seem to find contentment and what they need to do to breathe new life into the every day. She guides readers to defining real success for themselves, finding fulfilment, energizing themselves, rekindling their passions, and accomplishing more without adding anything to their already hectic schedules. For those who are ready to stop doing everything they are supposed to with no results, Real Success reveals a better reality for anyone ready to truly live their life.
Real Talk: Lessons From Therapy on Healing & Self-Love
by Tasha BaileyIt's time to bring therapy out of the therapy room and into the real world.In recent years, therapy and self-care have become familiar buzzwords, but it's clear that people are having to face their emotional difficulties without the tools and insight to work through them. Enter Real Talk: A book to enable readers to have genuine, authentic conversations with themselves, and to start the journey of healing their past experiences and cope with the challenges of modern life.Filled with techniques and wisdom from a therapist's toolkit this is a must-have handbook for optimising your mental health. Drawing on her experience as a qualified psychotherapist and applying her intersectional perspective Tasha Bailey shares the knowledge and skills you need to change your life.Tasha's straight-talking but compassionate style will help readers hold up a mirror to their present situation and make sense of their past - delving into topics such as:· Trauma & inner-child healing· Love, trust, and attachment· Family: intergenerational cycles of behaviour, rupture, and repair.· Self-Esteem, bodies & sexReal Talk contains a collection of lessons which the reader might typically learn in therapy. Tasha teaches readers modern language and ideas about mental health, exploring self-love and self-understanding. Connecting psychological theory, lived experience, references from modern day media and case studies from Tasha's work to create a more current, creative, and inclusive perspective of mental health.(p) 2023 Octopus Publishing Group
Real Talk: Lessons From Therapy on Healing & Self-Love
by Tasha Bailey'Real Talk is like having a kind, supportive and wise one-to-one with a great therapist.' - Abby RawlinsonIt's time to bring therapy out of the therapy room and into the real world.In recent years, therapy and self-care have become familiar buzzwords, but it's clear that people are having to face their emotional difficulties without the tools and insight to work through them. Enter Real Talk: A book to enable readers to have genuine, authentic conversations with themselves, and to start the journey of healing their past experiences and cope with the challenges of modern life.Filled with techniques and wisdom from a therapist's toolkit this is a must-have handbook for optimising your mental health. Drawing on her experience as a qualified psychotherapist and applying her intersectional perspective Tasha Bailey shares the knowledge and skills you need to change your life.Tasha's straight-talking but compassionate style will help readers hold up a mirror to their present situation and make sense of their past - delving into topics such as:· Trauma & inner-child healing· Love, trust, and attachment· Family: intergenerational cycles of behaviour, rupture, and repair.· Self-Esteem, bodies & sexReal Talk contains a collection of lessons which the reader might typically learn in therapy. Tasha teaches readers modern language and ideas about mental health, exploring self-love and self-understanding. Connecting psychological theory, lived experience, references from modern day media and case studies from Tasha's work to create a more current, creative, and inclusive perspective of mental health.
Real Talk: Lessons From Therapy on Healing & Self-Love
by Tasha Bailey'Real Talk is like having a kind, supportive and wise one-to-one with a great therapist.' - Abby RawlinsonIt's time to bring therapy out of the therapy room and into the real world.In recent years, therapy and self-care have become familiar buzzwords, but it's clear that people are having to face their emotional difficulties without the tools and insight to work through them. Enter Real Talk: A book to enable readers to have genuine, authentic conversations with themselves, and to start the journey of healing their past experiences and cope with the challenges of modern life.Filled with techniques and wisdom from a therapist's toolkit this is a must-have handbook for optimising your mental health. Drawing on her experience as a qualified psychotherapist and applying her intersectional perspective Tasha Bailey shares the knowledge and skills you need to change your life.Tasha's straight-talking but compassionate style will help readers hold up a mirror to their present situation and make sense of their past - delving into topics such as:· Trauma & inner-child healing· Love, trust, and attachment· Family: intergenerational cycles of behaviour, rupture, and repair.· Self-Esteem, bodies & sexReal Talk contains a collection of lessons which the reader might typically learn in therapy. Tasha teaches readers modern language and ideas about mental health, exploring self-love and self-understanding. Connecting psychological theory, lived experience, references from modern day media and case studies from Tasha's work to create a more current, creative, and inclusive perspective of mental health.
Real Wins *SHORTLISTED FOR THE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022*: Race, Leadership and How to Redefine Success
by Michelle Moore**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022**An inspirational and practical approach to inclusive leadership and the universal benefits of creating a diverse team.Michelle Moore is a powerful voice championing a unique brand of unapologetic, yet compassionate activism for positive change in race, gender and social bias found in business, sport, government and education. In Real Wins she uses her own experience in sport and leadership, as well as interviews with world-class athletes and leaders, to challenge stereotypes and tired assumptions and show anyone who feels held back by the colour of their skin, the shape of their body or their social background, how to create their own winning formula and to succeed on their own terms. At the same time she presents a clear guide for leaders of all types of organisations about how to meaningfully address the systematic structures of oppression and outlines the real gains to had from fostering equity and equality.Real Wins sets out easy to follow and proven strategies for dealing with 8 key challenges that commonly face many minority groups. Packed with eye opening examples and exploring issues of power, privilege and visibility, the audiobook charts the harsh realities of being 'different' and the impact of calling out injustice. While using examples of people from marginalized communities who became the outliers in their fields, the 'First of Difference', the audiobook will inspire, engage and encourage listeners to stand in their own truth. Michelle's experience as both an athlete and leader allows her to use the power of sport on the global stage as an inspiring catalyst for broader social change, with examples from Serena Williams, Caster Semanya, Katrina Johnson-Thompson, Jessica Ennis Hill and Dame Kelly Holmes.Throughout the audiobook Michelle offers a progressive brand of conscious leadership for a new age of sport and business, where human capital is seen and valued and where we are all teachers and students alike. Michelle presents useful ways to resist stereotypes, including imagined scenarios and conversations in the workplace, and concrete strategies for recruiting and managing diverse teams. Each chapter concludes with practical actions which have been tried and tested in her work with organisations such as UEFA, The NBA, Ernst & Young, Adidas and Cambridge University.Accessible, engaging, and challenging, Real Wins is a highly practical guide to the different types of activism you can use as part of your own self-leadership journey. With a raft of compelling stories and experiences it will champion the power of difference and ultimately turn the concept of winning on its head.(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Real Wins: Race, Leadership and How to Redefine Success
by Michelle Moore'Powerful and inspiring. A must read' Denise Lewis OBE'A book that could simply change your life' Colin Salmon, ActorReal Wins is an urgent call to action from one of the most influential women in sport. In her unflinching style, Michelle Moore seeks to redress inequality at all levels and shows us how to challenge stereotypes and tired assumptions to transform our experiences and environments.Through this timely, eye-opening insight into her experiences both on the track and in the boardroom, Michelle shows us how to face our fears, build resilience and find our own unique leadership style. She shares stories from athletes, leaders and many other inspiring people, as she redefines the relationship between identity and success for both individuals and organisations.Giving you the practical strategies of self-awareness and resilience to run your own race, Real Wins will empower you to take responsibility for your own prejudices, actions and ultimate success.Michelle Moore tirelessly champions a brand of conscious leadership for a new age of sport and business. She is sought out by corporations, government bodies and international sports federations to help drive change and bring about personal and collective transformation.
Real Wins: Understanding the power of difference to make meaningful gains
by Michelle MooreMichelle Moore is a powerful voice championing a unique brand of unapologetic, yet compassionate activism for positive change in race, gender and social bias found in business, sport, government and education. In Real Wins she uses her own experience in sport and leadership, as well as interviews with world-class athletes and leaders, to challenge stereotypes and tired assumptions and show anyone who feels held back by the colour of their skin, the shape of their body or their social background, how to create their own winning formula and to succeed on their own terms. At the same time she presents a clear guide for leaders of all types of organisations about how to meaningfully address the systematic structures of oppression and outlines the real gains to had from fostering equity and equality.Real Wins sets out easy to follow and proven strategies for dealing with 8 key challenges that commonly face many minority groups. Packed with eye opening examples and exploring issues of power, privilege and visibility, the book charts the harsh realities of being 'different' and the impact of calling out injustice. While using examples of people from marginalized communities who became the outliers in their fields, the 'First of Difference', the book will inspire, engage and encourage readers to stand in their own truth.Michelle's experience as both an athlete and leader allows her to use the power of sport on the global stage as an inspiring catalyst for broader social change, with examples from Serena Williams, Caster Semanya, Katrina Johnson-Thompson, Jessica Ennis Hill and Dame Kelly Holmes.Throughout the book Michelle offers a progressive brand of conscious leadership for a new age of sport and business, where human capital is seen and valued and where we are all teachers and students alike. Michelle presents useful ways to resist stereotypes, including imagined scenarios and conversations in the workplace, and concrete strategies for recruiting and managing diverse teams. Each chapter concludes with practical actions which have been tried and tested in her work with organisations such as UEFA, The NBA, Ernst & Young, Adidas and Cambridge University.Accessible, engaging, and challenging,Real Wins is a highly practical guide to the different types of activism you can use as part of your own self-leadership journey. With a raft of compelling stories and experiences it will champion the power of difference and ultimately turn the concept of winning on its head.
Real World Mindfulness for Beginners: Navigate Daily Life One Practice at a Time
by Brenda SalgadoA beginner's roadmap to mindfulness made for the fast-paced real world.Major changes are a part of life, yet dealing with them can be overwhelming. Mindfulness is a simple way to navigate the difficulties you face with more clarity and courage. Real-World Mindfulness for Beginners was written particularly for those who are new to mindfulness and are having trouble with the ups and downs of daily life.In Real-World Mindfulness for Beginners you'll find:Simple mindfulness techniques that take only minutes or seconds to work into your busy day.Expert guidance from 10 of the most trusted mindfulness teachers in the country for dealing with anxiety and stress, anger and hurt, grief and loss, and more.Chapters organized by common challenges to find and apply helpful mindfulness practices where you need them most.Edited by Brenda Salgado, mindfulness advocate and founder of The Nepantla Center for Healing and Renewal, this curated collection of mindfulness practices will help you unearth the inner strength to handle life's curve balls as they come, wherever you may be.
Real-Life Marriage: Navigating Your Beautiful, Messy, One-of-a-Kind Love Story
by Traci MorrowHow can marriage offer a container for real growth? What can couples do when conflict occur? What does it take to make a marriage successful? Traci Morrow's Real-Life Marriage explains that a truly successful union comes with years of intentional choices, extended forgiveness, good communication, and a resolve to stay and work together and grow through differences. Real-life marriages don't just happen, they are built. Offering tools and advice that couples can use to achieve their marriage goals, Morrow uses her thirty years of marriage mentoring-and the experience and advice that come with it-to provide real-life guidance on how to make a real-life marriage a real happily ever after.
Real-World Enlightenment: Discovering Ordinary Magic in Everyday Life
by Susan Kaiser Greenland&“In Real-World Enlightenment, Susan Kaiser Greenland offers wisdom and practical advice for living a more meaningful, purposeful, and joyful life.&”—Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global 50 practical tools from mindfulness, psychology, science, and time-honored traditions to help you ease anxiety, overwhelm, and stress. Beloved mindfulness teacher, best-selling author, and longtime Buddhist practitioner Susan Kaiser Greenland explores time-honored themes that tap into the enduring sense of love, connection, and well-being that is with us regardless of our circumstances. These universal themes—including Change, Humility, Interdependence, Concentration, Joy, Kindness, and Discernment, among many others—help us find emotional and psychological freedom by lessening our reactivity, broadening our perspectives, and deepening our relationships. Drawing from science, psychology, Buddhism, wisdom traditions, and personal stories, Kaiser Greenland gives us strategies to shift from a narrow survival-driven frame of mind to one that is grounded and expansive. She offers valuable methods to apply these themes daily, including: Robust tools to manage stress and develop attention, like tapping into sensory pleasures or focusing on a single image or phrase.Catchy slogans that promote emotional balance when you feel overwhelmed, like &“drop the baggage,&” or &“don&’t play the scene before you get there.&” These and other phrases can interrupt spiraling thoughts and move you back into your comfort zone. Accessible meditations to experience greater equanimity, slow down your thinking process, and heighten awareness of the natural movement of your mind.Time-tested life hacks to care for yourself and others with greater kindness and compassion. Strategies that bring greater ease and effortlessness into your life and relationships by helping you remain flexible and creative, even in challenging situations.And much more.
Real-World Time Management (WorkSmart)
by Michael S. Dobson Roy AlexanderIn this instructive guide to time management, author Michael Dobson provides tips, techniques, and commonsense advice that will give anyone better agency over his or her time and significantly increase productivity. Real-World Time Management does this by offering readers valuable tips on how to: set priorities; stay on track; keep a closed-door policy; avoid interrupters; and reduce stress. You’ll also learn how to handle distractions, stop procrastinating, delegate tasks, deal with meetings, and manage time effectively while traveling.Most of us dream about having a few extra hours in our day for taking care of business, relaxing, or engaging in the activities we most enjoy. But how can we make the most of our time when it seems as though there aren’t enough hours in the day? Now newly updated, this enlightening and essential guide will help leaders and frontline employees alike wrangle and order their time--no matter how hectic their lives may seem.
Reality Isn't What It Used to Be: Theatrical Politics, Ready-to-Wear Religion, Global Myths, Primitive Chic, and Other Wonders of the Postmodern World
by Walter Truet AndersonAnderson reveals the reality of postmodernism in politics, popular culture, religion, literary criticism, art, and philosophy -- making sense of everything from deconstructionism to punk.
Reality Transurfing. Steps I-v
by Vadim ZelandTransurfing is a powerful tool for managing reality. Apply it and life will begin to change according to YOUR order. When you use Transurfing goals are not reached, so much as realised for the most part of themselves. It seems impossible to believe but only at first. The ideas presented in the book have already received practical confirmation. Those who have tried Transurfing, experience surprise bordering on delight as the world of the Transurfer inexplicably changes before their very eyes.What is the book about?Transurfing is the art of controlling reality using our freedom of choice. The world always reflects our perception of it. People can choose any variant of the development of current reality and thereby find themselves in circumstances they find desirable . To learn how to do this, you have to learn how to establish mutual understanding between the soul and mind, formulate intention and avoid the influence of destructive pendulums. Why should you read this book? Most people who have read "Transurfing", note that from the very e first pages, the book completely reverses their view of the world and the role of the individual in their own life.
Reality and the Mind: Epistemology
by Celestine N. C. BittleIt lies in the very nature of epistemology to question the capability of man's mind to contact reality and to know what things are in themselves, the validity of all knowledge, and consequently also of science, it at sake. The foundations of human knowledge are challenged, examined and frequently attacked. An acquaintance with this problem and its possible solution will be, therefore, a matter of prime importance for every seeker of the truth and for every student of philosophy.—Print ed.
Really Bad Girls of the Bible: More Lessons From Less-Than-Perfect Women
by Liz Curtis HiggsIf you've already read Bad Girls of the Bible, welcome back. If this is our first chance to sit across the page from one another, welcome home. Trust me. it's a safe place to be-a place of grace, not judgment. A place where God is in charge and we're not. (Whew!) You'll meet eight women here whose names you may not recognize, but whose sordid stories felt uncomfortably familiar to this Former bad Girl. Athaliah's ruthless climb up the corporate ladder cut close to the bone. Ditto for the tawdry tale of David and Bathsheba-my, didn't her Good Girl status go down the drain in a hurry? Ah. but it didn't stay there.That's the good news, sisters. Really good, in fact. Whether they were bad and proud of it, Bad for a good reason, Bad but not condemned, or found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time under a Bad Moon Rising, the lives of these Really Bad girls of the Bible all demonstrate one thing: God's sovereignty. Honey, we're talking "Thy will be done." Period. The unstoppable power of God to press forth with his mighty plan for mankind, not working around our sinful choices but through them. Imagine that. Although we're all less than perfect, the girls and I are more than ready when you are!
Really Important Stuff My Cat Has Taught Me
by Cynthia L. CopelandA book that will delight every cat lover, full of wise and unforgettable life lessons, each paired with the perfect photo. Cats are the ultimate savants, possessing intelligence, poise, and sass in equal measure. They know when to play it cool, and when to pounce; when to fly solo, and when to cuddle up. Entertaining, unpredictable, and just a bit wild, cats encourage us to explore, take chances, and live on the edge—just as if we too had nine lives. Cynthia L. Copeland, author of the bestselling Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me and Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me, now turns her attention to our mysterious feline friends. Every page of this full-color gift book is a joyful reminder of what’s important in life. Like Confidence: “Insist on a seat at the table.” Curiosity: “Have more questions than answers.” Adventure: “Sometimes you have to leap before you look.” Individuality: “You’ll be remembered for what sets you apart.” Kindness: “Recognize the power of your purr.” And Solitude: “Find your own square of sunshine.”
Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me
by Cynthia L. CopelandPlayful spaniels completely covered with snow—“There’s no such thing as ‘bad’ weather.” Two happy dogs sleeping, one on top of the other— “Sometimes you need a pillow. Sometimes you are the pillow." The bulldog who’s headfirst in her bowl—“Every meal is THE BEST MEAL EVER.” Cynthia L. Copeland has a gift for discovering those sorts of simple, timeless lessons. She did it when her children were younger with Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me. Now she distills all-new wisdom from her lifelong love of dogs. Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me is tender, funny, warm, and utterly inspiring. Pairing an irresistible photograph with just the right sentiment, every page delivers a life lesson that appeals as much to our hearts as our minds. It reminds us again and again of what’s important, like love: “Be there when others need you.” Compassion: “Even the smallest act of kindness matters.” Perseverance: “Keep going until you find your way home.” A healthy sense of self: “Make it squeak until someone pays attention.” Living in the present moment: “Scratch where it itches, when it itches.” And that happiness is a choice: “Leap higher than you have to.”
Really Rich: The Ten Future-Proof Behaviors that Create Wealth
by Nicholas CrownFrom the creator of the viral series Rich vs. Really Rich, comes a modern formula for building wealth in today&’s economy that optimizes your quality of life over the amount in your bank account.Really Rich is a timely work of prescriptive finance by social media influencer and entrepreneur Nicholas Crown. Crown provides readers with an original, ten-point formula for building wealth and happiness:, including: 1. Create Value: Get rich by making someone else's life easier 2. Understand that time is priceless 3. Optimize for quality of life, not a dollar amount 4. Kindness is an accelerant to wealth Crown encourages his audience to embrace three foundational points: humility, iteration, and the world. These tools are essential for achieving your goals.
Really Very Crunchy: A Beginner's Guide to Removing Toxins from Your Life without Adding Them to Your Personality
by Emily MorrowFind your Inner Crunchy without becoming that person with this helpful guide from social media star Really Very Crunchy. Are you tired of being bombarded by toxins at every turn? Do you want a more natural, "crunchy" approach to the world (with or without the beige aesthetic)? Well, grab your kombucha and join Emily Morrow on a journey to a more wholesome existence with Really Very Crunchy: A Beginner's Guide to Removing Toxins from Your Life without Adding Them to Your Personality.Emily Morrow, creator of the viral "Really Very Crunchy" social media accounts, guides you through the ins and outs of starting and maintaining a crunchy lifestyle. With her signature humor and a delightfully sincere approach, she will show you how crunchy is a spectrum and how every little choice you make is one small step away from crunch-ifying your own life. From the basics of crunchy to the more advanced choices (beets instead of blush, anyone?), you will quickly say goodbye to toxic chemicals and hello to a healthier, happier way of living. Funny, accessible, and encouraging--never judgmental or fear-based--Emily will help you: Learn how to make simple, mindful steps toward natural livingImplement healthy, life-giving activities into your family's routineNavigate the challenges of adopting the crunchy way of life with sensible, easy-to-implement ideasDevelop a new mindset when it comes to shopping for clothes, food, and cleaning productsDiscover natural remedies for just about everything So what are you waiting for? Embrace your inner crunchy (or silky, if that's where you're starting) and dip your toes into a healthier, more sustainable life. Who knows? You may find out you're Really Very Crunchy after all.
Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times
by Brigid DelaneyIn this heartfelt and soul-searching work, brimming with warmth, humor, and insight, the beloved Guardian columnist spends a year exploring how to pursue a rich and meaningful life, turning to the wisdom of the Stoics for insights into the deepest questions of existence. Like many people today, Brigid Delaney was searching for answers to timeless questions: How can we be good? Find inner peace? Properly grieve? Tame our insecurities, such as the fear of missing out? Determine what truly matters?Centuries ago, the Stoics pondered many of these same questions. And so, at an important inflection point in her own life, Brigid decided to let these ancient philosophers be her guide. Brigid is rash where the Stoics are logical; she runs on chaos, while the Stoics relinquish control of things beyond their reach. Over the course of a year, she dedicated herself to following the wisdom of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. She hoped to discover how best to live—how she could use the wisdom of these ancient thinkers to navigate life in the modern world.In Reasons Not to Worry, Brigid shares what she learned, showing us how we, too, can draw on the Stoics to regain a sense of agency and tranquility and find meaning in our lives. From learning to relinquish control to cultivating daily awareness of our mortality to building community, Brigid’s insights are very funny and very wise.Stoicism can be a tough medicine to swallow, but no longer. Thoughtful, timely, surprisingly practical, and filled to the brim with ways to learn how best to be in the world, Delaney’s guide provides compelling and sensible reasons not to worry.
Reasons Not to Worry: How to be Stoic in chaotic times
by Brigid DelaneyWe're all searching for answers to the biggest questions. How to be good? How to find calm? How to properly grieve? How to beat FOMO? How to work out what truly matters? Well, good news is that the wisest minds in history asked the exact same questions - and they found answers. Their ancient philosophy of Stoicism can show us that we today are in fact already in possession of the very tools we need to excavate this much-needed wisdom for ourselves. So into the past we go with Brigid Delaney, to a time not unlike our own: one full of pandemonium, war, plagues, pestilence, treachery, corruption, anxiety, overindulgence and, even then, the fear of a climate apocalypse. By learning and living the teachings of three ancient guides, Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, Brigid shows us how we can apply these lessons to our modern lives in a way that allows us to regain a sense of agency and tranquillity. Stoicism can be tough medicine to swallow, but not here-this book is awash with insight, humour and compassion. Timely and so very useful, and filled to the brim with ways you can wrest back control, here are all the reasons not to worry.
Reasons to Live: An Interactive Guide to Healing and Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts and How to Help Others Survive
by Juliana Jane BrunoResist suicidal thoughts and find an empowering new perspective with this sourcebook featuring resources, inspiring stories, and more. Thoughts of suicide can be all-consuming. But what if you could transform your despair into awareness? Reasons to Live offers sufferers and their loved ones a path for navigating the complexities of emotional and mental health. Using effective practices, research, and illustrations that depict the truth about suicidal thoughts, you too can take easy action to attain the lifelong happiness and fulfillment you deserve. As a guidebook and emotional companion, this self-love workbook helps you explore any thought, question, or feeling you may have about suicide. And with personal stories and global resources, you can be connected with a community that experiences the same emotions and thoughts as you do. Inside Reasons to Live, find helpful ways to overcome the call of the void, including: How to recognize cautionary signs Effective prompts to reduce negative self-talk How survivor's guilt can play a major role in suicidal thoughts Why self-love is a powerful therapy tool Illustrations and diagrams of how depression can impact your mental health Emergency numbers and references to use
Reasons to Stay Alive
by Matt HaigOne of Entertainment Weekly's 25 most anticipated books of 2016--Matt Haig's accessible and life-affirming memoir of his struggle with depression, and how his triumph over the illness taught him to live <P><P>Like nearly one in five people, Matt Haig suffers from depression. Reasons to Stay Alive is Matt's inspiring account of how, minute by minute and day by day, he overcame the disease with the help of reading, writing, and the love of his parents and his girlfriend (and now-wife), Andrea. <P><P>And eventually, he learned to appreciate life all the more for it. <P><P>Everyone's lives are touched by mental illness: if we do not suffer from it ourselves, then we have a friend or loved one who does. Matt's frankness about his experiences is both inspiring to those who feel daunted by depression and illuminating to those who are mystified by it. <P><P>Above all, his humor and encouragement never let us lose sight of hope. <P>Speaking as his present self to his former self in the depths of depression, Matt is adamant that the oldest cliché is the truest--there is light at the end of the tunnel. He teaches us to celebrate the small joys and moments of peace that life brings, and reminds us that there are always reasons to stay alive.
Reawakening an American Dream: Creating Your Path to Financial Freedom
by Kevin J PalmerReawakening an American Dream reveals the hidden secrets first-time millionaires have used to gain abundance or achieve financial freedom.
Rebel Housewife Rules
by Sherri Caldwell Vicki ToddThe Rebel Housewife Rules is a whole new set of rules for today's housewives. The book contains 38 short chapters--four pages each--because that is about all that a mom can read locked in the bathroom with a three-year-old while the dog vomits outside the door. Each chapter:Exposes a myth about being a housewife: "Compared to an outside career, taking care of a house and family--and myself--will be a breeze."Reveals the reality behind the myth: "My husband comes home to a disheveled wife, a disaster of a house, and laundry all over the stairs."Lays down a new rule: "Your day will never go as planned."And offers a rule Rx, a prescription for real domestic happiness: "Be proud of your most important accomplishments every day." Following the often hilarious adventures and advice of Rebel Housewives Sherri Caldwell and Vicki Todd, readers learn to be themselves, get what they want, and love in new and deeper ways. Sherri and Vicki share their hard-won wisdom in this "survivors' guide" to momhood, housecleaning, budgets, self-care, and love after kids and babies. Bottom line? Happiness is more important than passing the white-glove test. In The Rebel Housewife Rules, the recently engaged, new brides, or long-married wives find the courage to live by the greatest housewife rule of all: "Live, Love, and Laugh, one day at a time, baby."