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Self-Help: The Original Guide to Bootstrapping Your Success
by Samuel SmilesAuthor Samuel Smiles coined the phrase self-help with this bestseller, originally published in 1859. Smiles envisions a world in which the lowliest members of a community can reach the heights of society through merit and hard work. A firm believer in the value of sustained effort, he emphasizes the pleasure of engaging in self-improvement for its own sake rather than strictly as a means to worldly advancement. The capacity of work well done to ennoble the life of any man, however humble, is Smiles' main thesis, illustrated with examples of wisdom gleaned from the biographies of notable self-starters. Written at the close of the Industrial Revolution, this book was influenced by the technological advances of the previous century, in which new manufacturing processes and scientific advances enabled greater accomplishments by determined, hard-working individuals. Citing incidents from the lives of prominent inventors and entrepreneurs, Smiles exhorts readers to draw upon their internal resources to get ahead in the world. The book celebrates the traits of perseverance and ingenuity, advocating in self-belief despite hardships and failures, with many illustrations of the value of patience and optimism. The founding work of the self-help movement, this volume retains the capacity to inspire.
Self-Help Books: Why Americans Keep Reading Them
by Sandra K. DolbyBased on a reading of more than three hundred self-help books, Sandra K. Dolby examines this remarkably popular genre to define "self-help" in a way that's compelling to academics and lay readers alike. Self-Help Books also offers an interpretation of why these books are so popular, arguing that they continue the well-established American penchant for self-education, articulate problems of daily life and supposed solutions for them, and present their content in an accessible rather than arcane form and style. Using methods associated with folklore studies, Dolby then examines how the genre makes use of stories, aphorisms, and a worldview that is at once traditional and contemporary. The overarching premise of the study is that self-help books, much like fairy tales, take traditional materials, especially stories and ideas, and recast them into extended essays that people happily read, think about, try to apply, and then set aside when a new embodiment of the genre comes along.
Self-Help for Premenstrual Syndrome
by Marla Ahlgrimm Michelle HarrisonUpdated with the latest information A completely revised edition of the classic guide to PMS-the first book on this pressing health issue ever published in the United States Soon after Self-Help for Premenstrual Syndrome came out more than fifteen years ago, it was established as the definitive resource. In this third edition, you'll find accurate, up-to-date information on: Symptoms and causes of PMS; PMS and perimenopause; Premenstrual magnification (PMM); Diagnosing PMS Treating PMS through diet, exercise, and stress management; Vitamins, minerals, oil of evening primrose, and other nonprescription remedies; Progesterone; Antiprostaglandins, antidepressants, and diuretics; Acupuncture and alternative therapies; Psychotherapy; PMS and its effect on sexuality, the family, and creativity; Support groups; Social and political implications of PMS; Other resources, including information on using the Internet for further research. With its practical advice, friendly approach, and comprehensive resource section, you'll find Self-Help for Premenstrual Syndrome an invaluable guide to the answers you need.
Self-Help Manual for Your Back
by H. Duane SaundersThis manual is written for patients with back disorders, for participants in a back injury prevention program or for anyone who wants to have a healthy back.
Self-help Messiah
by Steven WattsAn illuminating biography of the man who taught Americans "how to win friends and influence people" Before Stephen Covey, Oprah Winfrey, and Malcolm Gladwell there was Dale Carnegie. His book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, became a best seller worldwide, and Life magazine named him one of "the most important Americans of the twentieth century." This is the first full-scale biography of this influential figure. Dale Carnegie was born in rural Missouri, his father a poor farmer, his mother a successful preacher. To make ends meet he tried his hand at various sales jobs, and his failure to convince his customers to buy what he had to offer eventually became the fuel behind his future glory. Carnegie quickly figured out that something was amiss in American education and in the ways businesspeople related to each other. What he discovered was as simple as it was profound: Understanding people's needs and desires is paramount in any successful enterprise. Carnegie conceived his book to help people learn to relate to one another and enrich their lives through effective communication. His success was extraordinary, so hungry was 1920s America for a little psychological insight that was easy to apply to everyday affairs. Self-help Messiah tells the story of Carnegie's personal journey and how it gave rise to the movement of self-help and personal reinvention.
Self-Hypnosis (Idiot's Guides)
by Dr. Synthia AndrewsDiscover the benefits of hypnosis for yourself, and by yourself!Your mind is a powerful force filled with awesome possibility. With your mind, you can choose a direction and make it happen. Self-hypnosis is a proven technique that can have many physical and mental benefits—quit smoking, recover from surgery, or shut down your phobias! Practitioners will learn the powerful healing that comes with this positive relaxation method, empowering you to create the life you want to live.From licensed naturopathic physician Synthia Andrews, you will learn how to master this key therapy for mental, physical, and spiritual healing. The steps are easy, and the results are remarkable.Idiot's Guides: Self-Hypnosis offers simple-to-follow steps and techniques for anyone who wants to relieve stress, anxiety, self-doubt, addictions, and bad behavior. An exploration of past-life regression and sample hypnosis scripts are also included. This book is the only resource you need to confidently begin your self-hypnosis practice.
Self-Hypnosis: Reach Your Full Potential Using All of Your Mind
by Valerie AustinThis book will give you the skills to train yourself into deep hypnotic trances, ridding yourself of negative thoughts and behaviors, and improving any aspects of your life you want to change. Discover: •easy to follow, step-by-step techniques that you can use to hypnotize yourself •practical exercises to help you deepen your trance •how hypnosis can help you stop smoking, eliminate phobias, reduce weight, sleep better – and more! •how hypnosis can help when you have a major illness.Hay House Basics is a new series that features world-class experts sharing their knowledge on the topics that matter most for improving your life. If you want to learn a new skill that will enhance your wellbeing, Hay House Basics guarantees practical, targeted wisdom that will give you results!
Self-Hypnosis: Easy Ways to Hypnotize Your Problems Away
by Bruce GoldbergHere is a revolutionary approach to coping with habits| Phobias' chronic pain, and other issues using easy-to-use techniques of self-hypnosis. The effect of techniques presented within, like making self-hypnosis tapes to reprogram the subconscious, is to put the "self" back in self-help and eliminate the many dependencies and co-dependencies that complicate and take the joy out of life. Both theory and scripts are presented in this book to help you reach your goals and give you viable solutions for: Increasing self-confidence. Weight reduction. Quitting smoking. Relieving chronic pain. Dealing with phobias and fears. Improving concentration and memory. Slowing down and even reversing the aging process. Enhancing creativity. Sexual dysfunction. By devoting a mere 20 minutes each day to this approach, you can literally take charge of your life. Hypnotic suggestions are effective because they bypass the conscious mind's natural resistance to change and to reprogram the "computer" we call the subconscious to permanently effect these changes. Self-Hypnosis is a compelling book that will change the way you view your life. This is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring self-awareness and taking control of his or her destiny.
Self-Hypnosis and Subliminal Technology: A How-to Guide For Personal-empowerment Tools You Can Use Anywhere!
by Eldon TaylorEverybody has some character trait he or she would like to change, and there are many techniques available to facilitate these changes. Unfortunately, many of them are either impractical or expensive—or both!Most people are somewhat familiar with hypnosis and subliminal technology but are reluctant to use them as serious self-help tools. In large part this is due to the fact that they’ve been mired in mystique, urban legend, and disinformation. The truth is that both self-hypnosis and subliminal communication are backed by extensive research that demonstrates their efficacy. More important, once learned, they can be customized for any situation and used almost anytime and anywhere.Join Eldon Taylor on your own self-improvement exploration using the tools in this book and on the accompanying audio download. Experience hypnosis and subliminal patterning for yourself!
Self-Hypnosis Demystified
by Adam BurkeSelf-hypnosis can be a simple yet powerful tool for self-transformation. In this comprehensive guide to making sense of the mysteries of your mind, research psychologist Adam Burke explores how to integrate self-hypnosis into your daily life for a newly engaged outlook with heightened control of your mind and destiny.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Self Hypnosis for a Better Life
by William W. HewittFrom the book: WE HAVE the ability to solve most, if not all, of our problems in life if we know how. Self-hypnosis is one tool that can help us solve our problems and create better lives for ourselves. This book gives actual word-for-word self-hypnosis scripts for twenty three major problem-solving situations. Most of them will most likely apply to you at some point in your life. ... This book also includes very understandable explanations of what hypnosis is and how it works.
Self-Hypnosis For Dummies
by Mike Bryant Peter MabbuttSelf-Hypnosis For Dummies is a hands-on guide to achieving your goals using hypnosis. Whether you want to lose weight, overcome anxiety or phobias, cure insomnia, stop smoking, or simply stop biting your nails, this guide has it covered! The reassuring and straight-talking information will help you harness the power of your mind and re-train your subconscious to think in more healthy and constructive ways, and to overcome specific issues, such as anxiety and paranoia, and break bad habits, such as smoking. The easy-to-follow style will guide you through every step of the process, empowering you to take control and start making changes right away.
Self-Hypnosis Made Easy: Reach Your Full Potential Using All of Your Mind
by Valerie AustinTrain yourself into deep hypnotic trances and work with your subconscious mind to transform problems and reach your full potential.Self-hypnosis can be a great tool to overcome obstacles in our lives. Self-Hypnosis Made Easy gives the reader the skills to train themselves into deep hypnotic trances, getting rid of negative thoughts and behaviors, and improving any aspect of their life that they want to change. In this book, readers will discover: Easy-to-follow, step-by-step techniques for self-hypnosis Practical exercises to help deepen a hypnotic trance How hypnosis can help them stop smoking, eliminate phobias, reduce weight, sleep better - and more. How hypnosis can help overcome a major illness.For total beginners and improvers alike, this book is an excellent resource to learn self-hypnosis.This title was originally published within the Hay House Basics series.
Self Injury: Simple Answers to Complex Questions
by Jason J. WashburnThis book intends to provide a comprehensive, authoritative, yet simple and accessible read for understanding, assessing, and treating self-injury.
Self-Intelligence: The New Science-Based Approach for Reaching Your True Potential
by Jane Ransom“Count yourself lucky to have found this book. It contains some of the most fascinating information and material you will ever read.” —Jack Canfield, New York Times–bestselling author of The Success PrinciplesSelf-Intelligence is the self-help book for people who long to transform their lives and who trust only proven scientific tools, but also prefer page-turners to dry prose.Cutting-edge brain science meets superb storytelling as readers learn proven techniques to break through inner gridlock, sustain high performance, and achieve their dreams. All of this is possible due to neuroplasticity, the revolutionary discovery that we can literally re-form our brains by strategically choosing our thoughts, actions, and experiences.First came emotional intelligence, then came social intelligence. Here, at last, Self-Intelligence provides the big picture, incorporating the latest research from diverse scientific fields. Mental coach and transformational trainer Jane Ransom lays out for you the new Self-Intelligence™ model, which she has used to help countless clients achieve the positive change they previously found impossible.You’ll be uplifted, motivated to move forward, and simply fascinated. The author, who also is a master hypnotist, devotes a riveting chapter to the art and science of hypnosis. Throughout the book, she shares intriguing behind-the-curtain glimpses of its applications.By following the easy, clear precepts of Self-Intelligence, you can finally achieve your true potential and take the scientific short-cuts to greater success. You’ll be empowered to avert old obstacles and achieve tangible goals.“Entertaining and erudite, Self-Intelligence busts self-help myths while providing scientific tools to help ordinary people achieve extraordinary results.” —John J. Ratey, MD, Harvard Medical School professor and author of A User’s Guide to the Brain
Self-Kindness: How to Live with Compassion and Create a Life You Love
by Claire ChamberlainTransform your relationship with yourself! This is the ultimate guide to embracing self-love and living a life with more self-compassionWe all know the value of treating other people with kindness – so why do we often forget to extend the same courtesy to ourselves?Learn a radical new approach to self-love with this beautiful handbook. Through a combination of practical tips and actionable advice, Self-Kindness will help you to deepen your self-love and grow your happiness.You will learn how to:Find peace within yourself and nurture a more positive mindsetLook after your mind and body to develop greater self-confidenceEnrich your overall health and well-being with diet and exerciseTap into the uplifting power of affirmationsWhether you’re at the beginning of your journey to self-acceptance, or you’re a seasoned self-love advocate, let this guide celebrate and support you as you continue on the path to self-kindness, joy and well-being.
Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager Revised Edition: Gain the Mindset and Skillset for Getting What You Need to Succeed
by Ken Blanchard Susan Fowler Laurence HawkinsThe co-author of the phenomenal New York Times bestselling classic The One Minute Manager® explores the skills needed to become an effective self leader in this essential work, now updated throughout.Just as Ken Blanchard’s phenomenal bestselling classic The One Minute Manager gives leaders the three secrets to managing others, so this follow-up book gives people the three secrets to managing themselves. In Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager, readers will learn that accepting personal responsibility for their own success leads to power, freedom, and autonomy.Through a captivating business parable, Ken Blanchard and coauthors Susan Fowler and Laurence Hawkins show readers how to apply the world-renowned Situational Leadership® II method to their own development. The story centers on Steve, a young advertising executive who is about to lose his job. Through a series of talks with a One Minute Manager protégé named Cayla, Steve learns the three secrets of self leadership. His newfound skills not only empower Steve to keep his job, but also show him how to ditch his victim mentality to continue growing, learning, and achieving. For decades, millions of managers in Fortune 500 companies and small businesses around the world have followed Ken Blanchard’s management methods to increase productivity, job satisfaction, and personal prosperity. Now, this newly revised edition of Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager empowers people at every level of the organization to achieve success.
The Self-Led Internal Family Systems Workbook: Learn IFS Skills to Understand and Love All Your Parts
by Tanis Allen LMSW, ACSWStep-by-step exercises to guide yourself through the IFS process and create inner harmony and peaceTransform the way you relate to yourself and your mental health struggles with this clear and structured guide to Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based approach to parts work therapy. The IFS model views every person as having an &“internal family&” of parts or sub-personalities, each with their own set of thoughts, feelings, and needs. These parts hold pain such as trauma and can create difficulties like anxiety or addictions, but when understood and accepted, they can release this pain and heal. Developed by a veteran IFS clinician who has lived, practiced, and trained others on the IFS model for over 25 years, The Self-Led Internal Family Systems Workbook can help you connect to your true, authentic Self—which is always inside of you, ready to lead—so you can meet your internal family of parts, respond compassionately when they act out, and send them healing energy when they need it. Key features of this workbook: Accessible Self-Paced Program. Move through the IFS process at your own speed and comfort level using IFS skills that have been adapted for beginners. Clear and Methodical Approach. Bring clarity and structure to your internal world by navigating it with step-by-step skills, exercises, and worksheets. Strategies for Common IFS Challenges. Learn to work with parts that keep you stuck in problematic cycles and avoid triggering deeply wounded parts. Transcripts of Self-Led IFS Sessions. See how an IFS clinician works with her own parts to address challenges like perfectionism, impulse control, and more.
Self-love: Learn how to truly love yourself
by Pílula DigitalSELF-LOVE is the cornerstone of self-esteem, self-confidence and self-knowledge. Without it, we will never DEVELOP these three core competences and RELISH all benefits from LIVING them fully. Apart form that, when WE LOVE, we take care not only of our mental health, but also physical and emotional.
Self-Love: 100+ Quotes, Reflections, and Activities to Help You Uncover and Strengthen Your Self-Love
by Devi B. Dillard-WrightEmbrace the power of self-love with these 120 calming, thought-provoking reflections designed to boost self-compassion, understanding, and authenticity. Loving yourself isn&’t always easy. There is so much negativity around—criticism, impossibly high standards, perfectionism—it is easy to lose sight of how wonderful you really are. But with a little self-love, you can get back on track. In Self-Love, you&’ll find 120 reflections that will help you cultivate and strengthen self-love. From recognizing the power of your body to forgiving yourself for past mistakes, this simple yet empowering guide will provide the tools to reconstruct how you view yourself. Each reflection comes with a short exercise that will help you actively build self-love and not just view it as an abstract concept. From self-loathing to self-compassion, you deserve to love yourself and celebrate the greatness within. So open your mind, take a few deep breaths, focus on the desire to change and you will learn to love yourself more than you ever have before.
Self-Love Club: Real Talk and Reminders for Discovering that We're Enough
by Hyesu LeeThis celebration of self‑love and healing, from illustrator and comics creator Hyesu Lee, is a knowing smile and a shared sigh in book form. Welcome to the club!Finding the uniqueness that makes you you. Empowering yourself while staying vulnerable and open. Learning to rest, nurture your needs, and embrace self-love. Hyesu Lee has been on a healing journey toward all these states, and she invites you to come along with her.In this generously candid compilation of art, comics, and illustrated reflections, Lee shines a humorous and heartfelt light on the small moments in life that help us find ourselves and learn to love what we find. This charming little book makes the perfect gift for that person in your life you'd like to see join the self‑love club, whether that's a friend, a loved one, or your very own self.A POSITIVE APPROACH TO SELF-CARE: This book takes a joyous approach to self-acceptance and is full of reminders that no matter where you are in your journey, you are enough, and you are loved. Its humor and bright colors make it a breath of fresh air, but it's also not afraid to look at the harder things in life. We must love ourselves in good times and in bad, and small encouragements like this comic gem are just what we need to help us do so. RISING-STAR ARTIST: Hyesu Lee's work as a muralist, illustrator, and cartoonist inspires her fans with its unique take on life. Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, she is now based in Brooklyn and has gained a loyal following for her idiosyncratic style found in illustrations for brands, magazines, public murals, and packaging worldwide.CONTENT-RICH GIFT BOOK: While this book is petite and sweetly sized for gifting, it's chock-full of words of wisdom and clever reflections to peruse over and over. This is a book to spend time with or to keep at the bedside whenever you need to feel seen.Perfect for:Anyone who could use a boost to their mental health and own sense of self-loveGiving as girlfriend gifts, gifts of encouragement, or Valentine's Day giftsFans of Hyesu LeeIllustration buffsReaders of comics and graphic novels from artists like Allie Brosh, Abbi Jacobson, Reza Farazmand, and Ton Mak
The Self-Love Experiment: Fifteen Principles for Becoming More Kind, Compassionate, and Accepting of Yourself
by Shannon KaiserPut a stop to self-sabotage and overcome your fears so that you can gain the confidence you need to reach your goals and become your own best friend. Too many people seem to believe that they are not allowed to put themselves first or go after their own dreams out of fear of being selfish or sacrificing others' needs. The Self-Love Experiment rectifies this problem. Whether you want to achieve weight loss, land your dream job, find your soul mate, or get out of debt, it all comes back to self-love and accepting yourself first. Shannon Kaiser learned the secrets to loving herself, finding purpose, and living a passion-filled life after recovering from eating disorders, drug addictions, corporate burnout, and depression. Shannon walks you through her own personal experiment, a simple plan that compassionately guides you through the process of removing fear-based thoughts, so you can fall in love with life. If you want to change your outcome in life, you have to change your daily habits and perspective. Shannon takes you on this great journey into self-love and true self-acceptance.
Self-Love in Action: Practical Ways to Bring Self-Compassion into Work, Relationships & Everyday Life
by Zoë CrookLearn practical ways to self-nurture, self-express and celebrate your unique path—at home, at work, and out in the world—with this compassionate, everyday guide to self-love.What is self-love? And what do our lives look like when we practice it? Self-Love in Action myth-busts the idea that to care for oneself is selfish, and instead provides actionable tools to put more time, energy, and compassion into everyday activities. (It's okay to take a breath, or five, before that next email.) This practical guide empowers readers to confront the past, examine the present, and transform the future by taking tiny, meaningful steps to reclaim self-appreciation and joie de vivre. Build confidence with small rituals that shift the focus from &“them&” to &“me&”—reminding you that true love flows from the inside, out. Implement &“Time to Practice&” exercises to pause, set boundaries, say &“no,&” and invest in yourself as you deepen your sense of self-worth. Take self-love quizzes to reflect on the ways current habits might impede self-love action. Explore case studies from clients who have overcome common hardships through their commitment to self-love.
Self-Love through the Sacred Feminine: A Guide through the Paintings & Channelings of Jo Jayson
by Jo JaysonJo Jayson's extraordinary paintings and channelings of Sacred Feminine archetypes, prophetesses, and women of strength herald the way to a unique path toward Self-Love. Thirteen Divine feminine energies compelled her to paint their images and share their powerful messages of love and healing. View these beacons of Light through prayers, lessons, and wisdom as each offers you a way to reconnect with your true Divine self. Guided by Spirit, Jo helps us to understand that our souls are our "cups full of Source." Learn to love yourself unconditionally, become empowered, access courage, forgive, embody the Sacred Feminine, and weave the web of your life. Now is the time to identify and use your own magical wisdom and the intentions of your heart, guided by the Sacred Feminine within you.