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The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise
by Michelle SegarLearn to live a happier and healthier life with the help of this book—start changing behaviors and create new habits using fun and easy science-based solutions. What if you could easily and joyfully resolve the in-the-moment conflicts that often derail your eating and exercise goals? Much of what we&’ve been taught about creating change in eating and exercise is simplistic, outdated, and for many, misguided. Sustainable-behavior-change researcher and lifestyle coach Michelle Segar has devoted decades to the study of how to achieve lasting changes in eating and exercise and other self-care behaviors. Segar explains the surprising reasons why our eating and exercise plans so often crash when they come up against real life. She calls these conflicts &“choice points,&” and shows that they are the real place of power for achieving lasting changes in eating and exercise.The Joy Choice offers a fresh, brain-based solution that turns the old behavior-change paradigm on its head. This groundbreaking book liberates you from the self-defeating obligations and rigid requirements of past diet and workout regimens and reveals what emerging research suggests really drives the consistent choices that power sustainable change. Designed from cutting-edge decision science and real-world experience coaching clients, you&’ll discover the easy, flexible, and three-step joy-infused decision tool that works with the chaos of daily life, guiding you to finally achieve and maintain your eating and exercise goals once and for all—and enjoy doing it! "One of the best health books of 2022&”—Washington Post &“If you want a smart, science-based, and joyful approach to sustainable behavior change, start here." ―Tom Rath, NYT bestselling author of Eat Move Sleep and StrengthsFinder 2.0 "The Joy Choice...reveals easy and fun ways to stay consistent with our health goals, while still tending to the meaningful people and demands in our lives."―Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., NYT bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and author of The Bottom Line for Baby "If you&’re frustrated with your progress in exercising and eating right, this book is for you. Michelle Segar shifts the focus...toward a new approach to our choices that is full of humanity, imperfection, and, yes, joy.&” ―Daniel H. Pink, NYT bestselling author of The Power of Regret and Drive
The Joy Diet
by Martha BeckWelcome to The Joy Diet, a menu of ten behaviors you can add to your way of living and thinking to enhance every day's journey through the unpredictable terrain of your existence. You can add these behaviors gradually and watch your life become steadily more vivid and satisfying. Or you can go on a "crash Joy Diet" to help you navigate life's emergencies.The ten menu items are:* Nothing: Do nothing for fifteen minutes a day. Stop mindlessly chasing goals and figure out which goals are worth going after.* Truth: Create a moment of truth to help you unmask what you're hiding--from others and from yourself.* Desire: Identify, articulate, and explore at least one of your heart's desires--and learn how to let yourself want what you want.* Creativity: Learn six new ways to develop at least one new idea to help you obtain your heart's desire.* Risk: Take one baby step toward reaching your goal. The only rule is it has to scare the pants off you.* Treats: Give yourself a treat for every risk you take and two treats just because you're you. No exceptions. No excuses.* Play: Take a moment to remember your real life's work and differentiate it from the games you play to achieve it. Then play wholeheartedly.* Laughter: Laugh at least thirty times a day. Props encouraged.* Connection: Use your Joy Diet skills to interact with someone who matters to you.* Feasting: Enjoy at least three square feasts a day, with or without food.No matter what your long-term goals are, The Joy Diet, written with Martha Beck's inimitable blend of wisdom, practical guidance, and humor, will help you achieve the immediate gift of joyful living in the here and now. Begin your journey today.From the Hardcover edition.
The Joy Factor: 10 Sacred Practices for Radiant Health
by Wayne W. Dyer Susan Smith JonesA pioneer of the mind-body-spirit approach to health and wellness, Susan Smith Jones, teaches readers 10 simple practices that will keep them looking and feeling healthy, vibrant, and youthful for life. These include cultivating kindness and gratitude; staying adventurous and childlike; making physical activity a part of everyday life (by finding activities that you love); eating natural foods, with an emphasis on raw and plant-based foods; engaging in breathwork, prayer practice, visualizations and affirmations, and so much more. What sets The Joy Factor apart is its emphasis not only on the things we do for ourselves, but the things we do in community that make us feel most alive and at our peak. ItÂ's not all about me; itÂ's about how Â"meÂ" meets the world--the simple, everyday things we can do to glow with good health.
The Joy Plan: How I Took 30 Days to Stop Worrying, Quit Complaining, and Find Ridiculous Happiness
by Kaia RomanAs a mother, a wife, and a businesswoman, Kaia Roman always had a plan. But when her biggest plan, the business she cofounded, collapsed, Kaia found herself crushed by depression. And what felt even worse was that, with a husband and two kids relying on her to get out of bed, she didn't have a plan to move forward. Determined to turn her life around and put her ingrained habits of stress and anxiety behind her, Kaia decided to put everything else on hold and dedicate thirty days to the singular pursuit of joy. The results were astonishing-and lasted much longer than the initial monthlong project.In this uplifting and eye-opening memoir, Kaia uses her business savvy to create a concrete Joy Plan to get back on her feet fast. Using scientific research on hormones, neurotransmitters, and mindfulness, along with the daily dedication to creating a more joyful existence, Kaia teaches readers how to move past temporary happiness and succeed in creating joy that lasts. Complete with advice, exercises, and key takeaways, The Joy Plan is Kaia's step-by-step guide to how she, and everyone else, can ditch the negative and plan for the joy in their lives.
The Joy Reset: Six Ways Trauma Steals Happiness and How to Win it Back
by Dr. MaryCatherine McDonaldFrom the "Brené Brown of trauma" comes a groundbreaking, actionable guide to healing trauma through a reframing and adaptation of Positive Psychology. Joy can feel complicated, especially to someone who is struggling. Against the very real darkness that life offers up, a chorus of &“but do you have a gratitude journal?&” or &“have you tried yoga?&” can feel isolating and dismissive. And yet, the research on resilience, joy, gratitude, hope, and post-traumatic growth proves unequivocally that these emotions are healing. When it comes to deploying that research and adapting it into actionable tools for people with a history of trauma, psychology falls desperately short. To bridge this gap, Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald has reframed these concepts and created new interventions for anyone who struggles to feel at home with joy. In The Joy Reset, Dr. McDonald helps readers identify barriers that prevent them from accessing joy—hypervigilance, emotional numbing, fear of loss, conditioning, guilt, and shame—and then redefines positive emotions as those tenacious, gritty, often tiny experiences that appear within the darkest moments and form the very foundation of psychological resilience. Rooted in the neurobiology that explains how and why trauma and suffering can impede our path to hope and joy, Dr. McDonald shares exercises that make joy and gratitude both bite-sized and accessible, inviting readers to welcome these emotions back in. By emphasizing the very real ways that joy and hope show up even in our toughest moments, The Joy Reset empowers readers to find the light in the dark—no matter what.
The Joy You Make: Find the Silver Linings--Even on Your Darkest Days
by Steven PetrowFrom award-winning Washington Post columnist Steven Petrow, a guide to finding joy even during life&’s most difficult timesAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVERWe all know what it&’s like to experience the disappointments and sorrows of life. Unexpected challenges like layoffs, divorce, illness, and the death of a loved one can leave us hurting and isolated. Add to that the unending anxiety we feel at the state of the world—political strife and global upheavals—and we end up with a recipe for . . . joy? Yes, says journalist Steven Petrow, who has lived through all of those things, and arrived at a surprising conclusion: Joy is always present—in our everyday routines, in ties to those we care about, even in our grief. It may be easier to see and feel it during the good times, but we can learn to find joy even in the darkest days. All we need is a road map—and now we have one.In The Joy You Make, Petrow explores the many expressions of joy and shows readers how to find, cultivate, and share it. He takes us on a journey from the darkness of the Arctic to a frenetic cancer ward in Manhattan, a trip that includes his parents&’ deaths, the breakup of his marriage, and his sister&’s cancer diagnosis. Combining his personal experiences with research and expert interviews, Petrow asks (and answers) the question: &“What if there was a way to find the joy in everything?&”Come join him on his search, and make it yours.
The Joy of Actually Giving a F*ck: How Kindness Can Cure Stress and Make You Happy
by David R. Hamilton&‘This book should be the thought for the day every single day.&’Dr. Julie Smith, Sunday Times bestselling authorFar from being fluffy sentiments, acts of kindness – whether given, received or witnessed – are potent elixirs that have a profound and lasting impact on our mental and physical health.From boosting happiness to soothing the soul, kindness isn&’t just a feel-good notion – it&’s a powerhouse. It relaxes your nerves, lowers blood pressure, reduces inflammation and even slows down ageing at the genetic level.This book serves as a beacon of light, urging you to spread kindness like wildfire. Because in a world where apathy reigns, giving a f*ck is revolutionary. And when we do, we not only enrich ourselves but bring joy into our communities and the wider world.
The Joy of Appreciative Living
by Jacqueline KelmBased on a national "joy study," here is a workshop leader's 28-day blueprint to greater happiness broken down into three remarkable steps. Is it possible to study what creates joy in our lives-and to break down the results into a believable, achievable program for inner fulfillment? Mechanical engineer, corporate manager, and motivational coach Jacqueline Kelm discovered that the answer is yes-and she shares her results in The Joy of Appreciative Living. One day while preparing for a speech before a local spiritual community, Kelm experienced a breakthrough. She found a simple way of integrating all the principles of positive-thinking philosophies into three basic exercises. These three steps to lasting, meaningful joy require less than five minutes a day, plus fifteen minutes on the weekends. Her workshop audiences were astounded. Realizing that she was onto something, Kelm designed a study to see how these exercises would work for different kinds of people. Using a cross section of adults around the United States, Kelm's "joy study" showed that after twenty-eight days, 97 percent of participants assessed themselves to be significantly happier. Even more remarkable, participants in the study continued to feel happier even six months afterward. Just three exercises in twenty-eight days? It sounds so simple because author Jacqueline Kelm makes it simple. The book will highlight exactly how and why these exercises work. The Joy of Appreciative Living transforms complexity, insight, and years of trial into one focused, high-powered program of daily practice that can make all the difference in your world.
The Joy of Baking: The everyday zen of watching bread rise
by Steph BlackwellDiscover the therapeutic power of baking in this warm and uplifting book, and embrace a world of floury calm with 20 mouth-watering recipes.This book encourages you to become absorbed in the everyday magic of transforming a few simple ingredients into something utterly delicious. From the focus of baking sourdough to the quick-win of a cheesy biscuit, gut-friendly muffins to crowd-pleasing carrot cake, there is a recipe for every mood and every occasion.Steph Blackwell took her own baking journey to the final of The Great British Bake Off, and having experienced the wellbeing benefits of baking first-hand, she is on a mission to share her passion with others and sprinkle a little baking joy in the world.
The Joy of Baking: The everyday zen of watching bread rise
by Steph BlackwellDiscover the therapeutic power of baking in this warm and uplifting book, and embrace a world of floury calm with 20 mouth-watering recipes.This book encourages you to become absorbed in the everyday magic of transforming a few simple ingredients into something utterly delicious. From the focus of baking sourdough to the quick-win of a cheesy biscuit, gut-friendly muffins to crowd-pleasing carrot cake, there is a recipe for every mood and every occasion.Steph Blackwell took her own baking journey to the final of The Great British Bake Off, and having experienced the wellbeing benefits of baking first-hand, she is on a mission to share her passion with others and sprinkle a little baking joy in the world.(P)2021 Quercus Editions Limited
The Joy of Being Selfish: Why You Need Boundaries and How to Set Them
by Michelle Elman'A practical guide that will reclaim your time, energy and self-belief' - Stylist• Do you frequently say 'yes' to people and events to keep those around you happy?• Do you often find yourself emotionally exhausted and physically drained?• Do people describe you as a pushover or 'too nice'?It's time to discover the joy of being selfish and reclaim your life through the art of boundaries!Life coach and influencer @scarrednotscared Michelle Elman is here to teach you the practical side of self-love. Creating and upholding strong boundaries will teach others how to treat you, rid your life of drama and toxic relationships and allow you to love yourself and others in the best way you can.
The Joy of Being Selfish: Why You Need Boundaries and How to Set Them
by Michelle Elman'A practical guide that will reclaim your time, energy and self-belief' —Stylist '[A] smart guide to setting boundaries…While the wise counsel will be tough love for some, those willing to put in the work will get much out of this.'—Publishers Weekly Do you frequently say 'yes' to people and events to keep those around you happy? Do you often find yourself emotionally exhausted and physically drained? Do people describe you as a pushover or 'too nice'? It's time to discover the joy of being selfish and reclaim your life through the art of boundaries! Life coach and influencer @scarrednotscared Michelle Elman is here to teach you the practical side of self-love. Creating and upholding strong boundaries will teach others how to treat you, rid your life of drama and toxic relationships and allow you to love yourself and others in the best way you can.
The Joy of Being Selfish: Why You Need Boundaries and How to Set Them
by Michelle Elman'A practical guide that will reclaim your time, energy and self-belief' —Stylist '[A] smart guide to setting boundaries…While the wise counsel will be tough love for some, those willing to put in the work will get much out of this.'—Publishers Weekly Do you frequently say 'yes' to people and events to keep those around you happy? Do you often find yourself emotionally exhausted and physically drained? Do people describe you as a pushover or 'too nice'? It's time to discover the joy of being selfish and reclaim your life through the art of boundaries! Life coach and influencer @scarrednotscared Michelle Elman is here to teach you the practical side of self-love. Creating and upholding strong boundaries will teach others how to treat you, rid your life of drama and toxic relationships and allow you to love yourself and others in the best way you can.
The Joy of Cannabis: 75 Ways to Amplify Your Life Through the Science and Magic of Cannabis
by Larry Smith Melanie AbramsA sophisticated and humorous cannabis book to enhance your life and promote self-care through the science and magic of weed.With a toolkit of the basics to get you started and a curated set of 75 activities, The Joy of Cannabis is a road map to a higher and happier you. In each of the six sections, you'll find science-based research as well as charts, essays, and fun facts from bold thinkers. The activities—tested and approved by authors Melanie Abrams and Larry Smith—teach you how to amplify pleasure through bonding and intimacy, deepen meditation to help with social anxiety and sleep, and elevate your cooking with innovative cannabis-infused recipes. You'll even learn why the word "marijuana" rarely appears in the book.Through the power of cannabis, discover fun new ways to:Expand the mindMove the bodyUnlock creativityBoost productivityFortify meaningful connectionsSpark wonderActivities include:GREEN CLEANING: Take advantage of weed's ability to make you hyper-focused by cleaning your house while high and learn why cleaning is one of the most productive and satisfying stoner tasks.HOT HIGH HYGGE: Whip up a mug of cannabis-infused hot cocoa or a hot toddy, hunker down under a pile of cozy blankets, and get the full hygge experience.MEMORY STRAIN: Scientists are looking into how cannabis helps make autobiographical memory more sensorial. Dig out those old baby albums or dusty yearbooks, add your favorite strain, and create your own personal time machine.The Joy of Cannabis is a comprehensive guide for the cannabis curious to the cannabis connoisseur. For some, this book will further awaken their love for an elixir that's changing our culture and bringing pleasure to millions around the world. For others, this guide will inspire discovery of an ancient plant that's been used for both healing and happiness for thousands of years.From improving sleep and decreasing anxiety to promoting focus and making the ordinary extraordinary, recreational cannabis' time is now. Whether you purchase it as a self-care book for yourself or the men and women in your life or give it as a gift for a friend, get ready to experience the Golden Age of Cannabis. You're going to love it here.Praise for The Joy of Cannabis:"Approachable, readable, beautifully designed, The Joy of Cannabis is a perfect marriage of form and content. I couldn't love this book more." —Mollie Katzen, bestselling cookbook writer and inductee into the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame"A book to enrich and maximize cannabis experiences." —The Broccoli Report
The Joy of Connections: 100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life
by Dr. Ruth K. WestheimerIn Dr. Ruth&’s final book, the iconic therapist offers an urgent guide to combating loneliness with 100 ways to increase connectivity right now, based on insights from her life story and her unparalleled career.&“Dr. Ruth&’s strategies are essential for building the kinds of bonds that will reduce loneliness and transform lives.&”—Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness ProjectWhen Surgeon General Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm that loneliness &“represents an urgent public health concern&”—exacerbated by social media overuse, the residual effects of the pandemic, and the lack of meaningful relationships—trusted therapist Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer knew that her unique perspective and expertise could help. Long beloved for breaking stigmas around sexual problems, Dr. Ruth made it her mission to help individuals break free from the bonds of hopelessness and isolation.We are social animals. We have a shared desire to connect and create lasting relationships with the people around us. But the heaviness of loneliness can make this feel impossible. Dr. Ruth, with Emmy Award–winning journalist Allison Gilbert and longtime collaborator Pierre Lehu, tackles the subject with compassion and her trademark no-nonsense approach. She provides practical and creative strategies for finding friends, community, and intimacy. And it&’s anchored by Dr. Ruth&’s own story, from the horrific loneliness of losing her family in the Holocaust to living in an orphanage to rebuilding her life in America and eventually becoming a world-renowned sex therapist.With 100 concrete and innovative opportunities that can be put to use immediately, The Joy of Connections isn&’t only an action-oriented guidebook on overcoming loneliness from one of the most well-respected therapists of our time; it&’s also the vital kick in the pants we all need in order to start seeking—and finding—deep and lasting human connections.
The Joy of Doing Nothing: A Real-Life Guide to Stepping Back, Slowing Down, and Creating a Simpler, Joy-Filled Life
by Rachel JonatFight back against busyness and celebrate the pleasure of doing nothing in this new guide that helps relieve stress and increase happiness in your life.In The Joy of Doing Nothing you’ll discover how to step away from everything you think you have to do and learn to live a minimalist life. Rachel Jonat shares simple strategies to help you stop overscheduling, find time for yourself, and create moments of calm every day. You’ll learn how to focus more on the important aspects of life, such as family and friends, and scale back your schedule to create more time in the day to care for yourself.
The Joy of Doing Things Badly
by Veronica ChambersIn a society that puts so much emphasis on perfection, Veronica Chambers mischievously casts aside the guilt-inducing litany of “shoulda, coulda, woulda” that seems to define modern-day life and replaces it with a resounding call to live with “foolish bravery. ” Refreshingly open about the personal failures and limitations that once weighed her down with shame, Chambers describes how she turned her less-than-perfect qualities into sources of delight and satisfaction. From belting out off-key renditions ...
The Joy of Encouragement
by David JeremiahThe Greatest Healing Agent Known to Mankind. What is loneliness but the echo of an unanswered cry for love? What is the wounded soul but one aching for hope? Although most people have not received a minute's training in medicine, everyone can offer anyone the greatest power of healing available: that of encouragement. In this readable, practical, and enjoyable book, popular pastor, author, and radio minister Dr. David Jeremiah examines the heart of encouragement--self-giving, genuine love--and shows how we can eagerly, easily lift up those around us. An encouragement itself, The Joy of Encouragement is scriptural and uplifting, enabling you to bask in God's love while simultaneously giving it away. The world is about to be radically reshaped one word at a time. What is loneliness but an unanswered cry for love? Lift Up the Defeated. What is a wounded soul but one aching for hope? Redirect a Life. You wield the power to heal the hurting. You hold the words to affirm the doubting. In this readable, practical, and enjoyable book, Dr. David Jeremiah examines the heart of self-giving, genuine love--and shows how you can easily, readily, and simply offer healing and life to those around you, to your family, friends, neighbors, and even perfect strangers. Scriptural and uplifting, The Joy of Encouragement is an uplift in itself. You'll find yourself basking in God's love while giving it away. Change the world one word at a time. Experience the Joy. If you need a fresh start, a new beginning, a renewed hope, then this is the book for you. --Joseph Aldrich, former president, Multnomah Bible College. Do any two elements of life go together more naturally than hope and encouragement? David Jeremiah offers both in The Joy of Encouragement. Highly recommended. --Bruce Wilkinson, bestselling author. A compelling call for us to infect our despairing and discouraged world with hope and encouragement. This is a strategic book for those of us who want to be used as helpers and healers on behalf of Christ. --Joseph Stowell, senior teaching pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel and seventh president, Moody Bible Institute.
The Joy of Financial Security: The Art and Science of Becoming Happier, Managing Your Money Wisely, and Creating a Secure Financial Future
by Donna Skeels CyganImagine being able to manage your money in a way that not only helps you achieve financial security, but also increases your happiness. You can. And this must-read book will show you how. <p><p> Throughout her career, financial planner Donna Skeels Cygan observed that people who have a healthy relationship with their money are happier overall. Yet many people struggle with money and never experience the freedom that financial security provides. <p> Convinced that money doesn’t buy happiness, but definitely impacts it, she set out to unravel the complex relationship between money and happiness. <p> In The Joy of Financial Security, Cygan combines her financial expertise with groundbreaking research from the fields of psychology and neuroscience. The result is an easy-to-follow guide with practical strategies for becoming financially secure and creating a happier lifestyle.
The Joy of Full Surrender (Paraclete Essentials)
by Jean Pierre de Caussade Benet Tvedten"The will of God has nothing but sweetness, grace, and treasures for the surrendered soul"God speaks to us through every moment of every day. By facing ourselves honestly through active authentic contemplation, this timeless classic shows us the way towards comfort and fulfillment, and a life suffused with grace as we carry out God's purpose. These spiritual reflections on the mystery of faith provide wisdom, hope, and inspiration -- guidance for daily living and relationship with God, and an invitation to open our hearts, and learn to slow down and live life in the "sacrament of the present moment." "I count myself blessed that, at an important juncture in my life, a wise elder introduced me to the writings of Caussade. From them I gained not only the guidance I needed to traverse a difficult terrain, but also a permanent element in my outlook on life: an appreciation of the operation of God's providence and my need to be receptive of that providence despite the lack of full understanding and the pressure of contrary desires." —Michael Casey, O.C.S.O. from the Introduction
The Joy of Gardening: The Everyday Zen of Mowing the Lawn
by Ellen MaryGetting outside, our hands in the earth, watching plants bud then burst into bloom: the slow pleasures of gardening are an age-old tonic for the soul.From sowing seeds to deadheading flowers, growing your own potatoes to welcoming feathered friends into your own garden, discover the joy to be found in every moment of gardening by slowing down, observing nature and planning ahead for the seasons.Happiest when surrounded by plants, Ellen Mary is passionate advocate for the benefits of nature for wellbeing, spreading the word through The Plant Based Podcast and her regular talks.The Joy of Gardening includes:· Understanding your soil· How to sow seeds and care for young plants· Tips for recycling and reducing waste in your garden· How to encourage wildlife into your garden· Harvesting and cooking with fresh produce· Choosing and planting trees for both small and larger gardens· And much, much more!
The Joy of Gardening: The Everyday Zen of Mowing the Lawn
by Ellen MaryGetting outside, our hands in the earth, watching plants bud then burst into bloom: the slow pleasures of gardening are an age-old tonic for the soul.From sowing seeds to deadheading flowers, growing your own potatoes to welcoming feathered friends into your own garden, discover the joy to be found in every moment of gardening by slowing down, observing nature and planning ahead for the seasons.Happiest when surrounded by plants, Ellen Mary is passionate advocate for the benefits of nature for wellbeing, spreading the word through The Plant Based Podcast and her regular talks.The Joy of Gardening includes:· Understanding your soil· How to sow seeds and care for young plants· Tips for recycling and reducing waste in your garden· How to encourage wildlife into your garden· Harvesting and cooking with fresh produce· Choosing and planting trees for both small and larger gardens· And much, much more!(P)2021 Quercus Editions Limited
The Joy of Hygge: How to Bring Everyday Pleasure and Danish Coziness into Your Life
by Jonny Jackson Elias LarsenHygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is a Danish word that describes the feeling of being cozy, comfortable, and at peace with the world. It’s almost impossible to translate to English, and it’s probably the reason that Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world.According to the London Evening Standard, hygge takes us beyond mindful meditation and adult coloring books and introduces us to a comfortable, warm, relaxing lifestyle exemplified by those in Denmark.The Joy of Hygge is packed with recipes to warm you on a winter’s evening, craft ideas for decorating your home, and inspirational suggestions for enjoying the magic of everyday pleasures. Learn how to make your life more hyggelig by: •Creating a snuggly pair of hand-knitted socks •Filling your house with more light and nature displays •Building a cozy campfire for friends and family •Taking advantage of picnics, bike rides, and woodland walks •Appreciating the natural wonders that surround us every day •And more! Remember—a little hygge brings a lot of happiness.
The Joy of Leadership: How Positive Psychology Can Maximize Your Impact (AND MAKE YOU HAPPIER) in a Challenging World
by Tal Ben-Shahar Angus RidgwayThe difference between flourishing and floundering is 10X. The difference between quantity and quality is a factor of 10. The difference in levels of engagement is exponential. People functioning at the highest level are what the authors call 10x leaders. Research on these leaders consistently brought up five major strengths. This book teaches readers to become a 10x leader using these five key areas, the SHARP framework. <p><p> ● Strengths: 10X leaders stop trying to eliminate weaknesses and learn to focus on their strengths <p> ● Health: 10X leaders stop trying to eliminate stress and learn how to integrate periods of restoration <p> ● Absorption: 10X leaders stop waiting for the lightning of focus and creativity to strike and learn how to achieve consistent engagement and presence <p> ● Relationships: 10X leaders stop trying to exert power and control and learn to cultivate healthy relationships through positivity and authenticity <p> ● Purpose: 10X leaders stop grinding out tasks and learn how to find meaning and commitment in everything they do <p> The 10X elixir of peak performance comes not from focusing on just one of these areas, but from learning to light the fire of all five aspects of SHARP and functioning naturally with them on a daily basis. If you just cultivate one or two aspects of leadership skills you are unlikely to succeed. If one of the five isn’t taken care of it affects the performance of the whole. But if you focus on all five areas, you will not only be more likely to find what helps you most, you have the best chance of enjoying the synergy of performance multiplication.
The Joy of Letting Go of Your Biomedical Career: The Ultimate Quitter’s Guide to Flourish Without the Burnout
by Xuemei ZhongA complete toolkit for making a hard decision easier, The Joy of Letting Go of Your Biomedical Career is the resource needed to put the joy back in life.In The Joy of Letting Go of Your Biomedical Career, Dr. Xuemei Zhong tells of her own struggle leaving the angst that came with her job at a top medical school; and how that episode in her life inspired her to found HOE Holistic Wellness LLC. Dr. Zhong discusses how to find fulfillment in work and life and lays out her groundbreaking seven-step decision-making process. Within The Joy of Letting Go of Your Biomedical Career, she helps professionals who want to reconnect to their true purpose by developing a plan to a flourishing career without losing themselves. Throughout its pages, Dr. Zhong explains to those searching for this career path how to:Save lives without sacrificing their health and familyNot waste their medical training even if they leave for another careerEarn as much as their current salary, if not moreCheck if they made the right decision with one simple testCreate a plan to move forward regret-free