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Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work
by Daryl FairweatherThe secret insights of economics, translated for the rest of us. Should I buy or rent? Do I ask for a promotion? Should I tell people I’m pregnant? What salary do I deserve? Should I just quit this job? Common anxieties about life are often grounded in economics. In an increasingly win-lose society, these economic decisions—where to work, where to live, even how to live—have a way of feeling fixed and mistakes terminal. Daryl Fairweather is no stranger to these dynamics. As the first Black woman to receive an economics PhD from the famed University of Chicago, she saw firsthand how concepts of behavioral economics and game theory were deployed in the real world—and in her own life—to great effect. Hate the Game combines Fairweather’s elite knowledge of these principles with her singular voice in describing how they can be harnessed. Her great talent, unique among economists, is her ability to articulate economic trends in a way that is not just informative, but also accounts for life’s other anxieties. In Hate the Game, Fairweather fixes her expertise and service on navigating the earliest economic inflection points of adult life: whether to go to college and for how long; partnering, having kids, both, or neither; getting, keeping, and changing jobs; and where to live and how to pay for it. She speaks in actionable terms about what the economy means for individual people, especially those who have the sneaking suspicion they’re losing out. Set against her own experiences and enriched with lessons from history, science, and pop culture, Fairweather instructs readers on how to use game theory and behavioral science to map out options and choose directions while offering readers a sense of control and agency in an economy where those things are increasingly rare.
Healing From an Emotionally Absent Mother: Learn to Build Trust, Take In Nourishment and Move Past the Wounds Left by Neglect – A Workbook
by Jasmin Lee CoriA new workbook to accompany the ground-breaking guide to self-healing and getting the love you missed.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OVER 2000 5-STAR REVIEWS FOR THE EMOTIONALLY ABSENT MOTHER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Distant, emotionally neglectful parenting creates wounds that follow children well into adulthood. As you deal with the impacts as an adult, you might find yourself wondering, Why do I fly into reactive feelings so easily? Why is it so hard to attend to my own needs? Why is it hard for me to trust people to be there for me? Do I need to hide parts of myself to be lovable?If you're searching for a way to let go of the pain caused by insufficient mothering, learn to provide yourself with the love you didn't get as a child, and live a more nourished and fulfilled life, Healing from an Emotionally Absent Mother can help. Distilling key takeaways from the groundbreaking book The Emotionally Absent Mother and offering new insights into the legacy left by emotional neglect, this workbook is designed to guide healing with accessible lessons as you: Uncover your childhood experience of emotional neglect Identify the ongoing impacts of this neglect Reclaim the pieces of yourself you changed or hid for Mother's sake Reparent your young self Take advantage of the healing resources available to you Learn to accept the love others offer youPersonal inventories, journaling prompts, small-group discussion questions, and many more hands-on exercises will help you identify the needs that went unmet during childhood and move past the hurt.
Healing Rest: An Invitation for Mommas Who Carry So Much to Lean into the Arms of the One Who Holds It All
by Thomas NelsonThe last few years have been a lot, haven't they? In your home, in your community, in the world. There's no reason to wonder why you need rest. Of course you need peace. No matter the stage of your motherhood, even when your children have children of their own, a momma's heart carries so much in every season.Join Becky Thompson, USA Today bestselling author and founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional community, as she guides you into Healing Rest.Readers willlearn how to lean into the promised presence of Jesus and find soul-deep peace;experience the heart-healing truth of what it means to be safely held in a world that feels far from secure;discover how connecting to the heart of the Father resets and regulates your body's nervous system;find Scripture based and science backed truth to still your racing thoughts; andencounter the calming comfort of God's Spirit in the midst of every hard and hidden place of your heart. Healing Rest shares stories from the Bible, scientific insights, and practical ways to confront overthinking with God's Word. This book dives deep into the promise of peace, not just for those facing anxiety, but for every momma who needs it. Thompson reminds readers that they do not have to carry the weight of their burdens alone, and that God is always with them. Momma, you deserve peace. Come experience rest in the arms of the only One who can hold it all.
Healing from an Emotionally Absent Mother: Learn to Build Trust, Take In Nourishment, and Move Past the Wounds Left by Neglect - A Workbook
by Jasmin Lee CoriAn indispensable hands-on guide to healing from the effects of childhood emotional neglect from the author of the groundbreaking The Emotionally Absent Mother If you grew up with an emotionally absent mother—a mother who was cold, dismissive of your needs, unwilling or unable to give you the nurturing you needed—the wounds can last a lifetime. You may find yourself wondering, Why is it so hard to attend to my own needs? Why do I have so much trouble trusting people to be there for me? Do I need to hide parts of myself to be lovable? But you’re not alone, and healing is possible. This workbook, from an expert in childhood emotional neglect, will guide you through the process of emerging from the pain and reclaiming the self you hid or changed for Mother’s sake. Inside you’ll find tools and more than seventy exercises, including personal inventories, journaling prompts, and small-group discussion questions, to help you work through the lingering effects of your neglect and be a better mother to yourself. This compassionate workbook will help you: Recognize your emotional neglect and abuse Identify its ongoing impacts Work through your deeper emotions Heal attachment wounds Parent your wounded parts Take in love and support You’ll replace limiting self-images, defensive habits, and deep grief with self-assurance, openness, and hope—and ultimately, be equipped to embrace a more nourished and fulfilled life.
Healing the Heart, Soul, and Body: Spiritual Guidance and Transformative Inspiration from Yoga Leaders
by Stephanie SpenceA 2018 Nautilus Book Awards Winner and 2021 Firebird Book Award WinnerMindful wisdom and powerful tools for healing, resilience, and renewal. Renowned yoga teacher Stephanie Spence, known as The Traveling Yogini, delivers an inspiring and transformative guide to unlocking our truest selves through the deep wisdom of yoga. In her journey as a writer, mother, and PTSD survivor, Spence has discovered that healing—of the heart, soul, and body —is not just essential, but an innate part of our lives. Through intimate teachings from 85 revered yogis, including celebrated figures like Kathryn Budig, Seane Corn, and Sri Dharma Mittra, Healing the Heart, Soul and Body offers readers a guide to holistic healing. Together, these yogis illuminate how yoga strengthens our bodies, relieves mental stress, and connects us to our highest potential, enabling us to live with authenticity and gratitude no matter life&’s circumstances.In every chapter, readers will uncover heartwarming stories, timeless wisdom, and actionable insights from these inspiring leaders—empowering them with the tools to ignite balance, embrace courage, and cultivate joy in their lives. Healing the Heart, Soul, and Body is a roadmap for anyone seeking greater peace and deeper healing.
Healing the Modern Brain: Nine Tenets to Build Mental Fitness and Revitalize Your Mind
by Drew Ramsey M.D.In this essential guide, the groundbreaking author of Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety and The Happiness Diet explores the ten tenets vital to cultivating Mental Fitness and provides direct, actionable techniques to improve brain function and emotional health. The human brain—the complex organ responsible for our thoughts, feelings, and actions—has long been misunderstood. Dr. Drew Ramsey argues that to heal our brains, we must start considering conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD and addiction—and the patients living with them—more holistically.Healing the Modern Brain offers a new approach to revitalizing and protecting mental health and achieving Mental Fitness. Simply defined, Mental Fitness is the knowledge, patterns, habits, and skills that culminate in a more mentally healthy life: an approach to living that takes into consideration the unrealistic demands of modern living, time, choice, genetics, lifestyle, diet, habits, chemistry, movement, rest, and mindset. It is a process that will put your brain in a perpetual state of self-repair and evolution, and ensure it has the support it needs to overcome daily stress, decision-fatigue, and uncertainty.Clear and straightforward, Healing the Modern Brain provides the knowledge and tools needed to nurture Mental Fitness—bringing together the latest scientific research with results from Dr. Ramsey’s clinical practice to show us how we can put ourselves on the road to healing anxiety and depression, and better care for our miraculous, modern brains.
Healing with Haiku: A Poetic Exploration of Self
by Anne HelferHealing With Haiku invites you to delve into your innermost self, both emotionally and spiritually, through the art of haiku. This form of poetry, with its emphasis on careful observation, contemplation, and honest vulnerability, allows you to navigate personal challenges while aspiring for a balanced, peaceful, and joyous life.Therapeutic writing has long been a cornerstone of wellness programs, particularly those addressing trauma, addiction, anxiety, and stress. By merging the healing power of therapeutic writing with the mindfulness and self-expression of haiku, you can process significant moments and emotions in a structured yet creative manner.In Healing With Haiku, you will learn to:• Compose authentic haikus using the 5-7-5 syllable structure• Choose emotional language to better express yourself• Write with both guided prompts and personal inspirationCreate deeply meaningful haikus and discover new ways to articulate what is true and important to you.
Healthy Happy ADHD: Transform How You Move, Eat, and Feel, and Create Your Own Path to Well-Being
by Lisa DeeA health coach with ADHD offers the ultimate wellness guide for neurodivergent women, full of easy-to-implement and adaptable advice to help you thriveADHD makes it hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but an unhealthy lifestyle can make ADHD more difficult to live with. Health and fitness coach Lisa Dee experienced this problem firsthand when the executive dysfunction, exhaustion, and burnout from undiagnosed ADHD wreaked havoc on her physical, mental, and emotional well-being.After receiving a diagnosis at age thirty-one, Dee realized that she needed to consider how her ADHD brain and body operated if she wanted to feel her best. In Healthy Happy ADHD, she shares the mindset shifts and strategies that form her foundation for healthy living and helped alleviate her ADHD challenges. Drawing from her lived experience and research, she shows you how to revamp your routines, build new habits, and bring ease to your busy brain by learning to● ditch the restrictive rules and shame-based ideas about what exercise, healthy eating, and resting &“should&” look like● eat well with ADHD Easy Meals and understand how food affects your energy, mood, and brain health● prepare for the impacts of hormonal fluctuations and health conditions such as PMDD on your ADHD symptoms● reconnect with yourself and practice self-compassion through reflection and mindfulness exercisesWith practical advice tailored for women and presented in an ADHD-friendly format, this book empowers you to create a lifestyle that works with your ADHD.
Heavily Meditated: The Fast Path to Remove Your Triggers, Dissolve Stress, and Activate Inner Peace
by Dave AspreyThe New York Times bestselling author, Bulletproof Coffee creator, and father of biohacking teaches you how to upgrade your brain to speed it up or slow it down at will and alter your physical and mental states. In his twenties, Dave Asprey battled debilitating brain fog and chronic fatigue syndrome. Frustrated by his broken brain, he embarked on a lifelong quest to upgrade his “MeatOS”—to fix his brain, biohack his biology to live past the age of 180, and push the boundaries of human potential. Asprey discovered that cultivating a mentally and physically healthy life depends on a solid grounding for our inner life. Now, in this, his sixth book, he shares the mind-blowing discoveries he has found.Based on his immersive program 40 Years of Zen, Heavily Meditated combines ancient wisdom traditions and practices with modern technology and cutting-edge science to provide a roadmap for making positive changes in our bodies and minds. Asprey gives you the key to unlock altered states of consciousness and tap into unlimited energy, happiness, and inner peace. Dive into breathwork, harness sexual energy, learn how to safely induce pain, reset your relationship with technology, explore psychedelics, and geek out with EEG and neurofeedback. Discover the magic of the Reset Process, the core program from Dave’s renowned neurofeedback center, to remove the triggers draining your power. These methods—including meditation, ego management, breathwork, sleep practices, sexual energetics, psychedelics, and more—are your toolkit to enhance cognitive performance, biohack your MeatOS, boost productivity, and unlock your hidden potential to ensure you have the energy you need for the things that matter most. With Heavily Meditated you will:Experience Greater Cognitive FunctionPerform at Your PeakImprove Emotional ResilienceDeepen Self-UnderstandingUnleash Your CreativityReduce Your StressNurture Positive RelationshipsHeighten Your IntuitionNo one is in charge of you but you. Asprey helps you to learn to let go and forgive, walk with compassion, and feel gratitude so you can unleash your brain's full potential, take control of your destiny, and upgrade your brain and life.
Hello, Cruel World!: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times
by Melinda Wenner MoyerParents today are terrified on behalf of their kids, and for good reason. In the blink of an eye, our kids will be adults facing more serious threats than we ever did - climate change, gun violence, political polarization, and disinformation, to name a few. We're not going to be able to solve all the intractable problems of the world before our kids grow up - so how are we to prepare them for an impossibly complex and scary future?Award-winning science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer battled insomnia night after night, her thoughts spiraling around this exact question. So she decided to do what she does best - learn from parenting experts and find the solution. Just as she did in her breakout book, How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes, Moyer again interviewed researchers across multiple fields - psychology, education, information literacy, business, and even addiction. What she discovered: even in a world full of assholes, we can still teach our kids how to take care of themselves, fight for what they believe in, manage uncertain times, and even bridge divides most adults aren't equipped to do.In Hello, Cruel World!, Moyer provides practical, comprehensive, science-backed tools to help our children handle the world they will inherit. By using the three core attributes children need to succeed in our flawed world - coping mechanisms, connection techniques, and cultivation practices - our kids can learn to set boundaries, take responsibility for their actions, build healthy relationships in turbulent times, and much more. By being activists in our parenting, we can set our kids up to not just survive, but also make a better world for themselves and future generations.
Hello, Cruel World!: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times
by Melinda Wenner MoyerParents today are terrified on behalf of their kids, and for good reason. In the blink of an eye, our kids will be adults facing more serious threats than we ever did - climate change, gun violence, political polarization, and disinformation, to name a few. We're not going to be able to solve all the intractable problems of the world before our kids grow up - so how are we to prepare them for an impossibly complex and scary future?Award-winning science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer battled insomnia night after night, her thoughts spiraling around this exact question. So she decided to do what she does best - learn from parenting experts and find the solution. Just as she did in her breakout book, How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes, Moyer again interviewed researchers across multiple fields - psychology, education, information literacy, business, and even addiction. What she discovered: even in a world full of assholes, we can still teach our kids how to take care of themselves, fight for what they believe in, manage uncertain times, and even bridge divides most adults aren't equipped to do.In Hello, Cruel World!, Moyer provides practical, comprehensive, science-backed tools to help our children handle the world they will inherit. By using the three core attributes children need to succeed in our flawed world - coping mechanisms, connection techniques, and cultivation practices - our kids can learn to set boundaries, take responsibility for their actions, build healthy relationships in turbulent times, and much more. By being activists in our parenting, we can set our kids up to not just survive, but also make a better world for themselves and future generations.
Hello, Cruel World!: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times
by Melinda Wenner MoyerFrom the author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren&’t Assholes comes a science-based, hopeful guide on how to raise children who will not just survive, but thrive in this challenging, terrifying world—and who could ultimately help save it.In the blink of an eye, our kids will be adults facing countless serious threats—climate change, gun violence, political polarization, and disinformation, to name but a few. We&’re not going to be able to solve all these intractable problems before our kids grow up—so how are we to prepare them for an impossibly complex and scary future?Plagued by this question, award-winning science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer interviewed parenting experts and researchers across multiple fields—psychology, education, information literacy, technology, business, and even addiction. What she discovered: even in these uncertain times, we can still teach our kids how to take care of themselves, fight for what they believe in, and bridge divides in ways most adults aren&’t equipped to do.In Hello, Cruel World!, Moyer provides practical, comprehensive, science-backed tools to help our children handle the world they will inherit. Her strategies help children develop three core attributes—coping mechanisms, connection techniques, and cultivation practices—so that kids can learn to set boundaries, take responsibility for their actions, build healthy relationships in turbulent times, and much more. By being activists in our parenting, we can set our kids up to not just survive, but also build a better world for themselves and future generations.
Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety
by Saskia Joss'Finally, a book that gives straightforward guidance to parents in need' Myleene Klass'Full of practical tools to make the entire household happier!' Dr Philippa Kaye The opposite of anxiety is not CALM. The opposite of anxiety is SAFETY. This book is full of practical, adaptable and easy to implement strategies for parents to help children of all ages and stages conquer their anxiety, by making them feeling safe and connected again. Parenting an anxious child makes parents anxious. When your child feels anxiety, panic, worry or sadness, it can make you feel anxious, panicked, worried or sad too. If you are fearful or overwhelmed, it can be difficult to support your child, even though all you want to do is make them feel better.Parents will learn what is going on in their child's brain and body when anxiety strikes, and also - crucially - what they can do to help. This book is full of practical advice and delivers clear spoken scripts for parents to follow when supporting and reassuring their anxious child. It also sets out hundreds of practical dynamic strategies to restore the child's happiness and security, all based on real-life examples that have arisen from personal therapeutic casework with hundreds of children.This book offers advice, reassurance and a helping hand, with a wide range of solutions and strategies, as well as issues covered - everything from separation anxiety to issues at school, phobias and so much more. Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety is designed to fit each family's specific requirements, replenish confidence and put the positivity and pleasure back into parenting.
Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety
by Saskia Joss'Finally, a book that gives straightforward guidance to parents in need' Myleene Klass'Full of practical tools to make the entire household happier!' Dr Philippa Kaye The opposite of anxiety is not CALM. The opposite of anxiety is SAFETY. This book is full of practical, adaptable and easy to implement strategies for parents to help children of all ages and stages conquer their anxiety, by making them feeling safe and connected again. Parenting an anxious child makes parents anxious. When your child feels anxiety, panic, worry or sadness, it can make you feel anxious, panicked, worried or sad too. If you are fearful or overwhelmed, it can be difficult to support your child, even though all you want to do is make them feel better.Parents will learn what is going on in their child's brain and body when anxiety strikes, and also - crucially - what they can do to help. This book is full of practical advice and delivers clear spoken scripts for parents to follow when supporting and reassuring their anxious child. It also sets out hundreds of practical dynamic strategies to restore the child's happiness and security, all based on real-life examples that have arisen from personal therapeutic casework with hundreds of children.This book offers advice, reassurance and a helping hand, with a wide range of solutions and strategies, as well as issues covered - everything from separation anxiety to issues at school, phobias and so much more. Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety is designed to fit each family's specific requirements, replenish confidence and put the positivity and pleasure back into parenting.
Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety
by Saskia Joss'Finally, a book that gives straightforward guidance to parents in need' Myleene Klass'Full of practical tools to make the entire household happier!' Dr Philippa Kaye The opposite of anxiety is not CALM. The opposite of anxiety is SAFETY. This book is full of practical, adaptable and easy to implement strategies for parents to help children of all ages and stages conquer their anxiety, by making them feeling safe and connected again. Parenting an anxious child makes parents anxious. When your child feels anxiety, panic, worry or sadness, it can make you feel anxious, panicked, worried or sad too. If you are fearful or overwhelmed, it can be difficult to support your child, even though all you want to do is make them feel better.Parents will learn what is going on in their child's brain and body when anxiety strikes, and also - crucially - what they can do to help. This book is full of practical advice and delivers clear spoken scripts for parents to follow when supporting and reassuring their anxious child. It also sets out hundreds of practical dynamic strategies to restore the child's happiness and security, all based on real-life examples that have arisen from personal therapeutic casework with hundreds of children.This book offers advice, reassurance and a helping hand, with a wide range of solutions and strategies, as well as issues covered - everything from separation anxiety to issues at school, phobias and so much more. Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety is designed to fit each family's specific requirements, replenish confidence and put the positivity and pleasure back into parenting.
Here: A Spirituality of Staying in a Culture of Leaving
by Lydia SohnA contemplative guide to finding satisfaction right where you are, by understanding what it is within us that leads to dissatisfaction and creating long-lasting fulfillment—inspired by the ancient Christian tradition of Benedictine stability.&“A challenging spiritual invitation—one that we definitely need.&”—Shannon K. Evans, author of The Mystics Would Like a Word Lydia Sohn was a serial burn-it-down-and-make-a-fresh-start girl until, when in her late twenties, she encountered the Rule of St. Benedict with its vow of stability, and her world was transformed. Sohn took a pause to consider what she wanted out of life—identity, purpose, community—and had a lightbulb moment: Everything she needed to live the life she desired was already within her reach. Here pushes back against our age of constant reinvention and the cultural message that we should do whatever it takes to get wherever we want to go. Instead, Sohn&’s message is the opposite: stay. Stay and cultivate the immense potential and beauty that currently lies dormant within your circumstances. Sohn understands the allure of nomadism. A nomadic life would protect us from the stress of relational conflicts that inevitably arise when we&’re caught in the intricate web of commitments. But the restlessness, FOMO, and disappointment we&’re trying to escape always come along for the journey. That&’s because they&’re not the result of our circumstances; they reside within us. Braiding personal narrative and spiritual reflection, Here inspires readers to both embrace and transform their circumstances through commitment and stability—in order that they might find true contentment right where they are.
Hey Dad...: Everything You Should've Learned About Life (But Didn't).
by Rob J. FinlayHey Dad… is the ultimate guide for young adults stumbling into adulthood, packed with the life lessons you thought they would magically know by now—like how to land a job, manage money, and avoid putting diesel in their gas engine (yep, that happened).Stepping into adulthood feels like taking a leap off a cliff—one that you are not quite prepared for. From figuring out how to land your first job to managing your finances, renting your first apartment, and not panicking when your car breaks down, &“adulting&” can feel overwhelming. That&’s where Hey Dad… comes in.Written by Rob Finlay, a dad of four who&’s been on the receiving end of countless late-night &“Hey Dad, how do I…?&” phone calls, this book offers the life lessons you never knew you needed until you found yourself Googling &“how to fix a circuit breaker&” at 2 a.m.With advice from experts on everything from job hunting and personal finance to starting your own business, plus real stories about successes and failures that make adulthood feel like a never-ending learning curve, Hey Dad… is your go-to guide for surviving—and thriving—through life&’s most confusing transitions.Whether you&’re just graduated, moving into your first place, or just trying to figure out how to keep it all together, this book will help you approach adulthood with confidence, humor, and maybe a little less Googling.
High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy
by Judith JosephThe first book to unmask the hidden face of depression. If you look fine on the outside but don't feel fine on the inside, learn five tools to break the cycle of High Functioning Depression and experience more joy in your life. Are you going through a period in your life when things feel &“off&”? Do you struggle to find joy in happy moments? Are you walking around feeling numb? Do you feel restless when you aren&’t busy or empty when you are sitting still? We all know what can&’t-get-out-of-bed depression looks like. But there&’s another, lesser-known side of depression that is hidden. Those of us with High-Functioning Depression (HFD) usually don&’t act the way we think a depressed person might. On the surface, we seem fine: We are succeeding at work, pulling our weight at home, and carrying on with our typical social life. Yet behind that mask of productivity we are barely surviving, and certainly not thriving. And we may have no idea why, or what to do about it. In High Functioning, Dr. Judith Joseph draws on original research, client cases, and her own personal struggles with HFD to demystify this poorly understood condition. Her five simple tools—the Five V&’s—will help you understand the science of your happiness and empower you to reclaim your life and joy. •Validation: Acknowledge and accept your emotions about past traumas and present pain •Venting: Let out the frustrations and anxious energy bottled up inside •Values: Identify the purpose and priorities that matter most •Vitals: Slow down to listen to your brain and body and monitor the six vital signs of emotional functioning •Vision: Plan for and celebrate successes, milestones, and everyday joy By following the Five V&’s, we can put an end to self-sacrificing and self-sabotaging, calm our inner turmoil, and go from merely functioning to truly living.
Higher Self: Reclaiming the Power of Your Intuition
by Mory FontanezIntuitive Life and Leadership Coach Mory Fontanez offers a transformative vision: when we align with our intuition, we unlock not only personal fulfillment but also the power to create meaningful impact in the world. By attuning to this profound inner wisdom, we are free to live authentically, unapologetically, and in alignment with our true purpose.Yet, for many of us, the connection to our intuition has been severed. Overwhelmed by societal expectations and external pressures, we’ve lost touch with our Higher Self—the source of infinite potential, love, and wisdom that resides within us.As an expert crisis manager, Mory Fontanez has guided Fortune 500 leaders and public figures through high-stakes crises, including public scandals and major organizational change. Her work with executives, celebrities, and teams has shown how intuitive decision-making is essential for navigating chaos, rebuilding trust, and leading with clarity. Higher Self teaches readers how to tap into this same inner wisdom, breaking free from reactivity and fear to make grounded, authentic choices, even in the most turbulent times.In a world increasingly defined by division, the need to reconnect with this inner guide has never been greater. Higher Self offers a compelling pathway back to our intuitive essence. Drawing from years of experience coaching influential leaders and from her own personal journey, Mory demystifies intuition, breaking it down into accessible, actionable steps. Through powerful client stories, thought-provoking insights, and practical guidance, she leads readers on a journey of self-discovery and healing, empowering them to trust and nurture their Higher Self.Mory’s work reveals a profound truth: when we reconnect with the highest version of ourselves, we begin to heal the wounds of shame and rejection, transcend limiting beliefs, and thrive in ways we never imagined. This voice within—the one guiding us with clarity and certainty—holds the key to living in alignment with our own highest good and the greater good of others. Higher Self is not just a book; it is a call to reclaim the wisdom, power, and purpose that have always been yours.
Holistic Leadership Resilience: Whole Life Lessons From The Third Sector
by Patricia ArmstrongDrawing on decades of experience in the charity sector and enriched by real‑life examples, this book helps readers to consider how to be a more resilient leader and explores why a whole‑life approach could be a gamechanger in today’s world.The world we live and work in has changed exponentially over the last few years, and all sectors share an increased emphasis on sustainability, self‑care, and resilience. But these last two concepts appear contradictory: how can we keep bouncing back from setbacks when we need a break? Based on her doctoral study carried out over three years – and almost 20 years heading up the Third‑Sector leadership body in Scotland – Patricia Armstrong shows that resilience is much more holistic than previously thought. It’s not just about what we do that keeps us resilient; it’s also how we think and how we take into account the environment around us. Readers will find new thinking, tools to help assess where focus is needed, and ways to consider proactive resilience through a new lens so that when the next setback hits, the drop is not so deep and recovery is not so steep. This book comes from the perspective of charity leadership and working in the small country of Scotland, but it offers big lessons which are relevant globally.Current and aspiring leaders working in all sectors will enjoy and appreciate this book’s focus on proactive resilience – putting us all in a better position to look after our well‑being and get through to fight another day (and maybe even enjoy the challenge)!
Hollywood Confidential: 12 Secrets to Becoming the Star of Your Own Life
by Steve JonesHow long will you wait to live your dreams? Maybe you're just starting out and are unsure where to invest your time and energy. Maybe you've started and stopped so much already that your fallback plan has become the only plan. Maybe you've simply lost touch with your creative self. In Hollywood Confidential, Steve Jones shares his twelve secrets to success accrued from working alongside some of today's most powerful voices in entertainment.Known for production successes such as Jennifer Lopez's first holiday visual and the Oprah Winfrey Network's record-breaking #1 docuseries Black Love, Steve knows the endurance and optimism it takes to pursue your passion. In Hollywood Confidential, he dishes out inspiration from his two-decade L.A. career and what he has learned from the megastars he's worked with and admired. Inside you'll find:Practical suggestions for silencing your inner critic, making the most of failures, and giving yourself permission to shineMotivating ideas to help you live out your purpose, extracted from the case studies and success stories of twelve of Hollywood&’s top actors and personalities that Steve has produced in TV/Media, or interviewed on his platform including Issa Rae, Tabitha Brown, Regina King, Angela Bassett, and moreAffirmations to keep you going as you cast a vision for who you want to becomeThought-provoking questions for reflection at the end of every chapterStrategies for anyone dreaming of moving out of the shadows, into the spotlight and leading role of their life Full of unforgettable wisdom and powerful perspective from industry leaders, Hollywood Confidential is the perfect gift for:Those who are looking to discover their purpose in lifeEveryone who has a dream to live their best, most authentic lifeThe self-made creative looking to make their mark on the worldAnyone eager to break into the entertainment or music industriesFans of Steve Jones&’s popular event series Hollywood ConfidentialReaders who enjoy anecdotes and advice from today's industry leaders It's time to take your place at the center of your life's stage. Hollywood Confidential is the jolt of encouragement you need to embrace your creative self, your biggest dreams, and your innate desire to live a fulfilled, satisfying life.
How Compassion Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating Well-Being, Love, and Wisdom
by John Makransky Paul CondonUncover your innate capacity for love, presence, and wisdom with compassion training adapted from Tibetan Buddhism and contemporary psychology.Everything we care about—our mental and physical well-being, our relationships, our spiritual life, our ability to be useful to others—depends on our ability to access love and compassion within ourselves first. This clear, step-by-step guide offers a way to cultivate this power through an evidence-based meditation method called Sustainable Compassion Training (SCT). With practices drawn from Tibetan traditions, attachment theory, and cognitive science, How Compassion Works uses a progressive series of meditations to gradually build our capacity for mindfulness and presence—and to help us avoid empathic distress, compassion fatigue, or burnout. Organized into three categories—receptive mode, deepening mode, and inclusive mode—these practices help us cultivate unconditional care and discernment from within. With a flexible framework that allows practitioners to integrate their own religious or spiritual beliefs, this book offers practices suitable for people of all faiths and those seeking a purely secular path.
How Confucius Changed My Mind: And What He Can Teach You about the Art of Being Human
by Charles B. JonesA compelling exploration of humanity, morality, religious practice, and leading a good life based on traditional Confucian thought.In this exploration of humanity, morality, religious practice, and leading a good life based on traditional Confucian thought, you are invited on a path of transformation. The unexpected depths to be found in Confucianism surprised author Charles Jones when he began teaching East Asian religions to undergraduate students thirty years ago. It raised fascinating questions relevant to life today, like what does it mean to be human? To understand the Confucian answers to these questions, Jones familiarizes us with Confucius, his main successors, and the situations to which their writings responded.But this is not another textbook introduction to Chinese religion and thought. Jones is an engaging, inquisitive scholar and thought provocateur whose ideas address problems all of us face throughout our lives. By engaging with the Confucian ideas explored in this book, like rethinking &“human nature&” and uncovering cultural presuppositions previously unnoticed, you might discover new horizons and possibilities for your life that previously you never could have imagined. And you will discover Confucius in an all-new light as a profound shaper of modern thought as much as Aristotle and Lao-tzu—whose revolutionary ideas have the power to change your mind for the better.
How Do You Choose?: A Human Design Guide to What's Best for You at Work, in Love, and in Life
by Erin Claire JonesDo you know what career you’re really meant to pursue? Can you identify the relationships you should really be investing in? Are you living your life to the fullest? Human Design is a mystical personality assessment that uses NASA data, astrology, and Eastern philosophy to generate mind-blowingly accurate insights into how you uniquely thrive at work, in love, and beyond.In How Do You Choose?, world-renowned Human Design coach and educator Erin Claire Jones offers a roadmap to using this cosmic system as a practical tool for transformation.Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Jones shares relatable stories from her own life, case studies from her work with thousands of clients, examples of how influential figures like Nelson Mandela, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Maya Angelou and more have used their Human Design gifts to change the world, actionable tips for immediate transformation, and more than a hundred journaling prompts.After reading, you will learn:The professional roles you’re designed to pursue The relationship dynamics that make you feel most seenYour most potent communication strategies with colleagues, family, and friendsThe gifts you bring to a team and how you can be most effectiveThe way you are uniquely designed to make decisions of all kindsAlong the way, you will also become fluent in the language of Human Design as you dive into the fundamentals of Type, Strategy, and Authority, and discover how these elements can influence every decision you make.Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, How Do You Choose? offers you a resource to shift your mindset and unlock your full potential.
How I Found Myself in the Midwest: A Memoir of Reinvention
by Steve GroveA passionate testimony to the power of moving forward by going back home, a Midwestern native shares hope in going local.Just after turning forty, Steve Grove left Silicon Valley as a Google executive to move to his home state of Minnesota with his wife and fellow tech exec, Mary Grove, and their one-year-old twins. Gone from the Midwest for two decades, Grove returned home with fresh eyes. Yearning to put down new roots, he traded his career at Google for a position in state government with Governor Tim Walz. Far from working at a fast-paced tech company, Grove&’s shift to leading a large government bureaucracy brought a sequence of struggles and triumphs vividly portrayed with both humor and affection. But this story of reinvention takes on new urgency when crisis strikes, as the coronavirus pandemic and the tragic murder of George Floyd unfolds just miles from his newfound home, thrusting Grove&’s work into an unexpected spotlight. Tasked with distributing billions in aid, rolling out pandemic restrictions, redeveloping neighborhoods, and navigating deep divisions in a state long proud of its exceptionalism, Grove&’s journey through crisis brings new insights about himself and his new community. His experiences of the political, geographic, and racial divisions in his home state yield surprising discoveries about what also binds us together. From making new friends and building a family to reconciling with his past and exploring his faith, Grove&’s journey to find purpose by going local provides a roadmap for anyone looking to discover what gives meaning to their life. Along the way, Grove shares insights about a part of the country that many people ignore at their peril, and why he is optimistic about America&’s future. How I Found Myself in the Midwest will move and inspire you, no matter where you choose to call home.