Author : Jacquelyn Phillips
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 47,89 MB
Release : 2020-06-30
Category :
ISBN : 9781735132303
No longer content to be miserable with life, follow former self saboteur and Jacquelyn of all trades on her journey as wife, mother, business owner, as she navigates the challenges of fighting thru grown up growing pains. Engaging various resources, conventional and otherwise, to find happiness, health and love for her self.
Author : Ben Aldridge
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,43 MB
Release : 2020-06-09
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1786783428
''A really great and novel way to encourage people to push themselves beyond their comfort zone and engender self-reliance.'' -- Levison Wood After debilitating anxiety and panic attacks began to impact his daily life, Ben Aldridge decided to tackle his mental health issues in a creative way. His journey led him on a year of completing weird and wonderful challenges in the name of self-improvement. By deliberately leaving his comfort zone and enduring difficulties, Ben completely changed his life. Ice-cold showers, eating repulsive insects, running marathons, sleeping in unusual places, wearing ridiculous clothes and learning to solve the Rubik's cube in under a minute are some of the ways Ben has pushed his body and mind to learn more, endure more and conquer more. Varying in length, difficulty and category, Ben explains how to complete each challenge, how it changed his life and how you can push yourself with this practical method of self-development. From learning a new language to climbing a mountain, see how far you can challenge yourself to overcome your fears and self-imposed limitations. Packed with useful tips and tricks from Stoicism, Buddhism, CBT and popular psychology, this book encourages us to face our fears, embrace adversity and leave our comfort zones. Are you ready to get uncomfortable and build a more resilient mindset?
Author : Richard Oppenlander
Publisher : Beaufort Books
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 14,4 MB
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 0825306221
In Comfortably Unaware, Dr. Richard Oppenlander tackles the crucial issue of global depletion as it relates to food choice. We should all be committed, he tells us, to understanding the reality and consequences of our diet, the footprint it makes on our environment, and seek food products that are in the best interest of all living things. His forthright information and stark mental images are often disturbing-and that's how it should be. As the guardians of Planet Earth, we need to be shaken out of our complacency, to stop being comfortably unaware, and to understand the measures we must take to ensure the health and well-being of our planet-and of ourselves. Oppenlander
Author : Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 41,87 MB
Release : 2021-12-28
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1984881922
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the New York Times bestselling author of I'm Judging You, a hilarious and transformational book about how to tackle fear--that everlasting hater--and audaciously step into lives, careers, and legacies that go beyond even our wildest dreams Luvvie Ajayi Jones is known for her trademark wit, warmth, and perpetual truth-telling. But even she's been challenged by the enemy of progress known as fear. She was once afraid to call herself a writer, and nearly skipped out on doing a TED talk that changed her life because of imposter syndrome. As she shares in Professional Troublemaker, she's not alone. We're all afraid. We're afraid of asking for what we want because we're afraid of hearing "no." We're afraid of being different, of being too much or not enough. We're afraid of leaving behind the known for the unknown. But in order to do the things that will truly, meaningfully change our lives, we have to become professional troublemakers: people who are committed to not letting fear talk them out of the things they need to do or say to live free. With humor and honesty, and guided by the influence of her professional troublemaking Nigerian grandmother, Funmilayo Faloyin, Luvvie walks us through what we must get right within ourselves before we can do the things that scare us; how to use our voice for a greater good; and how to put movement to the voice we've been silencing--because truth-telling is a muscle. The point is not to be fearless, but to know we are afraid and charge forward regardless. It is to recognize that the things we must do are more significant than our fears. This book is about how to live boldly in spite of all the reasons we have to cower. Let's go!
Author : John H. Graves
Publisher : John Graves
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 39,55 MB
Release : 2012-04
Category : Finance, Personal
ISBN : 0983573123
You CAN afford a comfortable retirement. If you enjoy working in your garden, in your kitchen or in your garage, you will enjoy managing your retirement portfolio.
Author : Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 15,72 MB
Release : 2009-02-19
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0307489183
Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
Author : John Guzman
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,6 MB
Release : 2019-08-22
Category :
ISBN : 9781687881854
Does your lacking confidence hold you back? Do you struggle with social anxiety? Can't remember the last time you went out and started a conversation with somebody? As a socially-awkward person, it can feel a lot like you're on the outside-looking-in when it comes to events, gatherings or even the most basic social setting. If you've always been very shy, it can be almost impossible to think about starting a conversation, and you often feel like you're choking on something when it's your turn to speak. The good thing is, you're not alone. An estimated 15 million adults in the US suffer from social anxiety or shyness. This volume is the go-to guide in becoming a master in the art of social interaction and freeing yourself from anxiety. There's no gimmicks, extensive therapy or wacky techniques, it simply breaks down each vital component and will give you the confidence you need. Did you know that your lacking confidence may be putting people off talking to you? According to a 2017 study in the Journal of Neuroscience by Daniel Campbell-Meiklejohn, people will often back away from someone if they can sense their nervousness or discomfort, which makes it doubly painful for those who aren't so sure of themselves. This no-nonsense guide will show you: - How to make friends for life with just one conversation - It really is that easy! - Why your body language is making you unapproachable and how you can fix this with just a few simple steps! - The 3 confidence killers that are holding you back and the quick methods of getting rid of them! - The 9 stages of a memorable conversation and how you can easily follow this to avoid those awkward moments forever! - How to cheat your brain into remaining relaxed in situations where you would usually freak out - Why your current habits are making you invisible to those around you and how to stop this with a simple, natural adjustment - The secret list of top conversation hacks that work every single time! - Our simple secret weapon that will boost your confidence and how you can use it to your benefit! ...and much, much more! By relying on various scientific studies and all of this information available in one place, you will never have to suffer the crippling embarrassment or loneliness that comes with social anxiety or shyness ever again. You owe it to yourself to make this change! To start having great conversations, enjoying social settings and making friends for life, simply click 'Add to Cart' now!
Author : Anthony Gell
Publisher : Piatkus
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 45,65 MB
Release : 2014-11-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0349403414
'Full of seriously good leadership wisdom - a must read for those who aspire to greatness' Richard Koch, bestselling author of The 80/20 Principle 'One of the most stimulating books to read on leadership' Philip Kotler, Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management 'Loaded with practical, thought-provoking ideas on leadership that can profoundly affect your life' Brian Tracy, bestselling author of How the Best Leaders Lead and Eat That Frog! Have you ever wondered what characteristics are shared by successful business leaders? Have you ever asked yourself what it is that they do differently which makes them and their organisations stand out from the crowd? And what can you learn from them to ensure your own success? If so, The Book of Leadership is for you. Anthony Gell has conducted interviews with some of the most successful CEOs, entrepreneurs and business thinkers in the world, including Sir Terry Leahy, former CEO of Tesco, Richard Reed, founder of innocent drinks, Olaf Swantee, CEO of EE and Daniel Goleman, author of the bestselling Emotional Intelligence. Now for the first time, he is bringing together hours of exclusive interview footage into a single resource for anybody looking to improve their leadership skills. In The Book of Leadership he combines his own experiences as a CEO with those of the leaders he has interviewed to provide insights and advice in three core areas: * Part 1 looks at leaders as individuals and reveals the personal habits and attributes that have laid the foundations for their success. * Part 2 focuses on what it takes to build and motivate a world class team * Part 3 goes beyond team leadership to identify how the habits of effective leadership are carried through on a larger scale in organisations.
Author : Dr. Mardy Grothe
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 34,31 MB
Release : 2009-10-20
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0061978337
ox-y-mor-on-i-ca (OK-se-mor-ON-uh-ca) noun, plural: Any variety of tantalizing, self-contradictory statements or observations that on the surface appear false or illogical, but at a deeper level are true, often profoundly true. See also oxymoron, paradox. examples: "Melancholy is the pleasure of being sad." Victor Hugo "To lead the people, walk behind them." Lao-tzu "You'd be surprised how much it coststo look this cheap." Dolly Parton You won't find the word "oxymoronica" in any dictionary (at least not yet) because Dr. Mardy Grothe introduces it to readers in this delightful collection of 1,400 of the most provocative quotations of all time. From ancient thinkers like Confucius, Aristotle, and Saint Augustine to great writers like Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and G. B. Shaw to modern social observers like Woody Allen and Lily Tomlin, Oxymoronica celebrates the power and beauty of paradoxical thinking. All areas of human activity are explored, including love, sex and romance, politics, the arts, the literary life, and, of course, marriage and family life. The wise and witty observations in this book are as highly entertaining as they are intellectually nourishing and are sure to grab the attention of language lovers everywhere.
Author : Robert D. Brown
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 30,94 MB
Release : 2010-09-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1597269891
Robert Brown helps us see that a "thermally comfortable microclimate" is the very foundation of well-designed and well-used outdoor places. Brown argues that as we try to minimize human-induced changes to the climate and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels-as some areas become warmer, some cooler, some wetter, and some drier, and all become more expensive to regulate-good microclimate design will become increasingly important. In the future, according to Brown, all designers will need to understand climatic issues and be able to respond to their challenges. Brown describes the effects that climate has on outdoor spaces-using vivid illustrations and examples-while providing practical tools that can be used in everyday design practice. The heart of the book is Brown's own design process, as he provides useful guidelines that lead designers clearly through the complexity of climate data, precedents, site assessment, microclimate modification, communication, design, and evaluation. Brown strikes an ideal balance of technical information, anecdotes, examples, and illustrations to keep the book engaging and accessible. His emphasis throughout is on creating microclimates that attend to the comfort, health, and well-being of people, animals, and plants. Design with Microclimate is a vital resource for students and practitioners in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, and urban design.
