Author : Gregory Berns
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 23,83 MB
Release : 2006-08-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0805081313
Draws on such fields as neuoscience, economics, and evolutionary psychology to address the question of how to find a more satisfying way to live, arguing that the key to satisfaction lies in the complexity and challenge in one's life.
Author : Xingyun
Publisher : Buddha's Light Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,27 MB
Release : 2012-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 193229354X
A good idea can go a long way, and the best ideas can set us free. In "Four Insights for Finding Fulfillment," Venerable Master Hsing Yun puts forth four discoveries that, when practiced, can bring peace, happiness, and success. Drawn from the "Diamond Sutra"¿one of the most read, studied, and beloved Buddhist texts throughout the world¿the four insights show us how to give, how to help others, how to live our lives, and how to develop ourselves. Wrapped in Master Hsing Yun¿s penchant for storytelling and decades of Buddhist practice, "Four Insights for Finding Fulfillment" unlocks the "Diamond Sutra" like never before, guides readers to understand its essential teachings, and demonstrates how this ageless text has something to offer for all sentient beings.
Author : Emily Esfahani Smith
Publisher : Crown
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 16,28 MB
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 055344655X
In a culture obsessed with happiness, this wise, stirring book points the way toward a richer, more satisfying life. Too many of us believe that the search for meaning is an esoteric pursuit—that you have to travel to a distant monastery or page through dusty volumes to discover life’s secrets. The truth is, there are untapped sources of meaning all around us—right here, right now. To explore how we can craft lives of meaning, Emily Esfahani Smith synthesizes a kaleidoscopic array of sources—from psychologists, sociologists, philosophers, and neuroscientists to figures in literature and history such as George Eliot, Viktor Frankl, Aristotle, and the Buddha. Drawing on this research, Smith shows us how cultivating connections to others, identifying and working toward a purpose, telling stories about our place in the world, and seeking out mystery can immeasurably deepen our lives. To bring what she calls the four pillars of meaning to life, Smith visits a tight-knit fishing village in the Chesapeake Bay, stargazes in West Texas, attends a dinner where young people gather to share their experiences of profound loss, and more. She also introduces us to compelling seekers of meaning—from the drug kingpin who finds his purpose in helping people get fit to the artist who draws on her Hindu upbringing to create arresting photographs. And she explores how we might begin to build a culture that leaves space for introspection and awe, cultivates a sense of community, and imbues our lives with meaning. Inspiring and story-driven, The Power of Meaning will strike a profound chord in anyone seeking a life that matters.
Author : Marshall Goldsmith
Publisher : Currency
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 20,94 MB
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0593237277
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the steps to earning your path to fulfillment and living without regrets—from the world-renowned executive coach and New York Times bestselling author of Triggers and What Got You Here Won't Get You There ONE OF SUMMER’S BEST BUSINESS BOOKS: Inc., Society for Human Resource Management • “My life changed for the better when I started working with Marshall Goldsmith. The Earned Life is a wonderful book.”—Dr. Jim Yong Kim, served as president of the World Bank “We are living an earned life when the choices, risks, and effort we make in each moment align with an overarching purpose in our lives, regardless of the eventual outcome.” That’s the definition of an earned life. But for many of us, that pesky final phrase is a stumbling block: “regardless of the eventual outcome.” Not being attached to the outcome goes against everything we’re taught about achievement and fulfillment in modern society. But now, in his most personal and powerful work to date, world-renowned leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith offers a dazzling but simple approach that accommodates both our persistent need for achievement and the inescapable “stuff happens” unfairness of life. Taking inspiration from Buddhism, Goldsmith reveals that the key to living the earned life, unbound by regret, requires committing to a habit of earning and, crucially, connecting that habit to something greater than the isolated achievements of careerism. By grounding our achievements in a higher aspiration, he shows, we can avoid the easy temptation to wallow in regret. Goldsmith implores readers to avoid the Great Western Disease of “I’ll be happy when. . . .” He offers practical advice and exercises aimed at helping us shed the obstacles, especially the failures of imagination, that prevent us from creating our own fulfilling lives. With this book as their guide, readers can close the gap between what they plan to achieve and what they actually get done—and avoid the trap of existential regret, the kind that reroutes destinies and persecutes our memories. Packed with illuminating stories from Goldsmith’s legendary career as a coach to some of the world’s highest-achieving leaders as well as reflections on his own experiences, The Earned Life is a road map for ambitious people seeking a higher purpose. “Marshall Goldsmith is a wonderful coach, educator, and author.”—Albert Bourla, CEO, Pfizer
Author : Judy Holland
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 36,22 MB
Release : 2020-02-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1538130599
An empty nest does not have to be an empty life. Judy Holland shows you how to get back in touch with yourself, your partner, your life, AND your kids when the house is less-populated. The transition to the empty nest creates a void that can catapult you into existential crisis. Your zeal for climbing the career ladder, striving for social status, and collecting material things starts to subside, as is common in middle age. Friends and relatives may suffer from illness or pass away, bringing jarring reminders of mortality that trigger a need to make sense of it all. HappiNest helps you traverse this passage with grace by distilling the latest social science research and drawing from hundreds of interviews with those who have gone before you. Whether you’re seeking a renaissance in your romantic relationship, dealing with a boomerang child at home, or figuring out how to support aging parents, this book is for you. HappiNest explores a variety of challenges that arise when the house is suddenly empty or emptying, and Judy Holland provides tips and tools for managing the emotions and realities of this new life stage. From dealing with friends, career transitions, rekindling love or leaving a marriage, to reconnecting with genuine interests and passions, this road map will help guide you. There are hills, valleys, thickets, briar patches, and ditches ahead, as well as waterfalls that resolve into pristine ponds. With mindfulness, hard work, and knowledge of experiences, research, and wisdom from seasoned empty nesters, you can create the most golden phase of your life.
Author : Tal Ben-Shahar
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 44,34 MB
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1615197923
Even when everything is going wrong, the science of happiness can help you! Pioneering positive psychologist and New York Times–bestselling author Tal Ben-Shahar shows us how in Happier, No Matter What. Ben-Shahar busts the all-too-common ideas that success brings happiness and that we can seek happiness itself. When hard times thwart our success and steal our joy, these ideas actually invite despair by leaving us with nothing to do. But we can do something: We can climb the SPIRE—Ben-Shahar’s five-step staircase to hope and purpose. Spiritual: I am experiencing meaning. Physical: My body’s needs are met. Intellectual: I am learning. Relational: My friends support me. Emotional: I am allowed to feel. By truly living these five elements of well-being, we build the resilience to carry us through anything—from a personal loss to a global pandemic. Ben-Shahar’s all-new SPIRE method shows us the way to becoming “whole again”—and when we’re whole, we invite happiness in.
Author : Michelle McKinney Hammond
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 15,73 MB
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0736942149
Bestselling author Michelle McKinney Hammond encourages women to look beyond their daily activities and accomplishments to find true and lasting happiness by focusing on God's priorities. Delving into the life of the Shunammite woman (2 Kings 4), Michelle reveals a compelling story of deep longing, miraculous fulfillment, fading dreams, and the realization that God's provision never fails. In this thoughtful and enlightening book, readers will discover how to... live in joy while waiting for desires to come true surrender their longings to God's will and timing keep their faith strong in times of loss rest in the restorative power of worship create a vibrant relationship with God that never wanes This engaging look at the life of the Shunammite woman offers women a refreshing opportunity to realize the happiness God has planned for them.
Author : Dr Emily Shupert
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 12,54 MB
Release : 2018-01-25
Category :
ISBN : 9780692061480
Feeling lost in the pursuit of happiness and tired of going through the motions? If you're done with faking it, you are not alone! Research reveals that happiness is an elusive thing-but it doesn't have to be. There is a map you can follow to a better, more fulfilling place in life. Your work and life and be truly meaningful and fulfilling. Licensed therapist Dr. Emily Shupert and businessman Anthony M. Flynn created the 4 x 4 Happiness Model based on research, case studies, and their own real life stories. Their diverse perspectives-a single, Caucasian female from the suburbs and a married father, African-American male from the inner city-unite to bring you The Happiness Map, an actionable, proven plan for finding fulfillment in work and life.
Author : Despi Mayes
Publisher : Despi Media and Consulting LLC
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 20,51 MB
Release : 2024-01-24
Category : Self-Help
ISBN :
The Big Little Question is a practical guide for women on the hunt for lasting fulfillment. In an age that encourages you to seek an endless amount of achievement and perfection, Despi Mayes nudges you to relinquish those goals. Instead of endless striving, she presents a simple, potent process to uncover a deeper, intensely personal definition of success that will make your life uniquely fulfilling. Despi's debut book is a powerful self-development toolkit offering pragmatic advice, effective tips, and actionable exercises that will help you: Cultivate feelings of worthiness Stop people-pleasing and start setting effective boundaries Discover what you find satisfying Redefine success on your own terms Envision your ideal day and make it a reality Feel energized and inspired by your life Informed by her one-on-one coaching clients, dozens of interviews with professional women, and her own story, Despi has packed this book with real-life examples that make every chapter relatable and relevant. If you feel stuck, locked in a reactive cycle of confusion and overwhelm, The Big Little Question will show you the way to clarity, confidence, and lasting fulfillment.
Author : Anton Elohan Byers
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 34,62 MB
Release : 2009-11
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1440186685
Finding fulfillment is not dependent on success or achievement as defined by the culture you grew up in. Fulfillment is what occurs when you strip away what that culture has told you is real and you discover your natural self in the natural world. You are a product of, a part of and an expression of the natural world; and when you discover it, it discovers you and the most important and fundamental relationship of your life unfolds. When you become your natural self in the natural world, you open the doorway to fulfillment, as well as an infinite capacity for personal and spiritual growth. Let me show you the natural path to that doorway. Anton Elohan Byers ***** Reader quotes: ***** "Reaching fulfillment is something we greatly over complicate by typically first evaluating our past, figuring out what it means to our now, and then letting it guide our future. In this book, the author communicates efficiently through simple articulation that the path to fulfillment is far less complicated than we make it. By removing the unnecessary noise from the picture, I've already made amazing changes to my life and my perspective after reading this book. Thank you for this fantastic contribution to my life, and to the world." MT Phoenix, AZ. ***** "This is the simplest and most distilled path and method I've come across! Being a meditator who has followed several methods this one is deceptively simple. In the spirit of the book i'll stop here and not pile on more thoughts. Simple simple SIMPLE!" Rj ***** "I have been provided a simple, informative way to a better way of life. I'm amazed at the methods, enthused by the result. I've answered questions that otherwise may not have been. Thank you very much for the words that have impacted my spirit and day to day life! " Jim, Portland, OR http://www.intuisdom.com
