The Complete Idiot's Guide to Self-Testing Your Personality


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It really is all about you! Everyone loves taking personality tests. Presented in an easy-to-read format, this collection of entertaining and insightful self-scoring quizzes lets readers explore different aspects of their personalities with tests, such as “Am I a Risktaker?”; “Am I in the Right Career?”; “My Flirtation IQ”; and “Am I a Spender or a Saver?” • Personality tests are hot—a Google search for “online personality tests” produces over 3,150,000 hits • Personality tests are a staple in magazines, such as Cosmo, Glamour, and Men’s Health as well as online sites.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coping With Difficult People


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Easy ways of dealing with difficult people. Psychotherapist Arlene Matthews Uhl offers the most effective strategies for dealing with difficult people—from strangers and co-workers to friends and family—by characterizing the four major types and revealing specific methods to cope with them in every aspect of life. - Jargon-free, practical advice and strategies—for home and at work. - Unique approach based on behavioral patterns, not simply personality types. - Includes tactics on diffusing tense encounters in any situation. - Features tips for “cutting the cord” when personal relationships become too difficult.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness


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Learn the secrets of happiness. You’re no idiot, of course. You know how difficult to see the bright side of things when life seems to be a rut, much less in the face of adversity. But when you nurture a positive attitude, you also nurture your ability to find happiness in the moment—even if it doesn’t live up to your perfect expectations. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Psychology of Happiness offers insights into human nature and techniques that will help you regain the sense of joy. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The power of optimism and humor to enhance your outlook. • The blissful benefits of engaging in playful behavior and artistic expression. • The importance of nurturing positive relationships among friends and family. • The power of exercise and meditation to simulate joyful chemical reactions within the body.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Controlling Anxiety


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Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It raises your energy to help you deal with a tense situation in the office, study hard for an exam, or stay focused on an important speech. In general, it helps you function. However, when anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it becomes a disabling disorder. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Controlling Anxiety, readers will learn to- Understand the difference between what is normal anxiety and what's not. Spot anxiety triggers and boosters. Calm down with yoga and meditation. Make worries work in your favour.




The Complete Idiot's Guide To Managing Your Time


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The basics of how to manage time and prioritize, with solid advice on how to say "no" when responsibility just can't be handled.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beating Stress


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Decompress stress-now!Stress is one of the most significant factors impacting health and relationships. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Beating StressExpert authorSimple workbook to help readers keep track of progressFeatures the latest, cutting-edge information about stress-reducing methodsA comprehensive look at traditional and new age techniques.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alternative Medicine


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This comprehensive guide takes a balanced look at each alternative method, exploring its strengths and weaknesses, so that readers can make informed decisions.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Assertiveness


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Offers advice on increasing vocal self-confidence, projecting authority through body language, and arguing without losing one's temper