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The key to fulfilment in your work and life - by discovering what really energises you.

Do you find it hard to start a conversation and even harder maintaining it? Or maybe you feel like speechless and run out of words each time you meet new people? What if tell you that there is nothing wrong with you? What if I tell you that mastering conversations is a skill and you can easily acquire it? Those people you see acting with confidence and smoothly leading conversations are not born with that. In fact, many of the famous conservationists were at one point dead loss in conversations. Look, If you feel like the questions above somehow relate to you, I'd like to warmly welcome you and congratulate you. Lucky you! You have just stumbled onto the best resource to master conversations. In this book, I will walk you through some of the best tips and tricks that helped me personally strike up any conversations with anyone, anytime and anywhere. Here is the deal, In the book, you won't find me talking about some rocket science stuff or very complicated advice. No. I will simply outline some of the techniques I personally used and had so much success with. I will show you how you can easily start a conversation and break that uncomfortable ice. I will then walk you through the best ways to successfully maintain it. And how to make people cling you you like crazy. And most importantly, I will show you how to do all of that, without doing much of the talking and at times, without uttering a single word. If you are ready to change your social life, I am here to help.

This book is an eloquent guide to, and companion through, the long sleepless hours of the night. We come away from its soothing pages informed, consoled and armed with insights that will make us feel a lot less alone - as we wait for sleep, eventually, to come.

Do you want real sustainable life-changing abundance?Do you want to learn how to create abundance in all areas of your life?Abundance by Design teaches you how to make the RIGHT decisions that will take you where you really want to be in your life. Learn from 13 experts who use Human Design to help guide and motivate them to achieve personal success. Through their autobiographical stories and examples in this book you will: Recognize the forces that influence your every thought, emotion and action while learning how to maintain your focus and direction. Learn how to integrate your Human Design with your beliefs, values, desires, life purpose and stay energized, passionate, on target and aligned with creating an authentic, abundant life. Discover your life purpose and reconnect with your true desires and Understand why this is the MOST important thing you must do to change your financial future. Isn't it time to write a new story - your own story - where you create the success and abundance you deserve in the way that is right for you?If you've ever felt that you're not lovable, abundant, vital, supported, powerful, purposeful and valuable, this book will help you discover that the opposite is Truth. -Karen Curry ParkerThe real answer to success, wealth, love, health and happiness is found in your process of personal transformation using Human Design, a scientific system.Human Design is rich and complex; it involves a lot of data. The system is a synthesis of Eastern and Western Astrology, the Chinese I'Ching, the Kabbalah, the Hindu Chakra System and Quantum Physics.

This booklet introduces Dr. Max Gerson and the foundation of the Gerson Therapy, that cancer and most chronic diseases are able to manifest in the body because of toxicity and nutritional deficiency. Charlotte Gerson gives an overview of the Gerson Therapy and reviews some of the methods used in the program. Also included are factual case histories of individuals confronted with breast cancer and their stories of recovery using Gerson Therapy.

An in-depth exploration of what really lies behind our problematic behavioural patterns in the workplace, and a blueprint for the emotional skills we need to overcome them.

Communicating with a loved one who has borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be fraught with explosive emotions and intense conflict.

A body-focused, trauma-informed art therapy that will appeal to art therapists, somatic experiencing practitioners, bodyworkers, artists, and mental health professionalsWhile art therapy traditionally focuses on therapeutic image-making and the cognitive or symbolic interpretation of these creations, Cornelia Elbrecht instructs readers how to facilitate the body-focused approach of guided drawing. Clients draw with both hands and eyes closed as they focus on their felt sense. Physical pain, tension, and emotions are expressed without words through bilateral scribbles. Clients then, with an almost massage-like approach, find movements that soothe their pain, discharge inner tension and emotions, and repair boundary breaches. Archetypal shapes allow therapists to safely structure the experience in a nonverbal way. Sensorimotor art therapy is a unique and self-empowering application of somatic experiencing--it is both body-focused and trauma-informed in approach--and assists clients who have experienced complex traumatic events to actively respond to overwhelming experiences until they feel less helpless and overwhelmed and are then able to repair their memories of the past. Elbrecht provides readers with the context of body-focused, trauma-informed art therapy and walks them through the thinking behind and process of guided drawing--including 100 full-color images from client sessions that serve as helpful examples of the work.

The author of "The Great Cholesterol Con" argues against taking statins and contends that high cholesterol does not cause heart disease. This is extended to suggest the only beneficiary of statins is the pharmaceutical industry.

The second edition of Positive Psychology features ground-breaking evidence and thinking on the topics of happiness, flow, optimism, motivation and more. Discover how to increase happiness levels, what obstacles to flourishing affect our day-to-day lives and how to apply positive psychology to diverse professional disciplines. The authors map the key positive psychology interventions available and discuss their merits with an emphasis on practice and evaluation. Ilona Boniwell and Aneta Tunariu skilfully combine a breadth of information about positive psychology with reflective questions, critical commentary and up-to-date research. Written in a witty, engaging and contemporary manner, this new edition includes: . Chapter summaries to help you check your understanding and speed up your revision. Experiments boxes to highlight research methodologies and contextualize the latest psychological findings. Personal development exercises to enhance your skills in wellbeing . Review questions to test your knowledge. Suggested resources to make your study time more efficient. Time out boxes to highlight key concepts and thinkers . Think about it boxes to develop your critical thinking skills. Measurement tools to introduce you to current thinking and debates . Mock essay questions to help you practise for your exam. Further reflection topics to delve deeper. Links to media materials within as well as beyond the typical academic literature. End of chapter quizzes to help you check your understandingPositive Psychology is essential reading for students taking modules in positive psychology and wellbeing; will be of interest to students of applied, coaching and sports psychology; and can help develop practising psychologists, coaches, counsellors and researchers interested in this burgeoning field of mental wellbeing and human happiness."A highly recommended resource for teaching and studying positive psychology. Up-to-date, incorporating both the history and the latest developments in this field. Very clearly laid out, with key topics and concepts explained well along with practical learning activities for the use in classroom and/or for students' individual learning."Vanessa King, MAPP (UPenn), Board Member Action for Happiness

Over two thousand years ago, Hippocrates said that all disease begins in the gut. Now backed by extensive scientific research, this idea still holds true today. In Healthy Gut, Healthy You, clinician and researcher Dr. Michael Ruscio shows how modern lifestyle changes and the widespread use of antibiotics have made our guts—and the essential bacteria they contain—more vulnerable than ever before.The good news is that almost any ailment—including depression, fatigue, weight gain, autoimmunity, insomnia, and hypothyroidism—can be healed. The key is not just managing the symptoms but treating the root cause: the gut. Restoring this crucial part of your overall health improves the performance of your whole body from the inside out—and it’s easier than you think to get started.You don’t have to follow crazy diets or spend a fortune to get healthy. Instead, read this book to discoverhow the gut works and its role in your body,practical diet and lifestyle advice to support your gut health,simple and actionable tools to repair your gut, andan innovative, user-friendly plan to heal, support, and revitalize your gut.A vibrant, healthy you begins with your gut—start healing your body today!Over two thousand years ago, Hippocrates said that all disease begins in the gut. Now backed by extensive scientific research, this idea still holds true today. In Healthy Gut, Healthy You, clinician and researcher Dr. Michael Ruscio shows how modern lifestyle changes and the widespread use of antibiotics have made our guts—and the essential bacteria they contain—more vulnerable than ever before.The good news is that almost any ailment—including depression, fatigue, weight gain, autoimmunity, insomnia, and hypothyroidism—can be healed. The key is not just managing the symptoms but treating the root cause: the gut. Restoring this crucial part of your overall health improves the performance of your whole body from the inside out—and it’s easier than you think to get started.You don’t have to follow crazy diets or spend a fortune to get healthy. Instead, read this book to discoverhow the gut works and its role in your body,practical diet and lifestyle advice to support your gut health,simple and actionable tools to repair your gut, andan innovative, user-friendly plan to heal, support, and revitalize your gut.A vibrant, healthy you begins with your gut—start healing your body today!

"After years of debate and inquiry, the key to a great marriage remained shrouded in mystery. Until now..."--Carol Dweck, author of Mindset: The New Psychology of SuccessEli J. Finkel's insightful and ground-breaking investigation of marriage clearly shows that the best marriages today are better than the best marriages of earlier eras. Indeed, they are the best marriages the world has ever known. He presents his findings here for the first time in this lucid, inspiring guide to modern marital bliss.The All-or-Nothing Marriage reverse engineers fulfilling marriages--from the "traditional" to the utterly nontraditional--and shows how any marriage can be better.The primary function of marriage from 1620 to 1850 was food, shelter, and protection from violence; from 1850 to 1965, the purpose revolved around love and companionship. But today, a new kind of marriage has emerged, one oriented toward self-discover, self-esteem, and personal growth. Finkel combines cutting-edge scientific research with practical advice; he considers paths to better communication and responsiveness; he offers guidance on when to recalibrate our expectations; and he even introduces a set of must-try "lovehacks."This is a book for the newlywed to the empty nester, for those thinking about getting married or remarried, and for anyone looking for illuminating advice that will make a real difference to getting the most out of marriage today.

Ekman and Friesen''s breakthrough research on the facial expression of emotion uses scores of photographs showing emotions of surprise, fear, disgust, anger, happiness, and sadness. The authors of UNMASKING THE FACE explain how to identify these basic emotions correctly and how to tell when people try to mask, simulate, or neutralize them. It features several practical exercises that help actors, teachers, salesmen, counselors, nurses, law-enforcement personnel and physicians -- and everyone else who deals with people -- to become adept, perceptive readers of the facial expressions of emotions.

'A rich and powerful pathway to a fully human spiritual life… Excellent… please read it.'JOHN BRADSHAWCarl Gustav Jung described the addict's craving as a 'thirst for wholeness.' Christina Grof, a pioneer in the transpersonal p

Widely regarded as the state-of-the-science reference on attachment, this handbook interweaves theory and cutting-edge research with clinical applications. Leading researchers examine the origins and development of attachment theory; present biological and evolutionary perspectives; and explore the role of attachment processes in relationships, including both parent-child and romantic bonds. Implications for mental health and psychotherapy are addressed, with reviews of exemplary attachment-oriented interventions for children and adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Contributors discuss best practices in assessment and critically evaluate available instruments and protocols.

An original and comprehensive look at what it is we seek when we set off on an adventure abroad - and at how we can travel better, so that our experiences overseas become truly transformative and memorable.

'An optimistic, accessible way to start thinking about change' - Financial Times Who Moved My Cheese? offered millions of readers relief for an evergreen problem: unanticipated and unwelcome change.

A step-by-step guide to creating your community - from small groups that 'get' you, to larger and more focused groups that promote positive change. And, through belonging, how to live a more mindful, connected, and happy life.

The long-awaited follow up to the million copy bestseller Getting Things Done, this is the how-to manual for the next generation, helping teenagers navigate an increasingly complex world

A Degree in a Book: Psychology, authored by Dr. Alan Porter, is a remarkable exploration into the human mind. Published in 2018 by Arcturus Publishing Ltd, this book delves into the intricate world of psychology, making it accessible to everyone. Dr. Porter, with his adept understanding of the subject, simplifies complex theories and concepts, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in understanding human behavior. The book is an amalgamation of years of extensive research and knowledge. It's a deep dive into the world of psychology, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the subject. The genre of this book is educational, making it perfect for both psychology students and enthusiasts. Published by Arcturus Publishing Ltd, the book promises quality content that is both enlightening and engaging. So, if you're looking to gain a degree worth of knowledge in psychology, this book is your go-to guide.

The author explains how alcoholism can be diagnosed and understood by professionals and the lay person; by examining the detailed case histories of Jung, the author gives graphic examples of its psychological and behavioural manifestations.

"A Natural History of Human Morality" offers the most detailed account to date of the evolution of human moral psychology. Based on extensive experimental data comparing great apes and human children, Michael Tomasello reconstructs how early humans gradually became an ultra-cooperative and, eventually, a moral species. There were two key evolutionary steps, each founded on a new way that individuals could act together as a plural agent "we". The first step occurred as ecological challenges forced early humans to forage together collaboratively or die. To coordinate these collaborative activities, humans evolved cognitive skills of joint intentionality, ensuring that both partners knew together the normative standards governing each role. To reduce risk, individuals could make an explicit joint commitment that "we" forage together and share the spoils together as equally deserving partners, based on shared senses of trust, respect, and responsibility. The second step occurred as human populations grew and the division of labor became more complex. Distinct cultural groups emerged that demanded from members loyalty, conformity, and cultural identity. In becoming members of a new cultural "we", modern humans evolved cognitive skills of collective intentionality, resulting in culturally created and objectified norms of right and wrong that everyone in the group saw as legitimate morals for anyone who would be one of "us". As a result of this two-stage process, contemporary humans possess both a second-personal morality for face-to-face engagement with individuals and a group-minded "objective" morality that obliges them to the moral community as a whole.

A must-read for every parent: Dr Stuart Shanker offers a support system for children and parents designed to help them deal productively with stress, find equilibrium and, ultimately, thrive.