The Highly Sensitive Person`s Guide to Dealing with Toxic People
Protect your energy. Set boundaries. Reclaim your power from narcissistic abuse and emotional manipulation.If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) or empath, you may struggle with people-pleasing, anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm--especially when dealing with narcissists, manipulators, or other toxic people. Gaslighting, covert put-downs, emotional hoovering, and hidden manipulation can leave you second-guessing yourself and feeling drained. So how do you protect yourself without losing your compassion?Grounded in evidence-based CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), this practical survival guide gives you clear tools to recognize toxic behavior, set boundaries, and heal from narcissistic abuse.In this book, you will learn how to: Identify gaslighting, projection, hoovering, and other common manipulation tacticsStop people-pleasing and set strong, healthy emotional boundariesProtect yourself from narcissistic, antisocial, sociopathic, and emotionally abusive behaviorNavigate toxic dynamics in dating, marriage, divorce, coparenting, parenting, and the workplaceRecover from hidden trauma, emotional abuse, and PTSD-related stressRebuild self-trust, confidence, and coping skills as a survivorPreserve your empathy and sensitivity without becoming a targetWhether you're divorcing a narcissistic partner, dealing with a self-absorbed coworker, healing from a toxic relationship, or trying to survive a nightmare family dynamic, this book offers a clear, practical toolbox for recovery and self-protection.If you're ready to stop feeling manipulated and start living free from emotional abuse, this guide will help you move forward with strength.
Healing the Shame That Binds You
"I used to drink," writes John Bradshaw, "to solve the problems caused by drinking. The more I drank to relieve my shame-based loneliness and hurt, the more I felt ashamed." Shame is the motivator behind our toxic behaviors: the compulsion, co-dependency, addiction and drive to superachieve that breaks down the family and destroys personal lives. This book has helped millions identify their personal shame, understand the underlying reasons for it, address these root causes and release themselves from the shame that binds them to their past failures. Key Features This is not just a recovery book. Among other things, it is a classic book on identifying and working through unresolved family issues. Includes affirmations, visualizations, inner voice and feeling exercises. Strong supporting studies make this a popular book with counselors and other professionals. Completely updated and revised
The Art of Belief
This book explores the concept of belief as a foundational force that shapes perception, behavior, and life outcomes. It examines how thoughts influence beliefs and how beliefs, in turn, guide decisions, habits, and personal direction. Through discussions of mindset, conscious creation, gratitude, forgiveness, and mental clarity, the book presents a structured framework for understanding how individuals can transform limiting patterns into constructive perspectives. It also introduces themes such as the Law of Attraction, the power of visualization, and the idea of aligning personal intention with a broader universal awareness, offering insight into how internal narratives shape external results. The content is designed for readers interested in personal development, mindset transformation, and purpose-driven living. Adopting a reflective and practical approach, it combines philosophical concepts with applied exercises and step-by-step strategies that encourage self-examination, emotional discipline, and intentional action. The book presents belief formation as a learnable process grounded in awareness, responsibility, and consistent mental training, providing tools to cultivate resilience, clarity, and long-term personal growth.
Love Is Unconditional
Love Is Unconditional is a spiritual memoir that details one woman's transformative journey from a tumultuous childhood to a life of spiritual enlightenment. Born to a mentally ill mother, whose unpredictable emotional and physical abuse clouded her early years, and a distant father whose work and personal life kept him absent, the author navigates the challenges of a fractured family dynamic. By her mid-adolescence, these challenges culminated in leaving the family home.This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a period of homelessness, during which the author relied heavily on the graciousness of peers, their families, and the social system for support. Concurrent with-and possibly resulting from-her traumatic childhood, the author's life-altering out-of-body experience as a small child ignited a profound connection with the spiritual realm. This connection became a beacon of hope and guidance that unfolded during the most chaotic period of her life.By sharing her story, the author aims to inspire those who have faced similar adversities, offering a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of spiritual connection. The memoir is not merely a recounting of past events but a beacon of hope for others, encouraging readers to explore their own spiritual path and rediscover their connection with Source.
The Experience Effect
The Experience Effect is not written by a seasoned author with shelves of books behind him, nor by an academic with credentials and certificates to prove his worth. It is the voice of a young man, Ethan, who dared to believe that an idea, born in faith and conviction, could change the way we see the world. Ethan never set out to be a writer. He does not love reading, nor does he enjoy writing. Yet, when doors closed-when universities and institutions dismissed his vision because of "lack of experience"-he refused to let that be the end of the story. Instead, he turned rejection into fuel, letting it affirm the very truth he was trying to share: that experience, or the absence of it, shapes every opportunity, every decision, and every destiny. With no credentials but with courage, with no manuscript but with spoken words transcribed, Ethan found the one platform that could not deny him: publishing. By the grace of God, The Experience Effect was born. This book is not simply pages bound together; it is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of an idea that would not die. If you have ever been told you are not enough, this is your invitation to believe again.
STOP IT! Who you think you are is running your life
STOP IT! Who you think you are is running your lifeIdentity drives behaviour. Behaviour drives outcomes. Change identity first. The book that exposes the invisible system behind your results.You are not broken.You are not unlucky.You are not behind.You are simply living inside an identity you never chose. Your self-image is silently running your behaviour, shaping your decisions, and setting invisible limits on what you believe is possible.This book is not about motivation. It is about identity.Using a practical, no-nonsense framework, you will learn how to expose the beliefs that control you, rebuild your self-concept, and finally live from the version of you that has been waiting underneath.Because who you think you are changes everything.
When The Stars Remembered Me
This book is for the ones who saw their own broken home before the broken worldWho survived while waiting for deathWho lost their voice somewhere in their own house while found solitude in silence.Who never felt enough in their own house.This book is a hug to all those who once wanted to die but now they are living for themself.
Becoming A Good Person
Keep it simple. As you negotiate your way through life, strive to become a good person. Of all the labels that you can wear, the label of being a good person is the most important. This book is about self-improvement, it is not where you start out that is important. It is where you end up that truly matters. Strive to become a good person!
Repatterned
Most of us do not choose our conflicts. We repeat them.The same arguments. The same reactions. The same sharp words we swore we would never say again.Masha Rusanov spent years believing her ability to avoid conflict was a superpower. Then came a too-bright caf矇, a marriage-ending conversation, and a single breath that changed everything. That exhale did not save the marriage, but gave her enough space to see a different path forward.Repatterned: How to Transform Your Conflict Defaults and Reclaim Your Life is for anyone who has ever asked, "Why do I keep reacting like this, even when I know better?"Through the Exhale-Explore-Engage(R) method, this book offers a framework for interrupting emotional autopilot and reclaiming your voice in moments that matter most by learning to pause, get curious, and choose differently.Conflict behavior is a pattern. And patterns can be changed.Your nervous system is wired for safety. Your soul is wired for truth. This book shows you how to honor both.
Your Guide to Being Human
Have you ever felt like life is harder than it should be? That you're just surviving and not truly living, stuck in a cycle of stress, exhaustion, pain, or anxiety? Well, you're not alone. What if the answers aren't outside you but already within you? This book is your manual for rediscovering how to: - Unlock physical, emotional, and energetic ease - Identify and rewire the programming that keeps you stuck in cycles of tension and self-doubt - Slow down and become truly present in your body and mind - Cultivate deep peace, even when life is chaotic - Maximise your potential with simple daily practices More than a book, this is a roadmap to freedom. Whether you're dealing with physical pain, emotional overwhelm, or simply craving a more connected way to live, this guide will help you understand how your body and mind are designed to work naturally. It's time to re-connect with your inner compass. It's time to shift from surviving to thriving! "Your Guide to Being Human is a wonderfully simple, enjoyable, and fascinating book that offers a path to a better life. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to find peace and optimise their potential in today's stressful modern world." Dr Melanie Salmon, QEC "Packed with practical advice and activities for being a healthier, happier human." Sandy C Newbigging, author of Mind Calm and Mind Detox
The Quit Cannabis Handbook
Millions of people use cannabis quite happily every day - until, for some, it simply stops working like it used to. In the early years, getting high can feel expansive. Music sounds better, colours are brighter, perception is heightened and the vibe feels stronger.Over time, however, with prolonged or heavy use, many people find they are no longer using for pleasure but out of habit. At this point, our relationship with weed may start to get in the way of clarity and progress.We might decide it's time to take a break or quit altogether - only to discover it's far harder than expected. Maybe you've tried to quit before but never been able to make that final break from a habit that no longer serves you.The Quit Cannabis Handbook using the Clearhead method will help you prepare properly and show you how to avoid the traps that may have made previous attempts tougher than they needed to be.How being hard on yourself is driving you towards self-sabotage and away from the things in life that are really important to you.Why quitting will help you remember what it truly feels like to be emotionally balanced again.Experience the power of breaking free from something that you were once obsessed with and now is no longer part of your life.The Clearhead method is designed to guide you through the preparation, adjustment, and withdrawal stages of quitting cannabis with real empathy and no judgement.The Quit Cannabis Handbook helps you make informed, compassionate choices about your relationship with weed - and supports you through the physical, emotional, and psychological changes that follow as you make this positive life change.
Built Your Own System
Real change doesn't happen suddenly. It compounds quietly, daily.Most people don't fail because they lack motivation. They fail in the delay the phase where effort is real, but results are still invisible. When progress feels slow, they restart, overthink, or quit, mistaking time lag for failure.This book teaches a different approach: build habits that survive real life. Not perfect routines built for ideal days, but a personal system designed for busy schedules, low energy, stress, and setbacks. You'll learn how habits are shaped by awareness, environment, attention, standards, and identity and how to use those levers to create consistency that lasts.Inside, you'll learn how to: Stop chasing intensity and start protecting continuity (so progress can compound)Use awareness to break automatic patterns and regain controlBuild identity-based habits so your actions become evidence, not wishful thinkingDefine a minimum standard that keeps you consistent on hard daysReduce friction by designing your environment for follow-throughProtect focus by reducing interference and decision fatigueStay consistent when life gets hard without letting disruption damage identityReturn without guilt, overcompensation, or "starting over"Create a flexible habit system that bends without breakingReview and evolve your system as life changes without self-judgmentYou'll also find short reflection prompts and simple exercises throughout (including A Short Pause, Identity Check, and Define a Minimum Standard) to help you apply each chapter immediately.You don't need perfect conditions. You need a system built for real life.
The Motivational Ghost
A UNIQUE BLEND OF QUIRKY HUMOR, GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT DISGUISED AS GHOST LORE. Is a ghost a spirit, an energy, or a banana? What if I told you it's all three? Why do European ghosts wear white sheets? Why do Asian ghosts have bad hair? Why aren't ghosts souls or invisible flying eyeball wheels? Hint: it's in the Bible. And what kind answered Edison's ghost phone? Answering "What is a ghost?" reveals what really shapes our lives-perspective. The Motivational Ghost shows us how to finally see what's holding us back. Plus: How the ghost of a samurai's head literally rules Tokyo. Why Golden Boys are the creepiest of all haunted dolls.Why a toilet ghost is a good thing and phantom termites aren't. Meet the five most outrageous ghost hunting pioneers you've never heard of and the philosophical razors they used to overcome failure. Why Catherine Crowe, who gave us poltergeists, walked the streets of Edinburgh naked-in winter! And how she finally escaped the insane asylum by utilizing Hume's Razor. How a failed fruit farmer used vegetable ghosts to become the world's first, and most controversial, ghost hunter. Answer: he understood Hitchens' Razor cuts both ways. Learning about ghosts teaches us how to see things we didn't realize were there all along. And ghost hunting pioneers show us how the right philosophical hack helps us cut to the truth.Plus an honest and raw look at how ghosts helped me overcome my embarrassing failures-including scams, sabotage, and literal insanity-to finally find success on the far side of the world, at a haunted manor overlooking the sea. Oh, and it includes the dumbest ghost encounter you've never heard of. Motivational Monsters(R) offers critical life skills disguised as monster lore-short, funny, effective.
Darkness of the Heart
Beyond the Shadows of the SoulThere comes a moment in every human life when the world seems to lose its luster-not because the landscape has changed, but because the light within has flickered low. Darkness of the Heart is not merely a book about sadness; it is a meticulously crafted mirror held up to the silent, shadowed corners of our souls that we often fear to visit alone.In this evocative work, Dr. Waleed Atef invites us on a profound journey into the depths of the human psyche, where the only sound is the echo of unspoken pain. The narrative begins at the very point we often avoid: "The Darkness of the Beginning," where accumulated disappointments form a shroud over our true selves. Through chapters that blend clinical insight with poetic vulnerability, the book navigates the labyrinth of psychological pain, the biting cold of loneliness, the weight of oppression, and the hollow ache of separation that leaves us feeling like strangers in our own lives.Dr. Atef does not offer hollow promises or quick fixes. Instead, he walks beside the reader as a silent companion, teaching us how to converse with our pain rather than flee from it. The core of this work lies in the transformative belief that acknowledging our darkness is the first true step toward reclaiming our light. It suggests that every crack in the soul is, in fact, an opening where hope can finally seep back in. Darkness of the Heart is a call to reconcile with our wounded selves and to rebuild what time has weathered with a new sense of awareness and grace. It is a journey from being lost to being found, and from fading out to glowing once again.
The Comeback Edit
Some stories break you open. Others set you free. This one does both.After surviving months in the ICU, the loss of her leg, and a life-altering health crisis, Tammy Gibson learned a truth few people talk about: survival may save your life, but it isn't meant to be where you stay.The Comeback Edit: Life Beyond Survival Mode is for women who have endured the chapters they never asked for and are quietly asking, What now? It's a faith-rooted, honest guide for moving beyond simply getting through and into a life marked by clarity, courage, and intention.This is not a story about bouncing back or pretending the hard things didn't matter. It's about editing what no longer serves you, releasing the pressure to perform strength, and allowing God to meet you in the space beyond survival.Through personal storytelling, reflection, and hard-won insight, Tammy invites you to: Understand why survival mode lingers long after the crisis endsRedefine resilience in a way that sustains youReclaim identity after loss, burnout, or disruptionTrust that God is still at work, even in the unfinished placesStep into your next chapter with confidence and faithWritten with compassion, depth, and hope, The Comeback Edit reminds you that what you've survived matters - and so does what you choose next.Your story isn't over.It's simply ready for an edit.
Faith In Motion
FAITH IN MOTION is a 13-step survivor's guide for anyone who's ever thought, "I know I'm meant for more... but I'm tired, stuck, or unsure how to move forward."In this powerful book, Dr. Michelle Mras, PhD, brings Napoleon Hill's timeless Think and Grow Rich principles down to earth-through lived experience, relatable examples, and a faith-forward, action-first perspective designed for real life.Michelle doesn't teach from theory alone. She writes from the trenches: navigating devastating setbacks, including a Traumatic Brain Injury and her ongoing battle with breast cancer, and discovering how to rise again-one decision, one belief, one step at a time.Inside, you'll experience 13 chapters that guide you through Hill's core principles through a survivor's lens.Michelle's chapters help you translate each principle into practical, modern-day growth-especially if you want examples that feel human, heartfelt, and applicable right now.Each chapter includes Michelle's original chapters from The 13 Steps to Riches book series and an added layer of insight through featured celebrity excerpts, including names such as Dr. Denis Waitley, Sharon Lechter, Michael E. Gerber, Erik Swanson, Kevin Harrington, Marie Diamond, Loral Langemeier, Greg S. Reid, Jim Cathcart, and more-bringing extra perspective, encouragement, and momentum to every chapter.Because as Michelle reminds us, every day is a gift, tomorrow isn't promised, and every moment is a chance to be the best version of you-unapologetically.ABOUT THE AUTHORDr. Michelle Mras stands as one of today's most compelling voices in transformational leadership and authentic storytelling. As the visionary CEO of Mras Incorporated, she has cultivated a global platform that transcends traditional boundaries of personal development and executive coaching. Her extraordinary journey from survivor to international thought leader exemplifies the profound power of resilience, demonstrating how life's most devastating challenges can become the cornerstone of unprecedented impact. Through her unwavering commitment to truth and courage, Dr. Mras has established herself as a beacon for individuals and organizations seeking to unlock their authentic potential and create lasting change in their personal and professional spheres.This book was published by Integrity Publishing International (IntegrityPub.com).
The Lie is Loud
The Lie Is Loud: Silence the Noise, Step into Who You AreThe lie is loud.And for many women, it has shaped how they live, lead, and see themselves.It sounds like self-doubt, chronic stress, exhaustion, and the quiet belief that you should be able to handle more. It shows up as burnout, disconnection, emotional eating, people-pleasing, and a nervous system stuck in survival mode.In The Lie Is Loud, transformation coach and speaker Monica Connolly guides women through a trauma-informed, compassionate journey of self-discovery, emotional healing, and identity reclamation. This is not a book about fixing yourself. It is a book about understanding why you feel the way you do and learning how to return to who you are beneath the noise.Blending personal story, nervous system education, and holistic healing insight, this book helps women who feel overwhelmed, lost, or stuck reconnect with clarity, confidence, and purpose in a sustainable way.Inside this book, you'll explore: How to recognize the lies that keep women trapped in burnout, self-criticism, and overfunctioningWhy nervous system dysregulation impacts your mindset, health, and emotional resilienceHow chronic stress and unhealed patterns shape identity and self-worthPractical ways to move from chaos to clarity without hustle or burnoutHow to rebuild trust with yourself and make aligned decisionsWhat it means to heal emotionally and step into confidence and consistencyThis book is for women navigating life transitions, identity loss, chronic stress, or emotional exhaustion. For women who have spent years being the strong one and are ready for healing that honors both the body and the mind.The Lie Is Loud is a trauma-informed personal growth book for women who want more than motivation. It is an invitation to slow down, regulate the nervous system, reconnect with inner truth, and choose clarity over chaos.If you are searching for a self-help book for overwhelmed women, a guide to healing burnout, or a grounded approach to emotional wellness and identity, this book will meet you exactly where you are.
The Motivational Ghost
A UNIQUE BLEND OF QUIRKY HUMOR, GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT DISGUISED AS GHOST LORE. Is a ghost a spirit, an energy, or a banana? What if I told you it's all three? Why do European ghosts wear white sheets? Why do Asian ghosts have bad hair? Why aren't ghosts souls or invisible flying eyeball wheels? Hint: it's in the Bible. And what kind answered Edison's ghost phone? Answering "What is a ghost?" reveals what really shapes our lives-perspective. The Motivational Ghost shows us how to finally see what's holding us back. Plus: How the ghost of a samurai's head literally rules Tokyo. Why Golden Boys are the creepiest of all haunted dolls.Why a toilet ghost is a good thing and phantom termites aren't. Meet the five most outrageous ghost hunting pioneers you've never heard of and the philosophical razors they used to overcome failure. Why Catherine Crowe, who gave us poltergeists, walked the streets of Edinburgh naked-in winter! And how she finally escaped the insane asylum by utilizing Hume's Razor. How a failed fruit farmer used vegetable ghosts to become the world's first, and most controversial, ghost hunter. Answer: he understood Hitchens' Razor cuts both ways. Learning about ghosts teaches us how to see things we didn't realize were there all along. And ghost hunting pioneers show us how the right philosophical hack helps us cut to the truth.Plus an honest and raw look at how ghosts helped me overcome my embarrassing failures-including scams, sabotage, and literal insanity-to finally find success on the far side of the world, at a haunted manor overlooking the sea. Oh, and it includes the dumbest ghost encounter you've never heard of. Motivational Monsters(R) offers critical life skills disguised as monster lore-short, funny, effective.
The Prosperous Heart
Create a sense of security and abundance in your life today by applying Julia Cameron's bestselling Artist's Way techniques to the topic of prosperity.In this dynamic creative-renewal program, New York Times bestselling author Julia Cameron presents a twelve-week program for using your creative heart and soul to lead you to prosperity in all the areas of your life. With inspiring new daily tools and strategies that follow in the footsteps of Cameron's groundbreaking Artist's Way, this book guides readers in developing a life that is as full and as satisfying as they ever thought possible. Drawing on her decades of experience working with artists as an expert on the creative process, Cameron shines a clear light on the path to forging a direct relationship between the passion that ignites our creative work and the more practical aspects of living our lives (for example, how one can keep a roof over their head without losing track of their soul!) In this wise volume, Cameron gives readers the courage and permission to live their lives as they create their art: purposely and fully.
Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate?
Jim Alstott's spiritual awakening didn't happen on a mountaintop in Nepal; it happened on a Florida beach at nearly 400 pounds, exhausted, broken, and ready to give up. That night, a voice that wasn't quite his own told him things would change. And they did.Blending irreverent humor with profound spiritual inquiry, Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was it Something I Ate? traces one man's magical, mystical journey through Dolores Cannon's twelve stages of awakening, with each chapter anchored by the song that defined it. From seeing his deceased great-grandfather at age four to receiving prophetic dreams that saved his son's life, Jim chronicles fifty-nine years of experiences that defy explanation with raw honesty and occasional profanity.This isn't your typical spiritual memoir. There are no gurus, no easy answers, and definitely no promise you'll float away on a cloud of enlightenment. Instead, Jim offers something better: permission to trust your own experiences, validation that you're not crazy, and proof that spiritual awakening is messy, uncomfortable, and absolutely worth it.For readers of Untamed and The Midnight Library who crave authenticity over dogma, this is your permission slip to embrace the beautiful chaos of waking up. Sometimes the most profound spiritual experiences happen when you're too tired to fight them off with logic.
Metal, Glass and Miracles
The crash did more than bend metal and scatter glass - it unraveled the woman I had spent years becoming. In a single breath, my world shifted into the unfamiliar landscape of trauma, where resilience was learned in the quiet spaces between fear and hope, and strength was carved from moments I thought would break me. In the darkness, I discovered that refusing to surrender - choosing to believe in light you cannot yet see - turns mere survival into the slow, sacred work of rebuilding yourself stronger than before.
Shaken Awake
A hidden truth. A life turned upside down. A journey that changes everything.In Shaken Awake, Marie Lynne Desrochers shares the remarkable true story of discovering her biological family and the profound personal awakening that followed. What begins as a search for answers soon becomes a transformative journey through identity, family bonds, spiritual insight, and the deep human longing for belonging.Spanning countries, cultures, and generations, this deeply personal memoir explores how long-buried secrets shape our lives-and how facing them can open the door to healing, connection, and unexpected grace.With warmth, vulnerability, and quiet wisdom, Desrochers reflects on love, loss, motherhood, partnership, and the invisible threads that bind us to one another. Her story invites readers to question their own assumptions, listen more closely to their inner voice, and embrace the possibility of profound change at any stage of life.Shaken Awake will resonate with readers drawn to memoirs of self-discovery, family secrets, spiritual curiosity, and emotional healing.Sometimes, it takes one unexpected revelation to awaken us to who we truly are.
Les Brown Changed Our Lives
Do you want the change your life? Do you want to create a better version of yourself? Are you looking for new ways to win? If you have answered YES to any of these questions, then this book is for you. As you read this book, you will discover how Les Brown has inspired people do exactly what you wish to accomplish. As a member of the Les Brown Unlimited Team, I have witnessed my life blossom to a Bestselling Author, Founder of Greatness University, International Speaker, Book Creation Mentor and Greatness Researcher. Based on what I know, I can proudly say that Les Brown has changed my life. Read this book and discover how Les Brown has changed people's lives across the world in ways that you can ever imagine.
7 Steps to Become a Bestselling Author
Are you interested in knowing the secrets of writing your first book? Are you searching for the keys to write, publish and monetise the book in you? Do you want to become a bestselling author and increase your credibility? Are you keen in making a transition from being a bestselling author to a successful authorpreneur?In this workbook, Dr Patrick Businge shares with you the secrets that have allowed him to write 12 books in 12 months and create his personal economy. The great American poet, singer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou said, 'There is nothing more painful than an "Untold Story" buried in your soul'. Read and apply the 7 steps to discover, develop and deliver your untold story so that you become a bestselling author and successful authorpreneur. You have something special. There is a book in you. Don't let the fear to share your story become your standard. Follow these 7 steps and take your life and business to the next level.Dr Patrick Businge is the Founder of Greatness University: the world's first institution dedicated to researching, documenting and monetising greatness in individuals, businesses and organisations. He has written many bestselling books including: '7 Steps to Greatness', 'Les Brown Changed Our Lives', and 'Jesus Changed Our Lives'. He is also an award winning speaker, book writing coach and greatness researcher. You can visit his website at www.greatness-university.com or contact him directly at info@greatness-university.com
Stress Buster Handbook for Work and Life
Stress Buster Handbook for Work and Life presents a structured framework for understanding the connection between negative thinking, chronic stress, and overall well-being. Organized into twelve focused strategies, the book examines how thought patterns, subconscious habits, workplace dynamics, financial decisions, health management, and interpersonal relationships influence daily stress levels. Drawing from principles of psychology, mindfulness, visualization, and habit formation, it outlines practical methods for retraining cognitive patterns, reducing clutter, minimizing distractions, improving job fit, and building emotional resilience in both professional and personal environments. Written for adults experiencing work-related pressure, ongoing anxiety, career dissatisfaction, or persistent negative thinking, this handbook is suitable for professionals, employees considering career transitions, and individuals seeking greater clarity and balance in their lives. The content integrates reflective exercises, structured action plans, journaling prompts, goal-setting techniques, and step-by-step cognitive reframing tools designed to encourage measurable behavioral change. Topics include subconscious retraining techniques, visualization practices, minimizing consumer stress, managing workplace worry, creating exit plans, strengthening financial advocacy, and improving communication patterns. The approach is practical and application-based, emphasizing personal accountability and consistent mental shifts rather than abstract theory. Each chapter combines psychological concepts with actionable strategies intended to support stress reduction, improved focus, and healthier decision-making. Designed for use in both digital and print formats, the book functions as a structured self-development guide for individuals seeking to manage stress, overcome fear-based thinking, and cultivate greater emotional stability in work and life.
Affirmations for Positive Thinking
Affirmations for Positive Thinking examines how daily thought patterns influence emotional wellbeing, behavior, and personal outcomes, and presents affirmations as a structured tool for reshaping subconscious beliefs. The book explains the relationship between conscious and subconscious processes, drawing on psychological observations and spiritual perspectives to describe how repeated thoughts form internal scripts. It explores themes such as confidence, financial mindset, health, happiness, and relationships, while also discussing meditation, visualization, mindfulness, self-programming strategies, and the role of imagination in personal development. Written for adults seeking to cultivate a more constructive mindset, the book is suitable for readers interested in personal growth, mental clarity, and emotional balance. It outlines how negative self-talk can be identified and reframed, and it provides guidance on composing personalized affirmations in present tense language. The content also addresses complementary practices including gratitude journaling, concentration exercises, creative visualization, mantra repetition, and structured routines designed to reinforce positive cognitive habits. The approach combines explanatory chapters with practical exercises and categorized affirmations that can be incorporated into daily routines. Rather than presenting affirmations as isolated statements, the book situates them within a broader framework of mental discipline, lifestyle adjustments, and reflective practice. Suitable for both digital and print formats, it functions as a guide for individuals who want to understand the mechanics of positive thinking and apply structured affirmation techniques to support personal and emotional development.
Binge Eating Disorder
This book presents a structured overview of binge eating disorder, explaining how compulsive eating behaviors develop and how they affect emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. It outlines diagnostic characteristics, common triggers, and behavioral patterns associated with binge eating, including the roles of stress, environment, habits, and food-related conditioning. The text connects current understanding of eating behaviors with practical context, clarifying how cycles of guilt, secrecy, and loss of control form and how awareness can support more stable eating patterns and decision-making. Designed for readers who want a clearer understanding of binge eating in everyday life, the book is suitable for adults navigating disordered eating patterns, as well as those seeking foundational knowledge about emotional eating and behavioral regulation. It is also relevant to family members and support networks who want insight into how binge eating manifests and how social dynamics can influence recovery. The language prioritizes accessibility while maintaining a grounded, informational tone appropriate for personal education and reflection. The content follows a practical and explanatory approach, combining symptom breakdowns, myth clarification, habit analysis, and step-by-step behavioral guidance. Chapters explore preventive strategies, emotional awareness, self-talk, routine building, and lifestyle adjustments that influence eating behavior. Realistic scenarios and structured exercises support observation and self-assessment, creating a framework that emphasizes understanding patterns, developing consistency, and applying gradual behavioral changes in daily situations.
Anger Management
This book presents a practical exploration of anger management through the lens of mindfulness, explaining how anger develops, how it affects thinking and behavior, and how conscious awareness can interrupt reactive patterns. It combines accessible explanations of emotional processes with structured mindfulness practices, including breath awareness, body scanning, reflective journaling, and guided mental reframing. Rather than treating anger as something to suppress, the text frames it as a signal that can be observed, understood, and redirected through deliberate attention and consistent practice. The material progresses from foundational concepts to applied techniques, helping readers understand the relationship between stress, anxiety, and emotional reactivity in everyday life. Designed for adults who experience frequent frustration, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty regulating anger, the book is suitable for readers seeking a structured, skills-based approach to emotional self-management. It is especially relevant for individuals interested in mindfulness as a practical tool rather than a purely theoretical philosophy. Each chapter builds a system that links awareness, goal clarity, and daily habits, showing how small behavioral shifts can reduce escalation and improve emotional resilience in personal and professional contexts. The approach is instructional and practice-oriented, blending descriptive explanations with step-by-step exercises that can be integrated into daily routines such as eating, walking, working, and communicating. Readers are guided through techniques that develop self-observation, non-reactivity, and intentional decision-making, with an emphasis on repetition and reflection. The result is a cohesive framework for understanding anger, strengthening emotional regulation, and cultivating steadier responses to stress without relying on quick fixes or abstract theory.
Work and Life Stress Management
Work and Life Stress Management is a practical guide that examines the causes, effects, and management of stress across personal and professional environments. The book explains how stress develops through everyday life events such as career transitions, financial setbacks, relationship challenges, health concerns, relocation, and major family changes. It explores different forms of stress-including acute, chronic, and episodic stress-and outlines how these responses affect mental health, physical well-being, workplace performance, and interpersonal relationships. Particular attention is given to workplace dynamics such as micromanagement, unclear expectations, excessive workloads, discrimination, and poor leadership practices that contribute to ongoing tension and burnout. Written for working adults, professionals, managers, and individuals navigating significant life transitions, the book provides structured strategies for recognizing stressors and responding constructively. It presents a balanced discussion of emotional regulation, anger management, realistic expectation setting, systematic problem-solving, goal structuring, and behavioral adjustments that support long-term resilience. Readers are introduced to practical techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation, boundary setting, cognitive reframing, gratitude practice, workload organization, and lifestyle adjustments aimed at improving sleep, nutrition, and physical activity. The approach is instructional and experience-informed, combining clear explanations with applied guidance that can be implemented in daily routines. Rather than offering abstract theory alone, the book integrates real-world scenarios, reflective insights, and step-by-step methods designed to support stress reduction, emotional balance, and improved work-life boundaries. Suitable for both digital and print formats, it functions as a structured reference for individuals seeking to better understand stress and develop sustainable coping strategies in work and life.
The Unlimited Self
This book examines the nature of limiting beliefs and the internal narratives that shape personal identity, self-worth, and life direction. Through a structured progression, it explores how subconscious patterns, emotional responses, childhood experiences, and unexamined thought processes influence decisions, relationships, and long-term fulfillment. The content analyzes how fear, judgment, identity constructs, and external validation can restrict personal growth, while presenting a conceptual framework for understanding and reframing these patterns. Drawing on philosophical references, psychological insights, and reflective exercises, the book outlines a step-by-step process for recognizing mental conditioning and building a more intentional, purpose-driven life. Intended for readers interested in personal development, mindset transformation, and self-inquiry, it adopts a practical and explanatory approach that combines conceptual discussion with applied techniques. The focus remains on developing self-awareness, emotional responsibility, and internal clarity as foundational elements for sustainable growth and authentic living.
7 Steps to Greatness Workbook
Do you want to create the best version of yourself? Do you want to live your dreams and not your fears? Are you interested in taking your career to the next level? Are you searching for the fuel to perform better in your business? Are you looking to add passion to your studies? Are you looking for people to network with and take your life to the next level? Based on his bestselling book '7 Steps to Greatness: The Masterplan to Take Your Life, Studies, Career and Business to the Next Level', Dr Patrick Businge now gives you activities to do on each step. Complete the activities in this workbook and create the best version of yourself.You have something special. There is greatness within you. Don't let your current conditions become your standard. Use this workbook so that you give yourself a chance to live the rest of your life as the best of your life.
Unlocking You
"Unlocking You" inspires those who seek to obtain a higher vision for themselves by enhancing their skillsets making a "vision" into a "reality". Through self-confidence and the will to strive forward no challenge is impossible. Believe in yourself and what you seek from within will come to life.
The Motivational Vampire
A UNIQUE BLEND OF CHEEKY HUMOR, QUIRKY HISTORY, AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT DISGUISED AS VAMPIRE LORE. How did corpses become sexy? Why do vampires hate garlic? Did you know that everything you've heard about vampires came from government paperwork? Or why the earliest vampires hungered not for blood, but beef stew? Learning about vampires reveals what really shapes our world-manipulation. The Motivational Vampire shows us how to spot it from others and fix it in ourselves.How the Great Vampire Epidemic humbled the Vatican and transformed the Holy Roman Empire teaches us how to identify an agenda. How early science "verified" the existence of vampires teaches us about confirmation bias. How the evolution of vampires-from page to stage, Bela Lugosi to Brad Pitt, Dragula to Twilight-reveals the forcing functions changing our world. How Bram Stoker ditched his entire plan for Dracula to escape the sunk cost fallacy.Find drama in how the first vampire novel was written by the world's greatest lover in a year without a summer-then stolen by his doctor, then stolen by his publisher. Learn how fear functions and how vampire movies can make us better able to overcome it-not emotionally, but physically! And really, who doesn't want to meet the headless vampires of Asia, or the blood-sucking-toes vampire of Australia? Find laughs in my offbeat travels through Transylvania. I wanted to meet a vampire, so my guide told me, "Go where the people still believe." I found out the hard way why she didn't add, "Because they have reason to." Didn't stop me from living in Transylvania for years, though, mere blocks from Dracula's birthplace. Just sayin'. Motivational Monsters(R) offers critical life skills disguised as monster lore-short, funny, effective.
My Book of Thoughts
In My Book of Thoughts, Martina Treer offers a powerful roadmap for anyone feeling trapped by societal expectations and "generational conditioning." Drawing from nearly half a century of life lessons, Treer shares her personal journey of breaking through illusions to help readers rediscover the inherent perfection and "divine gifts" they were born with. This collection of raw experiences and realizations is designed to move you from a state of mere existence into a life of authentic growth and fulfillment.From navigating complex family dynamics to understanding the "illogic" of unconditional love, this book challenges the mainstream view of life as a struggle. Treer provides soulful insights on setting courageous boundaries, transmuting pain into wisdom, and learning to "choose yourself." Whether you are seeking to heal from the past or searching for your true calling, this book serves as an inspiring guide to waking up with purpose and walking in the light.
Since You Asked
Since You Asked is a small, elegant book filled with brief, honest answers for life's most persistent questions.Designed as a refined gift book for adults, this pocket sized hardcover delivers sharp, composed responses in a clean, minimalist format. Each spread presents a short prompt on the left and a concise reply on the right. Some pages say only "Yes." Others say "No." All of them say exactly enough.Perfect for readers in their 20s through 60s, this modern oracle blends dry wit with timeless restraint. It is ideal for moments of indecision, overthinking, hesitation, or quiet curiosity.With a clothbound cover, foil stamped title, and premium feel, Since You Asked makes a sophisticated desk companion, stocking stuffer, graduation gift, birthday gift, or coffee table accent.Open to any page.Read the answer.Move forward.Concise. Occasionally inconvenient. Often correct.Keywords for discoverability: gift book for adults, witty advice book, decision making book, minimalist self help, modern oracle book, small hardcover gift, stocking stuffer for adults, humorous inspiration, short advice book, pocket size hardcover, thoughtful gift idea
Higher
A higher way of seeing. A deeper way of living.Many of the world's great philosphers and spiritual leaders teach that happiness depends on how we choose to see our lives. In Higher, Charles Hanna shows how embracing a Higher Perspective, Higher Power, and Higher Purpose can help us confront our inner struggles and become our best selves. Drawing from his own experiences with physical, emotional, and spiritual trauma-and the profound recovery that followed-Hanna offers a story that will resonate deeply with readers seeking clarity, healing, and growth. Blending personal insight with an understanding of human nature, neuroscience, and practical life management, Higher provides realistic, actionable tools readers can apply to their daily lives to cultivate greater meaning, beauty, and success.
The Power Of Heart-Centered Leadership
For decades, leadership has been driven by authority, control, and ego. But the world is changing - and so must the way we lead.In The Power of Heart-Centered Leadership, Ghislaine Florence Labelle introduces a transformative approach rooted in compassion, awareness, and authentic human connection. Drawing on over twenty years of experience mentoring leaders across sectors, she shows how true influence begins within.This book is for executives, entrepreneurs, managers, and change-makers who want to lead with purpose and integrity. Through practical insights and real-world guidance, you'll discover how to build trust, inspire growth, and create lasting impact.The future of leadership is not about power over others - it's about leading from the heart.Are you ready?
Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown
Somewhere along the way you became separated from your love, your worth and your knowing...Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown is a bold invitation to stop abandoning yourself and start living from an expanded understanding of who you are and what is possible. Allura Halliwell, founder of the globally recognised The Consciousness Method(TM) and guide to thousands on their path of awakening, has spent years mapping the terrain between Wounding and Wholeness. Now that map is in your hands. Inside, you will discover how to transform pain, fear and limitation into catalysts for your most powerful breakthroughs. You will move from feeling like a victim of your past to standing liberated in your full expression.This book will not only change how you see yourself, but also how you experience life, because......you have always been Loved, Worthy and Known.What readers are saying: "Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown isn't a read it once kind of book. It's a book that you will revisit time and time again as you break free from your own layers of wounding, through the process and practices offered. This is a guide that leads you back to your truest, most aligned and liberated self" - Tonia Corrone"Take it from a lifelong spiritual seeker - Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown is gold. Read it, follow Allura's clear instructions and your life will never be the same. Mine isn't! Is there inner work to be done? Always. But she's with you every step of the way with potent exercises and loving guidance. Not just a book to be re-read many times but a living transmission to hold you, as you begin to transform your life from the inside out." Nicky Prince"Every time I read Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown I gain further insights into what drives our repetitive behaviours and automatic emotional reactions. Allura lays out the stepping stones for discovering our inner connectedness to Life, helping us to re-wire ourselves from the inside out so that we can stop surviving and instead consciously create a life ww love. It's a fascinating and freeing journey." Mikala Dind
I'm Not Dead Yet!
I'M NOT DEAD YET!Living with Purpose, Leaving with LoveWhat do you do when life hands you a diagnosis that refuses to play by the rules?In I'm Not Dead Yet!, Tom Hawks II-coach, storyteller, husband, father, grandfather, and 15-year pancreatic cancer survivor-invites you into the raw, honest, sometimes humorous, and deeply human reality of living with cancer long after the shock of diagnosis fades. This is not a story about "beating" cancer. It's about learning how to live fully while carrying it.With warmth and hard-won wisdom, Tom introduces Living Connected(TM) Cancer Coaching, a philosophy born from lived experience-not theory. Living Connected(TM) goes beyond survival checklists and clinical advice. It focuses on what actually sustains people over time: meaningful relationships, emotional resilience, presence, purpose, and legacy. It speaks to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals who know that surviving cancer is as much an emotional and spiritual journey as it is a medical one.At the heart of this philosophy is Tommy2Dogs, a deeply personal expression of Living Connected(TM) inspired by Tom's life, his story, and the steady companionship of his two Weimaraners, Milo and Zoey. Tommy2Dogs reflects the simple but powerful truth woven throughout this book: healing doesn't happen in isolation. It happens in connection-in shared moments, quiet presence, unconditional love, and the everyday reminders that we are not alone.Through personal stories, reflections, and coaching insights, Tom shows how staying connected-to people, to meaning, and to what matters most-can transform fear into clarity and isolation into belonging. His voice is compassionate, practical, and refreshingly real, offering readers permission to stop pretending they're "fine" and start living honestly and wholeheartedly.This book is for: Anyone living with cancer or chronic illnessCaregivers who want to support without losing themselvesSurvivors navigating the long road after treatmentHealthcare professionals seeking deeper human connection with those they serveAnyone searching for purpose in the face of uncertaintyI'm Not Dead Yet! isn't about denial or false positivity.It's about choosing connection over fear, presence over panic, and meaning over waiting.Because as long as you're here, your story isn't over-and neither is your capacity to Live Connected.
Becoming the Godly Spouse God Created Me to Be
Jeremiah 31:32 (NIV) It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them," declares the Lord.This 40-day self-help guide will teach you how to grow your relationship with God. God has given us full access to Him through Christ as the new covenant. This means we are entitled to everything God has promised us since Adam and Eve. All we need to do is build a relationship with Him as sons and daughters. This book is designed to help you find your purpose. The world has destroyed many of our hopes and dreams. He wants to restore everything that the devil took from us. All the hurt, the suffering, and the betrayal, He wants to heal. By the end of this journey, you will find your person, no matter how long it takes. Either a life partner through Christ or yourself in Christ.
Bringing Our Tears To The River
Bringing Our Tears to the RiverIn times of deep loss, it's easy to feel adrift-cut off from the flow of life, from hope, from ourselves. Bringing Our Tears to the River offers a gentle yet powerful path through grief, guided by the healing practices of Chi Kung, Zen, and mindful presence.This book includes accessible training for the body, energy, and mind-designed to help readers restore balance, release emotional tension, and reconnect with their inner strength. Alongside the practices, author Racheli Wittert Ashur shares moving stories, including her own, and clear indications for practice that will support and illuminate your healing journey.
Cycle Magic
Cycle Magic is a transformative guide for women who are ready to harness the power of natural energy cycles to create sustainable well-being and manifest their truest desires. Learn how to harness the power of your natural energy cycles using intuitive wellness coach Elle Serafina's Cycle Magic(R) system, a four-phase framework for manifesting based on your menstrual cycle or the moon cycle, offering women a practical and intuitive approach to achieving their goals, in harmony with their innate energy rhythms. Blending science and spirituality, Cycle Magic combines inner work practices, mindset tools, biohacking tips, and research-backed wellness strategies to help women avoid burnout, optimize health, and make consistent progress in realizing their highest dreams. At its core, Cycle Magic is about empowerment--helping women step away from hustle culture and reclaim the energy and intuition that lies within them. Through the Cycle Magic system, women learn to embrace rest, creativity, and self-care while making tangible strides in their personal and professional lives. The book includes over 70 actionable tools for manifesting, habit tracking, and lifestyle shifts, all designed to adapt to individual needs and desires. In today's fast-paced world, many women feel overwhelmed and misaligned from their innate energies and true desires. Cycle Magic provides a clear and accessible roadmap to overcome these challenges and create a balanced, fulfilling life. Whether you're focused on enhancing your career, health, relationships, or personal growth, Cycle Magic offers the tools and inspiration needed to manifest your heart and soul desires with more ease and flow.
Beyond the Paycheck
"Beyond the Paycheck" is a leadership book focused on empowering leaders to create business environments that foster personal and professional growth. Written by Veronica Williams, this book blends her academic background in psychology and public administration with years of leadership experience to offer a powerful guide on building purpose-driven work cultures.At its core, the book explores how people-centered leadership can transform workplace culture. Williams emphasizes the importance of leadership communication in driving positive change, offering actionable insights on how leaders can shift from traditional, control-focused leadership models to ones that promote trust, empowerment, and autonomy.The book is particularly focused on helping organizations create a human-centered workplace, where employees are not just viewed as workers but as individuals with potential, dreams, and aspirations. Through practical tools and case studies, Williams demonstrates how leaders can foster employee engagement, create thriving teams, and nurture a culture of meaningful work by aligning professional growth with the organization's goals.Drawing on the principles of leadership psychology, the book outlines the importance of emotional intelligence leadership. Leaders are encouraged to lead with empathy and to foster relationships that empower employees to take ownership of their work. Through this, leaders can not only meet the basic needs of their employees but also elevate them to higher levels of fulfillment and self-actualization, creating a purpose-driven work environment.With an emphasis on team empowerment strategies, Williams highlights how leaders can shift from micromanagement to coaching, creating space for autonomy and growth. The book aims to inspire leaders to embrace a modern leadership approach, where the human side of leadership is central to organizational success.In addition to employee engagement, thriving teams, and purpose-driven work, the book offers deep insights into the importance of meaningful work culture and the role of leaders in cultivating such an environment. It calls on leaders to embrace the holistic development of their teams, which ultimately leads to long-term organizational success.Whether you're a seasoned leader or an aspiring one, "Beyond the Paycheck" offers a practical guide to transforming your leadership approach and your workplace. With a focus on people first leadership and human-centered workplace strategies, this book is an essential read for anyone committed to creating a thriving, engaged, and empowered workforce.
Self-Care First-Aid Kit
This compact go-to-guide is here to provide you with inspiration and advice on practicing self-care for mind, body and spirit Taking time to look after yourself is essential, no matter how busy you are. This handy book, packed full of useful tips and techniques to promote your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, will offer you some much-needed self-care first-aid. Within, you will find: - Essential information on what self-care is, why it's important, and how you can integrate it into your busy lifestyle - Simple ideas and advice on practicing self-care, covering topics like diet and spending time outdoors - Actionable, easy-to-follow step-by-step exercises so you can put your learning into practice Whether you want to explore the benefits of a technological detox or find meditation exercises to bring you instant calm, this book is here to help. The tips and techniques inside will allow you to find relief and respite when you're in urgent need of a self-care boost - simply dip into this soothing little guide to treat yourself as and when you like!
Rags To Riches 3 Paths to Wealth
'The dream of transforming one's life from scarcity to abundance has always fascinated humanity. Many believe that hard work and luck are the cornerstones of success, but this book, Rags to Riches, explores three unconventional yet practical ways to achieve wealth. It breaks down the mindset and opportunities behind working for the wealthy, inheriting wealth, and marrying into it.The first path, working for the wealthy, highlights the value of proximity. By serving or working closely with successful individuals, one gains not only a salary but access to knowledge, networks, and habits of the affluent. It is a path that transforms experience into opportunity.The second, inheriting wealth, may sound like pure chance, but it's more than just receiving assets. It's about understanding stewardship. This section emphasizes preparation, financial literacy, and preserving and multiplying what has been passed down.Lastly, marrying into wealth is often controversial, yet it acknowledges a truth: relationships can change financial destinies. The book frames this not as opportunism but as building meaningful partnerships where shared visions can create prosperity.Each chapter doesn't just describe these routes-it examines the discipline, strategy, and ethics behind them. The book reminds readers that wealth is not just about money; it's about access, mindset, and timing.
My Book of Thoughts
In My Book of Thoughts, Martina Treer offers a powerful roadmap for anyone feeling trapped by societal expectations and "generational conditioning." Drawing from nearly half a century of life lessons, Treer shares her personal journey of breaking through illusions to help readers rediscover the inherent perfection and "divine gifts" they were born with. This collection of raw experiences and realizations is designed to move you from a state of mere existence into a life of authentic growth and fulfillment.From navigating complex family dynamics to understanding the "illogic" of unconditional love, this book challenges the mainstream view of life as a struggle. Treer provides soulful insights on setting courageous boundaries, transmuting pain into wisdom, and learning to "choose yourself." Whether you are seeking to heal from the past or searching for your true calling, this book serves as an inspiring guide to waking up with purpose and walking in the light.
Raised In Silence
What if your first language wasn't spoken, but signed?Welcome to the vivid, rarely seen world of growing up as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). With humor, heart, and unflinching honesty, see the bridge of two cultures: the Deaf world of her parents and the hearing world outside their door. From interpreting medical diagnoses before she could spell "mortgage," to building a thriving career as a top-producing real estate professional, Maria's journey is both deeply personal and universally inspiring. Her life motto, "Just Try, " echoes through every page, offering readers the courage to step into discomfort, embrace resilience, and connect across differences.Inside this book, you will discover: Stories that will make you laugh, cry, and think; from childhood antics in a signing household to the heartbreak of interpreting her mother's terminal cancer diagnosis.A living guide to Deaf culture and ASL, filled with insights, respectful communication tips, and ways to foster true inclusion.Universal lessons in love and identity, showing how humor, empathy, and pride transcend language, culture, and who you love.Business and leadership wisdom drawn from Maria's success in real estate and advocacy, proving that listening deeply is the foundation of trust and growth.Reflection prompts and motivational takeaways designed to help you put empathy into action in your own life and work.Warm, wise, and wildly relatable, This book is a cultural guide, a motivational handbook, and a business playbook, all rooted in an extraordinary story, that celebrates diversity, and the power of authentic connection. Are you ready to see the world through new eyes, bridge divides with courage, and discover what can happen when you Just Try. Begin your journey toward deeper connection, inclusive leadership, and a more compassionate world.The ideal reader for this book is: CODAs and members of the Deaf community. People who will see their own experiences reflected in Maria's story or gain insight into the unique dynamic of growing up in a signing household.Children of immigrants or bi-cultural families. Anyone who's had to bridge two worlds, two cultures, or two languages will connect with the themes of identity, belonging, and resilience.Professionals seeking inclusive leadership inspiration, especially in fields like business, education, and healthcare, where empathy and communication are essential.Readers who love memoirs about resilience and who appreciate heartfelt, identity-driven storytelling.The LGBTQ+ community and DEI allies. Individuals interested in intersectional stories that celebrate inclusion, belonging, and authenticity across multiple identities.For book clubs and discussion groups. The built-in reflection prompts make it perfect for guided discussions about empathy, connection, and breaking down barriers.A Child of Deaf Adults Story of Family, Resilience, Inclusion, and the Power of Just Trying
Tactical Mindfulness
Achieve a steady inner state, even in the rockiest of times."Jan offers accessible strategies for transforming mental habits and achieving lasting well-being." -Lori Taggar, PhD, Psychologist"Jan is an old friend and a long time dedicated practitioner. Her sincerity, discipline and knowledge are all offered here in her writing. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to share space with her." -Krishna Das, Devotee of Neem Karoli BabaJan Bidwell has spent 50 years as a therapist, social worker, and meditation and mindfulness teacher working to develop inner steadiness. Tactical Mindfulness compiles all of her practical insights and research to help you reach the peaceful place that's already inside of you. Bidwell explores ancient wisdom, neuroscience, and modern-day self-care in a simple, easy-to-follow way. She includes links to recordings of guided practices that tone the ventral vagal nerve. The strategies in this book can help you rewire neural pathways that can lead you to feel more connected, navigate stress more easily, and find steadiness in your life.
