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The sweet spot : how to find your groove at home and work / by Carter, Christine,1972-;
"Feel like you're on a treadmill that won't stop? Learn to step off and hit your stride. Not long ago Christine Carter, happiness expert at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, speaker, writer, and mother, found herself caught up in the busyness of modern life: too many conflicting obligations and not enough time, energy, or patience to get everything done. She tried all the standard techniques--prioritizing, multitasking, delegating--but found that she needed a new approach, one that would allow her to live more in that zone we've all glimpsed but can never seem to hold on to: the sweet spot of expertise, efficiency, and ease. Drawing on her vast knowledge of the latest psychological, neurological, and biological science related to happiness, productivity, and elite performance, Carter put herself through the practical paces. Her goal was not to live a stress-free life, but rather to build stress resilience and find a quicker path to calm and confidence. Her trials and errors are our reward. In The Sweet Spot, Carter shares what she calls "the sweet spot equation," a combination of strategies and practices for attaining happiness without giving up success, and for achieving success without compromising happiness. Using a simple formula, The Sweet Spot shows us how to take a brief recess, an inoculation against "The Overwhelm" and the key to converting stress into productive and creative energy institute daily micro-habits that free you up to focus on and enjoy more important things unplug from seemingly time-saving gadgets that can sap our strength, and use technology more strategically prioritize our relationships, making use of the hard science that points out how healthy connections help us thrive. cultivate tolerance for a little discomfort while we build mastery (the skills that make hard things feel easy) and develop the grit to bounce back from life's inevitable setbacks Complete with practical "easiest thing" tips for instant relief as well as stories from Carter's own experience of putting The Sweet Spot into action, this timely and inspiring book lets us in on the possibilities for joy and freedom that comes when we stop trying to do everything right--and start doing the right things"--Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction: Stepping off the treadmill -- Take recess -- Switch autopilot on -- Unshackle yourself -- Cultivate relationships -- Tolerate some discomfort -- Conclusion: Making the final shift.
Subjects: Happiness.; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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Eyes wide open : overcoming obstacles and recognizing opportunities in a world that can't see clearly / by Lidsky, Isaac.;
"In Eyes Wide Open, Isaac Lidsky draws on his experience of achieving immense success, joy, and fulfillment while losing his sight to a blinding disease to show us that it isn't external circumstances, but how we perceive and respond to them, that governs our reality. Fear has a tendency to give us tunnel vision--we fill the unknown with our worst imaginings and cling to what's familiar. But when confronted with new challenges, we need to think more broadly and adapt. When Isaac Lidsky learned that he was beginning to go blind at age thirteen, eventually losing his sight entirely by the time he was twenty-five, he initially thought that blindness would mean an end to his early success and his hopes for the future. Paradoxically, losing his sight gave him the vision to take responsibility for his reality and thrive. Lidsky graduated from Harvard College at age nineteen, served as a Supreme Court law clerk, fathered four children, and turned a failing construction subcontractor into a highly profitable business. Whether we're blind or not, our vision is limited by our past experiences, biases, and emotions. Lidsky shows us how we can overcome paralyzing fears, avoid falling prey to our own assumptions and faulty leaps of logic, silence our inner critic, harness our strength, and live with open hearts and minds. In sharing his hard-won insights, Lidsky shows us how we too can confront life's trials with initiative, humor, and grace"--Includes bibliographical references and index.Seeing and Believing -- Action, Lights, Camera! -- Heroes and Villains -- Man Plans, God Laughs -- The Critic and the Strong Man -- 98 Days, Part I -- Acceptance and Surrender -- Supremely Protective -- Counting Your Luck -- Lucky Break, Part II -- Measuring Your Success -- Super Dad -- Ears Wide Open -- 98 Days, Part II -- Heart Wide Open.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Blind.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Success.;
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What you can change-- and what you can't : the complete guide to successful self-improvement : learning to accept who you are / by Seligman, Martin E. P.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [261]-301) and index.What changes? : what doesn't change? -- Booters and bootstrappers : the age of self-improvement and psychotherapy -- Drugs, germs, and genes : the age of biological psychiatry -- Everyday anxiety -- Catastrophic thinking : panic -- Phobias -- Obsessions -- Depression -- The angry person -- Post-traumatic stress -- Sex -- Dieting : a waist is a terrible thing to mind -- Alcohol -- Shedding the skins of childhood -- Depth and change : the theory.In the climate of self-improvement that pervades our culture, there is an overwhelming amount of information about treatments for everything from alcohol abuse to sexual dysfunction. Much of this information is exaggerated if not wholly inaccurate. As a result, people who try to change their own troubling conditions often experience the frustration of mixed success, success followed by a relapse, or outright failure. To address this confusion, Martin Seligman has meticulously analyzed the most authoritative scientific research on treatments for alcoholism, anxiety, weight loss, anger, depression, and a range of phobias and obsessions to discover what is the most effective way to address each condition. He frankly reports what does not work, and pinpoints the techniques and therapies that work best for each condition, discussing why they work and how you can use them to make long lasting change. Inside you'll discover the four natural healing factors for recovering from alcoholism; the vital difference between overeating and being overweight; the four therapies that work for depression, the pros and cons of anger--and much more. Wise, direct, and very useful, What You Can Change and What You Can't will help anyone who seeks to change.
Subjects: Change (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology); Behavior modification.;
© 2007., Vintage Books,
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Write a poem, save your life : a guide for teens, teachers, and writers of all ages / by Heller, Meredith,1964-author.; Wooldridge, Susan,1946-writer of introduction.;
"Explores the use of poetry as a tool for self-discovery and emotional healing"--Foreword by Susan G. Wooldridge -- Introduction -- Just write! -- Who am I? -- Stone soup -- Time capsule -- Come to your senses -- The five W's -- Muse of the ordinary -- Ode à la mode -- Shape-shift -- Body language -- Message in a bottle -- No trespassing -- Dream catcher -- We are nature -- Write of passage -- Carpe diem -- Attitude of gratitude -- Wildly alive -- Speak your truth, even if your voice shakes!
Subjects: Poetry; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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13 things mentally strong people don't do : take back your power, embrace change, face your fears, and train your brain for happiness and success / by Morin, Amy.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-258).What is mental strength? -- They don't waste time feeling sorry for themselves -- They don't give away their power -- They don't shy away from change -- They don't focus on things they can't control -- They don't worry about pleasing everyone -- They don't fear taking calculated risks -- They don't dwell on the past -- They don't make the same mistakes over and over -- They don't resent other people's success -- They don't give up after the first failure -- They don't fear alone time -- They don't feel the world owes them anything -- They don't expect immediate results -- Conclusion: Maintaining mental strength.Examines "how mentally strong people avoid negative behaviors: feeling sorry for themselves, resenting other people's success, and dwelling on the past. Instead, they focus on the positive to help them overcome challenges and become their best"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology); Mental discipline.;
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Making work work : the positivity solution for any work environment / by Richards, Shola.;
""My mission was clear: I needed to fix the problems facing the workplace. As quickly as I came up with my new mission, I came up with the solution: We need to treat each other better. Period." Shola Richards had reached the end of the road: after nearly two years at a soul-sucking job, he felt numb and suicidal. So he quit and devoted himself to nothing less than transforming the workplace, turning it into a space of respect, courtesy, and endless energy. Making Work Work focuses on inspiring current and future leaders to start a movement that will banish on-the-job bullying, put meaning back into work, and enhance coworkers' happiness and engagement. Richards, whose popular blog has a worldwide following, explains why inaction is insane, why we must move forward with positivity, and why the "abc" employees (asshats, bullies, and complainers) are so destructive. This motivational guide will stay in readers' hearts and minds long after they finish reading it"--Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-220) and index.
Subjects: Work environment.; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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A guide to the good life : the ancient art of Stoic joy / by Irvine, William Braxton,1952-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-300) and index.The rise of stoicism -- Philosophy takes an interest in life -- The first stoics -- Roman stoicism -- Stoic psychological techniques -- Negative visualization : what's the worst that can happen? -- The dichotomy of control : on becoming invincible -- Fatalism : letting go of the past, and the present -- Self-denial : on dealing with the dark side of pleasure -- Meditation : watching ourselves practice stoicism -- Stoic advice -- Duty : on loving mankind -- Social relations : on dealing with other people -- Insults : on putting up with put-downs -- Grief : on vanquishing tears with reason -- Anger : on overcoming anti-joy -- Personal values : on seeking fame -- Personal values : on luxurious living -- Exile : on surviving a change of place -- Old age : on being banished to a nursing home -- Dying : on a good end to a good life -- On becoming a stoic : start now and prepare to be mocked -- Stoicism for modern lives -- The decline of stoicism -- Stoicism reconsidered -- Practicing stoicism.
Subjects: Stoics.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Happiness.;
© 2009., Oxford University Press,
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Show up as your best self : mindful leaders, meditation, & more / by Bailey, Cathy Quartner.; Horne, Zinnia.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Why meditate? -- Chapter 2: An exercise in meditation. The meditation: "How to quiet your mind in the midst of chaos" -- Chapter 3: Beyond meditation -- Chapter 4: Mindful leaders who inspire: their stories. Do you care? Leadership lessons from Brother Bernadine, Archie Demarco, and my dad, by Dale Moss ; Do you know your best self? by Stephen Parker ; Can you remain calm in crisis? by Dr. Joseph Zarge ; What I learned from flipping burgers and scrubbing pots: lessons in leadership, by Len Bardfeld ; Ignoring the "experts" and succeeding with balance, by Sonya Legg, PhD ; The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing, by Joan Spindel ; When failure is not an option, by Christopher Stevenson ; A lesson from McDonald's: life is an occasion--rise to it!, by Sang Lee ; We do not honor the dead by dying with them ... in the midst of difficulty lies opportunity, by Rick Gardner ; Someone throw me a life jacket! by Meryl Mortiz ; How would you show up with six months or five years left to live? by Cathy Quartner Bailey -- Chapter 5: More meditations. Quiet sitting meditation ; Walking meditation ; Candle meditation -- Chapter 6: More tools. Mindful leadership action plan ; Meditation worksheet ; Preparing for difficult situations ; Using an emotional-intelligence framework ; Gratitude journal ; Closing summary ; Favorite resources ; Acknowledgments ; About the author ; Sheltered yoga."By applying the mindfulness techniques Cathy Quartner Bailey has shared with hundreds of Fortune 500 executives, you will learn how to Show Up As Your Best Self--confident, decisive, and grounded--especially under pressure and in chaos" - Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Mindfulness (Psychology); Meditation.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Leadership.;
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It starts with passion : do what you love and love what you do / by Abraham, Keith,author.;
How to ignite your passion, live with purpose, and succeed in life and business. No matter what you want to achieve in life, the secret to doing it is passion. For people to be happy, they need to find meaning in what they do and in the roles they play in their lives, careers, and communities. When we identify the personal passions that drive us, the byproduct is focus, satisfaction, and achievement. But it's not always easy to find our passions. In this book, Keith Abraham shows you how to ignite the passion in your life, as well as in the lives of your colleagues, employees, and associates. He includes in-depth research, easy-to-understand concepts, inspirational stories, and clear visual models to show you how to find out what's meaningful to you and pursue it with passion and energy. In the process, Abraham shows you what you can achieve when you align your purpose, passion, and personal goals. Offers effective advice on how to inspire passion and purpose in yourself, your colleagues, and your employees Written by a Certified Speaking Professional and bestselling author of self-help titles Ideal for business owners and managers who want to inspire better performance in their teams When you understand the "why" of what you're doing, the "how" becomes the easy part. This handy, enlightening guide shows you how to find your "why" so you can make your "how" happen.
Subjects: Job satisfaction.; Satisfaction.; Motivation (Psychology); Goal (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology);
© 2013., Wiley,
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Traveling hopefully : how to lose your family baggage and jumpstart your life / by Gill, Libby.;
Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology); Family;
© 2005., St. Martin's Griffin,
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