Nurture Your Body, Mind & Spirit

• The Procrastination Inventory—a self-test to help you identify personal behavior patterns
• The six classic procrastination styles and how to overcome them
• Dozens of helpful exercises and strategies—plus special Do It Now! tips

"Don't procrastinate on reading this book and using its methods!" —Albert Ellis, Ph.D., President Albert Ellis Institute for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

"This compelling book goes beyond procrastination and addresses a general style of life that points the way to less stress, more satisfaction, and greater achievement." —Arnold A. Lazarus, Ph.D., ABPP, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University Coauthor, The 60-Second Shrink

"Better than the excellent original. Must reading for all professionals and laypersons interested in the procrastination habit." —Richard C. Springthall, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Studies, American International College Coauthor, Educational Psychology

The 20th anniversary edition of the best-selling guide to self-reflection.

A unique blend of the spiritual and psychological to help you examine your life, renew your relationships, and reshape your future.

Drawing on Eastern spiritual and psychological traditions, Naikan is an effective method of self-reflection for cultivating self-awareness, gratitude, empathy, and a path for moving forward in our lives. Naikan began as a spiritual practice in the Buddhist tradition and is now recognized by psychologists as an effective tool for helping people navigate the path of personal relationships, addictions, and other mental health challenges.

This edition commemorates the 20th anniversary of this influential work’s first publication. Author Gregg Krech, now after 30+ years of teaching Naikan, shares the depth of his experience with essays, parables, poems, quotations, and recommended reflection exercises, and includes new material on relationships, a 7-day practice program, and an updated appendix for counseling professionals.

The unique structure of Naikan illuminates truths that we may otherwise overlook and that can have a dramatic impact on our understanding of life, our relationships, and our daily experience of being alive. More than a philosophy, Naikan is a deep and transformative practice that can open us up to a different understanding of how we have lived and where to go from here.

The counter-intuitive guide to get out of your own way, stop sabotaging yourself and take control of your life.

Byron Morrison knows exactly how frustrating it can be to feel like you’re your own worst enemy. For years he’d sabotage everything from his health to his relationships and his professional success. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to change, if anything, he knew exactly what he needed to do to create the life he wanted. Yet he’d get stuck in a never-ending cycle of making some progress, only to then lose motivation, fall off track or do something that would undo all his hard work.

Eventually, he had enough, and he committed to figuring out what was actually going on. In doing so, he discovered that the biggest barrier in the way of his success…was himself. It was the sabotaging voice that caused him to overthink and doubt himself. All his thoughts and fears that kept him trapped in his own head. His patterns and behaviors that kept him stuck.

Tired of taking one step forward and two steps back, he realized he needed to do something different. So, he gave up. Not on his goals and dreams, but he gave up being controlled by fear. He gave up living in the past. He gave up comparing himself to others. He gave up on being so hard on himself. And he gave up putting off his happiness. 

And it worked. He was able to finally take his career to the next level, open himself up to more connected relationships, get into the best shape of his life and find happiness in himself.

Along the way, through extensive research and working with people in 15 countries, he discovered that there are seven mental barriers that all of us struggle with. It is these mental barriers that keep us stuck and stop us from taking the actions we know we need to take to create the life we want. 

‘Maybe You Should Give Up’ is going to help you identify and break through those seven mental barriers. You’ll discover cycle-breaking techniques that have been broken down into easy-to-follow steps that will empower you to get out of your own way and stop sabotaging yourself.

Maybe You Should Give Up is a book about empowerment. About helping you break through everything that is standing in the way of the life that you want.

• How to call on a larger vision and defeat the negative self-talk that is holding you back
• To go beyond your comfort zone
• To confront your fears and let them energize instead of immobilizing you
• The importance of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals
• How to see beyond your current situation

• The Four Phrases of Ho’oponopono
• How to develop Your Own Phrases for Greater Spiritual Growth
• Advanced Cleaning Methods
li>Higher-Level Healing Philosophies
• The Fifth Phrase, Joe Vitale's most advanced clearing phrase of all, revealed for the first time

What do you do when a life storm hits?

Life storms such as divorce, job loss, illness, financial problems, empty nest, midlife crisis, family fractures, etc. create a world of chaos and confusion and often lead to quiet isolation, depending on the nature of the challenge. In more ordinary situations, someone may feel stuck in a life rut and seek the courage to pursue a new hobby, interest, or job and they need confidence-building tools. 

Just as a literal storm wreaks havoc in our lives, life reality storms can cause emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental challenges. People often won’t talk about them and can retreat into unhealthy isolation at best, or at worse, dive into dangerous self-medicating behaviors or suicidal tendencies.

In The Winds of Change, Julie Shannon shares her own story of reframing life, as well as real-life stories of many others who overcame the unexpected and who and what encouraged them in their journey. Practical, definitive steps will be learned to successfully move through life realities and into a confident and abundant life.

'Sensitively and seriously exploring mental health stereotypes' Stylist

This is NOT a book of rules or statistics.

It will NOT tell you what you can and can't say to someone with a mental health problem – or to anyone for that matter.

It WILL increase your understanding and empower you to stop stigma in its tracks.

Take a deep-dive into some of the most harmful mental health stereotypes with mental health advocate and author Lucy Nichol.

Lucy exposes 10 of the most harmful mental health stereotypes and explores the impact of social media, the power of the press and how mental health is represented in popular culture.

With the help of experts and the voices of those affected by these harmful perspectives, Lucy makes a case for how we can dismantle stigma once and for all.

Foreword by Sue Baker OBE. Contributors include: Natasha Devon MBE, Jonny Benjamin MBE, Hope Virgo, Cara Lisette and Dr Craig Malkin.

According to popular science, as the cells in the human body constantly die and are replenished, every cell in the body will be replaced with a new one within a seven-year period. After each seven-year period, human beings can literally become a new version of themselves from the inside to the outside. Rani Puranik uses this principle to define her purpose and identity within 7 Letters to My Daughters.

Each seven-year period of life is marked by distinct experiences, perceptions and lessons. From growing up in a country foreign to her family to finding strength during a tumultuous and scarring divorce, to finally understanding a greater purpose and independence in spite of cultural norms, Rani Puranik shares lessons of life, love and leadership in 7 Letters to My Daughters, a roadmap crafted to equip not only her daughters but the daughters of the world. 

Puranik serves as a companion, mentor—and even daughter—for readers seeking to grow through adversity, move forward no matter the circumstance, and define who they are and what they want.  She hopes to guide individuals in the right direction, toward becoming the best version of themselves as a person and establishing a legacy for the next generations to pass life’s tests.

Most people ask, “What should I do to reach my goal?” but FIREPROOF addresses a much better question: “Who do I need to be?” 

According to David R. Hollenbach, III, an individual’s core essence determines the kind of leader they will be. Once they discover the truth inside of themselves—flaws and all—readers can challenge their limitations and let go of self-defeating behaviors. FIREPROOF: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future is a must-read for anyone seeking to overcome their limiting beliefs, create a plan for the future, and leave an intentional legacy.

FIREPROOF extends the ideas of Yale University’s Grand Strategy Program designed for political leaders and heads of large corporations and applies those principles to the individual. Hollenbach answers the question, “How can I create a Grand Strategy for my life?” and leads the reader through steps to develop their own unique Grand Strategy, to create a life that helps others and leaves a stellar legacy. 

Sprinkled with personal stories and captivating case studies, FIREPROOF delivers inspirational and actionable material in a readable style. David R. Hollenbach, III ends each chapter with action steps to help the reader answer these questions:

• What Is Your Desired End State?
  
• What Do You Stand For?
  
• Why Are You Doing This?
  
• What’s In Your Way?
  
• What Do You Need?
  
• Where Do You Begin?
  
• What’s Your Timeline?
  
• What Happens When Everything Falls Apart?
  

Personal development topics like self-leadership, self-awareness, communication, healthy relationships and self-care run throughout FIREPROOF, as David R. Hollenbach, III emphasizes the importance of uncovering one’s core values and finding their big WHY. Hollenbach provides an analysis tool for challenging situations to help the reader discern which parts they can control, what they can influence, and which things they can neither control or influence. He also provides tools for releasing stress and working through feelings of overwhelm, as well as outlines critical daily habits and mindset matters that are essential for success.

In The Side Road, author Link Forester shares his lessons learned about finding joy and purpose in the twists and turns of life. 

An unplanned pregnancy and a soulful choice began Link Forester’s marriage and fatherhood far earlier than he and Carla (or their families) expected—yet it was the beginning of their own side road of growth, faith, and responsibility. The Side Road winds through a risky but ultimately successful career change, the circus of family life, and the phone call that no parent is prepared to receive. 

Through hilarious and heartbreaking stories, Forester reveals that the secret to a happy and successful life is embracing life’s challenges instead of resisting them, in order to experience an uncommon buoyancy and optimism in the most difficult times. A storyteller at heart, Link Forester’s writing in The Side Road draws universal truths from his own experience and inspires readers to embrace their own side road, whatever that may be. For those whose lives have taken an unexpected turn, The Side Road offers a gentle invitation to pause, take the long view, and enjoy the ride.

The Death of a Dream helps believers rediscover their trust in God, their courage to dream again, and their joy in the journey. 

Written for all ages, The Death of a Dream is for those who have followed their dreams only to watch them die. Daron Earlewine intermingles the birth, death, and resurrection of his dreams with the biblical story of Joseph—a parallel that inspires observations about God’s ultimate dreams for his people and the world. 

The Death of a Dream shares Daron’s story with humor, self-effacing honesty, and a genuine longing for readers to rediscover their passions, allowing pain to be a teacher and God to be the best possible Collaborator. 

Life Done Right equips readers with the inspiration required to go out and create the life they want, in order to fulfil their purpose and make a real difference in the world.

A select few discover their gift early in life, but most live their entire lives lost and confused about what their gift really is. According to Ralph Anania, an individual’s struggle to identify their purpose can open a world of limiting beliefs—one that often stops them from blooming and becoming the person they were put on this earth to be. Life Done Right is about the journey inward. It’s a journey from the past and a journey towards the future, woven together in a masterful story that leave clues for anyone seeking their own evolution as a person, business owner, professional and spiritual being. 

In Life Done Right, motivated individuals will learn how to unlock the hidden treasure deep within themselves, waiting to be released. Ralph Anania provides guidance for readers who are ready to take massive action in every area of their lives. Each chapter of Life Done Right offers practical wisdom and advice for achieving personal goals, and once an individual is open to receiving what is already there and waiting for them, they will be equipped to navigate any obstacle life throws their way. 

Slave No More is the story of a young adult, Bobby, who is continuously dominated by impressions of his earlier life circumstances. His struggle with a work project brings back memories of challenges with his family, school failures, and disappointments in his athletic career. The overwhelming thoughts are hindering him from completing the task at hand.

His good friend introduces Bobby to his mentor, Mr. J, a wise, older man who helps Bobby break free from enslaving thoughts. Through his memorable weekend with Mr. J, Bobby has enlightening conversations with him, his wife, and their friends. With generosity and insight, these people share stories of overcoming their challenging circumstances with Bobby. Mr. J helps extract the principles from each tale so that Bobby can carry them with him as he embraces his journey of freedom. By the time he returns to the apartment he shares with his friend, Bobby has begun to see the value in himself, even after failure.

Being trusted is the foundation of our greatest personal freedoms.

In a time of deepening divisions and “alternative facts”, trust and authenticity grow more precious by the hour. More and more people find themselves driven to overcome the personal, professional and social pressures for ignoring what is right in favor of what passes for ‘success.’ They want:

• Truth in their decisions
• Authenticity in their relationships, and
• Solid ground for making tough, ethical choices in business and life

Winner of the Paris Book Festival Award, NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, International Impact Book Award, Literary Titan Book Award, Firebird Book Awards in three categories, NYC Big Book Award, Canadian Book Club Award and Hollywood Book Festival Runner-up for Best Business. The Noble Edge: Reclaiming an Ethical World One Choice at a Time provides these answers as Dr. Christopher Gilbert invites readers into an inspirational conversation spiced with personal stories, humorous anecdotes and invaluable guidance about making consistently good choices. Based on three research-proven steps and nine principles for leading an ethically driven life, The Noble Edge brings a fresh approach to personal growth and inspires real change to empower a brighter future.

As useful in the board room as the family room, this easy-to-follow book contains insightful stories and a powerful model that sharpens the ethical lens and empowers readers to examine their own standards and values by applying transformational concepts to their life. Most importantly, readers will finish The Noble Edge encouraged that they have the power and capacities— individually and collectively— to achieve moral progress and bring better ethics into their organizations, families, communities and the world.

In an increasingly lonely, chaotic, and darkening world, more people are struggling to find direction in their lives and to achieve greater connection and cohesion in their relationships. As many people see the social and political connections between people deteriorate, they are also discovering that the bonds that hold marriages and families together are weakening too. In the face of these mounting challenges, good people everywhere need an axiom that unites them and a plan of action for achieving the best outcomes for themselves, their families, and their communities. Shine Brighter shares a simple yet essential truth about human beings’ purpose and destiny. Throughout its pages, Fred Dodini, PhD, PAPA explains how the sun, the moon, and the stars provide models to assist individuals in making the most important decision of their lives.

Colleen Gallagher created a life filled with subconscious anger and guilt as well as a persistent sense of unworthiness after being diagnosed with cancer at age 14 because it allowed her to blame the world for her own unhappiness, yet at age 23, she had enough. She wanted to figure out how to live the life she truly desired, to turn cancer into a gift and truly find out why she was here. Colleen quit her job, moved across the world to New Zealand and healed herself with love. This experience—and the new openness it ushered in—revealed to her that many people live every day in subconscious negativity which holds them back from their true and unlimited potential. That is why she’s telling her powerful story to spark The Intoxicator Movement. An Intoxicator creates the space to look within, removes the toxic, and becomes what’s left of their truth in the world. Live Your Truth challenges and empowers readers to undertake their own journey through this five-step process to not only find their truth but to start to live it, too.

An Uncompromised Life takes readers through Colleen Gallagher’s past unhealthy relationship which led her to compromise her soul. From this relationship, an unplanned pregnancy was created. Faced with a life changing decision, and shocked because Western medical doctors told Colleen it would be challenging for her to get pregnant after being diagnosed with cancer at age 14, she chose to let her child go. Through this difficult moment, the name Ella came to Colleen. The name Ella encouraged her to realize that her child was real and would always be with her in her heart. Colleen learned what it truly meant to fall in love with life, find herself, and find the power in living a life uncompromised to the soul. There are 12 lessons that she learned during her beautiful life journey that she has captured and written within An Uncompromised Life to share with readers, so they too can:

The gritty detail of a life in the spotlight is exposed — rebuilding herself after a fall that left one of her limbs compromised and challenged all she had aspired to be, avoiding child abusers in the show business world, and keeping her cool when the unpredictable happens 30 metres in the air. More than this, Erika explains the methodology behind her success stories. With precise parameters, tips, and tricks, Almost Perfect is the guide she shares to a pain-free life, which explains how she maintains her physical conditions to Olympic-athlete level, and demonstrates how everyone can achieve the extraordinary — not by magical thinking but by designing a precise set of habits that can open doors to what most think is only accessible to the few.

Almost Perfect is ideal for anyone that aspires to exceptional health, an extraordinary life, a head-turning physique, and an enviable career. Erika’s carefully crafted methodology for excelling at specific goals is laid bare for the world to see. Nothing comes for free: a detail-oriented and elite mindset is the key to the most incredible life-changing path. Throughout Almost Perfect, readers learn to be the incarnation of coherence through iron discipline and unshakeable self-worth.

Cathy Alves Davis found herself in just such a place. She was in her forties when she was diagnosed with Aggressive Stage III Breast Cancer. Given little hope of surviving, she knew whom to turn to in the tough times. Actually, Cathy had been doing it all her life. So, she turned to the only one that could help her, God.

Without even knowing it at the time Cathy was about to step into her Divine Destiny. A destiny that would propel her into a world of giving hope and inspiration to countless others just as God planned. Myrcles is a story of faith, family, betrayal, love, adversity, hope, inspiration and Miracles. You won’t want to miss what the Gift of Faith did for Cathy’s life. And how adversity gave her a whole new beginning.

Janet’s kindness and obvious caring of others shines through God Promised Me Wings to Fly. This honest, vulnerable, raw and inspiring recounting of her life’s journey gives hope to readers no matter what devastating betrayal they are facing or financial adversity they must overcome. Within God Promised Me Wings to Fly, readers discover that they too can find the courage, determination, and self-love to honor and value who they are despite their circumstances because God always has their back and will give them “Wings to Fly.”

The Anxious Mom Manifesto: 18 Lessons to Control Your Anxiety Monster by Paola B. Sur, is an original, provocative, and honest take on motherhood, anxiety, and facing one’s own monsters.

A memoir of personal stories, experiences, and tips from Sur’s journey as a mom living with anxiety, The Anxious Mom Manifesto offers encouragement, motivation, and guidance for mothers with anxiety. With methods to control and redirect emotions and thoughts efficiently, The Anxious Mom Manifesto encourages mothers to use their imagination and creativity to make anxiety work in their favor.

Embracing anxiety to become more present in children’s lives is one of the main lessons Sur teaches, which fosters self-empowerment to improve the motherhood experience. A hopeful handbook for mothers of all kinds, The Anxious Mom Manifesto features real and relatable experiences as opportunities to practice and learn and invites mothers to change the stigmas related to motherhood and mental health.

Many people struggle with feeling a lack of purpose in their life and work. They also struggle with how to uncover their purpose as well as what to do with it once they do. The Book of WHY (and HOW) tackles this exact challenge while revealing the timeless secrets Corey Poirier has discovered while interviewing more than 5,000 of the world’s top achievers.

In the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller Legendary, Tommy Breedlove provides a playbook of simple tools and strategies anyone can use to become truly Legendary in business and in life. Created from years of research, study, and practice in the areas of self-development, mindset mastery, relationship building, and business leadership, the Legendary playbook can help you:

Regardless of the obstacles you face, mistakes you’ve made in the past, where you live, what your background is, or how much money you make, you have what it takes to become a Legend.

The only question remaining is whether you will choose to step into your greater purpose to live a truly Legendary life.

Will you step up and do what it takes to become Legendary?

Many people experience trauma or pain and keep it to themselves, letting it become a secret that holds them captive. They live with pain, blame, and shame, unsure of what to do or how to break free. The secrets grow, causing people to become increasingly silent while they hope and pray for better days, struggling to believe they will ever come.

The Secret Lies Within is an honest, vulnerable, and courageous narrative about nearly losing everything, breaking the silence of secrets, and finding purpose in pain. Auntie Anne Beiler, founder of the international franchise Auntie Anne’s pretzels, shares her journey through the loss of a child, sexual abuse, and the resulting trauma that haunted her for years, reminding readers they are not alone in their pain. Anne weaves brief stories of other brave individuals throughout her own and presents a picture of hope for those who have experienced trauma. Those with deep secrets of their own are encouraged to break their silence and are shown the power to overcome through confession and reach a whole new level of freedom.

When Ashley LeMieux and her husband lost their children in an adoption battle, it sent her into a tailspin that, ultimately, taught Ashley how to soar. Most people live with constant fears, burdens, and pains that they try to hide from themselves or others. In Born to Shine, Ashley shares a message of hope for women brave enough to admit that everything is not okay. Because the truth is that even when life is in ruins, people can still shine.

LeMieux tells her story in alternating chapters, interspersed with lessons readers can apply in their own lives. It combines personal reflections and practical tools to help women shine despite the darkness, to press forward one day at a time, and to turn their most painful moments into their greatest teachers and signposts to true, deep, unassailable joy.

The long-awaited first book from Instagram sensation Live in the Details, Courage to Rise inspires the rising soul. Loss is a journey no one is prepared to take, but all eventually must. Courage to Rise walks beside readers during those first few pivotal miles. Past the heartbreak. Past the confusion. Past the questions and the self-doubt and the pain. And towards a place of hope, self-discovery, and most importantly, love. Courage to Rise is, quite simply, the book that has found a way to whisper all the things readers never knew they always needed to hear.

Anyone struggling or feeling stuck in life is breaking at least one of these laws. Just like gravity, these laws affect every person, whether that person understands them or not. Instead of breaking the laws (even without realizing it), readers discover how to obey the laws. They learn how to get “unstuck,” find success without chasing it, and finally, obtain peace.

The Immutable Laws of Living helps readers understand:

Spartan Strong introduces each team member—Bethany Marshall, Zac Allen, Jessica Burton, Andres Encinales—before identifying 19 qualities the team has used as essential tools to incorporate in everyday life. Each chapter includes an opportunity for immediate reader response in the form of a practical takeaway with an accompanying journal prompt.

These four team members emphasize they are not superheroes and they are no different than anyone else. Their message encourages readers to join Team KO’s community and take steps towards overcoming their own obstacles in life, no matter what those may be.

• Stop chasing happiness, and allow it to find them
• Discover deeper purpose and live it out
• Accept where they are, and then move forward
• Forgive themselves and others, easily and consistently
• Raise personal standards to live a life of excellence
• Build resilience in order to face difficult times and still thrive
• Discover their own internal resources

Are you fed up of only JUST being able to pay your bills?

Are you sick of thinking about work every single day?

Are you going crazy thinking someone will take your Job?

Millions are in the same boat as you!

Now for the first ever, THE Award Winning 10 step Property Buying System to replace your Salary with Passive Income, Fire Your Boss & Retire Tomorrow is HERE!

Never before is having a Job so precarious.

There is no such thing as a job for life anymore. People are getting outsourced, paid less, told to work longer hours and are being replaced with Robots and imminently Artificial Intelligence.

"The Financial Freedom Guarantee" is for people that really want to start doing what they LOVE to do instead of doing what they have to do to pay the bills.

"The Financial Freedom Guarantee" teaches you how to create enough Passive Income from Four Award Winning Property Investment Tools that create enough Positive Cash-flow to replace your Living Expenses. Meaning you never have to rely on a Salary ever again. And thousands of readers are doing it within 90 days!

Never before has a body of work been so relevant and timely in a world full of debt and servitude.

Even in the last 9 months, although it sounds staggering to believe, Marco has purchased 96 properties, using other people’s money & created millions of dollars in profits. . .more importantly he has helped thousands of his students do the same.

From the #1 Bestselling Author who WON the People’s Choice Best Real Estate Investor for 2015.

The Award Winning Retirement Plan that has already helped thousands of people quit their jobs FOREVER!

If you’re not happy most of the time it’s not because you don’t have what you want, it’s because you don’t know who you are. Identity Design is the research-driven guide to powerful and generous living. If you want more meaning in your life, you need to answer this question:

Who do you want to be?

Written by Judge Frank, a juvenile Court judge in Detroit who has spent years transforming the lives of young people facing extreme challenges, this is a personal manual for identity design

Here you will find engaging personal accounts punctuated with humor, deep-insight, and heart-centered wisdom to empower you with the knowledge and motivation to create a life of abundance, happiness, health, and love. Covering topics from career to relationships to personal transformation, this international team of authors will show you how to finally overcome some of life’s challenges and live the life you were destined for.

No matter what your circumstances, there is a way to make a change, and this book will be your guide. You will find the inspiration and tools to empower you to create a life that is enlightened in every way.

With chapters by transformational teachers: Jennifer Scavina, Christina A. Beauchemin, Sergio Baroni, Melinda Anderson, Louisa Jewell, Maggie Dillon Katz, Mayra Fernandez, Anita Catalano, EM Richter, Katharine Bain, Michael LeValley, Tracey Souverein, Angela Romero, Lance Rennka, Lisa Bader, Mindy Mackenzie, Ann Calderone, Sarah Kotz, Ayo Kenyatta Haynes, Kim Harmon, Candace Pedicord, and Raven Sinclaire. 

This is an inspirational story about the power of conviction: the wrongful conviction that sent James Tillman to prison for over 18 years, and the power of his own conviction that helped him persevere, offer a transformational forgiveness and earn a redemption that is so valued he remarkably calls his experience in prison, “a gift.”

"The Power of Conviction" is for people who are facing tough times. You will understand that you’re not alone, that things can be brutally bad and we can react poorly at times, but where there is love, there is always hope.

How did James Tillman endure 18 years of hell in prison? What specific lessons can you learn about the transformational power of forgiveness, love and conviction? When faced with your own challenges in life, what will you choose?

Jackie Ruka's exuberant lifestyle guidebook, "Get Happy and Create a Kick-Butt Life” includes; inspirational proactive practices to take your life to the next level, with how to be happy and change your life, by defining your joy, inner peace and passion. Throughout the pages of the book each section covers:

- If Money Does Not Buy Happiness What Does?

- Soul-Talk vs. Self-Talk Building Confidence and Courage

- Tools to be your Ultimate Self to Learn Your Greatest Strengths

- 13 Life Enhancement Techniques to Overcome Common Life Obstacles

- Assessment of your Heart Path and Life Purpose; Where your Joy and Power Align

- How you can be Happy at any Age

- 10 Scientific Strategies to Improve Happiness

- Moxie Mantra's Activating your Authoritative Power and Maintaining Positive Intention for Sustained Happiness

Navigating the action guide will have you unlocking self-empowerment and whisking away those inner cobwebs holding you back from change in your life toward happiness and success!

is the story of an artist's struggle with addiction and the beautiful journey to understand a world lost inside the throes of creative passion. The author wrote it to gain a better understanding of just what magic lies behind the creation of a work of art, what struggles it takes to live the life of a professional artist, and a few surprises along the way that are destined to lift and inspire the hearts of a wide array of readers. This is a journey through the darkness in a struggle to find balance in the beautiful lights and shadows of truth.

Let It Go and Find Happiness

“Letting go—particularly of fear—has been my desire and goal for years. With the help of this book, I am finally beginning to do it!” —M. J. Ryan, author of Attitudes of Gratitude

2021 International Book Awards finalist in Spirituality: Inspiration

Life does not have to be as complicated as we often make it. Little Book of Letting Go shows us how to let go of the blocks that interfere with experiencing our natural state of wholeness, joy, and peace.

Let it go and shed what weighs you down. From long-harbored guilt to deep-rooted prejudices, many of us bear the weight of harmful tendencies in our daily lives. Whether we realize it or not, these things are actively holding us back from the happiness we long to attain. In this inspirational book, minister and counselor Hugh Prather provides a guide for mental cleansing. It is only in ridding our minds of the fear and judgments we cling to that we open the door for happiness.

Embrace opportunities as they come. The more we hold on to, the less room we have to take on more. If our minds are clouded by negativity, then we aren’t facing each day with the openness that it deserves. By facing each moment with enthusiasm, we pave the path for positive thinking and make the most out of every opportunity that comes our way.

Practical exercises and lasting tools. Changing how we think takes practice. This is why Prather doesn’t just tell us that it’s important to let go—he shares with us simple steps for how to go about letting go of things that hold us back. Through learning from Prather’s shared experiences and adopting the practices he offers, we can find happiness, peace, and a chance at spiritual renewal.

Inside discover:

• A simple 3-step process for letting go
• A 30-day plan for spiritual renewal
• Personal stories from Prather

Readers of Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender, It’s All Under Control, The Art of Happiness, or Love is Letting Go of Fear, will love Little Book of Letting Go.

Random Acts of Kindness ─ Inspirational Stories

Make a commitment to spread kindness wherever you go. Being kind doesn't cost anything, but it can mean the world to those around you.

What if all of a sudden everyone started performing daily good deeds? This inspiring collection presents true stories of people who've committed, received, and observed voluntary acts of kindness. Hearing their stories reveals how these simple, small acts of goodness can have a profoundly positive effect in the world. The true stories, thoughtful quotations, and suggestions for generosity in this book will inspire you to live more compassionately and be a kinder person.

Join the kindness movement. In 1995, a small group of people at Conari Press, including M.J. Ryan, Will Glennon, and Dawna Markova, came together around the idea that small gestures and simple acts can make a difference in people's lives. Thus, Random Acts of Kindness was born, but they had no idea how big this little idea would become. Soon, instead of the usual two or three letters from readers, they were getting bags of mail from readers submitting their own acts of kindness and stories of compassion. Now, twenty-five years later, over one million copies have been sold and it is a worldwide movement, with National Random Acts of Kindness Week, celebrated each February.

An inspirational gift of kind words. Sometimes the smallest gesture makes the biggest difference. This little book shows how to start—with the small, with the particular, with the individual—in order to make a difference in the world. It features:

• True stories about acts of kindness and generosity of spirit
• Suggestions for living more compassionately
• Inspirational quotes to get you started

Readers of motivational books and stories like Chicken Soup for the Soul: Random Acts of Kindness, A Pebble for Your Thoughts, I've Been Thinking…, or You Can Do All Things will love the encouraging, inspirational stories in Random Acts of Kindness.

The Meaning of Life as Told by Wild and Brave Women

Wild Women Talk Back is for any women out there looking for inspiration, empowerment, or even just a laugh. The iconic women quoted in this book are sassy, full of wisdom, wickedly funny, and just what you need to remind you that girls run the world.

Motivational words from the greats. These women—movie stars, politicians, musicians, and writers—remind us to be unapologetically ourselves. Their power-packed words cut to the truth of femininity and reveal what being a woman in this world looks like, not shying away from the harsh realities as well as the joys and pleasures. The inspirational women quoted here offer their own brash brand of counsel and commentary on themes common to women's lives and act as a guide, comic relief, and a source of empowerment for all women.

Rejoice in your wild side. This book is more than a compilation of inspirational quotes for women—it’s an invitation to embrace and live out your wild and beautiful feminine self. Not only will these empowering quotes lift your spirits, but they will make you stop and think about the meaning of life and women’s invaluable role in the world. Wild Women author Autumn Stephens introduces each section, shedding contemporary light on the collection of quotes from awe-inspiring and unforgettable women such as Madonna, Lucille Ball, and Mary, Queen of Scots. Open up this book packed with quotes about being a woman and learn more about:

• Insight into everything from sex to motherhood, physical appearance to self-esteem, and coping with a career to finding wisdom
• The hilariously and shockingly relatable experiences of women throughout the ages
• The timeless wit and wisdom that women have to offer

Readers of books such as Badass Affirmations, In the Company of Women, That’s What She Said, and Great Quotes from Great Women will love Wild Women Talk Back by Autumn Stephens.

Experience the Joy of Being Kind, Again

Inspirational true stories, thoughtful quotations, and suggestions for generosity revisited in a new edition of the book series that was a national sensation.

The magic of kindness. When Random Acts of Kindness was published, no one could have guessed the reaction and consequent movement it would ignite. After its release, the Editors at Conari Press were flooded with heartwarming stories about acts of kindness from people all over the country. This book is packed with stories from people who have observed or engaged in random acts of kindness, and their stories serve as motivational messages encouraging us to go out and be a force for good. Kindness inspires kindness—this is the magic fueling the movement.

All the inspiration you need. Not only is this book full of amazing true stories of everyday kindnesses, it also shares thoughtful quotes to provide some extra inspiration for the journey. Just as one simple, small act of kindness can change someone’s entire day, compassion can change the world—especially if we all join together. This book is proof of the power and magic of kindness. By sharing the stories of a few individuals, topped with inspirational words and ideas, it serves as a resource for those wishing to make a difference in our world for the better. Open up this sequel to Random Acts of Kindness and learn more about:

• How people from every imaginable background have witnessed and practiced kindness
• The difference that one act of kindness can make
• Ways to go out and be a source of generosity and love

Readers of books such as Chicken Soup for the Soul: Random Acts of Kindness, The Power of Kindness, Go Be Kind, and How Can I Help? will love the beautiful and moving stories found in More Random Acts of Kindness.

Tidbits of Truth Guaranteed to Make You Think

Best-selling author and counselor Hugh Prather demonstrates how a subtle shift in perspective can change your line of thinking—for the better.

Intensely personal and universal. Lessons learned in life most often come from experience, our own or that of others. In this little volume by Hugh Prather, we dive into life lessons that stem from Prather’s personal experiences and encounters that can be applied universally. From mundane recollections to aphorisms and mantras, Prather examines things from a point of view that is both enlightening and refreshing. No matter where you are in your life journey, this book is packed with motivational thoughts that can lead to growth and change.

Perceive something different—about yourself and others. A simple shift in perspective can go a long way toward adapting our thinking and bringing about personal transformation. Prather introduces various phrases throughout his book that carry a great truth in a simple way—such as, “"I have to act the way I am before I can become something else." By calling on us to examine these little truths in a different light, we can more easily see how they apply to our own lives and the lives of those around us.

Learn more about:

• Yourself—this book promises an ongoing journey of self-discovery
• How a shift in thinking can change your life
• Universal life-lesson quotes that you can turn to again and again

If you enjoyed books like Heart Talk, The Mindful Life Journal, or The Gifts of Imperfection then you’ll love < em>Standing on My Head by Hugh Prather.

The Art of Living Well Year-Round

An abundant sourcebook of ideas, inspirational quotes, recipes, and activities, Simple Pleasures shows you how to appreciate the simple things that make up your daily life.

Secrets to happiness. Happiness in today’s frantic world is to learn how to enjoy less than we can afford. Rediscover the pleasures our grandparents knew when life was quieter and slower. When children without TVs knew how to amuse themselves. When pleasures were made not bought and enjoyed all the more because of it. From the recipe for a homemade herbal bath to quick and easy recommendations for an instant room makeover, the suggestions collected in this book offer a new appreciation for the everyday activities that nurture and comfort you.

Self-care made easy. Organized seasonally and full of touching stories, practical tips, and dozens of satisfying crafts, Simple Pleasures is both a guide to and a celebration of the art of living well. Inside, find self-care tips and learn how to:

• Make your own perfume and body lotion
• Create old fashioned sachets
• Bake the world’s best cookies

If you enjoyed other books in the Simple Pleasures series by Susannah Seton such as 365 Simple Pleasures, Simple Pleasures of the Home, and Simple Pleasures for the Holidays or books like The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care, The Self Care Prescription, or The Spirit Almanac, you’ll love 365 Simple Pleasures.

A Gift Guide Full of Ideas for Giving from the Heart

Stumped on what to give a loved one? Mary Beth Sammons is here to help. Giving meaningful gifts is made easy with Gifts with Heart. Your eyes will be opened to the many ways in which you can give of yourself through heartfelt gifts.

Concrete suggestions for getting started. When giving gifts to loved ones, we want them to be meaningful—whether they be birthday gifts or out-of-the-blue thinking-of-you tokens of our love and appreciation. Throughout this book, Sammons offers ideas for how to give with the kind of thought and emotion that doesn’t come with gifts bought from the shopping mall. From writing the story of your grandparents’ life, to creating homemade ornaments depicting fun memories, give your loved ones the gift that keeps on giving with the keen insight and compassionate help found in Sammon’s book.

Inspirational stories of giving. Of course, meaningful gifts don’t have to be material. Sometimes, the best thing we can give another person is being there for them when they are in need. In Gifts with Heart, Sammons presents a number of heartwarming stories of giving. Each of the motivational stories demonstrates how small kindnesses can go a long way in helping and touching the hearts of others—and encourage us to go out and share our own gifts of love and compassion with others.

In Gifts with Heart learn more about:

• How to give gifts infused with meaning
• The impact that giving of yourself can have on others
• The many different ways to show your appreciation for those you love

If you enjoyed books like How Can I Help?, Love Does, Find Your Artistic Voice, or The Kindness Challenge, then you will want to own Gifts with Heartby Mary Beth Sammons.

Reflections on the Struggles and Joys of Life

Our lives are full of ups and downs, and experiences that break us and fulfill us. Author, minister, radio talk show host, and counselor Hugh Prather explores the many facets of life and ponders the values of love, courage, and more.

Full of personal revelations. True to style, this book by Hugh Prather is packed with honest personal reflections and inspirational thoughts that provide insights into life. Prather records both his observations and sometimes startling personal revelations on his longings and commitments, his mistakes and anguish. By revealing his deepest thoughts from his diary, Prather welcomes us into a shared human experience and invites us to explore his perspective on life.

Simple yet profound, personal yet universal. Prather’s works comprise more than meaningful quotes—they ask us to question and explore our own thoughts on love and life. Their meaning is magnified because they not only inspire but change us. And, Prather’s unique ability to speak both personally and universally makes his wisdom accessible to all. Anyone seeking spiritual or emotional growth will find it in Prather's Love and Courage.

Learn more about:

• The values of truth and justice, friendship and generosity, love and courage and how they work in our lives
• Life experiences that have formed bestselling author Hugh Prather’s view of the world and our place in it
• The beauty of life, even in the midst of struggles

If you enjoyed books like The Book of Awakening, Welcoming the Unwelcome, or Soul Keeping, then you’ll want to read Love and Courage.

A Course in Compassion

From the creators of the Random Acts of Kindness series comes this practical guide to kindness. Full of inspiring meditations, affirmations, and true stories, this book acts as a guide to creating real change in our world through acts of kindness.

Join the kindness revolution. All over the nation and beyond, people are realizing the power of kindness. With one act, you can change someone’s day—and make the world a better place. It doesn’t take much to offer kind words or deeds to someone, but it can change the whole course of their day. When we participate in random acts of kindness, we join the movement of building a better future. This book by the editors of the Random Acts of Kindness series, with a foreword by Rabbi Harold Kushner, presents readers with a motivational guide to living out kindness each day of our lives.

Inspirational stories and simple suggestions. From the wake of Hurricane Katrina to the tragedy of the tsunami to troops in Iraq performing acts of daily compassion, this book highlights the ways in which people are working towards creating a more benevolent world. It demonstrates the weight that a single act of compassion can have and how powerful our actions can be when we all join together. In addition to inspiring true stories, this “course in compassion” includes meditations, affirmations, and suggestions for how you can go out and make a difference. Filled with practical wisdom and motivational quotes, this book is your go-to guide for turning the kindness spark into a flame. Learn more about:

• How to practice random acts of kindness
• The impact that compassion has on our world
• Stories of kindness changing people’s lives

If you’ve read books like Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Power of Kindness, Go Be Kind, How Can I Help?, or A Year of Positive Thinking, you’ll love Practice Random Acts of Kindness.

Begin Each Day in the Right State of Mind

These morning meditations by author Hugh Prather are just what you need to start your day right. His words will put you on the path to living a more loving and fulfilling life.

Daily reflections to kickstart your day. Start each morning this year with the words of bestselling author, counselor, and minister Hugh Prather. Prather asks readers to consider the holistic nature of our lives—noting that how we start our day affects everything, from our mind and spirit to our family and work. If we start in an agitated mood, we face the day with a combative spirit. But when we begin in a peaceful mood, we open the door to welcome in more opportunities and graces.

Renew your determination to become a better person. With each page of this spiritual book, you are invited to live as if you think our world and the people in it are worth caring about and worth making time for. Because when we realize that they are, and that we are all united in a unique relationship (ourselves, others, and God), we wake up to our own responsibility for what happens to us. These daily meditations ask us to reflect on the spiritual task ahead of us.

Learn more about:

• The benefits of beginning each day with a peaceful mindset and a spiritual goal in mind
• Mindfulness meditations that awaken the mind and replenish the spirit
• How to start over and become a better person

If you enjoyed books like Power Thoughts Devotional, Good Days Start with Gratitude, Sacred Rhythms, or Little Book of Mindfulness, then you’ll love Morning Notes.

Celebrate Life’s Simple Pleasures

"I am changed by these now dog-eared pages, and I will return to them again and again for inspiration.” —Annabel Monaghan, author of The Digit Series, columnist for The Week and The Huffington Post

In a world so often filled with distressing news and bewildering violence, being “human” often gets a bad rap. Rejoice in everyday reasons to smile with positive thoughts and enjoy the gift of life.

Take a walk on the bright side and celebrate life. In Glad to Be Human: Adventures in Optimism, award-winning writer Irene O’Garden reminds us of the radiance of human existence. From kitchens to gardens to busy city streets, all around, in your everyday life, you can find plenty of reasons to feel gratitude and hope and find joy.

It’s the little things. In this collection of essays, O’Garden explores a wide range of practical reasons to celebrate life―just look closely around you. In one essay, she describes the simple pleasure that comes from clearing clutter off a desk―in another, the thrill of visiting the Statue of Liberty. The book’s grand finale is the Pushcart Prize-winning essay, “Glad to Be Human.”

One simple message. Through contemplation, meditation and with literary style, Glad to Be Human invites you to view life through a positive lens. From small, daily activities to journeys overseas, O’Garden has a knack for finding beauty and meaning in all life’s adventures―even in our deepest pain and suffering―helping all of us feel glad to be human.

If you enjoy Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Anne Lamott, or books like Risking the Rapids, The Book of Joy, The Book of Delights, or The Gratitude Diaries, you’ll love O’Garden’s Glad to Be Human.

Holistic Life, Badass Style

Take Risks and Find Success: Are you willing to take risks and support yourself and your family like never before? If so, then Get It Done by renowned speaker, life coach, and author Hayley Hobson is the last self-guide book you’ll ever need. Moving away from mainstream mediocrity to live an exciting and fulfilling life sounds like an amazing promise—and this book will help motivate you to make it come true.

Comfort in the midst of chaos: In Get It Done, Hayley Hobson teaches you the secret that lies between a holistic heart and passion with an attitude. Each chapter points out areas of life that can be chaotic, and then gives you the secret to overcoming the noise. Hobson shares personal fixes you can apply immediately as you go from madness to mindfulness.

Restore balance in your life: From time management and organization to prioritizing and task management, Get It Done illustrates specific scenarios and personal life stories that detail what things look like when they are out of balance. Emphasizing your need to take action, Hayley follows up with plans ready for you to implement.

No more excuses: It’s time to Get It Done. Hayley Hobson uses her life coaching expertise to provide supportive and credible help that sticks and transforms. Hobson knows that by changing our thoughts, we can shift our perception and our feelings. Once our feelings change, our experience changes. Take action now for a better future.

Get It Done coaches readers in ways to apply the philosophies that have helped Hayley Hobson to live a holistically grounded life—in a badass way. In this book, readers will find:

• Step-by-step guides to foster balance in the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual quadrants
• Insight on overcoming adversity, from health issues to financial failures
• Prescriptive tips on how to move away from the chaos of everyday life and restore balance

Find Your Purpose Driven Life of Joy, Passion and Success

When Angela Duckworth wrote her best-selling book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance she could have been describing Sam Bracken who is the embodiment of living a life of grit and grace.

Learn self-empowerment. In GUTS, Bracken explains why we need to dig deep and do soul searching to see what lights our fire within. Bracken's backstory would make Dr. Phil turn tail and run. His childhood and upbringing are unimaginably tough with years of abuse, even to the point where a relative set him on fire. What didn't kill Sam Bracken made him stronger. Now he is on a mission to bring self-empowerment to others.

Grit and grace. When we say something takes guts, we usually mean it takes courage to do it. It takes guts to go skydiving or to run a marathon or to try out for the school play. We call it luck or stamina or intestinal fortitude in conquering the hard, albeit exciting, things in life. Look back at the great personalities who made a difference in history. What did they all have in common? Determination and tenacity. In short, GUTS! They might have had talent too, but without guts they would have gone nowhere. Science now tells us that lots of talented individuals produce great stuff, but very few produce a lot of great stuff─and even fewer produce a lot of great stuff over a long career. What do these few highly productive people have in common? Grit and grace and a large helping of self-belief.

Purpose driven life. GUTS is about actually getting there. You'll have to push past failure again and again. And it is also about beating the odds no matter how high they are stacked against you. To be a true leader, you have to start with yourself. Are you ready to do some soul searching and learn the secrets to guts, self-empowerment, and a purpose driven life?

If you have read Girl on Fire, Attitudes of Gratitude, or Sam Bracken’s other book My Orange Duffel Bag, you will want to read GUTS.

The secrets of light — Your pathway to a state of presence

Seeking a state of presence: The most important things in life are our health and happiness. Yet most of us are neither healthy nor happy. We have been led to believe that if we think ahead and make the right choices, we can manifest our dreams. Yet despite our best efforts, we still have more disease and discontent than ever before. Is it possible that our essential ideas about life are flawed? Can we learn how to get into the zone or a flow state? Is light the key to finding a state of presence?

Living in the light: We are all aware of the impact of sunlight on a plant’s growth and development. But few of us realize that a plant actually “sees” where light is emanating from and positions itself to be in optimal alignment with it. This phenomenon, however, is not just occurring in the plant kingdom — humans are also fundamentally directed by light.

The intersection of science and spirituality: In Luminous Life, Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman integrates scientific research, clinical practice, and direct experience to demonstrate how the luminous intelligence we call light effortlessly guides us toward health, contentment, and a life filled with purpose.

If you have read Barbara Brennan’s Hands of Light or Light Emerging, you’re going to love Jacob Liberman’s Luminous Life.