Self-Help

• Know. It all starts with understanding your current reality through awareness and accountability.
• Focus. Achieve clarity on your next optimal move by self-support and sidestepping potential obstacles.
• Go. Take immediate action towards embracing this fresh approach to life and leadership.

People have been using tobacco in a variety of forms for centuries. Remarkably, it was originally seen as something that could promote vigor and health. Of course, now we all know that tobacco use causes death and disability in epidemic proportions. If smoking is so bad for us, why in heaven’s name would anyone still smoke?

Quite a bit has changed since tobacco first made the transition to a widely available agricultural product. Unfortunately, the general clinical approach to addressing this problem has failed to keep pace with tobacco technology and its addictive properties. People around the world who have fallen prey to the subtleties of nicotine addiction, or who care for those who have, would benefit from a deeper understanding of the ways in which nicotine can affect the brain’s function and change behaviors over a lifetime. Why People Smoke breaks down the science of tobacco dependence and presents it in a way that is both easily understandable and clinically useful for anyone interested in helping people break free of nicotine’s influence.

Why People Smoke is a first-of-its-kind clinical guide to treating tobacco dependence. The book helps readers make meaningful connections between tobacco’s effects at the cellular level, the predictable behavioral manifestations of the disorder, and the social science and systems requirements required to make a fundamental impact on this disorder. Unlike previous publications like self-help books, step-by-step curricula, or clinical guidelines, Why People Smoke puts practical clinical insights—gained from twenty-five years of practice—into perspective, helping the reader understand how “brain change” translates into “mind change” and the persistent compulsion to smoke . . . despite a person’s desperate desire to stop.

Reading Why People Smoke will change the way you see smoking forever.

Platinum Rules for Enjoying Life is an inspirational and uplifting book that encourages readers to reflect on ways to enhance their enjoyment of life. 

Platinum Rules for Enjoying Life contains easy-to-read advice, common-sense guidance and tips for developing skills and activities that bring more pleasure and fulfillment to each day. It contains 40 concise rules organized in five sections: rules for self-improvement, spending time, enhancing relationships, healthy living and enjoying the seasons.  Everyone who wants to develop inner peace, joy and contentment is encouraged to read this insightful book. Given today’s modern busy lifestyles, it's easy to overlook our own needs and lose ourselves as we devote all of our time and energy to the needs of others.  This little book reminds us all how to stay true to ourselves while living a life of significance on a daily basis.

“Wounds into Wisdom is for anyone who has suffered trauma, either directly or in a family whose generational trauma is buried. It helps readers uncover suffering and use it to help others―the final stage of healing. We may not be able to control what happens to us, but we can control what happens next.” —Gloria Steinem

• 2020 Nautilus Book Award—GOLD/Psychology
• 2020 Book Award from the Jewish Women’s Caucus of the Association for Women in Psychology
• 2019 Book of the Year Award Finalist in Religion and Self-Help categories

From an Ivy-League university chaplain comes a profound collection of spiritual reflections designed for people everywhere, including recent college graduates, looking to find their “way” and their “why.”

“Who am I?”, “What is my purpose?”, and “What should I do with my life?” are questions that all of us find ourselves asking at some point or another. In this deeply transformative and lyrical book, Charles "Chaz" Lattimore Howard offers a helpful guide as we venture to answer these questions for ourselves, inviting us to slow down, to actually walk the journey of life, and to allow our path to reveal itself to us. From an enlightening conversation with a Jain college student about the principle of non-violence to a heartwarming episode coaching basketball to an anxious school-aged child, Chaz shares how everyday moments can help you discern your purpose in the universe. Bolstered with poignant anecdotes that follow Chaz’s journey as a priest, professor, student, parent, spouse, social justice advocate, and religious leader, Uncovering Your Path will fill you with renewed vigor, inspire introspection, and encourage you to find your place in God’s world.

A revelatory, pragmatic, and beautifully rendered companion for the millions suffering from mental health issues

An invaluable resource for anyone struggling with anxiety, fear, or depression, The Art of Calm is a lifesaving and inspiring guidebook that empowers us to break free from the emotional bondage of mental illness. Bursting with deep personal insight and uplifting practical guidance, this remarkable and therapeutic journey begins by charting the author’s own devastating psychological descent—which included panic attacks so severe they landed him in the emergency room. When the medical system proved unable to provide sustained help, however, a floundering Roger Hutchison turned to his faith for guidance. The healing path God led him on was nothing short of miraculous, offering not only authentic spiritual renewal but also a profound sense of belonging in a world where he once only felt like a stranger.

Weaving these personal stories with thoughtful questions, journaling prompts, and a wide range of inspirational practices, Hutchison creates a self-help tapestry of compassion, vulnerability, and action. At the end of each chapter, a colorful variety of reflections and creative exercises—from photography, music, and meditation to cooking, hiking, and art— encourage readers to get up and discover a more centered and peaceful life. The result is an essential tool for finding tranquility in the midst of both inner and outer turmoil.

Through stories, insights, and step-by-step advice, Easwaran shows us how to calm our minds.

When the mind is unhurried, we are patient, kind, and focused, ready to respond to what really matters amidst the clamor of a busy day. The secret is to train our minds to work steadily and with one-pointed attention, however many tasks confront us.

For over forty years, Easwaran taught meditation and the wisdom of slowing down. As we read, we find ourselves in situations where we may get impatient or upset - standing in line, dealing with difficult colleagues, shopping with children with agendas of their own - but as Easwaran relates each event, we see it from the perspective of an unhurried mind. And we see small ways to change how we respond, opening the door to rich, loving relationships, creative and productive work, and a quiet sense of joy that can permeate our lives.

REVISED AND UPDATED * With a New Chapter on Trauma and Anxiety, a List of Resources, and More * 2023 Nautilus Book Award Winner * As Heard on Glennon Doyle’s We Can Do Hard Things Podcast

The cultural phenomenon that has helped heal millions of readers, this modern classic holds the key to understanding codependency and unlocking its hold on your life.

Melody Beattie’s compassionate and insightful look into codependency—the concept of losing oneself in the name of helping another—has guided millions of readers toward the understanding that they are powerless to change anyone but themselves and that caring for the self is where healing begins.

Is someone else’s problem your problem? If, like so many others, you’ve lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to a loved one’s self-destructive behavior, you may be codependent—and you may find yourself in this book. With personal reflections, exercises, and instructive stories drawn from Beattie’s own life and the lives of those she’s counseled, Codependent No More helps you break old patterns and maintain healthy boundaries, and offers a clear and achievable path to healing, hope, freedom, and happiness.

This revised edition includes an all-new chapter on trauma and anxiety—subjects Beattie has long felt necessary to address within the context of codependency—making it even more relevant today than it was when it first entered the national conversation over thirty-five years ago.

Ordinary to Extraordinary is a concise guide with seven foundational evergreen principles for newly launched boomerang and early career seekers (and their parents) who intend to transform their ordinary livelihood into extraordinary lifelong success. 

Life can offer crossroads and obstacles that may deter even the most resilient individual from reaching their highest potential. What if there was a set of seven foundational principles that could redirect anyone from any background facing any adversity to overcome these challenges and propel them to lifelong success? 

Ordinary to Extraordinary was designed as a quick read, with simple-to-follow principles for anyone short with time and, “on the go.” Gary D. Josephson MD, MBA offers a concise guide with life remedies that can transform anyone’s ordinary life to one of enjoyment, happiness and sustainable success. The lessons within Ordinary to Extraordinary will inspire readers to embrace a life that’s extraordinary!

The Biggest Little Book About Hope is a skill-based guide for anyone seeking to move from hopelessness into a life of hope. 

Featuring honest depictions of Kathryn Goetzke’s own experiences with hopelessness and suicide, as well as the expertise of hope researchers and the creation of Goetzke’s own hope curriculums, The Biggest Little Book About Hope takes readers on a journey of personal growth and discovery that leads them towards a more hope-filled future.

Kathryn Goetzke shares her personal journey of getting her brand Mood-lites into retail and creating the first cause-marketing campaign for mental health, while also demonstrating what led her out of depression and into true hope. As hopelessness is predictive of self-harm, addiction, weapon-carrying on school property, violence, and suicide, Goetzke makes the case for why it is essential to teach hope to all populations. She also shares the many free resources she has created around hope, including Hopeful Minds and Hopeful Cities, to drive a global movement for hope.

In this Second Edition of The Biggest Little Book About Hope, Kathryn Goetzke continues on her hope journey, her understanding of hope, and how it can be used to improve every area of life. She has further improved upon her hope skills by seeking out newer research findings and applying any changes she’s made in her own growth as she further embraces past struggles. She recently launched Hopeful Mindsets with global experts, working with global experts to teach about how to apply a Hopeful Mindset to all areas of life. 

Are you ready to confidently communicate in your life? Are you ready to seize every opportunity that comes your way?

Becoming a Master Communicator, by Renée Marino-communication coach, Broadway actress, and star of Clint Eastwood’s Jersey Boys film-is a guide for those looking to have clear and authentic communication with others by using digital technology as a tool—but not the only tool. Smartphones and computers make everyday communication incredibly convenient. However, when used as an individual’s sole source of connection, it can make one forget real human contact and interaction are incredibly vital, thus causing unnecessary misunderstandings. Through personal stories and easily applicable practices, Renée Marino explains how to become a master communicator in personal and professional settings by knowing when to use digital technology and when to put the devices down to have a direct conversation.

Within these pages, you will learn how to:

Everything starts with communication, and when you can communicate confidently and honestly, you become unstoppable. That journey begins here.

Restored by the Storm offers a compelling narrative that delves into the universal struggle of facing life's unexpected challenges. 

Drawing from personal experiences, Restored by the Storm provides a profound exploration of how individuals navigate tumultuous phases in their lives, encompassing both personal and professional realms. It addresses heart-wrenching questions that arise when life takes a sudden, unexpected turn, leaving one to grapple with the reality of a disrupted existence.

This inspiring testament to the human spirit's resilience emphasizes the potential blessings hidden in life's trials. Advocating for a steadfast, positive attitude rooted in faith, it provides hope and guidance to a wide range of audiences, including Christians, those seeking life's purpose, business owners, and individuals facing medical challenges and other seemingly insurmountable situations.

A tale of survival and a beacon of hope, Restored by the Storm shows that control in life is often limited to one's attitude and effort, especially when navigating through turbulent times. It reveals that life's trials and failures are as instructive as its successes, underscoring the importance of learning and growing stronger from these experiences. Highlighting the role of faith in finding strength and restoration, the story encourages embracing a new normal with gratitude and redefining success on one's own terms, fostering optimism for a future aligned with one's life purpose.

Restored by the Storm instills a sense of inspiration essential for anyone seeking to find meaning and strength in the midst of life's storms, assuring them that there is still much to achieve and cherish, even after significant losses.

One woman's road trip across America in search of her lost libido.

Arriving in New York with a failing relationship and a body she felt out of touch with, Stephanie Theobald set off on a 3,497 mile trip across America to re-build her orgasm from the ground up. What started as a quest for the ultimate auto-erotic experience became a fantastic voyage into her own body.

She takes us from ‘body sex’ classes with the legendary feminist Betty Dodson to an interview with the former US Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, who was fired for suggesting that masturbation should be talked about in schools. Along the way, we are immersed in a weird, countercultural America of marijuana farms and ‘ecosexual sexologists’.

Sex Drive is a memoir about desire and pleasure, merging sexuality and spirituality, eighteenth-century porn and enlightenment philosophy. A new sexual revolution has begun – and this time round, it’s all about the women.

Take back your life and learn how to thrive in a world with constant distractions.

In Digital Discipline, Havard Mela reveals the secret to finding balance with digital use in the modern world. Mela combines the knowledge of how we are impacted by technology with applicable steps to finding purpose and cultivating the discipline required to build a life centered around one’s core values.

Digital Discipline is for anyone ready to save time and break online addictions. It covers how to spend time online in a meaningful way without getting lost in distractions.

Those who put Digital Discipline into practice will experience:

• a positive impact on their physical health through increased activity levels
• better mental health through the implementation of mindful techniques
• strengthened relationships with friends and family.
• more time and energy to pursue what matters the most.
• ...And much more.

Digital Discipline will give you the tools and strategies to be more disciplined and less distracted, leading to a happier and more effective life.

Calmness isn’t just a state of mind. It’s an essential life skill that, when practiced, can dramatically improve our everyday lives. This fascinating and pragmatic book argues that we can educate ourselves in the art of keeping calm not through slow breathing or special teas but through thinking. It patiently unpacks the root causes of our collective anxieties and gives us a succession of highly persuasive, beautiful, and sometimes dryly comic arguments with which to defend ourselves against panic and frustration. Part of a new essential paperback series from The School of Life, covering a range of emotional lessons needed in order to lead fulfilled and happy lives.

• THE ESSENTIAL MENTAL TOOLKIT provides readers with the skills needed to face life’s challenges with serenity. 
• EXPLORES THE ROOT CAUSES of our collective cultural anxieties. 
• A REFRESHING APPROACH to the art of finding calm in a chaotic world. 
• CLASSIC BLACK & WHITE IMAGES throughout. 
• PART OF THE NEW PAPERBACK SERIES 'LESSONS FOR LIFE'

Created from scientific research in neuroplasticity and how people build resiliency, this guided journal brings reassurance, comfort, and warmth in times of pain and loss.

Everyone experiences loss in their own way, but that doesn't mean they have to experience it alone. This book is thoughtfully organized into ten sections, each one building on the last to support you as you navigate through a loss in your life, whether it be the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of financial means, health, or well-being. Created to help one cope with loss, this journal teaches the tools to not only manage pain but also rebuild hope, resiliency, and strength in these difficult times. Along with thought-provoking prompts, there is also plenty of space to record personal thoughts and reflections, and inspirational quotes are sprinkled throughout to guide your journey.

This guided journal is in the Resiliency Guide series, which includes Grow Your Gratitude: A Guided Journal for Creating a Joyful Life, Just Between Us: A Couple's Guided Journal for Building the Life You Want; Family Practices: A Guided Journal of Togetherness and Discovery with Your Loved Ones, Mindful Intentions: A Personal Guided Journal for Coping with Chronic Pain, and My Story: A Kid’s Creative Journal for Expressing Yourself.

Now in paperback—the definitive history of how the"Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous was written, edited, and finally brought to press.

It has been over forty years since Ernie Kurtz wrote Not-God, the last truly professional treatment of the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. While many books dealing with A.A. history have been written since then, Writing the Big Book is the first to bring that same kind of exhaustive research, scholarly discipline, and informed insight to the subject.

Schaberg’s book—telling a detailed story that begins in October of 1937 (when a book was first proposed) and ends in April of 1939 (when Alcoholics Anonymous was published)—is based primarily on the wealth of 1930s documents currently preserved in several A.A. archives. Woven together into an exciting narrative, these real-time documents provide an almost week-by-week account of how the book was slowly put together. It is a story that unfolds with many unexpected turns and more than a few revealing departures from the hallowed stories so widely circulated by A.A. members in the past.

Writing the Big Book presents a robust and vivid picture of how Alcoholics Anonymous operated and grew in its earliest days along with a vast amount of previously unreported details about the cast of colorful characters who made that group so successful. Most surprising is the emergence of Bill Wilson’s right-hand man, Hank Parkhurst, as the unsung hero in this story. Without Hank there would have been no book, but his unfortunate slip back into drinking just months after it was published resulted in him being almost completely written out of the supposedly factual stories told later.

Fast paced, engaging, and contrary, Writing the Big Book will decisively change whatever you think you know about early A.A. history and the ways in which this book—so central to the worldwide growth of this important twentieth century movement of spiritual recovery—actually came into being.

An essential guide to the challenges men face in creating healthy and engaged relationships in all areas of their lives. 

"For every man who has wandered through the entanglements of love, unwilling to ask for directions, and secretly hoping for a guide, Dan Griffin offers a clear and comprehensive road map."—Terrence Real, bestselling author of I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression.

Every idea is presented through the lens of the "Man Rules"—the often unconscious ideas men carry with them into every relationship they have—that affect their ability to find true connection. A Man's Way through Relationships offers practical advice and inspiration for men to define, with their partners, their own sense of masculinity, and thus heighten their potential to love and be loved.

Dan Griffin excerpts interviews with men who share their innermost lives and experiences with relationships. He draws from his own life with over two decades of recovery and ten years of marriage. Readers will learn to recognize how their ideas about masculinity have shaped who they are and how they approach there relationships. 

Wondering why the more you work, the further you fall behind?

Break free from this cycle with Winning the Week – the ultimate guide to reclaiming control of your time and skyrocketing productivity.

Demir and Carey Bentley are a productivity power couple who have shown over 50,000 busy people how to take charge of the chaos with a groundbreaking methodology for becoming radically productive.

In Winning the Week, they unveil the core of their method in a five-step process that fundamentally reimagines how people can plan and execute their week. With unexpected insights and unconventional strategies, the Bentleys show the way to escape burnout and soar to the highest levels of productivity.

Discover the art of constructing a winning plan that yields exponential results. Crush resistance and take action with ease. Generate powerful leverage by choosing the right priority. Triage tasks ruthlessly. And most importantly, stay committed to the plan even in the face of adversity.

Whether you’re a business owner, executive, or busy working parent, this indispensable method guarantees victory on your own terms. Say goodbye to falling behind and embrace the path to triumph with Winning the Week.

Time management is a worn-out cliché that needs to be replaced. 

People manage their time, but they continue to manage it poorly. Life is populated with a series of reactive responses to personal priorities and professional needs. Individuals do not control their calendar; the calendar controls them. Until there is a clear understanding that true productivity begins when the narrative is switched to a proactive mindset, 82% will continue to wallow in time managed obscurity. 

The Time Optimized Life reframes the reactive nature of time management and replaces it with a proactive method of time optimization. Drawing from exclusive data captured by a tool called the Time Management Analysis (TMA), the book walks the reader through a comprehensive system that is easily adaptable to a particular personality or experience level. 

Using it as a complete time overhaul, The Time Optimized Life allows the reader the flexibility to create a time optimization plan that meets their essential needs. Operating with tools readily available to them today, the book will change perceptions of the individual and their approach to the use of their time, without having to invest in new gadgets or software.

Time is a commodity and resource that does not stop. It can’t be reversed, and you can’t go back and get more. Investing time reading and applying the content in The Time Optimized Life will help the reader make the future feel more infinite. 

The School of Life’s approach to calm - in a pocket format.

In the third of a series of pocket books, The School of Life has distilled its most essential ideas on serenity in order to produce a bitesize manual that is both useful and entertaining. 

Knowing how to fight off anxiety and remain calm belong to the greatest skills we can ever aspire to. Only with a serene state of mind are we in any position to enjoy all the other good things in life: friendship, love, family or work. Here is selection of The School of Life’s finest essays on the art of serenity. They teach us how to achieve the correct perspective on our problems, how to understand the worst of our fears and how to surround ourselves with the sort of people who can help us in our quest for a less anxious existence. 

We have – most of us – already spent far too long on needless worry; here at last is a crucial guide to the less turbulent future we deserve.

It’s About Time is an invitation to reflect, find purpose, and create a meaningful life.

People can gain joy and satisfaction from building healthy relationships, serving others, and living intentionally in congruence with their values and purpose. However, too many people are caught up in busy schedules and the frantic pace of their lives to consider whether they are headed in the right direction. Before they can use their time to create a meaningful life, they must first determine their most important purpose and priorities. 

It’s About Time provides a framework for reflecting, thinking about life purpose, and finding real meaning. In this useful resource, motivation and guidance are provided to help individuals practice positive thinking, avoid and eliminate distractions, harness the power of habits and self-discipline, and maximize productivity and effectiveness. The value of time is discussed in depth, including its relationship to work, money, relationships, personal growth, and the peace and joy that people all over the world are trying to find.

• A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AT WORK
• EXPLORES TWENTY KEY SKILLS: such as giving feedback, responding to criticism, and communicating effectively.
• INFORMATIVE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES ALIKE
• INFORMED BY RESEARCH FROM THE SCHOOL OF LIFE BUSINESS: who deliver in-house training for clients including: Facebook, The Financial Times, Google, Havas Media, Nike, and Sony Music.

Negotiation skills are a woman’s secret weapon. 

Art of Feminine Negotiation debunks myths and multi-generational gender conditioning that have stopped women from fully stepping into their power. Uncover the unconscious biases that have limited women from becoming the biggest and best versions of themself. Learn the key skillsets that mark superior negotiators, explore how women already possess these skills in spades, and master how to start invoking these essential skills with intention in everyday life. Whether looking to negotiate a better relationship with an intimate partner or children, or negotiate the position, money, and respect deserved, Art of Feminine Negotiation will elevate one’s persuasive powers and influence, both personally and professionally. The book addresses both theory and practice and while packed with valuable research and information, it’s written in a personal conversational tone that makes it accessible and enticing. With hands-on, practical advice about tactics, strategies, and tools to up anyone’s negotiation game, as well as tips on where and when to apply them, readers will come away ready to get what they want and deserve from the boardroom to the bedroom.  

A “choose your own adventure” for personal growth! 

When most men are asked about their lives—peeling back the layers of church, sports, work, and hobbies to what matters to their core—they’ll likely admit that something’s missing. 

Sam Feeney reached a “good enough” level of living, with a great family, nice house, and good job, only to find that he was seeking something more. He shares his journey to find personal satisfaction and growth within Why Aren’t You Thriving?

Sam Feeney has identified 7 Core Areas where men have the opportunity to live more fully: Faith, Identity, Mission, Career, Health, Relationships, and Finances. His podcast, Made to Thrive, interviews men who are excelling in at least one of those areas, asking them 5 Big Questions: 

• Why aren’t more men thriving? What’s holding them back? 
• When weren’t you thriving? What changed? What keeps you thriving? 
• What does it look like to thrive? 
• What tools, resources, strategies do you recommend? 
• What encouragement do you have for men who want to thrive?

These interviews helped Sam realize the three main reasons men are not only dissatisfied with life, but missing out on the influence they could be having on the world around them. He invites men to join him in discovering how to thrive in all 7 Core Areas, by identifying which are holding them back, why, and how they can begin a virtuous cycle of improvement and impact.

“At a time when being pro-guy is pretty uncommon or even unpopular, this book not only assumes that men should be thriving as God created, but gives us a roadmap to do just that. I challenge you to ask yourself this tough question and use the tools in this book to build the exciting life God destined you to live!”-David Benham, best-selling author and nationally-acclaimed entrepreneur

“As an elite men's coach, I help Christian husbands, dads & business owners ‘blow up rocks’ in their heads, targeting the lies and false beliefs that are holding them back from really living. The Why Aren't You Thriving? assessment is a great first step to identifying the rocks that are keeping you from thriving in your life. If you want to thrive, read Sam's book now.”-Joseph Warren, Elite Men's Coach at BlowUpRocks.com and host of #1 podcast Broken Catholic

The secret behind The Secret delivers a completely revised guidebook to success.

Before Rhonda Byrnes delivered the blockbuster bestseller The Secret, Dr. Robert Anthony was delivering the principles of The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self-Confidence. Here Dr. Anthony, bestselling author of Think Big, reveals the secrets he has taught in seminars and workshops that have changed thousands of lives. Executives, star athletes, and celebrities know how total self-confidence can make one soar, and anyone can learn how to achieve it in their daily lives. The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self-Confidence features advice on:

• Tapping into creative imagination
• Clearing the mind of fear, worry, and guilt
• The best ways to communicate, and the art of small talk
• The simplest ways to get a perspective and set goals
• The joys and benefits of being different

Now revised by the author, this is the book for advancement in career, family, love life, finances, and mental and physical health.

Positive Affirmations and Motivational Quotes for a Badass

“No matter how you use it, there can be benefits for you and your daily life.”—Nerdy Girl Express

#1 Best Seller in Popular Culture, Quotations, Women’s Studies, Love & Marriage Humor, Self-Esteem, LGBT, Trivia, and Psychology Humor

Badass Affirmations is full of positive affirmations, profiles of powerful real-life heroines, and inspirational quotes for women. Packed with just the right amount of sass, this book is the perfect women empowerment gift for you and all your fabulous BFFs.

Even a badass needs positive affirmations. No one leaps out of bed knowing they’re amazing and about to have an incredible day. We find ourselves rushing around, working hard to please others—and often we find ourselves making everyone happy but our own damn selves. Badass Affirmations is here to stop the negativity with positive quotes and affirmations from powerful women.

Discover strong women quotes and encouraging self-affirmations. In Badass Affirmations, positive living and affirmation queen Becca Anderson reminds you that you are pretty darn great. Inside this motivational quotes and affirmations book, you’ll be fired up by inspirational quotes for women, by women. Alongside these women empowerment quotes, you’ll gain new knowledge of the badass ladies who have left their mark on the world with a mix of short bios and longer profiles. And when you’re done learning from other fierce females, you can work on affirming yourself with uplifting journal prompts.

Read Badass Affirmations and:

• Learn the habit of affirming yourself daily
• Empower yourself and strengthen your self-esteem
• Be encouraged by words of wit and wisdom

Readers of affirmations books and positive quote books for women like Let That Sh*t Go, A Year of Positive Thinking, or Beautifully Said will love the inspirational quotes for women in Badass Affirmations.

The Art of Positive Thinking All Year Round

“Simple Pleasures has become my go-to book for remembering to slow down and enjoy the little things in life.”—Becca Anderson, bestselling author of Badass Affirmations and The Book of Awesome Women

#1 New Release in Soups & Stews, Container Gardening, and Flowers

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

Learn new secrets to happiness. Rediscover the pleasures our grandparents knew when life was quieter and slower. A time when pleasures were made, not bought, and enjoyed all the more because of it. 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.

Make your self-care easy. Sometimes positive thinking can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. 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. 

Inside Simple Pleasures, find motivational 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 Simple Pleasures of the Home or Simple Pleasures for the Holidays—or books like A Year Of Positive Thinking, Declutter Your Mind, or 365 Days of Positive Affirmations—you’ll love Simple Pleasures.

«Tu montaña es el obstáculo entre tú y la vida que
quieres vivir. Enfrentarlo también es el único camino hacia tu libertad y conversión […] Tal vez sabes qué es tu montaña. Quizás es la adicción, el peso, las relaciones, los trabajos, la motivación o el dinero. Quizá no lo sabes. A lo mejor es una vaga sensación de ansiedad, baja autoestima, miedo o un descontento general que parece impregnar todo lo demás».
Brianna Wiest

Las montañas simbolizan los grandes desafíos que enfrentamos, en especial aquellos que parecen imposibles de superar. Para conquistar la cumbre es necesario aprender a identificar y cambiar las conductas que nos llevan al autosabotaje.

Por medio del conocimiento y la aceptación de nuestros hábitos más dañinos, el desarrollo de inteligencia emocional, la liberación de experiencias pasadas a nivel celular y el aprendizaje de actuar como nuestro yo del futuro podemos abrir nuestro propio camino hacia cualquier cima. Al final, la montaña no se moverá, seremos nosotros quienes lograremos conquistarla.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

This is a book about self-sabotage. Why we do it, when we do it, and how to stop doing it—for good. Coexisting but conflicting needs create self-sabotaging behaviors. This is why we resist efforts to change, often until they feel completely futile. But by extracting crucial insight from our most damaging habits, building emotional intelligence by better understanding our brains and bodies, releasing past experiences at a cellular level, and learning to act as our highest potential future selves, we can step out of our own way and into our potential. For centuries, the mountain has been used as a metaphor for the big challenges we face, especially ones that seem impossible to overcome. To scale our mountains, we actually have to do the deep internal work of excavating trauma, building resilience, and adjusting how we show up for the climb. In the end, it is not the mountain we master, but ourselves.

Legacy was written to simplify the process and accelerate people’s pursuit of a purposeful life filled with the satisfaction and impact their hearts are longing for.

Legacy makers aren’t born. They’re made.

It has been taught that legacies were meant for the rich, famous, world leaders, and innovators. However, after observing a relatively unknown man build a legacy that rivaled many of the most notable people in history, Marcum Davis came to understand that legacies are not reserved for the elite. In fact, they are attainable for people from all walks of life.

But how does one build a legacy? How can a “regular” person lead an impactful life of purpose and fulfillment worth remembering?

After years of study and practice, Marcum discovered a fundamental five-part formula that anyone can apply to their daily lives, known as the P.E.A.C.E. Legacy Formula, which he shares in the pages of Legacy.

Following the P.E.A.C.E. Legacy Formula will begin to improve one’s quality of life from the start, as they begin to feel their excitement and energy rise up and touch everything they do.

Legacy was written for anyone who wants to make the most of each day and live a more meaningful life. It serves as a guide and support system in the creation of a life and legacy that impacts not only the individual, but their loved ones, and the world around them.

Easy to use in a variety of ways, Healing Words is complementary medicine for the mind, body, and spirit that has a history of proven efficacy for people of all faiths on their journeys to healing and wholeness.

Every two-page spread is a chapter headlined by one of 101 words that relate to healing the mind, body, and spirit as a process or event. The word is followed by a definition, a personal reflection or a story that relates to the healing power of the word, quotes, and an affirmation for the reader to use on his or her healing journey. The quotes include contemporary excerpts as well as words from the sages, plus proverbs, psalms, and more.

Limitless You helps those seeking to live fully become more self-aware of their emotions and thoughts, by identifying the tricks and traps of the mind and creating the life they deserve to live. 

Every person is born with a beautiful purpose for their lives; yet past experiences, societal expectations, and accumulated trauma leave many feeling unworthy and fearful of pursuing their passions. The tricks and traps of the brain can convince anyone to move through life with their heads down, eyes glazed, but according to Holly Wynn, human beings aren’t meant to go through the motions!

Too many interpret their inner voice saying, “I can’t live like this anymore,” as instruction to remove themselves from this life altogether, rather than an invitation to take steps toward meaningful changes to make life better. In the aftermath of COVID-19’s “new normal,” personal loss and tragedy are far too common, leaving individuals feeling trapped. In Limitless You, Holly Wynn encourages readers to take action, unlocking the door to their heart and embracing the purpose they were meant for.  

Learn to overcome trauma, adversity, and struggle by unleashing the science of hope in your daily life with this inspiring and informative guide.

Hope is much more than wishful thinking. Science tells us that it is the most predictive indicator of well-being in a person’s life. Hope is measurable. It is malleable. And it changes lives. In Hope Rising, Casey Gwinn and Chan Hellman reveal the latest science of hope using nearly 2,000 published studies, including their own research. Based on their findings, they make an impassioned call for hope to be the focus not only of our personal lives, but of public policy for education, business, social services, and every part of society.

Hope Rising provides a roadmap to measure hope in your life. It teaches you to assess what may have robbed you of hope, and then provides strategies to let your hope flourish once again. The authors challenge every reader to be honest about their own struggles and end the cycle of shame and blame related to trauma, illness, and abuse. These are important first steps toward increasing your Hope score—and thriving because of it.

Do you sometimes feel like you’re just going through the motions in life? Do you often act like you’re fine when you secretly feel lonely and disconnected? Perhaps you have a good life and yet somehow it’s not enough to make you happy. Or perhaps you drink too much, eat too much, or risk too much in an attempt to feel something good. If so, you are not alone—and you may be suffering from emotional neglect.

A practicing psychologist for more than twenty years, Jonice Webb has successfully treated numerous patients who come to her believing that something is missing inside them. While many self-help books deal with what happened to you as a child, in Running on Empty, Webb addresses the things that may not have happened for you. What goes unsaid—or what cannot be remembered—can have profound consequences that may be affecting you to this day.

Running on Empty will help you understand your experiences and give you clear strategies for healing. It also includes a special chapter for mental health professionals.

We’re surrounded by books telling us how to be rich, or thin. This book is different from other self-help books—because it teaches us to be nicer. Niceness might not have the immediate allure of money or fame, but who among us wouldn’t like to be more patient, less irritable, or better listeners? 

 With a gently philosophical tone, this book gives us practical advice on how to forgive, how to reassure, and how to be generous. Being nice isn’t at all the same as being weak, or naive. In fact, niceness is one of the highest planes of human achievement—a super power, and a strength. Niceness deserves to be rediscovered and cultivated, and this book shows you how. Part of a new essential paperback series from The School of Life, covering a range of emotional lessons needed in order to lead fulfilled and happy lives.

• BEING NICER CAN BENEFIT OUR LIVES, often in unexpected ways.
• IN A TIME OF GLOBAL TURMOIL, this book encourages a focus on human kindness and empathy.
• CLASSIC BLACK & WHITE IMAGES throughout.
• PART OF THE NEW PAPERBACK SERIES 'LESSONS FOR LIFE'
• PRACTICAL AND ACCESSIBLE TIPS makes this an easy book to use in everyday life.

Discover the magic within you. This enlightening and powerful book will help you tap into your heart, soul, intuition, body, and the limitless magic that resides within you!

“Happiness comes from within” might be an overused statement, but psychology, science, and personal stories prove how powerfully true it is. Building on what is within each and every one of us, Everyday Magic: How to Live a Mindful, Meaningful, Magical Life is your guide to tapping into your magic.

Amidst the demands of modern life, this insightful book shows that simply shifting your perspective, slowing down, and being present in the moment can have profound benefits. With practical exercises and tools based on scientific studies, as well as thought-provoking insights and personal stories, you'll learn how to cultivate a magical connection with the world around you. Transcend the mundane and embrace the extraordinary by looking at the universal magic in all aspects of life, including …

Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Floods. Pandemics. Wildfires. Earthquakes. Droughts. Landslides. Trillions of dollars in damages. Billions of people affected. Worldwide shutdowns. Terrorist attacks. Gas explosions. Bridge collapses. Car, train, and plane crashes. These sudden and unexpected events make it feel as if chaos rules the world, but expecting the unexpected can mitigate the damage and loss to you and your loved ones. It pays to be prepared—and to know how to react and respond when disaster does strike.

When catastrophe strikes, no matter how big or small, being ready and knowing what to do can be the difference between the loss of life and survival. The Disaster Survival Guide: How to Prepare For and Surviving Floods, Fires, Earthquakes and More shows how to prepare and respond to any crisis, man-made or natural, wherever it might occur and however small or large it might be. Using what has been learned from previous disasters, this indispensable book illustrates how others survived past crises. Critical decisions faced during an emergency are considered: whether to stay or to go, where to go, how to stay informed, and more.

Covering the basics needs from food, water and first aid to shelter, security, and self-defense, this informative guide walks readers through the steps it takes to create their own personal emergency action plan. It provides a catalog of the skills, tools, and items needed to endure and overcome a variety of situations and circumstances. It pinpoints hazards unique to different terrains, locations, situations, and settings, too, and it helps identify and understand possible threats.

Just as important as learning how to survive the worst is learning how to survive everyday emergencies ranging from bee stings, snakebites, and allergic reactions to house fires, gas explosions, and more. It’s all important, and it’s all in The Disaster Survival Guide. Truly essential, this fact-filled book takes a clear-eyed look at what to do should the worst happen.

Gio Zararri, autor del bestseller El fin de la ansiedad, presenta un manual para comprender, afrontar y superar los temores que nos bloquean y nos impiden vivir con serenidad.

¿Te aterra salir a la calle o entrar en lugares llenos de gente? ¿Tienes temores irracionales que no puedes explicar? Todos hemos sentido miedo alguna vez, y está bien que así sea. El problema ocurre cuando el miedo se manifiesta continuamente en nuestra vida, interfiriendo en nuestras relaciones y condicionando nuestras decisiones; en resumen, limitando nuestra vida.

En este libro, el coach y experto en ansiedad Gio Zararri nos ayuda a recuperar el control y comparte estrategias prácticas y muy útiles para dirigir nuestra vida sin que el miedo nos condicione. Con su método en cuatro fases, comprenderemos la manera en que nuestro cerebro procesa el miedo y averiguaremos cómo podemos gestionarlo de manera efectiva. En estas páginas aprenderás que la clave reside en darle al miedo su justo valor, para así hacerle frente cuando sea necesario y, de este modo, vivir con confianza y sin limitaciones.

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Gio Zararri, author of the bestseller El fin de la ansiedad, presents a guide to understanding, facing, and overcoming the fears that block us and prevent us from living with serenity.

Do you feel terrified to go outside or enter crowded places? Do you have irrational fears you can’t explain? We have all felt fear at some point, and that’s okay. The problem arises when fear continuously manifests in our lives, interfering with our relationships, shaping our decisions, and ultimately limiting our lives.

In this book, coach and anxiety expert Gio Zararri helps us regain control and shares practical and highly effective strategies to lead our lives without fear dictating our actions. Through his four-phase method, we will understand how our brain processes fear and discover ways to manage it effectively.

Within these pages, you’ll learn that the key lies in giving fear its rightful place—so you can face it when necessary and, in doing so, live with confidence and without limitations.

Rutinas para cultivar tu tiempo y bienestar

MENOS REACCIÓN Y MÁS PLANEACIÓN: TRANSFORMA TU MANERA DE TRABAJAR

A diario, miles de empleados de Google, desde ejecutivos hasta becarios, reciben los consejos de Laura Mae Martin para sacarle el máximo provecho a su tiempo. Ahora, con 13 años en la empresa que más ayuda a organizar el mundo, la autora reúne lo más eficaz de sus asesorías para potenciar tu productividad y cuidar tu bienestar personal.

• Ten reuniones eficientes, no juntas que pudieron ser mails.
• Vence la procrastinación y concéntrate en tus prioridades.
• Aprende a decir «no» y mantén tu agenda bajo control.
• Aprovecha al máximo la tecnología.
• Organiza tu bandeja de entrada en tres pasos.
• Encuentra tu tiempo productivo óptimo.

Tácticas comprobadas para evitar el agotamiento, crear nuevos hábitos y rutinas adaptadas a tu estilo de vida para ser más eficaz y vivir con tranquilidad.

Perfecto para trabajadores y estudiantes. Para entornos presenciales, digitales e híbridos.

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Routines to Cultivate Your Time and Well-Being

LESS REACTING, MORE PLANNING: TRANSFORM THE WAY YOU WORK

Every day, thousands of Google employees—from executives to interns—turn to Laura Mae Martin for advice on maximizing their time. Now, after 13 years at the company that helps organize the world, the author brings together the most effective strategies from her coaching sessions to boost your productivity and protect your personal well-being.

• Hold efficient meetings instead of ones that could have been emails.
• Overcome procrastination and focus on your priorities.
• Learn to say “no” and keep your schedule under control.
• Make the most of technology.
• Organize your inbox in three steps.
• Find your optimal productive time.

Proven tactics to avoid burnout, build new habits, and create routines tailored to your lifestyle—so you can be more effective and live with peace of mind.

Perfect for workers and students alike. Designed for in-person, digital, and hybrid environments.

Einstein. Beethoven. Picasso. Jobs. La palabra "genio" evoca a estas figuras icónicas, cuyas contribuciones han transformado de forma irreversible a la sociedad. Sin embargo, Beethoven no sabía multiplicar, Picasso reprobó matemáticas en la primaria y Jobs dejó la universidad después del primer semestre.

¿Qué dice esto sobre cómo medimos el éxito en la actualidad? ¿Por qué nos enseñan a comportarnos según las reglas, cuando los genios han hecho todo lo contrario? Y a todo esto, ¿qué es en realidad ser un genio?

El profesor Craig Wright, creador del popular curso Explorando la Naturaleza del Genio de la Universidad de Yale, revela lo que podemos aprender de las mentes brillantes que han cambiado al mundo. Al examinar la vida de individuos que van desde Charles Darwin y Leonardo da Vinci hasta Elon Musk y Andy Warhol, Wright identifica los 14 rasgos de las grandes mentes de la historia.

Las ideas brillantes NO suelen ser repentinas; son el resultado de modos de pensar únicos y una dedicación constante. Los hábitos mentales que producen grandes descubrimientos se pueden aprender y cultivar, y Wright nos muestra cómo.

Este libro no te convertirá en un genio. Pero adoptar los hábitos secretos de estas personas te hará más estratégico, creativo, exitoso y, en última instancia, más feliz.

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Einstein. Beethoven. Picasso. Jobs. The word "genius" evokes these iconic figures, whose contributions have irreversibly shaped society. Yet Beethoven couldn’t multiply, Picasso failed math in elementary school, and Jobs dropped out of college after his first semester.

What does this say about how we measure success today? Why are we taught to follow the rules when geniuses have done the exact opposite? And ultimately, what does it really mean to be a genius?

Professor Craig Wright, creator of Yale University’s popular course Exploring the Nature of Genius, uncovers what we can learn from the brilliant minds that have changed the world. By examining individuals ranging from Charles Darwin and Leonardo da Vinci to Elon Musk and Andy Warhol, Wright identifies the 14 traits shared by history’s greatest minds.

Brilliant ideas are NOT sudden sparks; they are the result of unique ways of thinking and unwavering dedication. The mental habits that drive groundbreaking discoveries can be learned and cultivated, and Wright shows us how.

This book won’t turn you into a genius. But adopting the secret habits of these extraordinary individuals will make you more strategic, creative, successful, and ultimately, happier.

¿Eres capaz de superar lo que te frena?

¿Qué te frena en la vida, en el amor y en el trabajo para superarte?

Probablemente has sentido que algo en tu vida no está bien o que ni siquiera avanza: tus relaciones, tu trayectoria profesional o tu cambio de hábitos. Pero a pesar de que tu agobiante crítico interno insista en ello, no tienes un problema de motivación. Hay algo más detrás de tus planes de autocuidado, listas de actividades y metas desatendidas, y salir de ahí es más fácil de lo que imaginas.

En esta guía orientada a la acción, Britt Frank, neuropsicoterapeuta experta en comportamiento humano, te muestra cómo funciona el estancamiento, por qué no puedes avanzar y cómo superar aquello que te ha detenido durante tanto tiempo. Con un enfoque ecléctico y un plan personalizable tan directo o tan profundo como desees, podrás:

• Tener perspectiva sobre el dolor y el trauma del pasado
• Liberarte de la tortuosa pregunta «¿Por qué no progreso?»
• Tomar el control de tus elecciones para construir la vida que deseas.

Avanza con propósito, confianza y con la libertad de transformarte en quien realmente estás destinado a ser.

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Are You Capable of Overcoming What Holds You Back?

What is stopping you from growing in life, love, and work?

You’ve probably felt like something in your life isn’t right or that it’s not moving forward—whether it’s your relationships, your career path, or your attempts to change habits. But despite what your relentless inner critic insists, you don’t have a motivation problem. There is something deeper behind your neglected self-care plans, activity lists, and abandoned goals, and breaking free is easier than you think.

In this action-oriented guide, Britt Frank, a neuropsychotherapist specializing in human behavior, explains how stagnation works, why you feel stuck, and how to overcome what has held you back for so long. With an eclectic approach and a customizable plan that can be as straightforward or as deep as you choose, you will learn to:

• Gain perspective on past pain and trauma
• Free yourself from the torturous question: "Why am I not progressing?"
• Take control of your choices to build the life you want

Move forward with purpose, confidence, and the freedom to become who you are truly meant to be.

What if a simple act of kindness could change a life forever?

In Earth Angels, Sandy Lundy shares a heartfelt exploration of compassion’s transformative power, inspired by her journey through unimaginable loss. After her eleven-year-old son, Shane, died by suicide following relentless bullying, Sandy made a conscious choice to channel her pain into a mission of hope and action.

This moving book celebrates the quiet strength of everyday heroes—Earth Angels—who inspire change through small acts of kindness. Lundy blends deeply personal reflections with real-world stories to show how even the simplest gestures can ripple outward, touching countless lives. With insights into the impact of bullying, the healing power of community, and the importance of empathy, Earth Angels challenges readers to make compassion a daily practice. But compassion, kindness, and integrity are not just character traits; they are actions—choices we must consciously make every day. Whether it’s a high-five, a word of encouragement, or standing up to cruelty, these small acts have the power to transform lives in ways we may never fully realize.

For anyone searching for hope in times of grief, inspiration to uplift others, or guidance in building a kinder world, Earth Angels is a powerful reminder that extraordinary change begins with ordinary actions. This book is a tribute to those who lead with integrity and a call to action for anyone ready to make a difference.

What the opioid epidemic teaches us about the addiction at the root of our social life—and how we free ourselves from it.

How To Break An Addiction paints an original and dynamic portrait of the nature of the opioid crisis while offering original commentary on what the crisis portends about the present historical conjuncture. Interrogating long- and short-run, macro and micro, national and global, structural and personal factors, it takes the ongoing US opioid crisis as a jumping off point to illustrate the profound conclusion: capitalism at its core is an addiction.

In a blend of memoir, historical record, original research, and theoretical and cultural analysis, critical geographer and harm reduction activist Annie Spencer argues against a dominant ‘progressive’ presumption of the need to reform (or ‘save’) capitalism, demonstrating instead the imperative to think, organize, and enact new ways of being and provisioning together on a living Earth.

How To Break An Addiction renders visible the extent to which the world we inhabit today is made by addiction—in capital’s image—and against life and well-being. Spencer calls for redress of the deepening crisis of addiction and the so-called ‘epidemic’ of pain at its root; for a paradigm shift away from the dominant economic logic in favor of new kinds of ecosystemic social practice and provision. We must innovate a new way of being human together in the here and now. Spencer’s first-person narration anchors rigorous and far-reaching research and theory, making for an original and impactful tour through capital’s addiction to crisis and our ability—and need—to break from it.

Chances are someone you know is a sex addict (or is living with one).

Sex addiction is a growing menace that threatens all strata of our society, destroying millions of marriages, damaging reputations, contributing to suicides and in some cases prison sentences, and wasting mind-boggling amounts of money. But there is hope.

Sex addiction is treatable. Through the rigorous recovery program detailed in these pages, it is possible for sex addicts to stop all of their destructive behaviors—forever. The recovery road is long and difficult, but also very rewarding. Marriages have not only been restored, but enriched. By following the steps described in Stop Sex Addiction, addicts and their partners have found the path to freedom from sex addiction. You have taken the first steps along that path by picking up this book. The wisdom it contains will lead to real hope and true freedom. 

Milton Magness, D. Min., MA, LPC, CSAT, is the founder and director of Hope & Freedom Counseling Services in Houston, Texas. He is a licensed professional counselor and a certified sex addiction therapist.

Claudia Black's seminal relapse prevention workbook has been revised and updated!

People in recovery from addiction need to be award of the potential for setback and the range of challenges that can, and often do, lead to relapse. To assume or simply hope it will not occur is denial. A Hole in the Sidewalk supports the necessary work required for relapse prevention from all forms of addiction: alcohol and other drugs, nicotine, sex, work, spending, screen, gambling, food, and relationships.

Dr. Black provides robust tools for those who take their recovery seriously and want to maximize there knowledge and take actions to minimize the possibility of a return to active addiction. Whether or not someone has a history of relapse or wants to be proactive in their effort of avoiding potential stumbling blocks, this newly updated workbook is a major asset in their sustained recovery.

Experience the benefits of recovery through the practice of yoga.

Recovery from active addiction is a lifelong journey that can take many paths. By aligning yoga philosophy and poses with each of the Twelve Steps, Kyczy Hawk presents a physical and spiritual guide that complements and augments any twelve-step practice.

Highlighting her own yogic journey through the steps, Hawk provides an enlightened way of thinking that allows readers to investigate how they think, feel, and believe by using a new vocabulary to process traditional recovery principles.

• Current findings increasingly support yoga and mindfulness as promising complementary therapies for addictive behaviors (Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2013).

• Provides clear and concise instructions requiring no prior knowledge and enabling people to experience the benefits of this ancient practice in the comfort and privacy of their own home.

• Key yoga terms are explained clearly and all poses are accompanied by illustrations.

• Consistent practice will lead to a more positive outlook on life and help eliminate harmful attitudes and behaviors. It can also create a balanced lifestyle, bringing greater harmony, stability, and enjoyment.

• Anyone can benefit from yoga, regardless of ability, age, belief system, or life circumstance.

Kyczy Hawk is a certified yoga instructor. She lectures on yoga and recovery throughout the Bay Area and has been a presenter at the Art of Yoga Project and Niroga Institute's Yoga Therapy teacher training. As the Success Over Addiction and Relapse (SOAR) yoga teacher specialty-training founder, she has taught yoga instruction workshops throughout the United States. She hosts a weekly yoga recovery meeting on In The Rooms and manages the Willow Glen Yoga Studio in San Jose, CA.

An active and personalized way for people in recovery to extend and strengthen their yogic investigation of the Twelve Steps.

Designed for use as a companion to Yogic Tools for Recovery, this workbook allows a person from any fellowship to document his or her progress through the Twelve Steps. In the introduction of each step, yogini Kyczy Hawk focuses on a recovery concept and breaks down its healing message, utilizing the wisdom of the yoga sutras. Then, she leads readers through a self-exploration of the yogic principles aligned with the step, providing introspective questions along with activities such as poses, visualizations, breath practices, and meditations.

By working the steps in this manner, both men and women, regardless of age and physical ability, will learn how to synthesize the artifacts and memories of addiction in a new, holistic way, leading to contentment as they find their true path.

The Inspirational Addiction Recovery Book for Smokers of Traditional Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes

Looking for a way to stop smoking for good? Bestselling author Karen Casey shares her daily meditation guide for effective recovery from addiction.

Quitting nicotine is a healing process. For many people, smoking has become a part of their daily habits, which can make quitting for health or personal reasons even more difficult. But you don’t have to let that deep compulsion get the best of you again. By sharing her own story of smoking dependency and recovery, author Karen Casey’s impactful quit-smoking book will help you find your strength to flourish without ever needing a cigarette (or e-cigarette) again.

Breaking the habit with powerful affirmations. You don’t have to go through this alone. Stop Smoking (and Vaping) Now! will connect you with readers who have experienced the same road to recovery from addiction as you, and how they fought to live smoke-free through guided meditation for healing. Featuring inspiring wisdom and practices that have helped thousands of readers learn how to quit nicotine, you can expect amazing change from your copy of Karen Casey’s addiction recovery book that will benefit you and your life forever.

Inside Stop Smoking (and Vaping) Now!, you’ll find:

• 24 stories about living and quitting cigarette addictions
• 90 daily practices for quitting addiction one step at a time
• Healing quotes and questions to remember during difficult times

If you liked Stop Overthinking, Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Quit Vaping, or Making Every Move a Meditation, you’ll love Stop Smoking (and Vaping) Now!

Deepen Your Capacity to Live Free from Addiction—and from Self and Selfishness

"Twelve Step recovery is much more than a way to escape the clutches of addictive behaviors. Twelve Step recovery is about freeing yourself from playing God, and since almost everyone is addicted to this game, Twelve Step recovery is something from which everyone can benefit."
—from the Introduction

In this hope-filled approach to spiritual and personal growth, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are uniquely interpreted to speak to everyone seeking a freer and more God-centered life. This special rendering makes them relevant to those suffering from specific addictions—alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, sex, shopping—as well as the general addictions we wrestle with daily, such as anger, greed, and selfishness.

Rami Shapiro describes his personal experience working the Twelve Steps as adapted by Overeaters Anonymous and shares anecdotes from many people working the Steps in a variety of settings. Drawing on the insights and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, and Islam, he offers supplementary practices from different religious traditions to help you move more deeply into the universal spirituality of the Twelve Step system.

Change your Thoughts for True Self Healing

“Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow tells the truth and tells it well. I recommend it.” —Marianne Williamson

Finalist for the MS Society Books for a Better Life Award
#1 Bestseller in Addiction & Recovery, Twelve-Step Programs

Better living takes healing words. What we say to ourselves can change life as we experience it. Especially ones such as “I wish things could change'' when we are feeling our lowest, bringing those dark feelings into our everyday lives. But words are powerful, and can be used as a way to relearn loving ourselves rather than wait for happy thoughts to suddenly appear. It’s time to bring those healing words into reality, and the very first step begins with your mind.

To heal a weary soul takes a healthy mind. Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow explores the twelve simple steps towards achieving peace of mind through transforming positive affirmations into motivationation. Featuring timeless wisdom to live by and self healing stories, author Karen Casey teaches us that better living doesn’t take just self reflection, but also responding by acknowledging our mental and emotional needs.

Inside, you’ll find simple steps on how to:

• Quiet your mind and jump into true self healing
• Let go of “ifs” and “hows” so you can love yourself first
• Practice self forgiveness with honesty and freedom from past self-judgment

If you liked Pause, Rest, Be; Unclutter Your Soul; or Love From The Inside Out; you’ll love Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow.

Stories That Heal You and the Hard Times That Don't Kill You

Bucky Sinister a recovered alcoholic and veteran of the punk rock and spoken word scene, brings the stories from the trenches about how to get sober, stay sober, and live sober.

Beyond the 12-step guide. Still Standing brings you the stories from the misfits, freaks, and weirdos that have come to recovery from a variety of backgrounds including tattoo artists, bartenders, musicians, and flight attendants to help answer the What Now? Question of living sober. Using a mixture of poetic reflection, autobiography and philosophy, Bucky Sinister turns this beyond the 12-step guide into a manual that helps unpack the mind when it’s overly packed.

Stories heal. Bucky Sinister knows all too well the power that words contain. Sober since February 19th, 2002, he’s traveled near and far to bring tales from the trenches about the ups and downs to truly living sober.

If you enjoyed books like Codependent No More, Drop the Rock, or High Achiever, you’ll love Still Standing.

A Meditation-A-Day to Aid the Addiction 12-Step Recovery Process

Help in staying centered and finding inner peace. Karen Casey’s daily meditation book Peace a Day at a Time offers 365 reminders to help strengthen those traveling the path to recovery from addiction. In this powerful set of daily reminders, Karen draws from her bestselling Each Day a New Beginning, which has helped millions recovering from addiction.

Grow stronger every day with this classic meditation-a-day book. Karen Casey's daily meditation books have guided millions through their recovery and their daily lives, providing serenity and a happier more peaceful life. She has written eloquently about almost every facet of recovery and how to live a sober, balanced life by trying to live in the present, one day at a time. Peace a Day at a Time offers a meditation for every day of the year, opening with a quote and following with a brief essay and a takeaway message. This beautiful book is your powerful set of daily reminders on how to stay centered and find inner peace. Karen also provides a companion index with key theme words to reference any issue you may be struggling with.

In Peace a Day at a Time learn to:

• Pay attention and listening to your inner voice
• Avoid drama and to let go of blame
• Stop living from crisis to crisis
• Cope with fear, sorrow, anger, and pain
• Embrace change
• Practice kindness, joy, hope, and acceptance

If you have been aided by books such as The Language of Letting Go, The Road Back to You, or Let Go Now; then Peace a Day At a Time can help you heal.

Practice Simple Yet Effective Meditation

We all need a dose of inspiration to get us through hard times. All We Have Is All We Need reminds you that you’ll survive and thrive with simple steps and mindful meditations.

When was the last time you felt peaceful? In All We Have Is All We Need, Karen Casey's classic and simple wisdom is condensed into one and two sentence statements. Her concise teachings will help turn you away from trouble, chaos, and drama and toward peace in your everyday life.

When we find ourselves in turmoil we cannot concentrate. When faced with what seem like calamities, what we need is a simple but true message to hold on to. And, at other times, when crises don't loom quite so large, we can still find comfort in going back to the basics.

This isn’t your average meditative teacher. Karen Casey is the founding mother of daily meditation books for women, and a 12-step recovery workshop facilitator with over forty published titles in over ten different languages. In All We Have Is All We Need she offers something different and unique. Her simple yet profound statements will help you:

• Reframe your thinking
• Practice positive affirmations
• Find inner peace

If you enjoyed books like Make Your Bed, The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, or Untamed, then you’ll love Karen Casey's All We Have Is All We Need.

FÉ, SABIDURÍA, CORAJE Y ASOMBRO, EN UNA INSPIRADORA HISTORIA DE AUTODESCUBRIMIENTO.

Félix, un niño que vive en Jerusalén, emprende un increíble viaje para encontrar su destino. Cansado del trabajo poco importante que desempeña dentro del ejército romano, Félix decide dejarlo todo y buscar fortuna. En su camino, se cruzará con Haziq, un mercader que le ofrece unirse a la tripulación de su barco. Esa aventura lo llevará a encontrar riquezas muy diferentes —y mucho más satisfactorias— de lo que jamás imaginó, descubriendo un tesoro extraordinario que tocará su espíritu y cambiará su vida para siempre.

El Monte de los Olivos nos enseña sobre la importancia de escuchar a nuestros corazones, de reconocer las oportunidades, identificar las señales que se encuentran a lo largo de la vida… y, lo más importante: nos invita a seguir nuestros sueños con determinación.

The Mount of Olives takes readers for an emotional ride through the life of a boy who's search for better becomes a discovery of something extraordinary.

‘LaYinka, if you died today, what would your children have to say about you?’

This was the question LaYinka Sanni asked herself when she hit rock bottom many years ago. It was this question — and the uncomfortable answer that followed it — that inspired her to embark on a deeply personal journey of self discovery, learning and, ultimately, homecoming.

Honest, tender and wise, A Beautiful Homecoming is a self-help book for every Muslim woman who has become buried beneath her labels — mother, wife, daughter, sister, employee — and who wants to reconnect with who she is and finally embrace all parts of herself.

Drawing on her work as a transformation coach, her own personal experiences and her faith, LaYinka Sanni has penned a powerful love letter from one striving woman to another, an invitation to step into a new internal reality, and a practical guide that will change the way you view the world — and yourself — forever.

Psychological and Spiritual Guidance for Effective Recovery

Healing from addiction isn’t a straightforward cure, but a journey of spiritual self-discovery. Follow social psychologist Dr. Lisa Stanton as she shares the 52 divine lessons that can help you.

The key to recovery comes from within. For many people, medicine, treatments, and therapy can only do so much during the aftermath of addiction. That is why Dr. Lisa Stanton shares how reconnecting to yourself and your relationship with faith can produce the best results. 52 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned in Recovery is a self-improvement book that combines psychology with spirituality, exploring all the incredible truths that your journey with God can reveal. Featuring eye-opening facts about prayers, forgiveness, and setting goals, you’ll discover that the best recovery plan is embracing the type of honesty that heals.

You can thrive with His guidance. For Lisa, becoming sober looked like a confusing series of trial and error with no effective solution. Yet her recovery started where she least expected it: by reopening a door with God. Exploring what she learned from her spiritual experience, Lisa tells how moments of vulnerability with Him can lead to helping yourself and others in need. A part of recovery leadership (along with bestselling author Karen Casey) Dr. Lisa Stanton shares her story and its lessons to help those on their recovery journeys.

Inside 52 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned in Recovery, you’ll find life-changing lessons based on psychology and spiritual guidance such as:

• How to recognize that dishonesty, people-pleasing, and stubbornness can hurt rather than help
• Why everyday miracles help you see yourself God’s plan
• Radical changes you can expect when letting go of resentment
• Why you shouldn’t deny feelings of guilt

So if you are looking for recovery books like Power Moves, Why I Believe, or Each Day a New Beginning, then you’ll thrive with 52 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned in Recovery.

Kinh Tam es una joven vietnamita cuyos padres la obligan a aceptar un matrimonio pactado. Educada en los valores tradicionales de una familia aristocrática, no se atreve a desobedecer a sus progenitores e intenta adaptarse a su nueva vida de casada con un hombre al que no ama. 

Sin embargo, el destino de Kinh es otro y su gran vocación espiritual se acaba imponiendo. Un día, tras una fuerte pelea con su familia, decide abandonar su hogar para ingresar en un monasterio bajo una nueva identidad masculina. A partir de ese momento ya no será una joven casada, sino «el monje».

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A true love story written by Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the great figures of spirituality worldwide.

A Comedian’s Sober Curious Journey to Recovery

Join comedian and playwright Tadhg Hickey as he shares his difficult road to recovery in this honest and uplifting debut.

Life with alcoholism revealed. Tadhg Hickey first started drinking at the age of fifteen to cope with childhood trauma. After decades of hitting rock bottom again and again, and eventually achieving eight years of sobriety, he is ready to share his story about what living with this compulsive mental illness is truly like. A Portrait of a Piss Artist as a Young Man dives into how alcoholism can reshape every part of your identity. Recounting how it impacted his daily life and relationships, this candid alcohol recovery book will show ways addiction can have power over us if we let it.

The highs and lows of staying sober. Like many, Tadhg found that recovery was easier said than done, with many of the obstacles coming from himself. Highlighting the self-isolation and sabotage he experienced through a lighthearted perspective, Tadhg shares how alcohol recovery is not a perfect process and can only succeed if you try again. Follow each chapter as you discover how vulnerability, perseverance, and a touch of humor are the key ingredients to achieving the most difficult moments in your life.

Along with Tadhg’s personal stories of alcoholism, you can find other life-changing discoveries, such as:

• Why drinking to cope with stressors can be dangerous
• How religious trauma can contribute to alcoholism
• When to recognize when self-deception can impact your sobriety
• Ways being sober curious can help you in the long run
• Why it’s okay to still struggle at times

If you liked We Are the Luckiest, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, or Anxious Little Monsters, then you’ll love A Portrait of a Piss Artist as a Young Man.

«El secreto del buen hablar es saber escuchar», Ismael Cala.

Aprendemos a hablar desde pequeños, nos enseñan cómo pedir algo, cómo dar las gracias… pero no nos enseñan a escuchar ni a entender nuestro complejo mundo interior. Este libro, que el autor escribió diez años después de su gran éxito El poder de escuchar, es una invitación a conocer nuestro ser. 

El célebre periodista y presentador de Cala, de CNN en Español, y considerado el nuevo Larry King hispano, nos brinda un sinnúmero de consejos para escuchar nuestras verdaderas necesidades, revisar nuestros pensamientos y emociones, mejorar la conexión con nuestro cuerpo, potenciar nuestras relaciones y activar nuestra intuición. A lo largo del libro, Cala considera desde las creencias limitadoras y auto juicios, hasta la desconexión entre mente y cuerpo. También nos enseña cómo detectar y aceptar nuestras sombras y debilidades y reconectar con nuestra versión más auténtica. 

Con consejos útiles y ejercicios prácticos, Cala nos brinda una guía para aprender a escuchar y a convertirnos en buenos escuchadores para transformar el mundo que nos rodea.Es un libro fascinante y práctico que nos enseña la importancia de la escucha en nuestras vidas personales y profesionales.

¿Estás listo para escuchar? 

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Discover how the key to success in business, love, and relationships is learning to listen. 

We are taught how to speak from a young age...but they never teach us how to listen, or how to understand the complex world inside of us. This book is an invitation to discover our inner selves: even our shadows and deepest secrets. 

Knowing how to listen to ourselves is a powerful tool, and in this book, the author explains how we can use it to identify our thoughts and emotions, boost our connection with our body, improve our relationships and activate our intuition. Throughout the book, Cala considers all the aspects that affect our capacity to listen, from limiting beliefs and self judgement, to the disconnect between mind and body. Through specific advice and practical exercises, this is a complete guide to learning how to listen and evolve in every aspect of our life.

Necesitaba un cambio. A Hannah siempre le atrajo la idea de mudarse, conocer más personas, explorar otros ambientes. Después de romper con su novio se aventuró a un nuevo lugar y dejó atrás familia y amigos. Seguro ahí encontraría —con la compañía de Dios— lo que tanto anhelaba: éxito, fama, amor, felicidad. 

La sorpresa de la novedad pasó y Hannah regresó a su rutina: sentía que algo no estaba bien, que algo faltaba, y, sin notarlo, empezó a esconder esas angustias y se inventó una imagen lejos de la realidad. Poco a poco fue cayendo en una depresión tan profunda que los días se volvieron un sufrimiento total. 

Se vio obligada a buscarse a sí misma, a pedir ayuda para descubrir que no estaba sola, a privilegiar lo espiritual por encima de lo material, a comprometerse con los suyos y dejar de huir. Y lo más importante, entendió que Dios le tenía un plan, solo debía escucharlo. 

«Este libro es absolutamente brillante. Lo amarás y nunca serás el mismo luego de leerlo». ALLI WORTHINGTON, autora de Fierce Faith

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Dios te tiene un plan is a call to stop putting your life on hold until "someday" and start digging your heels into the here and now to build the life God has designed for you. 

Life is scary. Adulting is hard. When faced with the challenges of building a life of your own, it's all too easy to stake your hope and happiness in "someday." But what if the dotted lines on the map at your feet today mattered just as much as the destination you dream of?

«Silvia Vásquez-Lavado es una guerrera. Su voz increíblemente cálida revela cómo floreció desde los momentos más oscuros de su vida para convertirse en una inspiración y una defensora de los demás. Este libro es un testimonio del extraordinario del poder de la vulnerabilidad, la empatía y la generosidad. Estoy asombrada por la fuerza y coraje que ha capturado tan bellamente en estas memorias». Selena Gómez

Sumida en una depresión profunda y en una espiral autodestructiva de alcoholismo y sexo desmedido, Silvia decide volver a casa, dispuesta a enfrentarse a sus sombras más oscuras. Los años de abuso sexual sufridos durante su infancia, la confusa búsqueda de su propia identidad y las cicatrices emocionales de un hogar disfuncional estaban acabando con su vida. Así, en medio de una sesión de ayahuasca, entre cantos chamánicos y visiones alucinadas, un mensaje le fue revelado: debía ir a las montañas. Solo allí, entre los prodigiosos brazos de la tierra, encontraría la paz y la sanación que tanto necesitaba. Pero no iría sola. Acompañada por un grupo de jóvenes supervivientes, como ella, de abuso sexual, emprenderá el viaje hasta la montaña más alta del mundo: Sagarmatha, Chomolungma, Everest, la Madre del Universo.

El abrazo de la montaña es un testimonio inspirador de valentía, resiliencia y sanación. Son las apasionantes memorias de una mujer extraordinaria que no se rindió ante el dolor, sino que lo tomó con humildad y lo llevó con ella hasta la cima del mundo. 

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"Silvia Vásquez-Lavado is a warrior. Her incredibly warm voice reveals how she blossomed from the darkest moments of her life to become an inspiration and an advocate for others. This book is a testament to the extraordinary power of vulnerability, empathy, and generosity. I am in awe of the strength and courage she has captured so beautifully in this memoir." Selena Gomez

Endless ice. Thin air. The threat of dropping into nothingness thousands of feet below. This is the climb Silvia Vásquez-Lavado braves in her page-turning, pulse-raising memoir chronicling her journey to Mount Everest. A Latina hero in the elite macho tech world of Silicon Valley, privately, she was hanging by a thread. Deep in the throes of alcoholism, hiding her sexuality from her family, and repressing the abuse she’d suffered as a child, she started climbing. She gathered a group of young female survivors and led them to base camp alongside her, all the while coping with her own nerves of summiting. But there were also moments of peace, joy, and healing with the strength of her fellow survivors and community propelling her forward.

A remarkable story of heroism, one which awakens in all of us a lust for adventure, an appetite for risk, and faith in our own resilience.

"As someone who has benefited from Ms. Habib's life coaching over the last few years, I am delighted that such a life-enhancing, yet practical, book is being published for Muslims. My advice is to read it slowly, digest it, do the exercises, and give it some real thought and attention and you are sure to experience wonderful changes in the way you approach your life."—Na'ima B. Robert, author of From My Sisters' Lips and founder of SISTERS Magazine

"This book is beautifully practical and will give you the powerful insights into what and how to change your life. Sayeda has a simple and very effective way of explaining just how to go about making transformation happen for you. You will find yourself eagerly following the exercises through the whole book."—David Ross, British executive coach and founder of Performance Unlimited

Life Coaching for Muslims helps you to create a life vision for yourself, learn about goal setting, and develop key life-skills: organizing your time, managing your finances, and building self-esteem. Overall it gives you the support you need to turn things around when you have had a setback and live a more empowered life.

With a combination of everyday practical advice, diagnostic exercises, toolkits for changing your life, and spiritual wisdom, spearheaded by selected verses from the Qur'an and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, this book is an essential aid for Muslims today.

Sayeda Habib is an accredited life coach and has been working to improve the social and psychological welfare of Muslims since 2005. She has been featured on television in Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, and also been a guest on several radio shows, including regional BBC. She is also a columnist for SISTERS Magazine in the United Kingdom.

A groundbreaking patient workbook with an emphasis on healing the whole person

An excellent tool for treatment professionals, patients, and families that provides education and exercises to help individuals navigate the process of recovery, setting the stage for deep healing and providing actionable tips for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Those working through this resource will find the encouragement, expertise, and pragmatism they need to rediscover their true selves and find stability in a recovery-focused life.

The powerful practice of yoga, with all its diverse approaches and time-honored traditions, meets twelve-step recovery.

Those in recovery who yearn to connect more fully in the suggested "prayer and meditation" of Step Eleven will welcome this delightful book from a fresh voice in recovery literature. Kyczy Hawk's experiences of addiction and recovery make her a relatable, compassionate guide to an integrative practice that addresses the threefold aspects of addiction―body, mind, and spirit―for a new experience of recovery and of physical and spiritual health.

Finally, there is hope for millions of Americans in recovery from chronic pain and addiction who want healing without the risks posed by opioid painkillers.

With its revolutionary approach to living fully with chronic pain rather than attempting to obliterate all pain by using ever-increasing doses of addictive drugs, this revised and updated edition of Dr. Mel Pohl's award-winning book is filled with evidence-based suggestions for healing from chronic pain as a whole person, not a collection of symptoms. 

The revised and updated A Day without Pain also includes: 

• A new foreword by Claudia Black, PhD.
• New expanded discussion of the brain and how it is affected by pain and suffering 
• New vignettes to illustrate the principles of pain recovery (or pain treatment)
• New information on working with the emotional aspects of chronic pain
• Updated and most current data from LVRC chronic pain recovery program

The definitive guide to all things related to addiction and its treatments—newly revised.