Self-Help

"Creating a Haven of Peace" provides a formula for creating Sanctuary in your own home. An escape from the busyness and chaos surrounding our families today. Here are very attainable steps to creating the life you desire.

How incorporating the five senses can turn your home into a Sanctuary of peace and love that supersedes the “security” you think money can provide.

How relationship trumps all in building a foundation for peace.

How “being your own boss” isn’t all it’s cut out to be. The myths and realities of living the unpredictable entrepreneurial life.

How The Ugly Year turned into success and unexpected life change and how you can change your own life story.

When the business failed, the IRS was knocking at the door, the kids were hungry and we had borrowed a beat up car from a friend, I assumed this was the beginning of poverty and embarrassment. Instead, it turned out to be the wakeup call for our greatest and most successful adventure.

“Our family never had ‘problems’. We always had ‘Opportunities for Solutions’ and we could get mighty creative with figuring out the solutions!”

Silence Your Inner Critic invites individuals experiencing self-doubt to embark on an epic quest to rise above their greatest adversary—their Inner Critic. 

This transformative guide weaves the exhilarating elements of superhero comic book lore with practical psychological insights, empowering individuals to reclaim their hero’s journey from the clutches of self-criticism.

Opening with an exploration of how past experiences, societal expectations, and personal fears create a fertile ground for self-doubt to flourish, this enlightening resource arms individuals with an arsenal of tools—mindfulness techniques, self-compassion practices, and confidence-building exercises—all designed to fortify their resilience against their Inner Critic.

Offering a hands-on approach to self-empowerment through engaging, real-life examples blended with interactive exercises, individuals learn to identify and challenge the distorted perceptions that fuel their internal foe. Techniques such as the “Tablet of Internal Power” and “Journal of Justice” are presented as superhero gadgets that individuals can visualize and deploy, making the process both fun and impactful.

Author Amber Mikesell combines personal experience, psychological research, and motivational coaching, making Silence Your Inner Critic not only a tool for personal change but also a compelling read that entertains as it educates. 

Ideal for anyone who struggles with self-doubt or is a harsh self-critic, this unique guidebook offers a fresh, engaging approach to traditional self-help with a blend of narrative flair and practical advice that can transform the inner battleground into a triumph of self-discovery and empowerment.

Individuals will feel like the hero of their own story, equipped with the knowledge and tools to silence their Inner Critic once and for all.

Claim Your SWAGGER is the first part of a three-book series that guides individuals from merely surviving life to thriving in it.

Informed by her work with almost fifty thousand leaders at various multinational and Fortune 500 companies, her experience with cancer survivors, and her personal journey, Jennifer Sukalo’s SWAGGER approach shows readers what makes them not only unique, but extraordinary. Claim Your SWAGGER gives readers exclusive access to what companies have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for—Jennifer’s expertise. 

Claim Your SWAGGER helps readers develop a new relationship with their self-worth and learn to appreciate their strengths and limitations. Jennifer Sukalo explains how to find gratitude for the way one’s life experiences have shaped them and clarifies how to become grounded in their core values. Readers will learn to step into their power to overcome the self-limiting beliefs that hold them back and experience a sense of renewal through a greater focus on their passion and purpose. 

In Claim Your SWAGGER, readers will learn by doing. Jennifer Sukalo designed the SWAGGER process to guide motivated individuals as they take exploratory steps into the next phase of their personal development. The content and activities in Claim Your SWAGGER will help readers develop new knowledge and skills that enable them to respond to situations differently and create lasting behavioral change.

After 25 years of leading, coaching and mentoring thousands of people, Tammy Sherger has discovered that when the brain is retrained to recognize one’s own worthiness, they will find success in life. Within Chasing Worthiness, she explains to women how to take the golden crown of worthiness and place it firmly on their heads each day before they head out into the world. Chasing Worthiness teaches women how to show up, lead others, and make decisions in order to change what they are able to do in the world not only for themselves but for those around them. Chasing Worthiness shows women that success is not something brought to a lucky chosen few, success is something brought to those who learn how to dream big because they believe they are worthy of it.

Denise Anderson walked through those same trenches after experiencing her own dramatic small-town divorce. She has coached and mentored dozens of others who have experienced similar drama, taking them from surviving to thriving. In Small Town Divorce, those going through a divorce in a small town learn how to:

Maybe someone used to be the MVP at home or at the office, but something drastically changed. Or maybe there’s someone who has simply always felt invisible. Inspired by author and life coach Rhonda Kaalund’s own signature 11-step REDLIPSTICK Method, this easy-to-read guidebook rejuvenates readers by helping them identify and eliminate the things in their lives that hold them back from being the best version of themselves. Within From Invisible to Visible, readers explore the things that are making them feel invisible and learn how to conquer them—and why REDLIPSTICK changes everything. For those who don’t have a clue what to do to get back to being themselves, Rhonda reveals how to wow him at home and amaze them at work with a refreshing message of transformation. It’s time to stop blending in and break through the invisibility to be all you can be!

True Starlight is a strong, spiritual, and inspirational memoir. Ebba P. Karlsson shares her exciting and adventurous journey through life, where she finds her own empowerment and inner voice. She shares what she learned on the road—from growing up in a chaotic environment to sexual abuse as a model in Paris to living a glamorous life in Monaco while being on tour with her husband, professional golfer Robert Karlsson.

Ebba’s quest for truth led her down a winding road of self-exploration and discovery of her true self. In True Starlight, she intensely shares what she learned about the mysteries of life through discovering deep spiritual secrets of knowledge and wisdom. It is the ultimate heroine's journey of how she came to turn her life around from living in the shadows of her celebrity husband. By doing intense work on herself, such as exploring personal leadership, intentional community, team building, self-development, sacred sexuality, marriage, parenting, world travelling, pro sport and dance, she not only saved her marriage but discovered what it means to be a True Star.

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Seven Freedom Elements makes living a life of freedom simple and helps readers understand the essential foundations they need to move through life’s daily challenges with a sense of confidence and clarity. In the same way that a dream house needs a solid foundation, the ideal life requires a mastering of the essential elements that empower and free those facing life’s challenges to take their next daring step on life’s journey. Whether it is creating a business, generating more money, quality relationships, or simply being happier, it all requires the same foundational, learnable skills. Kylie Zeal has taken all that she has learned through thousands of hours of research, working with clients, and her personal experience, and given structure to those insights. The result is seven key qualities that form the basis of a life of freedom, and Seven Freedom Elements describes them in a way that is easy to read and understand. Readers will discover how old behavior patterns are keeping them stuck, the choices they have over their own self-worth, and how to experience more freedom than they ever believed was possible.

Have you been putting all your effort into finding happiness and success, yet they feel further away than ever? The problem may be

or basing our self-esteem on people or things outside of ourselves. Based on self-esteem expert Patricia Noll's success as founder of Focus One, a state-licensed outpatient substance abuse program,

offers a revolutionary approach to breaking the cycle of other-dependency, stress, addictive behaviors, and deep unhappiness and helping you build

from the inside out, the real source of lasting happiness.

Understand Your True Identity addresses one of the fundamental problems behind people’s anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.

Dr. Thompson, an experienced family physician, observed how many of his patients felt mixed up and confused, while others cruised through life with everything seemingly under control. What was it that caused the difference between these groups?

Using real-life examples, Dr. Thompson explains the importance of understanding one’s true self by separating one’s inbuilt talents from the negative thoughts that have lodged in one’s head. People are born with genetic strengths and natural inclinations, which should form the basis of their character, but unfortunately, life’s hardships cause people to acquire negative patterns of thinking and a confused sense of self (the mixed bag concept).

With clear methods, Dr. Thompson explains how people can separate these negative beliefs from the true strengths of their personality and learn to equally see the good sides of other people. They can throw away their sensitivities and not get caught up in dysfunctional communication (positive centered psychology).

By rediscovering who they really are, they can start doing more of the things that make them happy and easier to get along with. These principles are something people can base their lives on and apply to group situations—for example, in their family, team, workplace, or organization.

The result? Peace in themselves, peace in their relationships, and peace in their community.

Porcupine in a Balloon Factory is a transformative guide that introduces the concept of positive compartmentalization as a powerful tool for navigating life’s challenges.

Through personal anecdotes, biblical wisdom, and practical strategies, Todd Lochner teaches people how to manage their emotions and protect their most cherished aspects of life—their “balloons.” Porcupine in a Balloon Factory explores how to cultivate gratitude in all circumstances, break free from the victim mentality, and apply faith-based principles to modern-day struggles.

Lochner’s unique approach combines spiritual insights with actionable steps, offering a fresh perspective on personal growth and resilience. By addressing common issues such as work stress, relationship difficulties, and personal setbacks, Lochner provides a road map for people to not just survive but thrive amidst adversity, empowering them to take control of their reactions, nurture meaningful relationships, and find joy even in challenging times.

Porcupine in a Balloon Factory offers a blend of relatable storytelling, biblical guidance, and practical exercises that people can immediately apply to their lives, addressing the universal need for emotional management and personal accountability in a world that often encourages victimhood and negativity.

Helping the world become more positive, one mindset at a time.

Jason Wolbers, a seasoned salesperson and successful business owner, is on a mission to help others think more positively. In today’s world of constant doom and gloom on social media, people need daily reminders to focus on the good things in their life. 

In The Power of a Positive Mindset, individuals are invited to complete a 90-day challenge to embrace a positive mindset. Filled with practical advice and daily habits to develop and maintain a positive mindset, this transformative resource helps individuals understand why a positive outlook is vital for a happy life and how daily routines can shape lives, for good or for bad. Featuring a daily challenge, positive affirmations to recite, and insightful quotes, The Power of a Positive Mindset sets individuals up for success through positive thinking.

Once individuals begin cultivating positive daily habits, they can shift their attitude within days and become the architect of their destiny. This treasure trove of practical success principles takes individuals down a path that taps into unlocked potential, urging them to explore the true capabilities of their mind and make lasting changes to their mindset.

One truly becomes what one thinks about—so let’s make it something positive!

Ignite YOUR Power Within is a guide to navigating life’s complexities with a joyful and resilient spirit.

Written for women maneuvering the messy middle of life where demands on their attention and energy can feel overwhelming, authors, entrepreneurs, and sisters Chrissy and Raeann offer a blend of personal stories, practical advice, and inspirational messages designed to help women navigate the ups and downs of life with grace, grit, and courage.

Each chapter introduces a “Powerword” to empower women to become fearless, fierce, limitless, open, and strong. They share engaging stories, real-life examples, and interactive exercises for women to cultivate these qualities and create a life with more joy on the good days, the hard days, and every day in between.

Through their vulnerability and willingness to be open, the sisters make women feel seen and understood, creating a deep connection that allows women to embrace their own quirks and experiences and achieve their dreams of living a joyful, empowered, happy, uplifting, and purposeful life.

Make Life Good is an engaging parable that goes on an inward journey, exploring the true basis of meaning and fulfillment in life. 

Set against the backdrop of a chance encounter with a homeless man, the story invites individuals to explore topics such as purpose, generosity, priorities, legacy, and even eternity. While walking with Joe on this journey, eyes will be opened, minds will be stirred, and hearts will be touched as the reader is challenged to truly embrace the best that life has to offer.

In this fast-paced, self-focused world where success is often defined by accomplishment, acquisitions, and accumulation, Make Life Good prompts people to adopt a different worldview. In the process, it becomes clear that happiness pursued eludes, while happiness given returns. This tale is a reminder that all the good that one desires in life is a by-product of creating value for others. 

Is Your Boss Making You Sick? offers a transformative look at eight powerful mind and body principles to bring deeper presence and greater awareness into one’s daily life. 

This blueprint provides a practical checklist and framework to help individuals balance their time beyond the scope of work and the essential hours dedicated to sleep and restoration. Packed with timeless wisdom from the greatest thinkers of all time, this guide contains a treasure trove of quotes that hold absolute relevance in today's world. 

By following the sequential 8 E's of Equilibrium during leisure time, anyone can discover practical lessons and habits for themselves and their loved ones. Experience the ultimate guide to finding balance, fulfillment, and longevity. Stop wasting time and unlock the secrets to making the most of every precious moment, turning leisure time into treasure time with the 8 E's of Equilibrium.

Most people waste years of their life, not because they don’t know their purpose, but because their attention is broken, scattered, and sold to the highest bidder without their knowledge.

Imagine a day where you’re mentally present, fully focused, and at peace. Even though you’re more productive than usual, you don’t feel rushed or impatient with yourself. You’re protected from distractions, notifications, and thoughts that used to steal your attention away from the moment. Your day feels full, but manageable, because you enjoy most of what’s on your calendar. Days like this are only possible when you start paying attention.

Social Currency is an examination of the value of one’s attention, how to protect and invest that attention, practical ways to create a joyful life, and why this matters now more than ever. 

Jeffrey Holst takes readers on a journey from deep despair to an incredible string of good days in No Bad Days.

No Bad Days is Jeffrey Holst’s definitive guide to living with a transformative, positive mindset—one that has worked for over a quarter century. Jeffrey was able to leverage his philosophy with tangible success, moving from a life-threatening leukemia diagnosis and a resulting personal bankruptcy to financially free in under seven years. He shares his unique life experiences to illustrate the essential lessons he learned along the way. His approach outlines:

• How to give up bad days
• How to maintain a positive mental attitude despite tragedy
• How to discover your life’s purpose
• How to overcome incredible odds and live a rich and fulfilled life
  

Within No Bad Days, Jeffrey Holst proves that it is possible to create the life you deserve.

People’s perspectives shift away from thinking about others, creating distance between them and the rest of the world. This distance causes people to lose touch with the basic human values that everyone shares and that assist in developing meaning and connection in their lives. Integrity, kindness, compassion, and love are gifts that go dormant when people cease to use their power to cultivate and nurture them. The outcome is that they stop treating one another with respect, love, dignity, and acceptance and instead live their lives sitting in judgement, being fearful and giving up their peace. Live Your Humanity teaches readers how to overcome these obstacles by detailing how to activate the human values that they already have. When they do this, they experience a life free of fear and judgment and instead realize a life of meaning and connection.

People often go chasing happiness without an understanding of what that really means to them. Life is certainly a journey and part of that experience is exploring what makes a person happy - and what has the opposite effect. Sometimes a lack of reflection on these experiences leads to stumbling along, taking very long and winding roads towards fulfillment and prosperity in life when a shorter route was available. Fulfilled is an important tool for anyone seeking a richer, more rewarding experience of their own lives. It is a personal exploration of several main topics for the reader so that they can consider how certain factors affect their personal growth and fulfillment. These topics include:

• The Importance of Character in Life’s Journey
• Emotional Intelligence
• Resilience and Managing Stress
• Relationship Management
• And How to Manage Outcomes

These core values are the things that light people up, gives them pure joy—they are what matters most. When one’s life is aligned with their core values, they are at their best. Yet despite what popular psychology says, understanding one’s core values isn’t enough to guarantee fulfillment. Senka’s research reveals something new: that people operate with not one, but two different sets of values. In addition to core values, everyone absorbs values from outside sources—family, friends, the media, their generation, and their culture. Senka calls these acquired values, and most people aren’t even aware of them. Here’s why acquired values are important: it’s our awareness of our acquired values that determines our ultimate fulfillment. Without this knowledge, people may spend precious time and energy attempting to align themselves with values that are not even their own.

In Be You, Senka draws on her award-winning research as a real-life scientist with a day job in molecular medicine and heart physiology at a major international research hospital. Throughout Be You, readers can be confident that science—evidence, facts, research, and logic—are the foundation of her work. But it is also inspired by Senka’s life-long fascination with human psychology and mind-body connection. She has years of certified personal and professional coaching experience and she is committed to turning “hard” science into a deeply intuitive and empathetic model for self-transformation and fulfillment. Senka writes from the heart, in every sense of the word!

How could a 34-year old with a successful corporate career, doting husband, and amazing children be one secret away from blowing up her life? In this powerful self-development book, Broken, Changed and Rearranged, Liesl reveals what happens when the worst part of life is on public display and how crisis was the bottom, she needed to find herself.

Perhaps you are carrying around stories that are left untold. These carefully edited chapters in your life feel impossibly heavy. In the silence, these stories are a constant reminder you are never free. You are captive to a fear that constantly rests inside your stomach, “What happens when they know?” Are you ready to step outside the silence and set yourself free?

In Broken, Changed and Rearranged, you will learn to:

Everyone wants and deserves happiness but chasing happiness is a never-ending cycle that creates new stress. A new approach is needed. Before joy can be felt, something else is required - a foundation of fulfillment. Happiness is an emotion and the feeling of joy comes and goes. But fulfillment is persistent and acts as a bulletproof shield that no one can take away. Bazooka Proof is a combination of stories, principles, and action steps that teaches readers how to build a foundation of fulfillment for whatever life aims their way.

In The Joy of Letting Go of Your Biomedical Career, Dr. Xuemei Zhong tells of her own struggle leaving the angst that came with her job at a top medical school; and how that episode in her life inspired her to found HOE Holistic Wellness LLC. Dr. Zhong discusses how to find fulfillment in work and life and lays out her groundbreaking seven-step decision-making process. Within The Joy of Letting Go of Your Biomedical Career, she helps professionals who want to reconnect to their true purpose by developing a plan to a flourishing career without losing themselves. Throughout its pages, Dr. Zhong explains to those searching for this career path how to:

3D of Happiness covers a personal and scientific journey of searching for happiness through pleasure, meaning, and spirituality. It is the story of a former shepherd, Necati Aydin, who was at the bottom 1% of the world’s population, living in complete poverty and deprivation. He managed to acquire two PhDs and climbed to the top 1% in terms of possessions and position. Nonetheless, he failed to achieve happiness along the way. In 3D of Happiness, Necati shares his journey of having, doing, and being which turned out to be a cycle of deprivation, emulation, accomplishment, and disappointment. He reveals his success in finally finding happiness through a converging path of science, philosophy, and spirituality.

Having walked this journey, Michelle Hoffmann shares guidance on how to deal with the unthinkable like removing one’s wedding ring, adjusting social media, and finding the right surrogate to represent at the father-daughter dance. Within Life Worth Living, Michelle shows ways to take care of oneself and their children while moving through grief and rebuilding their future.

In Life Worth Living widows and sole parents learn:

Recovering and healing after an abusive relationship is a difficult journey. One may no longer recognize the woman in the mirror staring back at them. Suzanna Quintana understands the darkness that a victim of abuse dwells in and what it takes to recover. A survivor of abuse at the hands of a diagnosed narcissist, Suzanna Quintana offers a life preserver to those still drowning in the pain of their heartbreak.

In You’re Still That Girl, Suzanna shows women the way to:

It Takes Courage is an inspiring guide to living again after the loss of a spouse. Dr. Roneisa Matero inspires and empowers those who are experiencing this grief through her COURAGE Process. She shares the techniques she learned while going through her own journey with grief after losing her husband at the young age of thirty, with two kids of the ages seven and five to raise. Within It Takes Courage, Dr. Roneisa teaches those experiencing grief:

A magic trick works because of illusion and misdirection. And with all sorts of tricks of the mind, human thinking and perception works just like a magic trick. When people don’t understand how the trick is done, they get fooled every time! In Living Your Magic, Dr. Robert Anthony teaches readers how to look at their life before the trick or the illusions happens—and how to never be fooled again.

Rather than following the same flawed premise behind almost every self-help, therapeutic, or personal development methodology that projects people having a separate ‘self’ that needs fixing, Living Your Magic sees that ‘self’ as an illusion. The problem is that most people don’t recognize it as an illusion and believe they must change or improve their ‘self’ before they can be happy and live a magical life. Dr. Anthony reveals that everyone has an Inner Creative Genius that allows them to live a magical life—if people would only learn to trust it and get out of their own way. In that way, life becomes easier by giving people less to think about, less to remember, and less to do, so they can truly enjoy their mind and enjoy their life!

Joy—everyone wants some. It’s the thing that is missing, that people are insatiably hunting for and don’t even realize it. It’s not about just being joyful when things are working in your favor. It’s about radical and immovable joy, which doesn’t fade when life hits the fan. However, joy remains a bit of an untouchable mystery. Where’s the Joy features dynamic and compelling real-life stories that provide the keys to unlocking radical and immovable joy. Danny Williamson helps readers discover the abundant source of joy and reveals how to find joy in the details—even during life’s darkest storms.

If you’ve ever wondered Where’s the Joy, it’s time to uncover what Jesus meant when he said, "I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11. Take a journey to discover this mysterious thing and exchange the lie of thinking joy is for everyone else for the truth of supernatural joy.

With more than just trite answers or quick fixes to complex problems, transformational kinesiologist Elana Davidson takes those searching for happiness deep into their own experiences and psyche to help them discover what is true for them, and what is uniquely required for them to feel sane and happy. Finding Your Own Happy serves as an in-depth guide for the conscious soul searcher who wonders why, after so much work on themselves, they still aren’t all that happy. Inside, Elana helps readers understand why therapy isn’t making a difference, the impact of adverse childhood experiences, and why everyone needs their own individual methods to reach happiness. Finding Your Own Happy isn’t a one-size-fits-all prescription of happiness but rather points readers in the right direction and gives them the tools to discover on their own what will get them to a place of true happiness and wellbeing in their life.

Life coaches serve their clients from languishing to flourishing, but they are not impervious to life’s stress, vulnerabilities, and dissonance. In Beyond Resilient, life coach Marc Cordon weaves philosophy, positive psychology theory, and pop cultural references together to show how coaches and clients alike can use their daily experiences to unlock extraordinary outcomes in mental wellbeing, life transition, business performance, and leadership. Coaches and clients learn how to alleviate the internal mental chatter that causes self-doubt, while using resistance, criticism, and even failure to fuel their growth.

Inspire Integrity is addicting. It focuses on what it means to live an authentic life. Its chapters encourage people of all ages and circumstances to understand that authentic success comes from the attainment of: (1) a sincere sense of contentment, (2) strong personal relationships, and (3) a solid character. This is much different from worldly success such as excessive wealth, fame and popularity - things which, in and of themselves, do not have the capacity to make a person happy. It is designed to help people look critically at their life, think through their decisions, set priorities and goals, develop a solid character, avoid serious mistakes and discover their true passion in life. It draws on the major ethical frameworks of Aristotle, Mill and Kant as well as the Golden Rule as tools to avoid Benjamin Franklin's warning that people tend to get old too soon and wise too late. It presents a roadmap to accomplish this mission and advocates that each reader start the journey to authentic success now!

Inspire Integrity focuses on the story of Cash, the racing greyhound, who is world famous and has won tens of millions of dollars winning races. The biggest race of his life is on the horizon and everyone is there, including the press, to cover history in the making. If he wins the race his owner will receive a million-dollar prize. The night before the race, Cash reveals he's not going to race the next day and that he is retiring completely. Shocked, the owner asks him whether he is hurt, mad at her, or too old? He responds that it's none of those things. In fact, he's been doing a lot of critical thinking about his life and has come to the conclusion that all he's ever done is run around dirt racetracks, and he just cannot do it anymore. He finally understands that those little white rabbits that everyone encourages him to chase day and night aren't even real.

Readers learn how to discover and embrace their inner power, release and heal the emotional residue from the past, and envision a future of unbounded possibilities that allows their passions and purpose to be fulfilled.

Through insight, self-exploration, and step- by-step, practical exercises, Powerful Beyond Measure guides readers along the journey of lifelong spiritual growth-- empowering them to take control of their destinies and create lives filled with joy, health, happiness, and success.

Most men have given up on their dreams. Is that man you?

"The Smile Prescription" isn’t just a book to read, it’s a Smile Prescription to take and master. Real science, true stories, and fun exercises create lasting results. "The Smile Prescription" teaches you how to live a happier, healthier, and more abundant life.

“Create more smiles in your life and your relationships NOW with 'The Smile Prescription'.” --- Larry Benet, The Connector, Forbes 25 Professional networking Experts to Watch “Dr. Rich is the original “Smile Dr.” and I recommend 'The Smile Prescription' to anyone who wants to grow professionally or personally.” --- Scott Hallman, Two-Time Inc. 500 Founder & CEO and World’s Leading Business Coach

Rich Castellano, MD, The Smile Dr. is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon, bestselling author, scientist, and busy speaker. He is an expert on how to change the facial appearance, and also on how our facial appearance changes us. You must hear what the latest science and research shows about your greatest asset and resource, your SMILE!

If you are like the countless women licensed therapist Kim Anderson has counseled, you have unknowingly chosen to live small and let hurt, anger, sadness, loneliness, fear, or shame call the shots. The good news is: you can change.

In Unstuck, Kim uncovers sixteen myths that keep women from walking in the freedom and joy they were created to experience. These myths, adopted during seasons of pain and fear, are fueled by feelings of not-enough and if-only. And while these myths may seem logical and necessary, they are actually toxic and hold women back from being all they can be. Kim walks women through how to challenge their false beliefs and helps them stop living small, step out of their rut, and get Unstuck.

It’s common for anyone to feel trapped or stuck by their inner commentator, habitual patterns of behavior, and the lessons they’ve learned throughout their lives. Everyone has regrets, with many trying to preserve strained relationships and other difficult parts of their lives. When faced with these hardships, it’s easy for self-worth and confidence to take a nosedive, causing many to wonder where they went wrong and to wish for a “do-over.” 

ACE Your Life: Unleash Your Best Self and the Life You Want to Be Living offers another way. Michelle P. Maidenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, explains how to create a life and legacy of love (both of self and others) and fulfillment. Predicated on acceptance, compassion, and empowerment skills, Maidenberg’s approach has transformative range, working for those who feel slightly “stuck” and are seeking personal growth and enhancement as well as those with more complex “stuckness” caused by trauma, cumulative stress, or other significant challenges. 

Each section of Ace Your Life walks the reader through definitions, benefits, barriers and includes curiosity-based mindfulness questions and exercises to promote growth, healing, and a path toward personal fulfillment. Individuals who want to enhance their life in a significant way and become their best self through the work and wisdom of personal growth will benefit from this encouraging, inspirational, and easily actionable guide. 

Your Pocket Therapist is the powerful follow up to But It’s Your Family, providing the reader with quick hacks to deal with the toxic people in their lives, all the while empowering themselves. Each devotional within Your Pocket Therapist reads like an actual therapy session where it builds upon the strategies used to cope with toxic people. It is designed to bring the reader into a deeper and deeper understanding of the strategies being presented so they are second nature and easy to apply. Within Your Pocket Therapist, Dr. Sherrie Campbell reveals:

People give up on life when they feel hopeless, disconnected, and lack of purpose. As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Adam Meadows works with people like this every day. Many people today are yearning for connection and validation and are searching for clarity as they navigate life’s challenges. In today’s society, it is easy to feel lost and alone even though there is an abundance of information available. But more than information, people are seeking to feel seen, heard, and understood. A Prescription for Living with Purpose aims to fulfill this charge and provide relief to those who feel stuck and need encouragement. While pain may be inevitable, suffering is optional. Within its pages lies a message that restores hope, provides connection, and reveals a new path toward self-discovery and healing.

One dramatic day in her college dorm, self-injury lands her in the surreal world of a psych ward for 74 hours. Those traumatic hours define her life for many years, until she comes to see the trauma through the lens of self-forgiveness, ongoing recovery, and God’s grace of revelation. Within Discovering My Scars, Stephanie Kostopoulos makes herself vulnerable and invites readers into her reality with raw and visceral depictions of non-suicidal self-injury. The journey encapsulates life during her 20’s, while stepping back to childhood, revealing abuse that explains the events of her young adult life.

Discovering My Scars commands attention and has a powerful message that lies in Stephanie’s first-person experience and authenticity. It is packed with revelations about what can underlie inexplicable anxiety and depression, and lets readers know it’s okay to “discover your own scars,” through the process of ongoing recovery and forgiveness.

Every day people are faced with challenges. These challenges range from everyday inconveniences and temporary setbacks to the really big challenges of life – the kind that have the potential to affect the whole trajectory of a person’s life. No matter what the challenges are that one faces, these challenges can define them or defeat them. But there’s hope because every individual gets to decide how their story plays out.

Carolyn J Rivera knows this first-hand—the discouragement of defeat as well as the empowering realization that every person has within themselves the ability to overcome life’s greatest challenges when they have a clear-cut vision of what they are pursuing. Through personal stories, relatable examples, and specific calls to action, Plant Your Flag breaks down the steps necessary to win in today’s ever-changing environment professionally and personally. Carolyn participated in the most grueling reality TV show of all time, Survivor, and came in second place. Within Plant Your Flag, she breaks down the formula to achieve VICTORY in all of life’s endeavors.

Toxic family abuse is always two-fold. The first layer of abuse is the original poor treatment by toxic family members, and the second is someone’s denial of the ways in which abusers treat and harm them. Loving someone doesn’t always mean having a relationship with them, just like forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation. A significant part of healing comes with accepting that there are some relationships that are so poisonous that they destroy one’s ability to be healthy and function best. But It’s Your Family is a remarkable account of what it means to cut ties to toxic family abuse and thrive in the aftermath.

Inside, Dr. Sherrie Campbell clarifies:

When readers are able to bring closure to those toxic relationships, they give themselves the space to love those family members from a distance, as fellow human beings, with the knowledge that it is unwise to remain connected. Readers learn how to love themselves in the process and fundamentally change their lives for the better!

Since the publication of Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect, many thousands of people have learned that invisible Childhood Emotional Neglect, or CEN, has been weighing on them their entire lives, and are now in the process of recovery. Running on Empty No More: Transform Your Relationships will offer even more solutions for the effects of CEN on people’s lives: how to talk about CEN, and heal it, in relationships with partners, parents, and children.

“Filled with examples of well-meaning people struggling in their relationships, Jonice Webb not only illustrates what’s missing between adults and their parents, husbands, and their wives, and parents and their children; she also explains exactly what to do about it.” —Terry Real, internationally recognized family therapist, speaker and author, Good Morning America, The Today Show, 20/20, Oprah, and The New York Times

“You will find practical solutions for everyday life to heal yourself and your relationships. This is a terrific new resource that I will be recommending to many clients now and in the future!” —Dr. Karyl McBride, author of Will I Ever Be Good Enough?

Weaving together inspiring stories, in-depth research in neuroscience, psychology and spirituality, practical insight, and actionable strategies, Fearvana teaches the science of how to transform all your seemingly negative emotions into health, wealth and happiness.

Fearvana’s revolutionary approach shatters conventional wisdom, giving you the tools to leverage your fear, stress and anxiety to accomplish anything you set your mind to.

By laying out clear, proven and actionable steps to find bliss through suffering, Fearvana will help you develop an unstoppable mind. This is the essential guide for you to overcome any barrier standing between you are now and where you want to be

So many people let life pass them by without going after the things that truly make them happy. Life, Unlimited is here to remind people of what’s possible and show them the way to the life of their dreams. 

In 2012, Tray Rush was struggling to make ends meet. He tried switching jobs, taking on second jobs, and pursuing countless failed “can’t miss” business opportunities, in an effort to turn things around. Nothing worked. Fearing his dream of becoming an entertainer and building a life of freedom as an entrepreneur would never happen, he tried something different. He quit job hopping and chasing after mindless side hustles, and began studying the best minds in human behavior, success, and self-help. Then, he turned what he learned into a series of simple steps he could take every day.

To his surprise, two things happened. First, his mindset changed, and he began to see the world differently. Next, his behavior changed, and he became more focused with his actions. And, sure enough, he began achieving more by doing less and his dream of becoming an entertainer started to bear fruit on YouTube. In just a few years, Tray amassed more than 10+ million social media followers, billions of views on YouTube, and a thriving business and real estate portfolio.

Tray’s transformation was achieved by a system that can be used by anyone to identify, pursue, and live Life, Unlimited. Researched and tested in the real world, it has been shared with those who noticed Tray’s progress and asked how he did it. Now, it’s available to everyone.

Retune Your Heart is a beautiful reminder of how the “extra” is everywhere if people are willing to open their eyes and hearts to see it.

Life is full of things that, at first glance, seem rather ordinary: a young girl learning to ride a bike with her dad; the bond between an old man and his canine companion; a pair of eighty-year-old lovers still holding hands; sunrises, sunsets, and double rainbows; and the kindness of strangers, to name a few. 

But several years ago, Don Blackwell realized that if he paid a little closer attention, opened his eyes and heart just a little wider, every now and then he would see beyond the ordinariness. He would see something “extra.” Turns out, the “extra” is everywhere—and it’s unspeakably beautiful.

This inspirational guidebook uses deeply personal stories to provide encouragement to those searching and hungry for hope and provides the wake-up call the world needs concerning mental health.

Retune Your Heart stirs the spirits and soothes the soul, urging people to move beyond setbacks and heartbreak, embrace vulnerability, and get back to living their best, most authentic lives. 

Self-Talk chronicles ten common stories people tell themselves that keep them stuck and provides specific actions they can take to change those stories.

Author Marianne Renner describes how she discovered the power of self-talk in her quest to overcome decades of debilitating depression and addiction. After applying these strategies to conquer her mental health and addiction challenges, she realized that they can be applied to almost any problem, whether at work or at home. The same lessons that helped her climb out of the pit of despair have helped thousands of others overcome their greatest roadblocks.

Self-Talk portrays the author’s personal experience with sabotaging stories of self-talk, as well as other real-life examples from her coaching clients. In addition to inspirational stories, this poignant guidebook is packed full of practical action steps to help people get unstuck and start moving forward in any area of their business or personal life.

Marianne’s unique Storyteller Framework—SEAR—breaks down the process of how stories are created so that anyone who feels held back by their thoughts can change the script inside their head and overcome almost any obstacle they may face.

In The Hidden Life Lessons of Mr. Miyagi, renowned actor and co-star of The Karate Kid, mindset expert, revered sensei, world champion, and esteemed life coach Sensei Ron Thomas draws from a lifetime of experience in high performance and human potential—not to mention martial arts—to expose the profound and untold wisdom hidden in Mr. Miyagi's on-screen teachings.

Each chapter unearths a stand-alone life lesson buried in the iconic movie The Karate Kid and reveals its mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual implications. This book puts the spirit of Mr. Miyagi in the reader's hands, offering fresh strategies for winning life. It presents distinctive ways to think about and overcome personal and professional challenges from the position of a master and ushers the charge toward true success and abundant happiness.

Sensei Ron Thomas has spent a lifetime exploring the interwoven dynamics between human potential, universal laws, the psychology of winning, and the practice of self-mastery. He’s coached collegiate and professional athletes, entertainers, and high-level entrepreneurs, helping them uplevel their game. Now, he shares profound insights into living and working masterfully and the immeasurable benefits of doing so.

This eye-opening text serves as a transformative guide to a Miyagi-inspired mindset aimed at helping the reader escape the chokeholds of misery and mediocrity so they can rise and take a stance as the highest and best version of themselves. This is an invitation for the reader to lean into mastery and position themselves to live their best life!

Disclaimer:

The views and ideas presented in this book are the sole opinions of the author and do not in any way reflect the views, opinions, ideas, or beliefs of the originator(s) of The Karate Kid, any associated entities within The Karate Kid Franchise, or any other individual or entity related to the franchise. The author expressly disclaims any intention to represent the official stance of The Karate Kid, its creators, or affiliated entities. The content of this book is entirely independent and should be interpreted as the author's personal expression, separate from any official endorsements or associations with The Karate Kid Franchise.

While many self-help books encourage introspection, It's A Great Life If You Don't Weaken goes beyond the self and dives into the art of how to deal with the distressing predicaments and people that we encounter all too often in our lives.

Brian Hampton shares a treasure trove of tried and tested techniques, honed through personal experience and a successful career spanning many fields, that empower readers to triumph in the realm of office politics and handle encounters with anyone, from plumbers, veterinarians, lawyers, and doctors, to dentists, insurance companies, bad drivers, and even discourteous customer service representatives. 

The practical transactional techniques within are particularly appealing to men between the ages of 30 and 60, a demographic that has been traditionally underserved in the realm of non-fiction literature. However, women will also discover its relevance to the obstacles they have long faced. Additionally, the concise chapter index caters to the shorter attention spans of younger generations, offering them quick answers to their immediate concerns.

It's A Great Life If You Don't Weaken stands out not only for its invaluable content but also for its reader-friendly format. Hampton's compelling techniques for a better life are delivered in an engaging and often amusing fashion, captivating readers from start to finish. This guidebook is a must-have addition to the toolkit of anyone seeking practical strategies to conquer life's challenges, triumph over difficult people, and find success in both personal and professional spheres. It offers a refreshing perspective and addresses a crucial interest of the audience—how to navigate the world outside themselves with confidence and resilience.

Successful people do not avoid failure, but rather use it as a steppingstone to reach their goals.

For too long people have been defeated by the idea that life stops when you fail. In The Art of Doubling Down, author Anthony Michael Russo turns this idea on its head, proving that failure is far from the end of the road. 

The Art of Doubling Down highlights stories of successful people who experienced failure and leveraged it as a learning opportunity to become stronger and more resilient. He also dives into his personal experience growing up with a father who had a gambling addiction that almost destroyed their family, to demonstrate how failure ended up being the key to unlocking success in his own life.

Through these inspirational stories and practical tips, individuals can learn how to transform their fear of failure into motivation to face challenges head-on. Theorists will become practitioners who are ready to take on life with a new outlook. And discover how to identify the lesson inside every failure that paves the way towards success in business, life, and finding ultimate happiness.

Kendall Qualls’ personal and revealing stories demonstrate that anyone with a disadvantaged past—no matter their ethnicity—can take responsibility for their life, their family, and their community. Recounting his time growing up in poverty in NYC and a trailer park in Oklahoma to becoming a U.S. Army officer, then years later running for governor, Qualls’ story demonstrates that the promise of America is available to anyone, regardless of race or social station.

Kendall Qualls wrote The Prodigal Project: A Hope For American Families to inspire readers to take charge of their lives, their families and their communities. This book is a call to return to the path that so many Americans were on, the basic principles outlined in the Bible, and the values that made us a great and exceptional country.

In A Life Just Like Mine Dr. Donna D. Kincheloe connects significant life scenes from her childhood, high school, nursing school, and adulthood, to depict events that caused deep pain, while extracting nuggets of meaning and highlighting the positive take-aways along the way. Dr. Donna engages the audience with an open heart to stimulate emotional self-evaluation and thoughtfully showcase God’s abundant grace. 

She shares experiences blended with gems of wisdom, tears of sadness and humor, and subtle scenes of God’s interventions, with powerful transparency. Ultimately, Dr. Donna passes on her realization that the imperfect life God gave her, is the exact life that shaped her into who she is today – a compassionate, empathetic, respectful, God-loving nurse, mother, and wife. A fierce storyteller who uses her own experiences to help others transform their past pain into present peace.

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.

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.

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.