Personal Development Stress Management

Blending memoir, sharp social insights, and unique practical tools, author Jamie Varon is your guide to radical contentment—a satisfied life outside the bounds of societal expectations. Radically Content makes the case for a new framework of living. Exploring themes like guilt, "I’ll be happy when...", anxiety, settling, control, healing, shame, self-trust, and being our own worst enemies—not only will you unlearn the dogma of that discontent, but learn practical tools to create a more satisfied life for yourself.

It's no surprise that our fast-paced, overly self-analytical culture is pushing many people—especially women—to spend countless hours thinking about negative ideas, feelings, and experiences. Renowned psychologist and award-winning researcher Dr Susan Nolen-Hoeksema calls this overthinking, and her groundbreaking research shows you how to break free of it and reclaim your life.

A powerful visualization meditation designed to help you release repressed anger in a positive, safe manner.

Scientists now have a name for the wandering mind—the default mode network (DMN), a barrier that can prevent you from enjoying life. Your DMN takes you away from the present moment and encourages you to ruminate on the past and future. This can lead to painful conditions—mental knots—like stress, anxiety, emotional pain, addiction, and depression.

We are living through one of the most anxious periods any of us can remember. Whether facing issues as public as a pandemic and political upheaval or as personal as having kids at home fighting the urge to reach for the wine bottle every night, we are feeling overwhelmed and out of control. But in this timely book, Judson Brewer explains how to uproot anxiety at its source using brain-based techniques and small hacks accessible to anyone.

In Everybody, Always, Bob reveals to us the straightforward realities of life that have the potential to completely transform our mentality: Jesus reveals himself to us by exploiting our blind spots. For example, it is simple to love individuals who are nice, lovely, and humble; nevertheless, in order to love people who are challenging, you need to overcome your fear. The actions we take with our love will shape the discussions we have with God.

In today's ever-changing world, the game of survival has become exhausting. Many are seeking alternatives to the typical 9 to 5 job grind, turning to entrepreneurship as a possibility. But there's a twist: a new breed of entrepreneur is emerging, one that blends business savvy with spiritual depth. These spiritual entrepreneurs challenge not only the norms of business but also the traditional values of organized religion.

Once upon a time, we were told "F*ck your feelings!"—and although we were never intended to take that advice to heart, many of us did. This book will help you translate and unravel the years of piled-on 'stuff' that you don't want to talk about—without forcing you to talk about it.

The age-old practice of meditation brought up to date and redefined as an exact science for the purpose of helping the individual. Meditation is a technique of subjection to the inner self, which we know as conscience. The understanding you will gain from daily practice is so profound that you will never find the words to explain your experience to others. The practice of inner attentiveness will change your perspective on life so radically and rapidly that within a very few days many people will be astonished at your new attitudes and insight.

Andy Puddicombe, founder of the much publicised Headspace, is on a mission: to get people to take 10 minutes out of their day to sit in the here and now. Here he shares his simple to learn, but highly effective techniques of meditation. Accessible and portable, these powerful techniques promise amazing results. Quiet the mind, feel less stressed, less tired and achieve a new level of calm and fulfillment. By following the daily exercises you will start to experience literally life changing results.

Do you live in constant fear? Do you worry that something terrible is about to happen? Do you have trouble breathing, relaxing, and sleeping? Do you think you're losing control, and that you're going to die? Are you trapped in your own personal hell, and don’t know how to get out? I've been there, and I know what it’s like. Shallow breathing, tension in the gut, chest pains, rapid heartbeat... Every moment is exhausting, crushing, and painful. Anxiety destroys your confidence, your productivity, your relationships, and your ability to enjoy life.

Stress is our internal response to an experience that our brain perceives as threatening or challenging. Trauma is our response to an experience in which we feel powerless or lacking agency. Until now, researchers have treated these conditions as different, but they actually lie along a continuum. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley explains the significance of this continuum, how it affects our resilience in the face of challenge, and why an event that's stressful for one person can be traumatizing for another.

Noted mindfulness expert and international teacher and business leader Laurie J. Cameron reveals how to seamlessly weave mindfulness and compassion practices into your life. Timeless teachings, compelling science, and straightforward exercises designed for busy schedules - from waking up to joy, the morning commute, to back-to-back meetings and evening dinners - reveal how mindfulness practice can help you navigate life's complexity with mastery, clarity, and ease.

Discover a calmer, more focused you in just weeks, even if you've struggled with ADHD for decades. Are you a man with ADHD feeling overwhelmed by emotions, time management, and relationships? Do you often feel misunderstood and judged? You're not alone—millions of men face the challenges of ADHD. But there's hope. Imagine managing tasks with ease, controlling your emotions, and building successful relationships. It may sound impossible, but it’s achievable!

In You Are Free, Rebekah Lyons--author of Rhythms of Renewal--reveals her journey of releasing stress, anxiety, and worry to uncover the peace that comes from Jesus Christ. Have you bought into the lie? So many of us do. We measure our worth by what others think of us. We compare and strive, living our lives for the approval of others. Pressure rises, fear and anxiety creeps in, and we hustle to keep up.

Dr. Faith Harper lays it all out: what anxiety is, what it's good for - that's right, it's actually a necessary response that helps to keep us alive in bad situations - how to know when it's gone overboard, and practical tips on how to deal with it when it gets bad. This book is a lifesaver for panic attacks, breaking out of flight-or-fight-or-freeze responses, and for chronic anxiety. It's also good for folks who aren't daily burdened by anxiety, but want to better cope with those tough situations that affect us all.

Leap from frustration to freedom in mere minutes a day! Master the art of organization, supercharge your executive function, and transform your life, even if ADHD has ruled your world until now. Being easily distracted, struggling with time management, and dealing with impulse control can make everyday tasks daunting. But guess what? Your ADHD does NOT define you – nor does it limit your potential to lead an organized and fulfilling life. It’s time to embrace imperfection and create a personalized system that aligns with your unique brain!

Many adults just not feeling right. They are tired, weak, overwhelmed, and oftentimes in pain. These symptoms are usually the result of a bigger problem. In many cases, they come from being overstressed. It is important to find ways to manage stress, and one of the best ways is to find entertainment in a good audiobook. If you are a stressed-out adult, like so many of us are, then we have some great material in store for you. Bedtime is one of the best periods of the day to unwind and forget about the things that overwhelmed you that day.

Do you feel trapped by today’s hustle-and-grind culture? Do you feel overwhelmed and overworked? Would you like to live a simpler, more mindful, more rewarding life? If so, THE ART OF GOING SLOW is for you. Imagine having the time to nurture your most important relationships. Imagine being able to focus on your priorities and passions rather than rushing around catering to others. Imagine setting healthy boundaries that allow you to avoid life’s unnecessary chaos, turmoil, and pandemonium.

Chronic stress is a direct cause of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. It makes your body store fat and sabotages weight loss. It keeps your blood pressure dangerously high. It weakens your immune system and can even make your body attack its own cells. But is there a way out? Maybe you could leave your job and family, go live in a solitary mountain cabin, and spend the rest of your life meditating. But it’s not a realistic solution. It’s time to manage stress here and now.