Self Change

Understanding the Downwind Society: Navigating a World of Easy Routes In today's fast-paced world, we often find ourselves drawn towards the path of least resistance, the route downwind. This metaphorical concept refers to the tendency of individuals and societies to opt for the easier, more convenient options rather than facing the challenges of sailing upwind. Understanding the dynamics of a downwind society is crucial for grasping the complexities of our modern world and navigating it successfully. One key aspect of the downwind society is the allure of instant gratification. People are ...

Are you ready to reinvent yourself, no matter your age or circumstances? In Reinventing Yourself in Uncertain Times, Marie Campbell, an 82-year-old lifelong learner, shares invaluable wisdom on how to adapt, evolve, and thrive in today’s ever-changing job market. With personal stories, practical strategies, and real-world examples, this book is your guide to navigating career pivots, overcoming fear, and using transferable skills to explore new opportunities. Whether you’re looking to shift industries, leverage AI and technology, or start a completely new venture, Marie’s insights ...

Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life is a Wall Street Journal number-one best seller that isn't afraid to tell you it's time to change. From motivational speaker Larry Winget, also known as "The Pit-bull of Personal Development" and "The World's Only Irritational Speaker", comes a not-so-typical self-help book. Winget's hilarious and in-your-face observations about the sometimes ugly truth of life will kick you in the butt and encourage you to change your life for the better.

Unlock the Miraculous Power Within You! Are you tired of feeling stuck, burdened by life's challenges, and longing for a breakthrough? Do you yearn for a miraculous transformation that will change the course of your story forever? Look no further; your divine appointment with destiny is here. In "My Story Must Change: A 7-Day Prayer and Fasting to Unlock Miracles and Claim Your Breakthroughs," you will embark on a life-altering journey that transcends the ordinary and catapults you into the extraordinary. Prepare to be captivated, transformed, and empowered as you discover the secrets to ...

In “Win by Leading,” author and leadership professional Kim Groshek reveals the tools and steps that any organization can implement to boost the results of its members. Groshek believes passionately that everyone has leadership ability, and that groups and organizations of any kind can tap into the potential of their members by implementing her Leadership Organization model. In easy-to-follow dialogue, Groshek defines the Leadership Organization model and its value, outlining a framework of leadership training and actionable steps that all groups can use for immediate results. Different...

What happens when you mix a scientist's curiosity with an artist's vision? You get Chris Cline's perspective on the Inertia of Legacy. In this book, Chris takes the scientific law that nothing changes unless acted on by an outside force. Then he reclaims the definition of the term legacy. Lately used to indicate something that is old, out of date, or unchanging, the term legacy speaks of the story that we leave to the future.

Cultivate a life of purpose and positivity with The Appreciation Habit, a transformative self-help book designed for adults seeking deeper fulfillment. This short, insightful guide navigates the practicalities of gratitude, illustrating how daily journaling can serve as a powerful tool for recognizing life's blessings and enhancing personal well-being. Discover strategies to weave appreciation into your everyday routine while fostering connections within your community. As you embark on this journey, you'll learn to shift perspectives, ignite joy, and inspire others through the simple yet ...

Having spent the last few years in Denmark uncovering the secrets of the happiest country in the world, Helen Russell knows it's time to move back to the UK. She thinks. Maybe. Or maybe that's a terrible idea. Like many of us, she suffers from chronic indecision and a fear of change. So she decides to give herself a year for an experiment: to overhaul every area of her life, learn how to embrace change and become a lean, mean decision-making machine.

Your body rules - the know-how a girl needs to navigate the changes of puberty. Puberty can be a difficult time for a young girl - and it’s natural not to know who (or what) to ask. Celebrate Your Body encourages girls to face this whole puberty thing with excitement and empowerment. From period care to mysterious hair in new places, this standout among puberty books for girls has the answers you’re looking for - in a way you can relate to.

You don’t need a workbook or a 10-step program. All you need is a change of mindset and the recognition that you are worth it - every bit of it. Sometimes, you feel like you are addicted to hating yourself. Your whole life, you have had the people around you invalidate you and treat you like crap. Parents, friends, random passersby - everyone has an opinion, and most of them aren’t good. You’ve even started to judge yourself negatively - or maybe you’ve been treating you like crap for a long time.

Dicen que hay dos días esenciales en la vida. Uno es el día en que naces y el otro, el día en que descubres para qué. Yo tuve que llegar a las antípodas de mi mundo para descubrirlo, pero tú podrás hacerlo a través de este libro que tienes en tus manos y que será tu billete al viaje más fascinante de tu vida. Un viaje al interior en la búsqueda de tu felicidad. Los 12 pilares del cambio no se leen, se viven.

There is a massive amount of shame that comes with negative thinking. You blame yourself for the intrusive thoughts that blindside you. You feel guilty for not being more optimistic. It’s time to stop. Negative thinking isn’t as simple as looking at the glass half empty. It is a debilitating mindset that seeps into every area of your life. Negative thinking happens automatically–it’s not your fault. You tell yourself that today will be a better day, but your brain tells you the opposite, and you slip back into old negative habits.

How many times have you tried to change your own habits, only to find that changing yourself is even harder than trying to change someone else? With his signature wit and commonsense psychology, Dr. Kevin Leman walks you through your own personal five-day action plan. You will come to accept the truth about yourself, boost your confidence by identifying the lies you’re telling yourself (and putting them to rest for good), and change your life by concentrating on becoming who you really want to be.

We live at a time that glorifies more—more productivity, more achievement, more discipline, more striving. But what if the key to a fulfilling life isn’t about adding more but learning what to let go of? What if success isn’t just about willpower but also about self-compassion? What if true confidence comes not from proving yourself to others but from an unshakable inner foundation? This book invites you to think differently about how you move through life. It’s about managing your mental bandwidth so you don’t burn out before you reach your destination. It’s about unlearning ...

Using simple games and processes, Make Your Dreams Come True leads you on an exploration of the thoughts and beliefs that unconsciously rule your life. Then it gently guides you through a comprehensive process for changing the beliefs that keep you from living your true potential.

After 25 years of achieving what he thought were his dreams of being a headlining touring comedian and actor, Kyle Cease suddenly discovered that the belief that "when something happens, I will be happy" is a complete lie. With nothing more than an intuition, he decided to quit his stand-up career at its peak, and now - as a transformational comedian - he brings his one-of-a-kind self-help wisdom to sold-out audiences in his Evolving Out Loud Live stage show.

A faculty member at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Budak created and teaches the wildly popular course “Becoming a Changemaker,” which has quickly grown into one of the most highly rated courses anywhere on campus. It’s regularly heralded by students as “transformative” and “life changing” but to date has only been accessible to students attending UC Berkeley. Budak is driven by the belief that anyone—regardless of title, personality, race, gender, age, or class—can be a changemaker.

In Generation Dread, Britt Wray seamlessly merges scientific knowledge with emotional insight to show how these intense feelings are a healthy response to the troubled state of the world. The first crucial step toward becoming an engaged steward of the planet is connecting with our climate emotions, seeing them as a sign of humanity, and learning how to live with them. We have to face and value eco-anxiety, Wray argues, before we can conquer the deeply ingrained, widespread reactions of denial and disavowal that have led humanity to this alarming period of ecological decline.

El Dao de Jing o Libro del Tao, que compila los versos del filósofo chino Lao Zi, es una de las obras cumbre de la sabiduría oriental. Wayne W. Dyer se propone aquí hacer más accesible las enseñanzas ancestrales del taoísmo a fin de que podamos aplicarlas a nuestra vida cotidiana: es una nueva manera de pensar en un mundo que necesita recuperar sus aprendizajes más antiguos.

We’ve all set out to change our lives with big plans, bold ideas, and brilliant ambitions. And too often those resolutions and plans have lasted for a day or two before real life swoops in and we are back to normal. Or, perhaps even more frequently, we find ourselves so overwhelmed with life that we feel utterly powerless to even attempt to change anything. The Power of Small offers a way forward.