Self Help Psychology

As children, we develop stories about how the world works, most of which get improved upon and amended over time. But some do not, even as we mature in other ways. Opinionated, self-centered, and fear-driven, these “child stories” are the source of the behavioral and emotional patterns that hold us back. When we learn to identify and rewrite these stories, limitless growth becomes possible.

If you struggle with addiction, seeking treatment is a powerful, positive first step toward eventual recovery. But gaining an understanding of the causes of addiction—such as feelings of helplessness or loss of control—is also crucial for recovery. In this book, addiction expert Suzette Glasner-Edwards offers evidence-based techniques fusing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based relapse prevention to help you move past your addictive behaviors.

What if the real battle for your success, happiness, and sense of purpose is being waged inside your own head? In The Council of Gods, author Kevin L. Michel invites you to pull up a chair at the grand conference table of your mind—where passion duels with logic, fear debates with curiosity, and every choice is decided by a clamorous inner pantheon. Blending gripping mythic narrative with cutting-edge brain science and practical psychology, Michel shows you how to: Decode the “voices” within. Spot which sub-selves are running the show—then re-assign the microphone. Tame anxiety and ...

We are consumed by fear at every moment in our life, and peace is the detachment of fear from our conscious reality. Many would argue that this is awareness, but in fact, we live in a constant state of fear that drives all behavior and the rapidity of decisions that lead to our actions. Sometimes, these are thought to be instinctual reactions, and other times, these are believed to be well-calculated decisions. Our subconscious is dealing with constant fear of our environments, futures, and much more at all times, so every decision that we make has the foundation of being a deliberate ...

Several years ago, Patrick J. Kennedy shared the story of his personal and family challenges with mental illness and addiction—and the nation’s—in his bestselling memoir, A Common Struggle. Now, he and his Common Struggle coauthor, award-winning healthcare journalist Stephen Fried, have crafted this powerful new book sharing the untold stories of others—a special group who agreed to talk about their illnesses, treatments, and struggles for the first time.

In "The Power of Gratitude: Embracing Life's Blessings," author Lawrence McLendon takes readers on a transformative journey into the heart of gratitude and appreciation. Drawing from scientific research, personal anecdotes, and timeless wisdom, this book explores the profound impact of cultivating gratitude in one's life. The book begins by delving into the science behind gratitude, explaining how practicing gratitude can lead to increased happiness, better mental health, and improved relationships. It also highlights how gratitude can serve as a powerful tool for managing stress and ...

‘You Decide: Wounded or Wise?' is a collection of reflections by a counsellor. It touches upon a range of issues and concerns—some common, some not so much. Whether it is parenting, love and relationships, mental health and daily life struggles—you will read of the challenges others have faced and how best to navigate those confusions. These perspectives can help you reflect and go inwards. These reflections can be the start of a conversation to challenge self-limiting beliefs, cycles and patterns you may have held onto for comfort, or those that need to be healed. Sandeep Adnani is a...

Suffering from writer's block? Wish you were more inventive? Perhaps, like most of us, you were taught to think vertically - to solve problems by going from one logical step to the next. In this international best seller, Dr. de Bono shows how lateral thinking can free your creative mind. Learn to hone your thinking skills and discover powerful yet simple techniques to help you generate idea after idea.

The year is 1919. The horror of the First World War is fresh for the protagonists of Time of the Magicians, each of whom finds himself at a crucial juncture. Benjamin is trying to flee his overbearing father and floundering in his academic career, living hand to mouth as a critic. Wittgenstein, by contrast, has dramatically decided to divest himself of the monumental fortune he stands to inherit, in search of spiritual clarity.

Has your mind ever been filled with such negative thoughts that you even worry about what will happen in the following minutes? People do not know that this type of behavior is generated by overthinking, which can generate many more consequences, such as anxiety and depression. In this book, learn how to master your mind to build mental toughness to focus on the present. We will teach you everything you need to know so as not to compromise your mental health and, on the contrary, improve it and have a much better emotional well-being.

It all starts with your brain: How you think, how you feel, how you interact with others, and how well you succeed in realizing your goals and dreams. When your brain works right, so do you. When it’s out of balance, you feel frustrated, or worse. Yet amid all the advice that bombards us daily about how to keep the rest of our body strong and healthy, we hear very little about how to keep the most complex and magnificent organ of all - the human brain - in top working order.

Imagine mastering the perfect balance between individual identity and growing intimacy in relationships, even if it's been a monumental struggle all your life! Are you constantly juggling between your personal development and relationship intimacy? Do you find maintaining your unique identity challenging while trying to embrace the growing intimacy in your relationships? You're not alone. In fact, many individuals navigating committed relationships grapple with this balancing act. But, does it have to be so hard? With the right tools and techniques, harmonizing personal growth with ...

Today, society embraces sharing like never before. Fueled by our dependence on mobile devices and social media, we have created an ecosystem of obsessive connection. Many of us now lead lives of strangely crowded isolation: We are always linked, but only shallowly so. The capacity to be alone, properly alone, is one of life's subtlest skills. Real solitude is a powerful resource we can call upon - a crucial ingredient for a rich interior life.

STOP DREADING MONDAYS. TRANSFORM THEM INTO YOUR SECRET WEAPON. Monday is the most powerful yet underutilized day of the week. How you spend those precious first hours impacts your motivation, productivity, and happiness all week long. Yet most squander Monday in a fog of exhaustion, dread, and catch-up. The weekend's momentum evaporates and you're constantly playing from behind. But with the right strategy, Monday can become your launchpad to an extraordinary week. The first day sets the trajectory. This book provides the blueprint to master Monday morning for peak performance and joy. ...

Todo lo que queremos lograr está al otro lado de la comunicación de calidad. Ya sea que se trate de una pareja romántica perfecta o de un gran ascenso laboral, debemos ejercer influencia y carisma para lograr estos objetivos. ¿Y qué pasa si estás hablando, pero no aparecen resultados? Es fácil culpar al mundo exterior, pero la solución puede ser tan simple como ponerse de pie.

Evolving on Purpose: Mindful ancestors, paving the way for future generations was a title spirit handed me. What a magnificent book to serve the world right now as we move forward, thankfully, out of this pandemic. The authors in this book are forever evolving on purpose and desire to create a reality that serves them, their families, and their communities and makes the changes that they want to see in the world. Self-responsibility is paramount in this new paradigm. We cannot change the behaviours and actions of others, but we can change ourselves and how we perceive everything, and we can...

If you want to prepare your child for the "real world" and help them become successful adults one day, this book is your way forward. Your child is just as confused as you are about all the competing demands and expectations of being a teen in today's complex world. I understand this because I am a parent myself, a school psychologist, and a counselor. My many years of working with adolescents and their parents have shown me that growth and change are indeed possible!

We question ourselves, and we question our relationship. We seek advice. But sometimes the people we look to for answers, simply cannot be bias. They know us, and they know the people we are talking to them about. It is often helpful to listen to how others view certain situations, strangers who do not have anything at all to do with our lives, have no control over our thoughts and emotions. By reading about how other people handle situations, confrontation, struggles of the mind, we can learn how to be more effective at handing our own obstacles. We can either accept or reject their point ...

A mother wants to introduce her six year old son, to the fascinating world of theatre, so she decides to take him downtown, to stand in line for 'rush' tickets. In this heartwarming tale, there are many many lessons to be learnt, by all.

Even before 2020, chronic loneliness was a private experience of profound anguish that had become a public health crisis. Since then it has reached new heights. Loneliness assumes many forms, from enduring physical isolation to feeling rejected because of difference, and it can have devastating consequences for our physical and mental health. As the founder of Project UnLonely, Jeremy Nobel unpacks our personal and national experiences of loneliness to discover its roots and to show how we can take steps to find comfort and connection.