Self Joy

Sit around, leave sh*t all over the place, drink, forget about deadlines...being lazy is pretty easy. But the real art to being chill is when someone without any real ambition can fly under the radar and live unscathed by the never-ending reams of self-help and inspiration rained upon anyone who just wants to watch Netflix. Find that magical place where doing what comes naturally keeps the do-ers at arm's length. Rather than doing less, do just enough.

Who Cares for Exhausted Caregivers? Adult children of aging parents hear uplifting words here! “Like you, I wear many hats. I’m an author, a conference speaker, a worship minister … But the most important of all my roles is that I’m a caregiver. It’s a role that began to fall to me decades ago. One I’ve grown into–sometimes willingly, sometimes grudgingly. If you’ve picked up this eBook, you’ll understand that better than anyone.” In this e-edition of Pressed into Care, you’ll read 30 impassioned readings that will uplift, encourage and re-energize you for the task of ...

Are You navigating life’s challenges or Striving for a more meaningful existence? Are you seeking actionable tools to cultivate inner peace, and deepen your connections? Do you want to embrace an abundant life filled with gratitude and celebration? Awakening to Joy: Learn to Live Peacefully, Celebrate Everyday Wins, Cultivate Gratitude, and Embrace a Life of Abundance is your ultimate guide to discovering the beauty and fulfilment in the present moment. In a fast-paced world filled with endless demands, this book gently reminds us to slow down and embrace joy as a way of life rather than ...

Study after study finds there is one trait that sets the most successful people apart from the rest of us. That one trait isn’t wearing the same shirt everyday or some secret workout formula. The one trait that successful people have is that they know how to form good habits that stick. If you have ever struggled to keep a New Year’s resolution or if you have a hard time meeting your goals, you need this book. This book will teach you how to form good habits, how to make them stick, and what habits you should be forming. The power of habit stacking is that by slowly introducing small habits into your life you start to build synergies. You will begin to be getting more out of each habit every time you stack another, small good habit on top of it. It will seem like magic, but habit stacking is based on science.

Structured into three sections - "belonging," "resistance," and "acceptance" - and informed by personal history, community stories, and deep research, Fat Girls in Black Bodies breaks down the myths, stereotypes, tropes, and outright lies we've been sold about race, body size, belonging, and health. Cox's razor-sharp cultural commentary exposes the racist roots of diet culture, healthism, and the ways we erroneously conflate body size with personal responsibility.

For anyone who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors: hikers, mountain climbers, snowboarders, kayakers, campers, beach-lovers, tree-huggers, and more! Stories of adventure are complemented by tales of introspection and quiet moments that focus on the exhilaration of bonds created outdoors and the beauty of natural landscapes.

Burnout Recovery Blueprint is your guide to reversing chronic exhaustion, reclaiming your peace, and building a sustainable, fulfilling life. Whether you’re a high achiever silently struggling or someone lost in emotional fatigue, this book offers a practical, science-backed path forward—without guilt, overwhelm, or burnout clichés. This isn’t just another self-help book. It’s a complete recovery system grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and real-world strategies. You’ll discover the hidden signs of silent burnout, learn how to interrupt the spiral before collapse, and reset ...

Despite living through familial loss, a near-collapse of her business, and other daunting hardships, Chasta Hamilton learned to lean on her love of performing arts to cultivate a contagious attitude of optimism and adaptability. This allowed her to rock her roles as a businesswoman, mother, and thought leader in the performing arts industries. In Handle the Horrible: Change. Triage. Joy., Hamilton shares insights that will help you develop confidence to tackle your daily endeavors, as well as the harder moments life throws your way.

What will your life mean to others? What unseen mark will you leave behind? In Echoes of Eternity, ordinary people are given extraordinary glimpses into the legacies they create, guided by the mysterious Joseph Crown. This collection of stories invites you to explore what it means to truly matter, to see the quiet ripples of your choices, and to consider the ways your life might impact others in ways you may never know. Meet Vincent, a dedicated clockmaker who doubts the purpose of his work—until he discovers how his creations have quietly inspired generations. Walk with Leah, a musician ...

This book will help you understand how a toxic person thinks, how they spin their web of manipulation, and how you can find your way out. You will learn more about the beautiful person that you are and how to recreate a life that is all about you for a change.This is a healing journey. You deserve to own your voice and feel empowered again. It’s time to take back control. I’m with you every step of the way.

Can you remember the utter delight of playing chase, flying a kite, or getting messy with a box of paints? As children, playing is how we make sense of the world and our place in it. Why then, as adults, do we forget how to play? Drawing on more than 20 years of neuroscientific research and clinical practice, psychotherapist Joanna Fortune has discovered that play is central to the human experience–and is the key to living a happier, joyful life.

Embark on a profound and empowering journey of self-discovery with 'Guide to Loving Yourself: Embrace Self-Worth and Cultivate Lasting Joy.' This audiobook is a heartfelt invitation to explore the transformative path of self-love and authentic acceptance. You'll find a treasure trove of insights, practices, and wisdom that guide you to recognize and embrace your inherent self-worth. Delve into the art of cultivating lasting joy through radical self-acceptance, as you uncover the keys to releasing self-criticism and stepping into the beauty of your uniqueness.

In his blockbuster book The Law of the Garbage Truck, David J. Pollay showed how to deflect the negativity that derails our goals and leaves us stressed and miserable. Now, in this inspiring follow-up, Pollay explains how making three simple promises to yourself - "to find joy every day, do what you love, and make a difference" - can radically enhance every aspect of your life. Illustrating his points through memorable, personal stories, Pollay makes it simple to practice transformative strategies that help us achieve fulfillment.

Dive heart-first into the intoxicating, ethereal streets of New Orleans with "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration Between Here And There". We welcome you to Week 6 - a curated exploration titled "The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance." Navigate through a meticulously crafted journey that melds poetic inquiry with the rhythmic heartbeats of a city rich in layered tales and spirited melodies. Explore "The Dance of Dualities" as you traverse the path between the seen and the unseen, the spoken and the silent, the tangible and the ephemeral. Engage in an intimate ...

50 Things to Know Books bring you 10 books in one called 500 Things to Know About Decluttering Your Life by authors with experience from around the world. So grab your copy today. You’ll be glad you did.

This book continues Chicken Soup for the Soul's focus on inspiration and hope in these difficult times. These inspirational stories remind us that each day holds something to be thankful for - whether it is having the sun shine or having food on the table. These stories of the joy of giving, attitude, and being grateful for what you have remind us of the simple pleasures of family, home, health, and inexpensive good times.

Author David Borchard has been helping adults rejuvenate their careers and lives for 30 years. In The Joy of Retirement, he shows you how to reinvent yourself and achieve the kind of fulfillment and meaning you have always dreamed of in your life. Now, you can start crafting your future and discovering your passions.

In this short guide the author gives practical advice on ways to find joy and happiness in your everyday crazy life. Based on over 20 years of research and practical application, Stevens shows you how "being happy" is a habit, regardless of your life's circumstances. There might be many things about your life that you want to change, thinking that they will bring you happiness. Stevens proposes that being happy comes first. First get happy, then you'll be able to make the changes you need.

Lift yourself out of the daily struggles and heartbreaks life deals you. Wading through the trials we face on a day-to-day basis can be exhausting. When we're hit with painful experiences that bring us to our knees, finding joy may seem to be too big a task for us to handle. Xandria Ooi, dubbed the "Happiness Guru", meets listeners in those dark and trying places and equips them with the courage to navigate them.

Time Management for Busy Moms is here to save your day! You wake up with that eternal question on your mind: “Where did the time go?” Between school drop-offs, work deadlines, and snack attacks, life can feel like a frenzied carnival where you're juggling flaming torches. But don’t worry; you're not alone in this chaotic circus of motherhood. We’ve all had those days wishing, “If I could just find the pause button for life, it would mean the world to me!”