Social Help

The book draws its inspiration from stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy of enduring pain or adversity with perseverance and resilience. Stoics focus on the things they can control, let go of everything else, and turn every new obstacle into an opportunity to get better, stronger, tougher. As Marcus Aurelius put it nearly 2000 years ago: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”

Play is how children explore, discover, fail, succeed, socialize, and flourish. It is a fundamental element of the human condition. It's the key to giving schoolchildren skills they need to succeed. Expert organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Academy of Sciences, and the Centers for Disease Control agree that play and physical activity are critical foundations of childhood, academics, and future skills - yet politicians are destroying play in childhood education.

Ever catch yourself wondering if his ex was prettier? Smarter? More his type? Here’s a spoiler: She’s not you — and that’s your superpower. “There’s No Competition” is the self help book that every woman needs in her back pocket to finally stop the comparison game. Whether it’s his ex, his mum, or that polished influencer popping up on your social media feed, this book dives into the psychology behind why we compare — and how to break free from it. Because, let’s be real: The only person you should be competing with is the woman you were yesterday. Inside, you’ll learn...

According to research, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) or quotient is far more important than ones intelligence quotient or technical abilities when it comes to determining a person’s overall success in life. Emotional intelligence directly impacts the way we formulate personal decisions, the way we mange behavior, and our ability to maneuver through social complexities. It is something that everybody is able to develop with time. This guide will provide all the essential knowledge needed to improve your EQ.

In 1942, the Gestapo sent out an urgent transmission: "She is the most dangerous of all Allied spies. We must find and destroy her." The target in their sights was Virginia Hall, a Baltimore socialite who talked her way into Special Operations Executive, the spy organization dubbed Winston Churchill's "Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare." She became the first Allied woman deployed behind enemy lines and - despite her prosthetic leg - helped to light the flame of the French Resistance, revolutionizing secret warfare as we know it.

Do you know children who get upset when their routines change? They might also struggle to see the big picture, make friends, solve a problem in real time, and read nonverbal communication. Meltdowns, tantrums, and other challenging behaviors might be common. This audiobook was designed to teach you how making small shifts in your language and speaking style that will produce important results.

Men today face a crisis of identity. While we can see how the old paradigm of patriarchal dominance needs to go, is the solution really to deconstruct the very idea of masculinity out of existence? No—that's not the answer. From the Core sets out a clear roadmap for men who want to live, love, and lead from the most profound places within. His techniques will help you adapt to a changing world while staying in touch with your masculine essence. If you're willing to spend at least thirty minutes a day, you can transform your entire approach to love, success, and relationships.

What if you could make him stop scrolling, stare at your profile, and think about you long after he’s logged off? Instagram isn’t just an app—it’s a high-value attraction tool. The right posts, captions, and interactions can turn a casual like into full-blown obsession. This self-help book is your ultimate guide to using social media psychology to create digital magnetism that makes him want you before you even meet. Whether you’re looking to grab his attention, rekindle a spark, or build serious chemistry, this book will teach you how to make Instagram work for you—without ...

With the right guidance, you can independently develop all the skills you need to manage your social anxiety–and those skills will last you a lifetime. Listen to this audiobook to pull yourself out of your anxiety for good!

Do you want to rapidly grow your self-confidence? Would you like to discover the inspiring success strategies high-powered women use every day? Are you struggling to gain the love, respect, and commitment you deserve from your relationships? The truth is life is challenging. And if you ever feel self-conscious, anxious, or overwhelmed, it’s not your fault! But you do need to change the way you approach life.... The solution is to transform how you think, feel, and act - rewiring your mindset for success. And that’s exactly what you’ll learn in this audiobook.

Imagine walking up to a stranger on the subway and asking them for their seat. What about asking a random person on the street if you could borrow their phone? If the idea makes you squeamish, you're not alone - social psychologists have found that doing these very things makes most of us almost unbearably uncomfortable. But here's the funny thing: even though we hate to ask for help, most people are wired to be helpful. And that's a good thing, because every day in the modern, uber-collaborative workplace, we all need to know when and how to call in the cavalry.

This book is a bible for effectively communicating with anyone, from a romantic partner you’ve only just started dating to your spouse, to accomplish optimal results in any relationship. You’ve often looked at couples and wondered what makes their bond so solid. Chances are it is related to communication.

In this book, I share with you the research that looks at the emotional, psychological, and physical impact a social media addiction has as well as how to take a step back from being connected. Remember, we have one life to live, and if we continue to live through our smart devices, it does not matter how many photos, videos, or tags we get because we won’t have lived it.

Through vivid stories of the experiences of their patients (both adults and children), Drs. Hallowell and Ratey show the varied forms ADD takes - from the hyperactive search for high stimulation to the floating inattention of daydreaming - and the transforming impact of precise diagnosis and treatment.

Marcus Aurelius, one of the great rulers of the Roman Empire, sets forth a series of self-reflective essays intended as a guide for his own self-improvement. Written during the turning points of his life and divided into twelve books, Meditations ponders life’s greatest questions in the author’s search for a meaningful existence. Remarkably, they are no different from the questions we ask ourselves today - from finding happiness to understanding our place in the cosmos. Centuries after Aurelius’s death, Meditations remains a profound source of inspiration.

David Bradford and Carole Robin taught interpersonal skills to MBA candidates for a combined 75 years in their legendary Stanford Graduate School of Business course Interpersonal Dynamics (affectionately known to generations of students as "Touchy-Feely") and have coached and consulted hundreds of executives for decades. In Connect, they show listeners how to take their relationships from shallow to exceptional by cultivating authenticity, vulnerability, and honesty, while being willing to ask for and offer help, share a commitment to growth, and deal productively with conflict.

A playful guide to understanding the ways of "normal people", The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity. Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara Törnvall has written a fun, comprehensive, and accessible explanation of neurotypical, or "normal", behavior. Full of facts, tips, and tests, and developed with input from other autists, this book places the difficulties autists face in the context of a world built for the neurotypical majority.

Now a green open space enjoyed by residents, Fort Hunt, Virginia, about 15 miles south of Washington, DC, was the site of one of the highest-level, clandestine operations during World War II.

Over years of developing and teaching their renowned Mindful Self-Compassion program, Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer have found MSC to be uniquely helpful for people struggling with the soul-draining depletion of burnout--from health care professionals, teachers, and caregivers, to tapped-out business owners and employees.

Christopher Reeve has mastered the art of turning the impossible into the inevitable. In Nothing Is Impossible, Reeve shows that we are all capable of overcoming seemingly insurmountable hardships. Published on the eve of both his fiftieth birthday and the seventh anniversary of his spinal cord injury, Nothing Is Impossible reminds us that life is not to be taken for granted but to be lived fully with zeal, curiosity, and gratitude.