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How to Love the Difficult People in Your LifeMost of us know someone who, for whatever reason, always seems to cause problems, irritate others, or incite conflict. Often, these people are a part of our daily lives. The truth is that these trouble makers haven't necessarily asked to be this way. Sometimes we need to learn new approaches to deal with people who are harder to get along with or love.How to Hug a Porcupine: Easy Ways to Love Difficult People in Your Life, explains that making peace with others isn't as tough or terrible as we think it is-especially when you can use an adorable animal analogy and apply it to real-life problems.How to Hug a Porcupine provides tips for calming the quills of parents, children, siblings, strangers, and other prickly people you may encounter. Among other tips, How to Hug a Porcupine includes: *Three easy ways to end an argument*How to spot the porcupine in others *How to spot the porcupine in ourselvesWith a foreword by noted psychotherapist Dr. Debbie Ellis, widow of Dr. Albert Ellis, How to Hug a Porcupine is a truly special book.
A deep look into the surf therapy movement, the therapists at the forefront of this radical new treatment, and its many applications for treating anxiety, PTSD, and more.Winner of the 2024 Surf Park Summit Democratization & Accessibility Award Surfing? As a form of therapy? It’s not just possible—it’s powerful. Surf therapy is an emerging field with promising results which aims to address the mental, physical and emotional epidemics of the modern age. In Surf Therapy, author Cash Lambert paddles out with today’s leading surf therapy practitioners and surf therapy organizations to discover how surfing is changing lives for the better.See how much surf therapy can help in treating: • Drug addiction and addiction recovery• Children and adults diagnosed with autism• Social development of at-risk inner-city children• Physical disabilities like spinal cord injuries• PTSD in active-duty police officers• Terminal illnesses like cystic fibrosis• Women recovering from abusive living situationsWith interviews from today’s leading surf therapy practitioners and data from groundbreaking studies, Surf Therapy is a story of science, resilience, and the lengths that humans will go to help one another in need.
Words of wisdom from the greatest Greek and Roman Stoic philosophers including Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Diogenes, Epictetus, Plato and more.The Stoicism Book of Quotes compiles over 200 inspirational and illuminating quotations from the world's greatest philosophers. These ancient words come to life in the present and help provide much-needed strength, wisdom, and resilience for all of life's challenges.Stoicism is a school of philosophy that believes virtue is based on knowledge and reason which enables you to rise above your emotions and allows you to control what you can and let go of what you cannot. The Stoic way of thinking allows you to thoughtfully process and accept situations while giving you the power to choose how you react, handle, and cope.Many great leaders and thinkers of our time have sought guidance from Stoic philosophy, including George Washington, Immanuel Kant, Walt Whitman and Theodore Roosevelt, to name a few.For many, Stoicism is a tool in the pursuit of self-mastery, perseverance and wisdom. Living a more stoic life will give you the opportunity to live a mentally healthier, more balanced and overall happier life.
Discover how to be a resilient leader through vital strategies and keys for achieving success and peace-of-mind at home and work--even in times of adversity. Featuring insightful testimonies from key leaders--including CEO of TriStar Trust Bank Gene Pickelman and former Michigan State Senator Ken Horn. This book investigates not only what it means to be a leader, but what it means to be a resilient leader. This comes from understanding 2 important things: Developing skills to bounce back from adversityLearning from other successful leaders and what they have done to achieve their successFrom Fortune 500 corporations to the small coffee shop on the corner, to hospitals and religious organizations, leaders of all kinds will benefit from the lessons presented in this book. Author Brian Molitor, CEO of Molitor International, has distilled decades of his work into actionable guidance that is accessible and impactful. It also includes insightful testimonials from other leaders sharing their own experiences. It is common for "leadership" books to focus on techniques to inform, inspire, teach, train, and develop the talents of team members. This approach ignores the fact that leaders are only human, subject to the same stresses, problems, and storms as any other. Which is why the focus on self-care, personal wellness, and developing resilience is an important aspect of this book. Being a resilient leader can be learned and this book provides everything you will need to get started.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery--and lead a life of purpose--with practical tools and thought-experiments that reveal how collective and personal values shape our lives. In this powerfully insightful book, author Brad Hook, founder of the Values Institute, brings his years of experience as an executive coach, mentor, and researcher to unpack the extraordinary impact of values in our lives and helps set you on a journey to live with authenticity, courage and passion. Three distinct sections guide you toward understanding your core values and their impact on your decision-making, purpose and daily habits: Discovering Your Values: Tools, lists and thought-experiments to help you find your core values and comprehend how they drive their actions and shape their purpose Living Your Values: Delves into how well-being can cultivate resilience, supporting values-aligned action even under stress Sharing Your Values: Emphasizes the communal aspect of values, fosters you to connect and use your values within a community With its blend of theory and practice, the book equips readers with the understanding and tools they need to live a more fulfilling, values-aligned life. It is not just a book but a companion for anyone seeking to enhance their well-being, resilience, and relationships by starting with values.
Explores simple and meaningful self-care techniques to positively shift and benefit the lives who need it the most and often forget to take care of themselves: caregivers and essential workers. Wellness and self-care do not have to be overwhelming, expensive, or complicated nor do they need to revolve around consumption. Especially for essential workers and caregivers, time and energy are precious. The main goal for this book is to build up one's resilience, leaving them supported, prepared and ready to walk through life more present, and more importantly, feeling better, emotionally, and physically, as well as to lead each day with mindful consciousness. The book features science-backed research and time-tested ways to improve emotional, spiritual, and physical health, helping readers become the best version of themselves. Essentially, the book helps those who have been used to helping others and ignoring their own needs for so long. Some of the benefits contained inside include: The power of taking time for yourself and practicing self-careStress-reduction techniquesHow to eliminate distractionsTime management skillsStrategies to lower anxietyInstructions for at-home yogaPrimer on self-reflection, meditation and mindfulnessTips for coping and motivationThis book aims to break the cycle, motivate, and excite you to start your self-care journey. Learn how to take responsibility for your own life, as well discovering the tools needed to live a fulfilled lifestyle of ease, grace, and joy.
A one-of-a-kind guide for youth-serving organizations to help build out their own child protection policies in just 120 days.Expert guidance, worksheets, and checklists take the guesswork out of confusing industry standards—so you can focus on helping kids learn, grow, and flourish.Written by two legal experts with more than 60 years of experience helping youth-serving organizations (YSOs), Protecting Other People's Children provides a blueprint for organizations to develop their own child safety policies.From private schools to church youth groups to mentoring organizations to summer camps, YSOs provide unparalleled opportunities for children to learn, grow, and flourish. Unfortunately, because they serve a vulnerable population, those groups also face unparalleled risks.With Protecting Other People's Children, organizations will be able to: Recognize and avoid common pitfalls and mistakes Set up a workable timeline for implementationCreate and confirm their own commitments and principlesAccess several supportive worksheets, checklists, and activity guidesLearn how to pick the right people (leaders, team, volunteers, etc.)Understand and adhere important protocols and guidelinesAppropriately respond to serious incidentsProtecting Other People's Children enables YSOs to develop robust, sustainable child protection plans, holding everyone accountable while protecting both the programs and the minors they serve.
Expand your understanding of grief—and how to treat it—in this companion workbook to GRACE: A Model for Grief. This 5-step framework for grieving and healing draws on practices from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative-based therapy, and other holistic methods.Created by a licensed professional counselor, the workbook offers carefully selected and thoughtfully crafted exercises, tools and techniques which support the adaptive 5-step process for grieving and healing:1 - Grief redefined2 - Re-story the loss narrative3 - Adopt healthy ways to grieve4 - Connect with self and others5 - Engage in new normalBecause grief can make learning more difficult by impacting, for example, concentration, memory and distractibility, the exercises within are designed to be easy to follow and highly adaptable. You are free to change the timing (exercises don't have to be completed in sequential order), adjust the length (not all components of every exercise must be completed to achieve beneficial results) and work through the book with a support partner as appropriate.From the death of a loved one, to losing a job, to the rupture of a relationship, losses are an inevitable part of the human condition. At times, our losses may feel overwhelming, and the resulting individual and communal mental distress exacts a heavy toll personally and collectively.We could all benefit from additional healthy resources targeted to address losses and the accompanying grief that follows. This workbook aims to be such a resource for everyone who needs it.
Don’t let digital devices highjack your life—this inspirational guide shows you how to disconnect so you can reconnect with your loved ones and mental well-being.Staying connected and engaged with the important people in our life has never been more critical—or more challenging. The widespread epidemic of digital addiction and device overuse has contributed to a near-complete breakdown in our ability to form lasting, meaningful relationships with those around us.As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Lori Whatley has invested years into helping people manage their digital devices to live fuller, more vibrant lives. Born from her one-on-one interactions with patients, Connected & Engaged delivers actionable advice that will transform your relationships and your life.The insights provided in Connected & Engaged will empower you to:Create strong relational connections with the people closest to youMinimize the stress that comes from your digital devicesEmploy more effective, in-person communication methodsSet and maintain personal boundaries against digital distractionAre you ready to connect with the people around you, engage in the world, and create a life that makes you feel alive? Today is the day to truly get connected and engaged!
"Pickleball expert David Satka shows players of all levels how to improve their game through strategy, technique and mental toughness. You don't have to be a natural athlete to become a better player, you just need to learn the secrets of winning"--
The all-in-one resource and first handbook for multisport athletes with an introduction to the field of multisport and a look at how it came to be and what's next for the sport.Are you ready to Go Multisport? You can run, you can paddle, you can SUP (stand up paddleboard), you can swim, you can ski, you can climb, you can train, and you can bike. But how can you combine them all together? For ultra-like distances and days at a time? How about climbing, hiking, and packrafting all in one day?Beyond traditional 5Ks and 10Ks and single sport extreme and endurance events, is the newly evolving field of multisport. Multisport events are usually self-designed and determined. These extreme athletes most often create their own events because they are the first to do these human-powered endurance challenges.Some examples of multisport athletes include: Nathan Fa’avae: Winner of the Eco-Challenge World’s Toughest Race, and 7-time Adventure Racing World Champion Roman Dial: Combines biking and packrafts in the Alaskan backcountry; has made full-length traverses (upward of 700 miles) by foot, ski, pedal and paddle of the Brooks and Alaska Ranges Dave Cornthwaite: Adventurer who created Expedition 1000, a quest to take on 25 journeys, each one a minimum of 1000 miles, using a different way of non-motorized transport throughout the world Alastair Humphreys: A National Geographic Adventurer of the Year for his concept of microadventures, encouraging people to get outside, even in short bouts Perfect for those who are seeking to do more--more challenge, more fun--this book provides a history, background, and empowering how-to. You will learn how to walk the edge of a radical new discipline. Also includes gear lists, sample race challenges, training secrets and more.
Discover the secrets of rewilding and explore a transformative journey into the intertwined worlds of modern living and rewilding practices. Rewilding is considered a holistic approach to living, as opposed to specific or separate skills, practices or knowledge.
"Featuring candid views from experts on how they respond today to someone on the difficult journey of Alzheimer's and what they believe is the future hope for a cure, this book offers important information and much-needed inspiration. In The Future of Alzheimer's, the following are the two critical questions asked of more than 20 experts in the field of Alzheimer's research and senior care. What advice would you give to the loved ones of someone newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? Do you believe there will be a cure for Alzheimer's? And if so, when? Presented in a series of interviews with the nation's leading authorities in Alzheimer's treatment, education, and senior care and advocacy, The Future of Alzheimer's offers an informative and inspirational look forward into the next ten years of Alzheimer's treatment and beyond. Offering a valuable perspective on the current state of Alzheimer's care, what newly diagnosed individuals can expect, and the likelihood of a cure in our lifetime, this book focuses on the great strides being made in the field of neurological illness and treatment while preparing Alzheimer's patients and their loved ones for the very real challenges ahead. There is a future after an Alzheimer's diagnosis, one brighter than ever before. All we have to do is keep working towards it--and The Future of Alzheimer's is the perfect place to start."--Publisher's website.
12 legendary players in golf share life lessons they learned from the game. Interviewed by award-winning sports journalist and broadcaster Ann Liguori, a select list of champions including Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, Gary Player, Jan Stephenson, Tom Watson, Padraig Harrington, Bernhard Langer, Nancy Lopez, and more, talk about their personal journeys and wisdom they gleaned from their time playing the game of golf. Life on the Green appeals to all, going in-depth with exclusive content for die-hard fans while providing amusing anecdotes and inspirational content for everyone, humanizing and helping us understand a little bit more about each star and their success story. Each person’s story highlights a different, central theme, allowing readers to have key takeaways and a clearer understanding of how the subject became so successful, and in turn, be inspired to utilize those life lessons towards their own lives and legacy. Encompassing universal themes like patience, goal setting, staying positive, pursuing one's passions, treating people right, never giving up, practicing humility, and more, Life on the Green inspires, entertains and enriches in equal measure.
A collection of inspirational and meaningful quotes perfect for every fan of the great game of baseball."Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical" said Yogi Berra and in celebration of this sport, spirit and American pastime we bring you The Baseball Fan's Treasury of Quotations. Collecting over 200 sayings, wisdom and wit from the legends of baseball, this book promises to be a cherished collectable for every fan.
Country Comfort: Casserole Cooking is a keepsake of fresh, nutritious dishes for anyone who enjoys valued mealtime traditions, and anyone who is looking to bring a scrumptious one-dish meal to their next community dinner or potluck.Country Comfort: Casserole Cooking includes over 100 delicious "comfort food" casserole recipes and accompanying anecdotes from people across the country. From wholesome breakfast casseroles and tasty side dishes, to hearty entrées and mouth-watering desserts, this book proves that you truly can make an endless variety of delicious, healthy meals using a simple casserole dish.Some of the comforting and tasty recipes featured in Country Comfort: Casserole Cooking include Baked French Toast Casserole, Easy Baked Parmesan Chicken, Ham and Potato Bake, Spinach Mushroom Lasagna, Black Bean Casserole with Chipotle Peppers, Applesauce Spice Bars, and Peach Cobbler.Country Comfort: Casserole Cooking also includes:• Essentials to stock in your kitchen to help you make delicious meals at a moment's notice• Bonus biscuit recipes to accompany your favorite casserole dishes• A customized meal and menu plannerEating at home saves money, strengthens family bonds, and allows for creativity in cooking. Whether you're a beginner who prefers easy-to-follow recipes or an experienced chef looking to expand your culinary horizons, Country Comfort: Casserole Cooking is your go-to guide for flavorful recipes to serve at your next potluck, community dinner, or family meal.
Ever Wonder What A Green Renewable Sustainable World Would Look Like?With the state of our world and its limited resources, more and more people are trying to lead a greener lifestyle in order to do their part. The Green Revolution provides comprehensive information associated with adopting daily practices that will ultimately sustain, not deplete, precious natural materials in an ever-growing population.Renewable energy expert Norman Nadeau leads by example as he details how he has committed his life to living green. From the application of solar and wind turbine technology, to recovering energy embedded in places one may not expect (such as animals' manure), The Green Revolution highlights the highly sustainable system Norman Nadeau developed for his family farm.The Green Revolution serves as a broad introduction for those who want to conserve rather than squander. At this very important turning point in our planet's history, this book offers the principles by which anyone can live in the most sustainable way possible.
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