Building Relationships

Social connection is as essential for our health and happiness as a balanced diet and regular exercise. It reduces our risk of stroke, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. It enhances our creativity and adds years to our life span. Yet many of us struggle to form strong and meaningful bonds—and the problem lies not with our personalities but with a series of cognitive biases that stop us from fulfilling our social potential. In The Laws of Connection, David Robson describes the psychological barriers that lead us to keep others at a distance and offers evidence-based strategies to overcome them.

According to Drs. Larry Crabb and Dan Allender, encouragement is more than a compliment or a pat on the back. It's a skill that can be mastered by anyone. Crabb and Allender ask: "What must we know in order to fulfill the biblical exhortation to 'encourage one another?'" Part one deals with understanding encouragement, and part two explores the process of encouragement, including such practical how-tos as developing a careful selection of encouraging words; cultivating active listening skills; using biblical fellowship to move beyond superficial smiles.

Nearly half of working women in the United States are now their household's main breadwinner. And yet, the majority of women still aren't being brought up to think like breadwinners. In fact, they're actually discouraged - by institutional bias and subconscious beliefs - from building their own wealth, pursuing their full earning potential, and providing for themselves and others financially. In Think Like a Breadwinner, financial expert Jennifer Barrett reframes what it really means to be a breadwinner.

Horse ownership provides companionship, stress relief, and increased happiness…but these things only happen when you’re able to form a complete bond with your horse. When you have that foundational relationship in place, the way you’re able to train and care for your horse completely opens up. Your increased sense of confidence leads to a mutual respect between you and your horse…and this gives you the control you need in order to have fun together–while ensuring you both remain safe.

Learn the secrets to building thriving relationships—even through the toughest conflicts! Are misunderstandings or recurring arguments creating distance in your relationships? Do disagreements leave you feeling frustrated, disconnected, or overwhelmed? Do you wish to resolve conflict with grace, compassion, and understanding? You've chosen the right book. Imagine confidently handling conflicts and knowing exactly how to express your needs while truly listening to others.

Manage BPD instead of letting it control you by harnessing the power of acceptance, mindfulness, and thinking strategies that are based on facts—not emotions! Understanding what you are feeling, responding to stressful situations calmly, and building strong, lasting bonds with others can all seem beyond your reach when you have BPD. It is hard to find a secure sense of self and manage intense emotional states, let alone control your impulses or overcome the intense fear of abandonment that arises when loved ones walk out the door.

Discover the "language of love" of your partner. These languages include love that expresses itself through words, love that expresses itself through the time they spend together, love that shows through gifts, love that expresses itself through physical contact, and love that manifests itself through acts of service. One way to know what your main love languages are is to think about the way you show your love to others.

Master the communication skills to build authentic connections, forged upon a foundation of trust from a global behavioral expert and master spy recruiter. Robin is a best-selling author, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator, former Marine Corps Officer, and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program.

This 10-week plan will help you to turn your life around from small beginnings and design a life of financial freedom filled with the small experiences that bring you joy. Authors Ken and Mary Okoroafor started out as resource-poor working-class immigrants and have built a life of financial independence and joyful moments through hard work, smart saving and savvy investing. They know what it feels like to start from ground zero, and as a chartered accountant and former CFO, Ken shares his financial expertise to help you unlock the secret to building wealth.

Step into a transformative journey of interpersonal mastery with "The Art of the Connection." This ground-breaking eBook delves into the nuanced world where human interactions and personal growth converge into a symphony of meaningful relationships. Embark on an adventure through a compendium of wisdom, where each chapter becomes a stepping stone to mastering the subtle yet compelling art of connection. Begin with exploring the psychological landscape of human interactions, where you'll discover the pillars of communication, the foundation upon which all rich connections are built. Learn to...

Step into the world of captivating family dynamics with "Thrive Together," a groundbreaking eBook that offers an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of familial relationships. This book guides you through the maze of family dynamics, giving you the knowledge and tools you need to foster healthier and more harmonious relationships. "Thrive Together" invites you to begin by understanding family dynamics, defining their importance in shaping us as individuals. The book then navigates through the intricate elements that shape these dynamics, including the variety of roles, hierarchies, ...

One of the most sought-after qualities in most people is having a high level of Self Confidence? Why is that? The simple answer is that the world responds differently to confident people and leads to much higher levels of success. Throughout history, the Spartans were one of those groups that the world responded to in a different way. The way Spartans lived and trained made the world sit up and take notice. In modern times we have a similar group that the world responds to in a different way.

Smart Mom, Rich Mom explores how women today are navigating the financially challenging career/parenting years. Written by a national money columnist and mom of two, the book chronicles people who have stayed in the game - full-time, freelance, self-employed, and more - and emerged more prosperous and empowered. Kids change our lives, adding joy but draining bank accounts. Smart Mom, Rich Mom helps you adopt healthy habits - and make hard decisions - that pay off in abundance.

Fighting for Your Marriage is based on the widely acclaimed PREP approach (Prevention and Relationship Education Program). Research has found that couples who use these strategies can handle conflict more constructively, protect their happiness, and reduce the odds of breaking up. Based on more than forty years of evidence, this book shows couples how to talk more and fight less, protect their friendship, and keep the fun alive.

The topic of attachment theory has never been hotter. The hashtag #attachmentstyle has appeared more than a billion times on social media—but going beyond simple types to uncover how you developed your unique attachment patterns and why you relate to others as you do is where the deepest insights can be revealed. In this empathic and practical guide, therapist Jessica Baum sheds light on the unprocessed attachment wounds that cause us to live in survival mode—and offers a roadmap for building safe relationships that can become the foundation for true healing.

Discover successful strategies for building stronger business relationships, transforming your career and delighting your customers through the power of relatable stories.

A surreal tale woven with symbols and flights of imagination, where childhood dreams take shape and come alive. The prince-on-a-white-horse is real, elephants take to the skies, and all that your heart desires unfolds before you. A story brimming with poetry, suspense, and unexpected twists, turning the act of reading into a whirlwind of stirring emotions. The great myths of love—losing one’s heart, losing oneself in the blind pursuit of a beloved—are told with childlike wonder, wrapped in delicate naivety and playful, whimsical dialogues that make you laugh and cry in equal measure. ...

This audiobook isn’t just another spiritual guide. It’s a transformational journey for those who’ve always felt there’s more—and are finally ready to explore it.

Do you have a Third Place? Your first place is home, your second place is work, and your third place is where you go to socialize. As more of our lives are spent online and in digital spaces, these often overlooked "Third Places" play a crucial role in keeping our communities vibrant.

Break free from the narcissism epidemic with "How to Stop Being a Narcissist," your go-to guide for transforming unhealthy patterns into lasting positive change. This isn't just another self help book; it's a dynamic journey into understanding and healing narcissism. Whether you're grappling with vulnerable narcissism or looking to enhance your empathy and self-esteem, this book has you covered.