Personal Growth

Step into the transformative world of Zen with a guide that delivers twice the wisdom in one compelling volume. Zen Essentials: Exploring Rinzai and Soto Traditions combines two powerful books—Rinzai Zen for Beginners and Soto Zen for Beginners—to offer an unparalleled journey into mindfulness, simplicity, and the art of living well. Discover how the bold energy of Rinzai Zen and the serene flow of Soto Zen can transform your life: Sharpen Your Mind with Rinzai Zen: Experience the thrill of koans—enigmatic questions designed to ignite insight and clarity. Rinzai Zen challenges you to ...

This is a collection of short articles, most of them originally published in Rodale Press's newsletter, At Your Best. The articles are about how to have a great attitude, how to get along better with people, and how to be more effective at work. This book is being used as a textbook for a Life Skills class in San Diego. You'll learn effective strategies for developing your emotional, professional, and interpersonal skills. The chapters are almost all short and to the point, with a short summary of the core principles at the end of each chapter. The material is practical and highly readable.

What if procrastination wasn’t a problem—but a hidden strength? In this eye-opening, laugh-out-loud, and refreshingly honest deep dive, Steven Doornbos invites you on a journey through the surprisingly brilliant, misunderstood world of delay. From the neuroscience of hesitation to the emotional truth behind avoidance, The Procrastinator’s Edge is a bold celebration of the thinkers, dreamers, and slow-starters we’ve been unfairly labeling for too long. With warmth, humor, and depth, this book transforms procrastination from a dirty word into a dazzling art form—and shows you how to...

Title: Become Brilliant: Unleash Your Brilliance: A Comprehensive Guide to Memory Enhancement, Learning Methods, Retention Strategies and Personal Growth Are you ready to unlock your full potential and unleash your brilliance upon the world? Look no further! "Become Brilliant" is your ultimate guide to mastering memory enhancement, learning methods, and personal growth. Packed with practical strategies, actionable techniques, and invaluable insights, this book equips you with the tools and knowledge you need to excel in every aspect of your life. [✓] Discover the science of memory and ...

Get Ready to Break Free from Depression and Live the Abundant Life God Has for You: Renewed Hope, Restored Peace, and Recovered Purpose! Breaking Free: Overcoming Depression Through Biblical Principles takes readers on a journey of healing by blending behavioral neuroscience insights, profound Biblical wisdom, and practical strategies to conquer the darkness within. Author Randall Rittenberry has been there and understands the struggle intimately. He is familiar with the intricacies of navigating the dark valleys of debilitating melancholy, but also with experiencing the victory attainable ...

In this book, we’re going to get into ways you can improve your business, balance family life, spend more time with loved ones, and live a healthier and happier life. What if you could work only four hours a day, five days per week? What would that do for your life?

In the gentle rhythms of our daily lives, where the sacred Ho'oponopono prayer becomes a beacon of light guiding us toward clarity and peace, there lies a profound personal touch that I have woven into this ancient practice. It is my belief, born from years of heartfelt experience, that intertwining personal prayers with the traditional Ho'oponopono mantra not only enriches the cleansing process but also amplifies the soul's journey towards liberation and healing. "Whispers of Ho'oponopono: Prayers for the Soul" is an invitation to explore beyond the horizon of traditional Ho'oponopono ...

"A Year of Inspiration" is a transformative journey through fifty-two weeks of positive words and daily affirmations designed to uplift and empower readers. Each week focuses on a specific word, such as gratitude, courage, mindfulness, and resilience, offering insights and reflections to cultivate a positive mindset. Accompanied by daily quotes and affirmations, this book encourages readers to embrace the power of positivity and mindfulness in their daily lives. With practical suggestions for incorporating these teachings into daily routines, it serves as a guide for personal growth and ...

We need companions on our spiritual journey. The modern world has taught us to value autonomy and individualism. Our churches often see spirituality as personal and private. But we cannot go long in our Christian pilgrimage before realizing that isolation leads to spiritual barrenness. We soon discover that our souls long for accompaniment, intimacy, and spiritual friendship. As a result, many Christians today are rediscovering the ancient practice of spiritual direction.

Discover the transformative power of a growth mindset with "Master the Art of Growth Mindset." This insightful book offers a roadmap to developing a mindset that believes in the potential for growth and improvement through effort, learning, and perseverance. By embracing the principles outlined in this book, you'll not only view challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth, but also as chances to demonstrate your resilience and problem-solving skills. This shift in perspective will empower you, making you more confident and capable in both personal and professional settings. The book...

There is no more room in our lives. Yet every new day brings more commitments demanding to be squeezed in. Overcoming Overload helps frenzied men and women weed out wrong ideas about life and rediscover God's essential principles of balanced living. This biblical way of life promises rest, satisfaction, and contentment amid daily responsibilities. Leave the overwhelmed life, and discover the abundant life!

The world is awash in terrible financial advice that extracts wealth from the middle class and funnels it to the wealthy. Expensive investments, over-priced insurance products and speculative investments with no underlying value abound. "Gurus" on YouTube and other social media platforms hawk terrible financial advice and sell personal courses that destroy wealth instead of creating it. People continue to get brainwashed by corporate advertising into spending their entire life's income on useless products to signal status. This must end. This book contains everything you need to know to ...

Our desire to grow runs deep. Yet the issues in our lives and relationships that we wish would change often stay the same, even with our best efforts at spiritual growth. Unpacking the practical and passionate theology that forms the backbone of their counseling, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend shatter popular misconceptions about how God operates to reveal how growth really happens.

Nothing gets our attention like an unmade decision: Should I accept the new position? Which schooling choice is best for my kids? How can I support my aging parents? When we have a decision to make and the answer isn't clear, what we want more than anything is peace, clarity, and a nudge in the right direction. If you have trouble making decisions, because of either chronic hesitation you've always lived with or a more recent onset of decision fatigue, Emily P. Freeman offers a fresh way of practicing familiar but often forgotten advice: simply do the next right thing.

Accompanying workbook to the Butterfly Killer, How to Identify and Manage a Narcissist. This workbook gives you time to process the information from the Butterfly Killer (or without reading the source book), identifying times in your life that set you up for a pattern of toxic relationships. You will then dive into obstacles and barriers stopping you from making healthy changes. Lastly, you will envision yourself making the recommended changes and then practicing healthier boundaries and patterns of relating. Go at your own pace, gain insights, and practice healthier relational skills. You ...

What if the thing that makes you powerful… is how much you care? In a world that rewards apathy, hustle, and emotional detachment, this book is a bold reclamation of heart. The Subtle Art of Giving a F*ck flips the script on strength, showing that positivity, empathy, and intentional caring aren’t soft—they’re your edge. With depth, humor, and unapologetic clarity, this is a field guide for anyone ready to show up fully, set clean boundaries, and lead a life fueled by purpose—not performance. Because your energy matters. Your presence changes rooms. And giving a f*ck—on purpose...

Author of the bestselling books "55 Questions to Ask Yourself" and "50 Things to Realize Before It's Too Late." Did you know you’re constantly speaking to yourself—24/7? Your inner voice is always with you, shaping your decisions, your emotions, and ultimately, your life. But have you ever stopped to listen to what it’s saying? From the moment you picked up this book, a subtle internal dialogue led you here. Perhaps it said: "This title sounds intriguing." "Do we really talk to ourselves? That’s fascinating." Or maybe, "Could this help me understand myself better?" The truth is, ...

When it comes to maintaining a healthy and happy relationship, the work never truly stops. Even the best relationships require a certain level of daily attention and mindful decision-making to continue ensuring that both partners are happy and satisfied with it. But with the ever-increasing demands of modern-day life, it can be so difficult to find the time and resources you need to help your relationship blossom and thrive. That is, until now. Introducing Shadow Work for Couples, the perfect self-help book for relationships for any couple who is searching for the strategies, tips, and ...

Are you ready to reinvent yourself, no matter your age or circumstances? In Reinventing Yourself in Uncertain Times, Marie Campbell, an 82-year-old lifelong learner, shares invaluable wisdom on how to adapt, evolve, and thrive in today’s ever-changing job market. With personal stories, practical strategies, and real-world examples, this book is your guide to navigating career pivots, overcoming fear, and using transferable skills to explore new opportunities. Whether you’re looking to shift industries, leverage AI and technology, or start a completely new venture, Marie’s insights ...

A transformative approach to overcoming trauma by rethinking how we recover. No one wants to confront the terrible fact of life that is personal trauma. But throughout our lives, we will all face those inevitable, life-changing moments: the loss of a loved one, the medical diagnosis we dreaded, the arduous process of physical therapy, or outbursts of post-traumatic stress, to name just a few. We can view these moments as crises. We can also choose to leverage them as opportunities. For Dr. Tamar Jehuda Cohen, trauma came in the form of a life-threatening brain tumor, and the difficult ...