Self Joy

After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. "I was in 'the void,'" she writes, "a vast emptiness that fills your heart and lungs and restricts your ability to think or even breathe." Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound from life-shattering experiences. We are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. It is a muscle that everyone can build.

Integrative physician and activist Tanmeet Sethi shares her methods for shifting your nervous system and biochemistry into Joy at the cellular level. You can reclaim Joy—as you reclaim your personal power, strength, and purpose—despite the burden of living in an unjust world, despite past traumas, and despite any platitudes that a whitewashed wellness world says about your capacity. Everyone alive will endure great pain—multiple times and usually beyond your control.

Black Joy is everywhere. From the bustling streets of Lagos to hip-hop blasting through apartment windows in the Bronx. From the wide-open coastal desert of Namibia to the lush slopes of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains. From the thriving tradition of Candomblé in Bahia to the innovative and trendsetting styles of Soweto, and beyond, Black Joy is present in every place that Black people exist. Now—at last—is a one-of-a-kind celebration of this truth and a life-giving testament to one of the most essential forces that fuels Black life: The Black Joy Project.

Many people from all walks of life, even after their many accomplishments and experiences, are often plagued by feelings of dissatisfaction and deep questioning. These feelings may lead them to wonder if the life they are living is the life they were meant to lead. Living on Purpose is the guidebook these people have been waiting for. Written by transformational leadership coach Amy Wong, this book will help shift listeners to a mindset of possibility and freedom, showing them how to feel more connected to the people around them and truly satisfied by the lives they lead.

Marie Kondo's first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, sparked a new genre of publishing and became an international best-seller. Now, for the first time, you will be guided through the process of tidying up your work life. In Joy at Work, KonMari method pioneer Marie Kondo and organisational psychologist Scott Sonenshein will help you to refocus your mind on what's important at work, and as their examples show, the results can be truly life-changing.

Whether we’re facing deadlines, difficulties with family or friends, personal crises, or just the uncertainty of the world—stress is the ocean we swim in. Even our negative thoughts can trigger our body’s stress response so we rarely experience periods of ease and deep restoration. In The Stress Prescription, Dr. Epel distills decades of research, infused with wisdom, into a practical yet transformative seven-day plan of science-based techniques that can help you harness stress through more positive challenge and purpose.

A powerful synthesis of meditation, compassion, nutrition and self-healing to step up your spiritual practice. Did you think that veganism was only a diet? This book explores the spiritual, social and cultural aspects of the vegan path. Discover more about yourself than you have ever realized before. Are you looking for a holistic spiritual path? Experience the secrets of nutrition and compassion that most spiritual books won’t dare mention. Practice effective hands-on techniques and life-style changes that enhance your inner journey. Are you searching for a self-help book that sincerely ...

What if your most powerful transformation isn’t about what you're not? What if it’s all about reclaiming your dismissed self? The Accelerated Self: Powerful Source Guidance to Engage Your Higher Self, Fast-track Your Potential, and Walk the Path of Greatness is not just a self-help book it’s a powerful transmission from Universal Consciousness (Source) designed to reawaken the truth of your unseen self, which dwells beyond memory, muscle, and manifest. IT'S SOUL-EXPANDING GUIDANCE THAT: Connects you to your Higher Self Purges the wounded identity shaped by experiences Develops your ...

Facilitate Spiritual Transformation with Light Language "Galactic Frequencies of Light: Experiences in Light Language" is a fascinating and illuminating exploration of the ancient practice of using light language for personal and spiritual growth. Through this book, readers will learn about the powerful potential of light language as a tool for healing, self-discovery, and connection with the divine. Whether you are new to the concept of light language or have already been practicing it, "Galactic Frequencies of Light" offers a wealth of insight and inspiration to help you navigate your own...

Whether you're struggling with racing thoughts, emotional tension, or long-term insomnia, this trauma-informed self-hypnosis program offers a safe, natural path back to deep and restorative rest. Unlike rigid sleep routines or performance-based techniques, these guided sessions are designed to help you unlearn the stress of not sleeping, and recondition your body and subconscious mind to rest with ease.

You know those awful, terrible, sucker-punch moments in life? The ones that knock you down, burn you up, or make you cringe so hard you wish it was all a bad dream? Probably–because we all do. These epic, messy, oh-no-oh-crap moments of chaos are just part of life–yet, as Dr. Neeta Bhushan shows us, they're also beautiful opportunities for change.

Overwhelmed by clutter? Tired of constantly tidying up? Discover a path from chaos to calm with expert decluttering strategies tailored to busy moms. Clearing Clutter, Creating Joy is your essential companion on the journey to reclaiming your space and sense of calm. This comprehensive guide gives you inspiration and practical tools to transform your home into a tranquil sanctuary. Written by Michelle Urban, an expert in home organization and decluttering, the book offers strategies tailored specifically to busy moms. Whether you're new to decluttering or have struggled with it before, ...

Combining six decades of clinical experience with cutting-edge research, two acclaimed leaders in the field of psychology have developed a revolutionary approach to happiness - one that's accessible and practical enough to apply at home, yet powerful enough to create a profoundly positive transformation in our lives.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have been friends for many, many years. Between them, they have endured exile, violence and oppression. And in the face of these hardships, they have continued to radiate compassion, humour and, above all, joy. To celebrate His Holiness's 80th birthday, Archbishop Tutu travelled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala. The two men spent a week discussing a single burning question: how do we find joy in the face of suffering?

Retired wreckhead Catherine Gray, author of surprise best seller The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, is now in her ninth sober year and has learnt a damn sight more. This hotly anticipated sequel enlists the help of experts and case studies, turning a curious, playful gaze onto provocative questions. Is alcohol a parenting aid? Why are booze and cocaine such a horse and carriage? Once an addict, always an addict? How do you feel safe—from alcohol, others and yourself—in sobriety?

Filled with advice and insights from Parisian women, this delightful guide shows listeners how to cultivate charm and mystique in the age of Tinder and OKCupid - to find lasting romance and connection.

Leadership coach, lawyer, photographer, and activist Karen Walrond knows that when you care deeply about the world, light can seem hard to find. But when your activism grows out of your joy - and vice versa - you begin to see light everywhere.

Your life is serious business, but who says you can’t find joy along the way? As a person with unique gifts to offer, it is your responsibility to use your talents wisely and it is your right to enjoy yourself while doing so. Just as a successful business requires a mission and a plan, so does a fulfilling life. In The Joy of Strategy, Allison Rimm provides a structured, step-by-step program to create a business plan for your life.

Embark on an empowering journey with "Empowering Affirmations for Black Queens." Tailored exclusively for Black women, this guide weaves uplifting words to nurture confidence, success, abundance, joy, love, and holistic well-being. Celebrate your heritage and authenticity as you explore affirmations that resonate with the essence of Black identity. Uncover a path of self-discovery, igniting empowerment from within, and embracing your unique strength. From cultivating a healthy mind to revitalizing your physical well-being, these affirmations harmonize mind, body, and soul. Embrace ...

Imagine a company where people love coming to work and are highly productive on a daily basis. Imagine a company whose top executives, in a quest to create the most "fun" workplace ever, obliterate labor-management divisions and push decision-making responsibility down to the plant floor. Could such a company compete in today's bottom-line corporate world? Could it even turn a profit?