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"We all want to be happy. This goal drives everything that we do. Why, then, are so many of us so unhappy? It's not your fault. You have been told a lie: that achieving your own success will make you happy. This is "old happy," society's incorrect definition of happiness. The truth is that happiness comes from helping other people to live happier lives. In New Happy, happiness expert and wildly popular Instagram artist Stephanie Harrison shares her...
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The core idea revolves around the concept of mental exercises – akin to physical callisthenics – emphasising the principle of neural plasticity and the mind's remarkable ability to grow stronger with deliberate practice. It offers readers a set of tools to effectively manage and navigate the overwhelming flow of information characteristic of the digital age, while simultaneously enhancing critical thinking skills and fostering a deeper understanding...
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Long ago, Sandy Gingras read "The Tortoise and the Hare," a fable that teaches "slow and steady wins the race." But she didn't learn the lesson! Instead she lived the race of hurry-up and do-it-all every day. And it was tiring.
But now, Gingras presents readers with a different kind of lesson from a different kind of turtle in the charming book Lessons of a Turtle. And it's a good lesson: Go with the slow! Life is about enjoying what's around you...
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Lagom (pronounced lah-gom) is a Swedish word that means "not too much and not too little, but just the right amount." It's about moderation, efficiency, and fairness. This gift book helps readers find balance in their lives with practical tips, sensible recipes, simple craft projects, and inspirational quotes. They'll learn how to fill their homes with energy-saving, recycled décor, reduce food waste in their everyday lives, and balance their needs...
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¿Estás pasando por una crisis, sea cual fuere, pero crisis al fin? ¿Te quedaste sin empleo o estás cansada del que tienes? ¿Tienes miedo de "qué dirán" los demás? ¿Te han traicionado algunos amigos? ¿Tu pareja te fue infiel? ¿No sabes si dejarlo o esperar a que te dejen? ¿Tu vida está al borde del caos y no sabes qué hacer? En este nuevo libro de María Antonieta Collins, ¡Porque quiero, porque puedo y porque me da la gana!, descubrirás...
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Beloved Olympic skater shares his secrets to happiness on and off the ice. Scott Hamilton has experienced the heights of accomplishment and the depths of disease, from winning the Gold to becoming a cancer and brain tumor survivor. But through his successes, struggles, and setbacks, Hamilton has never lost his trademark humor and honesty. More important, he has never lost his faith and optimism. How does he keep smiling? In The Great Eight, Scott...
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Money might buy happiness . . . but what if you're on a budget?
Forget the $300 therapy bills, the 197 secrets of happy people, and the 18 steps to contentment. Happiness on $10 a Day is all you need to rediscover your joie de vivre-without breaking the bank. Whether you're into schadenfreude, mooching, or just good old-fashioned fun, this wallet-friendly guidebook offers dozens of contentment-inducing activities. Along the way, handy icons help you...
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Durante los últimos años, Mark Manson -en su popular blog- se ha afanado en corregir nuestras delirantes expectativas sobre nosotros mismos y el mundo. Ahora nos ofrece su toda su intrépida sabiduría en este libro pionero.Manson nos recuerda que los seres humanos somos falibles y limitados: "no todos podemos ser extraordinarios: hay ganadores y perdedores en la sociedad, y esto no siempre es justo o es tu culpa". Manson nos aconseja que reconozcamos...
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If you died tomorrow, what would you most regret not doing? Few would regret the things they achieved, but rather the things they didn't do. Are you the best version of yourself you can be today?
FROM ZERO TO HUNDRED IN SIX MONTHS goes straight to the heart of the matter: how to overcome yourself and make your dreams come true. The book's practical approach utilizes science, psychology, the experiences of others and the latest research. First...
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This book is part of a seven stand-alone book series of books called the Portable 7 Habits. They are easy to read books that quickly and effectively offer supporting quotes and thinking that support and reinforce “The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey. In “Renewal: Nourishing Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul”, you will discover a collection of writings and quotes that support Covey's Habit 7: Sharpen The Saw. Whether you...
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Why do people tend to repeat patterns that make them unhappy? Why do we react the way we do? And why is it so difficult to let go of the past? Your inner child is your core emotional being, the "person" who runs your life when you least expect them to-or want them to. Your inner child should be a blessing, not a tyrant. "Discovering Your Inner Child" helps you to understand your inner child so that you can begin to make new choices to change your...
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Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in unhealthy relationships that only seem to go from bad to worse. Aren't you tired of feeling suffocated and trapped from all the hell you're going through? It's time to put an end to it today. Choose yourself first so that you can experience Heaven.
In raw and uncut testimony, From Hell to Heaven gives you a firsthand perspective of how Nay J. Ramsey had to endure several battles in her life before she was finally...
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Ce livre électronique vous dévoile la véritable signification du bonheur. Ce livre électronique vous présente des moyens simples, que vous pouvez utiliser afin de vous sentir heureux et de profiter de votre vie en toutes circonstances. Découvrez davantage sur le pouvoir de la pensée positive, entourez-vous des bonnes personnes, apprenez à dire « Non », octroyez-vous du temps pour vous-même, maîtrisez votre situation financière, ouvrez-vous...
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De concert avec Robert Savoie et Johann Gauthier, douze collaborateurs ont uni leurs forces pour vous offrir des récits poignants de libération. À ces histoires s'ajoutent celles de trente-six participants au programme Freedom qui vous racontent leur expérience de vie dans l'espoir de vous inspirer à vous défaire de vos chaînes pour vous exprimer librement.
En nous autorisant à être libres et vrais, en toute simplicité, nous nous ouvrons...
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A fascinating exploration of the profound loss of pleasure in our daily lives and the seven steps for restoring it. Pleasure. We know what it feels like and many of us spend our days trying to experience it. But can too much pleasure actually be bad for us? Yes, says Dr. Archibald Hart, clinical psychologist and expert in behavioral psychology. Backed by recent brain-imaging research, Dr. Hart shares that to some extent, our pursuit of extreme and...
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After a life full of interpersonal conflicts and failures, Rita after years of self-work has put the perfect recipe together for how life quality and personal satisfaction can be boosted.
This book will make you understand how much lays in your hands, how much depends on you. There are some exercises to follow, with whom you can re-think, challenge and practice your own ability to deal not only with hardships, but also how to enjoy happiness.
We...
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Topography is a highly unique visual memoir calling on the wisdom of animals, personal symbology, and the raw, honest storytelling of a soulful artist who dared to start her life over by following her intuition, her sleeping dreams, and the unmistakable messages from animals and nature. Harrington shares stories of synchronicity, hope, and rebirth through sharp memories, vivid dreams, vibrant mixed media art, and a unique personal map-making system...
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Title: "The Future Is Now: Embracing Change in 2024"Category: Self-Help / Personal DevelopmentDescription:In "The Future Is Now: Embracing Change in 2024," embark on a transformative journey that transcends the boundaries of conventional self-help books. As we step into the promising landscape of 2024, this guide serves as your compass, navigating the ever-evolving terrain of change and innovation.Discover the power within you to adapt, thrive, and...
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Universally acclaimed by the country's most prominent relationship experts, this warm, optimistic, and practical guide gives couples surprising tools to improve their marriages. After 20 years of working with couples in workshop settings, Susan Page offers insights into the differences between thriving couples and those who focus more on their problems. When she interviewed happy couples to discover what they all have in common, the answers surprised...
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