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Be Stoic, Be Happy - A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life

by Adam Tremellen

Life can be hard, unjust and unfair but you can still be happy! Through a basic explanation of stoic thinking, Be Stoic, Be Happy provides a simple guide to help you improve your well-being, become more resilient in life and to reduce anxiety, anger, and stress. Embodied most famously by the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius; Stoicism provides a set of principles to live by including being kind, having discipline, only focusing on what you can control, only acting on what can be acted upon, and liv... more

The Half-Known Life: What Matters Most When You're Running Out of Time

by Ryan Lindner

"I'm going down now," I said to a young woman a few seconds before the darkness-my first cardiac arrest. As I returned to work as a behavioral coach, it became maddening to hear about all-consuming, everyday problems and misguided priorities while I fought to merely remain conscious.

The Half-Known Life challenges conventional thinking of success, identity, and personal change. Most often, truly profound change happens following events that shake someone to their... more

Farewell: Vital End-of-Life Questions with Candid Answers

by Edward T. Creagan, MD

Being present at the bedside—and even at the moment of death—can become an experience embedded in the minds and souls of family members for generations. It is a deeply emotional time, one of relief and sadness. Anyone who has taken that final journey with a loved one will never, ever forget those moments. Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Edward Creagan has dedicated his life to death. And now this esteemed medical doctor examines death not only from a medical standpoint, but from an acutely emotional perspecti... more

Start Today

by Jesse S. Smith

Improving the conversation you have with yourself can help you to improve your relationships with others, and set you on the path to achieving a more fulfilling life. Start Today offers a vision of self-help as a personal philosophy, which shares many of its timeless precepts with major world religions from Christianity to Buddhism. In his quirky, conversational writing style, author Jesse S. Smith describes the simple decisions that any of us can choose to make, at any time, to get our lives ... more

Nurse Dorothea presents Why Coping Skills Work and What are Some That Can Be Done Anytime and Anywhere

by Michael Dow

We are starting the process of removing stigma about mental health issues. Let’s share ideas of the journey to well-being and seek to understand others as they are instead of how we wish them to be. By learning to know ourselves and trying different coping skills that are specific to the situation that we find ourselves in, we can achieve balance and peace. As we deepen our self-awareness and harness tailored coping mechanisms for diverse situations, we pave the path to equilibrium and sereni... more

One Door Closes: Korey's Courage--The Documentary

by Tom Ingrassia, Executive Producer

Based on the award winning book, One Door Closes: Korey's Courage presents the stories of 4 people--including Scherrie Payne (Formerly of The Supremes) and June Monteiro (of The Toys)--who overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles on their roads to success. The documentary premiered in October, 2023, and is currently on the film festival circuit. It received the Gold Award/Feature Documentary at the International Independent Film Awards, and was named Best Local Feature at the Massachusetts In... more

Self-Esteem in a Selfie World

by Shobha Nihalani

Do you spend most of your time thinking about all the things you've done wrong and all the ways you need to fix yourself? Do you lean towards self-loathing when you make a mistake? Do you people-please to stay ahead of the competition? Do you compare yourself with others? What is it that we are seeking in all our restlessness to do more and be more? Without a doubt, it is to be loved, accepted, respected, rewarded and valued. If that's not what we get from our environment, and our... more

The Passion Gap

by Philip Fanneau Hsin

Harnessing Your North Star for True Success and Fulfillment Happiness. Meaning. Purpose. These are arguably the most important truths for a fulfilled life, yet we often struggle to define what these concepts really mean for ourselves. Where do you find happiness? How do you align your passion and financial needs? How do you weave them into your life’s meaning and purpose? In The Passion Gap, Philip Hsin shares his journey of defining values and determining the meaning of life. Through rigorous... more

Sex, Drugs & the Love of God

by Ellen Harlow

As a child, author Ellen Harlow dreamed of becoming a renowned vocalist. However, chasing the dream of stardom left her feeling incomplete. She wasn’t satisfied and eventually found herself searching for something more. In 1991, Harlow gave her heart to Jesus Christ resulting in a renewed desire to speak and sing for the sole purpose of giving praise and adoration to God. In Sex, Drugs, and the Love of God, she narrates her real-life experiences and how she transformed her life of sexual sin, d... more

Untangling

by Barbara McGavin and Ann Weiser Cornell

Untangling is a self-help method for developing the capacity to provide a compassionate inner environment in which difficult personal issues can be resolved. These difficulties can include anxiety, self-criticism, using food or alcohol to deal with inner conflict, and blocks to taking effective action in the world.

Grateful Lady: 444 Celebratory Expressions of Gratitude for the Female Body: A Self-Help Guide to a Happier & Healthier You

by Mehdi Esfandiari

Grateful Lady is a heartfelt exploration of self-love and appreciation, offering 444 expressions of gratitude for different parts of the female body. Divided into 13 chapters, each dedicated to a specific body system, this book by Mehdi Esfandiari encourages women to celebrate the divine artistry within them. It helps shift focus from perceived flaws to the blessings we often overlook, fostering a deeper connection with oneself. Perfect as a daily companion, Grateful Lady integrates mindfulne... more

Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life

by Laura Gabayan, MD, MS

The new “Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life” (Redwood Publishing, March 2024) is an easy-to-read book that unveils the discoveries of The Wisdom Research Project, a fascinating journey led by Dr. Laura Gabayan to explore the timeless question: What is Wisdom? Drawing upon her research and medical expertise, Dr. Gabayan created The Wisdom Research Project, which involved interviewing 60 “wise” individuals across North America (ages 50-79) ov... more

Try Your Own Case

by Jordan Marsh

Try Your Own Case is an invaluable resource for anyone who is currently representing themselves in court or considering doing so. Authored by veteran trial lawyer Jordan Marsh, Try Your Own Case walks you through the litigation process step by step, and includes loads of tips, examples, and a comprehensive appendix with forms and sample pleadings to get you started.

You Don't Have To Quit

by Maureen Palmer

In a world that glorifies alcohol—from signature cocktails to craft beer—helping a loved one with a drinking problem feels like a losing battle. You’ve begged, bargained, and demanded they stop, only to see consumption ramp up and your relationship break down. This approach enforces a vicious cycle of confrontation, shame, and more drinking. Author and filmmaker Maureen Palmer has been there, and she’s found a better way. In You Don’t Have to Quit, Palmer shifts the conventional abstinence-on... more

Back After Burnout

by Dennis Consorte

Burnout didn’t kill me, but if I gave it too much of a chance, it would have. As an entrepreneur, I’ve gone through several periods of burnout and one big one that forced me to reinvent myself completely. I lost my sense of purpose. I was depressed and experienced a complete loss of interest in my work. It affected my mental and physical health, impacted my income, and strained my relationships. In this book, I tell my story, and show you how to overcome burnout, how to find purpose in life agai... more

My Re-Birthday Book

by Kara Rubinstein Deyerin

Embark on a journey of self-discovery with the My Re-Birthday Book, a beautifully crafted companion for those navigating the rich and complex tapestry of genetic discovery, family, and identity. Whether you're adopted, donor-conceived, or have experienced an NPE, misattributed parentage, or a DNA surprise, this memory book provides a space for you to bear witness to your unfolding narrative. Illuminate the pages with photos, mementos, and responses to writing prompts that explore the depths of y... more

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