I don't know who first said it, but the #adage "I have graves to piss on that haven't been dug yet" has don't more for my #mentalhealth than any #selfhelp book
Book cover of "Journey to Whole-ism: A Look-Listen-Feel-Book to Create Balance for Your Body, Mind, & Spirit The Lazy Ass Way" by Laurie Ann Wilson. The cover image is a photo of two donkeys in the lower right corner, facing the camera, with a winding sandy road behind them, leading between a few sparse bushes to the horizon beneath a blue sky.
100 Powerful Ways to Transform Your Life and Health
Nothing is as daunting as a goal. Many of us struggle with achieving them - be it in life, health, love and career. When you set unrealistic goals and keep failing, your intelligently designed brain tries to protect you from the pain and negative emotions that come with failure.
Do you know why most people fail to meet their health, lifestyle or body goals? Or why do they fail in love, business, the corporate world or personal growth? There is a beautiful science to this. When you understand this, decide that enough is enough and that it is time for a change, then your life, health, relationships, career and personal growth change for the better.
It all revolves around the beautiful word DOPAMINE.
Carelessly used and highly misunderstood, this incredible neurotransmitter is known as the feel-good or reward molecule. When you achieve a challenging target or win anything that involves difficulty and struggle, for instance, moving from level one to two in a game, you feel a sense of achievement and motivation. This is your dopamine working for you. Dopamine drives, motivates and inspires us to keep going. Without it, one can struggle to stay motivated.
We have all heard of breaking down goals into smaller goals and milestones. As you achieve each of them, they drive you to move forward and achieve the next until you finally hit your main goal. It makes you feel great about yourself.
Schizophrenia for Dummies by Jerome Levine & Irene S. Levine, 2008
Practical tools for leading a happy, productive life Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling mental disorder that afflicts one percent of the population, an estimated 2.5 million people in America alone. The firsthand advice in this reassuring guide will empower the families and caregivers of schizophrenia patients to take charge, offering expert advice...
on identifying the warning signs, choosing the right health professional, understanding currently available drugs and those on the horizon (as well as their side effects), and evaluating traditional and alternative therapies.
The Antidote: Happiness for people who can't stand positive thinking is an exploration of a radically new path to happiness.
In an approach that turns decades of self-help advice on its head, Oliver Burkeman explains why positive thinking serves only to make us more miserable, and why 'getting motivated' can exacerbate procrastination?
Comparing the personal philosophies of dozens of 'happy' people—among them?philosophers and experimental psychologists, Buddhists and terrorism experts, New Age dreamers and hard-headed business consultants—Burkeman uncovers some common ground.?They all believe that there is an alternative 'negative path' to happiness and success that involves coming face-to-face with, even embracing, precisely the things we spend our lives trying to avoid.
How to Be an Existentialist: 10th Anniversary Edition by Gary Cox, 2020
The 10th anniversary edition of a witty classic about the philosophy of existentialism. It is also a genuine self-help book offering clear advice on how to live according to the principles of existentialism formulated by Nietzsche, Sartre, Camus, and the other great existentialist philosophers.
An attack on contemporary excuse culture, the book urges us to face the hard existential truths of the human condition. By revealing that we are all inescapably free and responsible - 'condemned to be free,' as Sartre says - the book aims to empower the reader with a sharp sense that we are each the master of our own destiny. Cox makes fun of the reputation existentialism has for being gloomy and pessimistic, exposing it for what it really is - an honest, uplifting, and potentially life changing philosophy!This striking 10th anniversary edition with a substantial new preface includes more pointers on how to be a true existentialist, including how to be an existentialist at a time when environmental issues are becoming ever more pressing and our 'post-truth' world increasingly subjects us to the politically polarising power of simplistic social media.
Quietly Stoic: A Social Survival Guide for Introverts, Inspired by Ancient Philosophy by Victor Odåsnac, 2025
Quietly Stoic is the ultimate guide for #introverts who want to navigate social situations with confidence, clarity, and calm. Drawing on timeless Stoic principles and modern strategies, this book offers a simple framework, practical habits, and actionable tips to help you master small talk, thrive at networking events, and recharge without guilt bookstodon group #books #SelfHelp #stoic
It’s not about being the loudest in the room—it’s about showing up as your authentic, quietly powerful self.
Whether you dread small talk, struggle to connect at networking events, or feel drained after socializing, Quietly Stoic offers tools to help you thrive on your own terms. With a simple framework, actionable habits, and insights into self-awareness, this book will empower you to embrace your quiet power, overcome social anxiety, and build meaningful connections.
Through relatable stories, Stoic principles, and modern techniques, you’ll learn how to:
• Prepare for social situations with confidence.
• Stay grounded and present, even in overwhelming environments.
• Develop habits to recharge and avoid burnout.
• Turn small talk into meaningful conversations.
• Let go of external judgments and focus on what truly matters.
You don’t need to be the loudest voice in the room to make an impact. With Quietly Stoic, you’ll unlock the tools to thrive socially, grow personally, and embrace the strength of your introverted nature.
Your mind is the most powerful tool you possess—are you using it to build yourself up or break yourself down? It’s All in Your Mind challenges you to take control of your thoughts, strengthen your mindset, and unlock your full potential. If your mind is holding you back and incessantly controlling your thoughts, this book will help you.
• Master Your Mindset: Learn how to take control of your thoughts and eliminate self-doubt.
• Build Mental Toughness: Strengthen your resilience to overcome setbacks and challenges.
• Break Free from Negativity: Identify toxic thought patterns and replace them with empowering beliefs.
• Develop Emotional Intelligence: Stop letting external events dictate your emotions and reactions.
• Train Your Mind for Growth: Adopt habits that foster confidence, perseverance, and long-term success.
• Create a Stronger, More Focused You: Gain the tools...
It's time to take back control. If you're in a coercive or emotionally abusive relationship, this trauma-informed guide can help you gain clarity—and courage to break free.
Do you suspect you're in a coercive, controlling, or emotionally abusive relationship? Does your partner have unreasonable expectations of you, or cause you to feel anxious or stressed? Do they make you feel guilty for spending time with other people? Are they manipulative, blaming, gaslighting, and shaming when they don't get what they want? Do you want to leave, but feel like you just can't? When we think of emotional abuse, we usually think of verbal aggression and yelling; but often it can also be subtle, nuanced, and difficult to recognize.
Written by a psychotherapist and relationship expert, this trauma-informed guide spotlights the red flags of coercive control, and provides powerful tools to help you break free from a toxic love relationship.
Live Life Like a Kung Fu Master by William Moy, 2025
Live Life Like a Kung Fu Master is William Moy's personal invitation to become your teacher or "sifu," as he presents over twenty attributes/techniques that will contribute to living a life made better by possessing Kung Fu.
Attributes such as balance, structure, distance awareness, relaxation and traveling the shortest route between two points are presented both in terms of self-defense and in making an impact on your daily life—at home, school, work, business and social encounters. The text also features positional sketches drawn by William, as well as links to a number of videos in which William demonstrates physical techniques for students to model.
William is joined on this literary Kung Fu journey by this long-time student and disciple, multi-award-winning author Paul Volponi. In turn, the co-authors are joined by several renowned martial artists, including Sammo Huang, Karen Sheperd, Grandmaster Tak Wah Eng, Grandmaster Doc-Fei Wong and Sifu Leo Imamura.
Managing the stresses of everyday life can be exhausting and overwhelming. Dr. Jennifer Caspari knows this struggle well—both through her work as a clinical psychologist and her lived experience as a disabled woman with cerebral palsy. You Are More Than Your Body weaves together clinical expertise, personal stories, and practical, evidence-based tools to help readers with chronic health conditions better cope with pain, fatigue, depression, and the emotional vulnerability that comes with living in a world not designed for our bodies.
The methods in this book synthesize a wide range of emotional regulation skills and coping techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices, all of which Dr. Caspari has successfully used with her own clients.
Unplug How to Break Up With Your Phone Reclaim Your Life by Richard Simon, 2025
Turn off your phone and turn on your life with step-by-step instructions and success stories from dozens of people who’ve set healthy boundaries with their devices.
The average American spends the equivalent of more than 75 full days a year looking at their phone. It can become an all-consuming addiction that puts a strain on virtually every facet of our existence from the way we sleep, eat, and exercise to our ability to focus and make new memories. Most importantly, it takes us away from our lives, our relationships, and the real world. But although it may seem impossible, there is always a way to overcome digital distraction: you can always turn off your phone.
In Unplug, Richard Simon lays out a plan to detox from your phone, including different breakup styles, things to do with your newfound time, lightly reintegrating a smartphone into your life, and finally, helping others quit.
To everyone who has ever felt the sting of suffering. To everyone whose flickering flame of hope still dances in the wind. To everyone whose flame has gone dark, for every candle can be re-lit. May we all become a beacon of light to the world.
Face Your Fears: A Proven Plan to Beat Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, and Obsessions by David Tolin, 2011
Reclaim your life from crippling anxiety with this revolutionary step-by-step approach. Nearly a third of all people will suffer from severe or debilitating fears—phobias, panic attacks, obsessions, worries, and more over the course of a lifetime.
Now Dr. David Tolin a renowned psychologist and scientist at the Institute of Living and Yale featured on such programs as The OCD Project, Hoarders, The Dr. Oz Show, and Oprah offers help for nearly every type of anxiety disorder. Dr. Tolin explains what fear really is, why you should face?not avoid your fear, and how to beat your fear using gradual exposure techniques. Practical action steps and exercises help you learn this unique approach to facing fear without crutches or other unhelpful things found in many other programs in order to achieve a life that is free of debilitating anxieties.
Self-help guide that gives you the tools to take charge and overcome your fears Written by a leading authority on anxiety and based on the latest research Provides a practical, step-by-step plan for beating many different kinds of fears including social anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and phobias. Face Your Fears will change the way you think about fear and what to do about it. This up-to-date, evidence-based, and user-friendly self-help guide to beating phobias and overcoming anxieties walks you step by step through the process of choosing courage and freedom over fear.
How to Be Miserable in Your Twenties by Randy J. Paterson, 2020
40 Strategies to Fail at Adulting
Following in the footsteps of his snarky self-help hit, How to Be Miserable, psychologist Randy J. Paterson uses his trademark wit and irony to help you tackle the most common roadblocks that stand in the way of successful "adulting."
Are you living in your parent's basement? Can you measure your life by the hours you spend video streaming or gaming? Do you have absolutely no idea who you really are or what matters to you? Are you emotionally stunted and incapable of mature relationships? Great! Keep it up. If you just can't get enough of being miserable, you're on the right path.
In How to Be Miserable in Your Twenties, you won't find platitudes or promises of love, happiness, and a fabulous life. What you will find are 40 strategies to help you cultivate a life of abject misery. On the other hand, if you want to take control of your destiny, find meaning and a sense of purpose, or just be a damn grownup, feel free to do the opposite of what this...
Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career by Jason Feifer, 2022
We experience change in four phases. The first is panic. Then we adapt. Then we find a new normal. And then, finally, we reach the phase we could not have imagined in the beginning, the moment when we realize that we wouldn’t go back.
Build for Tomorrow is designed to accelerate that process—to help you lessen your panic, adapt faster, define the new normal, and thrive going forward.
Reconcilable Differences Connecting in a Disconnected World by Dawna Markova, 2017
A revolutionary way to move beyond biases and blind spots to build deeper rapport between friends, lovers, relatives, and colleagues, from the expert author team behind Collaborative Intelligence.
We all know what it feels like to be at odds with someone we care about. Sometimes it seems like we speak different languages! As learning and perception experts Dawna Markova, Ph.D., and Angie McArthur explain, that idea isn't far off the mark; communication style is at the heart of many of our relationship clashes. Applying Markova and McArthur's ingenious and long-tested mind patterns and thinking talents techniques, this invaluable resource will help readers identify their relational "type"—the innate pattern of speaking, understanding, trusting, and learning that informs their reactions—and grow their relational intelligence through resonant storytelling, revealing dialogue analysis, and profound yet simple advice.
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