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1) How to relax
Author
Publisher
Parallax Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"How to Relax is part of The Mindfulness Essentials series of how-to titles by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, introducing beginners and reminding seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice. Pocket-sized, with original two color illustrations by Jason DeAntonis, How to Relax shows how critical it is to regularly interrupt the hub-bub and routine of our lives to stop, relax mindfully, and recharge. Thich Nhat Hanh says that when we...
Author
Publisher
Avery
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"More than forty-four percent of Americans admit to losing sleep over stress. And while most of us do everything we can to reduce it, Stanford psychologist and bestselling author Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., delivers a startling message: Stress isn't bad. In The Upside of Stress, McGonigal highlights new research indicating that stress can, in fact, make us stronger, smarter, and happier--if we learn how to embrace it"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Hodder Education
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
A unique programme for diagnosing, understanding and tackling your stress, whatever its source and whatever your needs. The tailored stress management plan draws on the latest psychological research and techniques and will help you return long-term peace to your life.
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Shift negativity into positivity in seconds. In our search for happiness, many of us find ourselves pleasing everyone else over ourselves until we end up with feelings of resentment, frustrations, and stress. Whether you're looking for love, work, or the solutions to a problematic marriage or the pressures of facing an empty nest, THE STRESS MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK will teach you how to speak and live from a place of love rather than a place of stress....
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Drawing on her own intimate struggles and based on cutting-edge research, Dr. Suzuki has developed an inspiring guidebook for managing unwarranted anxiety and turning it into a powerful asset. In the tradition of Quiet and Thinking, Fast and Slow, Good Anxiety has the power to permanently change how we understand anxiety and, more importantly, how we can use it to improve our lives for the better"--
Author
Publisher
Ramsey Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
We're the most technologically advanced society in history, but we've never been more stressed, medicated, or lonely. We have 1,000 Facebook friends but no one to help us move our couch. The pace of life is making us exhausted. We're all carrying the weight of our trauma based on the stories we were told by others and the ones we tell ourselves--and those stories are like bricks in a backpack that keep us from being happy and healthy. In his new book,...
Author
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Pub. Date
[2016].
Language
English
Description
"Your boss throws an "urgent" project on your desk at 4:30 pm. Your son takes 45 minutes to put on his shoes when you're already running late. The cable customer service rep is both rude to you and unhelpful. When bad things happen, it's easy to get caught up in the frustration, the annoyance, and the drama. Sure, you could try to remember that complicated breathing technique your yoga friend taught you, but who has time to breathe when their laptop...
Author
Publisher
Harmony Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The definitive book of meditation that will help you achieve new dimensions of stress-free living, from New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra"--
Chopra offers a complete exploration and reinterpretation of the physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual benefits that meditation can bring. He guides readers on how to wake up to new levels of awareness that will ultimately cultivate a clear vision, heal suffering in your mind...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Sick of striving? Giving up on grit? Had enough of hustle culture? Daunted by the 10,000-hour rule? Relax: As the French know, it's the best way to be better at everything. In the realm of love, what could be less seductive than someone who's trying to seduce you? Seduction is the art of succeeding without trying, and that's a lesson the French have mastered. We can see it in their laissez-faire parenting, chic style, haute cuisine, and enviable...
Author
Publisher
Hachette Go
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In the midst of collective trauma, it helps us to know how our body is built to respond to stress and what we might try to shift those reflexes. The Modern Trauma Toolkit directly addresses that need. Having studied cognitive and somatic approaches to wellbeing while working in low-resource practice settings, Dr. Christy Gibson speaks to all facets of healing care and mental health. Building a vibrant community on TikTok, she is adept at sharing...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From world-renowned psychologist and New York Times-bestselling author Dr. Elissa Epel, a book that offers a simple yet powerful plan to turn your stress into your strength in just seven days Our lives have become increasingly stressful. From the moment our eyes open in the morning to when they drift closed at night, we are flooded with constant stress triggers: to-do lists, deadlines, thorny conversations, crises both small and large. And unfortunately,...
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