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Publisher
Harmony Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
[xiv, 278] pages ; 25 cm
Description
"With his trademark blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson shows you how to develop twelve vital inner strengths hardwired into your own nervous system. Then no matter what life throws at you, you?ll be able to feel less stressed, pursue opportunities with confidence, and stay calm and centered in the face of adversity."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Cham Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
377 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
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"This book is for everyone: those seeking happiness, those suffering from stress and worries, those searching for the meaning and purpose of life, those wanting to understand the human mind, those wanting to know the universe mind, those interested in spirituality and truth, and those wanting a unified world of harmony and peace."--www.Amazon.com.
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Pub. Date
2021.
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Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. Drawing on decades of work that has helped expand our understanding of what it means to be human and what we all need to do to help build a better world, the book touches on vital questions, including: How do we stay hopeful when everything seems hopeless? How do we cultivate hope...
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Too many of us are waiting for our lives to begin, putting our happiness on layaway for some future version where it all lines up, when we've accomplished it all, when we have the perfect career, bodies, partners, and when our lives finally feel 'good enough.' But what is good enough? Who gets to decide? And when do we ever reach it? Jamie takes a sharp, incisive look at the industries that are constantly telling us to do more, be more, and keep striving,...
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Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
206 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Description
"The "Danish coziness" philosophy is fast becoming the new "French living" in terms of aspirational lifestyle books and blogs. There are countless viral articles comparing the happiness levels of Americans versus Danes. Their homes are more homey; their people are more cheerful. It's an attitude that defies definition, but there is a name for this slow-moving, stress-free mindset: hygge (pronounced "hoo-ga"). Hygge values the idea of cherishing yourself:...
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
vii, 242 pages ; 22 cm
Description
"When Lisa Olivera was just a few hours old, she was abandoned behind a rock near Muir Woods in Northern California. She was found by a man and a woman who were out bird-watching with their toddler. Two days later, she was adopted. Growing up, she knew she was adopted. She later discovered she was abandoned. She often wondered about her birthmother, and why her birthmother abandoned her in the woods. Without any answers, Lisa came up with her own:...
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Publisher
Eucalyptus Media Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
114 pages ; 22 cm
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"Do you believe it's possible to be happier than you have ever been before? Not for fleeting moments, but consistently? We all want to be happy and live life to the fullest, but the answer isn't found in the world's definition of happiness. Modern culture is constantly feeding us lies, and these lies affect you more than you know. The lies that affect you the most, however, are the ones you tell yourself. These lies steal your joy, sap your energy,...
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Publisher
A TarcherPerigee Book
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
xiii, 193 pages ; 21 cm
Description
"Positive Psychology?with its focus not on mental "disease," but rather on what actually makes people happy?has revolutionized the way that we look at mental health. What many people don't realize, however, is that Positive Psychology is not as young a field of inquiry as we think. In fact, according to Joseph Emet, the original positive thinker was the Buddha himself..."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
290 pages ; cm
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"Feel like you're on a treadmill that won't stop? Learn to step off and hit your stride. Not long ago Christine Carter, happiness expert at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, speaker, writer, and mother, found herself caught up in the busyness of modern life: too many conflicting obligations and not enough time, energy, or patience to get everything done. She tried all the standard techniques--prioritizing, multitasking, delegating--but found...
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Meditation Meets Neuroscience-Practical Tools to Reshape Your Brain for AwakeningWe are inspired by the living example of great teachers, who have both penetrating insight and a loving heart. "With modern neuroscience, we're now beginning to understand the brain processes that support these wonderful qualities of mind," explains Dr. Rick Hanson. With The Enlightened Brain, this pioneering neuropsychologist explores how you can activate these same...
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Publisher
Grijalbo
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
187 pages ; 22 cm
Description
"There are times in life when we just want to give up. We feel drained, unsatisfied with our reality, discouraged by our surroundings. We start a tempest in a teapot. We can't seem to find a solution for our distress, even though it is right in front of us. Ferran Cases, author of The Brain of Happy People, has written an inspiring, simple, exquisite fable that gives you the clues to understanding what is happening to you, so you may live in peace,...
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Publisher
Penguin Random House Grupo USA
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
192 pages
Description
"El bienestar tiene un enfoque global e implica construir e integrar la mente, el cuerpo, las emociones y las relaciones de manera sana. Querer mejorar el bienestar de una persona requiere un análisis y un plan de acción concretos. Y con este propósito, Miriam Llantada comparte en su libro los secretos que ha ido adquiriendo a través de su experiencia profesional, como psicóloga y terapeuta familiar, y de su vida personal: consejos de belleza,...
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Publisher
Hay House, Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
221 pages ; 22 cm
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"Over the past three years James Altucher and Claudia Azula Altucher have answered tens of thousands of questions in their writings, retreats, talks, and online seminars. The questions cover the entire spectrum of life, from how to deal with bad relationships, to how to access your innate special uniqueness, to how to pay the rent when you're crying on the floor, broken and depressed,. Invariably, they look to one little word as the solution: No....
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
xv, 148 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Description
Explores the meaning of real happiness, suggesting that true well-being is found in supportive relationships, thriving communities, opportunities to make contributions, and renewal from the natural world.
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Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
xiv, 218 pages ; 25 cm
Description
Only one-third of Americans surveyed said they were happy. How can this be? Education is accessible to most. We've made advancements in everything from medicine to technology, yet 66 percent of Americans can't find an adequate reason to check the "yes" box on the happiness questionnaire. In this audiobook, Max Lucado shares the unexpected path to lasting happiness, one that produces reliable joy in any season of life. Based on the teachings of Jesus...
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Publisher
Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
215 pages
Description
"This world can be ugly, despairing, and cynical-but you can cultivate resilient joy that will give you peace and delight in times of turmoil. Through memorable storytelling and humor, Joy Clarkson offers respite and rejuvenation and reveals simple secrets to lasting happiness that will leave you feeling lighter, braver, and wiser"--
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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For Pope Francis, the appreciation of our everyday lives is a spiritual undertaking. Joy is a divine attribute, and creating joy around us an essential part of faith. Every homily and speech in this book delivers, in warm, engaging language accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike, a key lesson, instructing readers on finding love and happiness in a chaotic world. Along the way, Pope Francis discusses the sanctity of women's rights, talks about...
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