Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
In a compelling, story-driven narrative, the Heaths bring together decades of counterintuitive research in psychology, sociology, and other fields to shed new light on how we can effect transformative change. "Switch "shows that successful changes follow a pattern, a pattern you can use to make the changes that matter to you, whether your interest is in changing the world or changing your waistline.
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
"Habits are the invisible architecture of our lives. Rubin provides an analytical and scientific framework from which to understand these habits--as well as change them for good. Infused with her compelling voice and funny stories, she illustrates the core principles of habit formation with dozens of strategies that she uses herself and tests out on others. Rubin provides tools to help readers better understand themselves, and presents a clear, practical...
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
AAPI Heritage Month 2023
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
OBD Short Story Collections - ADULT
More Lists...
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
OBD Short Story Collections - ADULT
More Lists...
Description
Stories of your life and others delivers dual delights of the very, very strange and the heartbreakingly familiar, often presenting characters who must confront sudden change -- the inevitable rise of automations or the appearance of aliens -- while striving to maintain some sense of normalcy.
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?"--
Author
Language
English
Description
We spend a shocking 43 percent of our day doing things without thinking about them. That means that almost half of our actions aren’t conscious choices but the result of our non-conscious mind nudging our body to act along learned behaviors. How we respond to the people around us; the way we conduct ourselves in a meeting; what we buy; when and how we exercise, eat, and drink―a truly remarkable number of things we do every day, regardless of their...
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"After her mother was bedridden and her father bailed on the family, Sophie became a second mother to her twin brother, Seth, and younger sister, Jenna. Sophie supported her siblings through their college years, putting aside her own dream of opening a book shop in Piper's Cove - the quaint North Carolina beach town they frequented as children. But now it's finally time for Sophie to follow her own pursuits. Seth just got a new job, the family house...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A headstrong woman discovers it's never too late for change in New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's spirited novel about lost hope and second chances. Substitute counselor for wayward teens isn't how public-school teacher Jayden Bennett planned to spend her summer vacation. However reluctant, she's hiking up her jeans and heading for remote Piney Wood Academy in north Texas. Two months. Seven days a week. Few amenities. And three troubled...
Author
Language
English
Description
Everything you know about the world today follows an invisible set of rules -- how we work, love, parent, spend our money, and define success. But what if you could remove these outdated ideas and start anew? What would your life look like if you could forget the rules of the past and redefine what happiness, purpose, and success mean for you? The Code of the Extraordinary Mind is a blueprint of laws to break us free from the shackles of an ordinary...
Author
Language
English
Description
"In these times of deep division and deeper despair, if there is a consensus about anything in the world, it is that the future is going to be awful. There is an epidemic of loneliness, an epidemic of anxiety, a mental health crisis of vast proportions, especially among young people. There's a rise in extremist movements and governments. Catastrophic climate change. Biodiversity loss. Food insecurity. The fracturing of ecosystems and communities beyond,...
Author
Language
English
Description
"A mini habit is a very small positive behavior that you force yourself to do every day; a mini habit's "too small to fail" nature makes it weightless, deceptively powerful, and a superior habit-building strategy. Mini Habits will better equip you to change your life than 99% of the people you see walking around on this globe. People so often think that they are the reason they can't achieve lasting change; but the problem isn't with them--it's with...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Change is a result of each of the choices we make and how they come to life. Unlocking the secret to change is about embracing the unknown. Rather than a prescription or step-by-step directions, creating and navigating sustainable change requires a new set of guiding principles and core values. In discovering the optimal tools and conditions for change, we can adopt them as a mindset and live them as intentional choices. Change can be approached...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Dr. Joe Dispenza explores the history, the science, and the practical applications of the so-called placebo effect. Citing many amazing individual cases studies, this compelling book will empower you to personally use the expectation of a particular outcome to alter your internal states--as well as external reality--solely through the action of your mind. It offers the necessary understandings to change old beliefs and perceptions into new ones....
13) Y? Why not!: transform your life from ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY : life challenging success workbook
Author
Language
English
Description
Life Coaching Goal Setting Workbook to transform your life from ordinary to extraordinary. Y? Why Not! is a workbook with lessons to help you transform your life from Ordinary to Extraordinary. Do you ponder and dream of achieving various goals but lack direction, a starting point, or a plan? Do you know what specific goals you want to achieve? What is holding you back? This workbook ignites your start and drives you to the finish line.