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Allen's methods of stress-free performance at work and in life have a simple premise: our productivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Now he has tweaked his original text with important perspectives on the new workplace and additional material to help build the mental skills needed in an age of multitasking and overload.

"Why is there such a gap between what you want to do and what you actually do? The co-host of The Liturgists Podcast and Ask Science Mike explains why our desires and our real lives are so wildly different--and what you can do to close the gap. For thousands of years, scientists, philosophers, and self-help gurus have wrestled with one of the basic conundrums of human life: why we do the things we do. Or rather, why we so often don't do the things...

Snipers are exceptional. The trained sniper is a complex fusion of hard skills such as weapons knowledge, situational awareness, knowledge of ballistics and physics, and soft skills such as emotional stability, empathy, and a stoic acceptance of the hardships associated with a particular set of circumstances. There are countless instances where a single sniper, embarking on a secret mission, would have to improvise, operate beyond any hope of support,...

The De-Stress Diva's Guide to Life

When you feel stressed out, you don't have the time or energy to completely overhaul every aspect of your life. You need help for what's bothering you right now--and you need it right away! You need the De-Stress Diva.

In this book, America's De-Stress Diva Ruth Klein gives you proven strategies for overcoming seventy-seven common stressors, with practical tips and techniques that you can put to work

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Discover your own extraordinary gifts and live every day with passion Now you can explore and expand your own unique possibilities on all four levels of your being--the physical, psychological, symbolic, and spiritual--using the practical and creative tools in this remarkable guide. In her most deeply transforming book to date, Houston leads you on a profound journey of self-discovery and shows how you can courageously commit to experiencing your...

Very few consider themselves successful and an even smaller amount say they know how to properly set goals. For that reason, many will get frustrated, give up, and fail. But, that's not you. You're reading this book because you want to better understand how to properly set up your goals to win at life. After all, no one out there is looking to lose. If you are, what's the point in trying? This book isn't for quitters. It's not for people who are entitled...

Raising children is quite a daunting task. In this book, the author simplifies the most challenging yet the most rewarding job, called parenting. He touches upon some of the most common and perplexing nuances of parenting that constantly play on the minds of parents when their children are in their growing up years. The book provides answers to all such questions one by one, with easy to implement practical suggestions. It is also a boon for parents...

Provides tips and advice for improving productivity, increasing creativity, and achieving balance in business and daily life.

Don't let anger harm your health, career, and relationships: "No individual—not even Freud himself—has had a greater impact on modern psychotherapy." —Psychology Today
Anger is universal. Unchecked, it can cause lasting damage in our lives: wrecked relationships, lost jobs, even serious disease. Yet in these increasingly stressful times, all of us have acted in anger—and often wished we hadn't. Is there a...

We live in an "escalator world" filled with shortcuts, quick fixes, and distractions that make it all to easy to slide into procrastination, compromise, and mediocrity. How do successful people stay focused and achieve results? Learn to tackle the work that leads to real success.