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Languishing / : How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down
by Corey L. M. Keyes
Building on decades of research, a sociologist explores the concept of languishing, which wears away our sense of purpose, its impact on our well-being and its societal roots, offering a comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing this pervasive condition. Illustrations.
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The life brief : a playbook for no-regrets living
by Bonnie Wan
Based on the business world's most-used organizational tool, this essential guide for aligning life with your personal, professional, cultural and spiritual dreams features three phases to help you identify your core values and align every are of your life with them so you can feel fulfilled every day.
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Unlearning shame / : How We Can Reject Self-Blame Culture and Reclaim Our Power
by Devon Price
Exploring how we can deal with Systemic Shame, the socially engineered self-loathing that says we are solely to blame for our circumstances, this invaluable resource provides exercises designed to combat Systemic Shame on a personal, interpersonal and global level through building trust in yourself, in others and in our shared future.
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Supercommunicators : how to unlock the secret language of connection
by Charles Duhigg
A Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, studying supercommunicators—people capable of connecting with anyone, reveals how, everyone time we speak to some, we're actually engaging in one of three conversations, showing us how to recognize which kind of conversation we're having—and teaching us the essential skills for navigating it successfully.
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Practical optimism : the art, science, and practice of exceptional well-being
by Sue Varma
Combining philosophy, her own personal experience and the latest research in psychology, psychiatry, medicine and neuroscience, a board-certified psychiatrist offers a scientific and tangible pathway to boosting health, happiness, resilience, success and longevity by cultivating an optimistic mindset.
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The cure for burnout : how to build better habits, find balance, and reclaim your life
by Emily Ballesteros
Combining scientific and cultural research, a burnout management coach and TikTok influencer shares the tried-and-true strategies she successfully implemented with clients around the globe to demystify burnout for our post-pandemic world—and set us on a path toward a life of personal and professional balance. Illustrations.
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It's not you : identifying and healing from narcissistic people
by Ramani Durvasula
A clinical psychologist and professor examines how the narcissists in your life can hijack your wellbeing and demonstrates how to become gaslight resistant, create realistic boundaries, learn discernment and protect yourself from their toxic influence.
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Change your life's direction : break free from your past inertia and chart a better future
by Jim Taylor
"Jim Taylor illustrates how our lives are like asteroids hurtling uncontrollably through space, but he instructs on the ways in which we can convert those asteroids into starships for which we provide the guidance system, pilot, engine, and fuel that canpropel our lives in the direction of our own choosing toward happiness, success, and connection"
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