How to Survive the Modern World: Making sense of, and finding calm in, unsteady times

How to Survive the Modern World: Making sense of, and finding calm in, unsteady times
Author: The School of Life
Publisher: School of Life Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2021-10-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781912891535

A guide to modern times that explores the challenges living in the 21st century can pose to our mental wellbeing. The modern world has brought us a range of extraordinary benefits and joys, including technology, medicine and transport. But it can also feel as though modern times have plunged us ever deeper into greed, despair and agitation. Seldom has the world felt more privileged and resource-rich yet also worried, blinkered, furious, panicked and self-absorbed. How to Survive the Modern World is the ultimate guide to navigating our unusual times. It identifies a range of themes that present acute challenges to our mental wellbeing. The book tackles our relationship to the news media, our ideas of love and sex, our assumptions about money and our careers, our attitudes to animals and the natural world, our admiration for science and technology, our belief in individualism and secularism – and our suspicion of quiet and solitude. In all cases, the book helps us to understand how we got to where we are, digging deeply and fascinatingly into the history of ideas, while pointing us towards a saner individual and collective future. The emphasis isn’t just on understanding modern times but also on knowing how we can best relate to the difficulties these present. The book helps us to form a calmer, more authentic, more resilient and sometimes more light-hearted relationship to the follies and obsessions of our age. If modern times are (in part) something of a disease, this is both the diagnostic and the soothing, hope-filled cure.

How to Survive in the Modern World

How to Survive in the Modern World
Author: Hebooks
Publisher: Hebooks
Total Pages: 102
Release:
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
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"In a world brimming with demands and distractions, "How to Survive in the Modern World: A Guide to Hiding Your Insanity and Finding Balance" offers a roadmap to navigate the whirlwind of emotions and pressures that define our times. Delve into the intricacies of your feelings, harness the power of emotional intelligence, and uncover strategies to overcome negativity. This book empowers you to embrace positivity, manage stressors, and nurture your mental and emotional well-being. From mindfulness techniques to building strong connections, this guide provides practical tools for thriving amidst the chaos. If you're seeking to cultivate resilience, authenticity, and a sense of equilibrium, this book is your companion on the journey toward emotional wellness in the modern era."

Spiritual Survival in the Modern World

Spiritual Survival in the Modern World
Author: Andrew Dean Swafford
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2016-12-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1498295215

In this work, Dr. Swafford opens up the wisdom of C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters. From challenges at home, evangelization, overcoming anxiety, doubt, prayer, and becoming other-centered--these and many other struggles a Christian is bound to face show up in these pages. What unites this book is Swafford's ability to untwist the demonic plan to keep us down and bring us to despair. Truly, this work provides a roadmap for spiritual survival in the modern age, one that will empower us to live a life of joy and peace right now.

How to Think Like an Activist

How to Think Like an Activist
Author: Wendy Syfret
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2021-04-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 174358749X

How to Think Like an Activistoffers a space for budding activists to learn from the past and look to the future. A lot of talk around changing the world gets stuck in theory, but this is about action. From small daily commitments to larger ongoing projects, this book offers tangible ways to start building the world you want to live in – now. Right now, we’re experiencing a new chapter in the history of activism. The social, environmental, and political stakes are larger than ever. But so is the impact that we can have as individuals and as communities. To have a voice in society once meant power, money and, status. But now, with the rise of social media and the internet we all have the ability to defend the causes that matter most to us and reshape the world. But during a time where everyone calls themselves an activist, what does the title actually mean? And how do you begin to make an impact on issues that feel so huge and overwhelming? Filled with inspirational quotes from past leaders, historical facts about important movements as well as daily protests, How to Think Like an Activist will help set you on the path to your new activist life. The Survive the Modern World series tackles big subjects in a fun and digestible way. The tone is frank and chatty, but the content is comprehensive. Upskill and expand your knowledge with these accessible pocket guides.

The Secret of Sapiens Survival in the Modern World

The Secret of Sapiens Survival in the Modern World
Author: Ashthought
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2021-08-19
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1685096115

Why Sapiens, the most respected living beings on earth, are most worried about their survival? How some people are becoming very rich and some people being very poor? Some poor seems to be very happy while some rich, we find, are very unhappy? To answer many life questions like these, we should know everything about life;- about the human body, mind, requirements, emotions, love, relationship, resources availability to achieve our requirements, how we achieve our requirements, building our life through cooperation like family, government and business, the reason for getting bored in family life, the inefficiency of government and, the fall of the business, etc. Above all, we should know how to apply Albert Einstein’s happiness law to our life to maximize our happiness. ‘Sapiens Survival’ will tell you everything to survive human life and be happy always.

How to Be Online and Also Be Happy

How to Be Online and Also Be Happy
Author: Issy Beech
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1743587643

How to Be Online and Also Be Happy is your playful guide to using the internet in a rewarding, productive and meaningful way. While spending time online can be one of the most fulfilling aspects of our lives, it’s also a source of great discontent, addiction and anxiety. But there’s no reason to believe that the internet itself is making us sad, it's the way we are using and engaging with it. How to Be Online and Also Be Happy will teach you how to cultivate a conscientious and good-feeling relationship with the internet and social media. Offering tips and advice to help you approach this landscape, former internet addict Issy Beech will teach you how to set boundaries with your devices and show you how you can engage more purposefully, ultimately teaching you how to use the World Wide Web to make you happier. The Survive the Modern World series tackles big subjects in a fun and digestible way. The tone is frank and chatty, but the content is comprehensive. Upskill and expand your knowledge with these accessible pocket guides.

Preparing for Pandemics in the Modern World

Preparing for Pandemics in the Modern World
Author: Christine Crudo Blackburn
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2020-12-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 162349947X

The Black Death. Cholera. Spanish flu. Swine flu. HIV/AIDS. COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2. Each of these pandemics has made (or, is making) a lasting impact on humanity. From the immediate mental image of the beaked masks worn in the Middle Ages (bubonic plague) and the birth of epidemiology (cholera) to recognizing the benefits of social distancing (1918 flu) and the harm of prejudice and misinformation (HIV/AIDS), pandemics have shown us how to survive infectious disease, as long as we heed their lessons. Preparing for Pandemics in the Modern World, edited by Christine Crudo Blackburn, brings together experts on pandemic preparedness and biosecurity to explore areas of weakness in pandemic prevention, preparedness, detection, and response. Even as COVID-19 makes its way around the world, leaders and policymakers are tasked with thinking ahead and preparing to effectively respond to the next such event—which experience shows us to be a matter of “when,” not “if.” Inside, chapters are divided into sections on the lessons learned from the 1918 influenza pandemic, the application of the One Health concept, and the role of the private sector in responding to potentially devastating disease outbreaks. A chapter on the impacts of supply chain disruption—in light of COVID-19—and an epilogue that discusses the current outbreak make Preparing for Pandemics in the Modern World a timely and accessibly written compilation on pandemic prevention, preparedness, detection, and response.

Prepare for Anything Survival Manual

Prepare for Anything Survival Manual
Author: Tim MacWelch
Publisher: WeldonOwn+ORM
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2014-06-14
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1616288590

The New York Times bestselling author and survival expert covers hundreds of skills and strategies to help you be ready when disaster strikes. If you’re concerned that the world is becoming increasingly unstable, you are far from alone. From natural disasters to terrorism, pandemics, and economic collapse, there are a whole host of catastrophic events to be concerned about. And preparing for the worst is going mainstream. Outdoor Life: Prepare for Anything will take you through a wide range of potential threats and how you can prepare for them, from having the right gear on hand to knowing what to do in the wake of a disaster. This is the book for the growing prepper movement, with hands-on hints, easy-to-use checklists, and engaging first-person stories to break down the crucial do’s and don’ts, educate yourself on various threats, and help to ensure that you ride out whatever Mother Nature, the government, foreign powers, or modern society can throw at you. Includes vital information on: • How to prep for a natural disaster, economic collapse, or societal restructuring. • What should be stocked in your house, pantry, basement, bunker, and go-bag. • How to handle yourself and your family in the wake of disaster, from creating a plan to leading your neighborhood watch.

The Ultimate Survival Manual

The Ultimate Survival Manual
Author: Rich Johnson
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2012-05-22
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1616289384

The Special Forces expert presents the ultimate guide for surviving anything with skills, info and scenarios from natural disasters to armed insurrection. In an increasingly unstable world, anticipation and preparation are crucial to your survival chances. Whether you find yourself facing a sudden quarantine, an armed assailant, or a deadly tornado, The Ultimate Survival Guide has you covered. This comprehensive guide is packed with practical tips, crucial skills, devastating scenarios, and real-life survival stories that could help save you and your family in case of an emergency. A frequent contributor to Outdoor Life magazine, Richard Johnson is a former special forces soldier, EMT, volunteer firefighter, and US Coast Guard instructor. Now he shares his considerable knowledge and experience on the subject of survival whether it’s out in the wild, during a disaster, or in the midst of an urban crisis. With this guide, you’ll learn how to avoid airborne diseases, clean chemical spills and treat poisoning victims. And you’ll have detailed instructions on things like making your own bow and arrow, harvesting Aspirin from tree bark, generating your own power, and starting a car with a screwdriver.

How to Start a Side Hustle

How to Start a Side Hustle
Author: Kaylene Langford
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2021-07-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1743587570

How to Start a Side Hustle is a fun and easy-to-read guide that will help you design a viable business model and bring your ideas to market. Packed with practical tips, hacks and advice from both professional business people and unconventional company founders, this pocket-sized guide will take you through the process of starting your own business in a straightforward and accessible way. This book will help you to identify your passion and purpose, refine your business idea (why, when, who, how?), and assist you with brand execution and marketing. Entrepreneur and coach Kaylene Langford will provide you with the right tools you need to build a strong business model and set you up so you continue to kick goals. Featuring inspirational quotes from industry leaders, this guide also provides activities for you to work through along the way and mindset hacks to ensure you don't lose confidence. Setting up a business can be a rollercoaster, but How to Start a Side Hustle is the perfect companion to guide you through the process! The Survive the Modern World series tackles big subjects in a fun and digestible way. The tone is frank and chatty, but the content is comprehensive. Upskill and expand your knowledge with these accessible pocket guides.