Phantoms in the Brain

Phantoms in the Brain
Author: V. S. Ramachandran
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 353
Release: 1999-08-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0688172172

Neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran is internationally renowned for uncovering answers to the deep and quirky questions of human nature that few scientists have dared to address. His bold insights about the brain are matched only by the stunning simplicity of his experiments -- using such low-tech tools as cotton swabs, glasses of water and dime-store mirrors. In Phantoms in the Brain, Dr. Ramachandran recounts how his work with patients who have bizarre neurological disorders has shed new light on the deep architecture of the brain, and what these findings tell us about who we are, how we construct our body image, why we laugh or become depressed, why we may believe in God, how we make decisions, deceive ourselves and dream, perhaps even why we're so clever at philosophy, music and art. Some of his most notable cases: A woman paralyzed on the left side of her body who believes she is lifting a tray of drinks with both hands offers a unique opportunity to test Freud's theory of denial. A man who insists he is talking with God challenges us to ask: Could we be "wired" for religious experience? A woman who hallucinates cartoon characters illustrates how, in a sense, we are all hallucinating, all the time. Dr. Ramachandran's inspired medical detective work pushes the boundaries of medicine's last great frontier -- the human mind -- yielding new and provocative insights into the "big questions" about consciousness and the self.

Stress Management for Life: A Research-Based Experiential Approach

Stress Management for Life: A Research-Based Experiential Approach
Author: Michael Olpin
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781305120594

Clearly explaining the how to of stress management and prevention, STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR LIFE, 4th Edition emphasizes experiential learning and encourages students to personalize text information through practical applications and a tool box of stress-reducing resources, including activities and online stress-relief audio files. Michael Olpin and Margie Hesson offer more than just a book about stress; they offer students a life-changing experience. Well-researched and engaging, the Fourth Edition empowers students to experience personal wellness by understanding and managing stress, gives stress-related topics a real-life context, and motivates students to manage stress in a way that accommodates their lifestyle, values, and goals. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Self-Coaching

Self-Coaching
Author: Joseph J. Luciani
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2006-12-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0471768286

The simple, untold truth about anxiety and depression is that they are habits of insecurity—and, like all habits, they can be broken. In this new edition of the highly successful Self-Coaching, Dr. Joseph Luciani shows you how to change your way of thinking and develop a healthy, adaptive way of living through his proven Self-Talk strategy for coaching yourself back to health.

The Confidence Gap

The Confidence Gap
Author: Russ Harris
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2011-09-13
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0834827662

Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices, this guide offers breakthrough insights and simple techniques for developing deep-seated, long-lasting confidence Too many of us miss out on opportunities in life because we lack self-confidence. Whether it’s public speaking, taking on a leadership role, or asking someone for a date, there are situations in which we just don't feel equipped to handle the challenges we face. Russ Harris offers a surprising solution to low self-confidence, shyness, and insecurity: Rather than trying to “get over” our fears, he says, the secret is to form a new and wiser relationship with them. Paradoxically, it’s only when we stop struggling against our fearfulness that we begin to find lasting freedom from it. Drawing on the techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a cutting-edge form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, The Confidence Gap explains how to: • Free yourself from common misconceptions about what confidence is and how to build it • Transform your relationship with fear and anxiety • Clarify your core values and use them as your inspiration and motivation • Use mindfulness to effectively handle negative thoughts and feelings. “This book could save you years of psychological struggle, yank you out of negative emotional patterns, and help propel you to a much happier, more productive life.” —Martha Beck, author and Oprah Winfrey’s life coach

The Secret

The Secret
Author: Rhonda Byrne
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2011-07-07
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0731815297

The tenth-anniversary edition of the book that changed lives in profound ways, now with a new foreword and afterword. In 2006, a groundbreaking feature-length film revealed the great mystery of the universe—The Secret—and, later that year, Rhonda Byrne followed with a book that became a worldwide bestseller. Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming for all who experience it. In this book, you’ll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life—money, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You’ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that’s within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life. The Secret contains wisdom from modern-day teachers—men and women who have used it to achieve health, wealth, and happiness. By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible.

High Performance Habits

High Performance Habits
Author: Brendon Burchard
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1401952852

THESE HABITS WILL MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY. Twenty years ago, author Brendon Burchard became obsessed with answering three questions: 1. Why do some individuals and teams succeed more quickly than others and sustain that success over the long term? 2. Of those who pull it off, why are some miserable and others consistently happy on their journey? 3. What motivates people to reach for higher levels of success in the first place, and what practices help them improve the most After extensive original research and a decade as the world’s leading high performance coach, Burchard found the answers. It turns out that just six deliberate habits give you the edge. Anyone can practice these habits and, when they do, extraordinary things happen in their lives, relationships, and careers. Which habits can help you achieve long-term success and vibrant well-being no matter your age, career, strengths, or personality? To become a high performer, you must seek clarity, generate energy, raise necessity, increase productivity, develop influence, and demonstrate courage. The art and science of how to do all this is what this book is about. Whether you want to get more done, lead others better, develop skill faster, or dramatically increase your sense of joy and confidence, the habits in this book will help you achieve it faster. Each of the six habits is illustrated by powerful vignettes, cutting-edge science, thought-provoking exercises, and real-world daily practices you can implement right now. If you’ve ever wanted a science-backed, heart-centered plan to living a better quality of life, it’s in your hands. Best of all, you can measure your progress. A link to a free professional assessment is included in the book.

Confidence & Assertiveness Skills for Women

Confidence & Assertiveness Skills for Women
Author: Janis Bryans Psy.D
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release:
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Are you tired of feeling empty inside? You would desperately love to express yourself and be appreciated by others, but always find that there something preventing you? Do you want to be more confident? Have you ever struggled with self-confidence? Would you like to know how to be an assertive person without appearing to be rude? We women have particular difficulties in developing self-confidence. We instinctively focus on everyone except ourselves. So, spending time on personal development does not come naturally to us. Girls are often encouraged to be passive and not too bold or confident. After all, we don't want to threaten all those guys out there! We turn on the television or read the newspaper and we are bombarded with examples of women with great self-confidence. They have a kind of boldness that we can't quite put together. Madame Curie, Valentina Tereshkova, Sandra Day O'Connor and Jackie Joyner-Kersee are just a few examples. Years of working with women who dealt with self-esteem and confidence issues went into writing this book. Have you ever heard of the inner voice? You could always ask yourself these questions: - "Why would anyone be interested in me?" - “Am I not worthy?” - “Am I just not up to it?” - “…but do you love me enough?” - “What am I wrong about? - “What if s/he leaves me?” - “Am I a disaster?” - “Can I live without him/her?” If, however, you do not face up to such problems, you will carry their negative influence with you, leading to unwanted and repetitive situations with which you are all too familiar. What if I told you there is a way to silence this little voice? I want to tell you a little secret: YOU ARE worthy of love. You deserve respect, a special person who loves you, a person to grow old with and share the obstacles and triumphs of life. To achieve this happy ending, however, you need to nip your fears in the bud right now. Here is a brief taste of what you will learn: - How self-esteem works and how it can change the world. - How to heal the wounds of attachment and manage emotions. - Overcoming the fear of abandonment and the unknown. - Handling body shaming, feeling inferior and guilt. - Assertive communication techniques to create healthy boundaries. - How to build deep connections with others. - How to feed your dreams with achievable goals. - And much more. This book is written for YOU. The information it provides is meant to be helpful in a kind, loving tone. I will not put you down, nor make you feel like your experiences are your fault. If you are ready to develop a strong, bold and confident sense of yourself, embrace your unique brain-based differences, and cultivate your individual strengths, this step-by-step manual will help guide you along the way. Behind every woman there is immense potential. Unlock it now!

Do the Work!

Do the Work!
Author: Steven Pressfield
Publisher: Black Irish Books
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2014-10-28
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1936891328

Positivity

Positivity
Author: Harry Edelson
Publisher: SelectBooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2015-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1590793722

Harry Edelson’s mother was an illiterate Russian immigrant and his father left the family when Harry was an infant. His book begins this way: “I grew up in the poorest neighborhood in Brooklyn, which was the poorest neighborhood in New York City, and I was the poorest of the poor.” But the author makes it clear he never lamented his early circumstances: “I consider myself to be very lucky. I have been happy all my life even though I started out as poor as a child could be. . . . If you want to be happy, it is all in your mind. So take control of your senses, determine to be happy, and develop a frame of mind that will make you and all those around you happy.” In Positivity: How to Be Happier, Healthier, Smarter, and More Prosperous Mr. Edelson reveals his secrets and tips for success. As a person who enjoys excellent health and a wide range of knowledge, he established a successful Wall Street career in technology and investment banking and became the owner of a major business in capital investments.