68 Results with the "Self-help" genre


    • Chapter 8: Trapped in Relationships: The Cost of Abuse and Neglect Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 8 dives deeply into the challenges faced by survivors of abuse and neglect, particularly through the lens of Marilyn's experience. She was a woman who, despite her professional success and outward composure, found herself ensnared in cycles of terror and numbness. Marilyn’s story sheds light on how childhood trauma can manifest in adult life, leading to overwhelming feelings of alienation, rage, and self-destructive behavior. These emotional scars often go unnoticed, even by the individuals…
    • Chapter 10: Thinking Tactically: Building a Framework of Principles That Work for You Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 10 of Thinking Tactically opens by discussing the rapid rise of diseases that have become prevalent in modern society, such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, in parallel with industrial progress. This phenomenon, which began around the mid-nineteenth century, is largely attributed to the increasing mismatch between our ancient genetics and the fast-evolving lifestyle of today's world. The author points out that, while human genetics have not changed significantly over millennia, our…
    • Chapter III — Precautions Before Beginning Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III opens by confronting a common frustration: the feeling that life is too tightly packed to make room for anything truly fulfilling. Many people say they want to read more, learn a new skill, or simply spend time reflecting, but they postpone these goals indefinitely. It’s not because time is lacking—it’s because we believe, incorrectly, that more time will somehow appear. The truth is stark and unchanging: every person, no matter their wealth, job, or status, receives the same twenty-four…
    • Chapter 19: Rewiring the Brain: Neurofeedback Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 19: Rewiring the Brain: Neurofeedback. The summer following my first year of medical school, I found myself working as a part-time research assistant in a sleep lab at Boston State Hospital. My responsibilities involved preparing and monitoring study participants while analyzing their EEG, or electroencephalogram, readings. Subjects would come in, I’d attach electrodes to their scalps and around their eyes, and set up machines to record brain activity throughout the night, all while analyzing the…
    • Praise for The Body Keeps the Score Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Praise for The Body Keeps the Score “This book is a tour de force. Its deeply empathic, insightful, and compassionate perspective promises to further humanize the treatment of trauma victims, dramatically expand their repertoire of self-regulatory healing practices and therapeutic options, and also stimulate greater creative thinking and research on trauma and its effective treatment. The body does keep the score, and Van der Kolk’s ability to demonstrate this through compelling descriptions of the…
    • Be Impeccable with Your Word Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2: THE FIRST AGREEMENT Be Impeccable with Your Word THE FIRST AGREEMENT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE and also the most difficult one to honor. It is so important that with just this first agreement you will be able to transcend to the level of existence I call heaven on earth.The first agreement is to be impeccable with your word. It sounds very simple, but it is very, very powerful.Why your word? Your word is the power that you have to create. Your word is the gift that comes directly from God. The…
    • Chapter 9: What’s Love Got To Do With It? Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 begins by shedding light on the complexities surrounding individuals like Marilyn, Mary, and Kathy, who often receive multiple diagnoses due to a failure to understand the root causes of their struggles. Typically, these individuals might be labeled with disorders such as bipolar disorder, depression, or ADHD, depending on which aspect of their symptoms the healthcare provider focuses on. However, these diagnoses fail to capture the full extent of their experiences, particularly if the underlying…
    • Chapter 11: Exercise: The Most Powerful Longevity Drug Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11 of "Exercise: The Most Powerful Longevity Drug" begins with a conversation between the author and his friend, John Griffin, who is seeking advice about whether cardio or weight training should take priority in his fitness regimen. This question highlights a frequent dilemma faced by many individuals when navigating the world of exercise, as there is an overwhelming amount of contradictory advice from "experts" that can create confusion. The author uses this scenario to criticize the tendency to…
    • Chapter IV — The Cause of the Troubles Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV reveals an often overlooked truth: many working adults unknowingly treat their time outside of work as inconsequential. From 10 in the morning until 6 in the evening, a standard office worker may feel their “real” day is underway, viewing the hours before and after work as background noise. This distorted view causes a widespread underestimation of time’s value. When this mindset is repeated daily, it reduces a full two-thirds of one’s life to little more than waiting rooms between work…
    • Chapter 20: Finding Your Voice: Communal Rhythms and Theater Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20: In the world of acting, it's often said that the true essence of a character isn't something you simply put on but rather discover within yourself. The actor doesn't fabricate a persona but instead taps into an expanded version of their own identity, bringing out qualities they might not have fully realized were there. This process of self-discovery is crucial in both professional and therapeutic theater, where acting becomes more than just a performance; it becomes a method of healing and…
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