68 Results with the "Self-help" genre


    • Chapter 6: Losing Your Body, Losing Your Self Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6: Losing Your Body, Losing Your Self, the journey of healing often begins with learning to live with the questions themselves, as Rainer Maria Rilke beautifully expressed in his letters to a young poet. Just as with the challenges in our emotional and psychological states, the answers to our struggles may come slowly, without our direct awareness. Instead, we might find our way toward understanding through the simple act of living with the discomfort of the questions. Sherry walked into my…
    • 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…
    • Preface to This Edition Cover
      by LovelyMay Preface opens with the author responding to the reactions his earlier writing received—some lighthearted, others deeply sincere. While a few accused the tone of his work of being too casual, this was not the critique that stayed with him. What struck him were the letters from earnest readers who firmly disagreed with his view that most people do not pour themselves fully into their work. These readers insisted that their jobs were meaningful and that they gave all they had to their professional roles.…
    • Chapter 17: Putting the Pieces Together: Self-Leadership Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17: Putting the Pieces Together: Self-Leadership. In life, we all experience moments where parts of ourselves seem to take over. For example, when confronted with trauma, we develop coping mechanisms that help us survive but may also fragment our sense of self. One of the key aspects of self-leadership is understanding and managing these internal parts, each with its own needs and responses. This process of integration is central to healing, especially for those who have faced significant trauma or…
    • Chapter XI — Serious Reading Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI encourages readers to consider the true value of what they read during their limited free time. While it is easy and often enjoyable to reach for a familiar novel, the author gently presses that such material rarely exercises the full strength of the intellect. Engaging the mind in serious reading—literature that demands effort, thought, and reflection—builds a kind of mental endurance that is essential for personal growth. This chapter isn’t meant to disparage fiction entirely, as even…
    • Domestication and the Dream of the Planet Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Domestication and the Dream of the Planet is a powerful concept introduced in The Four Agreements, delving into the ways human consciousness is shaped and controlled by societal expectations. The chapter opens with a striking observation: the life we experience, both when we are awake and asleep, is not purely our own creation but instead a dream—constantly shaped by our thoughts, perceptions, and the collective influences of society. This "dream of the planet" is an ever-evolving narrative, where the…
    • Chapter 7: Getting on the Same Wavelength: Attachment and Attunement Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 7 explores the critical role of attachment in shaping a child's emotional and psychological development. The research conducted at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center focused on children who had experienced severe neglect and abuse. These children, although exhibiting various disruptive behaviors, such as aggression, emotional numbness, and withdrawal, were also deeply in need of affection. The behavioral patterns observed in the clinic revealed how trauma had altered their ability to form…
    • 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 I — The Daily Miracle Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins by presenting a quiet but profound truth—every person receives twenty-four hours a day, no more, no less. This equal distribution of time cuts through wealth, status, and circumstance. Whether one is a scholar or a laborer, rich or poor, time is dealt fairly to all. It is neither earned nor bought. And yet, despite its fairness, many treat this resource with casual neglect. The author compares time to money, showing that while people spend years learning how to manage finances, almost…
    • Chapter 18: Filling in the Holes: Creating Structures Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 18: Filling in the Holes: Creating Structures. Addressing trauma is more than just remembering the past—it involves confronting the deep voids left by feelings of neglect, fear, and abandonment. Growing up without affection, in a world where your pain went unseen, often leaves a person struggling to feel loved or wanted. The emotional scars from such experiences can distort one's sense of self-worth and agency, creating a lifelong challenge in forming a healthy identity. Research by Judy Herman…
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