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A certified mindfulness teacher offers two actions and three mental processes done in sequence that can quell anxiety, confront grief, and avert a parenting crisis, among other common, recurring stresses…For those looking for quick, practical actions to avoid a meltdown, grab this book and SNAP! out of it! Read Review.
In this cohesive guide, Fast explains why humans are bad at making good decisions and offers strategies for self-improvement. For people in the business world and beyond, this compelling book could be a real game-changer. Read review.
“Working from home, or is it Living at Work?,” asks Feng Shui expert Wilking. This book is a valuable and thought-provoking resource for those seeking to optimize their environment on whatever scale they choose. Read review.
From her clinical practice and personal life psychotherapist Keene provides valuable tools and an instruction manual to construct an authentic, fulfilling life. Anyone hoping for less turmoil and more resilience will find a firm, kind guide here. Read review.
Catered to young people and those with little experience managing personal finances, Remsen significantly discusses avoiding trouble with credit cards, high-interest loans and debt settlements, as well as other common pitfalls, while learning to build wealth through budgeting, saving, and investing. A helpful, step-by-step guide to financial independence. Read review.
Drake offers unvarnished truths about parenting children with disabilities in this practical and compelling manual. Throughout her sagacious book, she lays down authentic advice, stressing that perfection isn’t the goal: unconditional love is. ” This one is a gem.” Read review.
“The quality of business and the quality of life,” writes Epstein, “comes down to two things: the decisions we make and the actions we take.” His decision-making philosophy helped him break every Super Bowl record in premium sales revenues. Professionally written with plenty of relevant examples, this book provides valuable decision-making advice. Read review.
Tillery lays out simple but effective guidelines for personal money management, aimed at women, striking a perfect balance between detail and broad overview. At each chapter’s end, she offers an “action step,” in which readers perform a few simple calculations or commit to goals for saving and giving. An engaging and informative guide to the basics of personal money management from a Christian viewpoint. Read review.
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