We will all experience the loss of a loved one sometime during our lives. This unique guide reveals how to turn this time of sadness into an opportunity for positive change and growth.Jill Brooke shows how to cope with grief and how to use it as a springboard for greater achievement and happiness. Although they are no longer physically with us, we can keep our loved ones emotionally and spiritually close by incorporating their memories into our daily lives. Not only can we draw comfort from their sustaining presence, but we can have a positive impact on those around us. Recent research has sho... View More...
The #1 New York Times bestseller. More than 2 million copies sold Look for Bren Brown's new podcast, Dare to Lead, as well as her ongoing podcast Unlocking Us From thought leader Bren Brown, a transformative new vision for the way we lead, love, work, parent, and educate that teaches us the power of vulnerability. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly;... View More...
Unfortunately, the world is full of screwed-up people. But the good news, says Elizabeth Brown, is that your world no longer has to revolve around them. With brilliant insights and a keen sense of humor, this trusted author and sought-after speaker shows readers how to: - stop the power of whatever is eating them alive - productively respond when confronted - remain poised and in control when everyone around them loses it - win fairly in unfair battles - let go of what has been, or what they wish would be, and live triumphantly now Dozens of real-life success stories, brief diagnostic tests, a... View More...
Unfortunately, the world is full of screwed-up people. But the good news, says Elizabeth Brown, is that your world no longer has to revolve around them. With brilliant insights and a keen sense of humor, this trusted author and sought-after speaker shows readers how to: - stop the power of whatever is eating them alive - productively respond when confronted - remain poised and in control when everyone around them loses it - win fairly in unfair battles - let go of what has been, or what they wish would be, and live triumphantly now Dozens of real-life success stories, brief diagnostic tests, a... View More...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In hardcover for the first time, this tenth-anniversary edition of the game-changing #1 New York Times bestseller features a new foreword and brand-new tools to make the work your own. For over a decade, Bren Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveler. She is both a social scientist and a kitchen-table friend whom you can always count on to tell the truth, make you laugh, and, on occasion, cry with you. And what's now become a movement all started with The Gifts of Imperfection, which has sold more than two million cop... View More...
In this practical and encouraging book, trusted author Elizabeth B. Brown shows you not only how to survive life's difficulties but how to move beyond them to a place of strength and confidence. Assuring you that you are not alone, Brown helps you face your situation with a sense of hope, find people you can trust to walk alongside you, and move through the most difficult times with strength. You were not made for a life defined by the chaos of crises. You were made to persevere through trouble and come out the other side--stronger. View More...
In this practical and encouraging book, trusted author Elizabeth B. Brown shows you not only how to survive life's difficulties but how to move beyond them to a place of strength and confidence. Assuring you that you are not alone, Brown helps you face your situation with a sense of hope, find people you can trust to walk alongside you, and move through the most difficult times with strength. You were not made for a life defined by the chaos of crises. You were made to persevere through trouble and come out the other side--stronger. View More...
Let's face it. Some people just don't listen, don't care, and aren't willing to compromise. And you probably work with some of them. For all those coworkers who drive you crazy, there's a solution. The bestselling author of Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People turns her insightful eye to the workplace, showing you how to get along with and work successfully beside the people who drive you up the wall. Her expert advice will help workers in any profession learn how to be unflappable, imperturbable, and unflustered when dealing with difficult people in the workplace. View More...
Young or old, single or married, male or female--at some point in life, we're all confronted with loneliness. We try to fill the void or change our circumstances so we no longer feel the pain. But what if our pangs of loneliness are meant to point us to something greater? Looking at various aspects of loneliness, Lydia Brownback reminds us of God's power to redeem our loneliness and use it in our lives to draw us to himself. Ultimately, she helps us see that even when we feel misunderstood, forsaken, or abandoned, we're never really alone. God is always with us, and only he can meet all of ou... View More...
Where should Christians go to heal the deep hurts in their hearts?Today's search for inner fulfillment has exploded into the Recovery movement, complete with twelve-step seminars, counseling programs, and self-help books. Thousands are looking to Christian psychology to help them attain victory over modern dysfunctions.Does that mean the Bible alone is no longer adequate for the problems faced by Christians today?Some say we need the Bible plus psychology. Others say the Bible alone is sufficient.With deep insight and candor, pastoral counselor Ed Bulkley presents the opposing sides of this is... View More...
Everyone experiences pain. It is the common ground on which all humanity stands. Inspired by the sudden death of Jeff Bumgardner's ten-year-old daughter, Ella, who loved "green hearts," Green Hearts: God's Goodness in the Worst of Times presents some of the most tragic and painful situations of life and answers the hard question of why from a Christian perspective. In addition to real life stories of God's goodness in the worst of times, topics include: Understanding and dealing with grief Helping someone who is grieving Questioning God during difficult times Surprising things God does d... View More...
When we experience frustrations in daily life, many of us hold ourselves to blame. Self-criticism is often our default setting. But we can have a more gracious posture toward ourselves. We can practice disciplines of self-kindness. Editor and spiritual director Cindy Bunch calls us to self-care through greater compassion for ourselves. She helps us pay attention to the frustrations that bug us in order to identify negative thinking about ourselves or others. As we do so, we can discern what we need to let go. This allows us to lean into the things that bring us joy. Each chapter is filled with... View More...
We unlock our greatness by working on the hard things. Coaching expert and bestselling author Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS) is on a mission: to help people achieve their most ambitious, daunting, worthy projects. But how can you get across the threshold so you can make bolder, more courageous choices in other areas of your life? The secret doesn't lie in mastering new habits and hacks; it's about downloading a new operating system for your life. MBS shows you how to regain power and make forward progression on projects and dreams that are meaningful to you. First, figure out The Plan. Be unabas... View More...
Break Your Guilt Habit In Let Go of the Guilt, life coach and bestselling author Valorie Burton teaches you a simple, but profound method that will free you from what she calls the "false guilt" that is so common today.As you peel back the layers, you'll feel the burden lift. And that's when you make room for your authentic self and the joyful life that is possible for you. Through her signature self-coaching process, powerful questions, and practical research, she shows you how to: recognize and overcome the five thought patterns of guilt, break the surprising habit that tempts you to subcon... View More...
Want to live an astonishing life? One you feel goodabout each morning as you awake? One that makesothers marvel and say, Your life is simply amazing We all long to feel connected, joyful, and alive. To lovewhat we do and who we are. Fully Engaged providesanswers to your real questions about balancing life scompeting demands and an action plan for pursuingan exciting future. It coordinates daily choices with yourcore values and beliefs and creates simple solutions tofollow through on your dreams. You can experience thatastonishing, engaged life, where each day is packed withpurpose and passion.... View More...
The spoken word has immense potential for either building up or tearing down. Too often, it's the latter. Many of us are daily carrying around hurtful words, sometimes without even knowing it. These negative words have great influence over our lives and the lives of those around us. But thankfully, they are not the last word.Mary Busha speaks to the hurting and guides them toward victory over the harmful, demeaning, or insulting words of their past. She shows readers how to- understand the emotions and circumstances behind the words- choose to want to forgive their offenders- embrace the truth... View More...
The spoken word has immense potential for either building up or tearing down. Too often, it's the latter. Many of us are daily carrying around hurtful words, sometimes without even knowing it. These negative words have great influence over our lives and the lives of those around us. But thankfully, they are not the last word.Mary Busha speaks to the hurting and guides them toward victory over the harmful, demeaning, or insulting words of their past. She shows readers how to- understand the emotions and circumstances behind the words- choose to want to forgive their offenders- embrace the truth... View More...