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"'Magical thinking' can be broadly defined as the belief that one's internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world: Think of the conviction that one can manifest their way out of poverty, stave off cancer with positive vibes, thwart the apocalypse by learning to can their own peaches, or transform an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one with loyalty alone. In all its forms, magical thinking works in service of restoring agency...

"Dogs have been considered people's best friend for thousands of years, but never has the relationship between humans and their canine companions been as vitally important as it is today. With all of the seismic shifts in today's world, rates of anxiety and depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities, something wonderful has taken shape. In the United States alone,...

Has fear ever held you back from doing something you always wanted to do? Have you ever talked yourself out of doing something, giving yourself lots of excuses why not to do it? Have you ever wished you were more confident? More assertive? This book provides the answers to how to free yourself. It provides the equation to confidence! If you are determined to be more confident, more assertive and learn about yourself along the way, then this book...

Get the Summary of Barry McDonagh's Dare in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: If you're tired of just managing your anxiety and want a powerful natural solution, then apply the DARE technique, as explained in Barry McDonagh's latest book. Based on hard science and over 10 years of helping people who suffer from anxiety, Barry McDonagh shares his most effective technique in this new book....

Un libro sabio que reflexiona sobre la vida con empatía, tolerancia y sensibilidad. Una visión en torno a la existencia como un camino hacia la reconciliación. Osamu ha escrito la Teoría de la resta para que Haru, su hija, la encuentre y la lea el día que, ya anciana, vuelva a casa para saber y entender. Allí le espera un gran milagro.

El árbol de mi vida nos invita a adentrarnos en un viaje íntimo y reflexivo a través de las páginas de la historia personal de la autora. Sin embargo, este libro es mucho más que un simple relato autobiográfico: es un profundo recorrido por las raíces familiares y las experiencias que han dado forma a su identidad. A través de la búsqueda de su árbol genealógico, Silvana Esther Vidal desentraña memorias enterradas y secretos familiares...

Life is passing you by while you stand still and watch. Confusion, lack of self-worth, and lack of self-confidence have set in. These have all caused you to take baby steps to your happiness and destiny. It seems as if you have fallen off the path to acquire the perfect job, receive your promotion, create memories for your family, be respected as a parent, or live the exciting, fulfilling life you desire. Carmen Davenport has helped thousands gain...

Eres tu peor enemigo y aún no lo sabes', es una invitación a un viaje transformador hacia el autoconocimiento y el empoderamiento. ¿Te has preguntado alguna vez por qué, a pesar de tus mejores intenciones, pareces dar un paso atrás por cada dos pasos adelante? Este libro desentraña los misterios del autosabotaje, revelando cómo patrones ocultos de pensamiento y comportamiento pueden socavar tus esfuerzos más sinceros. Con una mezcla de ciencia...

Ever get tired of having the same conversation over and over again, just talking or thinking about what needs to be done instead of getting motivated to act? This book is for anyone who needs a heaping dose of momentum and focus, and who better to dish out such advice than Pierre Bennu, an award-winning filmmaker and artist who's had such conversations countless times. This page-turner is the perfect companion for those times you need a little motivation,...

About the Book In the world today, many young adults struggle to become successful in the military. With Robert Eugene Van Harvey's insight and years of experience in the military, a new generation of recruits can learn the finer details of success through the ranks. Like others, he was on the fast track to success, when an injury required him to retire from the military. For high-school-age young adults, Harvey begins with what you can do now to...