Dasha and Cole never suspected Nell did more than take photos during the Cold War. Will they discover all before her memory fails?When secrets of Nell's hidden past unravel, her family pieces shocking truths together. Can she forgive and embrace her losses after all this time?For Nell at 80, dementia is setting in. Cole discovers a trove of puzzling items from her past. Figuring out their significance becomes an obsession for his sister Dasha, despite his concern about brea...

Like any other type of story-telling, mini fiction – also called micro or flash fiction – has interesting characters who make a discovery, tackle a problem, or reflect a universal experience in a unique way. Flash fiction might illuminate a theme or illustrate a moment and like its lengthier relatives, has a purpose in being told. Themes reflected in this collection include humorous situations or points of view, yearnings of lost loves, relationships, and especially bold empowered women on...

Although "sanity" has specific meaning under the law, as a subjective mental-emotional sense of personal wellness, creating sanity starts with looking at how we can use different thought processes to change our perceptions of and assumptions about what is happening. By changing the ways we think, our emotions will shift about what is open to us as new options, opportunities and possibilities.Creating Sanity in Troubling Times -- updated for the world of the 2020s -- is a helpful gu...

Did you know there are at least 8 ways that even normal people sabotage our best intentions?Self-sabotage can affect any area of life, and even masquerade as a smart way to be. It could be a possible diagnostic sign of generalized anxiety or neurosis, a particular kind of mood or personality or dissociative disorder, or some other condition classified as a mental illness.Or, in an otherwise healthy individual, self-sabotage can be viewed as a tension between explicit goals ...

Hello Authors and Poets! After seeing too many indie authors get devastated by negative reviews, and since getting one recently myself, my former psychotherapist persona came back to life. Writing here as the WorryTamer, this booklet is focused on helping writers reframe the demoralization and fear-filled mental loops that often occur when being unfairly criticized.From this booklet the writer/reader learns the psychological roots of why it hurts like hell to get a bad review. Then...

Do you say what you think, express how you feel, and ask for what you want? The way you speak immediately conveys your self-esteem. Nonassertive communication limits your professional success and leads to conflict and problems in relationships. Learning to be assertive actually raises your self-esteem, while benefiting your career, relationships, and sense of well-being."How to Speak Your Mind" explains what it means to be assertive, why it's important, and how to achieve it. It de...

Do you struggle with jealousy... the judgments... the miss-trust...and the emotions that seem to control your life?Do you want to be free from jealousy... but don't actually know how to overcome it?Jealousy Is A Powerful Emotion That Can Take Control Of Your LifeEveryone experiences jealousy; it's certainly nothing new to humanity. But it has the power to destroy relationships and make your life miserable. Trust is the bond that holds us together, and jealousy attac...

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.Do you always find yourself yelling at your children? Do you wish there was a better way? Discover how finding your inner calm can enhance ...

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.What habits do effective individuals have in common that give them the upper-hand both personally and professionally. Discover important pr...

The dictionary defines assertiveness as, "confidently self assured” a fairly good description of what most of us hope to be, confident and self assured. The question always becomes am I assertive? Am I too assertive? Am I assertive to the point of being aggressive? No one wants to be known as aggressive just as they do not want to be known as a push over. The goal is to find that fine line in between too much and too little assertiveness. Balance if you will, so that you know when to ...

In this helpful guide, the authors lead us through exercises that enable us to examine our behaviors, thoughts, feelings and actions in preparation for the Fifth Step.In this helpful guide, the authors lead us through exercises that enable us to examine our behaviors, thoughts, feelings and actions in preparation for the Fifth Step.

This is the eBook version of the printed book.This Element is an excerpt from Focus: Your Key to More Productivity at Work (ISBN: 9780137002566) by Jurgen Wolff. Available in print and digital formats.Overcome your negative patterns for using time--and start using your limited time far more effectively.People have patterns for how they use their time. For instance, some always begin with the task they think will be easiest, others with the most difficult. P...