Everyone knows the feeling of a loss of emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical energy after an encounter with another person. In daily life, we dont bother to analyze this feeling any further although we do sense a draining of energy. We tend to accept the relations to those with whom we come into contact as unavoidable and accept many an irritation as part of the job. Some of us even blame ourselves for these negative sentiments. This is because we live in a time in which it is in to ...

Protect yourself from people who take undue advantage and suck the energy out of your lifeEmotional Vampires will help you cope effectively with the people in your life that confound you, confuse you, and seem to sap every ounce of your energy. Bestselling author Dr. Al Bernstein shows you how to recognize each vampire type--antisocial, histrionic, narcissists, obsessive-compulsives, paranoids--and deal with them effectively. He uses many examples from the...

Do you struggle with anxious attachment in relationships?If you constantly worry about your partner pulling away, feel jealous or insecure, or fear abandonment in romantic relationships, you may have an anxious attachment style. Rooted in early attachment experiences, attachment anxiety can leave you overthinking texts, seeking reassurance, or feeling overwhelmed by relationship uncertainty.In Insecure in Love, you’ll learn how to overcome anxious ...

In this practical, science-based guide to navigating the pitfalls of perfectionism, an esteemed psychiatrist offers comprehensive techniques for recognizing and overcoming obsessive behaviors.“Whether you know someone who’s ‘too perfect’ or suspect it of yourself, this book will help.”—San Diego magazineHow much is too much? For many of us, perfectionism can bring life’s most desired rewards. But when the obsessive need fo...

What is self esteem? How is it different from self confidence? How do you create a healthy sense of self esteem?This book will teach you the secrets of self esteem that nobody else shares with you. With practical tools and tasks you can create an unshakeable sense of self esteem that can take you through even the darkest days. So even when your world might be falling apart, you won't be!Author Beth Burgess is a Life & Recovery Coach and a qualified NLP Practitioner. Working...

Are you relentlessly curious and creative, always willing to rock the boat in order to get things done . . . extremely energetic and focused, yet constantly switching gears . . . intensely sensitive, able to intuit subtly charged situations and decipher others' feeling? If these traits sound familiar, then you may be an Everyday Genius--an ordinary person of unusual vision who breaks the mold and isn't afraid to push progress forward. . . .As thought-provoking as Daniel Goleman's E...

And Then They Lived Happily…We enter our romantic relationships with great love, hope, and excitement--we've found the 'one', so we plan and forge our futures together. But sometimes, for many different reasons, relationships come undone; they don't work out. Commonly, we view this as a personal failure, rather than an opportunity. And instead of honoring what we once meant to each other, we hoard bitterness and anger, stewing in shame and resentment. Some...

Happiness is such a simple, unifying concept. We all want to be happy. We all want to die happy. But do we really know what happiness is? Do we really understand its complexity? Does pure joy lie on the same continuum as a quiet satisfaction? And does happiness in itself lead us to live a fulfilling life? This book helps us to discriminate clearly between two fundamental types of happiness. It helps us to know ourselves better, and to make active choices towards a more fulfilling life. The...

If you struggle with low self-esteem, or you’re seeking positive and effective ways of building a healthy sense of self-worth, this much-anticipated fourth edition of the best-selling classic by Matthew McKay is your go-to guide. This fully revised edition features an innovative application of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to self-esteem, and utilizes updated cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you create positive change and thrive.Circumstances an...

Almost everyone carries a quieter, harsher voice than the one they use with other people. Raising Your Self-Esteem is written for that voice, and for the person who has spent years believing what it says.David Tuffley opens with a claim that sets the tone for everything that follows: high self-esteem is not a privilege to be earned, it is the ordinary birthright of every person, and the negative self-talk so many of us live with is not proof of some inner flaw but a treata...

Would you like to; be confident; be able to say 'no' and feel OK about it; be aware of the choices available; be solution focussed calm and controlled; And learn some great skills to pass on to your kids? If so this book is definitely for YOU.

Australia's foremost self-help author shares her wisdom on marriage and how people can achieve an 'almost perfect' relationship. Get your relationship right and you're on your way to happiness.There is no greater treasure on earth than a deeply shared experience of love.In this wise and beautiful book, Stephanie Dowrick gently and confidently leads readers towards the attitudes and actions that will best support a genuinely loving intimate relationship - ev...