Nobody knows what will happen in the next moment of our lives. Whatever is in store for us, the only thing we CAN be sure of is that nothing in life is certain. And since we all fear the unknown, life's uncertainty can be a constant source of worry to us. But, as bestselling author Susan Jeffers explains, life doesn't have to be one worry after the next, a steady stream of 'what if's', and a constant attempt to create a secure haven for ourselves. In EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY she emphasises that an unknown future doesn't prevent a rich and abundant life, and shows how by enjoying life's unpredictability we transform ourselves from a position of fear to one filled with excitement and potential. Through invaluable case-studies, exercises and her pragmatic wisdom, Susan convinces us, above all, that life is exhilarating because of, not in spite of, uncertainty.
This is a comprehensive and highly accessible self-help book for stress and anxiety. It examines the nature of stress and anxiety before going on to cover a range of strategies and approaches for dealing with them - the authors recognise that every individual is different and will choose different options. Case studies are included, the issue of medication is addressed and the importance of a healthy lifestyle is highlighted. Release Your Worries draws on the clinical, research and teaching experience of the authors and makes use of the most up-to-date psychological approaches, including CBT, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Narrative and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Featuring witty, wise and life-enhancing opinions from great minds throughout history, this series of twelve books contain pearls of wisdom about every aspect of human well-being - from happiness, wisdom and friendship to enlightenment, patience and tranquillity. The small format, attractive covers and sacred wisdom will make it an obvious gift for a loved one. Titles in this series are 1001 Ways to.. . Confidence, Success, Friendship, Happiness, Patience, Enlightenment, Wisdom, Tranquillity, Creativity, Generosity, Empowerment and Leadership.
Organisations such as the PROMIS Recovery Centre and the Betty Ford Clinic in the US are now well-known names in the treatment of every form of addiction, and while the attempts by celebrities such as Pete Doherty, Russell Brand and Elton John to kick their addictive habits have all made the headlines, they have also made us more aware of the prevalence of addiction in modern life. Addicts do not only abuse alcohol and drugs, they can find themselves hooked to a variety of substances and activities ranging from exercise and food to gambling and sex. More and more people are becoming shopaholics using the purchasing of merchandise not just as 'retail therapy', but as a way to get that all-important high; this addiction often results in thousands of pounds of debt. Even when treatment is given, the grip of addiction is strong: it has recently been reported that 40 per cent of people given methadone prescriptions continue to take heroin on a daily basis. Written by Dr Robert Lefever, the founding director of the PROMIS Recovery Centre, this book explains the roots of addiction, how to recognize the signs and the treatments available. Whether you suspect that you may have a problem or are a friend or relative of someone who has, Break Free from Addiction offers invaluable, up-to-date information and advice.
The average person has 70, 000 thoughts every day, and many of those thoughts trigger a corresponding emotion. No wonder so many of us often feel like we're controlled by our emotions. Our lives would be much improved if we controlled them.In LIVING BEYOND YOUR FEELINGS, Joyce Meyer examines the gamut of feelings that human beings experience. She discusses the way that the brain processes and stores memories and thoughts, and then - emotion by emotion - she explains how we can manage our reactions to those emotions. Through this, she gives the reader a toolbox for managing the way we react to the onslaught of feelings that can wreak havoc on our lives.