Books matching: practical exercises
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Save:A compassionate, user-friendly resource that’s perfect for anyone wanting practical, hands-on help with emotional struggles. Commit to the exercises, go at your own pace, and you’ll find skills that can genuinely make life brighter - especially if therapy isn’t accessible. Recommended for anyone ready to put in some work toward feeling better.
“As a fellow dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) consumer, DBT therapist, and DBT author, I am always on the lookout for simple, practical, and effective ways of making DBT skills usable, accessible, a... - #2
Save:'Convince Them in 90 Seconds or Less' by Nicholas Boothman is a guide on how to make instant connections that pay off in business and in life. The author emphasizes the importance of body language, voice tone, and facial expressions in making a good first impression and initiating conversations. provides practical advice on building personal style, improving communication skills, and creating elevator speeches to effectively connect with others.
My first job was as Francis Xavier Muldoon’s personal assistant. Muldoon was advertising manager for Woman, the largest-circulation weekly magazine in the U.K. It was the mid-sixties, in England, and... - #3
Save:A warm, relatable guide to making peace with your mind and living more meaningfully, The Happiness Trap stands out from cookie-cutter self-help. Give it a go - especially if you want real skills over feel-good fluff.
What’s the last line of every fairytale? You got it: ‘...and they lived happily every after.’ And it’s not just fairytales that have happy endings. How about Hollywood movies? Don’t they nearly always... A creative, hands-on guide for reimagining your life or career using design thinking. Not every part will fit everyone, but if you enjoy self-discovery and practical exercises, it's a standout resource.
Ellen liked rocks. She liked collecting them, sorting them, and categorizing them according to size and shape, or type and color. After two years at a prestigious university, the time came for Ellen t...- #5
Save:"Fearless Living" by Rhonda Britten is a transformative self-help book that delves into the root causes of fear and provides practical exercises to help readers overcome their fears and live a more courageous life. Through concepts like the wheel of fear and wheel of freedom, Britten guides readers on a journey of self-exploration and personal growth. The book combines inspiring personal stories with actionable advice, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to break free from limiting beliefs and live authentically.
With a focus on awareness, facing fears, and embracing change, "Fearless Living" empowers readers to recognize and address behaviors that may be holding them back in various aspects of their lives. Britten's writing style is engaging and relatable, offering readers a roadmap to transform their fears into opportunities for growth and self-discovery. The book encourages readers to step outside their comfort zones and provides a clear action plan for creating positive change.
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Save:A groundbreaking and thought-provoking read that challenges you to heal racism from inside out. Deep, important, and practical - but be ready to roll up your sleeves and do the work.
White-body supremacy is always functioning in our bodies. It operates in our thinking brains, in our assumptions, expectations, and mental shortcuts. It operates in our muscles and nervous systems, wh... - #7
Save:The New Peoplemaking by Virginia Satir is a book that delves into family dynamics and relationships, offering insights and practical ways to navigate through family issues. Satir's writing style is praised for its easy-to-understand metaphors and emphasis on finding family strengths. The book is recommended for anyone interested in marriage and family therapy, as it provides a refreshing perspective on family interactions, focusing on growth and resilience rather than just identifying problems.
'Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want' by Barbara Sher is a transformative guide that inspires individuals to pursue their true passions and overcome self-imposed obstacles. Through a series of exercises and case studies, Sher helps readers discover their innate talents and ambitions, guiding them towards a fulfilling life and career. The writing style is engaging, practical, and filled with humor, making it an enjoyable and thought-provoking read for anyone seeking to unlock their full potential.
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Save:"The Art of Noticing" by Rob Walker is a unique and engaging book that offers 131 exercises and provocations to help readers spark creativity, find inspiration, and discover joy in everyday life. The book encourages readers to pay attention to the world around them, providing tasks of varying difficulty levels that push them to be more present and aware. Walker categorizes the exercises into five chapters - Looking, Sensing, Going Places, Connecting with Others, and Being Alone - offering a diverse range of activities to help readers counter distraction and rediscover their sense of creativity and wonder. The writing style is described as fresh, original, and inspiring, with a playful approach that treats observation as a game of awareness rather than a stern lecturing.
This exercise lacked an obvious point. I’m interested in the proliferation of surveillance technology, but on this trip, I was not conducting research. I just wanted to inject some novelty into the wa... "Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot" by Jane K. Cleland is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricacies of plot structure, suspense, and character development. Cleland emphasizes the importance of suspense in all genres, providing practical exercises and examples to help writers craft compelling and engaging stories. not only covers traditional suspense elements found in crime fiction but also explores how suspense can be integrated into various genres, making it a valuable resource for writers of all backgrounds. Cleland's writing style is informative and engaging, offering a mix of theoretical concepts and hands-on activities to help writers enhance their storytelling skills.
