Self-Improvement

The ultimate guide to mastering change and successfully reinventing how you live, work, and lead “Filled with useful ideas for rethinking your next steps.” —Adam Grant The profound disruptions of recent years have sparked a collective reckoning. We reprioritized our lives, and reordered how we envisioned the future. Businesses were forced to pivot, while leaders scrambled to rethink their roles. There has been an unprecedented global reset. But in truth, almost everyone goes through this kind of reappraisal at least once in their life—and probably more often than that. Whatever the catalyst, it prompts in us the urgent need to pivot, to ask the question: What’s next—and how do I get there? In Next!, bestselling author and journalist Joanne Lipman distills hundreds of personal interviews along with the latest scientific research to answer just this question. Through irresistible storytelling, she takes us inside successful career reinventions (ad executive to bestselling novelist; stay-at-home mom to CEO) and astonishing business transformations (wait until you hear what Play-Doh and Viagra have in common). From the laboratories of neuroscientists to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, to the frontlines of the social justice movement, Lipman explores how and why these transformations succeed. At its heart, Next! offers a thrilling argument: by harnessing the science and understanding the process, we can better understand how to reinvent that new career, change the direction of our lives, or inspire innovation in our organizations. This book provides a toolkit that shows how to make meaningful transitions—large or small—and to figure out for ourselves what’s Next!

You Are a Badass meets Grit in this powerhouse guide to overcoming your fear and finding the confidence within—from Christie’s ambassador and author of the “insightful, inspiring” (New York Journal of Books) The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You. “How do I become more confident?” is the question Lydia Fenet hears almost every time she speaks to women across the country. Many of us have forgotten what it feels like to trust ourselves, if we ever knew at all. But that can all change today. From Lydia Fenet, the world’s leading charity auctioneer and author of The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You, Claim Your Confidence is a powerful guide to overcoming your fear and finding the confidence within. Navigating a two-decade career at the world’s leading auction house while raising three children, Lydia had her own journey of learning self-assurance. Through stories of overcoming challenges in both her work and personal lives, she demonstrates that confidence isn’t something that only some people are born with; rather, it’s inside every one of us, waiting to be claimed. Lydia provides powerful tools anyone at any phase of their life can use. Claim Your Confidence offers case studies, insights, and advice on how to: - Harness the Power of Positivity - Slam Your Imposter Syndrome - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable - Grow Your Mindset And more! From building up the courage to do what scares you the most to persisting when all you want to do is give up, get ready to claim your confidence and get the life you want.

The Art of the Straight Line captures the energy of Lou Reed’s worlds of Tai Chi, music, and meditation. It was edited by his wife, the artist Laurie Anderson, with Stephan Berwick, Bob Currie, and Scott Richman. Lou Reed was a musician, singer, songwriter, poet, and founding member of the legendary rock band the Velvet Underground. He collaborated with many artists, from Andy Warhol and John Cale to Robert Wilson and Metallica. Reed had a groundbreaking solo career that spanned five decades until his death in 2013. Reed was also an accomplished martial artist whose practice began in the 1980s. He studied with Chen Tai Chi pioneer Master Ren GuangYi. This book is a comprehensive collection of Reed’s writings on Tai Chi. It includes conversations with Reed’s fellow musicians, artists, friends, and Tai Chi practitioners, including Julian Schnabel, A. M. Homes, Hal Willner, Mingyur Rinpoche, Eddie Stern, Tony Visconti, and Iggy Pop. Including over 150 photos, ephemera, and a color photo insert, The Art of the Straight Line features Reed’s unpublished writings on the technique, practice, and purpose of martial arts, as well as essays, observations, and riffs on meditation and life.

In Food and Body Breakthrough, an audio course from Scribd Coach, intuitive eating coach Tessie Tracy guides readers through improving their relationship with food, their body, and their health. Breaking with traditional approaches to health and fitness, Tracy instead strikes a balance between the mental and physical by discussing eating psychology and how it may affect your health. Tracy’s course is broken down into five units — Reveal, Relax, Restore, Redefine, and Reacquaint — each exploring a different element of your food and body challenge and providing practical advice for addressing it. Tracy also shares exercises along the way so you can begin putting what you’ve learned into practice immediately. If you’re fed up with diet culture and seeking an alternative framework for health and wellness, you’ve come to the right place. Drawn from experience, psychological principles, and empathy, Food and Body Breakthrough is a course suitable for fitness fans of all stripes.

In The Tyranny of Toxic Relationships, an audio course from Scribd Coach, licensed psychologist and holistic mental health expert Mariel Buqué explores the subject of toxic relationships, and how you can maintain boundaries to keep your mental health in a steady place. In the course, Buqué explores abuse and its relationship to toxic relationships; how to spot signs of toxic relationships, codependency, and trauma bonds; practical tips for self-care and coping; how to assess your core beliefs and values in the context of boundaries; and much more. She also shares exercises so you can begin putting what you’ve learned into practice immediately. Empathetic, far-reaching, and backed by a mastery of psychology and relationships, The Tyranny of Toxic Relationships is taut and accessible, but comprehensive and undeniably valuable.

This program is read by and contains archival audio of the author from MSNBC, BBC Question Time, Oxford Union, and other sources. Win Every Argument shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit-for-tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in the real world. MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan isn’t one to avoid arguments. He relishes them as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. Arguments help us solve problems, uncover new ideas we might not have considered, and nudge our disagreements toward mutual understanding. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value—and can also simply be fun. Arguments are everywhere—and especially given the fierce debates we’re all embroiled in today, everyone wants to win. In this riveting guide to the art of argument and rhetoric, Hasan shows you how. As a journalist, anchor, and interviewer who has clashed with politicians, generals, spy chiefs, and celebrities from across the world, Hasan reveals his tricks of the trade for the first time. Whether you are making a presentation at work or debating current political issues with a friend, Mehdi Hasan will teach you how to sharpen your speaking skills to make the winning case. A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.

The New York Times bestselling author and human performance expert tests his knowledge and theories on his own aging body in a quest to become an expert skier at age fifty-three. Gnar: adjective, short for “gnarly,” def: any environment or situation that is high in perceived risk and high in actual risk. Country: noun, def: any defined territory, landscape or terrain, fictitious or real. Cutting-edge discoveries in embodied cognition, flow science, and network neuroscience have revolutionized how we think about peak performance aging. On paper, these discoveries should allow older athletes to progress in supposedly “impossible” activities like park skiing (think: jumps and tricks.) To see if theory worked in practice, Kotler conducted his own ass-on-the-line experiment in applied neuroscience and later-in-life skill acquisition: He tried to teach an old dog some new tricks. Recently, top pros have been performing well past a previously considered prime: World-class athletes such as Kelly Slater, the greatest surfer of all time, is winning competitions in his fifties; Tom Brady can beat players half his age. But what about the rest of us? Steven Kotler has been studying human performance for thirty years, and taught hundreds of thousands of people at all skill levels, age groups, and walks of life, how to achieve peak performance. Could his own advice work for him? Gnar Country is the chronicle of his experience pushing his own aging body past preconceived limits. It’s a book about goals and grit and progression. It’s an antidote for weariness that is inspiring, practical, and, often hilarious. It is about growing old and staying rad. It’s a feverish reading experience that makes you put down the book, get out there, and move. Whether hurtling down a mountain side, running your first 10K race, or taking your career to new heights, Kotler challenges us to test ourselves, surpass our limits, and achieve our own impossible, whatever it might be. Part personal journey, part science experiment, part how-to guide, Kotler takes us on his punk rock, high-velocity joy-ride for a better life in spite—and often in defiance of—the perceived limitations of the aging human body. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

In Control the Chaos: A Self-Science Approach to Needs, professor of applied social sciences and director of the World Happiness Institute's Chief Happiness Officer certification program Dr. Sandro Formica takes a close look at our psychological needs — how to gain awareness of addressing them, and how they impact your emotional self. Drawing from science and Formica’s background as an academic, Control the Chaos is designed to help you explore happiness and self-awareness through the lens of self-science, with a specific emphasis on the role of needs. In the course, Formica reviews Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy needs and helps you identify which needs may be going unmet or having an impact on your life; discusses the consequences of letting needs go unmet and how to leave “survival mode” when they are; and offers guidance on ensuring your needs and the needs of others are met in a healthy way. He also shares exercises along the way so you can begin putting what you’ve learned into practice immediately. As scientifically rigorous as it is accessible, and informed by a positive psychology framework, Formica’s course is a one-stop for understanding the psychological phenomenon of needs — and how to use it to enhance your emotional wellbeing.

In The Foundations of Peak Brain Performance, neurophysiologist, brain coach, and Neuro Athletics newsletter author Louisa Nicola discusses your brain and mental state in relationship to peak performance. Going beyond physical training and preparation, Nicola provides evidence-based guidance on how to keep your brain operating at the highest level possible using the same methods as elite athletes. In the course, Nicola gives an overview of what’s going on in the brain, laying out the basic biology and functions of the brain; discusses the importance of hydration in ensuring a healthy and effective brain; how sunlight can give your brain a boost; and practical tips for enhancing brain performance. She also shares exercises along the way to help you put what you’ve learned into practice right away. As scientifically rigorous and fascinating as it is accessible and practical, The Foundations of Peak Brain Performance is perfect for anyone looking to improve their cognitive performance — and understand the how and why at the same time.

In The Intimacy You Need, Baggage Reclaim author Natalie Lue takes a deep dive into relationship cycles, and how to build a mutually fulfilling relationship by understanding the five stages of relationships. Lue briefs listeners on how to navigate conflict at these various stages, and how to tell when you’re in a healthy relationship. In the course, Lue describes how to recognize the four qualities you’re looking for in a relationship (and whether or not you’re modeling those qualities); how to understand each of the five stages of relationships and get started on the road toward building your relationships by understanding them; how to understand conflict in the context of the five stages; how to identify healthy relationships and identify the quality of your own; and more. She also shares exercises along the way so you can begin putting what you’ve learned into practice. Evidence-based, empathetic, practical, and unique, The Intimacy You Need is a fresh, game-changing way of looking at relationships.

Trust Your Heart: Lead Your Journey to Self-Discovery From Within is a deep dive into self-awareness, self-trust, and self-empowerment from Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, poet, educator, and speaker Najwa Zebian. On this powerful new journey, Zebian provides the necessary tools to help you begin to heal old wounds, embrace your intrinsic value and worth, let go of outdated notions about traditional gender roles, and get clear about what you really want in an intimate relationship with another human being. She also guides you toward finding the right connection, one built on an unshakable foundation of genuine love, caring, and mutual respect.  Zebian begins by gently walking you through meditative inner reflections on the pain and heartbreak of subconscious childhood trauma and past failed relationships, using fascinating and illuminating examples from her own experience growing up in a reserved, patriarchal family in Lebanon. Encouraging you to let go of the trap of “comparative pain,” she helps you to understand how, when, and why certain choices were made and empowers you to make very different ones in the future that will truly reflect who you fundamentally are.  Through a series of simple questions, she supports you every step of the way in gaining valuable insight into how to rebuild yourself after someone else broke you. As you discover your often detrimental and self-sabotaging conditioning about relationships, you'll learn to forgive yourself for past failures and reframe them as opportunities to grow. Slowly, you’ll begin to trust your body and leave your safety blanket behind, while setting clear boundaries as you redefine your ideal relationship from a newly fortified place of self-trust, self-understanding, and self-love.

In this revolutionary, comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the brain learns, discover how to study more efficiently and effectively, shrug away exam stress, and most of all, enjoy learning. When we study, we tend to focus on the tasks we can most easily control—such as highlighting and rereading—but these practices only give the illusion of mastery. As Dan Willingham, professor of psychology and bestselling author, explains, familiarity is not the same as comprehension. Perfect for teachers and students of all ages, Outsmart Your Brain provides real-world practices and the latest research on how to train your brain for better learning. Each chapter provides clear and specific strategies while also explaining why traditional study processes do not work. Grounded in scientifically backed practical advice, this is the ultimate guide to improving grades and better understanding the power of our own brains.

Beloved spiritual teacher Vex King follows up his international bestseller Good Vibes, Good Life with this essential guide to building meaningful, mindful, and loving relationships. It is nearly impossible to build healthy, sustainable bonds with others without first having a good relationship with yourself. To get along with others, we often alter our habits or subsume our unique personalities. By trying to transform or suppress our true selves, we erode our self-worth and self-knowledge. We begin to lose sight of who we really are and what we truly want. When are self-understanding and self-confidence are damaged, it ultimately hurts our relationships. Humans are social animals. In this wise and transformative book, Vex King helps us find and sustain the connections we want with ourselves and others. Good relationships begin with loving ourselves and recognizing our own desires and needs. This self-discovery allows our best selves to radiate with confidence and to attract and choose partners—romantic and platonic—who are truly compatible. When we feel comfortable in our own skin, we are able to give and receive love without being blocked by the destructive emotions and past trauma that previously held us back and prevented us from forming fulfilling and lasting relationships. Filled with Vex King’s profound wisdom, thoughtful self-practices, and easy-to adopt-habit builders, this guide opens you up to the love you deserve and shows you how to bring it into your life.

When you choose to become unfiltered and unafraid, YOUR LIFE WILL CHANGE. Looking at Rachel Luna today, you would never guess what she has been through. Both her parents died from AIDS, she survived a cancer diagnosis that upended her life, and she served for a decade in the United States Marine Corps. However, with every challenging experience, Rachel noticed herself becoming a more watered down version of her true self, questioning her every thought, decision, and action, and filtering each through the expectations of other people. She finally had a revelation: her life would stay the same until she became radically honest with herself and others. In Permission to Offend, certified master coach Rachel Luna reveals her “Permission Slips” for living in truth, faith, freedom, and abundance. She delivers actionable steps for ending validation addiction, recognizing your values and anchoring your life in them, defining your beliefs, accepting rejection, and activating your truth. Rachel introduces her Offender Identity Framework so you can get more of what you want without losing what matters most. If you have ever wondered what it would feel like to live completely unfettered by the opinions and judgments of others, Permission to Offend is for you. It’s time for you to step out of the corner and into the light. This book will show you how.

The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Think Like a Monk offers a revelatory guide to every stage of romance, drawing on ancient wisdom and new science. Nobody sits us down and teaches us how to love. So we’re often thrown into relationships with nothing but romance movies and pop culture to help us muddle through. Until now. Instead of presenting love as an ethereal concept or a collection of cliches, Jay Shetty lays out specific, actionable steps to help you develop the skills to practice and nurture love better than ever before. He shares insights on how to win or lose together, how to define love, and why you don’t break in a break-up. Inspired by Vedic wisdom and modern science, he tackles the entire relationship cycle, from first dates to moving in together to breaking up and starting over. And he shows us how to avoid falling for false promises and unfulfilling partners. By living Jay Shetty’s eight rules, we can all love ourselves, our partner, and the world better than we ever thought possible.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Imagine if all the worn-out, untrue, painful chapters of our lives started to quiet, and the beautiful, unique pieces of who we are were to rise. Imagine if the stories we tell brought us back to our true selves, back to one another. Imagine if they spoke of how we loved and lost and tried our best. How we saw it all, even the parts that hurt. Joanna Gaines' new book, The Stories We Tell, invites us on an authentic and deeply vulnerable journey into her story—and helps shine a light on the beauty of our own—guiding us to release the weights that hold us back so we may live and share our story in truth. We've all dropped anchor in places that suited us for a time: a city, a perspective, a lie we mistook as truth. This book is an invitation to a kind of life where you know how to hold what you believe—about yourself and the quiet worlds behind the people you pass—with gracious and open hands. To see your story as greater than any past or future thing, but for all the beauty and joy and hope it holds today. It’s an invitation to take stock of the chapters you’ve lived—the good and the bad, the beautiful and the ugly—glean what’s gold, and carry only that forward. Let it slow your feet and steady your life-in-motion so you can see where you stand today from a new point of view. No longer through weary or uncertain eyes, but a lens brimming with hope. ————— "The only way to break free was to rewrite my story. Because something would happen every time my pen stopped: It was like my soul was coming back to my body. Like the deepest parts of me that got knocked around and drowned out by all the crap I let the world convince me about who I was came back to the surface. And what was left was only what was real and true. I was, finally, standing in the fullness of my story. I felt hopeful. I felt full. Our story may crack us open, but it also pieces us back together. We all have a story to tell. This happens to be mine—every chapter a window into who I am, the journey I’m on, and the season I’m in right now. Because this is my story, maybe you won’t always relate, or maybe it will feel like you’re looking in a mirror. Whatever we have in common and whatever differences lie between us, I only hope my story can help shine a light on the beauty of yours. That my own soul work will stir something of your own. And that by the time you get to the end of my story, you’re also holding the beautiful beginnings of your own. A story only you can tell. And I hope that you will." -Joanna

In Un-Anxious Dating, an audio course from Scribd Coach, Baggage Reclaim author and relationship expert Natalie Lue offers guidance for breaking harmful cycles of dating anxiety and moving on to happier, more fulfilling relationships. By addressing these anxieties and where they come from, you can effectively get rid of your anxiety and make room for healthier attitudes about dating and relationships. In the course, Lue provides practical tips for overcoming dating anxiety; how to give up “efforting,” the expectation that we have to work hard to maintain our relationships; how to accept when they’re “just not that into you,” and more. She also shares exercises along the way so you can begin putting what you’ve learned into practice immediately. If you’re looking to break the cycles of dating and relationship anxiety, you’ve come to the right place. Lue’s advice is honest, educated, and applicable to anyone who feels apprehension around dating.

In The Whole Body Entrepreneur, an audio course from Scribd Coach, psychologist, therapist, and entrepreneur Dr. Daryl Johnson addresses the risk of burnout for entrepreneurs, and how they can maintain their mental, physical, and spiritual health as they navigate the demands of growing a business, emphasizing the benefits of nurturing the whole you. In the course, Johnson discusses using self-care to fight burnout and stress; offers insights on maintaining a strong, healthy body and its unique importance to entrepreneurs; shares guidance on nurturing your emotional well-being; and more. She also shares exercises so you can begin putting what you’ve learned into practice right away.  If you’re hoping to reclaim the life you’ve always dreamed about, you’ve come to the right place. Johnson’s expertise, empathy, and experience make The Whole Body Entrepreneur a novel, but essential, listening experience for entrepreneurs.

Read by the author with audiobook-exclusive bonus commentary. (How about some women, am I right?) From television actress, Broadway star, and New York Times bestselling author Kristin Chenoweth comes I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts, a book featuring philosophical-ish musings on connection, creativity, loss, love, faith, and closure. Just like Kristin’s grandmother inspired her to trust her heart and develop her own belief system, you'll be inspired to develop your own life philosophies, as you journey through some of Kristin's most vulnerable and humorous personal stories, in her constant pursuit to make the most out of life. In each chapter, you'll find behind-the-scenes stories from Kristin’s personal life, engaging prompts, prayers, and inspiring quotes. Oh, and a warning: There will be Bible verses. There will be f-bombs. Read responsibly. I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts is the perfect book to pick up on days when you need an extra shot of encouragement, a little laughter, and a gentle reminder that kindness can take you a long way. This is perfect for fans of Kristin Chenoweth, known for her Emmy Award–winning role in the ABC hit series Pushing Daisies and Broadway's Wicked.

New York Times bestselling author Janice Dean shares the journeys and lessons she’s learned from everyday heroes taking on long odds.  After her acclaimed memoir, Mostly Sunny, Janice Dean figured she was done trying to survive or bring down awful men. Then she found herself taking on Governor Andrew Cuomo on social media and then at rallies. What at first seemed like a futile fight ended with Cuomo’s historic resignation. But it caused Janice to wonder: What fuels someone’s resolve to go up against a powerful opponent? And how can ordinary people make the world a better place? In I Am the Storm, Janice shares the stories of others who stood like David against Goliath, choosing to fight for what was right rather than take the easy path. In the book, she shares stories from ordinary people doing extraordinary things, such as: * a California chef who went up against the government to help restaurants and restaurant workers *an American college hockey team that beat Soviet champions *a mother taking on the opioid crisis after her daughter dies *a gymnast working to reform a broken and abusive system *a courageous southern nurse who headed to NYC at the height of the pandemic These and other true stories will reveal what it takes for real people to go through life’s storms. And sometimes, those storms leave permanent damage. You may need a box of tissues as you read about a veteran who lost his hearing and sight to an IED, or a Minnesota mom who took up the fight against the opioid epidemic after losing her own daughter. But even in our darkest seasons, Janice shows, we can still have hope, resilience, and perseverance. I Am the Storm is an uplifting call to be brave like David no matter what Goliaths we face. 

In Escaping Time Sinks, an audio course from Scribd Coach, productivity coach and Life Is Organized founder Mridu Parikh offers her take on the subject of procrastination — the patterns of thoughts and beliefs that lead us to put things off, and what we can do about it. In the course, Parikh explores why we procrastinate, how to free yourself from lingering tasks, key habits for stopping procrastination, and more. Drawing from her many years of experience in the world of productivity, Parikh is a great source for guidance on getting more done and staving off procrastination; professionals, students, and entrepreneurs alike will find crucial advice in this course.

In Digital Wellness, an audio course from Scribd Coach, career coach and Certified Digital Wellness Educator Gabriela Toro shares her minimalist system to managing entrepreneur burnout and effectively stretching your time using digital technology. Drawing from her background in wellness and business mentorship, Toro explains the fundamentals of digital wellness and minimalism, the relationship between technology and mental health, techniques for digital productivity, and much more. She also shares exercises along the way so you can put what you’ve learned into practice right away. If you’re looking for more peace in your digital entrepreneurial life, you’ve come to the right place. Toro’s cutting edge, topical advice will help you find that minimalist burnout relief in no time.

Read by the author. Are you still playing a role you learned in childhood to please others, such as the Good Girl/Boy, the Overachiever, or the Helper? Though these kinds of roles may have gained us attention and affection, they prohibited us from becoming our true selves. People-pleasing--putting others ahead of ourselves to avoid something negative or to get something we want or need--runs rampant in our society. Saying yes when we should say no leaves us stuck in frustrating patterns. And when we don’t say yes authentically, we say it resentfully, which leads to more problems than if we'd said no in the first place. The Joy of Saying No will help you identify your people-pleasing style and habits. A six-step framework then teaches you how to discover the healing and transformative power of no to establish healthier boundaries, foster more intimate relationships and fulfilling experiences, and reconnect with your values and authentic self.

New York Times Bestseller What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? According to the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, the answer to these questions may be closer than you realize. What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life. The invaluable insights in this book emerge from the revealing personal stories of hundreds of participants in the Harvard Study as they were followed year after year for their entire adult lives, and this wisdom is bolstered by research findings from this and many other studies. Relationships in all their forms—friendships, romantic partnerships, families, coworkers, tennis partners, book club members, Bible study groups—all contribute to a happier, healthier life. And as The Good Life shows us, it’s never too late to strengthen the relationships you have, and never too late to build new ones. Dr. Waldinger’s TED Talk about the Harvard Study, “What Makes a Good Life,” has been viewed more than 42 million times and is one of the ten most-watched TED talks ever. The Good Life has been praised by bestselling authors Jay Shetty (“Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz lead us on an empowering quest towards our greatest need: meaningful human connection”), Angela Duckworth (“In a crowded field of life advice and even life advice based on scientific research, Schulz and Waldinger stand apart”), and happiness expert Laurie Santos (“Waldinger and Schulz are world experts on the counterintuitive things that make life meaningful”). With warmth, wisdom, and compelling life stories, The Good Life shows us how we can make our lives happier and more meaningful through our connections to others.

A 6-Week Artist’s Way Program Julia Cameron has been teaching the world about creativity since her seminal book, The Artist’s Way, first broke open the conversation around art. Now, in Write for Life, she turns to one of the subjects closest to her heart: the art and practice of writing. Over the course of six weeks, Cameron carefully guides listeners step by step through the creative process. This latest guide in the Artist’s Way Series: - Introduces a new tool and expands on powerful tried and true methods. - Gently guides readers through many common creative issues — from procrastinating and getting started, to dealing with doubt, deadlines, and “crazymakers.” - Will help you reach your goals, whether your project is a novel, poetry, screenplay, standup, or songwriting. With the learned experience of a lifetime of writing, Cameron gives listeners practical tools to start, pursue, and finish their writing project. Write for Life is an essential listen for writers who have completed The Artist’s Way and are looking to continue their creative journey or new writers who are just putting pen to paper. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Essentials.

Euphoric is your 8-week plan for an alcohol-free lifestyle that can lead to more happiness, well-being, and self-love. It’s the modern woman’s guide to relax without alcohol, find freedom from cravings and fitting in, and create the life you want--along with the audacity to go after it.  Imagine a program that makes the benefits of “Dry January” last all year. That’s Euphoric! Alcohol is everywhere in our society, and it’s hard to resist. The pressures to fit in and have “just one drink”--that turns into several--whether at a party or on a casual Friday night, can lead to an imbalanced life that’s plagued with unhealthy habits, low self-esteem, and decreased productivity. How can you change your relationship with alcohol without feeling deprived or like a social outcast? First, decide you want a change and then pick up Euphoric,from certified alcohol-free life coach Karolina Rzadkowolska. Karolina has helped thousands of casual drinkers transform their relationship with alcohol, including herself. In Euphoric, she shares a proven strategy to make alcohol insignificant in your life. In just eight weeks, you can ditch alcohol and learn how to: Create a natural buzz that alcohol can only mimic Be fully present with your kids, partner, and friends Feel more energized, look better, and live healthier Enjoy the best sleep of your life Have fun in any social situation, without drinking Accomplish goals with your newfound drive Become confident to chase your biggest dreams Euphoric presents an 8-week, easy-to-customize plan for anyone who wants to transform their relationship with alcohol and experience the life-changing benefits that happen when you take a break from booze to focus the health of your mind, body, and soul. Here’s the plan! Week 1: Examine and Dismantle Limiting Beliefs Week 2: Let Go of Shame Week 3: Step into Your Best Health Week 4: Navigate Your Social Life Week 5: Get Mindful and Embody Self-Love Week 6: Find Pure and Utter Happiness Week 7: Create Your Dream Life Week 8: Step into Your Purpose Reclaim yourself and rejuvenate your life, as you make alcohol irrelevant and get motivated to claim a new lifestyle clearly focused on your goals, priority, and values.

In Organized Intention, an audio course from Scribd Coach, productivity coach, speaker, and Life Is Organized founder Mridu Parikh offers game-changing advice for busy professionals to handle demands on their time. Parikh’s course aims to help you gain total control of your day, spending it proactively instead of reactively, enabling you to reach your potential and achieve your goals. In the course, Parikh shares three key disciplines that will help you gain control of your time: intention, attention, and retention. In addition to outlining these three crucial disciplines in detail, Parikh shares exercises so you can put what you’ve learned into practice immediately. Practical, immensely listenable, and compellingly structured, Parikh’s course is full of valuable planning insights and a new approach for achieving your goals.

In Shifting Focus for Success, NYU psychology professor and Clearer, Closer, Better author Dr. Emily Balcetis dives into the latest research on our perception, and the ways in which it impacts our motivation, our health, and the pursuit of our goals, aiming to help you understand how focus can affect motivation and how you can use this information to your advantage in achieving your goals. In the course, Balcetis discusses tapping into a motivational mindset, the ways what we see affects our perception and ultimately our state of mind, how we can trick our brains into feeling more motivated, how to use narrowed focus for success, and more. She also shares exercises along the way to help you put what you’ve learned into practice immediately. Balcetis’s course is written from the perspective of a world-class expert — it’s practical, compelling, and fresh. Self-help connoisseurs and mindset novices alike will find crucial insights in Shifting Focus for Success.

In Overcoming Self-Sabotage, an audio course from Scribd Coach, clinical social worker and Therapy as a Christian podcast host Roslyn Postlewaite dives into the subject of self-sabotage, and how to resist and overcome it. Setting the goal of helping readers flip the script and become their own best cheerleader, Postlewaite discusses how self-sabotage can impact productivity and rest; how to identify if your behaviors are self-sabotaging; and why most of us don’t “follow through” with our actions. She also shares exercises along the way so you can begin putting what you’ve learned into practice immediately. Backed by evidence and spirituality and remarkably empathetic, Postlewaite’s course is an excellent overview of the strange phenomenon that is self-sabotage — and how to rise above it.

Most people are stuck living life on autopilot. Are you ready to break free? At the root of all healing work is awakening consciousness, a process of shining light into the darkness of the unknown. In recent years, Dr. Nicole LePera has become the leading voice in psychological self-healing, helping millions of people around the world rise out of survival mode to consciously create authentic lives they love. In her first book, How to Do the Work, Dr. Nicole offered readers a revolutionary, holistic framework for self-healing. Now, in How to Meet Your Self, she shares a book designed to help every listener uncover their Authentic Self. By objectively and compassionately observing the physical, mental, and emotional patterns that fill our days and create our current selves, we can more clearly see what we do not wish to carry into the future. We all fall into conditioned habits and patterns—products of our past—that lead to cycles of pain, stuckness, and self-destruction. But as Dr. Nicole shares, we also have the innate ability to awaken to and change the behaviors and habits that no longer serve us, allowing us to step into the highest versions of ourselves. And as you work through this book and witness these default habits, from sleep to movement to eating, through emotional reactivity and core beliefs, you will never again have to ask: “but where do I start?” How to Meet Your Self is a revolutionary guide, a kind and encouraging companion, and a comprehensive masterwork of self-understanding that will radically transform your inner work and outer world. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.