Download or read book A Moment s Pause for Gratitude written by Kevin Carroll and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Kevin Carroll's reminders have helped me resist the urge to complain and replace it with an appreciation of all that I have. A Moment’s Pause for Gratitude can be read in one sitting or used as a daily prayer of thanks; either way, it serves as an antidote to negativity and an aide for the peaceful mind. I expect it will be as helpful to other readers as it has been for me and I’m grateful to him for putting it into this world.” —Roland Merullo Author, Breakfast with Buddha and The Delight of Being Ordinary We all feel grateful from time to time, yet how often do we fail to adequately express our gratitude to others? The fifty inspirational stories contained in A Moment’s Pause for Gratitude will inspire readers to focus on gratitude and to express their gratitude more consistently and conscientiously.
Download or read book Thanks written by Robert A. Emmons and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2008 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scientifically groundbreaking, eloquent look at how we benefit -- psychologically, physically, and interpersonally -- when we practice gratitude. In Thanks!, Robert Emmons draws on the first major study of the subject of gratitude, of “wanting what we have,” and shows that a systematic cultivation of this underexamined emotion can measurably change people’s lives."--
Download or read book Cherries in the Summer written by Kevin Carroll and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2021-09-24 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People often take ordinary things in life for granted. This book invites readers to take a fresh look at the wonderful gift of cherries.
Download or read book Gratitude Works written by Robert A. Emmons and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A purposeful guide for cultivating gratitude as a way of life Recent dramatic advances in our understanding of gratitude have changed the question from "does gratitude work?" to "how do we get more of it?" This book explores evidence-based practices in a compelling and accessible way and provides a step-by-step guide to cultivating gratitude in their lives. Gratitude Works! also shows how religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions validate the greatest insights of science about gratitude. New book from Robert Emmons the bestselling author of Thanks Filled with practical tips for fostering gratitude as a way of life Includes scientific research as well as religious and philosophical insights to show how gratitude can work in our lives From Robert Emmons, the bestselling author of Thanks, comes a resource for cultivating a life of gratitude practices.
Download or read book Option B written by Sheryl Sandberg and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. “I was in ‘the void,’” she writes, “a vast emptiness that fills your heart and lungs and restricts your ability to think or even breathe.” Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound from life-shattering experiences. We are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. It is a muscle that everyone can build. Option B combines Sheryl’s personal insights with Adam’s eye-opening research on finding strength in the face of adversity. Beginning with the gut-wrenching moment when she finds her husband, Dave Goldberg, collapsed on a gym floor, Sheryl opens up her heart—and her journal—to describe the acute grief and isolation she felt in the wake of his death. But Option B goes beyond Sheryl’s loss to explore how a broad range of people have overcome hardships including illness, job loss, sexual assault, natural disasters, and the violence of war. Their stories reveal the capacity of the human spirit to persevere . . . and to rediscover joy. Resilience comes from deep within us and from support outside us. Even after the most devastating events, it is possible to grow by finding deeper meaning and gaining greater appreciation in our lives. Option B illuminates how to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities, and workplaces. Many of these lessons can be applied to everyday struggles, allowing us to brave whatever lies ahead. Two weeks after losing her husband, Sheryl was preparing for a father-child activity. “I want Dave,” she cried. Her friend replied, “Option A is not available,” and then promised to help her make the most of Option B. We all live some form of Option B. This book will help us all make the most of it.
Download or read book Through the Lens of Gratitude written by Kevin Carroll and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our unique worldview, the lens through which we see and experience what happening around us, has a profound impact on our level of happiness and how we relate to others, and the overall attitude we project from one day to the next. When we consciously choose to view the world through the lens of gratitude, we are better equipped to recognize and appreciate the good that is happening all around us. In this book, the author invites readers to reflect on the people, experiences, and gifts for which they can be especially grateful.
Download or read book Spirituality of Gratitude written by Joshua Choonmin Kang and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God invites us to enter into a world of thankfulness at every moment in our lives, even in the hard times—perhaps especially then. Come and discover a spirituality of gratitude with pastor and bestselling Korean author Joshua Choonmin Kang in these fifty-two short chapters that can be read in weekly sabbath reflection or daily devotional use.
Download or read book The Psychology of Gratitude written by Robert A. Emmons and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-02-26 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gratitude, like other positive emotions, has inspired many theological and philosophical writings, but it has inspired very little vigorous, empirical research. In an effort to remedy this oversight, this volume brings together prominent scientists from various disciplines to examine what has become known as the most-neglected emotion. The volume begins with the historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of gratitude, then presents the current research perspectives from social, personality, and developmental psychology, as well as from primatology, anthropology, and biology. The volume also includes a comprehensive, annotated bibliography of research on gratitude. This work contributes a great deal to the growing positive psychology initiative and to the scientific investigation of positive human emotions. It will be an invaluable resource for researchers and students in social, personality, and developmental, clinical, and health psychology, as well as to sociologists and cultural anthropologists.
Download or read book The Gratitude Forgiveness Connection written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-11-02 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock a transformative journey with "The Gratitude-Forgiveness Connection"—a captivating exploration of two interwoven practices that hold the power to profoundly change your life. Delve into the compelling interplay of gratitude and forgiveness, discovering not only how they enhance personal well-being but also how they cultivate resilience and promote healing. Begin your journey with a comprehensive understanding of gratitude and forgiveness, exploring their essence and interconnection. Learn how to enhance your emotional and physical health through the psychological benefits of gratitude and forgiveness. This book brings to light the science behind these practices, offering you strategies to combat stress, anxiety, and emotional wounds. Move past common barriers with actionable advice, uncovering and dismantling limiting beliefs. Cultivate a growth mindset, guiding you through strategies for daily thankfulness and pathways to forgiving even the deepest hurts. Strengthen your relationships by enhancing communication, empathy, and trust, grounded in gratitude and forgiveness. Engage with practical techniques such as gratitude journals and forgiveness letters, and discover daily practices that foster these powerful habits. Through real-life stories, witness inspiring transformations that illustrate the profound effects of embracing gratitude and forgiveness. Explore the societal impacts, from cultural perspectives to the influence of media, and learn how gratitude and forgiveness play vital roles in modern social movements. Discover how to nurture these practices within families, teaching children and overcoming conflict for a harmonious home environment. "Discover The Gratitude-Forgiveness Connection Unleash Inner Peace and Transform Your Life" is your guide to building supportive communities and creating lasting personal development. Embrace the tools and habits that ensure long-term success on your ongoing journey of transformation. Begin the adventure today and discover a world enriched by the profound union of gratitude and forgiveness, leading you towards a more peaceful and fulfilled life.
Download or read book Why Jesus written by Nicky Gumbel and published by Faith Alive Christian Resources. This book was released on 2001-07-01 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alpha is a theologically-tried and tested course designed for laity-led, church-based evangelism that presents the message of Jesus in a clear and non-threatening manner to people of all walks of life - particularly those with no faith and those who do not attend services regularly. Invest in the following resources to launch Alpha in your church:
Download or read book Thanks for the Feedback written by Douglas Stone and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The coauthors of the New York Times–bestselling Difficult Conversations take on the toughest topic of all: how we see ourselves Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen have spent the past fifteen years working with corporations, nonprofits, governments, and families to determine what helps us learn and what gets in our way. In Thanks for the Feedback, they explain why receiving feedback is so crucial yet so challenging, offering a simple framework and powerful tools to help us take on life’s blizzard of offhand comments, annual evaluations, and unsolicited input with curiosity and grace. They blend the latest insights from neuroscience and psychology with practical, hard-headed advice. Thanks for the Feedback is destined to become a classic in the fields of leadership, organizational behavior, and education.
Download or read book Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude written by Ross Gay and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude is a sustained meditation on that which goes away—loved ones, the seasons, the earth as we know it—that tries to find solace in the processes of the garden and the orchard. That is, this is a book that studies the wisdom of the garden and orchard, those places where all—death, sorrow, loss—is converted into what might, with patience, nourish us.
Download or read book The Gratitude Explorer Workbook written by Kristi Nelson and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your journey to joy. By living gratefully, you can become more present, change your perspective, and awaken possilibity in your life. Dozens of writing prompts, guided reflections, and creative activities -- plus a selection of motivational stickers, postcards, and other engaging tools -- featured in this inspiring workbook will support and strengthen your daily practice and help you share it with others.
Download or read book Mindfulness and Meditation written by Owen Jones and published by Megan Publishing Services. This book was released on 2024-04-03 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where busyness and distractions often dominate our lives, this manual offers a practical guide to finding moments of peace and presence through mindfulness and meditation. Mindfulness is about being fully present in the moment, aware of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment. It’s a skill that can be developed through simple practices like focusing on the breath or tuning into our senses. Meditation, on the other hand, is a structured practice that allows us to train our minds to cultivate calm and clarity. Whether it’s a short breathing exercise or a longer sitting meditation, these practices provide a space to pause, reflect, and connect with ourselves. In this manual, we’ll explore various mindfulness techniques and meditation practices that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine. From mindful breathing exercises to guided meditations, each chapter offers practical tools to help you reduce stress, increase focus, and improve overall well-being. Whether you’re new to mindfulness and meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this manual is designed to be a gentle companion on your journey. No matter how busy life gets, taking a few moments each day to centre yourself can have profound benefits for your mental, emotional, and physical health. So, as we embark on this exploration together, I invite you to approach these practices with an open mind and a sense of curiosity. May this manual serve as a resource to help you find moments of clarity, calm, and contentment in the midst of life’s hustle and bustle.
Download or read book Golden Years Golden Lives Secrets of Senior Happiness written by Ashish Munjal and published by Ink of Knowledge. This book was released on 2023-07-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golden Years, Golden Lives - Secrets of Senior Happiness" is a comprehensive guide that explores essential topics for leading a fulfilling senior life. From shifting perspectives and nurturing well-being to embracing mindfulness and gratitude, this book unlocks the secrets to senior happiness. It emphasizes that the golden years are an opportunity for growth and making a positive impact. By embracing challenges as stepping stones and fostering connections, readers can create a purposeful and joyful life. Through nurturing physical well-being and practicing mindfulness, seniors can savor the present moment and find joy in every aspect of life. With the insights shared in this book, readers can transform their golden years into a time of profound fulfillment. Let "Golden Years, Golden Lives" be your trusted companion on the journey to a life rich in happiness, contentment, and purpose. Embrace the wisdom within and live your senior years with joy and empowerment.
Download or read book The Overthinking Trap How to Break Free from the Chains of Excessive Analysis and Live Fully written by Martín Arellano and published by Martín Arellano. This book was released on with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's dynamic and often overwhelming world, "The Overthinking Trap" emerges as an essential guide for those who find themselves caught in the maze of excessive thinking. This book not only unravels the enigma of over-analysis but also offers practical and accessible strategies to overcome this paralyzing habit and achieve a fuller, more satisfying life. From the first page, the reader is introduced to a journey of self-discovery and transformation. The book begins by exploring the roots of overthinking, differentiating between healthy reflection and destructive rumination. Throughout its chapters, the author unfolds a masterful blend of psychological theory and real-life experiences, making the content not only informative but also deeply relatable. As we progress through the book, we confront the multidimensional impacts of overthinking in our lives: from analysis paralysis to the emotional and physical consequences, not to mention how it affects our relationships. This thorough analysis is complemented by a series of practical tools to combat excessive thinking. Mindfulness techniques, cognitive strategies, and the importance of self-care are presented not just as theories but as applicable practices in daily life. The author does not just stop at the problem but also guides the reader towards reconnecting with the present, highlighting the power of now and providing exercises to live in the moment and cultivate gratitude. The transition from reflection to action, and how small steps can lead to significant changes, is a central theme that resonates throughout the book, culminating in a reconstruction of our mental processes towards a growth mindset. "The Overthinking Trap" is not just a book; it is a companion on the journey towards the balance between thought and action. With advanced strategies for mental liberation, the book positions itself as an indispensable resource for those seeking to build mental resilience and live beyond excessive analysis. The book concludes with a powerful and hopeful message, inviting readers to embrace a balanced life, centered in the present, freeing themselves from the chains of overthinking.
Download or read book Using Mindfulness to Improve Learning 40 Meditation Exercises for School and Home written by Billie Krstovic and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an experienced school and meditation teacher, this book is packed with tried and tested mindfulness exercises and relevant follow-up wellbeing, pastoral and academic activities for anyone working with young people. It includes discussions about education and wellbeing, anecdotes from real life experience and numerous testimonies from students and teachers, as well as easy to follow instructions and plenty of useful in-depth explanations. All activities in this book link to variety of school subjects, including science, maths, philosophy, music, art and sport. Divided into two parts, the book explores: What mindfulness and grounding are How mindfulness and grounding works at home, in daily life and in education How teachers can use mindfulness and grounding in the classroom and how parents can support mindfulness and grounding at home What effects can be expected from mindfulness meditation This book is an invaluable resource for secondary teachers, youth workers, therapists and parents and can be used in classrooms, pastoral offices, youth clubs or at home.
