Download or read book The Choice is Yours 52 Choices for Happier Lives written by Barbara Dahlgren and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-04 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happiness Is . . . Making Good Choices From the moment we wake to the time we retire, we're making routine decisions about what to wear or eat, as well as more significant choices, like how to relate to a family member or broach a difficult subject with a coworker. Bad choices do not diminish God's love for us, nor do good choices make Him love us more. Yet choices impact our lives and the lives of those around us. In The Choice Is Yours: 52 Choices for Happier Lives, Barbara Dahlgren explores decisions we face daily. She does so with spiritual insight and practicality developed through fifty years of ministry. Though the practice of making good choices does not lead to perfection, it does enable progress in the Christian life. Dahlgren addresses decisions from the theological, such as choosing to believe in God, to the practical, such as choosing not to worry. She refrains, however, from insisting her preferences are the only right ones, choosing rather to encourage readers to think outside the box and be willing to give up their preconceived ideas about spiritual concepts. The Choice Is Yours is drawn from Dahlgren's blog, Barbara's Banter: taking my faith but not myself too seriously, and is suitable for a devotional or a Bible study tool. Each chapter includes practical suggestions, a key Bible verse, and the option for readers to jot down their own tips for making better choices in daily life.
Download or read book Happiness Within Your Reach written by Sean Lim and published by Candid Creation Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-28 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Normal 0 false false false EN-SG ZH-CN X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Research has shown that most of us tend to look for happiness in the wrong places, because our understanding of happiness is often misaligned with what drives true happiness. Happiness is already within your reach. It is a choice you make, an intention to live your life with inner calm, no matter what your circumstances are. Happiness is a state of mind, accessible anytime and anywhere, as long as you take action to choose it. Happiness Within Your Reach contains 52 actionable ideas on how you may realise your innate potential for happiness. The ideas are grouped under the 6 categories of the mnemonic SMILES- Self, Money, Interpersonal relationships, Learned happiness, Emotional checks and Situations of life. Using a creative mix of anecdotes, illustrations, tips, and exercises, the author shows how you can be truly happy right now.
Download or read book Happiness Is a Choice You Make written by John Leland and published by Sarah Crichton Books. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller! An extraordinary look at what it means to grow old and a heartening guide to well-being, Happiness Is a Choice You Make weaves together the stories and wisdom of six New Yorkers who number among the “oldest old”— those eighty-five and up. In 2015, when the award-winning journalist John Leland set out on behalf of The New York Times to meet members of America’s fastest-growing age group, he anticipated learning of challenges, of loneliness, and of the deterioration of body, mind, and quality of life. But the elders he met took him in an entirely different direction. Despite disparate backgrounds and circumstances, they each lived with a surprising lightness and contentment. The reality Leland encountered upended contemporary notions of aging, revealing the late stages of life as unexpectedly rich and the elderly as incomparably wise. Happiness Is a Choice You Make is an enduring collection of lessons that emphasizes, above all, the extraordinary influence we wield over the quality of our lives. With humility, heart, and wit, Leland has crafted a sophisticated and necessary reflection on how to “live better”—informed by those who have mastered the art.
Download or read book Live an Eco Friendly Life 52 Brilliant Ideas written by Natalia Marshall and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 52 ways to get green and clean. These days everyone's talking about the plight of the planet-from climate change and carbon footprints to diminishing resources and vanishing species. Whether you're a committed tree-hugger or someone who doesn't know a pesticide from a compost heap, you're sure to find a wealth of simple yet meaningful changes that are easy to implement. With ideas on everything from recycling to reducing energy consumption, Live an Eco-Friendly Life will help readers save time, money, and the earth all at the same time.
Download or read book Life s Healing Choices Small Group Study written by John Baker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a foreword by Pastor Rick Warren, Life's Healing Choices small group study, a resource tied to Celebrate Recovery (and Saddleback Community Church), offers happiness and healing through eight choices that lead to transformation. The perfect guide for small groups teaches readers how to handle their hurts, hang-ups, and habits, finding strength in numbers and compassion from others. Thousands of churches around the country have small group studies, and this book focuses on the eight concrete, well-defined choices that are the foundation of Life's Healing Choices. This guide is specifically designed to help small groups study the principles in more detail, such as Admitting Need, Getting Help, and Letting Go.
Download or read book The Paradox of Choice written by Barry Schwartz and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions—both big and small—have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice—the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish—becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice—from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs—has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse. By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counter intuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.
Download or read book 52 Weeks Life Changing Devotions written by Amanda Sinclair and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I harvested thoughts from lots and lots of books, DVD's and through fellowship, with other believers, brothers and sisters in Christ, over years. Some of which I experienced myself throughout my life. Although the books, DVD's and fellowships varied, I had only one purpose in mind, is to write a book, to provide you with hope. I thought that you could use it, and grow spiritually as I grew over the years. You have been on my mind while I have been writing. I thought of you often. However, one thing is for sure You are constantly on God's mind and thoughts and your Name is in God's Hands and on His lips. (Isa 49:16) My prayer is that you May enjoy reading, learning and growing spiritually as you go through this book. May God's Blessing be with you! Joh 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Download or read book The Happy Lawyer written by Nancy Levit and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-30 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You get good grades in college, pay a small fortune to put yourself through law school, study hard to pass the bar exam, and finally land a high-paying job in a prestigious firm. You're happy, right? Not really. Oh, it beats laying asphalt, but after all your hard work, you expected more from your job. What gives? The Happy Lawyer examines the causes of dissatisfaction among lawyers, and then charts possible paths to happier and more fulfilling careers in law. Eschewing a one-size-fits-all approach, it shows how maximizing our chances for achieving happiness depends on understanding our own personality types, values, strengths, and interests. Covering everything from brain chemistry and the science of happiness to the workings of the modern law firm, Nancy Levit and Doug Linder provide invaluable insights for both aspiring and working lawyers. For law students, they offer surprising suggestions for selecting a law school that maximizes your long-term happiness prospects. For those about to embark on a legal career, they tell you what happiness research says about which potential jobs hold the most promise. For working lawyers, they offer a handy toolbox--a set of easily understandable steps--that can boost career happiness. Finally, for firm managers, they offer a range of approaches for remaking a firm into a more satisfying workplace. Read this book and you will know whether you are more likely to be a happy lawyer at age 30 or age 60, why you can tell a lot about a firm from looking at its walls and windows, whether a 10 percent raise or a new office with a view does more for your happiness, and whether the happiness prospects are better in large or small firms. No book can guarantee a happier career, but for lawyers of all ages and stripes, The Happy Lawyer may give you your best shot.
Download or read book The Choice of St Cecilia a Selection of Fashionable Songs written by Saint Cecilia and published by . This book was released on 1830 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Single Life to Live written by Hannah Schermerhorn and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A single life is a life worth living--and it's worth living well God has a great life all planned out for you. What you may not realize if you're single is that you're already living it. Right now. Today. Your God-designed life doesn't start when you say "I do" or when you get engaged or even when you meet "the one." It's been happening as long as you've been alive--even if you're still single and wish you weren't. Hannah Schermerhorn knows exactly what it's like. She was months away from getting married when her wedding was called off. She absolutely loathed being single again, but in the following years, God taught her many hard lessons that transformed her bitterness to authentic joy. Drawing from the diverse experiences of single people in the Bible, Hannah debunks common myths and misunderstandings about singleness, including the pervasive feeling that a person can't really begin their life until they're married. If you are lonely, hopeless, or impatient, let Hannah be your guide through the internal battles and external pressures you're facing. God has a special purpose for singleness, whether it lasts for only a season or your whole life. Let Hannah help you discover God's best for you in your single life.
Download or read book The Choice written by Edith Eva Eger and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller “I’ll be forever changed by Dr. Eger’s story…The Choice is a reminder of what courage looks like in the worst of times and that we all have the ability to pay attention to what we’ve lost, or to pay attention to what we still have.”—Oprah “Dr. Eger’s life reveals our capacity to transcend even the greatest of horrors and to use that suffering for the benefit of others. She has found true freedom and forgiveness and shows us how we can as well.” —Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate “Dr. Edith Eva Eger is my kind of hero. She survived unspeakable horrors and brutality; but rather than let her painful past destroy her, she chose to transform it into a powerful gift—one she uses to help others heal.” —Jeannette Walls, New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle Winner of the National Jewish Book Award and Christopher Award At the age of sixteen, Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz. Hours after her parents were killed, Nazi officer Dr. Josef Mengele, forced Edie to dance for his amusement and her survival. Edie was pulled from a pile of corpses when the American troops liberated the camps in 1945. Edie spent decades struggling with flashbacks and survivor’s guilt, determined to stay silent and hide from the past. Thirty-five years after the war ended, she returned to Auschwitz and was finally able to fully heal and forgive the one person she’d been unable to forgive—herself. Edie weaves her remarkable personal journey with the moving stories of those she has helped heal. She explores how we can be imprisoned in our own minds and shows us how to find the key to freedom. The Choice is a life-changing book that will provide hope and comfort to generations of readers.
Download or read book Make a Choice written by Jeff Benedict and published by Shadow Mountain. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeff Benedict has seen both good and bad in his career as a journalist. Some of the best are the extraordinary people he has met who have made deliberate choices to live happier lives despite the extreme hardship that each of them have faced. Although life will knock us down from time to time, this book is an important reminder that we all can make a choice to get back up, brush ourselves off, and keep pressing forward. Replace anger with forgiveness through studying the real-life examples of seven inspiring mentors. Avoid discouragement by purposefully recognizing God's hand in your life. Diminish the heartache from tragedy through the concentrated act of serving others. Gain insights from parents who were deliberate in safeguarding their children against harmful influences. Stand strong through life's adversity through the examples of powerful prayer.
Download or read book Lose your old scissors 52 Blocks to build the Castle of Personal Productivity written by P.S.Satish and published by Clever Fox Publishing. This book was released on with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am a Corporate Trainer and Mentor for Industries, Individuals, and Institutions. I have shared in this book aspects related to enhancing personal productivity to lead yourself, which I have personally used over the years. 52 Chapters signify 52 weeks of the year. Each of 52 individual flowers represents personal productivity ideas and practices, making a bouquet. A wonderful present you can give yourself. This book is for you, if the answer is YES for any one of the following questions – • Do you want to achieve more and be successful in your life and career? • Are you curious to know ways to enhance your personal productivity to be a better version of yourself? • Do you want to lead a more fulfilled life? • Are you keen to exploit your potential and capability fully? • Do you want to be more effective in your work? • How can you incorporate daily practices and reflections to enhance your competencies? • Do you feel that you can do more than what you are doing now?
Download or read book The 52nd Floor written by David A. Levy and published by Enso Books. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who has worked for a large organization understands that all bureaucracies demand to be fed. Some of these bureaucracies can develop insatiable appetites, and when they do, the defining aspect between success and failure is often good leadership. But what is good leadership? Leaders are responsible for making sense of the ambiguity that emerges from the complex relationships that define organizations. They provide the frames to help us understand what we see. But when meaning and purpose begin to fade from the day-to-day taskers, special projects and reports, we are left to wonder whether we are observing mere nonsense or something else we just don t understand. How can we know? We must ask questions -- good questions. Any meaningful attempt to understand the complexities of organizational life requires considerable reflection upon one's own thinking. Through a collection of stories, The 52nd Floor: Thinking Deeply About Leadership takes readers on a reflective journey where they can discover for themselves the right questions to ask to create a path to become a better leader. Welcome to the 52nd Floor. Reviews (Five stars) A must read for those who want a new approach to leadership.--Midwest Book Review (July 8, 2009) Thinking Deeply About Leadership is a perfect subtitle for this book. Why? Because as you read and get actively involved with the process which Levy, Parco, and Blass have created, you will think deeply about what leadership means to you. This book on leadership is all about you and your leadership point of view, not about the authors and their leadership point of view. Wow! What a learning opportunity. --Ken Blanchard, Legendary Co-Author of The One Minute Manager & Leading at a Higher Level Whether in the locker room or the board room, on the field or in the office, leaders constantly influence behavior. This book is ideal for anyone who has ever wondered about what it means to lead. Levy, Parco, and Blass, have given us much to think about - their book is a winner! --Coach Bobby Bowden, College Football Hall of Fame Leadership is certainly a subject that requires deep thinking because it determines success or failure in every human endeavor. The 52nd Floor is a non-traditional approach that provides the reader with a unique glimpse into leadership. A must read for those serious about developing as effective leaders. --Bill Looney, General (ret.), U.S. Air Force, Author of Exceeding Expectations An absolutely fascinating look into leadership. Levy, Parco and Blass have fully grasped the entire picture and spectrum of leadership that has taken me a lifetime to discern. This book will make you think . --Michael J.C. Roth, President Emeritus, USAA Investment Management Company It takes courage and imagination to write such a book. I can only hope that more will follow. I like the way the questions have been posed, how myths have been shattered, and the emphasis on thinking deeply rather than repeating trivialities. Very well done. --Amnon Rapoport, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Management, University of California-Riverside Bravo! The authors have written a brilliant and wholly unique leadership book! The inclusiveness and participatory nature of the book will inspire anyone who is interested in management. Once you get started, you won't be able to put it down! --Robert N. Mishev, McKinsey & Co. Finally, a leadership book that will actually improve one's leadership! The 52nd Floor sees leadership as a journey, a practice what real people do in real time to create practical value right now. Here is a natural and realistic practice that we can take to make our leadership journeys successful. --James R. Barker, PhD., Editor, Management Communication Quarterly
Download or read book The Daily Happiness Multiplier written by Bimal Shah and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Daily Happiness Multiplier shows you how multiplying your daily happiness can help you multiply your daily successes. It explores the root source of happiness and shows you how to create happiness in any situation by teaching you how to use easy systems that can be applied in your daily life.
Download or read book Everything Counts written by Gary Ryan Blair and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything Counts! is an execution strategy for inspiring excellence and driving exceptional results. Too many people and organizations are mired in a mediocrity of their own making. They focus their attention and efforts on getting the big things right, but they ignore the little things that often make a big difference. As a result, reputations are damaged, brands diluted, and loyalty is lost by blatant disregard for the small stuff which negatively impacts the customer experience. For years, we've been taught not to sweat the small stuff, but in the real world of business, Everything Counts. Everything Counts is a call to greater awareness and with awareness comes a responsibility to raise the performance bar. It offers a powerful operating philosophy that will steer your organization to reach higher levels of growth, productivity, and performance. From the smallest customer contact to the most minute details of product quality, the little things add up to a pretty big deal. Serving as the definitive guide on organizational and personal mastery, this book gives you a foundation for unparalleled customer service, superior quality, and consistent performance. A proven system for organizing, aligning, and improving all your efforts in sales, service, and performance improvement Shows how concentrating on the small things leads to growth, productivity, personal success, and business greatness Helps you motivate your people and teams to achieve better results on both the personal and organizational level Everything Counts reminds us that seemingly small things can make tremendous differences. The purpose of this book is to help you internally define and take ownership of the most fundamental principle behind achieving results beyond you expectations-a single idea with an actionable focus-Everything Counts!
Download or read book The Reciter and Singers Companion Containing a Choice Selection of Songs Recitations Toasts and Sentiments Etc The New Spouter s Companion written by and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
