Download or read book Need a positive change written by Sandeep Kumar and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2023-02-03 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Changing to Thrive written by James O. Prochaska and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changing unhealthy behaviors is easier said than done. Through interactive exercises, backed by countless research studies, Changing to Thrive will help readers progress through the Stages of Change and find the will power to create lasting change that will allow them to thrive. Changing unhealthy behaviors is easier said than done. Through interactive exercises, backed by countless research studies, Changing to Thrive will help readers progress through the Stages of Change and find the will power to create lasting change that will allow them to thrive. Eat healthy. Exercise. Quit smoking. Cut down on drinking. Reduce stress. Changing unhealthy behaviors is easier said than done. If you’re like most of us, you have already made repeated attempts to change your lifestyle and improve your well-being without lasting success. You may attribute those failures to things like lack of motivation or the “wrong genes.” But it’s more likely that you simply don’t know how to change. In this groundbreaking book, James O. Prochaska, PhD, and Janice M. Prochaska, PhD, guide you through a six-stage process designed to help you assess your readiness to change, then tap the inner resources necessary to thrive physically, emotionally, and socially. Backed by countless research studies, the stages of change model, developed by James Prochaska in collaboration with Carlo DiClemente, PhD, has revolutionized the field of behavior change.Through interactive exercises, Changing to Thrive will help you progress through the stages of change and learn that you have the power within to thrive.

Download or read book Paradigm Found written by Anne Firth Murray and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2011-12-10 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Practical Framework for Positive Social Change In 1987, Anne Firth Murray had the idea that funding should go to grassroots women's organizations around the globe and that the recipients themselves should decide how to use that money. From that idea, The Global Fund for Women was born. The organization became a major force for good in the world, embodying a new paradigm of philanthropy. In these pages, Murray shares her wisdom, offering guidelines that demonstrate how anyone can turn a clear vision of a better world into reality.

Download or read book Future Positive written by Edward de Bono and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Of one thing in life we can be sure. The quality of our life in the future will depend on the quality of our thinking.’ Why are we so prone to be negative? And how can we become more positive, both as individuals and as a society? The answer lies in the way we think. The key to positive thinking is developing new concepts, whether this means coming up with a brand new idea or just looking at an existing one in a new light. If we make a deliberate and positive effort to change our thinking we can secure a positive future, and we can harness the focused power of human thinking by releasing it from its pettiness. Edward the Bono is the Nobel Prize nominated father of creative thinking and the master of training the mind to think the right way. He wrote the multi-million copy bestseller Six Thinking Hats and many other revolutionary works on how to think. This classic work was first published in 1979, and since then our belief in the power of positive thinking has only become stronger.

Download or read book 7 Rules for Positive Productive Change written by Esther Derby and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change is difficult but essential—Esther Derby offers seven guidelines for change by attraction, an approach that draws people into the process so that instead of resisting change, they embrace it. Even if you don't have change management in your job description, your job involves change. Change is a given as modern organizations respond to market and technology advances, make improvements, and evolve practices to meet new challenges. This is not a simple process on any level. Often, there is no indisputable right answer, and responding requires trial and error, learning and unlearning. Whatever you choose to do, it will interact with existing policies and structures in unpredictable ways. And there is, quite simply, a natural human resistance to being told to change. Rather than creating more rigorous preconceived plans or imposing change by decree, agile software developer turned organizational change expert Esther Derby offers change by attraction, an approach that is adaptive and responsive and engages people in learning, evolving, and owning the new way. She presents a set of seven heuristics—guides to problem-solving—that empower people to achieve outcomes within broad constraints using their personal ingenuity and creativity. When you work by attraction, you give space and support for people to feel the loss that comes with change and help them see what is valuable about the future you propose. Resistance fades because people feel there is nothing to push against—only something they want to move toward. Derby's approach clears the fog to provide a new way forward that honors people and creates safety for change.

Download or read book YOU Can Create Positive Change at Work written by Mary Ceccanese and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you wake up in the morning excited to come to work? Are you valued as an employee? As a person? Do you feel part of the company as a whole? Do you leave work with a sense of accomplishment? It would be wonderful if we all could answer yes to these questions. But, sadly, that is not always the case. Despite the flood of books on business leadership and creating a positive and dynamic corporate culture-directed for the most part at decision makers in the C-suite-too many employers still fall short of the mark. These advice books often have little impact on the work lives of those on the front lines. Yet frontline staff make up the largest demographic in today's workforce. Although frontline staff have been referred to as those essential workers who have helped so many in our country and around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the purposes of this book, we define frontline staff as all the people who make an organization run efficiently and effectively (from the custodian to the supervisor). The average person spends more waking hours at work than they do anywhere else. And that's why we believe strongly that the workplace should be an environment where employees are valued and shown that they are a necessary part of the whole team, department, and organization. We are passionate about helping this group of people-YOU-find ways to enhance their work life. Why? Because we have been there. We have experienced firsthand what it is like to work in the trenches-we remember how we were treated, how we were looked at, and what was expected of us. Combined, we have more than forty years of experience in nonmanagerial positions in both for-profit and nonprofit industries such as manufacturing, retail sales, consulting, medical administration, and education. Mary was a single parent who raised three kids, worked full-time, and went back to school at forty-two. Kimberley has been married for more than twenty years and made a major life change-going back to school to obtain her PhD-while she and her husband were raising three teenagers.

Download or read book The Creative Curve written by Allen Gannett and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big data entrepreneur Allen Gannett overturns the mythology around creative genius, and reveals the science and secrets behind achieving breakout commercial success in any field. We have been spoon-fed the notion that creativity is the province of genius -- of those favored, brilliant few whose moments of insight arrive in unpredictable flashes of divine inspiration. And if we are not a genius, we might as well pack it in and give up. Either we have that gift, or we don’t. But Allen shows that simply isn’t true. Recent research has shown that there is a predictable science behind achieving commercial success in any creative endeavor, from writing a popular novel to starting up a successful company to creating an effective marketing campaign. As the world’s most creative people have discovered, we are enticed by the novel and the familiar. By understanding the mechanics of what Gannett calls “the creative curve” – the point of optimal tension between the novel and the familiar – everyone can better engineer mainstream success. In a thoroughly entertaining book that describes the stories and insights of everyone from the Broadway team behind Dear Evan Hansen, to the founder of Reddit, from the Chief Content Officer of Netflix to Michelin star chefs, Gannett reveals the four laws of creative success and identifies the common patterns behind their achievement.

Download or read book Changeable written by J. Stuart Ablon and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bold new way to help anyone change Why is it so hard to change problem behavior—in our kids, our colleagues, and even ourselves? Conventional methods often backfire, creating a downward spiral of resentment and frustration, and a missed opportunity for growth. What if the thinking behind these old methods is wrong? What if people don’t misbehave because they want to, but because they lack the skills to do better? Or as renowned psychologist J. Stuart Ablon asks, what if changing problem behavior is a matter of skill, not will? Based on more than twenty-five years of clinical work with juvenile offenders as well training parents, teachers, counselors and law enforcement, and supported by research in neuroscience, Changeable presents a radical new way of thinking about challenging and unwanted behavior -- Collaborative Problem Solving -- that builds empathy, helps others reach their full potential, and most of all really works. With illuminating scientific evidence, remarkable success stories, and actionable insights, Changeable gives parents, teachers, CEOs and anyone interested in learning about why we behave the way we do a roadmap for helping people grow. *Includes a Bonus PDF with charts and graphs.

Download or read book Using a Positive Lens to Explore Social Change and Organizations written by Karen Golden-Biddle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2012. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Download or read book Science of Happiness the Theory of Positive Change written by Jayanta Ghosh and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2021-08-22 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been known for a while through the work of Science that the physical existence and nature of all living things, including ours, are being influenced and controlled by the force causing Evolution of life. This book explains a theory about the influence of this force on our minds, and how we can improve our chances of happiness following a simple strategy. In the process, the book decodes a very intriguing ancient wisdom.

Download or read book The Role of Educators as Agents and Conveyors for Positive Change in Global Education written by Al-Obaidi, Jabbar A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-04-17 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the necessity for establishing practical strategic global education collaboration throughout the world. The challenges are serious and come in many forms, including but not limited to educational policies, technology limitations, economic, mental health, linguistic barriers, and power struggles. Undoubtedly, international education has a profound impact on the world community, and both teachers and learners need to equip themselves with global critical ways and skills to navigate all kinds of challenges and bring about positive change in the world. The Role of Educators as Agents and Conveyors for Positive Change in Global Education highlights the role of educators as agents and conveyors for positive change in local, regional, and global arenas. As such, it analyzes various conventional and modern educational and learning theories and teaching pedagogies to promote global citizenship among students and teachers. Covering key topics such as learning engagement, curriculum, and online learning, this reference work is ideal for higher education faculty, administrators, researchers, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.

Download or read book Business Express Promote a positive change culture written by Sharon Varney and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2015-08-07 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you need to be in the know in no time at all, Business Express will get you from beginner to brilliant in the blink of an eye. This fast, focused and carefully crafted eBook will help you pick up all the essential knowledge you need about the skills that matter most at work, all in the shortest possible time. Learn just when you need to or well in advance; read it at your desk or on the move; dip in and out or start from scratch - it’s all up to you. But however you use it, you’ll quickly feel more confident, competent and better equipped to make things happen and keep moving ahead. - Save time – it’s quick and easy to read - Get smart – just the essential knowledge you need - Feel good – watch your confidence grow Business Express – know how in no time! It'll only take about 30 minutes for you to get up to speed on one of these other great Business Express subjects too. Seach by title, download your copies and start knowing more in no time: Managing Your Time Productively Developing Your Influencing Skills Delegating Effectively Managing Upwards Successfully Persuasive Communication Leading Your Team Through Change Making Effective Decisions Managing Performance and Appraisals Managing Difficult Situations and Discussions Negotiating With Confidence Writing Compelling Reports and Proposals Presenting With Confidence How to be Assertive Effective Mentoring Coaching Effectively Managing Productive Meetings Motivating Your Team Embracing Diversity Within Your Team Effective Problem Solving Interviewing With Confidence How to be a Great Leader Your first 60 days as a Leader Establish Yourself as a Leader Communicate Like a Leader Set Your Leadership priorities Lead Your Team Nurturing Business Innovation Sharpen Your Influencing Strategies How to be a Decisive Leader: Inspire Your Team to Change How to be a Successful Change Leader Making Strategic Business Change decisions Create a Successful Change Strategy How to Build Your Vision for Change Promote a Positive Change Culture How to Create an Action Plan for Change How to Communicate Change to Your Team Managing Resistance to Change Support Your Team through Change Sustaining Business Change

Download or read book Building Bridges Supportive Psychotherapy for Positive Change with Case Studies written by Dr.Beulah Emmanuel and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2024-09-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BUILDING BRIDGES: SUPPORTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WITH CASE STUDIES is a vital resource that demystifies supportive psychotherapy, making it accessible and actionable for practitioners and students alike. This book serves as both an educational resource for mental health professionals and a practical manual for anyone interested in understanding the therapeutic techniques designed to help individuals handle their emotional and psychological challenges. Dr. Beulah Emmanuel’s clear and compassionate writing style, combined with real-world examples, empowers readers to implement effective supportive strategies in their therapeutic practice, ultimately enhancing the well-being of their clients. Adaptations of supportive techniques to suit diverse cultural and individual needs.

Download or read book Effecting Positive Change through Ecotourism written by Kelly S. Bricker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to show how ecotourism theory can be put into practice by exploring innovation, program applications, and research-supported case studies in ecotourism. The chapters reflect results of applied research focused on socio-economics of community development; the value of considering system-wide approaches to the relationships between communities and natural resources; the intricacies of capacity building and training facilitators in ecotourism; and education through ecotourism experiences. The cumulative impact of the research presented highlights innovative approaches to visitor management, community engagement, and education to critically address the complexities associated with visitation to natural areas and the dependence upon conservation of ecosystems and associated communities. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Ecotourism.

Download or read book Positive Technology Designing E experiences for Positive Change written by Andrea Gaggioli and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the potential role that digital technologies can play in promoting well-being. Smartphones, wearable devices, virtual/augmented reality, social media, and the internet provide a wealth of useful tools and resources to support psychological interventions that facilitate positive emotions, resilience, personal growth, creativity, and social connectedness. Understanding the full extent of this potential, however, requires an interdisciplinary approach that integrates the scientific principles of well-being into the design of e-experiences that foster positive change. This book provides an overview of recent advances and future challenges in Positive Technology, an emergent field within human-computer interaction that seeks to understand how interactive technologies can be used in evidence-based well-being interventions. Its focus of analysis is two-fold: at the theoretical level, Positive Technology aims to develop conceptual frameworks and models for understanding how computers can be effectively used to help individuals achieve greater well-being. At the methodological and applied level, Positive Technology is concerned with the design, development, and validation of digital experiences that promote positive change through pleasure, flow, meaning, competence, and positive relationships.

Download or read book A Personal Journey to Positive Change written by W. T. Watts and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2009-10-23 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My goal is to bring substance and understanding to the lives of my readers based on my thirty year career specializing in counseling and psychotherapy. Herein I decipher and define those qualities of mental health which empower an individual to escape the grips of spiritual and psychological distress. Each of the basic attributes necessary to achieve this goal (humility, gratitude, acceptance/forgiveness, patience/trust) is discussed in addition to obstacles and opportunities presented by life. Practicing the attributes while circumventing obstacles and maximizing opportunities for growth will result in a life perspective dominated by love, wisdom and courage. The reader's journey is not unlike that of Dorothy from Kansas who is unpredictably severed from the security of all that she has known to be confronted with the ultimate change (Friends, environment, culture, life goal etc...). The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is an allegory of self-discovery and empowerment. As she overcomes all obstacles Dorothy and her friends learn that genuine power lies within and all else is illusion. Both themes are combined to present a relevant and hopefully, engaging treatise on living "the good life." My hope is that all readers benefit and evolve for the good of all.

Download or read book Words of Wisdom Powerful Quotes to Inspire and Bring Positive Change to Your Life written by Leinad Menelec, Ph.D. and published by Leinad Menelec, Ph.D.. This book was released on 2023-03-24 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and uncertain about the future. We all experience moments of doubt and fear, and it's during these times that we need a little extra inspiration and guidance. That's where "Words of Wisdom" comes in. This book is a carefully curated collection of some of the most powerful and inspiring quotes from some of the world's greatest thinkers and visionaries. Each quote has been handpicked for its ability to inspire and bring about positive change in your life. From the wisdom of ancient philosophers to the insights of modern-day thinkers, "Words of Wisdom" covers a wide range of topics that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're looking for advice on how to succeed, how to overcome failure, or how to find happiness and fulfillment in life, you'll find it in this book. But "Words of Wisdom" isn't just a collection of quotes. It's a guidebook for life, filled with practical advice and insights on how to live a happier, more fulfilling life. It's a source of inspiration and motivation that you can turn to again and again, whenever you need a little extra encouragement. So, if you're ready to be inspired, motivated, and empowered, join us on this journey. Let the words of wisdom in this book guide you towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.