Alternative Psychology

Chronic unmanaged stress—at work, at home, or in other areas of life—can lead to burnout. Burnout For Dummies shows you the way toward understanding and overcoming this all-too-common condition of modern life. Many of us find ourselves living in a state of constant resignation, which sucks the joy out of life and can be detrimental to our physical health. The tips and exercises in this book can help you minimize stress, become more resilient, and create a happier, healthier, and more satisfying life.

Are you looking for unique ways to "get into the game"? To enhance your training and find focus? You aren't alone. Increasingly, athletes and coaches are incorporating mindfulness practices into their training. That's because mindfulness can help you lower your stress levels, connect with the moment, and mentally bounce back after setbacks. So whether you're a sports enthusiast or a professional athlete, mindfulness can also help you deal with physical aspects of training, such as fatigue, aches, pains, injury, burnout, and exhaustion.

Many scientists and doctors who think "outside the box" firmly believe now that there are physiological factors which contribute to behavior problems like ADHD and ADD. You need to understand that children and adults who struggle with mental disorders very likely have issues physically and the principal suspect is the digestive system. And food quality can be the primary cause of digestive problems which lead to mental disorders ultimately.

Celebrated transsexual trailblazer Kate Bornstein has, with more humor and spunk than any other, ushered us into a world of limitless possibility through a daring re-envisionment of the gender system as we know it. Here, Bornstein bravely and wittily shares personal and unorthodox methods of survival in an often cruel world. A one-of-a-kind guide to staying alive outside the box, Hello, Cruel World is a much-needed unconventional approach to life for those who want to stay on the edge, but alive.

In Body Intelligence, Joseph Cardillo, Ph.D., combines Western science, technology, psychology, and holistic medicine to show that we must first balance the body's energies before we can enhance the mind. Based on cutting-edge ideas, this perennial guide teaches us to tap into our energetic "sweet spot" and identify specific steps we must take to remove energy blocks.

A seasoned Zen practitioner and neurologist looks more deeply at mindfulness, connecting it to our subconscious and to memory and creativity. This is a book for listeners who want to probe more deeply into mindfulness. It goes beyond the casual, once-in-a-while meditation in popular culture, grounding mindfulness in daily practice, Zen teachings, and recent research in neuroscience.

The way to inner peace is illuminated in this accessible guide to tending one's inner landscape. The lives of outstanding figures such as the Buddha, Walt Whitman, and Gandhi are used to connect the ideal of inner peace with how real people cultivate peace in their everyday lives. Peacefulness as dynamic, selective, and egoless is shown through the constructive act of choosing different ways of life, such as having a smaller family or a more modest career. A message of hope and inspiration permeates this pragmatic approach and is exemplified by the author's own practice of meditation.

Are you constantly plagued by negative thoughts about yourself and others? Do you wish that you could finally be free of these issues, or at least learn how to manage them and live a more normal life? With our step-by-step guide to retrain your brain, you can learn to look at life with an entirely different perspective. There will be no more need to hide your feelings or escape your negative thoughts. Instead, you'll learn how to embrace your feelings to create a brighter tomorrow.

Shadow work—the process of exploring your pain, trauma, and imperfections—is a powerful tool to help you embrace and accept yourself, even the parts that are difficult. Shadow Work gives you everything you need to get started with a clear explanation of what shadow work is, how it works, and how it helps you, as well as guided meditations and affirmations to walk you through your own shadow work. Written by licensed therapist Jor-El Caraballo, this book is the perfect companion for your self-exploration journey.

Emotional Intelligence & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy + Hygge is a five-book boxset that is designed to help you with every aspect of emotional development, emotional control, dealing with depression and anxiety, developing social skills, and personal growth. A combination of the following five books will help you achieve success and happiness in life.

Sánate es un manifiesto para quienes quieran crecer interiormente, pero también una guía esencial para llevar una vida más auténtica y alegre. Basándose en la ciencia más reciente de la epigenética, la teoría polivagal y la investigación del microbioma, entre otros, este libro presenta un novedoso enfoque interdisciplinar y holístico enfocado al bienestar de la mente, el cuerpo y el alma, un contenido novedoso y único.

Anxiety can throw off your day in a matter of minutes. Bring yourself back into balance with Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety. These 100 practical meditations equip you to handle your physical and mental responses, no matter when fight-or-flight feelings strike. Reduce nervousness and fear with a variety of breathing and mindfulness exercises, designed by a licensed psychologist and meditation instructor.

Anyone who has ever gone for a run, a jog or even a walk knows that uplifting, happy feeling they get at the end of their journey. Some call it the runner's high; others put it down to endorphins. Here William Pullen teaches us focus that incredible energy to experience our emotions in motion. In Run for Your Life, Pullen argues that we need a radical new approach to mindfulness - an approach which originates in the body itself.

To really turn back the clock, you need to stimulate collagen production—an essential ingredient that helps your body prevent sagging, wrinkles, and loss of plumpness. And this audiobook is specifically written to help you stop aging in its tracks and make your body an efficient collagen-producing machine.

Dr. Susan J. Noonan provides people experiencing depression with strategies to take stock of their mental state, to chart a course toward emotional balance, and to track their progress on the journey to well-being. Dr. Noonan explains how to obtain care from professionals, outlines what medical options are available, and lists everyday things people can do to feel better. Integrating medicine, psychology, and holistic care while exploring the basics of mental health, she touches on diet, sleep habits, physical activity, and mindfulness techniques.

The ancient Solfeggio scale is best known for its use in the soothing Gregorian chants, but its history can be traced back to biblical times. The ancient six-tone scale and another three tones that have been discovered since then are considered by many musicologists and scientists to be positive for the mind and body. it is said that our modern 12-tone scale suppresses our emotions, stifles our intuition, and restricts our consciousness to the point of manifesting physical symptoms such as pain or illness. At 396 Hz we spend less time grieving and worrying.

The first and last book you will need about intermittent fasting and veganism. Take an exclusive look at what made me choose both methods in my journey to lose four stones and how you can use the same strategy to achieve your own weight loss goals. All of this information is explained and backed up by scientific research! This book provides you with everything you need to know before jumping on the fasting trend and why you will only have to gain by choosing to go vegan!

This powerful audiobook, narrated by Brad Derry, delivers practical strategies, real-life case studies, and clinical insights designed to empower individuals living with Bipolar 2 and those supporting them. From accurate diagnosis to effective treatment options and long-term wellness techniques, this guide provides the knowledge you need to take control of your mental health journey.

Many antidepressants - the first line in our standard of care for treating depression - bring with them potential health risks, yet one in six Americans takes medication to alleviate feeling sad, anxious, stuck, or unable to focus or sleep. More and more, conventional medicine pathologizes how we respond to life's challenges - like feeling trapped in an unfulfilling job, grieving the death of a loved one, or being anxious about a bad relationship - telling us that they're symptoms of disease.

Der Griff zur Schmerztablette verspricht rasche Linderung - Was die wenigsten wissen: Jedes Jahr kommen Tausende von Menschen durch die Nebenwirkungen von Medikamentenklassikern wie Aspirin oder Paracetamol zu Schaden. Vielleicht erinnerst du dich noch daran, wie deine Großmutter einen Hopfentee für eine ruhige Nacht trank. Oder die Kräuterteemischung, die du bei einer Erkältung bekommen hast.