Mental Stress

Up to 44 in every 1,000 adults suffer from a condition known as Generalised Anxiety Disorder. This is much more than the normal worrying we all do - it can be a debilitating disorder leading to significant personal and social problems and sometimes financial loss. Using established and proven CBT techniques, expert clinicians Kevin Meares and Mark Freeston help listeners to understand that it is their propensity to worry, not the multitude of problems they worry about, that is the root of the problem.

Overthinking bleeds into many areas of our lives. Whether it’s poring over emails just because someone's tone felt weird, or decoding ambiguous emojis, overthinking leads to a frenzied web of self-limiting thinking, which then prompts self-destructive behaviors. Remember: Excessive time spent on enabling rumination perpetuates a destructive cycle. So, how can you learn where, when, and how to focus your attention, and stop the vicious cycle of overthinking?

Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D., a 20-year researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health and the celebrated psychiatrist who pioneered the study and treatment of Season Affective Disorder (SAD), brings us the most important work on Transcendental Meditation since the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Science of Being and Art of Living - and one of our generation's most significant books on achieving greater physical and mental health and wellness.

Flip the script on your mind's endless chatter and reclaim the calm you've been dreaming of with strategies that actually work! The modern world fans the flames with its non-stop influx of information, choices to be made, and the pressure to always be switched 'on'. It's no wonder your mind is in overdrive. The impact is real and tangible, with disrupted sleep, decision paralysis, and a pervasive sense of unease being common side effects.

Anxiety is a normal part of human existence. In healthy doses, it can provide the motivation needed to make decisions or perform. Left unchecked, however, it begins to wreak havoc on your psyche, affecting your ability to solve problems and leaving you at the mercy of your limbic brain, which only knows the freeze, fight, or flight response.

Although many of us prioritize our physical health through exercise and healthy eating, we often forget to spend time boosting our mind, mood, and mental health. It is so important that we focus on mental self-care and reducing daily stress since mental toughness and resilience will get us through difficult times and help us achieve success in every area of our lives. Using the incredible power of our minds, we can persist and grow in response to life's challenges.

What are the reasons for the recurring struggles in our relationships? How is it that traumatic events--such as physical injury, emotional threat, the separation from a loved one, or some other life crisis--can trigger or increase our feelings of fear, anger, isolation, or helplessness so readily and so intensely? When we are young, we develop attachment styles that carry over throughout our life, from intimate relationships with people to relationships with our children to career opportunities.

Perpetually bored, anxious, fatigued, and overweight, modern society has failed to deliver the happiness it promised. The remedy, Jevan Pradas argues, is in a unique synthesis of a Paleolithic lifestyle and Buddhist meditation. A sprawling journey, featuring Jevan's adventures with naked Amazonian tribes and retreats with enlightened monks to learn the secrets of optimal well-being, The Awakened Ape will teach you how to achieve deep states of bliss. All while shaping your body into the fit and healthy animal millions of years of evolution programmed you to be.

In 2017, President Obama, in his final Oval Office interview, was asked who gave him hope for the future of the country, and Jason Kander was the first name he mentioned. Suddenly, Jason was a national figure. As observers assumed he was preparing a run for the presidency, Jason announced a bid for mayor of Kansas City instead and was headed for a landslide victory. But after eleven years battling PTSD from his service in Afghanistan, Jason was seized by depression and suicidal thoughts. He dropped out of the mayor’s race and out of public life. And finally, he sought help.

The hallmarks of America’s War on Terror have been repeated long deployments and a high percentage of troops returning with psychological problems. Family members of combat veterans are at a higher risk of potentially lethal domestic violence than almost any other demographic; it’s estimated that one in four children of active-duty service members has symptoms of depression; and nearly one million veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan require increased care due to physical or psychological trauma.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps improve your mental wellbeing using proven psycho-social interventions. This type of therapy focuses on challenging and changing limiting beliefs and self-destructive behaviors, thereby helping you develop personal stress-coping strategies and improve emotional awareness and regulation. In this simple, yet revolutionary guide, you will be able to stop worrying, increase stress-free productivity, and manage personal and professional pressures better.

Neste audiolivro, Maya destaca os benefícios físicos e emocionais que uma relação baseada no afeto, respeito e acolhimento pode trazer às nossas crianças, quebrando o ciclo de violência que temos perpetuado de geração em geração. A trajetória para uma educação respeitosa pode até não ser a mais simples e natural—afinal, ainda somos todos adultos feridos, criando filhos sobreviventes—mas é possível, sim, quebrar este ciclo de violência.

Many of us feel stuck in the past from time to time, but what if your past is impacting your present in significant ways? The truth is, the past has made our present, and your inherited traits—those acquired through biological means and your soul—determine much of who you are. Some of those patterns and programs might be supportive of your true self. But others? Not so much. The good news is that you can change your inheritance through an easy-to-access mechanism: the subtle body.

Understanding how our brains and bodies actually work is a powerful tool in mitigating the anxiety generated by unpleasant physical and emotional symptoms that we all may experience from time to time. Here, Robert Scaer unravels the complexities of the brain-body connection, equipping all those who are in distress with a plausible explanation for how they feel.

Discover the power of taking control of your thoughts and unleashing a positive mindset with this transformative guidebook. Learn to manage and overcome intrusive thoughts that can impact your personal and professional life. From decoding patterns and triggers to practical exercises and insights, this book is your roadmap to a happier and more fulfilling life.

Are you grappling with complex PTSD? Feeling haunted by lingering effects of trauma? Know this–you're not alone. Introducing the Complex PTSD Recovery Pack, a unique three-in-one book specially curated to transform trauma into small daily triumphs, navigate your journey of healing, and regain control of your life.

Self-Love for Teen Girls is your personal roadmap to embracing who you are and loving yourself every day. With gentle guidance and heartfelt advice, this book helps you navigate the tricky world of friendships, social media, and self-image. Learn how to build confidence, set healthy boundaries, and handle the ups and downs of teenage life with grace. Through relatable stories, practical tips, and uplifting exercises, you’ll discover the power of self-love and how to be kind to yourself, no matter what. It’s like having a big sister in your corner, cheering you on every step of the way.

Thanks to technology, we live in a world that’s much more comfortable than ever before. But here’s the paradox: Our tolerance for discomfort is at an all-time low. And as we wrestle with a sinking "discomfort threshold", we increasingly find ourselves at the mercy of our primitive instincts and reactions that can perpetuate disease, dysfunction, and impair performance and decision making.

Ever wondered why your partner needs constant reassurance… or why they seem to have such demanding needs? Maybe it's your own mind you want to get under the hood of… Why is it that you need reassurance in love, no matter how much you tell yourself you shouldn’t? The patterns we see recurring in our relationships are formed early on, and many of us move through life without ever figuring out where they come from…But if you’re doing this, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Personal growth and fulfillment is only possible when you understand who you are and why you act how you do.

Discover a calmer, more focused you in just weeks, even if you've struggled with ADHD for decades. Are you a man with ADHD feeling overwhelmed by emotions, time management, and relationships? Do you often feel misunderstood and judged? You're not alone—millions of men face the challenges of ADHD. But there's hope. Imagine managing tasks with ease, controlling your emotions, and building successful relationships. It may sound impossible, but it’s achievable!