Modern Psychology

A chronicle of Vienna's Golden Age and the influence of Sigmund Freud on the modern world by a clinical psychologist whose mystery novels form the basis of PBS's Vienna Blood series.

Civilization and Its Discontents is a book by Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. It was written in 1929 and explores what Freud sees as the important clash between the desire for individuality and the expectations of society. The book is considered one of Freud's most important and widely read works, and one of the most influential and studied books in the field of modern psychology. This book has been carefully adapted in to modern English to allow for easy listening. Enjoy!

This two-in-one audiobook will teach you some of the most powerful techniques to maximizing your mental capacity so you can be functioning at your best from day to day. Memory Squared will teach you the most powerful techniques to developing a sharp, accurate memory and expand your capacity for information. Focus: Hack Your Productivity for Massive Success will teach you how to relearn how to focus your attention and reevaluate how to use your mental energy both wisely and effectively.

Persuasion is not an art, it is a science. Anyone can learn how to create massive influence if they understand how to apply the right psychological principles. The key comes from learning how to bypass people's mental firewall of resistance, and implant ideas in their subconscious mind for the greatest possible impact.

What is the single, key ingredient that can mean the difference between closing the sale and hearing your customer say "I'll think about it"? Getting a raise, or not getting a raise? Making people interested in listening to your ideas, or not caring what you have to say? You guessed it - persuasion!

Imagine if you were running a very old software program on a computer. It would be slow, inefficient, and cause you to waste a lot of time dealing with the outdated interface. You know how frustrating it is when this happens to you on a computer, but do we even notice when we are using old or inefficient mental skills? Think how many times you read every day. And imagine how much more time you would have if you could learn how to speed read.

This book will teach you how to relearn how to focus your attention and re-evaluate how to use your mental energy both wisely and effectively; how to turn off distractions, and even say no to communications sometimes; how to prioritize and develop the mental acuity to follow through on goals. All of these things can be easily done if we simply relearn the skill of powerful focus!

Do you feel like you could be living a happier life? Though many of us might answer "yes" to that question, attracting more joy into our lives is not always easy - life and stress can seem to hinder our well-being, despite our best efforts. There are proven methods to increase your happiness, break down the hold of negative emotions, and increase self-love, to live your best and most joyful life. This audiobook is highly actionable, with step-by-step exercises for building a better, happier, more joyfully complete life.

Do you wish you had a better memory? Are you tired of forgetting details of important events, or just not able to recall names and numbers with ease? Maybe you are a student and are looking for a way to drastically improve your study habits. Or, perhaps you are looking for a technique to recall huge amounts of information to impress your friends at a party.

Are you one of the millions of people that suffer daily from anxiety? Do you find yourself stuck in negative thought patterns, but don't know how to stop them? Are you tired of constantly worrying? Do you avoid social situations for fear of being judged by others? If you are constantly feeling anxious or worried, you are not alone! But there is also no need to feel powerless. Believe it or not, there are very simple things that you can do to take back control of your life, and give you more confidence than you thought possible.

Imagine what it would be like to be able to influence people. Not just to have them tolerate your ideas, but be really moved by them. What would it be like if you could easily get people on your side? What if you could turn every conflict in your favor, and easily get people to agree with you? Just think what this would mean for your career, your work, and your relationships.

Are you tired of always feeling depressed, sad, or hopeless? Do you feel that things are just not working out in your life, but have no idea how to change them? Do you wish there was some way you could take control of your life back? Or maybe you just want to feel happy again but don't know how. If feelings of self-doubt, dejection, or negativity are making it impossible to live the life you want, you are not alone.

Are you tired of being stuck in the same negative habits, but don't know how to change? Do you feel like old fears and unnecessary limitations and are holding you back from getting extraordinary results in your life, but you don't know how to break free? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, neuro linguistic programming may be just what you need to create drastic positive change in your life.

Almost forgotten for centuries, Stoicism has come back to life in recent years as a practical philosophy for everyone from Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs and NFL players to leaders in business, politics, and the military. Just like the great Stoics of ancient times, today’s leaders turn to Stoicism to learn how to rise above obstacles and develop a mindset of unshakeable strength and determination. This audiobook will teach you the Stoic secret to happiness and true success.

Mind the Gap: Coping with Stress in the Modern World explores the stress of modern life and how thoughts and feelings can both create and bridge the gap between what we have and what we want. Unlike standard textbooks in the field that tend to take a theoretical approach to stress, this conversational, accessible audiobook focuses on helping listeners identify and understand the sources of stress in their lives from a practical perspective.

Am I happy enough? This has been a pivotal question since America's inception. "Am I not happy enough because I am depressed?" is a more recent version. Psychotherapist Gary Greenberg shows how depression has been manufactured---not as an illness but as an idea about our suffering, its source, and its relief. He challenges us to look at depression in a new way.

Parenting just got tougher. As the teenage brain rewires, hormones surge, and independence beckons, a perfect storm for family conflict emerges. But help is at hand. This uniquely practical parenting audiobook for raising teenagers in today's world is grounded in evidence-based psychology, exploring the science at work during this period of child development and showing how your behavior and response as a parent has never been more important.

Are you tired of feeling anxious, depressed, or negative? Or maybe you just want to optimize your thought habits to get the most out of each and every day. Whatever the case, learning how to think positively is an invaluable skill. And the best part is, anyone can develop this skill easily, with just a little bit of focused practice. That’s exactly what The 3 Month Positive Thought Challenge is - it is an ongoing human consciousness experiment to see just how profoundly a positive thinking habit can change your life in a relatively short amount of time.

A strong memory and healthy brain aren't as difficult to maintain as one might think; combining the latest neuroscience research with age-old wisdom about resilience, mindfulness, and stress reduction, Drs. Henry Emmons and David Alter show that vibrant aging is within reach.

Discover a revolutionary approach to mental wellness with Integrative Medicine for Mental Health. This groundbreaking guide bridges the wisdom of ancient healing practices with the precision of modern science, offering a holistic path to comprehensive care. Whether you’re seeking alternatives to traditional treatments or looking for ways to enhance your current mental health regimen, this book provides the tools and insights needed for transformative healing.