Personal Care

If you sometimes feel anxious, it's normal. Occasional bouts of anxiety are normal as we sometimes face obstacles and problems in our life. But if you experience anxiety that is persistent and seemingly uncontrollable and overwhelming, it might be an anxiety disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorder is the most common mental health disorder in the US, affecting close to 40 million adults.

Say goodbye to uncertainty and frustration, and start thriving during the toddler years! Parenting a toddler is like navigating a ship through a stormy sea–both exhilarating and challenging. Every day, you watch them explore, grow, and learn; it can be magical, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. From heightened emotions to finicky eating, and bedtime battles to difficulties with sharing, toddlerhood can be one of the most challenging phases to parent.

In this audiobook, author Joseph Spada, LPN, offers you insider's guidance into long-term care, clearly explaining what your options are, and the pros and cons of each. He shows you how to find and select the best facility for your needs, and most importantly, what to watch out for.

Are you sick and tired of not being able to fully embrace your greatness, hindered by societal expectations and negative self-talk? Have you tried countless other solutions, from fleeting motivational quotes to quick fixes, only to find that the positivity fades away after a few weeks? Do you finally want to say goodbye to the sacrifices you've made for the sake of others and discover a transformative tool that genuinely works for you? If so, then you've come to the right place.

You were driving in the middle of the night. The road was lonely, quiet, and dark–only the calming hums of the car’s machine to accompany you. As you were driving at full speed, you were too late to realize that a silhouette of a person was in front of the headlights. Surprised, you jerked the steering wheel sideways, sending you off the road. You tried to stabilize the car but– slam! Your vehicle crashed into a nearby tree.

Now more than ever, the scientific and medical community is under the microscope and in front of the media. Science matters, and in a post-truth world it’s more important than ever for scientists and physicians to be heard. But there’s a challenge. To get people to listen, you can’t communicate in writing alone anymore. You need to speak up and be seen—onstage, online, and on camera. To do this well you need to master the art of influential speaking, which is something you weren’t taught at university or medical school.

The loss of a beloved pet is a hugely challenging emotional journey. When grief takes hold of us, we feel a myriad of feelings, from deep sadness to anger at the unfairness of their departure. Are you struggling with the heartache and loneliness of losing a cherished pet? After leaving, they always take a piece of us with them.

Every year, the number of baby boomers in retirement with living parents is increasing due to healthier lifestyles and increasing technology. The reality of old people taking care of old people is becoming a way of life for so many that there is an increasing need for support and coping mechanisms. After spending many years in the home health industry, and hearing all the "stories", the author examines coping experiences with her family under the unbelievably ridiculous circumstances in this story.

Everyone experiences "disruptions" in their lifetime. Learning to navigate the trials with peace and joy requires caring conversations. For Dan and Nancy, disruption appeared as a doctor spoke, "Stage IV colon cancer." From that moment on, it was one difficult conversation after another. While Nancy and Dan share how they navigated these difficult conversations, they focus on helping the reader(s) enter into conversations that will help them navigate their own disruption.

Three audiobooks in one to ease your anxiety about becoming a mother and prepare you for motherhood.

Losing a pet is never easy. Discover how to heal your heart after such a profound loss. For many people, the loss of a beloved pet is just as hard, if not harder, than losing a human friend or relative. After all, you lose an important source of companionship and unconditional love. Such a loss can make you feel confused and alone in your sadness, and can even leave you wondering why others seem able to recover so quickly and how you too can move on from your grief. In all this, however, it is important to remember that you don’t have to go through this alone.

Society often questions and ridicules the pace and depth at which we grieve a loss, but especially the loss of a pet. The same pointed questions and hollow phrases are repeated over again, which ultimately create more pain and social withdrawal as we fall short of their expectations.

This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the complex process of end-of-life planning. You will learn what documents you need to keep handy, what important information you need to have written down, and anything you may still have left to do.

You adore your cat because you probably wish you were a little more like him. It may challenge your confidence, but facts are facts—your cat is a remarkable role model!

Anastasia shares her practical guide and life lessons and accompanies you to a rewarding journey to self-care. Self-care isn't selfish. Just the opposite, we are at our best when we embrace self-compassion, self-forgiveness and self-love. Our mental, physical, spiritual and emotional wellbeing all hinge on a well-rounded self-care practice. Simple Self-Care is a practical guide to reclaim the parts of yourself you've neglected or judged unkindly, to accept and heal pain from the past and to step into your power as you look to the future.

For 15 years, Robert Tell was his widowed Mom's caregiver as her mind and personality disappeared into the fog of dementia. He tells the tale with compassion and humor in this full length, fast moving memoir. His lesson: Caregiver burnout can be helped. Laugh and cry with him as he takes away her car keys, helps her move into tiny quarters with all her furniture, tries to undo mismanagement of her finances, and refuses to promise never to put her into a nursing home.

What if it were possible to help ourselves thrive rather than simply survive? The Self-Care Solution is designed to help and restore your day-to-day energy reserves so that rather than running on empty, you will have the strength and spirit to excel with whatever life brings. Discover the vitality wheel - a complete body and mind self-care toolkit that will boost your health, happiness and resourcefulness.

Discover the transformative power of "999 Powerful Affirmations for Black Women," an extraordinary audiobook carefully curated to uplift and empower the phenomenal souls of Black women everywhere. Within this book, you'll find a collection of 999 positive affirmations designed with you in mind, beautifully crafted to resonate with your unique experiences, challenges, and incredible strengths. Get ready to embark on a soul-stirring journey of self-discovery as you immerse yourself in the empowering affirmations that will ignite a spark within you.

It is no surprise that most of us are often exhausted, stressed and depressed. But if we start practicing self-care, there would be a world of difference in your daily life. Life would really be that much easier if we learn to love and appreciate ourselves more. It is important to take time for yourself and to replenish your spirit. An empty tank will take you nowhere so you need to take time to refuel.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Extreme Self-Care and Subconscious Mind and learn about caring for yourself and for your subconscious mind.