Happiness' is suddenly on everyone's lips - even politician's! But it has been the eternal quest of every generation since the first human beings. How to find it, how to keep it, how to help others find it. People have sought happiness through wealth, power, success, travel, love and passion, security, adventure, beauty - indeed every aspect of life. All that energy and experience has proved that there are no easy answers, no magic formulas. But what we do have now, to accompany the wisdom of the ages, is modern, scientific evidence from Positive Psychology. We now do have the answers to the questions: "How achievable is happiness?" "What are the components of happier living?" "What are the strengths, attitudes and skills of those who live happy, creative, flourishing lives? "How can we live happier? We offer these and more in this book.
Shows how to identify the different types of transition and the patterns they follow. The book goes on to provide a comprehensive guide to managing change positively.
Over the past two decades, Hopson and Scally have designed workshops on career and life management all over the world, in corporations, universities, and health and social care systems. Published for the first time in a flexible, do-it-yourself workbook style, this guide provides tools to help you create a more fulfilling lifestyle.
Explains how to recognize and prevent breakdowns in communication at work and at home. The book goes on to provide a practical guide to improving communication skills.
Shows how to analyze the use of time, including the concepts of sold, maintenance and discretionary time. The book goes on to discuss various ways of managing time.
Time is a limited resource--when it's gone, it's gone. One of the most critical assets you can develop is an ability to effectively manage time. Time Management: Conquering the Clock helps you act on your wishful thought of "I'd really like to do that but I don't have the time." You will be in control when you let this flexible, easy-to-use personal development program help you.
Attempts to explode the myth that simply sending staff on a training course will transform their behaviour. It advocates nothing less than a complete re-evaluation of the business, breaking down the process into 12 crucial steps that have to be climbed to achieve success through service.
This personal workbook illustrates three main types of behavior--Assertive, Aggressive, and Unassertive. Learn the value of becoming more assertive in the workplace and at home. Master a more positive approach to living--tell people what you want, need, or would prefer. State your preference directly and confidently without being threatening or putting other people down. aAssertiveness not only enables you to become more sensitive but also shows you what can be gained by giving and receiving compliments--as well as criticism--in appropriate circumstances. Book jacket.
Happiness' is suddenly on everyone's lips - even politician's! But it has been the eternal quest of every generation since the first human beings. How to find it, how to keep it, how to help others find it. People have sought happiness through wealth, power, success, travel, love and passion, security, adventure, beauty - indeed every aspect of life. All that energy and experience has proved that there are no easy answers, no magic formulas. But what we do have now, to accompany the wisdom of the ages, is modern, scientific evidence from Positive Psychology. We now do have the answers to the questions: "How achievable is happiness?" "What are the components of happier living?" "What are the strengths, attitudes and skills of those who live happy, creative, flourishing lives? "How can we live happier? We offer these and more in this book.
An enormous collection of over 3,000 side-splitting jokes for every occasion. Jokes range from quick-fire one-liners and observations to rambling yarns, and from the classic to the modern. This book contains quips for every occasion, from the best man’s speech to the sales conference, or just for swapping around the pub table, and it’s arranged by subject matter so it’s easy to find just the right joke. Unless you're a child, because this book is definitely for adults only! This hilarious book will appeal both to people who want to find a specific joke for a specific event, and to anyone who wants to settle down in an armchair and have a good old laugh. Jokes include: • What do you call a magic dog? A Labracadabrador. • What’s the best thing about Switzerland? I don’t know, but their flag is a huge plus. • What did the slug say to the snail? ‘Big Issue?’ Word count: 200,000 words
Who is Mike Hill? For 49 years, he attempted to answer the question, to no avail. Hill was known to the world as the polished, versatile talent with multi-decade broadcast experience. After joining ESPN in 2004, Hill made a name for himself at the network, beginning at the highlight desk for ESPN News and later transitioning to some of the carrier's highest-priority programming, appearing as a host on SportsCenter, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight and NBA Tonight among others. In August of 2013, Hill joined FOX Sports. The embodiment of professionalism, Hill appeared to be living the American Dream; however, his private, internal struggles were taking a toll on his ability to live and to love.Eventually, the mounting trauma resulting from childhood memories of witnessing his mother victimized by domestic violence, a lack of proper male tutelage, discovering that his stepfather was a murder for hire, and the demise of two marriages, forced Hill to his breaking point. Amidst a silent cry for help and a quest to heal from within, forced him to pick up his pen to chronicle the most prolific moments of his life.
A distinctive and incomparable collection from "Mighty" Mike McGee, the class clown of spoken word and poetry slam's geek champion. This debut includes his most notable performance poems, stories, humorous anecdotes and how-to's. This handbook moves between serious love tomes, like "Open Letter to Neil Armstrong" and "Every Day," to his most irreverent and requested works, like "Puddin'" and "Like." A true road-dog, McGee travels with words and camera, many results of which are captured in this collection. The humor contained in these pages are a campfire on a lonely winter night, the poetry – a reason to shout about love.
In this practical book, Mike Titterton offers an innovative model of risk work in health and social care. He argues that a thoughtful risk-taking approach can lead to empowerment and greater independence for vulnerable individuals. He also discusses contemporary definitions of risk, and identifies the essential skills needed by professionals.
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