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Ever promised ‘never again’ only to find yourself raising a glass the very next week? Have an ‘all or nothing’ approach to drinking? You are not alone. If you are stuck in the loop of failed moderation attempts but shudder at the thought of saying no to alcohol forever, then the 99% Sober approach is for you. Stop tying yourself in knots while Googling ‘Am I an alcoholic?’ or ‘Do I have a drink problem?’ Let this book show you how to flip this around and find out how much better your life can be with less alcohol in it.

We are continually trying to avoid procrastination, but we are not always successful. It creeps around every turn and has the potential to utterly derail your future. You can, however, learn to beat it every time. Anyone who finds it difficult to take action should listen to this book. The strategies presented in this book may help you alter your life, whether you're a student, a business executive, an entrepreneur, or a stay-at-home mom. Get your copy now to finally defeat your inner procrastinator and get started on the chores and activities you've been putting off!

Two neuroscience experts explain how their 4-Step Method can help break destructive thoughts and actions and change bad habits for good. A leading neuroplasticity researcher and the coauthor of the groundbreaking books Brain Lock and The Mind and the Brain, Jeffrey M. Schwartz has spent his...

Real Life Money is a holistic approach to personal finance that addresses the deeper causes of debt and financial difficulties. Part memoir, part guide, Real Life Money takes the reader on a journey that can be adapted to their own pace and circumstances. It will cover everything from how to...

Anxiety is the most common mental disorder in the United States, with an estimated 40 million adult sufferers. The anti-anxiety drug Xanax is the nation's most-prescribed drug. But drugging anxious Americans is not a solution to the problem of anxiety. Taking Control of Anxiety shows that there are many other proven ways to treat anxiety. This is a self-help book in the best sense of the term, conversational in tone, supportive, and filled with simple tips and suggestions that can help people reduce their own anxieties.

The authority on panic and anxiety - newly revised and expanded. Are you one of the more than 19 million Americans who suffer from anxiety? Don't panic. Newly revised and expanded, this edition offers a straightforward and remarkably effective self-help program for overcoming panic and coping with anxious fears. With insight and compassion, Reid Wilson, PhD, demystifies anxiety attacks and provides indispensable advice.

Have you ever caught yourself: Reaching out for another cookie while thinking, “I will not have another cookie"? Or eating the food in front of you because, well, it’s there. Even though you already felt full? Or munching on snacks while you did something else. Then, realizing you ate the whole bag! Are any of those experiences a part of your weight story? If you’re a woman living in this world - with magazines that only show perfect models and movies where the guys always want fit women - then you have a weight story! It’s time to take back control.

If you are spending most of your waking hours overthinking, dwelling on the past, ruminating, and procrastinating, and you need a way to stop...keep reading. The time has come for you to take control of your life again. Throughout this book, we are going to set out on a journey of healing, rebuilding our minds and resetting our old, outdated belief system.

A faith-based instruction manual to help you discover the fulfilling life you were meant to live. In Becoming an Adult, Dr. Henry Cloud—co-author of the bestselling classic Boundaries—focuses on the growth, connections, separations, and choices that everyone must experience to achieve...

Managing the demands of a hectic lifestyle, be it juggling career demands, running a business, or raising a family, can leave you feeling worn out and stressed. Chronic stress comes with many health problems like insomnia and chronic aches that can affect your quality of life. That’s why we created this book–to help you take control of your mental health and develop simple but effective strategies for managing the stresses of daily life.

If your daily life is being affected by your irrepressible need to solve problems that might not exist, then it is time for you to wrangle up those negative thoughts and nip them in the bud. If not that, then use this book to whack them over the head.

Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright offer support, life management strategies, and time and technology tips, dedicated to anyone looking to take control while living with ADHD.

Money is complicated, or at least it seems complicated. From ISAs to pensions and debt to tax, money management feels like a mine-field, but it doesn't need to be. Makala Green, a financial expert, Britain's first Black female chartered financial planner, a businesswoman and a speaker and wealth coach with more than 17 years' experience, has spent years learning about the different aspects of the financial world. Here, she shares all her knowledge to help us break down barriers and gain financial freedom. 

The first "red flags" of coercive control are so subtle you barely notice them. Eventually, he has driven away your friends and family, is making all the decisions and controlling the finances, and you are trapped. These brave, resilient, brilliant women share the tools that helped them escape and rebuild their lives. They want to encourage and empower you to break the chains of coercive control and create the life you deserve.

At some point in their lives, everyone struggles with something—healthy people get sick, loved ones die, hard workers lose their jobs, or we simply can’t get unstuck. When we do, we often find ourselves feeling helpless and asking “Why?” Why did this happen to me? Why am I not the person I want to be? Why can’t I change? In Why to What, Dakota Meyer reveals a proven method—based on his Own the Dash lifestyle program—of reframing our unhealthy “Why?”s into powerful “What?”s.

t is crucial to involve these students actively in their own anger management journey. By teaching them about their condition and helping them understand their emotions, they can take ownership of their actions and develop coping mechanisms that work best for them. As parents, teachers, and elementary students themselves, we have the power to inspire hope and resilience in these remarkable individuals with ADHD.

In Taking Back Control, Caroline Hutchinson sits down with Dr Ian Baxter, one of Queensland’s most experienced bariatric surgeons, for an honest chat about the science behind weight gain and why it’s not a personal failure.With more than 30 years in surgery and over 5,000 successful procedures, Dr Baxter explains that obesity isn’t about willpower - it’s a medical condition driven by hormones, metabolism, and genetics.

No matter how intelligent, capable, or successful you are, you may question your capabilities or self-worth regularly. You’re more likely to be concerned about falling short than you are to be inclined to anticipate success. That’s just how humans are wired. Author Michael A. Nitti offers a way to change that negative thought process. In The Trophy Effect, he explains the powerful, subconscious force that causes human beings to focus on their shortcomings (what’s wrong) rather than on the positive aspects of their lives (what’s possible).

When something difficult happens in your life, people will often tell you to "just let go and move on". Is it really that simple? And how do you learn to let go? If you've ever had these thoughts or wished you could move past difficulties in your life, then this book is for you. In The Big Let Go: Letting Go of Control Is Taking Control, author, public speaker, and wellness writing coach Darcy Patrick teaches you how to let go and move forward with your life.

The Power of Mindset is an empowerment book for anyone who has ever felt powerless. So many people today are responsive and victims of circumstances. This book takes a more proactive approach to life, and encourages you to follow your dreams and set boundaries. If you feel lost, confused, or alone on your journey, this book is confirmation to trust yourself!