Difficult Emotions

As a child, did you ever sit under a favorite tree, immersed in the wonder of a single, precious leaf? As our days grow more complex, teaches Pema Chödrön, these vibrant and wholehearted moments may begin to elude even seasoned meditators. But it doesn't have to be that way. Buddhism’s Four...

Stop Rehearsing Conversations You Never Have. Start Saying What You Mean When It Matters Most. You rehearse the perfect words. Then the moment arrives, and everything vanishes. You fumble. You ramble. You walk away wishing you had said something different. This book changes that. Forever. Say It Right Every Time gives you the exact words to say in every difficult conversation. Not vague advice. Not theories. Just 115 word-for-word scripts that work in real situations, starting today. 115 Ready-to-Use Scripts for every difficult conversation at work, home, and everywhere that matters 15 ...

In the midst of fear, anger, or sadness it may seem impossible to find our ground. Yet, the feelings we want to avoid the most can open the way to fearlessness, our basic goodness, and true freedom. Beloved Tibetan Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön has a unique gift for helping those of all faiths...

When mindfulness meditation was introduced as an aid for patients suffering from chronic pain, physicians were skeptical. Today, mindfulness meditation is used in hundreds of hospitals and clinics across the country. On Break Through Difficult Emotions, meditation mentor Shinzen Young adapts the...

Your mother posts on Facebook about being a "blessed mom" while you're having panic attacks at the thought of calling her. Sound familiar? "After everything I've done for you..." "You're too sensitive..." "No one will ever love you like I do..." "I was just trying to help..." These phrases echo in your head long after the conversation ends. You apologize for existing. You feel guilty when good things happen to you. You're exhausted from managing everyone's emotions except your own. And the worst part? Everyone thinks she's wonderful. Have you ever found yourself asking: • Why do I feel ...

One conversation is all it takes to break a world wide open. Seventeen-year-old Macy Lyons has been through something no one should ever have to experience. And she's dealt with it entirely alone. On the outside, she's got it pretty good. Her family's well off, she's dating the cute boy next door, she has plenty of friends, and although she long ago wrote her mother off as a superficial gym rat, she's thankful to have allies in her loving, laid-back dad and her younger brother.

Seventeen-year-old Piper knows that Father is a Prophet. Infallible. The chosen one. She would do anything for Father. That's why she takes care of all her little sisters. That's why she runs end-of-the-world drills. That's why she never asks questions. Because Father knows best. Until the day he doesn't. Until the day the government raids the compound and separates Piper from her siblings, from Mother, from the Aunts, from all of Father's followers - even from Caspian, the boy she loves.

At the heart of dealing with difficult people is handling their—and your own—emotions. How do you stay calm in a tough conversation? How do you stay unruffled in the face of passive-aggressive comments? And how do you know if you're difficult to work with? This book explains the research behind our emotional response to awful colleagues and shows how to build the empathy and resilience to make those relationships more productive.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR MIND TO SEE OPPORTUNITIES WHERE OTHERS SEE PROBLEMS How To Think Clearly Under Pressure, Turn Setbacks Into Advantage, And Spot Opportunities In Any Situation When pressure hits, most people stop thinking clearly. They overthink, react emotionally, and miss the opportunity hiding right in front of them. By the time clarity returns, the moment that could have changed everything is already gone. This is the silent reason smart, capable people feel stuck. Most mindset books teach you how to think better when life is calm, predictable, and under control. They focus on ...

Are difficult colleagues sabotaging your career, draining your energy, or creating unnecessary workplace drama? It’s time to stop just surviving and start succeeding, even when faced with the toughest personalities. In A**holes at Work, you’ll discover how to handle difficult coworkers, bosses, and clients with confidence, professionalism, and a clear strategy. This practical, no-nonsense guide provides ten proven techniques to help you navigate toxic environments, set boundaries, and turn challenging interactions into opportunities for growth and success. Through relatable examples, ...

Achieve confident connection and calm collaboration in just 30 days without changing your entire personality or sacrificing your boundaries. Do you ever wish you could keep your cool during tough conversations at work or at home, no matter how stressed or triggered you feel? Are you tired of repeating the same arguments, missing social cues, or feeling misunderstood by colleagues, friends, or your kids? Have past promises of “quick fixes” left you frustrated and doubting real change is possible for you? Then, you’re exactly who this book was written for. Emotional Intelligence at Work...

The 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask" We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client. From the...

Fourteen-year-old Luce has had a tough life, but she reaches the depths of despair when she is assaulted and left on the cliffs outside a grim Alaskan fishing village. She expects to die when she tumbles into the icy waves below but instead undergoes an astonishing transformation: she becomes a mermaid. A tribe of mermaids finds Luce and welcomes her in. All of them, like her, are lost girls who surrendered their humanity in the darkest moments of their lives.

Shelby was in a devastating car accident, and everyone in town thinks that she was undergoing more physical therapy in Denver. Instead, Shelby's mother enrolled her in a clinical program to stop the panic attacks that started after the crash. The treatment erased Shelby's memory of the accident, but she can't help feeling as if a piece of herself is missing, that the treatment took more than the doctors claimed.

If you eat to help manage your emotions, you may have discovered that it doesn't work. Once you're done eating, you might even feel worse. Eating can all too easily become a strategy for coping with depression, anxiety, boredom, stress, and anger and a reliable reward when it's time to celebrate.

Break the cycle. Heal the hurt. Redefine what family means to you. Do you feel drained, unheard, or stuck in toxic patterns with your family? You're not alone—and you don’t have to stay trapped in dysfunction. Beyond Family Dysfunction is a powerful, compassionate guide for anyone ready to confront the pain of toxic relationships and generational trauma—and finally begin to heal. Drawing on proven psychological insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies, this book will help you: ✅ Understand the roots of family dysfunction and how it shapes your life ✅ Set healthy ...

Family conversations can become confusing fast. One minute, someone is pushing your boundaries, criticizing your choices, forcing their beliefs, guilt-tripping you, or making your life decisions feel like a group vote. The next minute, they are hurt, offended, or acting like your boundary was the real problem. I’m Not the Villain Because I Have Boundaries gives you clear, steady language for those moments when your brain knows what you mean, but your mouth cannot find the words. Written for anyone dealing with toxic family dynamics, emotional pressure, forced beliefs, guilt trips, victim-...

Grace in Quiet Places: Becoming Grounded A 91-day devotional journey for Christian women on finding stability and peace when life feels scattered. What if your quiet time didn’t need to be perfect to be powerful? Grace in Quiet Places: Becoming Grounded is a gentle 91-day devotional journey for anyone longing to reconnect with God in the middle of ordinary life. Written for the days when faith feels messy, scattered, or quietly searching, this devotional invites you into a rhythm of grace, reflection, and honest prayer. Each day includes: A Scripture verse to anchor your heart in truth A ...

Are you working with extremely difficult people who make your life miserable? They put you down. They take advantage of you. They want power over you, and lack empathy for anyone but themselves. Charming you one minute, they seek to destroy your good reputation the next. You don't know which side of them will come forth. The vicious side berates, tortures and embarrasses you and uses you for narcissistic supply. Accomplishing tasks under their toxic schemes is difficult. Anxious and confused, you long to work elsewhere but you're stuck. NOT ANYMORE. You have the power to change that today. ...

THE ART OF NOT REACTING What if the greatest source of suffering in your life is not what happens to you, but how you respond to it? Every day, people lose their peace of mind over criticism, uncertainty, rejection, comparison, anxiety, and situations they cannot control. A single comment can ruin an entire day. A small disappointment can become a mental burden carried for weeks. Most of us live reacting automatically, without realizing how much of our emotional life is being directed by habits, assumptions, and stories created by the mind. The Art of Not Reacting is a practical and thought...