Comfort Change

In Leading Change, James O'Toole argues that outdated Machiavellian dictates of situational leadership are ultimately ineffective - and demonstrates instead that successful leadership is rooted in high moral purpose and consistent respect for followers.

Kitty Tait grew up a funny, chatty redhead who made everyone in her family laugh. But around the time she turned 14, Kitty began experiencing anxiety. Slowly, she disconnected from everyone around her and struggled to wake up, get dressed and leave the house. Full of worry, her parents tried everything, from new hobbies like reading and painting to medication and visits to a specialist. Nothing seemed to help. Then, one day, as Kitty stood on a stool watching her dad mix flour, water and salt, she determined Al’s gloopy, sludgy blob of bread looked a whole lot like her brain.

Are you stuck in the same patterns, frustrated that your life isn’t changing? It's time to stop lying to yourself. In "Stop Lying to Yourself: The Real Reason Your Life Isn’t Changing (And What to Do About It)," you'll uncover the hard truths about why you're not where you want to be and how to break free from self-sabotage. This practical, no-nonsense guide will teach you how to take responsibility for your actions, ditch the excuses, and finally take the steps needed to transform your life. Inside, you'll discover: How to stop relying on motivation and start building habits that stick...

It is a strange paradox that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learned while we are at our lowest. But then we never think about food more than when we are hungry, and we never think about life rafts more than when we are thrown overboard. The Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better.

Grief and loss can can leave a person emotionally drained, physically exhausted, and spiritually broken. In Comfort: Healing Words for Hurting Hearts, author Rev. Paul Ford shares encouragement from the Scriptures about the comfort only God can give. When well-meaning "thoughts and prayers" don't feel like they are helping, and you feel like you've cried until the tears have run dry, God has promised to comfort you as a mother comforts her children. Let God's Holy Spirit come alongside you as you meditate on these "healing words for hurting hearts."

Discover the art of transforming your home into a sanctuary attuned to the natural rhythm of the seasons with "Seasons at Home." This treasure trove of insights provides a comprehensive roadmap to embrace the changing moods of the year, creating environments that reflect the essence of each season while optimizing your home for comfort, beauty, and efficiency. Unlock the secrets to a more harmonious life by understanding your climate and learning the psychological benefits that come from adapting to the shifting seasons. With "Seasons at Home," plunge into the philosophy of living with the ...

In After Cooling, Eric Dean Wilson braids together air-conditioning history, climate science, road trips, and philosophy to tell the story of the birth, life, and afterlife of Freon, the refrigerant that ripped a hole larger than the continental United States in the ozone layer. As he traces the refrigerant’s life span from its invention in the 1920s — when it was hailed as a miracle of scientific progress — to efforts in the 1980s to ban the chemical (and the resulting political backlash), Wilson finds himself on a journey through the American heartland.

.Translated from the french successful novel "Offre Logement Contre Menus Services", this story takes place in France. Laura is a young student who finds herself with no other choice but to leave her home town and her fiancé, so that she can follow her dreams of studying at a famous art school in Paris. Finding it difficult to find a place to rent, she ends up accepting the offer of a charming landlord of very special tastes. Yet settling down into her new life in the capital, she has no idea how living together with him will go. Will she be able to find herself in this unknown environment...

Lessons from one man’s experiences and observations will not be of value to all. But lessons from any man’s experiences and observations will be of value to some. No man stands, in his feelings and sympathies, for his entire race. But every man, in his sympathies and feelings, stands for a class. Hence it is, that whatever truths have made a profound impression on a man in the progress of his life-course are likely to make a correspondent impression on others who are like him, if he can bring those truths with any vividness before them. And when a series of related truths have excited ...

Having a pet dragon is very fun! You can train him to roll over, sit, and play. You can ask him to light your campfire on a camping trip. Or you can tell him to candle a birthday cake and many other cool things. But what if your dragon is always afraid to try new things? Whether it’s learning to swim, eating new food, talking to new friends, or trying to learn a new skill set, he always refuses and always says, “Tomorrow!” What do you do? You teach him to overcome his fears! You teach him to embrace change, get out of his comfort zone, see what he’s missing, and to have fun!

In the workplace, people often choose niceness over honesty in order to avoid hurt feelings or conflict. The truth is, there are hidden costs of "niceness" that allow inequities to endure, projects to fail, and organizations to stagnate. Growth comes from courageous conversations and genuine, authentic action. The Price of Nice introduces an innovative, proven four-step framework that shows listeners how to spot problem areas that are often masked by artificial niceness; facilitate difficult conversations and navigate conflict; empower genuine action and cease endless discussions; and more.

It's time to master the art of communication and make your voice heard over the noise. It's time to become the best version of yourself and live up to your full potential. It's time to get out of your comfort zone and start thinking like a winner - no matter what your goals are. This two-book bundle is your key to success. The first book focuses on reprogramming your habits and overcoming your fears, whereas the second one unveils the secrets of communication and persuasion.

In Comfortable Graves we meet two lifelong friends, Clarence and Andre. Growing up in New Orleans, the boys have always had each other's backs. Andre helps Clarence get through middle school, high school and college by writing his papers and doing his math homework. In return, Clarence, a good-natured, blue-eyed Creole, protects Andre from bullies in school. As adults, Clarence and Andre find themselves in Poplar Grove, a small Mississippi town with a big problem. It's a town with terrible secrets, shocking scandals, and corruption at all levels. With Andre's intelligence and legal ...

What if success wasn’t about who you are, but about what you train yourself to become? Most people believe that intelligence, talent, or personality determines success. But in reality, it’s the ability to discipline your mind, regulate your emotions, and take proactive action that shapes your future. These skills aren’t fixed—they can be developed, strengthened, and applied to any aspect of life. Mastering your thoughts helps you stay focused and consistent. Taming strong emotions enables you to make more informed choices under pressure. And cultivating proactive intelligence ...

It seems that no two human beings can agree about anything, and yet the irony is that we all think that we are right about whatever we believe. But occasionally something comes along that makes us do a 180. We have a change of mind. This is healthy, because it shows that we are free from bigotry (a bigot is a person “who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices”). This book will give you interesting information which may give you another perspective—on hot topics such as: Abortion: How to change minds, in seconds. Homosexuality: How to address ...

Now that Daddy has returned from fighting Hitler and Ann Fay is home from the polio hospital, life should get back to normal. But Ann Fay discovers she no longer fits easily into old friendships and Daddy has been traumatized by the war. Her family and social life are both falling apart. Ever responsible, she tries to fix things until she finally admits that she herself needs fixing.

Whether you are looking for clarity, success, happiness, or love, this audiobook is the perfect place to begin your journey to success. Author Stacy A. Cross overcame a 9-year gambling addiction, gained her life back, and started a business using every single tool and principle outlined in this audiobook. She takes you on a beautiful ride through her trials, failures, and tribulations and provides precisely how she was able to overcome and achieve.