Self Development Work

Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over the course of many years. His findings, and his heavily attended workshops, have already turned around thousands of faltering marriages.

Shadow work is a well-known method to manage your hidden sides and acknowledge and integrate suppressed desires to live a more balanced life. Exploring your shadow can help provide answers that can change the course of your life and help you uncover the best and most authentic version of yourself.

Meditation makes you more productive because it lets you earn back time. For each minute you spend meditating, you'll earn around nine minutes back, as Chris Bailey - author of The Productivity Project and Hyperfocus - will show in this candid and counter-intuitive guide to the productivity benefits of meditation.

Here's a trimmed version that cuts about 1400 characters while keeping all the key selling points: Discover the Hidden Part of Yourself That Controls Your Life—With 12 Proven Exercises to Transform It Are you tired of repeating the same patterns? Do certain people trigger you intensely? Does it feel like you're standing in your own way? Carl Jung knew why: Your shadow—the rejected, denied parts of yourself—is running the show from the unconscious. This isn't just another book about Jung's shadow concept. This is a complete practical workbook combining Jung's original teachings with 12...

Forget the old concepts of retirement and a deferred life plan. There is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. For living more and working less, this book is the blueprint. This expanded edition includes dozens of practical tips and case studies from people who have doubled their income, overcome common sticking points, and reinvented themselves using the original book.

Perhaps you want to be nicer to yourself but don’t really know how to get there. Or maybe you’re someone who assumes self-criticism is a permanent part of your personality. Rest assured you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with the toll that excessive self-criticism takes on their minds, energy levels, jobs, and relationships. And problems with self-talk vary dramatically from one person to the next: they can appear as mild but persistent inner criticism, full-blown self-loathing, or the pain of internalized oppression or abuse.

The latest bestseller from Paul Connolly, this is an uncensored account of his extraordinary true life story and lifelong struggle to overcome an abusive childhood and build a normal life for himself and his family. Literally abandoned with the rubbish at 2 weeks old and taken into the care system of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Paul Connolly was sent to the notorious St Leonard’s home in Essex, where he regularly heard that he was 'not normal' during years of mental, physical and sexual abuse. Childhood friendships made and lost. Total Neglect. Starvation. Sending an illiterate, ...

Do you yearn to unleash your true self, shatter chains of past patterns and deepen self-love? Then embark on a profound and wondrous journey with me to discover who you truly are.

Forget everything you’ve read in traditional self-help therapy. The truth? Most self-improvement motivation books are just productivity sermons in disguise. They promise clarity and success, but leave you anxious, burned out, and guilty for not “achieving your goals.” This book does the opposite. It’s not about chasing numbers—it’s about building a mindset that actually feels alive. Inside, you’ll find: Why goal-setting books set you up for failure (and how to escape the trap). A practical “vibe check” system to replace stress management books and endless journaling. ...

Let this book be your guide through the dance of light and shadow, inviting you to embrace every hidden part of yourself and find the courage to experience true intimacy.

Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal's wildly popular course "The Science of Willpower," The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. Informed by the latest...

Nervous about diving into shadow work or worried it might feel too complicated? This handbook is crafted to welcome newcomers and seasoned explorers alike. Across its five parts, the first part introduces the basics of shadow work with clear, gentle guidance, parts two through four build intermediate skills for deeper self-discovery, and the final part empowers you to master advanced techniques, ensuring a supportive journey toward transformation.

Join self-help pioneer and Hay House founder Louise Hay on a deep journey to loving yourself. This revolutionary 21-day program will take you from self-doubt to self-love with daily mirror work exercises, affirmation practices, and guided visualizations. Let Louise and other spiritual and health...

You see, achieving self-acceptance and inner peace doesn’t have to be an overwhelming struggle. Even if you’ve faced rejection or felt alone in your journey, the truth is, achieving a deep, authentic connection with yourself is much easier than you might think. Authored by Callie Parker, who has navigated these very challenges, this book offers you a step-by-step guide to understanding yourself deeply without conforming to societal norms.

A clear, independent, and grounded guide to one of the most influential voices in trauma, addiction, stress, and modern healthcare. Gabor Maté has changed the global conversation about trauma, addiction, childhood development, illness, compassion, and the human nervous system. His ideas are cited by therapists, teachers, activists, physicians — and millions of readers looking for language to make sense of suffering, resilience, and emotional life in the modern world. But as his influence has grown, so too has confusion, debate, and oversimplification. This book exists to bring clarity. ...

What if the very parts of yourself you’ve been trying to hide, fix, or escape are actually the key to your deepest transformation? Your wounds, self-doubt, and repeating negative cycles aren’t random, they're messages from your shadows, demanding to be heard. But most healing approaches fail because they separate personal growth from relationships. Until you address both, true rebirth remains out of reach.

In this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job...

You become the best you can be by learning from others. That is how bowhunter and ultramarathoner Cameron Hanes approaches each day in his pursuit of greatness in this essential guide to finding success. The audiobook is read by the author and includes a foreword written and read by Andrew...

Over his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner, Dr. Christopher Germer has learned a paradoxical lesson: We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in and responding compassionately to our own imperfections are essential steps on the path to healing. This wise and eloquent book illuminates the power of self-compassion and offers creative, scientifically grounded strategies for putting it into action.

The key to solving persistent problems and finding genuine happiness lies in meeting your shadow self. Here’s how you can understand and accept it for lasting happiness… Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of behaviors and emotional responses that don't seem to be truly yours? It's like you're a spectator in your own life, watching this “other you” react in ways that leave you puzzled, or even distraught. You might lose your temper too quickly, shy away from opportunities, or self-sabotage despite your best intentions.