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How can we improve our sense of wellbeing? What explains the
current wellbeing boom? What does wellbeing mean to you? The
Psychology of Wellbeing offers readers tools to navigate their own
wellbeing and understand what makes a 'good life'. Using
self-reflection and storytelling, it explores how trust affects
psychological and emotional wellbeing, considers how stress and
inequality impact our psychological wellbeing, and how trends such
as positive psychology influence our understanding of happiness. In
a world where the 'wellness economy' is big business, The
Psychology of Wellbeing shows how we can question and make sense of
information sources, and sheds light on the wellness, self-care and
self-help industry.
Letters to a New Student is a study skills book with a twist. You
decide how to read it. Based on a series of short, informal,
problem page letters that you can read in any order, the book uses
principles of human psychology, teaching, and coaching practice to
offer a refreshing approach to study skills and learning
techniques. The letters form a brief 'survive and thrive' study
guide to work smarter not harder and offer advice on topics such as
motivation, stress, revision, and assignments. It's a
tried-and-tested, blueprint to make information stick with less
effort. The book takes a holistic approach to learning. It covers
health and wellbeing, the 'nuts-and-bolts' shortcuts, the
obstacles, and the pitfalls. It also includes short learning
principles and cross-references to other entries, with practical
advice in response to the frequently asked questions many students
ask during their studies. Letters to a New Student is for any
student under pressure, parents and family who want to offer
support, or anyone with interest in lifelong learning. It's written
by a psychologist, teacher, academic coach, and advice columnist,
with over 20 years professional experience.
Letters to a New Student is a study skills book with a twist. You
decide how to read it. Based on a series of short, informal,
problem page letters that you can read in any order, the book uses
principles of human psychology, teaching, and coaching practice to
offer a refreshing approach to study skills and learning
techniques. The letters form a brief 'survive and thrive' study
guide to work smarter not harder and offer advice on topics such as
motivation, stress, revision, and assignments. It's a
tried-and-tested, blueprint to make information stick with less
effort. The book takes a holistic approach to learning. It covers
health and wellbeing, the 'nuts-and-bolts' shortcuts, the
obstacles, and the pitfalls. It also includes short learning
principles and cross-references to other entries, with practical
advice in response to the frequently asked questions many students
ask during their studies. Letters to a New Student is for any
student under pressure, parents and family who want to offer
support, or anyone with interest in lifelong learning. It's written
by a psychologist, teacher, academic coach, and advice columnist,
with over 20 years professional experience.
What is the difference between sex and gender? What is the impact
of gender-role stereotypes on our lives, our relationships and the
world? What does gender mean to you? The Psychology of Gender looks
at our biology, history and culture to consider the impact of
gender roles and stereotypes, and addresses the 'dilemmas' we have
regarding gender in a post-modern world. It offers a unique
perspective on gender through storytelling and explores ideas
around transgender and cisgender identities and androgyny, tackling
hidden assumptions and helping us make sense of the world of
gender. By examining the future of gender, The Psychology of Gender
offers a platform for further exploration, and arrives at a new
psychology of gender that emphasises relationships and helps us to
understand our own gender identity and that of those around us.
What is the difference between sex and gender? What is the impact
of gender-role stereotypes on our lives, our relationships and the
world? What does gender mean to you? The Psychology of Gender looks
at our biology, history and culture to consider the impact of
gender roles and stereotypes, and addresses the 'dilemmas' we have
regarding gender in a post-modern world. It offers a unique
perspective on gender through storytelling and explores ideas
around transgender and cisgender identities and androgyny, tackling
hidden assumptions and helping us make sense of the world of
gender. By examining the future of gender, The Psychology of Gender
offers a platform for further exploration, and arrives at a new
psychology of gender that emphasises relationships and helps us to
understand our own gender identity and that of those around us.
For those battle-scarred veterans of self-help books, psychologist
Dr Gary Wood has answers that actually work. He argues that for
real changes in the life of real people we need real psychology. In
Don't Wait for Your Ship to Come In, Swim Out to Meet It, he
presents an end to 'yo-yo self helping. This is a complete
step-by-step program for personal development, based on the
life-coaching techniques and evidence-based psychology that have
made him immensely popular on British radio, TV and magazines.
Written in his trademark, fun, conversational Dr Wood offers a
wealth of tools and techniques for positive lasting change
illustrated with exercises, quizzes and anecdotes. It covers
everything from relaxation, to self-talk, to creative
visualization, to goal setting. It also contains tools for
enhancing anyone's creative capacity for change and overcoming
self-sabotage. Throughout, the book focuses on personal strengths
and solutions and contains tools for conducting a complete life
review. Dr Gary Wood offers the challenge 'It's your life so take
it personally'. This comprehensive, practical guide is a must for
anyone who is truly serious about personal growth, empowerment and
change.
How can we improve our sense of wellbeing? What explains the
current wellbeing boom? What does wellbeing mean to you? The
Psychology of Wellbeing offers readers tools to navigate their own
wellbeing and understand what makes a 'good life'. Using
self-reflection and storytelling, it explores how trust affects
psychological and emotional wellbeing, considers how stress and
inequality impact our psychological wellbeing, and how trends such
as positive psychology influence our understanding of happiness. In
a world where the 'wellness economy' is big business, The
Psychology of Wellbeing shows how we can question and make sense of
information sources, and sheds light on the wellness, self-care and
self-help industry.
52 Solutions for Those Who Need a 25 Hour Day is for leaders who
are serious about improving day to day effectiveness. Written by a
professionally certified coach with an international clientele of
executives and leaders, 52 Solutions will help you actively
practice the fundamentals of good leadership while daily increasing
your capacity to work and lead more effectively.
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