Category: Self-help / Motivational / Inspiration / Lifestyle

“Nothing Left to Give” by Shannon Audrey Swales

May 17, 2024

When you’re in healthcare, or in a helping position – be it personally or professionally, it’s automatically assumed that you’re invincible and omniscient. This is especially true if you’re a psychologist – the expectation is that people turn to you for advice, and you’re supposed to know the way forward. In the book, “Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist’s Path Back from Burnout,” Shannon Swales shares personal accounts of her burnout experience as a psychologist – what happened, who she turned to, what she was feeling, how she coped, and what she learned about herself in the process. … More “Nothing Left to Give” by Shannon Audrey Swales

“Two O’Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain” by Helene Sula

May 15, 2024

“Two O’Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain” is a heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of life, written by Helene Sula, a travel writer who has dared to follow her heart. Set against the backdrop of a middle-class life in America and chronicling the journey of a woman who knew in her heart she didn’t want to settle for what she saw as an ‘ordinary’ life; this book relates the author’s transformation from a place of constant setbacks to one of happiness and fulfillment. … More “Two O’Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain” by Helene Sula

“I Call Bullshit” by Becca Christensen

May 15, 2024

“I Call Bullshit: Confronting Betrayals and Reclaiming My Self-Worth” by Becca Christensen tells the poignant story of a young woman who was raised in an unhealthy home where her father sought to control his wife and daughters through anger, and by not allowing them to use their voices to speak up when they didn’t feel safe. Becca Christensen spares no details when she discusses her personal journey from childhood through young adulthood. Readers follow along as she discovers betrayal by her first husband who she thought was her lover and her best friend. She reveals how she found her voice and the path she took to find healing and her voice. … More “I Call Bullshit” by Becca Christensen

“Wings to Rise above Divorce” by Loren Cribbs

May 14, 2024

Surviving marital storms and especially divorce even when amicable, is no walk in the park and many people experience the whirlwind of shock, anger, loneliness, and social isolation. During this turbulent time and after, sound judgment often becomes obscured and if left unaddressed, the feelings of pain and guilt can last a lifetime. Still, within the chapters of “Wings to Rise above Divorce: Finding Forgiveness, Redemption, and Renewal during Turbulent Separations” by Loren Cribbs is a comforting lifeline to help navigate this tempestuous period and live a fulfilling life fixed on faith in God. … More “Wings to Rise above Divorce” by Loren Cribbs

“Valuepreneurs” by Steve Waddell, MBA, PMP

May 14, 2024

Do you have an idea that’s been buzzing around in your mind for a while, and you think it might be the next big thing? Maybe you’ve tried numerous times to turn the idea into a tangible product. Still, you’ve found yourself running out of steam due to a lack of resources or, even worse, the fear of failure. Steve Waddell’s “Valuepreneurs” is the resource that will help you navigate the uncharted waters of successful entrepreneurship. From the very infancy of your idea to launching a tried and tested product into the marketplace, there are many steps to take. By applying his Value-Driven Product Development (VDPD) approach, Waddell ensures a results-based plan of action that will elevate you from “wantrepreneur” to thriving “valuepreneur.” … More “Valuepreneurs” by Steve Waddell, MBA, PMP

“So Who is God Anyway?” by G.S. Payne

May 3, 2024

“So Who is God Anyway? (An (UN)orthodox Theory for Doubters, Skeptics, and Recovering Fundamentalists)” by G.S. Payne is the perfect book for those who go against the grain in “polite society” and enjoy talking about religion. This book boldly blows the lid off a taboo topic and invites you to consume, ponder, and toss around the question of God’s existence and our place, if any, in the universe. If you’re looking for a new worldview or something to stir things up at your next cocktail party, this book just may be it. Wherever you stand on the subject of God, it’s always good to hear different ideas and opinions. If nothing else, it will keep you on your toes. … More “So Who is God Anyway?” by G.S. Payne

“Mental Exercises for Dogs” by Susan Swanson

April 29, 2024

Perfectly targeted for readers with active dogs, “Mental Exercises for Dogs” is a welcome, highly readable, and highly referenceable volume for dog training. Susan Swanson begins by expertly laying out the benefits and impacts of training, quickly followed by how to get to know and read dogs’ styles of communication. Next, Swanson delves into common problems dogs can have, such as jumping and separation anxiety. “Mental Exercises for Dogs” then goes into training from getting set up, to basic commands, and even to some advanced techniques. A clear set of resources and a glossary of key terms round out this volume. … More “Mental Exercises for Dogs” by Susan Swanson

“The Amazon Author Formula” by Penny C. Sansevieri

April 26, 2024

Penny Sansevieri, author of “The Amazon Author Formula: Insider Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Selling More Books!” is well known in the book marketing and book launching ‘verse, and with good reason. She’s the CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts Inc., as well as an Adjunct Professor at NYU, she’s also a best-selling author and an internationally recognized book publicist. Her company is one of the leaders in the publishing industry and has been around for as long as I can remember.

So, as far as I’m concerned, she’s got the creds, and she’s a voice I respect. … More “The Amazon Author Formula” by Penny C. Sansevieri