"Shahroo Izadi has a revolutionary message: treating yourself kindly is the only way to make changes that last. Self-compassion and self-understanding are the keys to transforming your life. Combining her own therapeutic style, personal experiences, and techniques learned from working in the field of substance abuse, she shares simple steps that strengthen your willpower like a muscle, allowing you to sustain your motivation and make lasting change...

fThe resident psychology experts on Goop offer a program to reach one's potential by activating aspirations, sparking creativity and resilience, transcending negative thoughts and circumstances, and live a live of meaning and engagement.

A respected psychologist presents an anecdotal analysis of the role of coercion in modern culture while introducing the tactics of leading persuasion experts, from magicians and religious leaders to advertisers and con men.

"From cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Christian Jarrett, a fascinating book exploring the science of personality and how we can change ourselves for the better"--

A leading neuroplasticity researcher and the coauthor of the groundbreaking books Brain Lock and The Mind and the Brain, Jeffrey M. Schwartz has spent his career studying the structure and neuronal firing patterns of the human brain. He pioneered the first mindfulness-based treatment program for people suffering from OCD, teaching patients how to achieve long-term relief from their compulsions. For the past six years, Schwartz has worked with psychiatrist...

"Award-winning Wharton Professor and Choiceology podcast host Katy Milkman has devoted her career to the study of behavior change. In this ground-breaking book, Milkman reveals a proven path that can take you from where you are to where you want to be, with a foreword from psychologist Angela Duckworth, the best-selling author of Grit. Set audacious goals. Foster good habits. Create social support. You've surely heard this advice before. If you've...

Business leaders say they want creativity and need real innovation in order to thrive in a competitive world, yet chronically reject creative solutions and often embrace the familiar. Could it be that people love but also hate creative ideas? Could the "best practices" that organizations employ to manage innovation inadvertently kill innovation? Mueller provides a four-step process to help you disrupt your current mindset and recognize creative opportunity,...

"All beginnings are lovely", a French proverb reminds us, but intimacy is not about this initial "Velcro stage" of relationships. It is only when we stay in relationships over time--whether by necessity or by choice--that our capacity for intimacy is truly put to the test. Nor is the challenge of intimacy limited to the subject of romantic pairings. A primary Love relationship reflects only one opportunity for intimacy in a world this is rich with...

Offers stories, scriptural principles, and advice encouraging readers to never give up on themselves or God, regardless of the setbacks or obstacles that they encounter.