In Focus, Psychologist and journalist Daniel Goleman, author of the #1 international bestseller Emotional Intelligence, offers a groundbreaking look at today's scarcest resource and the secret to high performance and fulfillment: attention. Combining cutting-edge research with practical findings, Focus delves into the science of attention in all its varieties, presenting a long overdue discussion of this little-noticed and under-rated mental asset....

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 research and combining cutting-edge insights from psychology, economics, neuroscience, and medicine, The Willpower Instinct explains exactly...

"[Offers] parents of children aged 2-13 a ... roadmap to ... discipline, highlighting the fascinating and important connection between the way a parent reacts to misbehavior and a child's neurological development"--

"A Wall Street tech leader explains how small behavioral changes lead to major self-improvement Whether trying to lose weight, save money, or get organized, we're always setting goals and making resolutions but rarely following through on them. Determination and willpower aren't strong enough to defeat our mass of ingrained habits; to succeed we have to learn how to focus our self-control on precise behavioral targets and overwhelm them, according...

"The life you want is in reach, if only you can master the power of focus Anxiety, stress, worry, and fear-these are the mental maladies that literally plague us, contributing not only to our growing unhappiness, but also to physical ailments such as heart disease and obesity when left unmanaged. As Hindu priest and renowned speaker Dandapani shows in this eye-opening and enriching new book, it is only through mastering one skill-the skill of focus-that...

When a big feeling comes along...you can handle it! Sometimes, emotions like anger or jealousy or excitement can seem too big to keep inside. Me and My Feelings is here to tell you: It's okay to have big feelings. And the good news is, you can calm down those strong emotions-so you won't feel like you're going to explode! This book shows you how to stay in control-by breathing deeply, saying positive things to yourself, talking about your feelings,...

"In [this book], Tara Stiles introduces readers to ... ways to bring yoga, meditation, and healthy food into their lives"--

A former Navy SEAL describes the mental and physical disciplines he imposes on himself in order to achieve freedom in all aspects of life.

Self-Control is an important concept for young people to grasp, especially when they are just figuring out what feelings like anger and frustration are. This title presents realistic, everyday situations kids might find themselves in. Colorful images support the simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Includes sections on self-discipline and personal success; business, sales and finances; and the good life. In order to succeed in any of your life goals, you need self-discipline. Unfortunately, most people give in to the two worst enemies of success: they take the path of least resistance, or, they want immediate gratification and don't consider the long-term consequences of the actions they take today. Tracy shows you how to achieve success, and...