Author: Ekram Haque
Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
ISBN: 1489719547
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 83
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The prevalence of evil has clouded our vision and our judgment, causing us to sink in despair. We are unable to see that there is also good in this world. We are forgetting to be hopeful, positive, and optimistic. This book demonstrates that the good is more powerful than the evil, no matter how prevalent the latter is. It implores us to never stop hoping, thinking positive, and being optimistic in the face of despair and evil. And it reminds us that religion, science, and our own innate nature testify to the power of hope, positivity, and optimism.
Author: G.D. Budhiraja
Publisher: Fusion Books
ISBN: 8128828045
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Leading a split life has been one of the greatest problems down the ages and that is why the humanity seems sick today. We view worldly and non-worldly things as separate endues. Meditation and love, loneliness and relationship, sex and silence cannot be viewed separately. Whether it is a monk or family man, both suffer equal amount of pain. We need to develop an integrated personality. Only an integrated person can be authentic. When there is chasm between awareness and expression in our behaviour, we become un-authentic. Retain your individuality and recognize your uniqueness. Then you will be an integrated and happy person. Born in 1931, G.D. Budhiraja is a graduate with an in service diploma in management-equivalent to an MBA. He retired as a Senior Management Analyst from the Ministry of Planning, Government of India, in 1989. Presently, he is a name to reckon with as a management consultant in the private sector. Fully trained in yoga for over 30 years, Mr. Budhiraja has been doing research on topics related to health, happiness and self improvement. Many of the observations made in this book are based on his practical experiences. Mr. Budhiraja is also the author of the books The Natural Way of Healthy Aging, Art of Happy-living and Stay Younger for Longer.
Author: RICHARD MAJORS
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135700230
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 286
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Exclusion and miseducation of black children is endemic in the US and UK. This book takes a long, hard look at the two countries and uncovers what they can learn from each other in their approaches to tackling this problem. The material in the book is the result of extensive work with educators, researchers and scholars working in the area of education and disaffection in the US and the UK. Richard Majors and his contributors are at the vanguard of research into this topic and this book is one of the most important titles published on the education of black children in recent times. Gathering together the issues and looking at real-world approaches, this book does not simply advance the debate: it tables some serious solutions to serious problems. This is a ground-breaking book based on cutting-edge research from writers and experts recognised the world over for their expertise. People will take note of what this book has to say.
Author: Corinna Assmann
Publisher: Narr Francke Attempto Verlag
ISBN: 3823303899
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 327
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Narrative plays a central role for individual and collective lives - this insight has arguably only grown at a time of multiple social and cultural challenges in the 21st century. The present volume aims to actualize and further substantiate the case for literature and narrative, taking inspiration from Vera Nünning's eminent scholarship over the past decades. Engaging with her formative interdisciplinary work, the volume seeks to explore potentials of change through the transformative power of literature and narrative - to be harnessed by individuals and groups as agents of positive change in today's world. The book is located at the intersection of cognitive and cultural narratology and is concerned with the way literature affects individuals, how it works at an intersubjective level, enabling communication and community, and how it furthers social and cultural change.
Author: Padmakali Banerjee
Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
ISBN: 9789352807017
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Power of Positivity: Optimism and the 7th Sense introduces the concept of optimism as the ‘seventh sense’. Highlighting the milestone achievements of world leaders in various domains, represented as harbingers of optimism, it acts as a beacon of hope and inspiration for readers to move forward with relentless fervor and spirit. The myriad facets of human life such as emotions, relationships and accomplishments are artfully expressed through anecdotal narrations. This book virtually acts as a handbook and a toolkit enabling readers to practice optimism in real life. It includes an assessment tool that helps individuals know their ‘optimism quotient’ providing them with valuable insights for achieving success. It provides the reader with a complete model for cultivating the spirit of optimism. The objective is to empower youth into becoming creative, innovative and accomplished beings and transform the world into a place full of positivity, peace and happiness. The book empowers readers from all walks of life—youth, practitioners, entrepreneurs and leaders—to effectively navigate today’s dynamic world characterized by innovation and disruptive technology with flexibility. Optimistic individuals have the miraculous power to realize their potential and fulfil their compelling dreams. It propels individuals towards sustainability, differentiation and overall success and well-being.
Author: Christian van Nieuwerburgh
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 152978655X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 182
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Many universities around the world are seeing how they can use theories of positive psychology to help students cope well with the ever-increasing stresses of modern-day life and university. This practical, hands-on book will help you understand, experience and put into practice skills and strategies to improve and sustain your wellbeing so that you can thrive throughout your time at university. With enough scientific theory and knowledge for you to understand why it works, our focus is on practical activities that will make a difference in your life. Edited and authored by practising university teachers of the science of wellbeing, this textbook is essential reading for any student, whether you are studying positive psychology or just navigating university life. Each chapter explores a key area of positive psychology and provides activities to enhance your wellbeing and contribute to that of other people. Covering topics from identifying your strengths to mindfulness, and from dealing with adversity to the importance of play, this book will help you move from surviving to thriving at university. Christian van Nieuwerburgh is Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the Centre for Positive Psychology and Health at the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, and Global Director of Growth Coaching International. Paige Williams is an Honorary Fellow of the Centre for Positive Psychology and an Associate of Melbourne Business School at the University of Melbourne.
Author: Aidin Brown
Publisher: Sahfyer Life Management Inc
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 70
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Come on a transformative journey in What's Next? Moving Forward with Optimism and Positivity towards HOPE! This guidebook is a beacon of light for individuals facing life's struggles, adversity, and societal challenges. Whether you're navigating personal hardships or championing social change, this book will be your roadmap to cultivating hope and resilience. In a world often clouded by uncertainty, this book offers more than just comfort. It provides inspiration, motivation, and practical tips to tap into the power of hope in overcoming life's toughest trials. You’ll discover how to harness your emotional and mental strength – taking meaningful action in both personal and professional spheres. But this book isn’t just a pacifier or an attempt to offer reassurance. It is an empowering manuscript that is steeped with insights and responsive guidance. If you’re looking for a source of renewal, positive energy, and upliftment, this book is for you. Plus, your journey doesn't end with reading. In fact, the closing pages will be symbolic of the start of an adventure that is filled with newfound optimism and purpose. In these uncertain times, know this: you are not alone in your challenges. I won’t just tell you what's next. I’ll show you how to shape it. Are you ready to carve out the path to a brighter, more optimistic future? Then, let’s dive in…together!
Author: David Buchanan
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1529725909
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 563
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Organization politics can be seen as a game in which players compete for different kinds of territory such as status, power, and influence. In Power, Politics and Organizational Change, David Buchanan and Richard Badham ask: What’s the relevance of politics to change and innovation? What kind of game is this? What, if any, are the rules? How is the game played? What ethical issues arise? Should one play this game to win, and if so, how? How can you develop political expertise? The third edition has been thoroughly updated and revised. This includes discussion of current trends heightening the importance of developing political will and skill in a post-truth era, the rise of ‘new power’, the role of ‘BS busting’, the power of storytelling, and the politics of speaking up.
Author: Carol Graham
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069123390X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Why hope matters as a metric of economic and social well-being In a society marked by extreme inequality of income and opportunity, why should economists care about how people feel? The truth is that feelings of well-being are critical metrics that predict future life outcomes. In this timely and innovative account, economist Carol Graham argues for the importance of hope—little studied in economics at present—as an independent dimension of well-being. Given America’s current mental health crisis, thrown into stark relief by COVID, hope may be the most important measure of well-being, and researchers are tracking trends in hope as a key factor in understanding the rising numbers of “deaths of despair” and premature mortality. Graham, an authority on the study of well-being, points to empirical evidence demonstrating that hope can improve people’s life outcomes and that despair can destroy them. These findings, she argues, merit deeper exploration. Graham discusses the potential of novel well-being metrics as tracking indicators of despair, reports on new surveys of hope among low-income adolescents, and considers the implications of the results for the futures of these young adults. Graham asks how and why the wealthiest country in the world has such despair. What are we missing? She argues that public policy problems—from joblessness and labor force dropout to the lack of affordable health care and inadequate public education—can’t be solved without hope. Drawing on research in well-being and other disciplines, Graham describes strategies for restoring hope in populations where it has been lost. The need to address despair, and to restore hope, is critical to America’s future.
Author: Solitaire Townsend
Publisher: Unbound Publishing
ISBN: 1911586386
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 262
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What if saving the world was good for you? That’s my promise in The Happy Hero. That you can be happier and healthier simply by making a difference to the world around you. I call this formula ‘positive+action’, and after decades of researching, writing about and living positive+action I’ve become convinced this the answer to enjoying a better life. I want to tell you stories of the people who have already discovered this secret. And set out the principles for how to feel good by doing good. Which sounds simple. Except that there’s so much that needs to change, where do you even start? Everyday our media finds another international crisis or health scare, another predator or disaster. We are subject to an overwhelming barrage of fear and negativity each time we open our phones or switch on the TV. We have been trained out of happiness by these stories and turned into the victims of our own lives rather than the heroes. The Happy Hero will offer a simple solution: stop worrying about the world and start making it better. Because new research shows that trying to make a difference, even in the smallest ways, can extend your life, improve your relationships and even help you recover from a cold! And luckily, many of the changes we need to make to build a better world, we should want to do anyway. In The Happy Hero I’ll share the emerging evidence of how heroism can make you happy. I’ll also provide practical examples for getting started. This book will even take on the most intractable and complicated problem facing all of us: climate change. And we’ll discover how solving it will solve so much more. The UK’s top medical journal recently reported that the best way to protect your heart and slim your waistline is to count the carbon rather than calories in your food. The US Military insists that renewable energy will make our countries energy independent and help reduce conflict by providing cheaper sources of power to the poorest. In our own lives, we know that saving energy simply saves money. Together we can cut even huge challenges like climate change down to size. And every step and every action will come with their own reward.
