Psychology

Does peaking in high school ruin you for life? Was Miley Cyrus right, is it all about the climb (when it comes to building a career?) And what - scientifically - is the best way to mend a broken heart? Comedian Suzi Ruffell is considering life's big questions. In this brutally honest, funny, and often moving memoir, Suzi winningly tells her life story, and asks a host of experts to answer the tricky questions it prompts along the way. Diamond life advice comes from the likes of Elizabeth Day, Dolly Alderton, Charlene Douglas, Laura Bates, Dr Kirren Schnack, and more.

In the nine lectures of Slow Down: How Doing Nothing Makes Us Better Humans, Constance Kassor, of Lawrence University in Wisconsin, shows you how to do what so many of us desperately need: Take a step back, reassess your priorities, and take some time for yourself. Each lecture focuses on an area in which you can learn how to form better habits, striking a balance between what needs to be done and what you need to thrive. These areas include getting better sleep, cultivating relationships, engaging in creative tasks, incorporating mindfulness into your everyday routine, and much more.

Envy Enlightened is a four-hour audiobook narrated by Faith Salie that will teach you how to listen to your envy and make it work for you, not against you. You'll learn how to destigmatize and normalize envy—because it is normal—and how it can often help you reach your full potential.

Why I Care is a deeply personal and impactful memoir-cum-manifesto, drawing on Ed’s own profound experiences as a carer and those of countless others he has encountered. Through a blend of heartfelt storytelling, in-depth interviews, and thoughtful analysis, Ed sheds light on the often-invisible world of carers and issues a clarion call to society to recognize, support, and lift up the millions of carers who form the backbone of our communities.

En 30 días para establecer mejores límites , Nedra Glover Tawwab, terapeuta y best-seller del New York Times desglosa de manera clara en qué consisten y cómo deben establecerse los límites sanos. Con solo 5 a 10 minutos al día, nos comparte una idea clave con su correspondiente herramienta prática.

Many scientists and doctors believe that there is no such thing as the soul. That there is no part of us that persists beyond death. We are not spiritual in any respect. We are made up of cells and tissue, and completely controlled by a material organ in our heads: the brain. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Michael Egnor makes the case—based on 40 years of practice and over 7,000 brain surgeries—that science has gotten it all wrong.

In every creator’s journey, there comes a stage where mental challenges are bigger than artistic ones—and it can be hard to know where to turn. This insightful book offers a rich source of mental strategies, resilience tips, and practical advice tailored specifically for creatives.

In The Path out of Hell psychotherapist Carolyn Cowan reveals a ground-breaking approach to working with the emotion that hides lurking behind most forms of human suffering: shame. The path you will take through this book will reveal what shame is, how you ended up with it, what you have done with it, and how to create change. It is an epic journey for which Carolyn has a thoroughly road-tested map. The end goal is to ask you to make choice to change and take responsibility for that in a way that you will have never heard, nor conceived of, before.

The groundbreaking science of how and why we talk, and how this ability impacts every area of our lives.

Whether you’ve tried meditation, medication, or self-help with little relief, this guide offers a new, science-based approach that works—gently and effectively. You’ll gain powerful tools to ease anxiety, calm your mind, and regain control—even on your busiest days.

We are used to complaining there is too much anger in the world. But what about the cost of having too little? And what if, instead of fearing anger, we learned to use it wisely? In Good Anger, journalist Sam Parker investigates how one of our most complex emotions became a taboo and the cost that suppressing it has on our mental and physical health, relationships and society. He argues that, rather than trip us up or fill us with shame, anger can be turned into a life-enhancing source of bravery, purpose and self-respect.

Acceptance-Based Emotion Regulation Therapy offers an empirically supported protocol that addresses all key dimensions of emotion regulation using evidence-based strategies drawn from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT), as well as basic behavioral principles—resulting in a treatment that is more targeted and far briefer than comprehensive DBT.

Feeling stuck, repeating emotional patterns, or struggling with relationships? What if healing means embracing parts of yourself you've been taught to suppress? Transformative Shadow Work is your all-in-one guide, workbook, and journal to help you integrate your hidden self, break free from triggers, and embrace self-acceptance.

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. In You Are Not Your Brain, Schwartz and Gladding carefully outline their program.

Enhance your practice and improve outcomes for autistic clients with this indispensable guide by world-leading autism experts Tony Attwood and Maxine Aston. Drawing on research and firsthand accounts from autistic individuals and their partners, it equips therapists with the essential knowledge and practical strategies needed to provide affirming, effective support.

Does it ever feel like there's a hypercritical, negative voice inside your head, telling you that you aren't good enough, pretty enough, smart enough, or worthy of success or love? Negative self-talk is all too common, especially for women. This inner critic originally served an important evolutionary purpose—to ensure survival. The problem is, this voice can be difficult to "switch off," leading to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. So, how can you move past negative self-talk and start living with confidence?

In I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Hatred and Realize Why You're Wrong About You, internationally known assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School Dr. Blaise Aguirre tackles the pervasive and often ignored issue of self-hatred. This book provides crucial insights into identifying and overcoming this deeply disturbing feeling, explaining why common practices of "self-care" or "self-love" often fall short in cases where self-hatred has become an integral part of a person's identity.

Befreie dich von Selbstzweifeln und beende die Selbstsabotage. Denn: Du verdienst ein glückliches Leben. Der Ratgeber für ein erfülltes und glückliches Leben: der US-Bestseller, der nicht nur auf TikTok so viele Leben verändert hat – jetzt in aktualisierter Neuausgabe mit erweitertem Übunsteil und spannenden Antworten auf die zahlreichen Fragen seiner Hörer:innen und Leser:innen in aller Welt. Mit Joseph Nguyens US-Bestseller lernst du Selbstzweifel und Ängste zu überwinden und selbstzerstörerische Gewohnheiten loszulassen – ohne dich auf deine Motivation oder Willenskraft verlassen zu müssen.

Dividido por temas de rápida identificação, este guia apresenta conceitos baseados em evidências científicas e ferramentas poderosas para usar nos momentos de maior vulnerabilidade.

Although this behavior is ancient and seems inevitable, by understanding retaliation and violence as an addictive brain-biological process, we can control deadly revenge cravings and save lives. In The Science of Revenge, Yale violence researcher and psychiatry lecturer James Kimmel, Jr., JD, uncovers the truth behind why we want to hurt the people who hurt us, what happens when it gets out of hand, and how to stop it.

Do you find yourself pulling away just when things start to feel real? Maybe you crave closeness, but something inside keeps telling you to run. You don’t mean to push people away — it just happens. Then the guilt and confusion set in. You wonder, “Am I even capable of having a healthy relationship?” If this sounds familiar, you may have an avoidant attachment style — a pattern that silently sabotages intimacy and connection.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is more than just a collection of inflated egos and self-centered behaviors—it is a deeply ingrained psychological pattern that profoundly affects the emotional landscape of everyone it touches. Though often sensationalized or misrepresented in popular culture, NPD is a real and complex mental health condition, marked by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a startling lack of empathy. The stereotypical image of a narcissist may be someone boastful and loud, eager for the spotlight, and unapologetically self-involved.

Con Piensa como un freak, Steven D. Levitt y Stephen J. Dubner han escrito su libro más revolucionario hasta la fecha. Con el sello inconfundible de narración cautivadora y análisis no convencional, nos llevan al interior de su proceso reflexivo y nos enseñan a pensar de manera un poco más productiva, más creativa, más racional, es decir, a pensar como un freak.

Have you ever spent time with someone who seems to make every conversation about themselves? Maybe they constantly talk about their accomplishments, need to be the center of attention, rarely admit when they’re wrong, and seem baffled—or even annoyed—when others express pain or vulnerability. They might appear charming to the outside world, but behind closed doors, interactions with them can feel draining, one-sided, or downright confusing. If this sounds familiar, you may have encountered someone with narcissistic traits.

「心の癖」を知れば、人の行動は変えられる。行動科学をマーケティングに応用する専門家が解き明かす、16と1/2の強力な心理バイアスと、ビジネスにおける実践例。無意識のバイアスが「欲しい」を導く。