A beginner's roadmap to mindfulness made for the fast-paced real world. Major changes are a part of life, yet dealing with them can be overwhelming. Mindfulness is a simple way to navigate the difficulties you face with more clarity and courage. Real-World Mindfulness for Beginners was written particularly for those who are new to mindfulness and are having trouble with the ups and downs of daily life. In Real-World Mindfulness for Beginners you'll find: Simple mindfulness techniques that take only minutes or seconds to work into your busy day Expert guidance from 10 of the most trusted mindfulness teachers in the country for dealing with anxiety and stress, anger and hurt, grief and loss, and more Chapters organized by common challenges to find and apply helpful mindfulness practices where you need them most Edited by Brenda Salgado, mindfulness advocate and founder of The Nepantla Center for Healing and Renewal, this curated collection of mindfulness practices will help you unearth the inner strength to handle life's curve balls as they come, wherever you may be.

"must read" - Adela Nieves, Traditional Health Practitioner, Taino (Indigenous Peoples of the Caribbean) Caring - Volunteering - Always too much work to do - Burnout Does this sound familiar? Burnout is a vicious cycle. Naomi Ortiz went through this cycle many times before she realized: This Is Not Working. Sustaining Spirit shows how she broke the cycle of burnout and brought balance into her life. "Sustaining Spirit takes us on a poetic and layered journey"- Lisa Hoffman, International Human Rights Activist Naomi provides us with a guide to self-care, sharing her journey and the strategies she's learned from interviewing over 30 social justice activists. "beautifully crafted and exquisitely written" - Melanie Morrison, Allies for Change Here's a taste of this remarkable book: "We live in a world where there is a raging storm swirling around our bodies all of the time. Wind blowing so hard we can't catch our breath. Do not get blown away in this raging storm. We need you. You have so many gifts to give. ¿Y dónde está tu ombligo? Where are you rooted? How does one grow roots in the midst of this storm, you ask? Growing our roots is a leap of faith. We must trust ourselves that where our roots wander and how deep they grow is just right. In knowing where our roots grow, in tending to how and where they spread, we make a commitment to ourselves that we can survive here. Self-care is a practice of returning. Of remembering. Of noticing. Be gentle. When living in a way where many truths exist at once, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the possibilities and the complexity. Accept all of who you are because this is the place where you begin, the essential truth of your nature. You are precious, and it's up to you to carry this preciousness centered in your heart. I carry mine tenderly, wrapped up in an old piece of cloth my grandmother embroidered with the sun and stars. Sometimes, remembering I'm precious takes all the courage I have. Sometimes, it'll take all the courage you have too." "activists from every movement can gain strength from Sustaining Spirit" - Alice Wong, Founder, Disability Visibility Project(TM) Wow. Powerful words. Uplifting. Providing a light during challenging times. Sustaining Spirit includes wisdom from over 30 leaders representing different communities including: adrienne maree brown (author of Emergent Strategy) Erin Blanding (WE Movement) Cristy Chung (Move to End Violence) Debra Erenberg (Amnesty International) Adam Maltby (social worker) Adi Afek (reproductive justice activist) Emma Fialka-Feldman (inclusion educator) Hillary Jorgensen (Colorado Progressive Coalition) Janice Felka, (author, What Matters: Reflections on Disability, Community and Love) Jennifer Thomas (Institute for Educational Leadership) Kellie Haigh (MSW, disability activist) Kim Borowicz (Independent Living Research Utilization) Lisa Hoffman (international human rights activist) Melinda Haus (Justice Moves), Micah Fialka-Feldman (Through the Same Door) Rachel Scoggins (artist, educator) Rahnee Patrick (ADAPT and Access Living, Chicago) Rich Feldman (James and Grace Lee Boggs Center) Sarah Triano (disability rights activist) "A guide book for activists and leaders in social justice movements." - Erin Blanding, WE.org

Taking Flight provides the essential information students with disabilities will need to be successful in college. Rather than just focusing on the academic skills needed in college, Taking Flight addresses college as a system that needs to be mastered and the strategies and self-awareness needed to be successful. Thus, it explores topics including: The concept of disability Self-expression The college bureaucracy Roommate relationships And having fun! Perry T. LaRoque explores these topics by using personal stories, humor, frank advice, and years of expertise. Taking Flight addresses the truly relevant topics and issues needed for happiness and success in college and provides readers with not only how to do well in the system, but how to overcome a system not designed for today's diverse learners.

Proven strategies for strengthening executive functioning skills and overcoming adult ADHD symptoms Executive functioning skills--including focus, organization, stress management, and more--are critical to succeeding in all aspects of your life. Whether you've just been diagnosed with ADHD or you've lived with it your entire life, you know that developing these skills can be a challenge. Thriving with Adult ADHD offers a toolbox of information, assessments, and evidence-based exercises to help you build this mental skill set and take control of your ADHD. Make real, sustainable changes with practical guidance and activities for sharpening your memory and attention, learning to plan and organize, strengthening your mental flexibility, enhancing your emotional regulation, improving your impulse control, and living your best life. This adult ADHD book includes: Executive functioning overview--Learn what executive functioning is, how it relates to ADHD, and how these exercises can help you develop it. Solutions for all settings--Discover actionable advice for managing ADHD symptoms at home, at work, and in relationships. Self-assessments--Identify your personal strengths and weaknesses with quick self-evaluations. Don't let ADHD symptoms hold you back. Gain the skills you need to achieve your goals with help from Thriving with Adult ADHD.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * MORE THAN 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD The first ever self-development book to help millions of people around the globe transform their lives using humor, irreverence, and the occasional curse word--now updated and expanded for its 10th anniversary with a brand-new foreword, reader's guide, and more! In this refreshingly entertaining guide to reshaping your mindset and your life, mega-bestselling author and world-traveling success coach Jen Sincero serves up 27 bite-sized chapters full of hilarious and inspiring stories, sage advice, loving yet firm kicks in the rear, and easy-to-implement exercises to help you:   Identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want. Shift your energy and attract what you desire. Create a life you totally love. And start creating it NOW. Make some damn money already. The kind you've never made before.   By the end of You Are a Badass, you'll understand how to blast past what's holding you back, make some serious changes, and start living the kind of life that once seemed impossible.