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Stoic virtues volume 2
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The four virtues -- Introduction -- Part I: The exterior (the body) -- Part II: The inner domain (the temperament) -- Part III: The magisterial (the soul).
"In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it. To master anything,...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Discover the origins of self-control in your brain. Explore what the research has to say about its role in helping you succeed in life, handle tough situations, and thrive in society. Examine an evolutionary explanation for cases of impaired self-control like ADHD.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In any stage of recovery, the question arises again and again: "How do I just stop doing something that feels like such a fundamental part of my life?" In this illuminating video, Dr. Reid Hester, a leading expert in evidence-based substance abuse treatment, shares his philosophy that all our not-so-healthy addictions and bad habits--including heavy drinking, smoking, overeating, and procrastination--can be changed following the same basic principles....
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Seventh-grader Selah Godfrey knows that to be "normal" she has to keep her feelings tightly controlled when people are around, but after hitting a fellow student, she needs to figure out just what makes her different--and why that is ok. Told in verse.
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PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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"Social and emotional learning (SEL) requires students to develop critical skills that will help them thrive in any environment and build healthy relationships. With a focus on the SEL concept of self-management, this book introduces students to impulse control and self-regulation, two skills that align with the CASEL critical competencies. Told through an age-appropriate lens of support and encouragement, this guide helps students understand impulse...
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Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Universal
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Even sheep get nervous sometimes! A kid-friendly introduction to self-soothing and mindfulness, Breathe Deep, Little Sheep is about a little sheep and his friends learning simple tricks for feeling calm and in control when they feel anxious. From deep breaths and visualizations to mindfulness breaks, this gentle rhyming tale offers everyday strategies that help promote kids' emotional well-being."--Back of book.
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Gemstone dragons volume 2
Language
English
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"Ruby is the youngest Gemstone Dragon and very passionate about being the best. But when an attempt at showing off turns into a dangerous forest fire, will Ruby be able to master her power?"--
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Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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"Self-discipline is the key to achievement. Whether you're learning an instrument, training as an athlete, advancing academically, or pursuing a healthy lifestyle, self-discipline is essential. This book introduces young readers to self-discipline as a way of cultivating wellness and success at any age. Primary sources highlight athletes and artists who have harnessed their motivation and excelled through self-discipline. Engaging photographs and...
9) Elena rides
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Elena wants to ride her bike. She steadies, she readies. She wobbles, she bobbles . . . KA-BANG! Learning to ride a bike is hard. But Elena can do it. She just has to try, try again.
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Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
As twins Dell and Pete face a series of choices, such as indulging in a sweet treat now rather than enjoying ice cream later with teammates, Dell shares some tips for resisting temptation. Includes note to parents and caregivers about improving self-control.
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Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"I Am a Peaceful Goldfishteaches kids and families about playful breathing techniques that we can use to overcome our anxiety and feel calm and grounded. When we are overcome with emotions, our breath--and a bit of imagination--can bring us back to a peaceful place. In this simple story, two children learn how to settle their feelings with imaginative breathing techniques, pretending they are elephants, flowers, even dragons! This charming book teaches...
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Language
English
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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
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Rosen YA
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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"As children mature into teenagers, they develop connections beyond friendship with peers. Navigating romance is tough, while breakups can be demoralizing. Jealousy can cloud relationships that have ended, but also ones that are just beginning or going strong. This book helps teens with the sometimes intense emotions surrounding getting together and splitting up, empowering readers to solve their problems constructively, with empathy, and to seek...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Start by considering physical activities that can contribute to mental development; for instance, the value of getting kids involved in activities that promote self-awareness and self-control such as tae kwon do or yoga. Learn principles of science that should be kept in mind when sifting through the flood of available advice and information about parenting.
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English
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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...
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Publisher
Gildan Media Corp
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
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 new 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 what willpower
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She Writes Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"We all tell ourselves stories about who we are. Many of these stories are self-critical and disempowering. Through the practice of self-compassion, we can rewrite these stories and become more authentic and powerful versions of ourselves--transforming not only our own lives, but also the lives of those around us. In short and personal pieces, Marianne Ingheim tells the story of how the practice of self-compassion has changed her life in ways big...
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