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Menopause is a natural biological process that should not make you feel anxious or depressed about this new phase in your life. Apart from the misconceptions that are out there, women often find it difficult to deal with this chapter in their lives because up until now, it has always been treated as a taboo topic. It’s a fact: Women gain an average of 10-15 pounds during menopause and although this weight gain is often blamed on hormonal changes, the reasons are actually varied. Meaning it can be managed!

Ninety-eight percent of men admit to having fantasies about someone other than their partner. Eighty percent of women do too! So where is the line? Infidelity is a far more complex psychological matter than just someone straying because they aren’t happy in their relationship. Regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, level of commitment, or type of affair, you will need help if you want to help your partner and yourself. It’s not going to be easy, nor should it be. But for anyone who is genuinely sorry and prepared to make the effort, nothing is impossible!

Are you dealing with a difficult ex who’s ruining your kids’ childhoods? Does it feel impossible to be happy because of this, not being able to see a way out? Are the challenges of co-parenting too difficult that you feel lost and hopeless? You probably feel like you want to scream from the top of a mountain or pull your hair out because of the stress.

Imagine the pain and devastation of discovering your partner has had an affair. The betrayal, the hurt, and the feeling of being torn apart from the person you once loved. You may feel like your world has been turned upside down, leaving you wondering if your relationship can ever be healed. But what if there was a way to mend the wounds and rebuild trust? This groundbreaking book reveals the secrets to healing your spouse after an affair, from understanding their perspective to providing the necessary support.

If you're an empath or a highly sensitive person, you're probably extremely tired of hearing this throughout your whole life. We live in a world that is constantly telling us to toughen up. But here's the thing: Being an empath isn't something you can just turn off. There's no switch that you can flip to make it all go away. It’s hardwired into your very being, an integral part of who you are. It's not something you can change about yourself, nor should you.

The learning experience needs a major overhaul. With all the issues facing higher education and workplace learning, why is there so much resistance to change? The world is moving at warp speed, yet learning leaders struggle in keeping pace with the skills and mindsets that are necessary to lead people and organizations in the 21st century. We’ve found ourselves operating within the confines of an imaginary box where it’s safe, familiar, easy. But this ‘safety zone’ is a metaphor for complacency, which is the kiss of death for any industry.

Dealing with marital infidelity can shake your sense of identity and your trust in people. When planning a future together and vowing to be faithful, no one thinks they’ll ever go through these hard moments. Yet some of us do and it can be a tough and shameful struggle. But the good news is - even if you might not be inclined to believe this now - you can find emotional healing and closure.

Are you stuck in a relationship with a toxic person? Are you constantly questioning yourself and your own sanity? Well, you may be the victim of a common manipulation technique called gaslighting. But don't worry. You are not alone.

This book empowers you with the tools to discover your partner and develop the type of connection that will deepen and stabilize your relationship.

You never thought you'd experience burnout. Even worse, you can't seem to find a way out. Yet, responsibilities and commitments too often cause women to neglect their health. If you've been saying to yourself, one more year and I'll slow down, there's something you should know. According to studies, nearly 50 percent of women confess to experiencing burnout. They report that stress levels increase every year, and have intensified following the pandemic

Dealing with marital infidelity can shake your sense of identity and your trust in people. Adultery is a traumatic experience to go through, no matter what side you're on - the cheater or the cheated one. When planning a future together and vowing to be faithful, no one thinks they’ll ever go through these hard moments. Yet some of us do, and it can be a tough and shameful struggle. The good news is there are many ways to fix and even strengthen the trust in you, your spouse, and your marriage.

In 2008, a study published in the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, Vol. 7, Issue 1, conducted by R.J. Bischoff, confirmed that communication is the key ingredient to relationship satisfaction and stability. This book empowers you with the tools to be your authentic self, develop the right attitude to attract the partner you deserve, and build the type of connection that will deepen and stabilize your relationship.

Where to Start! We need to heal our relationship with stuff and our obsession with buying and hoarding possessions to greater and lesser extremes. People continue to fill their homes and storage units with possessions that they don’t have any real use for and yet continue to shop and get themselves into severe debt, leading to a miserable and unfulfilled life. The key to living a peaceful and sane life is to have; a loving relationship with ourselves, our living space, the environment and the possessions we bring into those three spaces.

The journey to find love can have its challenges. Dating, nowadays, is mostly done online, where people meet through apps that promise to help them find the right person with a simple swipe. However, for most of us, finding the right person is never that easy. But don’t let that discourage you, as most “great things don’t come easy, but they’re worth waiting for”.

If you want to gain a clear understanding of yourself, your feelings, and the people around you through journaling, then this is the book you need. All you need is 10 minutes a day with this journal to change your life.

A must-have audiobook for college students. Does your daily diet consist of procrastination, self-flagellation, and empty promises to do better next time? Imagine the toll this is taking on your psyche - not to mention your grades. Want to change your pattern without becoming a no-fun study nerd? Of course, it's a no-brainer! Buy a copy of this audiobook! Take a fun personality quiz! Once you know your style, head on over to the section dedicated to you. There you'll discover a treasure trove of tips and insights to help you curb your procrastination and ace your assignments.

Casual racism and invisible biases affect us all and are our downfall. It is an individual effort to get educated about race, generational, and systematic advantages and disadvantages. Rising above the challenges and learn to treat each other with respect and dignity.

From shyness to charisma. Do you consider yourself to be an introvert? Ever felt shy at a meeting? Have you felt anxious about interacting with others? Gotten cold feet before making a speech? Would you like to socialize more? Be the center of attention at a party? Or maybe push sales through the roof or be the favorite employee at work?

Managing stress requires effort and commitment on your part, but this one-stop resource for pregnancy stress will accompany you every step of the way to make sure you and your baby are safe and healthy.

Either you are socially anxious, shy in the presence of others, or just want to improve your social life and reach your goals, small or big, this book is for you. Also, you can help a teen or an adult suffering from shyness, loneliness, or social anxiety by offering them this easy-to-understand guide.