Half Full

In this fascinating book, Columbia University research scientist and psychoanalyst Susan Vaughan argues that our fundamental view of life as half empty or half full is determined by our capacity for emotional self-modulation. Based on her years of experience as a therapist and researcher, Dr. Vaughan shows how a sense of control over feelings like anger, anxiety, sadness, and even elation promotes optimism and well being. In contrast, feeling out of control makes us pessimistic and glum. Dr. Vaughan asserts that the roots of self-control are laid down through early interactions with caretakers, everyday experiences that literally shape the neural circuitry of the brain. The pictures of self and other formed in the first three years establish the basis for mood modulation in later life. How to limit the impact of early life and reshape our neural circuitry for effective mood modulation is the promise, and the gift, of this book. A convivial and accessible writer, Vaughan engages the reader in a conversation about what really determines whether we see the proverbial glass-as well as ourselves and the world around us-as half empty or half full.

Multi-millionaires are not supposed to write poetry. It offends against natural justice. But following a life-threatening illness, Felix Dennis, the man behind the magazine publishing powerhouse responsible for The Week and Maxim found himself scribbling lines in the oddest situations - in business meetings, at social functions, on aeroplanes and even in his sleep.

Half Full is an invitation to take a pause. To sit still for a minute, put your feet up, and drink in the words and pictures that can replenish your soul and help you to recognize your many blessings. With 42 photographs of everyday objects looked at from different angles, plus quirky, original meditations about looking on the lighter side. These mini essays are based on quotations from wise teachers throughout history such as Helen Keller, Dolly Parton, Mark Twain, Winston Churchill, Emily Dickinson, Katharine Hepburn, and the author's great-grandmother. And each and every one includes a tidbit of food for thought, a piece of advice, or something to do, such as 'Look for an opportunity in a difficulty that's been dogging you.' Isn't it time to give up that half-empty glass?

Self Help Author Chris Edwards pens a step by step playbook, taking you on a journey to transform your life to reconnect with yourself and others to a more positive life. No matter your stage in life, or when you started, this book will provide an education and tools to help you achieve your goals more rapidly than you ever thought possible. Edwards's has mentored 100s of people in his professional career to believe in themselves and live a life of passion and success. 90 Days To A Glass Half Full Lifestyle is a program to self-improvement supported with daily quotes: challenging the reader to positive actions. The book is written by author Chris Edwards, whose own life took a U-Turn. Along the way, he discovered the power of and strength in positivity through daily affirmations and structure in practice. The book highlights affirmations and stories of how the value of employment paired with building self-esteem changed the lives of individuals seeking a second chance from drugs, incarceration or negative life events to a rebounded life. Excerpt: “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t do.” “Excerpt: Begin the day: How does the quote apply to me or what comes to mind when reading the quote? The power of positive affirmations are key to building one’s self esteem and self-love. Being exposed to individuals with a significantly complex or complicated histories; I came to learn and appreciate the power or words, quotes, self-esteem and growth. I made a midlife mistake that ended up putting me onto path or journey of learning. That mistake detoured my life and life experiences but, in the end, it led me to a path of meeting some amazing women and personally growing along the way.” Excerpt: “Success Story “Why are you here? ...It was 2016 and I had just started my job. I’d been unemployed for some time due to.... ultimately, we began believing in ourselves... ”This book is our journal of affirmations or quotes that were a part of the path we took together. I hope our story and the thoughts, quotes or affirmations to follow help the reader in their journey forward to a path of a life with a glass half full. Enjoy the path to positivity with your purchase of our book today. Other books by this author include “2 Hours Unplugged: Unplug & Reconnect”, “Removing Barriers to State Occupational Licenses To Enhance Entrepreneurial Job Growth: Out of Prison, Out of Work”, and a series in partnership with co-author Rene Sepulveda entitled “Coach Robert Sepulveda: The Historical Crossroads of Football, Track & Field and Cross Country In Building New Mexico Pride.” Readers can continue the program beyond the book by reading Edwards 90 Days to A Glass Half Full Lifestyle Daily Quotes published on his column at the www.AlamogordoTownNews.com Executive Coach, CEO and Author, Chris Edwards and 2nd Life Media also has a podcast found at https://open.spotify.com/show/7D0B21d1NfoeNhjzbzW7N2 And the reader can learn more about the author and follow him at https://authorchrisedwards.com/

The streets of the Motor City have never been so mean as P.I. Ben Perkins tracks a missing boy for a dying father. But soon he finds himself tangled in a nest of Skinheads dedicated to racial hatred and offing Ben as soon as possible.

The question of Pessimism vs. Optimism is often misunderstood, or worse yet, misinterpreted. But by taking a childlike and playful approach, we can explore one of humankind's most ancient riddles and learn some of the deeper lessons that The Question can teach each of us.The Question exists, in some form, in every language across the globe, and its origins are as ancient as the human spirit. But does this simple question really tell us if one is a Pessimist or an Optimist? Can we use The Question to help us with finding balance, managing stress, and enjoying life? Using humor and innocence, this book provides us the opportunity to determine the fullness of our own glass, and how to apply it to our daily lives.

Pollyannas take heart, pessimists take note: Recent studies on achievement and well-being show that optimistic behavior contributes to better physical health, greater resilience in the face of life’s twists and turns, and more satisfying relationships. As psychologists Suzanne Segerstrom reveals, optimists lay groundwork for the success they envision. While the rest of us worry whether our goals are attainable, those who practice optimism try to achieve theirs. Breaking Murphy’s Law shows you simple ways to develop the skills that natural-born optimists use to get what they want from life. Dr. Segerstrom helps you break free from the inertia of cynicism and self-doubt and encourages you to engage the world around you. “Doing optimism”--by getting involved, working hard, and enjoying your achievements--establishes a positive feedback loop that’s both personally transformative and self-perpetuating. This practical book imparts the lesson with a mix of humor and intelligence that will convince even the most hardened cynics that Murphy got it wrong.

"A counterintuitive and optimistic reconsideration of the crisis in the American legal profession"--