Audible Best Seller of 2017 Inc. 11 Great Business Books New York Magazine Best Psychology Books LinkedIn's 12 Books on Leadership to Read Two mavericks in the field of positive psychology deliver a timely message Happiness experts have long told us to tune out our negative emotions and focus instead on mindfulness, positivity, and optimism. Researchers Todd Kashdan, Ph.D., and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos., disagree. Positive emotions alone are not enough. Anger makes us creative, selfishness makes us brave, and guilt is a powerful motivator. The real key to success lies in emotional agility. Drawing upon extensive scientific research and a wide array of real-life examples, The Upside of Your Dark Side will be embraced by business leaders, parents, and everyone else who’s ready to put their entire psychological tool kit to work.

Your shadow is your dark side. It is the part of you that causes you to feel unworthy, not enough, not loveable and ashamed, sad and angry. Most of us have suppressed and denied this side of us, however accepting and nurturing this side of us is crucial if we want to live an authentic, balanced and meaningful life. When we deny the existence of our shadow, it assumes control of our life and works its way into creating a reality of relationship breakdowns, addictions, illness, self-hate, self-harm, and complete disconnection from reality. In this practical and inspiring book, you will discover: • Shadow work under the magnifying glass – understand how it works and why this practice is so essential to self-healing • 6 distinct shadow activities that you can utilize to identify and truly get to know your shadow self • The various types and traits of your shadow – discover the meaning behind your personality and which of your habits are in contributing to the darkness • How to engage in a meaningful conversation with your shadow self – uncover your unhealthy patterns and become more mindful of how you talk to yourself Imagine having a beautiful tool that serves as your trusted companion on this deeply personal journey. This is precisely what you'll find inside this shadow work art therapy guide! Shadow work is the process of exploring and understanding your hidden emotions and traits, helping you achieve a more balanced and complete sense of self.

Every human being has a dark side, their shadow, that they try to hide from the world. It’s human nature to try to hide your insecurities, failures, and imperfections in order to be accepted by society. But you see, the shadow part of your personality is not always a bad thing. In fact, your own shadow could be the key to unlocking a wave of happiness. In this book, you will: • Discover what the shadow means • Learn about the fact that you’ve got a shadow tailing you • Discover all the things that make up the shadowy version of yourself • Understand its place within the process of spiritual awakening • Learn what it means to discover your shadow • Find out the importance of making friends with your shadow • Learn how accepting the shadow key is to spiritual awakening • Discover the importance of the reflection in the mirror through mirror work You might have tried various methods to improve your relationship, but many don't address the deeper layers of our psyche. Many relationship struggles are rooted in subconscious patterns that remain unexamined. Shadow work helps bring these hidden aspects into the light, allowing you to understand and heal them. By addressing these subconscious patterns, you and your partner can gain freedom and empowerment, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling relationship.

Embark on a journey to power and self-mastery with "Unleash Your Dark Side: How to Effectively Utilize Dark Psychology Strategies to Kick Ass and Become the Ultimate Winner in Life." Michael Pace, the thought leader who ingrained 'Dark Psychology' into our societal lexicon, brings you a book that stands as a testament to the might of the mind when unfettered by conventional restraints. This authoritative volume combines two of Pace's amazing works. First, "Strategies for Sabotage: Embracing Your Dark Skills in the Craft of Victory" compels you to unleash your innate skills for triumph. Dispel the fears and moral ambiguities holding you back from victory. This isn't about playing the game; it's about rewriting the rules to guarantee your win. Within these pages, you'll discover how to harness your hidden potential to overpower, outsmart, and outplay every challenge life throws at you. Next, "The Psychology of Not Giving a F--k 101: How to Carefully Choose What You Care About" offers a transformative approach to personal freedom. Stop being paralyzed by petty worries. Learn to assert dominion over your concerns, reserving your energies for what truly matters. This book is your guide to living a life unchained from societal pressures, free from needless stress, and rich with relentless enjoyment. Michael Pace didn't just write books; he crafted a legacy that redefined our understanding of psychological warfare in everyday life. With "Unleash Your Dark Side," you hold the synthesis of his groundbreaking work, a dual offering that will teach you to navigate life's arenas with unmatched skill and unshakable confidence. Claim your power, master the art of selective indifference, and step into a world where you are the ultimate arbiter of your destiny.

The bestselling, beloved classic on how to go into the dark side of yourself to bring out the light -- now with new material. Debbie Ford believes that we each hold within us a trace of every human characteristic that exists, the capacity for every human emotion. We are born with the ability to express this entire spectrum of characteristics. But, Ford points out, our families and our society send us strong messages about which ones are good and bad. So when certain impulses arise, we deny them instead of confronting them, giving them a healthy voice, then letting them go. It is to these feelings that Ford turns our attention, these parts of our selves that don't fit the personae we have created for the rest of the world. She shows us the effects of living in the dark, of keeping all our supposedly unsavory impulses under wraps. We find ourselves disproportionately frustrated and angry at the selfishness of friends, the laziness of colleagues, the arrogance of siblings. When we are unable to reconcile similar impulses in ourselves, Ford explains, we waste our own energy judging others instead of empathizing. But most important, we deny ourselves the power and freedom of living authentically. Through the stories and exercises in The Dark Side of the Light Chasers, Debbie Ford shows us not only how to recognize our hidden emotions, but also how to find the gifts they offer us. This is for fans of Marianne Williamson, Neale Donald Walsch, and Deepak Chopra. The very impulses we most fear may be the key to what is lacking in our lives.

Explore the Dark Side of My Mind with this collection of poetry. These works cover a variety of emotions and poetic styles. Every volume is a new adventure into the life and mind of Briana Blair. Explore feelings of love, hate, fear, hope, pain and everything in between. All of my work arose from things in my own life, whether it was an actual event, a dream, a memory or just the strange roamings of my brain. Each piece has meaning to me, but the reader is left to create their own interpretations. An excellent series, even for those who don’t typically enjoy poetry.

Explore the Dark Side of My Mind with this collection of poetry. These works cover a variety of emotions and poetic styles. Every volume is a new adventure into the life and mind of Briana Blair. Explore feelings of love, hate, fear, hope, pain and everything in between. All of my work arose from things in my own life, whether it was an actual event, a dream, a memory or just the strange roamings of my brain. Each piece has meaning to me, but the reader is left to create their own interpretations. An excellent series, even for those who don’t typically enjoy poetry.

Lewinsky scandals, Major League performance-enhancers, and falling pop-stars aside, Western culture has historically glorified its socio-political leaders and protected the topic of leadership as a virtuous and altruistic element on some traditionalist's pedestal. This book is a cunning and frank departure from that old-school philosophy. Be prepared for a serious exploration of today's unabridged and blurred-line leadership, as defined by the tongue-in-cheek commentary of one of America's rising stars in the topical arena. Laden with analysis of villains from Saddam Hussein to Jeffrey Dahmer, and peppered with analogies featuring bad Brad Pitt films and corporate failures, Dark Side Leadership is a new topic for boardrooms and bars alike that is set in a smart and editorial style. It is recommended reading for anyone anticipating the 'hope and change' of the 21st Century, or debating a raid of petty cash at the same time. Aside from that, it is conventional, yet intellectual fun. www.darksideleadership.com

“Ah Jeeeze, not another book about Autism.” But this one is different! It’s not all rainbows, unicorns and blessings. The Dark Side of Autism puts raising a child with special needs into perspective with no sugar coating of the reality. With firsthand experience raising a nonverbal child with autism and epilepsy, Angela talks openly and honestly about the true challenges parents face raising a child on the spectrum. With contentious opinions and candid observations, The Dark Side of Autism tells the truth about a dark and difficult subject people don’t like to talk about while fostering awareness for this sometimes debilitating and mostly unknown neurological disorder. This offhanded, direct and vulnerable parenting chronicle will give you a new appreciation for the simple things taken for granted with neuro-typical kids like taking a trip to Disneyland, a full night's sleep and haircuts. Angela often says things people only think to themselves in fear of offending someone. Autism has a dark side---it’s learning to cope with the darkness that can lift you up. If you are a parent with a child with special needs this book may read your mind. Angela is spot on with her darkly funny observations in the world of special needs---from the taunting beeping of a short bus to mastering IEPs with a reoccurring “don’t ask, don’t tell” theme. If you know someone, and chances are you do, caring for a child with special needs, you will gain new insight on what it must be like for them. This book can be easily used as a guide to the stupid things NOT to say to a parent with a mentally or physically challenged child---without checking your “foot in the mouth meter” first. The Dark Side of Autism can help you be a kinder, more compassionate friend, parent, spouse and human.

We, as church ushers, deal with people from all walks of life. Before we were church ushers, we were those people from all walks of life. Each chapter titled deals with something that can be apart or affect our life. Even as church ushers, we can be troubled in our soul, in despair, have jealousy, envy, and some have issues of a dark past. Some chapters might define how some who usher are; in spite of what will be read, there are many genuine church ushers. No two are alike, and each one is a different individual.