Showing results by publisher "Milkyway Media" in Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development

In Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism (2015), minimalist and author Fumio Sasaki explains how readers can improve their lives by reducing the number of possessions they own. By simplifying their belongings and getting rid of anything that isn’t essential, minimalists free themselves from some of the day-to-day stress that comes with ownership, like excessive clutter and time-intensive upkeep...

In Many Lives, Many Masters (1988, 2008), psychiatrist Brian L. Weiss describes his treatment of a young woman to show how medical science has only begun to comprehend the mysteries of human existence. In 1980, Weiss began to see Catherine, a 27-year-old lab technician employed by the hospital where he practiced, for debilitating fears that included drowning, choking, and the dark.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed (2019) by author and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb is a memoir about the process of psychotherapy. When Gottlieb’s boyfriend broke up with her because he didn’t want to help raise her eight-year-old son, she felt blindsided, which led her to seek therapy. Purchase this in-depth audiobook to learn more. 

“You’re a psychopath” might be a common accusation in bad breakups. But what if it turns out to be true...Get this in-depth summary audiobook to learn more.

This is an analysis of Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual (2017) by Jocko Willink, a collection of tips and strategies for living a disciplined life. Whether one’s long-term goals relate to diet, exercise, or work, self-imposed discipline is a tried and true methodology for reaching an objective.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more. 

Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder (2010), by Paul T. Mason and Randi Kreger, is a guidebook for loved ones of people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The book was originally published in 1998 and has sold more than half a million copies. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spiritual Growth (1978) by M. Scott Peck is a self-help text that focuses on personal development. The author, who was a psychiatrist with many years of clinical practice, draws on the psychoanalytic tradition to explore four major concepts: discipline, love, religion and grace....

The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You (2013), by Elaine N. Aron, explores what it's like to be a highly sensitive person, or HSP, a personality type characterized primarily by heightened sensitivity to external stimuli. Using case studies, research, and personal anecdotes, Aron, a self-proclaimed HSP, examines the positive and negative effects of being an HSP. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)  

In Get the Guy (2013), Matthew Hussey promises to teach women how to meet, attract, and satisfy the right guy. By understanding how men think and what they want in a romantic relationship, a woman will be better able to find the perfect partner.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

This is an analysis of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (2018) by Jordan B. Peterson, a sweeping investigation into how humans should cope with life’s suffering. Drawing from biology, anthropology, psychology, history, and mythology, as well as from great thinkers and religions, Peterson outlines 12 key principles that will lead to an ethical and relatively manageable life. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work (2010) is a best-selling book by Shawn Achor which posits that happiness is a precursor to success. Achor outlines practical steps that individual workers and team leaders can take to increase the odds of positive outcomes and professional advancement.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more. 

Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker’s The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined (2012), is a robust tour of progress in human civilization across several centuries. Despite commonly held perceptions, influenced by a news media which incessantly dwells on the worst aspects of society, humanity has become less, not more violent over time...

Unf--k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life (2017) by Gary John Bishop is a no-nonsense guide to breaking through destructive thought patterns that block potential and degrade well-being. When struggling with failure or stagnation, it is often difficult for individuals to determine how to extricate themselves from such situations. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Robert Wright's Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment (2017) considers Buddhism through the lens of evolutionary psychology, a discipline that regards natural selection as the provenance of many mental traits. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

In The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life (2019), New York Times columnist David Brooks argues that Western societies have become too individualistic and self-centered. As a result, people have experienced an overall increase in loneliness, isolation, consumerism, and workaholism...

A Return to Love (1992, revised by the author in 1996) is Marianne Williamson's explanation and exploration of the spiritual text A Course in Miracles. The premise of A Course in Miracles is simple: there is only one reality, and it is love.

A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) (2014) by Barbara Oakley is a collection of learning strategies for students of all ages. Too many people falsely believe that they’re naturally deficient in math and science when the real problem is their approach, not their abilities. Get this audiobook to learn more.

What makes a man datable? In Models: Attract Women Through Honesty (2011) Mark Manson offers plainspoken dating advice for heterosexual men...

Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more about What to Say When You Talk to Your Self (1986) in which self-improvement guru Shad Helmstetter explains how people can gain a sense of inner confidence by changing how they internally address themselves. Most people see themselves as full of boundless promise when they are young.

The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety (1951), by Alan W. Watts, argues that the cause of human frustration and anxiety is people’s inability to live fully in the present and their futile quest for psychological security. Drawing on Eastern philosophy and religion, with an emphasis on Buddhism, Watts explores why humans are so dissatisfied and unhappy. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)