Showing results by publisher "Macmillan Audio" in Stress Management

This program is read by the author. Motivation expert James Fell teaches listeners how to skip the hard part and go directly from intention to committed action. After years of helping people change, James Fell had a sudden insight about sudden insight: significant life change doesn’t often...

Written and read by award-winning sustainability expert Ashlee Piper comes this witty, no-nonsense guide to regaining control over your time, consumerist impulses, and financial and mental wellness. For nearly two years, Ashlee Piper challenged herself to buy nothing new. And in the process, she...

This program is read by the author. In Don't Unplug, Chris Dancy, the world's most connected person, inspires listeners with practical advice to live a happier and healthier life using technology. In 2002, Chris Dancy was overweight, unemployed, and addicted to technology. He chain-smoked...

Slow down and breathe. Enter the ultimate meditative listening experience, inspired by the teachings of Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh. Based on the major documentary Walk With Me, this soundscape features narration from Benedict Cumberbatch, with an introduction by Marc J. Francis, the...

A self-improvement guru's inspiring and effective tips for gaining control of our Herculean workloads and overbooked personal lives. How often do you think to yourself, So much to do and so little time? In the sympathetic and insightful style of The Procrastinator's Handbook, Rita Emmett offers...

“Brigid Schulte is a vital voice on the future of work, and her carefully researched book lights the way to fewer hours, less stress, and more meaning.” ―Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast WorkLife From the New York...

For millions of people, the thought of air travel can provoke enormous anxiety. But what can we do about it? With Fly without Fear: Proven Breathing Techniques for In-Flight Relaxation, psychologist Gay Hendricks offers a complete guided session on CD for overcoming airborne anxiety and fear. By...

Are you preparing for a major surgery? Recent medical research indicates that guided imagery is an effective way to maximize the body's healing resources and take the worry out of surgery. Martin L. Rossman, MD, presents Preparing for Surgery, a series of simple imagery techniques proven to...

When your life feels like one long list of things to do, your true priorities—your most authentic aspirations and dreams for your future—can get lost. On Take Time for Your Life, the inspiring author and life skills coach Cheryl Richardson helps you restore balance and sanity to your daily...

On Meditation in a New York Minute, executive meditation coach Mark Thornton demystifies meditation and makes it accessible to all. He presents his complete program for enjoying the many benefits of meditation—stress reduction, energy, intense mental clarity—all in a New York minute. If your...

According to traditional Chinese medicine, stress depletes the vital energy stored in the kidneys and weakens the immune system. On Stress Relief, Michael Reed Gach gives listeners techniques to nourish the kidneys and counteract stress. Learn self-acupressure, deep breathing exercises, and...

Enhance Your Health with Every Breath The secret to better health is something you are doing right now: breathing. But are you breathing effectively? Centuries ago, the qigong masters of China discovered that how we breathe has a profound impact on our overall health and awareness. On Breathing...

Course objectives: Discuss the differences between type 1 and type 2 stress. Assess personal stress levels through body awareness and numeric scale. Utilize abdominal breathing methods to cultivate relaxation and stress reduction. Practice guided relaxation through an awareness...

From the award-winning journalist and NPR TED Radio Hour host comes a timely investigation into how screens and sitting are reshaping our bodies—and how a simple shift can change everything. This program is read by the author. "In this spirited exploration of our relationship with...