The Impulse Factor

We make hundreds, or even thousands of decisions every day. For some, the cautious option is the usual choice, but others follow their impulse to try something new or more risky. Being impulsive is usually viewed negatively, but we must remember that following these impulses can result in new entrepreneurial businesses, acts of heroism during crises, and game-changing innovations. Tasler explores the biological and personality factors that drive impulsive behavior and show the role that they play in our personal and day-to-day lives. Armed with some knowledge of what makes us cautious or impulsive, he helps us to appreciate the opposite tendency and work toward a balance between the two.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:

The Impulse Factor: An Innovative Approach to Better Decision Making
Nick Tasler
BF 611 .T37 2009

The Happiness Project

"The days are long, but the years are short." Rubin's epiphany one rainy afternoon made her realize that she did not focus her life on what really matters, so she set out on a year-long project to become happier. This book is a chronicle of that year--what she tried, as well as the lessons that she learned. Each month, she tackled a new set of resolutions--from boosting energy, making time for friends, and simply paying mindful attention to what is going on. This project has not only made the author happier, but now inspires millions of others who follow in her footsteps using her tools through the Happiness Project Toolbox.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:

The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean my Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
Gretchen Rubin
BF 575 .H27 R83 2009

Less

This book examines busyness. A certain amount of busyness is necessary for life, but for many people, it has begun to consume them, run them ragged, and get them nowhere. In a world that drives us to always want more--more money, more activity, more stuff, more friends--Lesser's book explains the benefits of stopping. This book is about finding peace in the middle of activity. Lesser outlines a simple, yet radical approach to transforming your life from an endless list of to-do's to a more meaningful, productive, and less hectic one.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:

Less: Accomplishing More by Doing Less
Marc Lesser
BV 5091 .C7 L46 2009

Clutter Busting

Most of us spend our lives accumulating "stuff"--whether it is a desk covered with papers, a closet overflowing with clothes, a kitchen crammed with dishes, or a basement that hides boxes that we don't want to see. Most of this "stuff," Palmer asserts, carries negative emotions for us, and is holding us back, making us feel guilty, or quashing our spirit. By throwing out or giving away items we do not need, he believes that we can free ourselves from this negativity and unlock our potential. This book is loaded with anecdotal stories and practical tips for deciding what to keep and what to toss. The book is based on the idea that people may be scared to change, but by changing their surroundings, they are in fact, changing themselves. He also addresses the addictive nature of holding on to "stuff."

This book can be found in HECSA Library:

Clutter Busting: Letting Go of What's Holding You Back
Brooks Palmer
TX 324 .P33 2009

Morning Sunshine

CNN news anchor Robin Meade shares her personal experiences with anxienty attacks and low self-esteem in this book. She reveals what made her question her abilities and her purpose in life, as well as how she changed her perspective. The book is written conversationally, as if you are talking with Meade over coffee. Throughout her stories, he shares lessons learned in each chapter as well as helpful "confidence booster" tips. This personal story is an inspiration to others to find the passion which will fuel their confidence.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:

Morning Sunshine! How to Radiate Confidence and Feel it Too
Robin Meade
BF 327 .M43 2009