<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[bl results for (ca:15* OR ca:13*) AND nw:[0 TO 180]]]></title><description><![CDATA[bl results for (ca:15* OR ca:13*) AND nw:[0 TO 180]]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/ssfpl/rss/search?query=%28ca%3A15%2A%20OR%20ca%3A13%2A%29%20AND%20nw%3A%5B0%20TO%20180%5D&amp;searchType=bl&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;sort=NEWLY_ACQUIRED&amp;suppress=true&amp;title=Psychology&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:26:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[What to Make of A Life]]></title><description><![CDATA["What to make of a life? It is a question we all wrestle with more than once: How do we find our way in the world? How do we make it past the cliffs, significant events that can radically change a life? How do we keep the inner fire burning bright, long and late? Inspired by relentless curiosity, Jim Collins devoted a decade to studying these questions and to minutely analyzing those moments when life flips from clarity to confusion and casts us into a befuddling fog. His exploration follows various lives side-by-side, paired together at cliffs, and analyzes the different choices made and divergent paths taken. Two rock musicians confronting a future without the group that had brought them success. Two public figures tainted by scandal having to make decisions about how to rebuild their lives. Two suffragists achieving their epic goal and so left with the puzzle of what to do next. Two figure skaters seeking new purpose when their Olympic careers come to an end. What emerges from Collins's extensive studies--of writers, actors, scientists, leaders and many others--is a framework for understanding how individual lives can be built, sustained and constantly renewed. By examining the long arc of these remarkable lives, Collins tackles life's questions. What does it take to: Discover a deeply fulfilling role in life--one that you are naturally 'encoded' for--and then to find a second one, if the first one ends? Overcome a major cliff--a fracture point that forces choices about what's next and calls for you to re-envision the years to come? Make your personal economics work so that you can focus on one big thing that feeds your inner fire? Navigate the fog, when you feel uncertain or even outright lost, and build confidence step by step? Build personal momentum decade upon decade, so that your most creative and energetic years are spread across an entire lifetime? Achieve the imperative to "Know Thyself" and apply self-knowledge to each phase of life? And for the first time, Collins movingly chronicles his own story to reveal how undertaking this project transformed him, changing his thinking and reshaping his emotions in fundamental ways. Surprising, story-driven, deeply researched, and uplifting, What to Make of a Life is a book like no other, convincingly showing how a richly fulfilled life is within reach of us all." -- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3788959</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3788959</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Collins, James C.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3788959076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Cliffs, Fog, Fire and the Self-knowledge Imperative</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780063488809/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smitten]]></title><description><![CDATA["A much-needed exploration of the psychology of infatuation, how to recognize it, and how to move beyond it towards a healthier experience of love. Intoxicating passion, butterflies in the stomach, obsessive fantasies ... it's love! Isn't it ...? Psychologists use the word "limerence" to describe obsessive, passionate or addictive love, and millions of people will experience it at some point in their life. When passion warps into intrusive thoughts and mood swings, unchecked limerence can damage relationships and be hard to control. In this groundbreaking book, neuroscientist and limerent Dr Tom Bellamy looks at exactly what is happening in the limerent brain, shedding a welcome light on this common, yet little-understood, element of the human experience. What drives limerence? How can we recognize it in ourselves and others? And how can we recover from addiction to another person? With supportive advice about next steps and real-life case studies throughout, this book will help readers control unwanted feelings, regain emotional balance and sustain long-lasting, fulfilling relationships"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3790940</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3790940</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bellamy, Tom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3790940076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Romantic Obsession, the Neuroscience of Limerence, and How to Make Love Last</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781250392671/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Begin Again, and Again, and Again]]></title><description><![CDATA["An illustrated meditation on the unfolding of life, with an emphasis on the beginnings of midlife and all of its changes and challenges"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3814159</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3814159</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olanow, Alessandra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3814159076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Notes on the Art of Perpetual Renewal</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781523531714/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next Conversation Workbook]]></title><description><![CDATA["Through detailed prompts, visual aids, and hands-on exercises, this workbook will show you how to: Navigate the ignition and cooling phase of any argument, Make use of your breathing and short pauses to maintain control in any situation, Use assertive phrases to use when you need to stand your ground, Set healthy boundaries and frame conversations. Filled with practical phrases that lead to powerful results, The Next Conversation Workbook is your go-to resource for when you need to find the right words to say."-- Amazon.com]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3788429</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3788429</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fisher, Jefferson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3788429076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Practical Exercises for Arguing Less and Talking More</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798217047901/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Feel Loved]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Feel Loved by Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis examines the distinction between being loved and feeling loved. Drawing on research in psychology and relationship science, the authors argue that emotional fulfillment depends less on performing lovable behaviors and more on mutual vulnerability, responsiveness, and authentic connection. They introduce five relational mindsets--Sharing, Listening-to-Learn, Radical Curiosity, Open-Heart, and Multiplicity--and describe a dynamic interpersonal process they call the "Relationship Sea-Saw." The book applies these principles to romantic, familial, and friendship contexts, offering a research-based framework for fostering deeper emotional connection and well-being.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3788639</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3788639</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lyubomirsky, Sonja]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3788639076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What Matters Most</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780063426665/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joyful, Anyway]]></title><description><![CDATA["Life aches. Joy is the cure. After surviving a stage-four cancer diagnosis, Kate Bowler knew she was supposed to be grateful. Alive. Blessed. But she still ached-for more connection, more surprise, less resentment on an ordinary day. So she went looking for joy. Not the toxic positivity kind. Not a 5-step plan. But the type that sneaks in unexpectedly, seemingly out of nowhere. A lemur sunbathing. A belly laugh at a funeral. A dive into the Atlantic with a shark wrangler. In Joyful, Anyway, Bowler takes us on a hilarious and tender journey through big questions and small delights. With wry wit and deep honesty, she explores how joy can surprise us even in the middle of pain, boredom, and longing. This is not a book about fixing your life. It is about how we can all find more-feel more-by making room for small extraordinary moments. For anyone who has ever felt stuck, who is achy for meaning, who feels undone by loss, who feels that joy is just out of reach, who wants, simply, to have more fun, Joyful Anyway is a delicious, insightful tour through the questions that sit in the deepest part of our souls. It proves that for every time we ask: Is this it? Joy will answer: there is more"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3813921</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3813921</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bowler, Kate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3813921076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593734193/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghosts of Fourth Street]]></title><description><![CDATA["Every family has its stories and secrets. Laurie Hertzel's family had more than its share. At an early age, Laurie, the seventh of the ten Hertzel children, took on the challenge of sorting them out. Not old enough to be one of the Big Kids, yet too old to be with the Three Little Kids, she spent most of her time alone, reading, wandering, and observing her family as they moved around her in their house in Duluth. Though her parents were not warm, there were moments of closeness in those years--gifts of Laura Ingalls Wilder's  Little House books and special trips to the dairy for a sundae--but everything shattered after the sudden death of Laurie's oldest sibling, eighteen-year-old Bobby, when she was just nine years old. Moving back and forth in time, Laurie reflects on Bobby's death and what happens to a family's story when no one can talk about a tragedy and its toll. In Ghosts of Fourth Street, readers witness how the apparition of memories, the shadow of needs unmet, and the spirit of a family once whole all linger long after the death of a child and brother. As Laurie shares her experiences, we see the emergence of her fascination with story and truth as she teaches herself to read and finds solace and inspiration in books amid the tensions and competing agendas within her big, complicated family." -- Book jacket.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3813380</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3813380</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hertzel, Laurie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3813380076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>My Family, A Death, and the Hills of Duluth</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781517920784/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Disagree Better]]></title><description><![CDATA["We are in a disagreement crisis. The average person would rather go to the dentist than have a twenty-minute conversation with someone that they strongly disagree with. Yet disagreement is both inevitable and essential for everything from navigating decisions at home to running innovative and agile companies to governing democratic societies. In How to Disagree Better, Minson brings to bear her decades of research into understanding the psychology of disagreement and its relevance to negotiations, conflict resolution, and decision-making, revealing the hidden skill that all the best mediators and negotiators share: displaying receptiveness to opposing views. The science shows that receptive individuals don't just fight less, they also get more done-they are better decision-makers, better peacemakers, and yes, better influencers than the rest of us. Through original research and case studies, How to Disagree Better will show you why traditional persuasion strategies don't work as well as you think they do, how you can bridge division and reach better outcomes simply by utilizing receptiveness strategies, and that disagreeing better is a skill all of us can learn to apply at home, at work, and with our neighbors"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3812771</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3812771</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Minson, Julia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3812771076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593855003/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard Feelings]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the emotions we fight hardest against--anger, shame, envy, regret, jealousy, annoyance, despair--are not enemies to be vanquished but essential guides to self-knowledge? When two birthday gifts--a centuries-old treatise on melancholy and a book of Bosch's hellscapes--arrived just months before the birth of Daniel Smith's second child, he began questioning our culture's dismissal of difficult feelings and his own lifelong struggle against these so-called "negative" emotions. Moving between intimate personal narrative and rich intellectual exploration, Smith investigates how our relationship with negative emotions has evolved through history--from the Seven Deadly Sins to modern psychology's sometimes equally damning classifications. He explores what science, psychology, art, and philosophy can and cannot tell us about the nature of emotion itself, challenging conventional wisdom about what our feelings really are and how they function.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3812773</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3812773</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Smith, Daniel B.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3812773076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Finding the Wisdom in Our Darkest Emotions</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781982103903/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Big Unlock]]></title><description><![CDATA["In The Big Unlock, Rubin distills years of teaching into an illuminating companion for anyone seeking a deeper relationship with their creative self. Drawing on her signature combination of gentle wisdom and science-backed research, she offers more than seventy-five original prompts, foundational journaling practices, and effective rituals designed to quiet the inner critic, awaken intuition, and reignite creative flow. Whether you are picking up a pen for the first time or returning to a lifelong practice, The Big Unlock invites you to slow down, listen closely, and rediscover the imagine and clarity that live within you"--Back cover.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3814158</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3814158</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rubin, Laura L.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3814158076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Liberate your Creativity Through Mindful Journaling</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781668082058/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Life You Want]]></title><description><![CDATA["Adam Phillips, the foremost psychoanalytic writer of our time, plays with ideas about the lives we want"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3814155</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3814155</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Phillips, Adam]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3814155076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780374617974/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beauty of Being Weird]]></title><description><![CDATA["A rebellious and provocative take on what it means to be different, offering a way forward for anyone who wants to blaze their own path, from psychologist Sergi Rufi. Do you feel like an outsider? Like a weirdo who doesn't fit in with what society considers 'normal'? Have people ever told you you're too sensitive or too clever? If so, this book is for you. Psychologist Sergi Rufi provides you with tools to start living your life authentically, without blaming or shaming. Through a poetic and scientific reappraisal of society's obsession with fitting in, Rufi presents a real reflection on what it means to be human, the root causes of suffering, and, above all, how to avoid the unhappiness of the mainstream. He invites us on a transformative journey that goes beyond good and evil, beyond blame and shame, where unabashed weirdness becomes a breeding ground for authenticity, justice, health, and beauty. Get the life you've always wanted to live with this direct, practical guide, for readers of The Courage to Be Disliked and Don't Believe Everything You Think" -- Book jacket.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3812774</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3812774</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rufi, Sergi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3812774076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Psychologist&apos;s Guide to Living Guilt-free</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781335001337/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Possible Life]]></title><description><![CDATA["Each one of us has a deep need for meaningful relationships, where love is unconditional and fully reliable, and where we can rest secure, with the deepest contentment, no matter what the circumstances around us. In the chaos of everyday life, it's easy to lose sight of what's possible, of the life we were created for: a life lived with a love you can feel in your heart that enlivens every experience dash; everything you think, feel, and do. It's a life marked by courage and meaning. Each of us has a deep need for something that this world cannot fulfill, and we spend most of our lives searching for it. Drawing on over 2,000 years of Christian wisdom along with hard-won lessons from his own journey, bestselling author and performance coach Jim Murphy shares with you the path to a life of genuine peace, joy, and confidence so that you can live each day of your life with absolute fullness, free from anxiety and doubt. You'll learn how to become your true self, grounded and connected to purpose and meaning. You'll experience the power of living in authentic relationship with God, with yourself and with others."]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3812775</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3812775</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Murphy, Jim]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3812775076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>How to Live With Deep Contentment, Joy, and Confidence--no Matter What</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781546009788/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take It Personal]]></title><description><![CDATA["David Grutman knows everyone, and everyone--or rather, anyone who's anyone--knows him. From a humble start as a 21-year-old bartender at a restaurant in the Aventura Mall to today, partnering with the owner of that same restaurant almost two decades later on a globally recognized nightlife brand, LIV, Grutman is credited with single-handedly transforming the global nightlife and hospitality scene. His collective business properties across Miami, Dallas, and Las Vegas include a Japanese-inspired steakhouse in partnership with Bad Bunny, GekkM, Komodo, and some of the highest-grossing-per-square-foot restaurants in the country. Groot Hospitality is a household name and David prides himself on not only creating incredible venues, but once in a lifetime experiences that people are willing to travel from all over the world to enjoy.  David has taken hospitality to a whole new level, and now, he is breaking down exactly how he got to where he is today. The key to his success has not changed from his first opening to his most recent multimillion-dollar venture: It's his relationships. In Take It Personal, David shares his core values and guiding principles on building relationships, and businesses, that last."--Amazon.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786667</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786667</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Grutman, David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3786667076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>How to Succeed by Building Relationships and Playing the Long Game</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781638933496/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how to cultivate deeper, dazzling self-confidence in your daily life, from bestselling author of Manifest, with over 1 million copies sold worldwide Confidence is at the foundation of everything we do. It's the invisible power that propels you to dream bigger, take bold risks, and create a life you truly love. But for too many of us, confidence feels out of reach - reserved for those who seem to have it all together. But how can we tap into that kind of transformative power and find our self worth when we're buried under the voices of our inner critic, our inner competitor, the needling lies that say we'll never quite be enough?  In her newest book, bestselling author Roxie Nafousi provides eight steps to developing a deep, long lasting confidence, including: MASTER YOUR THOUGHTS ACT WITH INTENTION STOP TRYING TO BE LIKED BY EVERYBODY BREAK FREE FROM COMPARISON ...and more. The truth is, you don't have to strive to earn your confidence with a resume full of external achievements. Nafousi teaches that it's about the simple, day-to-day inner work - and while it will be a journey, it's one that will enable you to own your worth and live unapologetically yourself. The life you want is even closer than you could imagine.  ]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3781256</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3781256</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nafousi, Roxie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3781256076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Eight Steps to Knowing your Worth</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781335081933/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wisdom Untethered]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the life you've been searching for is already within you? In Wisdom Untethered: The Time for Questions, Michael A. Singer offers direct answers to life's deepest challenges: how to find peace amid chaos, how to handle the mind's endless chatter, how to let go of emotional pain, and how to live from the vast awareness that you truly are. In this groundbreaking guide, Singer explores the universal struggles we all face, such as the need to control, the fear of change and surrender, and the illusion that peace lies somewhere outside of ourselves. With clarity and compassion, he reveals that spiritual growth isn't about fixing your outer life--it's about releasing what blocks you from the love, clarity, and freedom that is already within you. Through insightful dialogues and timeless wisdom, Singer illuminates how every challenge--whether in relationships, work, or your own mind--can become a doorway to awakening. Life itself is the ultimate teacher, presenting daily opportunities to relax, release, and return to the calm center of your being.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3811467</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3811467</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Singer, Michael A.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3811467076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Time for Questions</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798900220345/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA["Our main source of connection these days has become increasingly superficial, with most people interacting primarily online. It's like we've forgotten how to talk to each other without a screen. But it is critically important for your mental and physical health to connect with others on a deeper level. Through her platform @MakeBigTalk, Kalina Silverman has been creating a national movement to break through these surface-level interactions to have more substantial conversations. You'd be amazed at the incredible, brave, and fascinating people all around you. And to form a connection with them, all you have to do is learn how to skip the small talk. Through practical tips and strategies, Big Talk empowers readers to initiate and navigate profound conversations with ease. Beyond honing communication skills, this book emphasizes the power of genuine human connection in alleviating loneliness, fostering empathy, and building stronger communities. Presented in short, easy-to-digest chapters, Big Talk is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to engage authentically and create more fulfilling relationships in both their personal and professional lives"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3813057</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3813057</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Silverman, Kalina]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3813057076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>How to Skip Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich your Life</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593855317/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every Day Counts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL player and ESPN college football analyst David Pollack takes readers on a journey through the principles of resilience and personal growth. With compelling personal stories and practical advice, this motivational guide is more than simply a football memoir or self-help book. It inspires readers to begin anew at any stage in life. Every Day Counts is not just a book--it's a blueprint for readers in becoming the best version of themselves and learning that actions determine their destiny.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786488</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3786488</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Pollack, David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3786488076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Start Where You Are. Use What You Have. Do What You Can</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798384538646/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Meaning of your Life]]></title><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3781364</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3781364</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Brooks, Arthur C.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3781364076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Finding Purpose in An Age of Emptiness</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593545423/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sit With Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Sit with Me, Oneika Mays draws on her experiences working in correctional settings to present reflections and practices focused on mindfulness, communication, and personal development. 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Bit by bit, these one-page-a-day readings will help you feel supported and muster the courage and hope you need to make it through the day. Whether you're choosing this book as a follow-up to Understanding Your Grief or as a way to engage with the teachings in a different format, you'll find a combination of classic content mixed with new ideas and insights. Reading just one page each day will help you sustain hope and heal your heart.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3812264</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3812264</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Wolfelt, Alan D.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3812264076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Daily Readings for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781617222993/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bias That Divides Us]]></title><description><![CDATA["An examination of a common, but underappreciated cognitive bias that permeates our social and political worlds, written by a leading researcher in the field of rationality"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3780872</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3780872</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stanovich, Keith E.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3780872076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Science and Politics of Myside Thinking</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780262045759/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Humor Habit]]></title><description><![CDATA["The Humor Habit identifies the many benefits of humor, based on serious scientific research (presented in a fun way so Osincup can keep his street cred' at the comedy club, but with endnotes providing all the studies' details so his graduate school advisor will still be proud of him)--including how humor boosts brainpower, decreases pain, and even burns calories! It provides techniques to help combat "chronic seriousness," by drawing on skills that professional comedians use in improv. It emphasizes that humor is not a talent; it's a habit, and it details specific (and fun!) ways you can cultivate your own humor habit. The Humor Habit offers ideas on how to train your brain to develop a funnier focus on life. It includes 100 ways to have more fun at work, which has been shown to improve productivity and creativity. It discusses how to increase resilience when dealing with adversity by wrapping your pain in humor with comedy writing techniques. It includes a "LAFTER" model that shows you how to leverage levity at work. And each chapter ends with "Humor Homework" activities and exercises to help you enhance your sense of humor and use it more intentionally for your own well-being. So, what do you get when you cross positive psychology wellness strategies with the tools and secrets of comedy? The Humor Habit."-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3811624</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3811624</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Osincup, Paul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3811624076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Rewire your Brain to Stress Less, Laugh More, and Achieve More&apos;er</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781394234356/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Daughter]]></title><link>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3781456</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S76C3781456</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Wintersteen, Jill]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://ssfpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3781456076</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Own your Power, Change your Life</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781668075821/MC.GIF&amp;client=penlibsys&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item></channel></rss>