Christine Carter, Ph.D., est une sociologue qui s'appuie sur la recherche scientifique pour aider les gens à mener une vie plus courageuse, joyeuse, significative et productive. Conférencière principale recherchée et chercheuse au Greater Good Science Center de l'UC Berkeley, elle se concentre sur la manière dont nous pouvons cultiver la résilience et l'optimisme face à l'adversité. Son travail explore les mécanismes psychologiques qui nous permettent d'atteindre le bonheur et l'épanouissement, même face aux défis de la vie. Elle offre des aperçus pratiques et des stratégies pour favoriser les habitudes positives et construire une existence plus significative.
In Weight-Loss Hero, wildly popular health coach Christine Carter offers ready-to-go eating and exercise tips as she shares her story of leaving behind roller-coaster dieting and losing 175 pounds by first changing the way she thought about weight.
"Feel like you're on a treadmill that won't stop? Learn to step off and hit your stride. Not long ago Christine Carter, happiness expert at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, speaker, writer, and mother, found herself caught up in the busyness of modern life: too many conflicting obligations and not enough time, energy, or patience to get everything done. She tried all the standard techniques--prioritizing, multitasking, delegating--but found that she needed a new approach, one that would allow her to live more in that zone we've all glimpsed but can never seem to hold on to: the sweet spot of expertise, efficiency, and ease. Drawing on her vast knowledge of the latest psychological, neurological, and biological science related to happiness, productivity, and elite performance, Carter put herself through the practical paces. Her goal was not to live a stress-free life, but rather to build stress resilience and find a quicker path to calm and confidence. Her trials and errors are our reward. In The Sweet Spot, Carter shares what she calls "the sweet spot equation," a combination of strategies and practices for attaining happiness without giving up success, and for achieving success without compromising happiness. Using a simple formula, The Sweet Spot shows us how to take a brief recess, an inoculation against "The Overwhelm" and the key to converting stress into productive and creative energy institute daily micro-habits that free you up to focus on and enjoy more important things unplug from seemingly time-saving gadgets that can sap our strength, and use technology more strategically prioritize our relationships, making use of the hard science that points out how healthy connections help us thrive. cultivate tolerance for a little discomfort while we build mastery (the skills that make hard things feel easy) and develop the grit to bounce back from life's inevitable setbacks Complete with practical "easiest thing" tips for instant relief as well as stories from Carter's own experience of putting The Sweet Spot into action, this timely and inspiring book lets us in on the possibilities for joy and freedom that comes when we stop trying to do everything right--and start doing the right things"-- Provided by publisher
Thirteen years ago, I lost my daughter and her unborn son to SUDEP. This was the moment my life changed for ever. Samantha was my first child, born when I was only sixteen. She was beautiful inside and out. It was a happy day when she told me she was having a baby. She had suffered from epilepsy from the age of sixteen, always as she was coming out of sleep and we never considered her to be at risk. Prior to losing Sam, I was an ordinary mum of three, a primary school teacher working towards her first headship. I have since had several years working as a headteacher and am presently working back at the chalk-face, teaching primary children in a job I adore. I have worked in education for over 20 years. I decided to attempt to write my feeling down about the loss of my daughter. I have been trying over many years to do so, and found it overwhelming at times and I often gave up. As time has moved on, I have now been able to put my thoughts and feelings into words. I hadn't considered publishing them. This is a very personal experience for me. However, after sharing them with family, friends and other bereaved mothers, I thought it may help for others to go through my journey with me and recognise that there is a way to get through the devastation. It is not my intention for the poetry to just create a feeling of sadness, more that they will instil some degree of hope while pouring out so many emotions. Until she died, I had never heard of SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy). It kills approximately 2000 every year but is still not spoken about to those with epilepsy or to their parents/carers. Through this book, I would like to raise awareness in the hope that it may prevent someone from sharing our tragic experience
Exploring the chilling lives of four infamous female serial killers, this collection of biographical essays delves into their heinous crimes and motivations. Christa Pike, sentenced to death at just eighteen, committed a brutal murder, while Myra Hindley partnered with Ian Brady in a series of horrific acts. Tausha Morton lured her husband to his demise, burying him on their farm, and Clara Harris confronted betrayal with fatal consequences. Each profile reveals the dark complexities and psychological factors behind their actions.
The book offers a supportive guide for women navigating recovery from injury, surgery, or illness. Christine shares her personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of patience, self-love, and accepting help. She challenges the notion that self-worth is tied to productivity and encourages readers to honor their healing process. Through transformative exercises, the book aims to help women find new passion and purpose during their downtime, fostering a perspective filled with gratitude and hope for the healing journey.
Autorka, matka pěti dětí, v knize prozrazuje 10 překvapivě jednoduchých tajemství jak se stát šťastnou mámou. Tento revoluční a vtipný pohled na rodičovství je přínosný jak pro dítě, tak pro rodiče. V knize najdete spoustu užitečných rad, nezbytných ve chvílích, kdy už nevíte kudy kam.