change (psychology)

When Abby is told that her painting has "no heart," she makes a list of things she's never done before to enhance her creativity. She's also hoping that her best friend Cooper will realize that he feels the same way about her as she does about him.

"Takes a revolutionary approach to change. It's not about being more persuasive or providing more information; it's about taking a different tack. Instead of pushing harder, doing the opposite: removing roadblocks and reducing barriers to change. [The author] identifies five key barriers to change and shows how to mitigate them"--Provided by publisher.

"Foster meets new friends and a kind foster mom who help him navigate the fears and feelings associated with going into foster care. Foster has lived with his mom and "sometimes dad" all his life...until now. And like so many others entering foster care, he has more questions than answers and so many new feelings to deal with"--Back cover.

"[The author] set out to investigate the core qualities of great change makers, past and present, from inventors to revolutionaries, she found five surprising traits all had in common. They weren't wealth, privilege, or even genius. It was that all of these . . . men and women chose to make a 'big bet,' take bold risks, learn from their failures, reach beyond their bubbles, and let urgency conquer fear. Teaches how to put the five principles to work"--OCLC.

"Opens the door to conversations with children about times of change, loss, and death--offering the comforting idea that these moments can spark growth, contemplation, and regeneration"--Provided by publisher.

While struggling to cope with major changes in her life, fourteen-year-old Cassandra decides to help others by using her ability to see what animals are thinking, beginning with finding a lost cat.

Presents a blend of positive psychology and strategies for coping with change, loss, and everything else life throws your way. Focuses on changing the responses to negative thoughts, feelings, and life situations and harnessing daily rituals and self-care to shift to a more positive perspective.

Behavioral change specialist Shahroo Izadi offers strategies to help readers isolate and change habits through self-compassion and self-understanding.

Reexamines the last months of President John F. Kennedy's life to show a man in the midst of great change, finally on the cusp of making good on his promise.

This book will show you how to break through that self-imposed ceiling. It will challenge you to Take Command of your life by: 1. Awakening you to your beliefs and stories 2. Disrupting your patterns and behaviors 3. Designing a future you can't wait to live in.