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Adventures in American History 1620-1975 : 23 stories of a Great Nation. [sound recording] by Focus on the Family.production company.; Focus on the Family (Organization)(CARDINAL)381252; Home School Legal Defense Association.;
Make US history come alive with this exclusive audio collection from Adventures in Odyssey! Listen along to over 8 hours of audio entertainment with 23 stories of American history, from the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620 through the Revolutionary War and Civil War eras, both World Wars, and the Vietnam conflict. Also included is an inspiring story about how influential one vote can be in electing your country's leaders!--Christianbook.com.
Subjects: Radio serials.; Sound recordings.; Fiction.; Children's sound recordings.; Radio plays; Christian drama;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How to thrive with adult ADHD : 7 pillars for focus, productivity and balance / by Kustow, James,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Pt. 1.Laying the foundations. What is ADHD? ; Assessment and diagnosis -- pt.2. The seven pillars: managing adult ADHD. Nuture a growth-oriented mindset ; Anchor your sleep ; Take control of your time ; Manage your environment and inputs ; Nourish and move your body ; Reduce your toxic load ; Regulate your emotions -- pt.3. Moving forward. The medical management of adult ADHD ; Creative workarounds for stubborn symptoms -- Conclusion: a path forward illuminated.Don't just manage your ADHD - thrive with it. If you have, or suspect you have, ADHD, or you simply feel stuck - drowning in half-finished tasks, unhelpful habits and a perpetual feeling that you can't seem to `get it together' - then this book is for you. As a leading adult ADHD psychiatrist, who himself has ADHD, Dr James Kustow passionately believes that the goal should not be to just `manage' ADHD, but to thrive with it. This ground-breaking book will allow you to assess if and how the condition affects you, mapping your unique `ADHD signature', before leading you through a seven-pillar plan of small but powerful habit changes. You will learn: How to stabilise your sleep, schedule and surroundings, so you can direct energy to the things that really matter. Easy-to-implement strategies and tools to streamline your life. Simple techniques to calm your mind, reduce the `noise' and achieve your goals, underpinned by a growth-oriented mindset. Practical ways to optimise your nutrition and reduce toxic exposures, to improve brain health. In small, manageable steps, you can transform the chaos into focus, productivity and balance - for life.
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults.; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Jesus, life coach : learn from the best / by Jones, Laurie Beth.(CARDINAL)384295;
Focus -- Balance -- Productivity -- Fulfillment.
Subjects: Christian life.; Success;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Driven to distraction at work : how to focus and be more productive / by Hallowell, Edward M.,author.(CARDINAL)771522;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Attention deficit trait: the growing workplace problem -- pt. 1. The six most common distractions at work, and how to overcome them. Screen sucking: how to control your electronics so they don't control you -- Multitasking: how to say no when you have more to do than time to do it -- Idea hopping: how to finish what you start -- Worrying: how to turn toxic worry into problem solving -- Playing the hero: how to stop fixing everyone's problems, except your own -- Dropping the ball: how to stop underachieving at work -- pt. 2. Training your attention: how to manage and maintain your ability to focus. Flexible focus: creating the optimal state for excellence -- Harnessing the power of the body -- Harnessing the power of the mind -- Harnessing the power of the human connection -- Harnessing the power of emotion -- Harnessing the power of structure -- Distracted no more -- Appendix: A word about ADHD and medications."Hallowell, known for his work with children and adults, now identifies the underlying reasons why people really lose their ability to focus at work--where many of today's adults feel distracted and unproductive. He explains why commonly offered solutions like 'learn to manage your time better' or 'make a to-do list' just don't work because they don't address the deeper, underlying issues of mental distraction"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Distraction (Psychology); Attention.; Time management.; Psychology, Industrial.;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 16
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Free to focus : a total productivity system to achieve more by doing less / by Hyatt, Michael,1955-author.(CARDINAL)648449;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-243) and index.Step 1 -- Formulate : decide what you want -- Evaluate : determine your course -- Rejuvenate : reengerize your mind and body -- Step 2 Cut -- Eliminate : flex your "no" muscle -- Automate : subtract yourself from the equation -- Delegate : clone yourself-or better -- Step 3 Act -- Consolidate: plan your ideal week -- Designate : prioritize your tasks -- Activate : beat interruptions and distractions -- Put your focus to work -- Resources -- Acknowledgements -- Notes -- Image credits -- Index."In Free to Focus, New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt reveals to readers nine proven ways to win at work so they are finally free to succeed at the rest of life--their health, relationships, hobbies, and more. He helps readers redefine their goals, evaluate what's working, cut out the nonessentials, focus on the most important tasks, manage their time and energy, and build momentum for a lifetime of success." --Amazon.com.
Subjects: Time management.; Labor productivity.; Performance technology.; Industrial productivity.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Rare leadership in the workplace : 4 uncommon habits that improve focus, engagement, and productivity / by Warner, Marcus,author.(CARDINAL)802958; Wilder, Jim,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Leaders We Love to Follow -- The Brain Science Behind Maturity -- Mature Leadership in Practice -- Remain Relational -- Act Like Yourself -- Return to Joy -- Endure Hardship Well -- Putting Together a Growth Plan."Combining theology, cutting-edge brain science, and decades of counseling and consulting experience, Rare Leadership shows you how to take your leadership and team to the next level. Whether you are burnt out or just looking to improve, it will revive your leadership and equip you to lead healthy, happy, and effective teams"--
Subjects: Leadership.; Organizational behavior.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Perfect phrases for communicating change : hundreds of ready-to-use phrases for maintaining focus and productivity during organizational change / by Polsky, Lawrence.(CARDINAL)499950; Gerschel, Antoine.(CARDINAL)499951;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Laying the foundation for communicating change -- Perfect phrases for communicating a new organizational structure -- Perfect phrases for communicating a new project -- Perfect phrases for communicating as a new leader -- Perfect phrases for communicating a new organizational strategy -- Perfect phrases for handling resistance.Employees respond to organizational change with worry, fear, and sometimes even panic. Your job is to keep them motivated and focused - so you must choose your words carefully during times of upheaval. Perfect Phrases for Communicating Change has hundreds of ready-to-use phrases for ensuring your employees make the transition with clarity, commitment, and skill. Learn the most effective language for: Articulating new company initiatives ; Responding to questions with confidence ; Easing employees' fears ; Clarifying roles and responsibilities ; Addressing resistance and performance problems." -- Cover.
Subjects: Communication in management.; Organizational change.; Communication in organizations.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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100 words [sound recording] : a writer's guide to staying creative, focused, and productive all year round / by Attenberg, Jami,author, narrator.(CARDINAL)474345; Minter, Kamali,1979-narrator.; Osmanski, Joy, 1975-narrator.(CARDINAL)605060; Santana, André (Narrator),narrator.;
Read by the author, Kamali Minter, Joy Osmanski, and André Santana.Inspired by Jami Attenberg's wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this writer's guide features encouraging essays on creativity, productivity, and writing from acclaimed authors including Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, Celeste Ng, Meg Wolitzer, and Carmen Maria Machado. Framing these letters are words of wisdom and encouragement, plus specific strategies, from Attenberg on how to carve out a creative path for yourself all year round.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Authorship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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1000 Words : a writer's guide to staying creative, focused, and productive all year round / by Attenberg, Jami,author.(CARDINAL)474345;
"In 2018, novelist Jami Attenberg, faced with a looming deadline, needed motivation. Using a boot camp model, she and a friend set out to write one thousand words every day for two weeks. They opened this practice to Attenberg's online community, and soon hundreds--then thousands--of people started using #1000WordsofSummer to track their work and support one another. What began as a simple challenge between two friends has become a literary movement--write one thousand words per day without judgment, bias, or concerns about writer's block, and see what comes of it. 1000 Words is about becoming--and staying--motivated, discovering yourself and your creative desires, and approaching your craft from a new direction. It features advice from more than fifty beloved writers, including New York Times bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners, and stars of the literary world. Framing these letters are words of wisdom and encouragement and specific strategies from Jami for carving out a creative path for yourself all year round. No matter where you are with your practice, 1000 Words compels you to open to any page and find a fulfilling hit of inspiration."--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Authorship.; Authorship; Writer's block.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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1000 words : a writer's guide to staying creative, focused, and productive all year round / by Attenberg, Jami,editor.(CARDINAL)474345;
Choosing to write -- The seasons -- Winter -- Spring -- Summer -- Fall -- All year round."In 2018, novelist Jami Attenberg, faced with a looming deadline, needed motivation. Using a boot camp model, she and a friend set out to write one thousand words every day for two weeks. They opened this practice to Attenberg's online community, and soon hundreds--then thousands--of people started using #1000WordsofSummer to track their work and support one another. What began as a simple challenge between two friends has become a literary movement--write one thousand words per day without judgment, bias, or concers about writer's block, and see what comes of it. 1000 Words is about becoming--and staying--motivated, discovering yourself and your creative desires, and approaching your craft from a new direction. It features advice from more than fifty beloved writers, including New York Times bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners, and stars of the literary world. Framing these letters are words of wisdom and encouragement and specific strategies from Jami for carving out a creative path for yourself all year round. No matter where you are with your practice, 1000 Words compels you to open to any page and find a fulfilling hit of inspiration."--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Authorship; Writer's block.; Authorship.;
Available copies: 30 / Total copies: 33
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