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Languishing : how to feel alive again in a world that wears us down / by Keyes, Corey,author.(CARDINAL)883253;

Includes bibliographical references and index."The Emory University sociologist who coined the term languishing--low-grade mental weariness that affects our self-esteem, relationships, and motivation--explores the rise of this phenomenon and presents a comprehensive guide to flourishing in a world thatdemands too much. If you're muddling through the day in a fog, often forgetting why you walked into a room . . . If you feel emotionally flattened, lacking the energy to socialize or feel joy in the small things . . . If you feel an inner void--like something is missing, but you aren't sure what . . . Then this book is for you. Languishing--the state of mental weariness that erodes our self-esteem, motivation, and sense of meaning--can be easy to brush off as the new normal, especially since indifference isone of its symptoms. It's not a synonym for depression and its attendant state of prolonged sadness. Languishers are more likely to feel out of control of their lives, uncertain about what they want from the future, and paralyzed when faced with decisions. Left unchecked, languishing not only impedes our daily functioning but is a gateway to serious mental illness and early mortality. Emory University sociologist Corey Keyes has spent his career studying the causes and costs of languishing--the neglected middle child of mental health. Now Keyes has written the first definitive book on the subject, examining the subtle complexities of languishing before deftly diagnosing the larger forces behind its rise: the false promises of the self-help industrial complex, a global moment of intense fear and loss, and a failing healthcare system focused on treating rather than preventing illness. Ultimately, Keyes presents a groundbreaking approach to breaking the cycles keeping us stuck and finding a path to true flourishing. Unlike self-improvement systems offering quick-fix mood boosts, his framework focuses on functioning well: taking simple but powerful steps to hold our emotions loosely, becoming more accepting of ourselves and others, and carving out daily moments for the activities that create cycles of meaning, connection, and personal growth. Languishing is a must-read for anyone tempted to downplay feelings of demotivation and emptiness as they struggle to haul themselves through the day, and for those eagerto build a higher tolerance for adversity and the pressures of modern life. We can expand our vocabulary--and, with it, our potential to flourish"--

Subjects: Mental fatigue.; Executive functions (Neuropsychology); Success.; Self-help publications.;

Available copies: 22 / Total copies: 22

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Brain hacks : life-changing strategies to improve executive functioning / by Honos-Webb, Lara,author.(CARDINAL)471911;

What is executive functioning? -- Attention & focus -- Planning & organization -- Emotional regulation -- Impulse control -- Your road to success."With chapter-by-chapter concentration on the main areas of executive functioning focus and attention, planning and organization, cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, and impulse control 'Brain Hack: Life-Changing Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning' offers: An overview of executive functioning and self-assessments to identify which executive functioning areas pose your greatest challenges; explorations of the 5 core skills of executive functioning, including summaries, techniques, and brain hacks to make them stronger; real-world strategies and exercises to strengthen your executive functioning skills and apply them to everyday challenges"--Back cover.

Subjects: Executive functions (Neuropsychology); Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults.; Attention.;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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On task : how our brain gets things done / by Badre, David,author.(CARDINAL)846768;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-321) and index."Why is it hard to text and drive at the same time? How do you resist eating that extra piece of cake? Why does staring at a tax form feel mentally exhausting? Why can your child expertly fix the computer and yet still forget to put on a coat? From making a cup of coffee to buying a house to changing the world around them, humans are uniquely able to execute necessary actions. How do we do it? Or in other words, how do our brains get things done? In On Task, cognitive neuroscientist David Badre presents the first authoritative introduction to the neuroscience of cognitive control-the remarkable ways that our brains devise sophisticated actions to achieve our goals. We barely notice this routine part of our lives. Yet, cognitive control, also known as executive function, is an astonishing phenomenon that has a profound impact on our well-being. Drawing on cutting-edge research, vivid clinical case studies, and examples from daily life, Badre sheds light on the evolution and inner workings of cognitive control. He examines issues from multitasking and willpower to habitual errors and bad decision making, as well as what happens as our brains develop in childhood and change as we age-and what happens when cognitive control breaks down. Ultimately, Badre shows that cognitive control affects just about everything we do. A revelatory look at how billions of neurons collectively translate abstract ideas into concrete plans, On Task offers an eye-opening investigation into the brain's critical role in human behavior"--

Subjects: Cognitive neuroscience.; Decision making.; Developmental psychology.; Executive functions (Neuropsychology);

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3

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The everything parent's guide to children with executive functioning disorder : strategies to help your child achieve the time-management skills, focus, and organization needed to succeed in school and life / by Branstetter, Rebecca,author.(CARDINAL)594294;

Includes bibliographical references and index.What is executive functioning? -- The "Big 10" executive functions -- How does executive functioning develop in children and adolescents? -- Disorders with symptoms of executive functioning weakness -- Task initiation: taming your child's procrastination monster -- Response inhibition: teaching your child to control impulses -- Focus -- Time management: strengthening your child's internal clock -- Working memory -- Flexibility: rolling with changes -- Self-regulation: thinking about thinking -- Emotional self-control -- Task completion -- Organization -- Setting up your home environment to support executive functioning development -- How to advocate for support for your child at school -- Parenting children with executive functioning challenges -- Manager or micromanager? -- What if you also have executive functioning challenges? -- Building resilience.Learn what EF difficulties look like, and how you can help your child overcome these challenges. Branstetter teaches you how to help improve the executive functions, and includes checklists to help enforce skills and improve organization. This is your step-by-step handbook for helping your child concentrate, learn, and thrive!

Subjects: Self-control in children.; Executive functions (Neuropsychology); Child development.; Child psychology.;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4

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The impulsive, disorganized child : solutions for parenting kids with executive functioning difficulties / by Forgan, James W.,author.(CARDINAL)542497; Richey, Mary Anne,1947-author.(CARDINAL)399406;

Includes bibliographical references.The big deal about executive functioning -- General support for executive functioning difficulties -- Holding back impulses -- Keeping information in working memory -- Shifting, being flexible and regulating emotion -- Focusing and self-monitoring -- Not just ordinary organizing -- Managing time -- Taking action -- Sustaining effort -- Planning/problem solving/goal setting/using critical thinking -- Children with two homes -- Looking forward.Impulsive, scattered, lost, unfocused, unprepared, disorganized: These are just a few of the words used to describe kids with executive functioning deficits, which commonly affect many children already diagnosed with ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism. The Impulsive, Disorganized Child: Solutions for Parenting Kids with Executive Functioning Difficulties helps parents pinpoint weak executive functions in their children, then learn how to help their kids overcome these deficits with practical, easy solutions. Children who can't select, plan, initiate, or sustain action toward their goals are children who simply struggle to succeed in school and other aspects of life. Parents need the helpful, proven advice and interactive surveys and action plans in this book to empower them to take positive action to teach their disorganized, impulsive child to achieve independence, success, and a level of self-support.

Subjects: Self-control in children.; Executive functions (Neuropsychology); Children with mental disabilities; Child psychology.;

Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8

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Scattered to focused : smart strategies to improve your child's executive functioning skills / by Grisham, Zac,author.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-191) and index.part 1. Understanding executive function: What parents need to know ; Assess your own executive functioning ; Evaluate your child's executive functioning -- part 2. Building your child's executive function: Practicing self-control ; Regulating emotions ; Boosting memory and processing speed ; Creating and following routines ; Staying focused at home and in class ; Managing time wisely ; Building resilience -- Closing thoughts -- Resources.Parenting a child who struggles with executive function - the skills that help us stay focused, manage our emotions, and plan ahead - can be a challenge, whether or not they have an official ADHD diagnosis. This book is filled with expert advice and actionable strategies that can help your smart but scattered child build the skills they need to thrive both at school and at home.

Subjects: Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Executive functions (Neuropsychology); Child rearing.;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3

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