The Book For People Who Do Too Much
by Bradley Trevor Greive
from Andrews McMeel Publishing
"Hard work never killed anybody." This conviction built our great nation and made it the star-spangled superpower that it is. But Bradley Trevor Greive (BTG) wants us to know when enough's enough! Funny and perceptive, The Book for People Who Do Too Much reminds us that, in fact, hard work has killed a whole bunch of people. It has also caused premature aging, unsightly baldness, and explosive indigestion and is responsible for a lot of very questionable fashion statements.Too many people drive themselves beyond reasonable limits to do more, have more, and be more. BTG points out that ironically, they actually end up with a lot less. "It's like climbing mountain after mountain and never taking the time to look at the view," he says. With his trademark combination of engaging animal photos, gentle humor, and priceless insights, BTG urges us to have the courage to say NO, and to learn to use this liberating two-letter word in a way that is amusing and empowering and won't offend. Saying no can sound selfish, but by saving time to enjoy our lives and pursue our true passions, we'll ultimately have a lot more of ourselves to share with those who are most special to us.
Relax - You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left: Using the Power of Humor to Overcome Stress in Your Life and Work
by Loretta LaRoche
from Hay House
Relax—You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left is filled with practical exercises, hilarious anecdotes, and specific advice for coming to terms with today’s ever-increasing stress levels—it’s a remedy for anxiety and a prescription for laughter.
In sections such as “If You Don’t Have to Suffer—Don’t Practice,” “My Mother the CEO,” and “I’m Not Afraid of Heights, Just Widths,” Loretta dismantles our American predilection for taking ourselves too seriously and shows us how to live longer, happier lives using the healing power of the absurd.
How to Self-Destruct: Making the Least of What's Left of Your Career
by Jason Seiden
from Publishing
'This book is a winner. Jason Seiden is a winner. He s a thinker and a writer who can bring you to both duh! and AHA! at the same moment. Nobody wants to self-destruct. But many people do. Get your 16 ounces of prevention by buying this book today.' --Jeffrey Gitomer, author, The Sales Bible
You say, I want to make it to the top! I say, Why would you want that?
That kind of success requires personal growth. Personal growth is difficult, stressful, and risky. Put those adjectives in front of anything else and you'd run away as fast as you could!
How about an alternative form of success that requires no practice, no soul-searching, and no behavioral change whatsoever? Sounds too good to be true? It s not! It's called self-destruction, and you're probably already familiar with it. But do you know how to achieve it? With Jason Seiden's expert advice, you too can learn to:
- Marginalize yourself at work, whether you re in an entry-level position or a swanky corner office
- Promote mediocrity while squelching outstanding performance
- Use technology to your disadvantage
- Destroy old relationships and prevent new ones from forming
For safety's sake, the treatment of each topic also includes the strategies of those misguided fools who still choose success, so you know what not to do. How to Self-Destruct is a definitive collection of surefire, up-to-the-minute failure tactics that can bring you down from any height. Because when you set out to fail, you're guaranteed to win!
Life's Little Annoyances: True Tales of People Who Just Can't Take It Anymore
by Ian Urbina
from Times Books
Somewhere between passive aggressive and passionate aggression lies the perfect humorous response to an irritating event. Writer Ian Urbina—who started this project by writing an article for the New York Times and attracting legions of the slightly annoyed—has compiled a lovely collection of non-injurious (but highly mean) solutions that soothe the cranky soul.
The introduction gets off to a brilliant start: Urbina coated a pint of his frequently "borrowed" ice cream with a thick layer of salt, driving his ice cream thief of a housemate to furiously outing herself as the culprit. Additional tales offer websites that reject unappealing date prospects for you, examples of anti-honking haiku distributed on telephone poles all over Brooklyn and a flat-out heartening recounting of the original parking meter fairies in Anchorage, AK.
Heartening fairies and websites providing confrontation avoidance techniques aside, this is no typical relax-and-be-nice book that help readers calm down and appreciate life. Instead, it offers the dual purpose of giving everyone a chance to appreciate the sheer creative genius lurking in your average curmudgeon while inspiring the world to further feats of nearly meaningless anger management Jill Lightner
The Stress Buster Box (Mega Mini Kits)
by Joelle Herr
from Running Press Miniature Editions
The Little Voodoo Kit: Revenge Therapy for the Over-Stressed
by Jean-Paul Poupette
from St. Martin's Griffin
The Little Voodoo Kit promises to impart the stress-relieving benefits of revenge therapy. The kit comes with a full-color guide to a huge range of tension-relieving techniques plus a genderless white-cloth revenge doll and color-coded pins. Easy to use at home, in the office, or while traveling, this life-enhancing kit teaches you curses, and proper stabbing techniques. The doll is a handy pocket size, so that you can carry it with you at all times.
The Humor Revolution: Laugh More. Stress Less.
by dr. alice
from iUniverse, Inc.
Do you want to laugh more and stress less? You can when you join The Humor Revolution led by Dr. Alice Glasser, a public health physician. She unveils startling findings on how humor can benefit your mind and body, and relieve stress making you a healthier and happier person. You don't have to live your life as if you're in need of a teddy bear to hug!
Armed with her Weapons of Laugh Instruction and a cache of hilarious tales from her book Where Can I Be Decaffeinated? Dr. Alice uses Laughs on Learning to show you how to seek out and develop more humor in your life. Discover your Laughter IQ as you create your own Humor Self-Portrait. Learn how humor can relieve stress from everyday life to emotionally complex issues. Find out why humor is the ultimate Feel Good LIfestyle Choice. Fast-paced, funny and fact-filled this is a revolution not to be missed!The Dog Diet, A Memoir: What My Dog Taught Me About Shedding Pounds, Licking Stress and Getting a New Leash on Life
by Patti Lawson
from HCI
Boy does Ms. Lawson know dogs! Fantastic book for dog lovers and anyone who wants to stay in shape and lighten up their lives to boot!
--Richard Simmons
We live in a diet-obsessed age, when we lose five pounds just to gain ten, delude ourselves that the next exercise contraption we buy from that midnight infomercial will finally take that extra inch off our thighs, and become convinced that the latest diet fad of beet soup and goat's milk will help us look good in a bikini. But now you can forget the Zone, Atkins and South Beach! It turns out that the ultimate weight-loss plan is owning a dog: Man (and woman's) best friend is the fail proof personal trainer-dietician-nutritionist you've been looking for you all your life.
That's just what Patti Lawson found in her dog, Sadie.
A diet-obsessed, single lawyer, Patti spent the winter indulging in multiple brands of chocolate while mourning the demise of her latest relationship. Spring found her pudgy and pitiful, when Fate - and a fortuitous trip to PetSmart - brought rascally puppy Sadie into Patti's petless, pristine, if a bit sterile, life. Since that day life hasn't been the same for Patti or Sadie.
A life that began together with 3:00 a.m. walks through the park, incessant barking and stolen moments of trying to eat just a crumb of breakfast without puppy-interference soon morphed into a partnership of exercise and healthy eating with the added bonus that Sadie taught Patti a thing or two about letting go and stopping to smell the roses.
A memoir-cum-diet, The Dog Diet takes a tongue-in-cheek look at our obsession with weight loss and will have you laughing out loud as you recognize your own dysfunctional relationship with food. In the process you'll learn a simple and natural method for shedding unwanted pounds without the usual stress and disappointments that go along with typical dieting regimens.
Going Bridal: How to Get Married Without Losing Your Mind
by Li Robbins
from McGraw-Hill
Witty, one-of-a-kind wedding book keeps the bride from going bonkers!
What causes a seemingly normal, well-adjusted woman to become obsessed and emotionally unstable after her boyfriend pops the question?
She's obviously gone bridal! Going Bridal is an actual syndrome, coined by journalist Li Robbins, who in these pages takes a sharp and witty look at what makes a bride go nuts and explains how to prevent emotional overload from spoiling the Big Day.
Filled with helpful, humorous stories from brides who have, regretfully, experienced Going Bridal firsthand as well as those who have narrowly escaped a memorable meltdown, this fun, chatty guide puts it all in perspective. Before it's too late, brides on the brink learn to identify and treat the four major causes of their condition, which include:
- Family-induced freak-outs
- Vendor-induced high-decibel venting
- Fiancé (oh, yeah, whatshisname)-induced fits
- Friend-induced frenzy
Forget the place settings and the perfect dress; this unique bridal guide focuses on the key ingredient for a successful wedding day--a sane and centered bride!
Don't Get Mad, Get Funny! A Light-Hearted Approach to Stress Management
by Leigh Anne Jasheway
from Whole Person Associates
What's the easiest, most practical, and most affordable way to cope with stress? Respond to stress-filled days with the transforming power of laughter. Use this resource to enhance your stress management seminars as you add punch to your presentations and engage your listeners through the power of laughter.
+++
