Tag: self-help
I speak from personal experience when I say this: a book can be a person with social anxiety’s best friend. Nothing eases the tension of being in a public …
Looking for some fascinating beach reads this summer? Even when your head’s in the clouds you can keep your mind focused on winning with these strategy-centric books that everyone …
Biting your nails, procrastinating, telling little white lies every now and then to not have to deal with a particular consequence; these are among the many negative habits that …
I’ve been a reader since I don’t remember when. I could read before I went to school. Books have represented many things to me over the years: adventure, knowledge, …
According to a report in Publishers Weekly, the print-publishing juggernaut that is adult coloring books is slowing down worldwide. In Australia, it’s come to a juddering halt: Nielson BookScan …
At one point or another, you’ve probably encountered a bully. As an adult it happens less often, but school years can be brutal, leaving kids with painful emotional scars, …
It’s easy to diagnose and treat a broken leg. The injury is visually evident, and, for the most part, the treatment is the same regardless of the patient. A …
Since the election this past November, we’ve all been trying to figure out how to deal with information overload. From outlandish tweets, less-than-comforting public statements, blurred lines between fact …
Melanie Pitman
February 13, 2017
Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Classics, Drama, Faves, Feminism, Historical Fiction, Human Interest, Humor, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Relationships, Self-Help, Women
Ever since the iconic Leslie Knope introduced us to the concept of Galentines Day, women everywhere have been buying chocolate for their besties and having pre-Vday girls’ nights like …
YouTube Channel: Booktopia TV From the Description: Caroline Baum catches up with bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert to chat Eat Pray Love, The Signature of All Things and her inspirational book …
Breakups. They can be more than just difficult. Especially before and during a major romantic holiday. Eh hem. But there is a way to “not be alone” this Valentine’s …
Even if they’re set on the most fantastic, alien world imaginable, the stories we read are ultimately human stories. That’s why it’s important to write characters who are compelling …
Anybody make any resolutions for the new year? To lose weight, to quit smoking, to find a new job, to call your mom more often… anything? How about to …
The further students pursue an education, the more they are required to use critical analysis; this is no exception for reading. Whether you are a student intent on developing your critical …
Let’s face it: we’re probably not going to keep our New Year’s resolutions to lose 50 pounds, travel the world, quit drinking, or suddenly kick our workaholicism and spend …
During the holidays, with parties and gifts for practically everyone you have ever met, you’re probably feeling the pinch on your wallet. But being generous and having a memorable, meaningful Christmas …
It’s impossible to become a great writer overnight; becoming a better writer takes hard work, time, and dedication. However, creative writing is an incredibly rewarding and useful skill that’s …
Growing up as a kid with ADHD is tough. Sometimes it feels like nobody understands you, or worse: that everyone is sick of you and your inability to sit …
Marcus Tullius Cicero, the ancient Roman philospher and orater once said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” Parents know all …
Exercising is one of those activities that I think people either love or hate. There’s rarely a gray area. Me? It all depends on the type of exercise I’m …