Running Stress

There's no other book like this. Longtime running writer Scott Douglas marshals expert advice (including his own, cultivated from more than 100,000 miles of personal experience), and a growing body of scientific research to show how running can make us happier. How? Everyone knows that running builds stronger muscles and a healthier heart; science now shows it also helps develop a healthier brain. For those struggling with depression and anxiety, a consistent running routine can enhance the mental-health benefits of talk therapy, antidepressants, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

It's never too late to chase your dreams: Before she discovered running, Nita Sweeney was 49-years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using exercise, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn't know she possessed, and with the help of her canine companion, she found herself on the way to completing her first marathon. In her memoir, Sweeney shares how she overcame emotional and physical challenges to finish the race and come back from the brink.

Movement is medicine. Letting your mind wander as you take a long walk, a slow jog, or a brisk run can give you a powerful, uplifting feeling. Some call it a runner's high, others attribute it to endorphins. In this interactive audiobook, psychotherapist William Pullen teaches you how to channel that exhilarating energy and use it to make positive change in your life. This radical new approach to obtaining the benefits of mindfulness originates in the body itself.

Without setting foot in an office, Buddha knew that helping people work right was essential to helping them find their path to awakening. Now more than ever, we need Buddha's guidance. Too many of us are working long hours and dealing with difficult bosses, high-maintenance coworkers, and nonstop stress. We need someone to help remind us that there is a better way. With Buddha's wisdom at the core of every chapter, Buddha's Office will help you learn how to stop taking shortcuts and pay more attention.

Life should be filled with joy, and you should have the energy to receive it… Discover how to get it back! Do you ever have moments when exhaustion hits you so hard that you feel utterly drained? Do you feel like you’re running on fumes and no amount of rest is ever enough? Have you noticed that you’re feeling less joy in the things that used to bring you pleasure? Perhaps you think you should be able to push through—after all, it seems like everyone else can. But here’s the truth: They can’t.

From stress-induced symptom searching and "miracle cures" to the wellness fads filling your social media timeline, health journalist Casey Gueren digs into why we're so anxious about our health and how to separate medical facts from fiction.

The Burnout Breakthrough is the first motivation book created explicitly for exhausted high achievers. Unlike other books that demand more energy you don't have, this revolutionary guide shows you how to rebuild your drive using gentle, science-backed strategies that work even when you're depleted.

In this book you will find: Excellent tips and advice to sustain and increase your motivation for your fitness regime. The number one change in your mindset that will eliminate the crazy weight fluctuations most people consider normal. Common excuses that if tolerated and spoken, will deprive you of the lifestyle you deserve. How to identify triggers that can rob you of months and months of hard work and smash them like ceramic plates at a Greek wedding.