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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a relatively short-term, results-oriented type of psychotherapy, which has a clear goal and uses a more practical approach for tackling psychological disorders. The goal usually is to change behavior or thought patterns that cause people to feel the way they do. CBT is employed for treating a large number of mental ailments or disorders from insomnia to relationship issues to substance abuse or anxiety/depression. The therapy involves altering an individual's behavior patterns and attitude by concentrating on their thoughts, visual imagery, underlying beliefs and overall attitude (held in the person's cognizance), and impacting the way it processes a person's behavior and manner of dealing with psychological problems.

Learning to read other people gives you a definite edge in terms of predicting behavior, modeling your actions to build a favorable rapport with people, forging more fulfilling personal relationships, and excelling at building professional relationships. No, I am not suggesting you switch careers to be an FBI agent. However, it doesn't hurt to possess their sharp people analyzing acumen, does it?

Many people tend to have a rough time connecting with the current modern society we live in and this can be with others and also ourselves. Emotional intelligence plays a key role in being able to connect with others and adapt to the society.

If there's a single most important skill you can pick up in today's globally connected and technically savvy world, it's the ability to analyze people. How do you determine a good fit for your organization while interviewing potential hires? How do you approach strangers? How about a crush or potential date? How do you build a stunning rapport with clients by diving into their head? Learning to read other people gives you a definite edge in terms of predicting behavior.

When you're an empath, regardless of how much you may try to change your own mood, sometimes you just can't. Even when you've done all the right things to move beyond something, you may still feel stuck. This isn't because you're only thinking about or merely empathizing with others, but literally taking on their energy. This is why training yourself to handle your abilities is so important. It is tailored to your situation and goes above and beyond basic psychological tips for coping. This book will help you find these tools.

If you are a philosopher or someone who seeks to find principles of better ways of living, stoicism is an interesting philosophy that guides one into a life that is full of fulfillment and happiness. Don't get me wrong, it is not simple, philosophy is complex, but many people try to pick bits and pieces of it to make it work for them in some circumstances. If you want to know how to apply various principles of stoicism, learn its history, and gain insights on how to better manage the things that are causing harm in your life, then Stoicism is the book that you have been waiting for.