Dream Big! 10 Tipps, um deine Lebensvision zu finden und richtig groß zu denken

In 'Quiet', Susan Cain presents a comprehensive argument that modern Western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people. She charts the rise of the 'Extrovert Ideal' and explores how it permeates various aspects of society, including workplaces, schools, and social interactions. Cain draws on research from biology, psychology, neuroscience, and evolution to demonstrate that introversion is common, normal, and valuable. The book offers advice for introverts on functioning in an extrovert-dominated culture and advocates for changes to support and recognize the contributions of introverts. It also distinguishes between introversion, shyness, and anti-social behavior, and highlights the unique strengths of introverts, such as deep thinking, persistence, and excellent negotiation skills.

In 'Big Magic', Elizabeth Gilbert delves into the mysteries of creativity, encouraging readers to live more creative and fulfilling lives. The book is divided into six parts: Courage, Enchantment, Permission, Persistence, Trust, and Divinity. Gilbert argues that creativity is an essential part of human nature and that it requires courage to accept and overcome fears. She emphasizes the importance of persistence, trust in the creative process, and the need to separate creativity from the pressure of making a living. Through personal anecdotes and insights from other artists, Gilbert demystifies the creative process and inspires readers to pursue their passions with curiosity rather than fear.

This book delves into the purpose and power of sleep, explaining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Walker discusses how sleep enriches our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions, recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite. He also explores the consequences of sleep deprivation and provides actionable steps to improve sleep quality, including ways to prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, slow the effects of aging, and increase longevity.

In "Psychologie des Gelingens" stellt Gabriele Oettingen die WOOP-Methode vor, ein mentales Training zur Zielerreichung. Die Methode hilft, Wünsche zu konkretisieren, positive Ergebnisse zu visualisieren, potenzielle Hindernisse zu identifizieren und Pläne zur Überwindung dieser Hindernisse zu entwickeln. Oettingen präsentiert wissenschaftliche Belege für die Wirksamkeit der WOOP-Methode und zeigt, wie sie in verschiedenen Lebensbereichen angewendet werden kann. Das Buch ist praxisorientiert und bietet konkrete Übungen und Beispiele. Es richtet sich an alle, die ihre Ziele effektiver erreichen möchten und ihre mentale Stärke verbessern wollen. Die WOOP-Methode ist ein wertvolles Werkzeug für Selbstmanagement und persönliche Entwicklung.