Burnout is not the result of hard work as such. It arises because a person constantly experiences mental stress in work and/or private life. The 'carrying capacity' and the 'carrying load' have been out of balance for too long. But what is the underlying psychological force, which leads to chronic stress and which is sometimes so persistent that someone gets a burnout again? And what inner change process is needed to prevent a relapse?

The author answers these questions from integrative psych...

Dive into the captivating world of philosophical exploration with Bertrand Russell's timeless masterpiece, "The Problems of Philosophy." In this thought-provoking journey, Russell takes readers on an exhilarating quest to unravel the fundamental questions that have perplexed the human mind for centuries.

Embark on a thrilling intellectual adventure as Russell skillfully guides you through the intricate landscapes of metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. With clarity and precision, he tackles...

The complete edition of a timeless classic, includes the recently rediscovered Part Four and ‘Last Words’ by Richard Bach.Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the most celebrated inspirational fable of our time, tells the story of a bird determined to be more than ordinary.

Individual Differences and Personality provides a student-friendly introduction to both classic and cutting-edge research into personality, mood, motivation, and intelligence, and their applications.

1. Four new chapters: key influencers in psychology from a non-scientific background, the interaction of psychology the visual arts and music, the social life of psychological knowledge, and an examination of the internationalization of psychology. 2.

Addition of a new co-author, Paul Stenner, who has a great international reputation and has written extensively in the field. 3. Contains a new list of recommended web-resources.

The new edition of this bestselling textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on stress and health, moving beyond the former deficit model to a resource growth model, and examines all aspects of the topic, from how the external world and the impact of technology makes demands upon individuals.

A portable edition of the famous Red Book text and essay.

Are you on your first or second mountain?

Is life about you - or others?

About success - or something deeper?

The world tells us that we should pursue our self-interest: career wins, high status, nice things. These are the goals of our first mountain. But at some point in our lives we might find that we're not interested in what other people tell us to want. We want the things that are truly worth wanting.

This is the second mountain.

What does it mean to look beyond yourself and find a moral...

Psychology of Aging: A Concise Exploration introduces students to the study of adulthood and aging, offering a holistic examination of its impact on our bodies, minds, relationships, and social roles. Through an innovative myth vs. fact approach, the text dispels common misconceptions using humor, compassion, and robust research.