[Eng C6] Happiness is a Choice

[Eng C6] Happiness is a Choice: The Symptoms, Causes & Cures of Depression (by Minirth & Meier), 1978
Book overview

Whether depression is felt mildly or acutely, temporarily or persistently, it strikes nearly everyone. Drs. Minirth and Meier believe, however, that the emotional pain of depression can be overcome or altogether avoided. Drawing from their professional training, counseling experience, and biblical knowledge, they provide expert answers to questions such as:

• What are the symptoms of depression?
• What are the primary sources of emotional pain?
• Which personality dynamics lead to depression?
• How should a person deal with anger and anxiety?
• What medical treatments are available for depression?

Happiness Is a Choice explores the complex relationship between spiritual life and psychological health and then spells out basic steps for recovering from depression and maintaining a happy, fulfilling life.

[Eng C4] Boundaries

[Eng C4] Boundaries (by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend), 1992

Book overview

• Is your life out of control?
• Do people take advantage of you?
• Do you have trouble saying no?

Christians often focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limitations. Have you ever found yourself wondering:

• Can I set limits and still be a loving person?
• What are my legitimate boundaries?
• How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money?
• Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries?

Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend give you biblically based answers to these and other tough questions, showing you how to set healthy boundaries with parents, spouses, children, friends, coworkers, and even with yourself. It will leave you feeling empowered without guilt or fear.

Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us, mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts, emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own.

Contents:
Part I: What are Boundaries?
Part II: Boundary Conflicts
Part III: Developing Healthy Boundaries

[Eng C3] God's Power to Change Your Life

[Eng C3] God's Power to Change Your Life (by Rick Warren) 1998, 2006

Book overview

Do you want to get unstuck? Here's now.
Most people can think of different areas in their lives they'd like to change. But actually changing them? That's the problem! The good news is, God is all about changing lives. In this book, Rick Warren gives you practical principles from God's Word for making lifelong changes and equips you with the power to break free from a negative routine.

Contents:

1. The Power to Change Your Life
2. God's Part & My Part in Changing Me
3. Becoming a More Loving Person
4. The Choice to Rejoice!
5. Peaceful Living in an Uptight World
6. Developing Your Patience
7. Putting on a Little Kindness
8. Living the Good Life
9. The One Who Can be Counted On
10. A Gentle Approach
11. Developing Self-Control
12. A Productive Life