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Do you experience recurring negative thought patterns that make you feel angry, sad, jealous, or even envious? Are you finding yourself constantly pressured by society in a way that makes you feel like you’re not enough? Or perhaps, you’re always in a rush and feel anxious on a regular basis, but just don’t know how to step out of this treadmill of a life you’re living? Know that you’re definitely not alone in this.

Around 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety-related issues each year, and more than 20 percent of these people say it either affects or has ended their relationships. We live in a fast-paced and busy world these days - one with constant distraction and movement. One where our relationships are sometimes so wound up as a result that it’s hard for us to keep up.

Romance: I wouldn't say these short stories are steamy hot in a sexual sense, but the romantic scenes are definitely filled with some flirting, sexual tension, and suggestive, humorous comments. As the author tried to keep it all clean to target a specific audience, you'll find that even the most trivial circumstances can create the most interesting and fun love stories. Fighting, miscommunication, awkwardness, and status add to the mixture, as the characters mingle and sometimes remain single.

Let’s face it - we’re all messed up. Unless you’ve never been in a relationship before or you don’t have questionable family dynamics, chances are that some type of betrayal has happened in your life. So, what do we do about such problems? We usually dump all of that baggage on people who have nothing to do with our screwed up past. Raise your hand if you’ve been betrayed before, and you’re taking it out on your current partner now.

Tabitha Brickly should be happy. A nursing career she adores, beautiful children, and a husband … she has it all. But lately, she can’t shake the feeling that something is missing. She’s tired. Emotionally drained. Empty. And her husband, the man who should be her rock, couldn’t care less. Then a chance encounter with an older—and distractingly sexy—woman changes everything…

All my life, I pursued women who made me feel like I was licking honey off the edge of a sharp knife. Those who seduce a man with one look. Bait, hook, and haul my ass to her table with a lick of her tongue across blood-red lips. Cue in Mia Harlow. Delicate. Shy. Fragile. Unapologetically feminine, five-foot-nothing, blonde college girl wrapped in pink. Not my type by any definition, but the electric stress between us grows stronger whenever I see her.

Modern-day life can be extremely hectic and stressful for teenagers. We are constantly bombarded by people, and information flows through ever-present access to social media and a hectic pace of life. Social media can be great to get in touch with those close to us, but it can also bring higher levels of stress and anxiety. Mix in school and work stresses and any medical problems, and it can be difficult for modern day teens to cope.

New nurse Elizabeth Fletcher is excited to be finally following the career of her dreams, even if it will only be for a few months. When she begins work at the Corrine Ann Pettrone Medical Center (CAPMED) in Chicago, she quickly realizes that she jumped in too deep. She loves the hospital environment, but things start to feel too real, too fast. Dating Chad Hawthorne, her wealthy boyfriend of five years, Liz always believed she could have love and a career. Yet, when she accepts Chad’s marriage proposal, all bets are off.

Brace yourself. You will begin to listen to all kinds of stories, from zombie-killing individuals to spooky warnings from ghosts. Most of these are not heavy, gory horror stories but lightly sprinkled humorous ones with casual plot twists that most people will enjoy. Murder is definitely one of the main themes as is survival in a post-apocalyptic era. Ghosts and beasts in different forms will adorn the elements of these psychological and action-packed stories.

Be ready for some action, humor, and mystery in this anthology with short stories. You’ll listen about gangsters, witches, magic potions, interrogations, werewolves, and murder. Several stories have a murder victim, while others are all about theft or robberies. But in many cases, they spark the imagination and make up for a great way to sit back, relax, and read or listen to stories from a completely different world.

Mindfulness and meditation are hot topics these days, and it’s not hard to see why. These techniques can be used to relax, calm anxiety, and increase awareness and focus. But all too often, books about them ignore the people who could use their help the most. Today’s teens and pre-teens are more stressed than any other generation, pulled in a thousand different directions by schoolwork and their personal lives.

We all overthink. Some nights, you lay wide awake in bed and just can’t seem to switch your brain off. Don’t despair and think there is nothing you can do from here. This audiobook was written specifically to solve your overthinking problem. To begin with, we will explore the causes. Then we will show exactly how you can upgrade your thinking. Now, you could stay in bed all day watching TV, and that's just fine. But that's a below-average life, and it's not going to make you happy; you have to dare to be great! Begin now with this three-book collection!

Does it have to be this way? Is there a way to slow things down, and still be an effective, productive, respected person? Can slower be better? The answer to each of these questions is yes, we are living in a world that is obsessed with speed and immediacy, and yes, you can put on the brakes, and become happier, and more fulfilled, effective, and productive. You are ready for The Power of Slow Living, how to experience joy in a fast-paced world.

Are you stuck in a valley of self-limiting beliefs, looking for inspiration to get past your fears and advance your entrepreneurship journey? Here’s a chance to create your dream life on your terms–you’ll find all the tools, tricks, and tips for a successful entrepreneurship journey right inside.

If you are frequently feeling helpless, lonely, or out of control due to the loss of a loved one or stress of any kind, then you need a guide to Managing Negative Emotions. Life can sometimes knock you down, leaving you lost and unable to control the rush of unwanted thoughts and feelings. It becomes all too easy to feel as though you have no hope of getting your life back on track. These intensely negative emotions can leave you feeling stressed and unmotivated, decrease your self-confidence, and reduce your overall life satisfaction.

In this series opener, Ivy believes she is the only unmagical creature in a rich fantasy world, where gems are rife with power, quills cast spells, and dragons fill the sky. She must step into wonderland, discover her power at a magical academy, and find out who she truly is before it’s too late.

By chance, are you in that stage in your marriage when you start to doubt your partner truly loves you for who you are? Or perhaps, you feel the need to build a deep emotional intimacy in your relationship? Truth is, all of us want to avoid conflicts, experience deep affection, and be filled with pride when we talk of our relationship or marriage with others. Thus, everyone yearns for the most loving and joyful relationship as possible.

How to succeed and become prosperous despite overwhelming obstacles? As said by Conrad Hilton, “Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.” Do what successful people have done; stay hungry for wisdom. Eventually, you’ll see yourself attaining your own dreams. You don’t need to be gifted in many areas of life to be happy, strong, and wealthy. You just have to focus on what you can do, and keep learning along the way to get to where you want to be. Achieve a meaningful and abundant life.

Tabitha Brickly has a husband, two children, and every reason to be happy. On the surface, she can put on a smile, but deep down, she’s struggling. In need for something or someone to help her find true happiness, her heart feels empty and tired. Tabby’s husband, Drew, is quickly becoming the last person she can talk to. As a busy nurse, also trying to take care of the home, there’s only so much a worn-out heart can take.

As you begin to listen to this audiobook, you will undoubtedly feel that Queen Marie Antoinette and King Louise XVI led spoiled lives. You will be right in what you think; but you will also find out that with their parents arranging their marriages at a very young age, neither of them was ever able to experience the feelings of young love. You will see what horrors and terrors that Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, their children, and Louis’ sister had to suffer through for four years before their deaths.