Frank Carlson Library

"Our culture makes it so that even the most organized and efficient among us feels the pressure of the ticking clock and the possibility and regret of missing out. Modern life has evolved in a way that sets us up for stress, pressure, and overload. New norms and attitudes tap into deeply-wired psychological impulses that make it harder than ever to take control of your time. Many of us also have innate personality traits that make the struggle even...

"An A to Z, mental health-centric handbook that distills the "self-care internet" to four distinctive realms of self-care: physical, mental, social, and spiritual"-- The concept of 'self-care' covers a wide spectrum of decisions and actions. Many are simple actions, such as taking an extra-long shower after a stressful day. But sometimes life gets so overwhelming that radical care is crucial to maintain your sanity. Borges has gathered tips, activities,...

What a time we've been living through. 2020, and now 2021, have thrown us a curveball in the form of a global pandemic, and it seems like we're all going a little nutty right now, doesn't it? Perhaps you've noticed feeling a little more on edge, in general and with each other, or feeling angry, resentful, fearful, or just plain unsettled. We could all use a little Sanity right now. Gary John Bishop's newest audio original takes on three hot-button...

A holistic look at the underlying emotional, physical, and spiritual causes of anger cites the shortcomings of traditional anger-management techniques while explaining how to shift one's perspective to maintain a state of calm. When we fight the urge to blow up or melt down, we fight against our own nature. Sometimes a change in perspective is all that is needed to help keep from flying off the handle. Lieberman reveals how to see anger through a...

Calm the hell down, live in the now, and get mindful as f*ck with these quick and snarky ways to live in the moment. When the entire world seems on your ass about something, taking a second to chill out, collect your thoughts, and process your stress can help a lot. Mindful As F*ck shows you how to be present, centered, and positive so you can live in the now regardless of how you're feeling. With straight-forward entries like "Slay Your Fear with...

Get the Summary of Cal Newport's Slow Productivity in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Slow Productivity" by Cal Newport explores the concept of productivity, particularly in knowledge work, where traditional metrics are ill-suited. The book challenges the 20th-century mindset that equates longer hours with better outcomes, highlighting the pitfalls of pseudo-productivity, which leads to stress and burnout. Newport...

The Wounded Man is a powerful revelation of the inner struggles of man as they walk through life unable to explain themselves because they do not understand the nature of their troubles.

Women are the gatekeepers of sex, Men are the gatekeepers of commitment and the gates of commitment are closing fast. -MGTOW American

Entre nous existe un monde en évolution contenue, compose pour tout un tissu de circuits, connexions et structures qui donnent lieu à un torrent permanent de pensée et émotions, qui graduellement circulent pour notre esprit en plusieurs occasions sans que nous les provoquions de forme volontaire, ceci succède chaque jour au large de toutes les heures du jour. En un espace passionne d'images qui surgissent de manière accélérée et se répètent...

As a police officer, you are in a brotherhood much like the marines or a special operations-type soldier. You would do anything for your brother, even die for them. In the years 2016 and 2017, there were a lot of rookie cops getting killed in the line of duty. This hurts you to the core. One night I was crying out to the Lord and asked him, "Lord, what can I do to help? My brothers and sisters are being killed every day." I was beside myself with...