Sean D. Young

#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller An award-winning psychologist and director of the UCLA Center for Digital Behavior shows everyone how to make real, lasting change in their lives in this exciting work of popular psychology that goes beyond The Power of Habit with science and practical strategies that can alter their problem behaviors—forever. Whether it’s absent-minded mistakes at work, a weakness for junk food, a smart phone addiction, or a lack of exercise, everyone has some bad habit or behavior that they’d like to change. But wanting to change and actually doing it—and sticking with it—are two very different things. Dr. Sean Young, an authoritative new voice in the field of behavioral science, knows a great deal about our habits—how we make them and how we can break them. Stick with It is his fascinating look at the science of behavior, filled with crucial knowledge and practical advice to help everyone successfully alter their actions and improve their lives. As Dr. Young explains, you don’t change behavior by changing the person, you do it by changing the process. Drawing on his own scientific research and that of other leading experts in the field, he explains why change can be difficult and identifies the crucial forces that combine to make transformation permanent, from the right way to create new habits to how to harness emotional meaning to motivate change. He also helps us understand how the mind often interferes with creating lasting change and how we can outsmart it, including using "neurohacks" to shortcut the brain’s counterproductive instincts. In addition he provides a powerful corrective to the decades old science of habits, offering a next generation discussion of how habits can change behavior with the right approach. Packed with pragmatic exercises and stories of real people who have used them successfully, Stick with It shows that it is possible to control spending, stick to a diet, become more social, exercise regularly, stop compulsively checking e-mail, and overcome problem behaviors—forever.

A Scientifically Proven Process for Changing Your Life-for Good

Stick with It

When Renee McClendon was a teenager, she made a list of all the qualities her perfect man would have, but no matter how many handsome guys have ticked the boxes, she has yet to find the man for her. She wants a regular guy who's not afraid to get his hands dirty, and she's given herself a deadline. If she doesn't find Mr. Right by New Year's, she's done searching. Patrick Dunlap is used to woman looking at him as a lowly chauffeur...until they realize he owns the whole company. All he wants is a woman who'll want him for who is, and not only see dollar signs. He hits it off with Renee right away, so while they get to know each other, he withholds some small details instead of risking what they're starting to build. But when the truth comes out, how forgiving will Renee be? Each book in the McClendon Holiday series is STANDALONE: * A McClendon Thanksgiving * The Christmas Promise * A Husband by New Year's * Be My Valentine

A Husband by New Year’s

Patrice McClendon wants to create a signature scent for her family's aromatherapy and day spa this Valentine's Day. The holiday is crucial for the family business, even if Patrice has never been a hearts and flowers kind of girl. But creating the fragrance isn’t easy, and Patrice needs help. She gets that and more when she meets successful perfumer Jacques Germain. There are instant sparks when Jacques meets Patrice, but she’s asked him for professional help, and mixing business with pleasure is a no-no. But they soon realize that none of the rules apply when love is involved, and Jacques is determined to show Patrice that Valentine's Day can bring gifts more precious than anything money can buy. Each book in the McClendon Holiday series is STANDALONE: * A McClendon Thanksgiving * The Christmas Promise * A Husband by New Year's * Be My Valentine

Be My Valentine

Fashion designer Faith McClendon is back in Chicago to start over. She put her promising career on hold for too long, and she’s ready to get back in the game. She’s not willing to put her heart on the line again—it’s still far too bruised from her failed marriage for that, so when a renewed childhood friendship starts to make her think about second chances at love, she’s more than a little hesitant. Photographer Michael Montgomery was Faith’s biggest cheerleader when she decided to move to New York City, and he’s been her shoulder to cry on since she came home to Chicago. He’s never been able to tell her how he feels, but maybe now is his chance to make the family portrait in his head—the one with Faith by his side—a reality. First, he’s going to have to break down the walls Faith has around her heart and convince her they can be so much more than friends. Each book in the McClendon Holiday series is STANDALONE: * A McClendon Thanksgiving * The Christmas Promise * A Husband by New Year's * Be My Valentine

A McClendon Thanksgiving

Pastry chef Lili Hart hasn't been satisfied with what she's accomplished with her siblings at Hearts and Flowers. She yearns for independent success, so she seeks to take on clients of her own not tied to the family business. Excited about her first client, her celebration is short-lived when she sees dreamy eyed Dominic Ballard again. Charming and talented singer/songwriter Dominic Ballard majored in music in college despite the discouragement of his mother. Eventually, he moved to California to pursue his dreams of superstardom. After the sudden death of his father, Dominic finds himself back in his hometown of Taylor, Indiana assisting with the family's chain of restaurants. When he's offered an opportunity to collaborate on popular R & B singer latest CD he feels closer to realizing his dream. But, his life is further complicated when he runs into the one who got away. . .feisty Lili Hart.

Straight from the Heart

A Scientifically Proven Process for Changing Your Life--for Good

Jennifer McClendon's taking a long overdue vacation to try and forget the betrayal from her unfaithful boyfriend. What better way than to have some fun with the handsome software engineer she meets on the sun-drenched tropical island? What could it hurt? No strings, no attachments, no worries--or so she thought... Simeon Baker wanted more than just one night with Jennifer, but a tragic accident leaves him hospitalized with no way to find her again. Fate steps in four years later and Simeon realizes Jennifer didn’t leave the island with only good memories. If he can convince Jennifer to give them a chance to build a true family, this might just be their best Christmas ever. Each book in the McClendon Holiday series is STANDALONE: * A McClendon Thanksgiving * The Christmas Promise * A Husband by New Year's * Be My Valentine

The Christmas Promise

Wedding Planner Ivy Hart discovers that sharing her hotel room with Jonathan Damon in Las Vegas isn?t such a good idea. The sexy Banquet owner makes her feel things shethought she long forgotten. The thirty-four year old Wedding professional?s vow to leave all thoughts of marriage and happily ever after to her clients goes out the window when shewakes up married to her roommate. Now, all she wants is out of the farce of a marriage and fast, but her new hubby has other plans.

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