Archives de catégorie : Self Help / Mind, Body & Spirit

THE HUMAN LIE DETECTOR’S TIPS FOR LOVE & DATING d’Annie Särnblad

From international strategic advisor and viral microexpressions expert, Annie Särnblad, comes an illustrated, empowering guide to the science of reading faces and body language to help readers more safely and confidently navigate modern love and dating.

THE HUMAN LIE DETECTOR’S TIPS FOR LOVE & DATING:
Facial Expressions and Body Language in Flirtation, Desire, and Lasting Love
by Annie Särnblad
Harper Influence, August 2027

What if you could tell just by looking at someone that they were attracted to you? That they genuinely wanted to get to know you better? Or, if they’re someone you should absolutely stay away from? With THE HUMAN LIE DETECTOR’S TIPS FOR LOVE & DATING, you can do just that and more.

Meet viral expert Annie Särnblad, also known as The Human Lie detector, who cracks the code to dating in the modern age by teaching readers about the universal, non-verbal language of love: microexpressions. These biological, hardwired facial expressions subconsciously reveal our true emotions, whether we necessarily want them to or not. Every crinkle around the eye, slight curl of the lip is telling you something about the thoughts racing through someone’s head. You just might not be aware of it…yet.

In this comprehensive, groundbreaking book, Särnblad applies the science behind microexpressions to love and dating in her signature conversational, approachable style. Drawing on the colorful, sometimes hilarious dating stories from her own life, as well as those of her clients and students, Särnblad breaks down how to recognize the facial expressions and body language that indicate a loving partner, as well as those that indicate selfish, unkind, or even dangerous intent. From spotting narcissism to catching red flags early, you’ll gain the tools to prioritize personal safety and steer clear of toxic relationships.

Learn to recognize: Attraction, Pleasure, Vulnerability, Empathy

While at the same time detecting: Volatility, Anger, Disgust, Contempt

Alongside original research and real-life stories, Särnblad includes illustrations of these facial expressions throughout, as well as quizzes and observational checklists to guide you on you quest for lasting love.

Once you can read facial expressions, you’ll find that every face-to-face interaction provides feedback and is an opportunity to achieve deeper understanding and connection. And with THE HUMAN LIE DETECTOR’S TIPS FOR LOVE & DATING, you’ll be empowered with the tools to make the right choices in love and dating, becoming your very own human lie detector. And flirtation radar. And love-bomb squad. All in one.

Annie Särnblad is a world-renowned expert in reading facial expressions and an esteemed strategic advisor, author, and speaker. She developed her own methodologies and techniques to simplify the teaching of microexpressions based on her Master’s in Anthropology and her experience living in nine countries and studying eight languages through immersion. Annie has appeared on multiple TV, podcast, Instagram live, and radio shows, including CBS The Talk, The School of Greatness, NBC’s A Little Late with Lilly Singh, Women of Impact, Dr. Jamie Zuckerman (Dr. Z) Live Instagram, and iHeart’s Whine Down with Jana Kramer.

HIGH AGENCY de George Mack

The definitive case that agency – the ability to act boldly and freely to solve problems – is more important than intelligence, revealing how to cultivate a “high agency” mindset in life and business, based on the viral essay by entrepreneur George Mack.

HIGH AGENCY: The Most Valuable Skill in the World
by George Mack
Crown Currency, September 2027

When George Mack asked the internet a deceptively simple question, his essay sparked word-of-mouth sensation. The question: If you were stuck in a foreign jail cell and could only call one person you know for help, who would it be? That’s the highest-agency person you know—someone with the drive and resourcefulness to solve problems that most would consider impossible.

If the optimist sees the glass as half full, and the pessimist sees the glass as half empty, the high agency person sees themselves as a tap that fills up the glass. Expanding the idea into a full operating system, Mack argues that agency is the most important skill of the 21st century, eclipsing intelligence, and breaks down the traps that shrink people into a low agency mindset.

With its unique blend of playful yet instructive stories, from Christopher Nolan to the Wright Brothers, and practical tools like the high agency spectrum, this is a modern playbook for ambitious and daring entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals eager to get off autopilot and seize control of their lives.

George Mack is a British entrepreneur and writer known for turning psychological insights into ideas that spread. His work has gained a cult following, and he is the most frequent guest on the Modern Wisdom podcast, one of the top 10 podcasts in the world. His signature “high agency” question has been featured on both The Joe Rogan Experience and The Diary of a CEO. Mack has 500k followers across X, LinkedIn, Substack, and his newsletter. He lives in Austin, Texas.

HOW LONG DOES IT ACTUALLY TAKE de Christi Newrutzen & Michelle Rutz

Written by viral content creator Christi Newrutzen and her mom, psychologist Dr. Michelle Rutz, this practical and psychologically grounded book teaches readers how to close the gap between intending to act and actually beginning.

HOW LONG DOES IT ACTUALLY TAKE
by Christi Newrutzen and Michelle Rutz
Little, Brown Spark, Spring 2028
(via Mushens Entertainment)

Inspired by Christi’s videos, where she times herself doing commonly avoided tasks, Christi has helped her friends organize their bathrooms, tupperware drawers and much more.

Expanding on the method that has helped millions, the book gives a practical way to challenge the perseptions that fuel procrastination, showing that starting might be easier than we thought.

The book introduces three steps—challenge the story, shrink the monster, reflect with real data—that are at the core of why asking this simple question helps.

Christi Newrutzen is the creator of the widely popular “How Long Does It Actually Take?” series, where she times everyday tasks people commonly procrastinate—everything from cleaning and organizing, to making appointments and tackling projects that she, her friends, and her family have avoided for years.

Dr. Michelle Rutz holds a Doctorate in Psychology and is a member of the American Psychological Association. Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in Education, two teaching credentials, and a bachelor’s degree in Human Development. Michelle’s impressive educational background, combined with the richness of her lived experience, brings legitimacy and depth of wisdom to Christi’s creative messaging of the psychology of procrastination and tools to overcome its negative impact.

THE PERSONALITY EDIT de Shannon Sauer-Zavala

A revolutionary science-based guide to shifting your personality traits to create the life you want.

THE PERSONALITY EDIT
by Shannon Sauer-Zavala
New Harbinger, December 2027
(via Liza Dawson Associates)

Most of us view our personalities as unchanging, but in reality, our personality traits are not etched in stone. Our personalities shift as we age and we don’t have to be passive passengers along for the ride—in fact, you can change your traits, imagine the life you want, and purposefully develop the characteristics you need to be successful.

In THE PERSONALITY EDIT, Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala shares science-based strategies that have been proven in clinical settings throughout the world to enhance or evolve the traits that can better serve you. This book is for you if:

• You’ve wished you could form more and deeper friendships but believed you’re not a warm enough person.
• You’ve told yourself that you couldn’t possibly organize your home and your finances because you don’t have the discipline to do it.
• You’ve ever thought you’d never move into a leadership position because you’re not outgoing enough.

Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala, Ph.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. She is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Kentucky, where she develops new treatments for stubborn mental health conditions and tests them in rigorous clinical trials. Her treatment program, Compass, has been clinically shown to stimulate 20 years’ worth of personality change in less than 20 weeks. Her research has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Canadian Institute of Health Research, and the Templeton Foundation. Over the past ten years, she has received tens of millions of dollars in grant funding to support her mental health treatment research. Dr. Sauer-Zavala has translated her provocative work on intentional personality change to popular audiences through a TEDx talk in 2024 and an interview segment on CBS Sunday Morning in 2025. The tools included in THE PERSONALITY EDIT have been featured in global media, the Washington Post, Medium, Psychology Today, VeryWell Mind, WebMD, National Public Radio, and many more media outlets.

MANIPULATE, GASLIGHT, EXPLOIT, LIE de Tamara McClintock Greenberg

Uncover the patterns of people who want to hurt you—and protect yourself for good.

MANIPULATE, GASLIGHT, EXPLOIT, LIE:
How Toxic People Steal Your Power—and How to Take It Back
by Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg
Sourcebooks, May 2027

We’ve all found ourselves in toxic relationships—the boss who takes credit for your work, the in-law who ignores boundaries, the friend who betrays your trust, the partner who says all the right things but does all the wrong ones.

It would be nice to believe we can simply avoid people who hurt us. But the truth is, manipulative and exploitative individuals are everywhere. And for many of us, our own histories—old wounds, unmet needs, unresolved trauma—can make us especially vulnerable to their tactics.

The real question isn’t, How do I avoid toxic people?

It’s, How do I recognize the tools they use—and protect myself before the damage is done?

In MANIPULATE, GASLIGHT, EXPLOIT, LIE, psychologist Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg exposes the common tactics destructive people rely on to control, destabilize, and use others. She reveals:

• The most common personality patterns behind manipulative behavior
• The psychological tools toxic individuals use to gain power
• Why certain traits and past experiences can make us more susceptible
• The subtle warning signs most people miss
• How to set and enforce boundaries that actually work
• When to repair a relationship—and when to walk away

But this book isn’t just about identifying harmful people. It’s about understanding yourself—why you may be drawn toward certain dynamics, how to interrupt destructive cycles, and how to become more confident, assertive, and grounded in your needs.

With practical tools and psychological insight, MANIPULATE, GASLIGHT, EXPLOIT, LIE will help you protect yourself from toxic relationships—and build healthier, more secure connections instead.

Tamara McClintock Greenberg, PsyD, MS is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY16206) in private practice in San Francisco. She has been working to help people impacted by trauma since the late 1980s, when she worked for Child Protective Services. Her writing has focused on care taking, health psychology, psychodynamic psychology, women’s issues and trauma, with the aim of helping people navigate complex physical and/or psychological issues. Tamara is the author of six books and numerous contributed chapters. She is a champion of combining multiple approaches to treating the nuances and intricacies of psychological problems and has advocated for integration of psychotherapy methods, as dogmatic adherence to just 1-2 approaches can limit the help we can provide to clients. She has also written for multiple publications, including The Huffington Post, Psych Central, Psychology Today, The Good Men Project, Maria Shriver’s website, The San Francisco Chronicle, and has been quoted as an expert in Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek, Next Avenue (PBS), The Washington Post, and more. She has been interviewed by numerous radio stations, including several NPR stations and affiliates. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and two pugs, Rufus and Otis.