Overview
What is the most important ingredient for living a long and happy life? The Harvard Study of Adult Development-the longest-running study of human happiness-has identified the essential habits for achieving that goal. The most important practice? Intimacy. In Expansive Intimacy: How Tough Guys Defeat Burnout, Jim Young explores the rules of masculinity that force men into a false choice: either face shame by embracing their inner desires for meaningful connection, or invite burnout by following the harsh rules that require men to shun emotions and emphasize achievement. With both levity and gravity, Jim walks us through his years-long journey through burnout, along with stories and lessons of how other men have boldly escaped burnout by embracing a new way to be tough-through Expansive Intimacy. Jim Young is a former corporate leader, an executive coach, a keynote speaker, and a professional comedian. You can learn more about his work at www.thecenteredcoach.com.
Full Product Details
Author: Jim Young
Publisher: New Degree Press
Imprint: New Degree Press
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.286kg
ISBN: 9798885045636
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 21 September 2022
Audience:
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This book is the antidote to all the shallow advice we're drenched in about self-care. To finally address the root of burnout we've got to go deep and connect to ourselves and each other. This is an essential guide to making a life that resists the trap of isolation that causes burnout. Jim's drawn the map and given us clear examples of how to meet the ongoing puzzle of burnout with a fresh, hopeful vision that goes so much further than a round of golf or a bubble bath. - Joli Hamilton, PhD, CSE, Relationship and Individuation Coach This book is definitely not just for men. As a physician, woman, author and well-being advocate, I can say that I truly enjoy it. The mix of personal stories, academic information, and research data makes this book interesting and engaging. While going through the pages, you will feel close to the author, almost like if you were having a friendly conversation. Expansive Intimacy will touch your heart and your brain, after reading the last page you will never be the same again. Go for it! - Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr. Z), Physician, Educator, Well-being Advocate and Author Expansive Intimacy encourages men to grow down and deepen emotional roots with others and the natural world. This matters if you want to live a fuller and more satisfying life. - Edward M. Adams, Psy.D.; Founder of Men Mentoring Men; Co-Author of Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection Men's lives are continually at risk as long as the messages inside of this book remain INSIDE of this book. Men's health and wellness has been directly impacted as a result of the old scripts of masculinity and what it means to be a man. The 'take it on the chin' mentality that has been globally enforced across multiple cultures has caused men to sacrifice their mental, emotional and physical wellness. For centuries this unspoken (and sometimes spoken) rule has influenced men to hide their ailments and avoid seeking help. Now that we can now scientifically prove that there is a direct correlation between the 'Man Box' and men's health challenges, it's time we make this common knowledge and normalize conversations regarding men's health. - Brandon Clift, Host - The ManKind Podcast Expansive Intimacy is a powerful and much-needed exploration of the debilitating impact of burnout especially for men, offering refreshing insights, relatable stories and practical tips and takeaways you can implement right now. Every man who's struggling with burnout, and everyone who leads, works with or is in a relationship with a man, should get their hands on a copy ASAP. - Sally Clarke, Director at Human Leaders; Burnout Researcher, Speaker & Expert
Author Information
Jim Young is an executive coach, facilitator, and speaker who leverages his experiences from the corporate C-Suite to cure burnout for leaders and organizations. His book, Expansive Intimacy: How Tough Guys Defeat Burnout, helps men create a roadmap for more fulfilling lives. You can learn more about his work at www.thecenteredcoach.com.
