What makes us divide the world into ‘us’ and ‘them’? How can we exert social influence over others? When does a peaceful protest turn into a riot? Why are some politicians heroes one day and villains the next? Where do we find the resources to resist authoritarian regimes?  Taking these questions as a starting point, the book examines political conduct from a social identity perspective. Supported by over two decades of empirical research, this perspective distinguishes between our personal identity, which is prevalent when we think of ourselves as individuals, and our social identity, which comes to the fore when we think of ourselves as members of groups. The social identity perspective argues that our political behaviour is largely governed by our social identity, and discusses the implications this has for politics, particularly for social influence, crowd events, leadership, and authoritarian regimes.   Accessible and engaging, the content covers a wide range of political topics, such as the way in which categorizing ourselves into groups influences how we perceive the social world, the implications of categorization for social influence, the development of crowd events, the dynamics of leadership, and the mechanisms underlying obedience under authoritarian regimes. The book will appeal to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students across a range of disciplines, as well as to political activists and leaders.

Psychology and Politics: A Social Identity Perspective (Routledge Monographs in Behavioural Science)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Ispas, Alexa

Psychology & Counseling

Psychology Press

Memorization for Actors

Arts & Photography

Performing Arts

Independently published

Serious about personal development but short on time? Learn how to harness your chakras quickly and easily.\nYour chakras are like the A-Team, except there are seven of them. They are a set of superpowers you always have available. But do you know how to ‘switch on’ your chakras so you can benefit from their energy?\nWorking with the chakras is often taught through physically demanding yoga poses or lengthy meditations, but there is an easier and more reliable way.\nOnce you understand what each of your chakras requires to become activated, it is possible to ‘switch on’ your chakras within minutes and without physical effort.\nIn Harness Your Chakras, energy healer Alexa Ispas provides you with a set of easy yet powerful exercises that are a fast-track option to personal development.\nWritten in an accessible style, perfect for beginners, this book will teach you everything you need to start benefiting from the power of your chakras straight away.\nRead Harness Your Chakras and discover: How to 'switch on' all your chakras in under 10 minutes The essential aspects that keep each of your chakras vibrant and healthy Specific exercises to nurture and strengthen your chakras A powerful routine you can easily integrate into your day 
Short and free of fluff, this book distills two decades of personal development experience, written by an energy healer with a PhD in psychology.\nAre you ready to take your personal growth to the next level?\nLearn how to quickly and easily Harness Your Chakras today!\nAlexa Ispas completed a PhD in psychology at the University of Edinburgh and then trained and worked as an energy healer. Her Energy Awareness Series provides readers at all levels with practical and down-to-earth ways to make the most of their energy.

Harness Your Chakras: A powerful action plan to transform your life (Energy Awareness)

Alternative Medicine

Word Bothy

Healing your chakras doesn’t have to be complicated, if you know what to focus on.\nWorking with your chakras is known for leading to deep personal transformation. The chakras influence the whole of your life, from the most mundane matters to your highest spiritual values.\nBut how can you assess the health of your chakras and offer yourself this life-changing healing?\nDo you feel confused about how to start healing your chakras and wish you could find some clear guidance? Would you like to learn practical self-healing techniques you can apply straight away?\nIn Heal Your Chakras, energy healer Alexa Ispas teaches you how to identify and heal your chakra imbalances through easily accessible exercises and techniques.\nThis book provides everything you need to assess the health of your chakras and start addressing any issues.\nAmong other things, you will learn: How to tell if a chakra needs healing The type of healing each chakra requires How to distinguish between a chakra that is underactive vs overactive The specific symptoms of imbalance for each chakra Exercises to heal and balance your chakras Personal development practices for long-term healing 
Short and free of fluff, yet jam-packed with guidance and practical advice, this book is written in an accessible style, perfect for beginners. You can read this book in an afternoon and gain all the tools you need to start healing your chakras.\nIsn’t it time you took your well-being into your own hands? Now you can!\nLearn how to quickly and easily Heal Your Chakras today!\nAlexa Ispas completed a PhD in psychology at the University of Edinburgh and then trained and worked as an energy healer. Her Energy Awareness Series provides readers at all levels with practical and down-to-earth ways to make the most of their energy.

Heal Your Chakras: How to diagnose and balance your chakras (Energy Awareness)

Are you serious about changing one of your habits, but cannot find a system that works?\nMost self-help books, courses, and coaching programs that focus on habit change place a strong emphasis on willpower. But willpower runs out quickly, making it easy to quit and feel bad about yourself.\nAre you tired of trying and failing to change certain aspects of your life? Would you like to find a change process that works and makes you feel good about yourself?\nThis book teaches you how to use your chakras as a set of internal resources that minimize your need for willpower in the process of change.\n“Aren’t the chakras those weird, woo-woo things I keep hearing about in yoga class?” you might say.\nActually, if you are into the more spiritual aspect of the chakras, this might not be the book for you. It is written in a down-to-earth style, with a focus on personal development and Western psychology rather than spirituality.\nUsing clear and accessible language, The Chakra Path to Change will show you how to turn your seven chakras into your own internal A-Team. Once awakened, your A-Team will help you overcome all the roadblocks that are holding you back from change and personal growth.\nRead The Chakra Path to Change and discover: How to use your chakras to set up the right circumstances for change The biggest mistake people make during the process of change and how to avoid it How to use your willpower strategically and replenish it regularly Why each of your chakras provides a specific key to unlocking change Exercises to unlock your chakra superpowers A review process to keep you on track 
Short and free of fluff, this book distills two decades of personal development experience, written by an energy healer with a PhD in psychology.\nAre you ready to make the change you crave a reality?\nGet The Chakra Path to Change today!\nAlexa Ispas completed a PhD in psychology at the University of Edinburgh and then trained and worked as an energy healer. Her Energy Awareness Series provides readers at all levels with practical and down-to-earth ways to make the most of their energy.

The Chakra Path To Change: Make long-lasting changes using your chakras (Energy Awareness)

Imagine if you could learn your lines in half the usual time yet feel confident they will roll off your tongue when needed. Memorization for Actors provides you with a range of practical psychology tools and a bullet-proof memorization process that will put you miles ahead of the competition.Inside you will discover:• How you can become a master at learning your lines• Simple tricks to learn more lines in less time• Advanced tools to turbo-charge your memorization process• Proven strategies to remember your lines in high stress situations• When to schedule your memorization sessions for maximum effect, and more…Short enough to read in an afternoon yet jam-packed with practical advice, Memorization for Actors will transform your acting career. This is recommended reading for any actor, from acting students to experienced professionals.Alexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. She developed the memorization process outlined in this book while temporarily pursuing a career in acting following her academic studies.

Memorization for Actors (Psychology for Actors Series)

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Want to show up to auditions and acting jobs brimming with confidence? If you are tired of battling your inner demons, psychology can help. 
Life as an actor brings out a lot of insecurities.\nEvery time you go to an audition, begin rehearsals, or give a performance, the most personal things about yourself–your physicality, personality, and mannerisms–are put on display and critically evaluated.\nGiven this ever-present scrutiny, your self-confidence can suffer, affecting your ability to perform.\nHigh-pressure situations, such as an important audition, a table read, or opening night, are often where your self-confidence may falter, resulting in missed opportunities, regrets, and sometimes marking the onset of chronic stage fright.\nIf this sounds familiar, psychology can help.\nFor several decades, psychologists have studied the problems associated with low self-confidence and developed a range of simple yet powerful techniques to overcome such barriers.\nSelf-Confidence for Actors explains in clear and jargon-free language how to apply these psychological tools to your craft.\nRead this book and discover: How to overcome stage fright How to disarm your inner critic How to conquer imposter syndrome How to radiate confidence while under pressure How to prevent nerves from sabotaging your performance How to connect with your boldest self when it matters most Practical tools you can use straight away\nShort enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Self-Confidence for Actors will help you calm your nerves and perform at your best.\nAlexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. The books in her Psychology for Actors Series provide actors with proven psychology techniques to thrive and build a successful career.

Self-Confidence for Actors (Psychology for Actors Series)

Life as an actor is full of setbacks. Discover proven psychology techniques to avoid damaging your mental health and sinking into despair.\nBuilding a successful acting career requires resilience.\nWhether going to auditions, applying to drama school, or battling unemployment, you must be able to bounce back from setbacks and keep going.\nResilient actors benefit from the “familiarity effect:” the more industry professionals see you, the more they like you, and the more opportunities you get.\nBut how do you keep going despite repeated setbacks? How do you shake off the painful feelings that arise and get back in the game with a healthy mindset?\nEncountering a setback changes your brain chemistry, which depletes your energy and affects your state of mind.\nRepeated setbacks can have a cumulative effect, making it harder to bounce back and take on new challenges.\nFortunately, psychologists have studied these negative effects and developed a range of powerful techniques to avoid falling down this slippery slope.\nResilience for Actors distills these psychological insights specifically for actors using clear and jargon-free language.\nWhether you got knocked back after delivering an amazing audition, or recently got fired from an acting job, this book provides you with the tools to bounce back and go after the next opportunity with optimism and enthusiasm.\nRead this book and discover: How to deal with rejection in a positive way How to recover from disappointment How to stop the vicious cycle of despair Mindset hacks to turn failure into success Practical tools you can use straight away 
Short enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Resilience for Actors will help you overcome any setback and find your inner strength.\nAlexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. The books in her Psychology for Actors Series provide actors with proven psychology techniques to thrive and build a successful career.

Resilience for Actors (Psychology for Actors Series)

Do you want to build momentum with your acting career? 
Discover psychology techniques to stop procrastinating and increase your productivity so you can take your acting career to the next level. 
Being motivated is essential to becoming a successful actor. 
Actors must often juggle bill-paying jobs and other commitments for years before getting their big break. 
If you are not highly motivated, you will get lost among the crowd of hopefuls, no matter how talented you are. 
Motivated actors are a joy to work with and energize everyone around them. 
They often start their own projects, so they don’t just rely on outside work, and they continuously develop their craft, making themselves more employable. 
If you are wondering how to reach this high level of motivation consistently, psychology can help. 
Psychologists have uncovered the principles behind human motivation and developed simple yet powerful techniques to increase your productivity. 
Motivation for Actors distills these psychological insights specifically for actors using clear and jargon-free language.\nRead this book and discover: How to build momentum and overcome resistance How to beat procrastination and get things done Mistakes actors make when trying to get motivated How to turn boring into fun Practical tools you can use straight away\nShort enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Motivation for Actors will help you take control of your acting career and spur you on towards unstoppable momentum. 
Alexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. The books in her Psychology for Actors Series provide actors with proven psychology techniques to thrive and build a successful career.

Motivation for Actors (Psychology for Actors Series)

Do you want to achieve your full potential as an actor? 
Discover how to apply “deliberate practice”–a type of practice used by top performers around the world–to turn your weaknesses into strengths. 
We all know that becoming a great actor requires hard work, but what specific actions will help you get better? 
Perhaps you have spent years taking acting classes without any noticeable improvement. 
Or maybe your acting did improve for a while, but you don’t know how to make further progress. 
This lack of clarity is likely to lead to dissatisfaction and a decline in your enthusiasm for the craft. 
After all, nobody goes into acting aiming for mediocrity. 
If this sounds familiar, psychology can help. 
For many years, psychologists have been studying the process by which those dedicated to their craft achieve mastery. 
The biggest reveal of this exploration has been “deliberate practice,” a process through which you can turn your weaknesses into strengths. 
The impact of deliberate practice has been demonstrated by a wide variety of top performers, including athletes, musicians, and chess masters. 
Excellence for Actors is the first book to explore the application of deliberate practice to acting. Reading this book will provide you with a new level of clarity about how to reach your full potential. 
As you will learn, achieving excellence is not just about hard work, but also about taking the right actions with the right amount of dedication. 
Read this book and discover: How to achieve mastery over any aspect of your craft How to turn your weaknesses into strengths How to avoid mediocrity and achieve excellence The mistakes actors make when trying to improve Practical tools you can use straight away\nShort enough to read in an afternoon, yet jam-packed with practical advice, Excellence for Actors will give you the clarity you need to reach your full potential. 
Alexa Ispas holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. The books in her Psychology for Actors Series provide actors with proven psychology techniques to thrive and build a successful career.

Excellence for Actors (Psychology for Actors Series)

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