Assertiveness and motivation Books

Book SynopsisJames Borg is a practising work psychologist and business consultant. He became interested in magic and 'mind-reading' at the age of 9 and subsequently was - a few years later - admitted as one of the youngest-ever members of the Magic Circle. His other books include the bestselling Persuasion and Mind Power

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Book SynopsisNegotiation is an essential business skill; but do you really know how to do it really well? This is your simple, straightforward and empowering guide to effective business negotiations will help you get  the result you want first time, every time.Table of ContentsAbout the author Author's acknowledgements Publisher's acknowledgements Foreword Introduction PART ONE: WHY NEGOTIATION MATTERS Chapter 1: We’re all negotiators Chapter 2: The cost of not negotiating Chapter 3: The win win win of negotiating Chapter 4: Rate your negotiation skills Chapter 5: Who has the power? PART TWO: The 11 steps of negotiation Chapter 6: Prepare and plan Chapter 7: Give a great first impression Chapter 8: Ask the right questions Chapter 9: Listen well Chapter 10: Use your head Chapter 11: Read body language Chapter 12: Watch out for lying Chapter 13: Use the right strategies and tactics Chapter 14: Influence the other side Chapter 15: Know how to bargain Chapter 16: Handling conflict Chapter 17: Confidence when negotiating PART THREE: HOTSPOTS Hotspot 1: How to ask for a salary increase Hotspot 2: How to negotiate a discount Hotspot 3: How to negotiate on the phone Hotspot 4: How to negotiate as a team Hotspot 5: How to negotiate by email Hotspot 6: How to negotiate internationally Index

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Book SynopsisBeing brilliant at networking is the essential skill for personal and career success, whether going after a dream job, branching out and starting a business or simply to meet new people.Table of Contents 1 What is networking? 2 Where you are now 3 Why network 4 Your networking goals 5 Your networking mission 6 Your attitudes and beliefs 7 Your confidence 8 Your motivation 9 Share your goals 10 Find your network 11 Networking groups 12 Networking in the virtual community 13 Your business card 14 First impressions 15 The art of conversation 16 Handling rejection 17 The elevator pitch 18 Follow-up 19 Sharing information 20 Manage your network 21 Grow your network 22 Networking in organisations 23 Bonus chapter: Social capital – success is social 24 Bonus chapter: Over to you! Networking activities

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Book SynopsisDr Michael Sinclair is a Consultant Counselling Psychologist and the Clinical Director of City Psychology Group (CPG) in London, UK. He is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council as well as a Chartered Scientist, registered with the Science Council, UK. He has provided the highest quality psychological interventions, including therapy and coaching, to individuals, couples, families, groups and teams for over 16 years. He acts as the consultant to a growing number of corporate human resources and occupational health departments based in the City of London as well as internationally, assisting with employees' stress management and productivity, and provides corporate training to leadership teams and key executives working across a range of industries within both the private and public sector. With his approach firmly rooted in contextual behavioural science, he has expertise inTrade Review'Working with Mindfulness is an engaging and practical guide to reducing stress, transcending setbacks and enhancing performance at work. With more than 50 mindfulness exercises, it’s a perfect introduction to a more fulfilling way of working.’ Arianna Huffington, Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post and author of The Sleep Revolution 'Working with Mindfulness is a practical guide for working people about how to reduce individual stress by doing a number of simple exercises while at work. It is well written, simple to follow and can make a difference to you and your colleagues to cope with pressures of the modern workplace.” Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester 'Mindfulness and compassion can help us create better lives and more creative and collaborative workplaces. This fun and intensely pragmatic book shows us how.' Russell Kolts, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Eastern Washington University and Author of Living with an Open Heart 'Excellent book with extensive information and practical guidance to help you clearly learn and understand how to use mindfulness at work.' JP Dallmann, International Banker and Author, Specialist in Business and People Transformation, Leadership and Innovation, VCC UK 'The delightfully accessible style of this book reveals profound and transformative truths. It will guide you in direct mindfulness practices, while also skilfully addressing important areas such as ethics at work and scientific evidence for mindfulness. Michael and Josie manage to inspire without intimidating, and to teach without preaching, in their guide for waking up at work.' Martin Aylward, Founding Teacher, MindfulnessTrainingInstitute.com 'Practical, engaging, and fun to read, this book is a comprehensive guide to the benefits of mindfulness at work.' Ruth Baer, Professor of Psychology, University of Kentucky 'Working with Mindfulness is a wonderfully pragmatic book full of down-to-earth-easy-to-use ways to bring the power of mindfulness into the workplace. If every business got this book and used it, the world would be a much better place.' Kevin L. Polk, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and ACT Matrix Trainer, The Psychological Flexibility Group 'An excellent practical guide to managing stress in the workplace and beyond.' Martin Zetter, former Senior Economist, Macfarlanes 'Perfectly shows how busy workers can easily use mindfulness skills, in order to improve their health and productivity. Mindfulness can sometimes seem otherworldly, but this book shows how people can easily use and apply these key skills without interrupting the demands of their daily lives’. Frank W. Bond, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Management, Director of the Institute of Management Studies, Goldsmiths, University of London 'Full of fresh, no-nonsense advice. If you care about the health, wellbeing and happiness of your team and are passionate about increasing their loyalty, confidence and success you can’t afford to not to read this book. I learnt so much.’ Gina Ritchie, Buying Director, Liberty Ltd ‘Combining the burgeoning evidence base from mindfulness research with cutting edge insights from contextual behavioural science, (ACT) this book will convince both boardroom strategist and beleaguered workplace warrior - especially when they engage with the copious suggestions for personal practice - that mindfulness at work addresses both boTable of Contents Chapter 1 - Using Mindfulness at Work Chapter 2 - Improve Focus and Productivity Chapter 3 - Boost Confidence Chapter 4 - Get Creative Chapter 5 - Succeed in Teams Chapter 6 - Maintain Peak Performance Chapter 7 - Build a Healthier Business Chapter 8 - Mindfulness Here and Now Notes and references Recommended Reading Further Useful Resources Index

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Book SynopsisEmma Sue Prince is a specialist in experiential learning and believes strongly that this methodology is key to developing life skills and soft skills as it is the only way to develop self-awareness, upon which all behavioural change is based. She runs Unimenta (www.unimenta.com) home of the 7 future skillsTable of Contents Introduction The world we are living in 1 Adaptability 2 Critical thinking 3 Empathy 4 Integrity 5 Optimism 6 Being proactive 7 Resilience The beginning Notes Index

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Book SynopsisWALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERUSA TODAY BESTSELLERReinvention is ready when you are In The Reinvention Formula: How to Unlock a Bulletproof Mindset to Upgrade Your Life, accomplished speaker and performance coach Craig Siegel walks you through the exciting process of fundamentally redefining your identity and how you choose to show up in the world. In the book, you'll find a new level of clarity, feel more worthy, learn to grow from failure and pivot successfully, find what sets your soul on fire, and commit to changing the course of your life and finding the fulfilment you've been missing. The author explores lasting lessons, stories, and strategies drawn from his popular The CLS Experience podcast where he has interviewed countless celebrities, athletes, thought leaders, and bestselling authors. The material within is raw, real, and relatable to anyone, from any background, and in any industry. You'll also find: <Table of ContentsForeword xi Preface xiii Chapter 1 Wall Street 1 Chapter 2 Marathon Season 5 Chapter 3 Becoming Available 9 Chapter 4 Cultivate Lasting Symphony 13 Chapter 5 Raw Authenticity 17 Chapter 6 The Three Rs: Redesign, Reenergize, and Reinvent 21 Chapter 7 Gaining Clarity 27 Chapter 8 Personal Branding 31 Chapter 9 Messy Action 35 Chapter 10 Adversity 39 Chapter 11 The Paradigm Shift 43 Chapter 12 Into the Quantum 49 Chapter 13 From Tumor to the NYC Marathon 53 Chapter 14 Upgrading Your Identity 59 Chapter 15 The Truth about Entrepreneurship 65 Chapter 16 The Greatest Showman 71 Chapter 17 The Price of Regret 75 Chapter 18 Burn the Ships 79 Chapter 19 The Power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) 83 Chapter 20 Setting Boundaries 91 Chapter 21 Owning Your Story 97 Chapter 22 The Four-Minute Mile 103 Chapter 23 Relationship Capital 111 Chapter 24 Divine Intervention 115 Chapter 25 One Foot in Front of the Other 121 Chapter 26 Unplugged from the Matrix 125 Chapter 27 Disappointment and Heartbreak 129 Chapter 28 Purpose 135 Chapter 29 There Are No Rules 139 Chapter 30 Back on the Board 143 Chapter 31 Vulnerability Is a Superpower 149 Chapter 32 Falling in Love 153 Chapter 33 Build Your Own Table 159 Chapter 34 Certainty 163 Chapter 35 Education 169 Chapter 36 Dating Your Audience 173 Chapter 37 Imagine If 177 Chapter 38 This Is Your Movie 183 Chapter 39 Unlearn and Reinstall 187 Chapter 40 Ego 191 Chapter 41 The End Is Just the Beginning 195 Acknowledgments 197 About the Author 199 Index 201

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Book SynopsisThis journal will lead users on the road to a lasting lifestyle of healthy eating and regular exercise.

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Book SynopsisLife is chaotic, parenting is hard and many of us know that what we''re currently doing just isn''t working for anyone. Most of the time we just end up feeling like we''re doing a sh*t job.But it doesn''t have to be that way. Social worker, parent coach and mum Carla Naumburg presents her own experience of self-compassion to show how this simple evidence-based practice can transform the way you parent. From navigating difficult emotions and dealing with everyday stresses, You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent shows how a bit of self-compassion can lead to a more engaged style of parenting, better relationships with your kids and a lot more joy.Carla''s engaging, funny and authentic voice will help you see that there is no such thing as a sh*t parent.

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Book SynopsisAcceptance is about accepting the truth of a negative moment, without resistance. This offers a foundation for transformation and a path to freedom. Anxiety, pain and illness, unpleasant encounters with people, low self-esteem, conditions such as long Covid-19 - these are issues that can become part of our lives without consuming our whole lives. Unhappiness and resentment can eat away at us when we ruminate and overthink a moment however big or small, but acceptance can give us our lives back even if it cannot give back something we have lost. This isn't a book about dropping all negativity - it's about experiencing feelings such as anxiety, regret and anger and relating to them in a way that doesn't allow them to take over our lives. We can each go through a process where we no longer fight against the burdening knowledge that something has happened. As a psychotherapist, trained counsellor and mindfulness teacher with over 25 years'

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Book SynopsisAn intimate and electrifying collection of essays from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Delights.

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Book SynopsisBecome the master of your own energy with this essential guide packed with tips, techniques, insights and advice to help raise your vibration, transform your life and thrive!Drawing on ancient wisdom, evidence based-information and Antonia''s personal ground-breaking discoveries, you can learn how to master your energy, and the energy around you, and see results. From manifesting, setting clear personal boundaries, learning how to draw energy in nature, cold water therapy and the power-boosting effects of tapping - plus so much more.This practical toolkit is vital for anyone living in the busy modern world and will help you optimise your mental and spiritual health, leaving you feeling happier, stronger and spiritually grounded.

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Book SynopsisGain access to the ultimate playbook to help you win at your financial game.Money is a game of survival, and you can’t get ahead with the outdated playbook of the American Dream. Don’t let rising debt, stagnant wages, and increased inflation make it impossible to create financial stability. Create investment opportunities to build lasting wealth, and design the lifestyle of financial freedom that you and your loved ones have always dreamed of.NFL linebacker, investor, and philanthropist Devon Kennard is winning the financial game off the field, with proven strategies to generate income that will support him and his family long after he is playing in the stadium. In this book, Devon provides clear guidance and practical tools to help you create your money success story. You will learn how to:  Transform your passions into ideas that earn passive income. Get into the real estate game and learn different investme

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Book SynopsisINSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThis year has demonstrated how quickly our lives can change completely without warning. But every day we face change - whether it''s small changes such as an unscheduled meeting or plans going awry, to bigger changes such as a change of job or coping with the loss of a loved one. Our lives are constantly moving and we, in turn, must move with them. In his latest book, bestselling author Dr Harry Barry shows us how to not only cope with change but learn in the process, and therefore grow and develop as a human being. Dr Barry, with the benefit of over thirty-five-years-experience as a family doctor assisting people in crisis, shares the practical tools and techniques required to manage change effectively and live your life to the fullest. Revealing how to become the ultimate pragmatist - accepting that there is no such thing as the perfect solution, just the best solution one can find at that moment in time.

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Book SynopsisDo you want to be more assertive and get what you want in all aspects of life? Do you want to develop life-long confidence, greater self-esteem and a more effective communication style? This new Teach Yourself Workbook doesn''t just tell you how to become more assertive. It accompanies you every step of the way, with diagnostic tools, goal-setting charts, practical exercises, and many more features ideal for people who want a more active style of learning. The book starts by helping you identify your own preferred styles of learning and communication. It then helps you set specific goals to improve on; as you progress through the book, you will be able to keep checking your progress against these goals. Specially created exercises will help you boost your skills and communication so that you can reach your potential in any situation.Table of Contents : 1. Introduction: Scoping out the assertive communication style : 2. What type of communication style do you tend to use? : 3. What does assertive behaviour look and sound like - in theory? : 4. Getting to the root of the problem : 5. How can you choose your communication style? : 6. How can you stop sabotaging yourself? What is your story? : 7. Learning to say 'No!' - or 'Yes'! : 8. What part does your body play in being assertive or non-assertive? : 9. Being assertive : 10. How are you going to develop and maintain your confidence?

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Book SynopsisSusan Quilliam is a relationship psychologist, coach and agony aunt. She is the author of numerous books including How to Choose a Partner and is a regular media expert on the subject of sex and relationships.Trade ReviewThe School of Life is dedicated to making our lives clearer, less puzzling and more enjoyable - by studying the big themes of life with the help of culture. This new series of self-help books continues to reinvent the genre, making it into something more serious, profound and genuinely helpful. * Alain de Botton *

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author and host of the Joel Osteen Radio on SiriusXM wants you to know that now is the time to get your hopes up and start expecting that better is on the way.   Whether you’re climbing toward the next level, stretching for an out-of-reach goal, or doing your utmost to overcome a challenge, it’s time to step into a better life filled with more. When your patience strains to meet your expectations, you have to remember that where you are now is not where you’re about to be!                                                       In Your Greater Is Coming, #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen challenges your perception of your present situation

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Book SynopsisThere is nothing wrong with being shy - it is a natural emotion that everyone can experience. But if shyness is negatively impacting your life, The Shyness Workbook can help you grow your confidence.Shyness has evolved as an emotion over thousands of years and can be helpful in some circumstances. However, it can become a problem when it interferes with life goals, develops into social anxiety disorder or leads to ''learned pessimism'', mild depression and even ''learned helplessness''. In this way, shyness and shame often hold us back from realising our potential and from engaging with others wholeheartedly.This practical self-help workbook sets out the background to shyness - its evolutionary functions and why it becomes chronic in some people - and teaches skills and exercises to help you overcome problematic shyness.Using this workbook, readers will learn how to: Cope with shy feelings and debunk anxious thoughts DeveloTrade ReviewExceptionally well written, organised and presented, The Shyness Workbook is an especially recommended tool for DIY self-help/self-improvement studies in general, and having to deal with moderate to severe shyness in particular * Midwest Book Review *

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Book SynopsisHenrik Fexeus uses his expert psychology knowledge to teach the reader how to hone their social skills, perfect for fans of Dale Carnegie.Research has increasingly shown that nonverbal communication prowess is absolutely essential in seemingly unrelated areas of our lives (investment decisions, salary levels, etc.). However, as our society becomes more modernised and we incorporate new forms of technology into our daily interactions, we are becoming less and less capable of understanding one another as we should.In The Art of Social Excellence, Henrik Fexeus combines his own expert knowledge as a mentalist with psychology studies to create a complete guide to social interaction. He covers it all: from overcoming your conversational fears in a large group of people, to excelling in the workplace, to winning an argument with your partner. He breaks down various rhetorical strategies in detail and provides helpful steps and checklists for the reader to cheTrade Review'Author Henrik Fexeus is entertaining and witty as he teaches you how to establish rapport, understand facial expressions, and read the body language of those around you, even (or perhaps especially) when they may not be aware of it themselves ... Filled with fun anecdotes and concrete, actionable steps, this book is enlightening, instructive and a great read that will have you reading minds in no time' - San Francisco Book Review on The Art of Reading Minds'A fascinating tour around the world of hidden signals and communication by Sweden's foremost mentalist. Use this wisely!' - Derren Brown, renowned mentalist and internationally bestselling author of Happy, on The Art of Reading Minds'Everything you need to know in order to become an expert at mind-reading' - Psychology Today review of The Art of Reading Minds'If you ever wanted to know how a mentalist can tell what is in your mind, then this is the book for you' - Joe Navarro, author of the international bestseller What Every BODY is Saying

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Book SynopsisHappy as Harry is a positive, touching and uplifting book about happiness, written by the perfect life coach - Harry the one-eyed rescue dog and his owner, Deana Luchia. Perfect for fans of Alfie and George, Haatchi & Little B and The Happiness Project.''Dogs know how to be happy. It''s what we do best. We cavort, careen, race and chase. Any day can be a good day, an amazing and fabulous day. You have the power to make an ordinary day extraordinary simply by deciding to make it so.'' Harry the DogDogs are the happiest creatures in the world. They possess qualities that include their ability to live in the moment, their incredibly loving and playful natures and their innate forgiveness and joie de vivre. So a dog is the perfect narrator for a book about how to be happy. If dogs could share their secrets on happiness, this book is what they would say.The book is divided into six life-coaching sections: How tTrade ReviewMust Have * Sunday Express, S Magazine *

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Book SynopsisExpress yourself through positive thinking and calm meditation with this must-have coloring book by best-selling author, Thaneeya McArdle. Featuring all new art and uplifting sentiments, this book serves as the perfect way to de-stress and unleash your inner artist. Each intricately detailed illustration is designed to exercise your creativity while reminding you that it's all good! This therapeutic coloring book is perfect for decorating with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, or watercolors. Printed on archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper that resists bleed through, all of the pages are perforated for easy removal and display.

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Book SynopsisUse the power of motivation and good habits to become fitter, healthier and stronger, for life!Bikini Body Guides (BBG) co-creator Kayla Itsines, named the world's number one fitness influencer by Forbes, shows you how to harness the power of motivation and build good habits around health and fitness. Drawing on more than 40,000 survey responses from her global online community, as well as extensive research and her experience as a trainer, Kayla addresses what stops us from following through on our health and fitness goals. In her second book, The Bikini Body Motivation & Habits Guide, Kayla explores how you can overcome those obstacles, set goals and stick to a long-term plan for better health. Inside, you'll find helpful checklists and templates, a 28-day meal plan, more than 200 simple and delicious recipes, shopping lists and a pull-out 28-day workout poster. Let global fitness phenomenon Kayla show you how YOU can stick to a plan for long-term health.'In this book, I give you the keys to achieving your goals and show you how to use motivation to create healthy habits that will stick.'Table of ContentsIntroduction - 1: Note from Kayla Introduction - 2: Introduction Chapter - 3: My Method Chapter - 4: Part 1: Motivation Chapter - 5: Part 2: Habits Chapter - 6: Part 3: Nutrition and Meal Plans Chapter - 7: Part 4: Recipes: The Meal Plan Chapter - 8: Swap-Out Recipes Chapter - 9: Part Five: Workouts Index - 10: Index Acknowledgements - 11: Thank you Photograph - 12: About the author

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Book SynopsisA book that will delight every cat lover, full of wise and unforgettable life lessons, each paired with the perfect photo. Cats are the ultimate savants, possessing intelligence, poise, and sass in equal measure. They know when to play it cool, and when to pounce; when to fly solo, and when to cuddle up. Entertaining, unpredictable, and just a bit wild, cats encourage us to explore, take chances, and live on the edge—just as if we too had nine lives. Cynthia L. Copeland, author of the bestselling Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me and Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me, now turns her attention to our mysterious feline friends. Every page of this full-color gift book is a joyful reminder of what’s important in life. Like Confidence: “Insist on a seat at the table.” Curiosity: “Have more questions than answers.” Adventure: “Sometimes you have to leap before you look.” Individuality: “You’ll be remembered for what sets you apart.” Kindness: “Recognize the power of your purr.” And Solitude: “Find your own square of sunshine.”

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Book SynopsisFinding self-acceptance both on and off the mat. In Sanskrit, yoga means to “yoke.” To yoke mind and body, movement and breath, light and dark, the good and the bad. This larger idea of “yoke” is what Jessamyn Stanley calls the yoga of the everyday—a yoga that is not just about perfecting your downward dog but about applying the hard lessons learned on the mat to the even harder daily project of living. In a series of deeply honest, funny autobiographical essays, Jessamyn explores everything from imposter syndrome to cannabis to why it’s a full-time job loving yourself, all through the lens of yoke. She calls out an American yoga complex that prefers debating the merits of cotton versus polyblend leggings rather than owning up to its overwhelming Whiteness. She questions why the Western take on yoga so often misses—or misuses—the tradition’s spiritual dimension. And reveals what she calls her own “whole-ass problematic”: Growing up Baháí, loving astrology, learning to meditate, finding prana in music. And in the end, Jessamyn invites every reader to find the authentic spirit of yoke—linking that good and that bad, that light and that dark.Trade Review“Through a series of charming and thoughtful autobiographical essays, Yoke ultimately explains why Stanley practices yoga in the first place.”–Marie Claire “Jessamyn Stanley takes her “all-bodies, all-abilities” approach to teaching yoga off the mat with Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, a book of personal essays about life—the good, the bad, and loving all of yourself.” –Bust Magazine "Yoke, unpacks the deeper meaning of yoga, beyond perfecting your downward dog." –InStyle "In Yoke, she uses her own life as a metaphor to further explore the coming together of mind and body, light and the dark, good and the bad - both on and off the mat." –People "Yoke is full of the kind of wisdom, honesty, and vulnerability that can only come from someone who’s mastered the art of yoking in all its forms: the physical, the spiritual, the mental." –Refinery29 "Enlightening and a joy to read." –Goop "Eye-opening, informative and always a joy to read." –PopSugar "This is a book for all readers, as a practical manual for embodied spiritual activism, a guide to decoloniz​ing wellness, a tool for recognizing privilege, and a reminder that yoga isn’t the corporate fantasy businesses make it out to be. Essential reading." —Library Journal Starred Review Readers who have dealt with struggles of impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and the difficulty of fitting into a space where no one looks like them will relate strongly. Abstract, funny, heartfelt, and inspiring, Yoke is a fundamental book for those learning to feel present in their emotions and to take up space for themselves, both on the yoga mat and off. –Booklist Starred Review “Her reflections on topics such as meditation, imposter syndrome, wealth inequality, racism, cannabis use, sexual abuse and the sacredness of music are heartfelt and often searing. She is strongly declarative, and this makes for a narrative that allows readers to really know this author, which is, after all, what many readers want: connection.” –BookPage “Jessamyn Stanley is the yogi we all needed—her perspectives are equal parts hilariously real and starkly insightful; I never knew I’d learn so much about myself while laughing so hard.” —Tess Holiday, model and author of The Not So Subtle Art of Being a Fat Girl “Jessamyn speaks unapologetically from her heart and gives the reader permission to do the same.” —Adriene Mishler, founder of Yoga with Adriene and Find What Feels Good “Read this book. It will bring you back home to you. Yoke is powerfully honest, but above all it’s a book that will remind you of your own ability to yoke; to untie; to arrive at that centered place inside where all the pieces of you fit together.” —Rachel Brathen, author of Yoga Girl and founder of yogagirl.com “Jessamyn’s voice is the wake-up call we all need: irreverent, insightful, brutally honest, and straight-up funny. Stanley encourages us to peel back those layers, unlearn what we’ve been taught, and give ourselves the freedom to become who we were always meant to be.” —Kathryn Budig, author of Aim True and cohost of Free Cookies “Jessamyn Stanley is that rare combination of radical honesty, deep empathy, expertise, and an unwavering dedication to her craft. Yoke is the antidote to fluffy self-help culture that, at its core, is anything but healing. There is no wellness without realness, and Jessamyn never strays from her center. In turn, she helps to root us deeply within our own. This book, like its author, is a gem.” —Chani Nicholas, author of You Were Born for This and cocreated of the CHANI app

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, a rallying cry to get off the couch and out into the world. WHY WE TRAVEL is filled with personal stories and anecdotes, quotes that inspire, and reasons to motivate–plus images so lush you can’t wait to be there. For years Patricia Schultz has been telling us where to travel, and we love listening. Now, in telling us why to travel, she reveals what makes her such a compelling guide and what makes travel such a richly rewarding experience. There’s the time she was on safari in Zambia yet found her most lasting memory in a classroom of five-year-olds. The comedy of mishaps that she and friends endured on a canal trip through southern France—and how it brought them together in an unexpected way. She quotes favorite authors and luminaries on the importance of travel and, in a series of memorable aphorisms, gets to the essence of why to travel. And gives us a few travel hacks, too. Travel is, as the writer Pico Iyer says, the thing that causes us to “stay up late, follow impulse, and find ourselves as wide open as when we are in love.” Why We Travel is all about rekindling that feeling. Just book a ticket, pack a bag, and dive headlong into an adventure.Trade Review"Patricia Schultz has happily once again woven her wisdoms and recommended wanderings into an uplifting gem of a new book." —Forbes

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Book SynopsisTrue leadership is about character – this is the key to winning ‘the right way’.In a world where we’re bombarded by messages of ‘winning at any cost’, dishonest politicians, CEOs committing fraud, disgraced military commanders and cheating athletes, integrity matters more than ever. The Character Edge explains the powerful role character plays in trust, culture and leadership, and offers readers tools to exercise and strengthen their own.Reaching from the battlefield to the classroom and beyond, former superintendent of West Point Robert Caslen and professor of psychology Dr Michael Matthews explore the vital link between strong character and strong leadership, and explain why the latter cannot exist without the former.‘Caslen and Matthews show how and why this fundamental inner architecture of leadership can – and must – be built’ - Jim Collins, bestselling author of Good to Great.Trade ReviewThe Character Edge is inspiring and practical in equal measure, drawing upon both scientific research and personal experience in how, and why, to develop strengths of heart, mind and gut. Only Mike Matthews and Bob Caslen could have written it. This will surely be an instant classic! -- Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of GritFew great leaders have charismatic personality, but all have character that inspires. Caslen and Matthews show how and why this fundamental inner architecture of leadership can – and must – be built -- Jim Collins, acclaimed author of Good to GreatIn The Character Edge, Caslen and Matthews offer the definitive guide to how individuals and organizations may build and utilize positive character to flourish and win. Corporations who ‘get’ this message excel, those that do not will fail in the long run -- Indra Nooyi, former PepsiCo CEOWhat determines the importance and long-lasting impact of leadership? Lieutenant general and former West Point superintendent Caslen and psychologist Matthews examine the qualities of character that make a leader worth following . . . [their] combined experience culminates in a fascinating study of leadership * Booklist *If you ever aspire to effective leadership, whether at the tactical or strategic level, you’ll soon learn that the most important ingredient in effective leadership is character. Bob Caslen and Mike Matthews have captured this truth in both theory and application with moving and insightful stories and personal experiences. This book will both challenge you and motivate you to lead a life of integrity and honour, and in so doing, inspire the men and women you lead to the highest achievements they never thought possible. Bob and Mike have something very, very important here. I hope it goes viral in a big way -- Admiral William H. McRaven

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Book Synopsis'Laura is a fire starter of the revolution in how we think about food, eating and our bodies' - Red Free yourself from restrictive dieting, punishing exercise and food anxiety.Laura Thomas PhD shows you how to actually break the diet cycle and free yourself from restrictive dieting and punishing exercise, one step at a time.How to Just Eat It is a practical and interactive guide from bestselling author of Just Eat It and Registered Nutritionist Laura Thomas PhD. This book contains more than eighty activities – from journalling to self-care techniques – to help you reframe your approach to food and eating and find an escape from diets and restriction. Beginning with simple exercises for changing your mindset, Thomas shows how to use easy everyday tools to break free from diet mentality, understand fullness cues, and nurture a neutral, judgement-free approach to food.Thanks to expert step-by-step guidance and support through the principles of Intuitive Eating as well as other therapeutic practices, the book will prepare you with a range of personalised tools and skills that give structure to a new and better relationship with food and your body.Trade ReviewLaura is a passionate and intelligent voice of new thinking, a fire starter of the revolution in how we think about food, eating and our bodies. -- Brigid Moss, Contributing Editor, RedLaura is one of the most important voices in food today. She has a rare combination of impeccable academic credentials, clinical experience and a nose for the profound social justice issues at the heart of nutrition science. -- Anthony Warner - The Angry ChefLaura's work is game-changing. I don't know anyone else with her level of expertise who manages to educate others in such an accessible and deeply personal way. She really is blazing the trail in the new nutrition conversation. -- Megan Jayne Crabbe (BodyPosiPanda) author of Body Positive PowerLaura is the clear voice of reason in the world of nutrition and health, as she cuts through a lot of the confusion with hard facts and relatable, funny context. -- Poorna Bell, Journalist for the Guardian, Red, The Pool and former Executive Editor of HuffpostUK

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Book SynopsisDiscover compelling scientific evidence for the value of fun - and of how having more of it will help you achieve better work-life balance, reduce stress and much more. Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes?There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. There is a multitude of research that proves how beneficial fun is to our pysical and psychological well-being, yet all too often, its absence from our modern lives is striking. Whether you’re a frustrated high-achiever trying to find a better work-life balance or someone simply seeking relief from life’s overwhelming challenges, it's time to look into fun as a solution. The Fun Habit is the ultimate guide to reaping the serious benefits of fun.Drawing on cutting edge research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, Dr Mike Rucker explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become healthier, joyful and more productive.Trade ReviewThis accessible, practical and thoroughly researched book not only reminds you that what really matters in life is to enjoy yourself, but also shows you how easy it can be. A joyful read that will change how you think about fun! -- Thomas Erikson, bestselling author of Surrounded by IdiotsA masterful distillation of science and personal experience, The Fun Habit uncovers the amazing power we have to improve our present state and shows how fun is the key to an enjoyable and fulfilling life. Readers looking for actionable science-based strategies, rather than pie in the sky promises, will love this book. - Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable

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Book SynopsisLearn how to take risks, thrive and build your dream career.‘Sukhinder is one of Silicon Valley’s most well-respected leaders. Her unique style of authenticity, optimism and hustle will help anyone unlock their career potential’ – Eric Schmidt, former chairman & CEO, GoogleEach one of us dreams of possibility – in our careers and in our personal lives. But our pursuit of possibility is hamstrung by ‘The Myth of the Single Choice’ that has led us to believe that one large choice stands between us and success, and that a single failure may topple us should we choose ‘wrongly’. We let fear trump possibility: we become paralyzed.Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is one of the most well-respected leaders in Silicon Valley, but her path to success has been far from linear. While she has started three companies including theBoardlist, and has served as president of StubHub, she’s also encountered failed choices, misfires, and all other types of pitfalls that she had to learn how to overcome and incorporate into her new path forward.Drawing on her own experience and those of other leaders, Sukhinder shows that when people thrive, it’s because their fear of missing out on an opportunity overtakes their fear of failure, and compels them to take action. Better yet, they keep acting, building a fundamental risk-taking muscle that under weighs the importance of any single choice in favour of continually ‘choosing’. Choose Possibility is a thrilling and insightful new way to approach risk-taking and achieve lasting success.‘An excellent guide to help anyone learn how to take risks in their own careers and thrive’ – Kai-Fu Lee, chairman & CEO, Sinovation Ventures and author of bestseller AI SuperpowersTrade ReviewSukhinder’s unique style of authenticity, optimism and hustle is what has made her one of Google and Silicon Valley’s most successful and well-respected leaders. In Choose Possibility, she brings that same energy, passion and candor to helping everyone unlock their own career potential. -- Eric Schmidt, Former Chairman & CEO, GoogleThe ability to take risks is the lifeblood of innovation. Choose Possibility is an excellent guide to help anyone learn how to take risks in their own careers and thrive. By debunking the myths around risk-taking and replacing them with real-life lessons and tips, Sukhinder shows us how each of us can become risk-masters and achieve our career dreams, whether we are sitting in a large company or hoping to run our own. -- Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman & CEO, Sinovation Ventures; Author of Bestseller AI Superpowers Whether you’re twenty-five or forty-five, Choose Possibility offers everyone a simple, clear and effective process to overcome fear and unlock faster professional growth and fulfillment. A must-read for anyone looking to turbo-charge their impact. -- Stephen Kaufer, Co-founder, President & CEO, TripAdvisorChoose Possibility reframes how we think about opportunity and helps us see risk in an entirely new way. Sukhinder Singh Cassidy will inspire you to take small steps that can lead to extraordinary outcomes. -- Susan Wojcicki, CEO, YouTubeChoose Possibility presents a new way of looking at - and embracing - risk and possibility, and there’s not a better person to deliver this unique perspective and practical advice than Sukhinder. She’s an extraordinary entrepreneur and businesswoman, and the ideas she presents in this book have the potential to make a tremendous difference in anyone’s career or life. -- Spencer Rascoff, former CEO & co-founder of Zillow; serial tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Hotwire, Pacaso and dot.LA We often see that in high performing organisations, subject matter expertise and numerical intelligence get commoditised. Naturally, then the question becomes how do aspiring leaders in such organisations differentiate themselves. Showing courage and taking smart risks are often underrated as critical leadership traits; all aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs must embrace these traits, and help others around them increase their ability to embrace risk proactively and succeed. Choose Possibility shows you how to do just that. -- Kalyan Krisnamurthy, CEO FlipkartA fresh and relevant voice on the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Breaking down what risk is and isn't, Sukhinder offers valuable insight for founders and employees, seen through the lens of someone who has been there. -- Scott Galloway, business professor and bestselling author With a combination of a clarity and candor, Sukhinder offers up clear frameworks to help make risk-taking an understandable and repeatable process for anyone looking to achieve more. This unique blend of analysis and authenticity is what’s made her equally successful in starting and building companies over the last 20+ years that I’ve known her. -- Theresia Gouw, veteran venture capitalist & co-founder Acrew Capital, Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women and 9x member of Forbes Midas ListI love this book! Learn Sukhinder's tools and techniques; absorb her wisdom and let Choose Possibility help you move more boldly in the direction of your dreams. -- Kim Scott, acclaimed author of Radical Candor

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Book SynopsisLearn how to take risks, thrive and build your dream career.‘Sukhinder is one of Silicon Valley’s most well-respected leaders. Her unique style of authenticity, optimism and hustle will help anyone unlock their career potential’ – Eric Schmidt, former chairman & CEO, GoogleEach one of us dreams of possibility – in our careers and in our personal lives. But our pursuit of possibility is hamstrung by ‘The Myth of the Single Choice’ that has led us to believe that one large choice stands between us and success, and that a single failure may topple us should we choose ‘wrongly’. We let fear trump possibility: we become paralyzed.Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is one of the most well-respected leaders in Silicon Valley, but her path to success has been far from linear. While she has started three companies including theBoardlist, and has served as president of StubHub, she’s also encountered failed choices, misfires, and all other types of pitfalls that she had to learn how to overcome and incorporate into her new path forward.Drawing on her own experience and those of other leaders, Sukhinder shows that when people thrive, it’s because their fear of missing out on an opportunity overtakes their fear of failure, and compels them to take action. Better yet, they keep acting, building a fundamental risk-taking muscle that under weighs the importance of any single choice in favour of continually ‘choosing’. Choose Possibility is a thrilling and insightful new way to approach risk-taking and achieve lasting success.‘An excellent guide to help anyone learn how to take risks in their own careers and thrive’ – Kai-Fu Lee, chairman & CEO, Sinovation Ventures and author of bestseller AI SuperpowersTrade ReviewSukhinder’s unique style of authenticity, optimism and hustle is what has made her one of Google and Silicon Valley’s most successful and well-respected leaders. In Choose Possibility, she brings that same energy, passion and candor to helping everyone unlock their own career potential -- Eric Schmidt, former CEO of GoogleThe ability to take risks is the lifeblood of innovation. Choose Possibility is an excellent guide to help anyone learn how to take risks in their own careers and thrive. By debunking the myths around risk-taking and replacing them with real-life lessons and tips, Sukhinder shows us how each of us can become risk-masters and achieve our career dreams, whether we are sitting in a large company or hoping to run our own -- Kai-Fu Lee, chairman & CEO, Sinovation Ventures and author of bestseller AI SuperpowersWhether you’re twenty-five or forty-five, Choose Possibility offers everyone a simple, clear and effective process to overcome fear and unlock faster professional growth and fulfillment. A must-read for anyone looking to turbo-charge their impact -- Stephen Kaufer, co-founder, president and CEO, TripAdvisorChoose Possibility reframes how we think about opportunity and helps us see risk in an entirely new way. Sukhinder Singh Cassidy will inspire you to take small steps that can lead to extraordinary outcomes -- Susan Wojcicki, CEO, YouTubeChoose Possibility presents a new way of looking at – and embracing – risk and possibility, and there’s not a better person to deliver this unique perspective and practical advice than Sukhinder. She’s an extraordinary entrepreneur and businesswoman, and the ideas she presents in this book have the potential to make a tremendous difference in anyone’s career or life -- Spencer Rascoff, former CEO & co-founder of Zillow, serial tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Hotwire, Pacaso and dot.LAWe often see that in high performing organizations, subject matter expertise and numerical intelligence get commoditized. Naturally, then the question becomes how do aspiring leaders in such organizations differentiate themselves. Showing courage and taking smart risks are often underrated as critical leadership traits; all aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs must embrace these traits, and help others around them increase their ability to embrace risk proactively and succeed. Choose Possibility shows you how to do just that -- Kalyan Krisnamurthy, CEO FlipkartA fresh and relevant voice on the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Breaking down what risk is and isn't, Sukhinder offers valuable insight for founders and employees, seen through the lens of someone who has been there -- Scott Galloway, business professor and bestselling authorWith a combination of clarity and candor, Sukhinder offers up clear frameworks to help make risk-taking an understandable and repeatable process for anyone looking to achieve more. This unique blend of analysis and authenticity is what’s made her equally successful in starting and building companies over the last twenty plus years that I’ve known her -- Theresia Gouw, veteran venture capitalist & co-founder Acrew Capital, Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women and 9x member of Forbes Midas ListI love this book! Learn Sukhinder’s tools and techniques; absorb her wisdom and let Choose Possibility help you move more boldly in the direction of your dreams -- Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical Candor

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Book Synopsis'A beautifully told story of courage, determination and, above all, magnificent defiance' Alan Johnson'Bracing and inspirational' Nigella Lawson'A wonderful writer... life-affirming' Jon Snow'There are lots of reasons to read this book, which has the fineness of detail, sharpness of humour and grace of a novel by Penelope Lively. But it's this business of changing one's mind - the thing most of us least like to do - that I admired the most' Observer'I am immersed in a new world that feels a long way from my old one. Though I've not been re-invented, what has happened is just as radical and a lot more interesting: I am being re-educated.'Lucy Kellaway had a comfortable life. For years she had the same prestigious job, the same husband, and the same home. To the casual observer, she was both happy and successful. But one day, Lucy began to realise that the life she had built for herself no longer suited her. Was it too late to start again?The answer was no - so she proceeded to tear down both marriage and career, and went back to school. Retraining as a teacher, Lucy discovers there is a world of new possibilities awaiting her - and learns that you can teach an old dog new tricks (providing they are willing to un-learn a few old ones along the way).A witty and moving story of one woman's pursuit of a new life, Re-educated is a celebration of education's power to transform our lives at any age, and an essential companion for anyone facing the joy - and pain - of starting again.Trade ReviewInspiring, insightful and sometimes sharply funny...In all her brave uncertainty, it leaves you sure of one thing: if the question is 'Why start again in middle age?', the answer is a resounding 'Why not?' * The Times *There are lots of reasons to read this book, which has the fineness of detail, sharpness of humour and grace of a novel by Penelope Lively. But it's this business of changing one's mind - the thing most of us least like to do - that I admired the most * Observer *Dazzling... this wonderful, funny book is a celebration of the power of education * Daily Mail *A beautifully told story of courage, determination and, above all, magnificent defiance. * Alan Johnson *Bracing and inspirational * Nigella Lawson *

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Book Synopsis'Let's get one thing straight right up front: If you're going to call me a bitch, I'm going to take it as a compliment.'Christine Quinn, the breakout star of Netflix's hit Selling Sunset, shows women how to unapologetically own their power in business and relationships to live the life they want.Part prescriptive how-to, part manifesto, part tell-all, Christine Quinn's How to Be a Boss Bitch candidly covers sex and money, fashion and fame, gossip and gratitude, confidence and consciousness. Quinn has been called everything from "the most-talked-about woman on TV" to "the villain 2020 needed," and she isn't shy about any of the qualities that got her the success she has today: tenacity, confidence, and fearlessness, all while dressed in full glam and designer. By sharing details of her journey from high school dropout to self made millionaire, reality TV star, and fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Quinn gives her readers the tools to define their own Boss Bitch style and manifest their own success - without being held back by society's terms. From branding yourself with a signature style that reflects your unique strengths, to using your opponent's poison as your power, to learning the basics of a successful negotiation, to getting fired - and being ecstatic about it, How to Be a Boss Bitch is a modern guide to living a bold, authentic life.

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Book Synopsis'An extraordinary story of transformation and inner strength' - KATIE PIPER'Well worth reading: a tale of real heroism and obstacles overcome' - THE MAIL ON SUNDAY'Truly remarkable and so helpful' - FEARNE COTTON'Finding self-acceptance hasn't always been easy. I was abandoned at birth with a facial difference, and as I got older, I began to hate my face and the world I lived in.Gradually, through trial and error, random moments with strangers, and some tragic haircuts, I've found self-love and happiness.This book is the story of how I found my way out of difficult times, and how you can do the same.'Jono Lancaster was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome - a condition that affects facial appearence - and at only two weeks old, he found himself in foster care. In his remarkable story, Jono shares the highs and lows of his journey and how he turned his differences into his greatest strengths.Inspirational, empowering and moving - this is an extraordinary memoir with a powerful message: you are strong enough to become your own hero. (Cape optional.)Trade Review'An extraordinary story of transformation and inner strength' * Katie Piper *'Well worth reading: a tale of real heroism and obstacles overcome' * THE MAIL ON SUNDAY *'Truly remarkable and so helpful' * Fearne Cotton *'Powerful and warming, a genuine guide to help you learn and discover yourself' * Rhiannon Lambert, Registered Nutritionist and Sunday Times Bestselling Author *

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Book SynopsisQuotes are instant sympathy. A good quote says, "I've been there, too," in just a few words. And the perfect quote in the perfect moment can be just the reminder you need that you're not alone, and you're going to get through this.That is why Christina Scotch started @QuotesByChristie, her popular Instagram page - to reach out across the Internet void and embrace all of the people going through it, too. In this colourful collection, Scotch shares fan favourites and all new material to hit all of your highs and lows.Perfect for birthdays, graduations, and any other giftable occasion, I Feel That is sure to be an inspiration for readers everywhere.

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Book SynopsisDuring the storm, pick up this book. University of Cambridge mental health expert Dr Olivia Remes has spent over a decade helping clients recover from traumatic experiences - whether that's big, one-off events or smaller, everyday struggles. As a result, she has created a 5-step plan for recovery that offers accessible, transformative techniques and exercises to get back on track.Distilling cutting-edge science and paired with real-life examples and straightforward solutions, This is How You Grow After Trauma offers a clear path towards healing.

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Book Synopsis'A treasure trove of the best brands, inspired styling ideas and fashion editor insider knowledge' - Sarah Tomczak, Editor, RedThis is the ultimate confidence-boosting style guide you need in your life. Erica Davies is here to help you reignite your love of clothes reclaim your style and ditch the archaic fashion rules and language that hold you back from your happiness. Grounded by personal stories and twenty years of career learnings as a fashion editor and journalist, Leopard is a Neutral offers practical advice on how to make bold, assured style decisions, harness the power of dressing and curate a wardrobe of joy. Erica unpicks the damaging framework we use to think about our bodies and confronts the negative pressures placed on women - encouraging us all to explore and celebrate our sense of self every day.'This book is as amiable, relatable and stylish as Erica herself. Crammed with useful tips and advice, it's a treasure trove of the best brands, inspired styling ideas and fashion editor insider knowledge (like how to 'scan' the shops). Best of all it gives you the confidence to break the 'style rules' and instead, carve out your own. Bravo!' - Sarah Tomczak, Editor, Red'A brilliant style guide.' - Candice Brathwaite'Erica is one of those women who radiates joy and makes you feel good about yourself, so of course this book offers the same sentiment (along with some amazing style tips), I loved it.' - Alex Stedman, The FrugalityTrade ReviewThis book is as amiable, relatable and stylish as Erica herself. Crammed with useful tips and advice, it's a treasure trove of the best brands, inspired styling ideas and fashion editor insider knowledge (like how to 'scan' the shops). Best of all it gives you the confidence to break the 'style rules' and instead, carve out your own. Bravo! * Sarah Tomczak, Editor, Red *Erica is one of those women who radiates joy and makes you feel good about yourself, so of course this book offers the same sentiment (along with some amazing style tips), I loved it. * Alex Stedman, The Frugality *'A brilliant style guide.' * Candice Brathwaite *

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Book Synopsis'A wonderful book for anyone with anxiety or low self-esteem' Dr Amir KhanWe all fall over. It's knowing how to rise that matters.Created by healthcare experts with over 45 years' clinical experience between them, How to Rise draws on both spiritual and psychological wisdom to create a Resilience Toolkit which tackles even the most difficult of circumstances. Outlining what a Resilient Mindset looks like, and drawing on years of experience working with some of the most stressed and anxious people in the healthcare industry, Karen Forshaw and Chrissie Mowbray have created a highly effective and potent blend of western therapies and eastern philosophy. Using their unique 'Resilience Gap Analysis Tool', you'll find out how to identify the weak spots in your armour before taking practical action to address areas of need and build your resilience with over 60 'tools' cross-referenced to your personalised Gap Analysis.With dozens of mindfulness, visualisation and other practical exercises all carefully curated to help you build a better mindset, How to Rise is a unique blend of holism and practical techniques with proven outcome. Tried and tested on hundreds of stressed NHS professionals, this is an essential read for anyone struggling with issues related to stress, self-esteem, anxiety or insecurity.Trade ReviewIn this goldmine of insight and practicality, the authors show us how we can transform our lives by transforming ourselves... A toolkit that helps us to conquer our constraints and rise to become a happier 'me' in a better 'we'. * Dr Amar Rughani *Just when I felt overwhelmed by events I could not control, this book helped rebuild my resilience and ability to cope. Thank you for helping me rise again, Karen and Chrissie. * Dr Sarah Brewer *Here is the book that will walk you, step by step, to claiming your grounded, heart-centred, flexible and strong self. * HeatherAsh Amara *This works. Clear, calm, practical help to untangle feelings of stress and anxiety. Techniques which will help you feel better. Just try this. * Liz Green, BBC Radio Leeds *

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who has ever had trouble staying motivated while trailblazing towards success, YOU ARE A BADASS EVERY DAY is the concise, crystal clear companion which will keep you fresh, grateful, mighty, and driven. In one hundred exercises, reflections, and cues that you can use to immediately realign your mind and keep your focus unwavering, this guide will show you how to keep the breakthroughs catalyzed by Sincero's iconic books YOU ARE A BADASS and YOU ARE A BADASS AT MAKING MONEY going. Owning your power to ascend to badassery is just the first step in creating the life you deserve--YOU ARE A BADASS EVERY DAY is the accountability buddy you can keep in your back pocket to power through obstacles, overcome the doubts that hold you back from greatness, and keep the fires of determination roaring while you reach your goals.

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Book Synopsis"An inspiring, heart-warming, go-getting book... an antidote to apathy." Helen Tupper, co-author of The Squiggly Career 365 WAYS TO HAVE A GOOD DAY is a full year's worth of daily inspiration, tools, habits, actions, and rituals that will help you live your best life. You'll discover surprising insights from psychologists, business leaders, entrepreneurs and designers. You'll explore the benefits of Feierabends and Laughies, have your eyes opened by a dance psychologist, and find out why one senior executive's tattooed fingers help him make the right career choices. You'll learn habit-forming strategies, pick up helpful hacks, and uncover tips for lasting change - all brought to life through real examples and thought-provoking stories that will get you looking at life differently.You'll meet a cast of characters from around the world who know all about creating success, from the founder of a billion-dollar mindfulness company in California to the Hollywood screenwriter who takes up to eight showers a day to fuel his ideas, and from the Harvard Business School professor who discovered more joy at work by wearing red trainers to the man who every Friday for five years set up a table in central NYC to give advice to strangers, including a gang member on the run. 365 WAYS TO HAVE A GOOD DAY focuses on the small stuff you can do every day to make life better. Because when you get the little things right, the big things follow. Things like figuring out where you're going, hitting reset, designing the life you want, breaking through limiting beliefs, and creating success on your own terms. And when you find what works for you, you can do more of it, making you more productive, more fulfilled, and much happier.IT'S TIME TO SEIZE THE DAY. ALL 365 OF THEM.Trade Review"An inspiring, heart-warming, go-getting book. 365 Ways to Have a Good Day is an antidote to apathy and the kickstart we all need to live our best life." -- Helen Tupper, co-author of The Squiggly Career"This book is a user manual for the next 24 hours. And the rest of your life. Our lives are decided by our daily practice. The problem is that most daily practices are done once a week, once a month, and for some, only once a year. Hmmm. But if you stop trying to change your life and lower the bar a little, and focus only on today. That's right, just the next 24 hours. And repeat that. Gradually, then suddenly, you will be living your best life. Because days change weeks. Months change years. Years change decades. Decades change lives." -- David Hieatt, cofounder, The Do Lectures"A simple series of bite sized advice on creativity." -- Steve Clayton, VP, Global Public Affairs, Microsoft"Equal parts funny and touching and yet in all ways wise, 365 Ways to Have a Good Day is more than a path to having better days; it's a simple, compelling structure to support the daily art and practice of living a better life." -- Jerry Colonna, author, Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up."Brilliant and delicious chips for the soul. Eat just one a day? No way. I can't stop. Great tiny tales, tips, and thoughts." -- Derek Sivers, author, How to Live"It is always a good day when you get to tap into Ian's wisdom and with 365 Ways To Have A Good Day you get a dose of Ian's reflective optimism, daily. 365 Ways is your guide to reclaiming how you choose to approach each and every day. It's a daily invitation to look at what's before you from a novel or different angle. Ian's advice will both challenge AND energize your usual routine - which is a rather perfect way to proceed to have a good day if you ask me!" -- J. Kelly Hoey, author, Build Your Dream Network"Innovative thinker and life designer Ian Sanders expands our minds again in his new book 365 Ways to Have a Good Day! We'd all like to find the magical gateway to everyday happiness, the truth is, life ebbs and flows. Ian gives us a tactical roadmap to hack our brains so that we can experience a state of joy more often than not, even on the bad days." -- Espree Devora, tech founder and podcaster"Ian is someone who has understood what success means to him and he continues to pursue it in a way that's really full of motivation and energy." -- Sarah Ellis, co-author of the bestselling book The Squiggly Career and presenter of the Squiggly Careers podcast

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Book Synopsis'A warm and wise read for those feeling hopeful or hopeless, or somewhere in between.' - The Rev Canon Kate BottleyWe live in an age where more and more people are saying something like, 'I'm not religious, but I am spiritual'. 'Hope' isn't just a nice idea - it can be life-changing and at the very least, an empowering lens to navigate troubled times and transcend daily stress. Hope, alongside the idea of a higher power, can help people feel less alone and more supported, especially when the world turns on its head, which can happen at any point. It is well-known through history that during troubled waters and periods of change, whether that be a pandemic, the loss of a loved one or simply someone's lack of purpose, people turn to religion for the answers. Reverend Pat Allerton is here to lead us through the different themes and issues of modern life, showing us that Hope is always there. He leads us though topics such as Anxiety, Acceptance, Connection, Forgiveness, Grief, Love, Togetherness, Trust and Uncertainty to prove to us that Hope is the answer even in the darkest of times.Trade ReviewA warm and wise read for those feeling hopeful or hopeless, or somewhere in between. -- The Rev Canon Kate Bottley

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Book SynopsisDo you waste time overthinking things you can't do anything about? Do you freak out when things don't go to plan? Does anxiety get in the way of you living your best life? 'I love Knight's book' - Sunday Times Magazine on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k'Life-affirming' - Guardian on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k'Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it' - Mail on Sunday on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k 'Changed my life . . . I wasn't alone - the book became an international bestseller' - Vogue on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**kFrom the white noise of what-ifs to the white-hot terror of a full-blown crisis, 'Anti-guru' Sarah Knight is on hand to help you help yourself to manage any situation, however stressful. Through practical advice and guided interactive exercises, the Calm the Fuck Down Journal is a place for you to ask and answer questions that may have been swirling around your brain like minnows on a meth bender. The Journal will help you learn how to stop dwelling on unlikely outcomes in favor of creating more likely ones. How to plow forward rather than agonize backward. And crucially, how to separate your anxiety about what might occur from the act of handling it when it does occur.Armed with this beautifully designed journal you will have ample calamity management tools at your fingertips to help you manage whenever the shit threatens to or already has hit the fan.Trade ReviewI love Knight's book - Sunday Times Magazine on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**kLife-affirming - Guardian on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**kAbsolutely blinding. Read it. Do it. - Mail on Sunday on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**kChanged my life . . . I wasn't alone - the book became an international bestseller - Vogue on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k

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Book SynopsisThis warm hug of a book takes you through the day with insight, kindness and encouragement. With a host a furry friends to guide you, discover how to tackle everyday problems from Monday morning blues to low self-esteem, burnout to workplace tensions. Combining humour, warmth and wisdom, this book provides practical tips to help establish a better work-life balance and to navigate the challenges and demands of modern life. Whether you need some words of comfort to set you up for the working week, tips on cultivating healthy habits, or a reminder of the importance of self-compassion, you will find your answer in these pages. Finnish psychotherapy professional Antti Ervasti is on a mission to make mental health visible, shining a light on everyday challenges, big and small, through the charming, imperfect and utterly relatable animal figures of Matti Pikkujamsa's illustrations. ---'We hope that our illustrations are easily approachable, offer our readers solace, encouragement and understanding, and offer a platform for a more visible mindscape.' Antti and Matti'Warmth and humour are often the best antidotes when trying to silence the inner critic.'Helena Aatsinki, Psychotherapist---

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Book Synopsis'It's a breeze to read and you won't feel so alone at the end of it' Marie Claire It's never too late to grow the f*ck up. And New York Times bestselling author Sarah Knight is here to help! With her no-bullsh*t bible for the modern adult, you'll become more self-aware, self-sufficient and resourceful - and turn grown-up responsibilities into exciting opportunities for making your life easier and more fun. You'll learn:- How to anticipate consequences and orchestrate outcomes- Four keys to effective communication- Strategies for slaying self-care- The perks of being independent and dependableAnd much more!Packed with practical advice and pro-dult tips for everything from balancing your budget to impressing your in-laws, Grow the F*ck Up is the perfect guide for anyone - at any age - who wants to be an adult and get treated like one.SARAH KNIGHT's No F*cks Given Guides have sold over 3 million copies and her TEDx talk has been viewed 10 million times.Trade ReviewJudgement-free and filled with all the advice you wish you'd gotten (or had listened to) from your parents, this is an expectedly irreverent guide to adulting that will help you get your grown-up life firing on all cylinders * Irish Examiner *Busy, breezy and sensible * Westmeath Examiner *Knight has the hard-earned wisdom to get you from total helplessness to reliable resourcefulness * Shemazing *Packed with practical advice tips for life, from balancing your budget to communicating better -- Women’s Running

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Book Synopsis'Her brilliant, accessible illustrations bring understanding to all the tricks and twists of our complicated brains.' - Nell Frizzell*This box may not contain band aids or antiseptic wipes but it is ready to deliver some urgent care to your brain.*Just like the first aid kit in your glove box or bathroom cabinet, the Emotional First Aid Kit is full of practical tools for looking after yourself and the people you love. Each card focuses on a different topic of mental and emotional wellbeing; with an illustration to help visualize how your brain works, and a practical exercise to restore balance and self-compassion.Either read them at random, using the cards to pay attention to your inner thoughts and feelings, or focus on specific cards that you identify with - no matter your approach these cards will allow you to better understand how your mind works, and help you develop positive coping strategies.'In a world of white noise it is often hard to hear - or even find - the mental health support you need. Emma has a unique way of cutting through to the heart of the issues we all face day-in-day-out.' - Anna Whitehouse'Emma helped me understand my own thoughts.' - Emma Gannon'Emma is relatable, practical and knowledgeable.' - Gemma Bray'Emma has an amazing talent for making evidence-based psychology easy to understand and simple to put into practice.' - Dr Jessamy Hibberd

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