Assertiveness and motivation Books

Book SynopsisHOW TO BE HAPPY (OR AT LEAST LESS SAD) is a workbook offering a place of solace, distraction, and a fresh perspective on life. This book will not fix you and it will not make you happy, but it promises to help you rediscover the simple pleasures in life and, ultimately, make you feel that little less sad."This book made me nervous when I first scanned through it because I knew it would work! This isn't a self-help book; it's more of a blue-collar, get-down-to business friend with calloused hands who is ready to boogie when you are. This book is about action. But also acknowledgement. There are no platitudes and its author is no Pollyanna. It's an explicit map that leads to a place where you're going to feel measurably better, and better equipped to face life's vicissitudes." - Rob Delaney, ComedianTrade ReviewThis book does the work that I believe is most worthwhile – it does not hand you answers, it sets you up to find them yourself. One of the most accessible, relatable, unique and flawlessly crafted books that I have ever seen. A must have, a must read, a must do. * Brianna Wiest, author of The Human Element *Taking the small incremental steps toward conquering depression takes courage, and even then, it helps to have any compassionate guidance you can find. How To Be Happy (Or At Least Less Sad) comes from a knowing, forgiving place. Its intentions are sincere. When I first read it I thought: I could have used a book like this.And then I thought: I still can use a book like this. * Jason Porter, author of Why Are You So Sad? *How To Be Happy (Or At Least Less Sad) is the kind of friend I want around when I’m feeling sad. He lets me vent without judging me, gives me a little guidance, reminds me that I’m not alone, and lets me draw all over him with coloured pencils. * Lisa Currie, author of The Scribble Diary and Me, You, Us *Whether you are just having a random sad day, or your bad days come a little bit more frequently than that, this book will help you shine a new light on your life. Filled with thoughtful, simple and heart-opening exercises, this book will give you a new lens that will help you get through the rough patches, week-by-week, day-by-day or minute-by-minute if that’s all you can handle. * Bernadette Noll, author of Slow Family Living *A breath of fresh air...This is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling with depression—or even just feeling blah. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisPeople spend a fortune on their bodies, their faces, their hair, their clothes. Cosmetics, plastic surgery, diets, gym membership - everyone's trying to be more attractive. But there's an easier way to become a beautiful person. It doesn't have to be physical. No matter how you look, if you have a mind that's fascinating, creative, exciting - if you're a good thinker - you can be beautiful.Being attractive doesn't necessarily come from being intelligent or highly-educated. It isn't about having a great personality. It's about using your imagination and expanding your creativity. And it's when talking with people that we make the greatest impact. A person may be physically beautiful, but when speaking to others a dull or ugly or uncreative mind will definitely turn them off.In clear, practical language, de Bono shows how applying lateral and parallel thinking skills to your conversations can improve your mind. By learning how to listen, make a point, and manoeuvre a discussion, you can become creative and irresistible.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on the theoretical roots of the Stoics, Buddhism, popular psychology and CBT, Ben has created a unique programme that anyone can follow. Join Ben on his journey from anxious mess to back in control. This book is packed with fun and practical challenges that readers can try themselves, all in the name of self-improvement! Thanks to having undertaken these challenges himself, Ben now has an unusual selection of hobbies, a host of interesting new skills, some fantastic dinner party stories and plenty of wonderful experiences... and most importantly he now feels calmer, healthier, happier and more at peace. Split into three types of activity – mental, physical and skilful – the challenges range from climbing a mountain to sleeping on a beach in a bivvy bag in a storm to having a conversation in Japanese. Follow Ben in learning how to pick a lock, how to solve a Rubik’s Cube in under a minute and how to memorize the order of a deck of cards after seeing it only once (the ultimate party trick). Along the way, he's eaten some repulsive insects, whilst also creating a new morning routine that freed up the time to write this book. Try out Ben's challenges ... or create some of your own, with the help of the challenge tracker!

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Book SynopsisBanish your anxiety. Find inner peace. Take the Anxiety Antidote. In three simple stages – self-awareness, self-action and new self – Kamran Bedi shows you how to be the alchemist of your own personal anxiety antidote. Drawing on his experience of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Kamran helps you to understand the structure of your mind and its impact on your feelings and behaviour. With this new awareness, you can learn to re-direct your thoughts, disrupt patterns of anxiety and take positive control of your life. Empathetic, easy to read and offering fast-acting anxiety-busting tools, The Anxiety Antidote is the cure you have been searching for.

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Book SynopsisThis is not your average activity book because it's not only heaps of fun but it will also teach you some amazing life skills to help you take control of your worries Worries come in all shapes and sizes and can creep up on us when we least expect them. They are like little clouds that float above our heads that seem at once menacing and threatening, stopping us from doing the things we really want and spoiling our fun. The Worry Workbook is here to help by explaining what worry is, offering creative ways to calm and distract yourself when worry strikes.- Make a worry camera that captures fears and shrinks them into a manageable size. - Colour in a mood tracker that explores the rainbow of everyday emotions. - Write on the magic mirror of compliments to help recognize your strengths. - Create your very own list of anti-worry actions to fight fear and keep smiling. Parents, this is for you: This book has been peer reviewed by a child psychologist, and there are explainers throughout just in case your child has questions about the activities.

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Book SynopsisThis little book is here to send you some love. Packed with quotes to inspire you and statements full of compassion, this ink-and-paper hug will help you to keep your chin up, your chest out and to BE STRONG.

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Book SynopsisWhat if you need to break down before you can break through? Find authenticity, growth and freedom through letting go and coming home to your true self.Do you find yourself getting caught in the same negative patterns, the same emotional spirals, the same limiting stories? The truth is that you can break free from the disempowering cycles blocking you from peace and joy and, most importantly, your freedom. The answer is already within you.Nicky Clinch is your companion on the transformational path of surrender, providing empowering guidance as you clear the way for your true self to emerge. You'll experience a maturation process of letting go, self-love and rebirth, so that you can grow, heal and transform - and really start living the life you were born to live. Discover how to:· embrace authenticity, self-love and freedom through letting go · break free from self-defeating patterns and cycles of negativity · dissolve attachments to the stories keeping you stuck in the past · clear obstacles preventing your growth and destiny to thrive?· develop a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and all of life Surrender who you thought you were and come home to who you truly are.

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Book Synopsis'Please read this book . . . and then give it to everyone you know!' - Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestsellerThe ultimate guide to stop people-pleasing and reclaim your personal space by setting clear boundaries.Do you feel like you're a 'pushover'? Does self-care feel selfish to you? And do you find yourself feeling resentful towards others because they don't seem to take your needs into consideration?In this book, master coach, speaker and author Nancy Levin will help you establish clear and healthy boundaries. This book includes exercises and practical tools to help even the most conflict-averse, people-pleasing readers learn new habits. You'll learn how to:· Recognize and take inventory of your boundaries· View your boundaries differently by creating a 'Boundary Pyramid'· Gather the courage to live a life of 'boundary badassery'· Learn how to say no!'This work was life-changing for me, and if you're someone who has avoided boundaries for years, it can change your life, too.' - Nancy Levin

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Book SynopsisWhy are you here? What is life for? What are you meant to do? New York Times best-selling author Robert Holden helps you go from looking for your purpose to living it. (Hint: It’s not just about you.)“How do I find my life’s purpose?” In the 10-year run of Robert Holden’s call-in radio show, Shift Happens!, his listeners asked that question more often than any other, by far. It seems everybody is looking for their purpose, and yet we all struggle to recognize it and live it. In Higher Purpose, Holden takes readers on an epic journey of self-discovery that includes the hero’s journey with Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung’s work on true vocation, Victor Frankl’s search for meaning, a pilgrimage with St. Francis of Assisi, the poetry of Wordsworth and Rilke, and much more. The journey has four stages: “The Call” explores “the calling” inside you to live a more meaningful life.“The Path” helps you to realize what inspires you, what brings you alive, to follow your joy, and to do more of what you love.“The Ordeal” tackles the inner blocks, the road of trials, and challenges you must overcome to live your higher purpose.“The Victory” encourages you to not betray yourself, to “sing your whole song,” and to keep on saying YES to your soul’s high adventure. In Higher Purpose, Holden explores three distinct levels of purpose: your unique purpose, a shared purpose, and the greater purpose of life. He offers inquiries, meditations, and journaling exercises to help you live your purpose every day. And he shares stories from his own life and conversations with a host of remarkable people—Maya Angelou, Louise Hay, Jean Houston, Matthew Fox, Robert Thurman, Caroline Myss, Andrew Harvey, Wayne Dyer, Oprah Winfrey, and more.

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Book SynopsisWant to make twice as much money with half the work? It's time to shift your mindset, recognize your worth, and become a successful entrepreneur on your own terms!‘Denise is a much-needed voice of practical wisdom.’ Marie Forleo, founder of B-SchoolFeeling burned-out by your business? Sick of the ‘hustle and grind’ culture of your industry? There’s a better way. Get over your perfectionism, chill, and prosper!With her trademark humour and down-to-earth wisdom, money mindset coach Denise Duffield-Thomas shares the invaluable buisness and counterintuitive millionaire mindset lessons (no blood, sweat or tears necessary) that will set you on the path of abundance – without all the hard work.You’ll discover how to find the business model that works perfectly for your personality, and learn key concepts – such as the Golden Goose and the Keyless Life – to help you work less and earn more. Plus, Denise talks you through the small but important details of being an entrepreneur, including how to deal with awkward money situations and find the most effective ways to price offers. With real business case studies and practical advice, Chill and Prosper challenges the old, boring assumptions of what it takes to create success.This is a revised and updated edition of the book previously published as Chillpreneur.

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Book SynopsisThe transformational speaker, master coach, and host of the Brave Table offers a practical five-stage framework for overcoming setbacks with grace and redefining tough moments to fly forward every time.You know those awful, terrible, sucker-punch moments in life? The ones that knock you down, burn you up, or make you cringe so hard you wish it was all a bad dream? Probably—because we all do. These epic, messy, oh-no-oh-crap moments of chaos are just part of life—yet, as Dr. Neeta Bhushan shows us, they’re also beautiful opportunities for change.As co-founder of the Global Grit Institute, a mental health training platform for leaders and coaches, and co-founder of Dharma Coaching Institute, training thousands to live their best lives, Neeta Bhushan has helped thousands of people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments. She has spent years researching human behavior and observing people in their worst and best moments, and from those experiences—as well as her own life—she knows what it takes to get back up no matter what bowled you over. By teaching readers to understand their individual Bounce Factors—how well they “bounce back” based on four core components of their life—and guiding them through the five stages to audacious, all-out resilience, Neeta shares exactly what it takes to overcome obstacles, surmount setbacks, and not just bounce back, but fly forward.Combining her own experience with the stories of clients she’s worked with, Neeta will do for overcoming obstacles what James Clear did for habits by making personal growth clear, accessible, and doable for anyone. With five distinct stages—Falling, Igniting, Rising, Magnifying, and Thriving—her Fly Forward Framework is designed to help readers move toward change not just at one pivotal “moment of suck,” but over and over again, as often as they need to.With her trademark warmth and wisdom, Neeta has created for readers a book to pull off their shelf whenever life serves them up a setback, large or small. Because while sucky moments are part of life, they’re also the key to growth. And when we can embrace that paradox with open arms, to acknowledge the pain while still moving forward from it—to say, “That sucked. Now what?”—we can live our lives with truly audacious resilience.

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Book Synopsis***THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2022/23 SHORTLISTED TITLE***Ever feel like you aren’t Enough? Overwhelmed by too many demands?Concerned about over-consumption and the climate crisisYou’re not alone. The Art of Enough is the challenge of our age.In a world full of pressure to be more, do more and consume more, this practical guidebook will help you find your own version of Enough. Enough is a springboard for self-belief, a healthy work pace and sustainable living, so you can move from striving to thriving. Weaving together ideas, stories and practices, The Art of Enough offers seven ways to ease away from the pull of scarcity and excess, towards flourishing with Enough; finding the balance and boundaries we all need for ourselves and for our world.Becky Hall is a coach, facilitator and speaker and has worked for over 20 years with teams, organizations and leaders, helping busy people all over the world create their own Art of Enough.‘If you want to have a better life and to make the world a better place then you must read this book. It is wise and practical and beautifully easy to read, everybody should read it’Charles Handy, bestselling author of The Empty Raincoat and The Second Curve.Trade ReviewFor people that constantly need/ want to do more, this book is AWESOME! Read it now. For people who worry they consume or buy too much, this book is AWESOME, too! Read it now. * NetGalley *So much of this book resonates with me. We are taught from an early age to strive to ' be good '. To do well at school , to be top of the class, to get the best exam results, to go on to the best university.Then when an adult , we want to be seen to be at the top of our career, to be thought well of by our peers. To holiday in lovely places, to have a fantastic home, and great relationships, well adjusted children. Rinse and repeat.This book almost gives you permission to step off that merry-go round , or at least the idea that you can look at life in a different way.A great thought provoking book. * NetGalley *This is an excellent book about finding balance in a driven world. About finding the place between scarcity and abundance where you can live happy and content. Sounds simple, and in a way, it is, but we are required to totally rethink our mindsets so that we stop competing and comparing and start looking properly at ourselves and our ambitions. I found it very positive and many of the ideas are easily transferable for me. * NetGalley *If you're at a crossroads in life this is a great bookI am in my early 20s and read this book after taking a job I didn't really care for in the pandemic. I was unsure of what path I wanted to take next and felt quite lost. Reading this book helped me to evaluate what was important for me in life and what I wanted my life to look like. I am now in a much better job, with a much healthier work-life balance and I feel this is due to the guidance this book gave me. * Amazon *This book is a MUST BUY for anyone who is looking for some thought provoking insight on their ability to "Be Enough", just as they are. It is laid out in a really practical and useful way, with exercises and summaries to allow us to "dip in and out" when we feel a need. The Art of Enough is a truly supportive resource when we feel the need to to find a way to unburden and unleash our natural power, to grab hold of the restricting boundaries of our limiting beliefs to grow beyond self sabotage. * Amazon *"a deeply human and hopeful book" Paul Heardman * Coaching at Work *I enjoyed this book and highly recommended it because of the author’s total commitment and passion for helping other people find their way to enough. * GoodReads *Table of ContentsPart 1: The inner challenge of BEING ENOUGHChapter 1: ART 1: ENOUGH MINDSET – Where are you coming from?In this chapter we will explore the thinking – the Mindset behind not being Enough. For some this can manifest as the well-known phenomenon imposter syndrome – a common result of not feeling good Enough – for others it might be a feeling of inadequacy around not being worthy, or clever or kind – the list goes on. We will be exploring how we can move our Mindset from one of Scarcity or Excess to Enough – sourcing our thinking from abundance.So we will:· Explore imposter syndrome – what it is and how to tackle it· Unpack the power of our mindset to frame our experience. · Look at the mindsets of Excess and Scarcity and how they might hold us back· Describe the principle beliefs of an Enough Mindset. · Look at how you can identify what mindset you are using and how you might go about changing it. Chapter 2: ART 2: ENOUGH PERMISSION - Write your own permission slipsIn ART 1 we looked at defining and describing the mindset behind being Enough. We focused on thinking and mental constructs. In ART 2, we are going to focus on feelings: how it feels to give ourselves permission to be enough – and what might make us feel that we do not have that permission. We will explore:· The concept of belonging and why it can have such a hold over what we are able to be in the present. · Where some of your deepest assumptions come from – whether they are serving you in the present and how you can dis-entangle yourself if you need to. · How you can re-write the script of your own belonging – giving yourself permission to be Enough· Articulating your core purpose and values· Writing your own permission slips to be fully yourself and grow in the way that fulfils you - Enough. Chapter 3: ART 3: ENOUGH PRESENCE - Listen to your body In ART 3 - Enough Presence – How to Embody a State of Enough we explore how to create the embodied energetic state of Enough. Having considered how to BELIEVE we are Enough and how to FEEL we are Enough – we now explore how we can be in a STATE of Enough. To do this we need to understand that we are one internal system – integrating Enough Mindset and Enough Permission in our state – how we show up in each moment – defined as Enough Presence. With Enough Presence, we create coherence in our system, our minds, bodies and energy - one moment at a time. We will:· Consider what presence is – and what it takes to create Enough Presence.· Explore what happens in our bodies when we lose balance; how we are programmed to respond to risk and danger. · Unpack research about neuroscience and our physiology that help us see and understand ourselves as an interconnected coherent system.· Explore how listen to what our head, heart and gut is telling us· Learn practices to bring us into the state of Enough Presence – that we can use in the moment, moving us away from Scarcity and Excess and into Flow.PART 2: The Outer Challenge of DOING ENOUGHART 4: ENOUGH BOUNDARIES - Create rules to keep you coherentThe globalized digital world we live in is so full of possibilities, choices and freedoms that our ancestors never experienced – and it is also massively complex. To live well in such complexity we need to find a way of giving ourselves structure so that we have Enough – not too much or too little. Of course, the boundaries we are talking about here are good boundaries – ones that give us structure and containment, which we need more than ever if we are to find the Art of Enough so that we can flourish.ART 4 looks specifically at how to create and keep good boundaries within the complexity of our lives and the high volume of demands on us. We’ll explore:· The importance of acknowledging what is, so that you can start to make choices· How nature does it - what we can learn about creating boundaries for our complex lives· Identifying what matters most· Understanding your energy patterns· Designing your days and protecting your focus· The joy of clear boundariesChapter 5: ART 5: ENOUGH RESOURCEIn ART 5 we explore the resources we need. This can mean internal resource – energy, capability, drive - or external resource – time, support, others to delegate to. Often when we are overwhelmed, we can feel disconnected from our resources. We will look at Enough Resource as a replenishable cycle - and will explore the habits that you can develop in order to sustain yourself in the face of life’s demands on you. Specifically, ART 5: Enough Resource will explore:· The cyclical nature of Enough Resource· The power of mapping what depletes and replenishes you· Burnout – how to avoid it and build powerful habits to sustain youPART 3: The together challenge of HAVING ENOUGHChapter 6: ENOUGH GROWTH – from size to transformationAs a society we massively over consume and throw away more each year than our forebears ever had in a lifetime. Our economies are measured in terms of GDP growth. This mindset and these behaviours have brought us to the brink of environmental collapse, and it has not made us happier either. In ART 6 we are going to explore the freedom of limits. Even the concept of Enough Growth can feel limiting or restrictive to some. For others it can be a byword for mediocrity and a lack of ambition. Here we are going to turn that thinking on its head and explore Enough Growth as the doorway to realising our ambitions, fulfilling our maximum potential and finding happiness. We’ll look here at how we can achieve Enough Growth – individually and collectively - so that we can flourish and thrive without it costing the earth. We will explore:· The Enough Growth cycle· The freedom of limits· The myth of never-ending growth· Doughnut thinking· When less is more· Dreams of transformationChapter 7: ART 7: ENOUGH TOGETHER - Only connectIn ART 7 we will explore the seventh part of the Art of Enough model – Enough Connection. We will look at the effect of connection on our sense of belonging, our sense of agency and our relationship with the world we inhabit. We will explore the impact of separation on us individually and collectively, and how we can move beyond both Scarcity and Excess towards Connection - a wholehearted, resourcing and restorative state of Enough. In this chapter we will look at:· Why we need Connection; the story of separation· Enough Connection with ourselves· Enough Connection with others· Enough Connection with the natural worldEpilogue: Enough Transformation

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Book SynopsisLife and work continue to evolve, and so must your leadership. Thriving in today’s business environment requires conscious, inspirational leadership, a fresh understanding of the world we find ourselves in, and a whole new playbook anchored in meaning and purpose. You need a set of strategies and applications that enable you to create an experience in your organization where your people give their best, feel fulfilled in their work and relationships, can work toward realizing their potential, and will persevere alongside you in service of the company’s mission.Not only will you and your team be completely rejuvenated and elevated by exercising this kind of agency, but your business will be transformed to perform at much higher levels of productivity, creativity, and results. Meaning and purpose are essential ingredients to unleash the potential of everyone in your stakeholder community, powerfully uniting them, to increase your organizational impact and relevance. Here is your opportunity to transform the Great Resignation into your Great Revitalization.DR ALISE CORTEZ is a management consultant specializing in meaning and purpose, an organizational logotherapist, the host of Working on Purpose radio and Chief Purpose Officer at Dr Alise Cortez and Associates. She works with forward-reaching organizations to develop conscious, inspirational leaders and enable them to transform their organizations into high functioning, profitable enterprises by activating meaning and purpose.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsForeword by Dr. Lance SecretanIntroduction: First Aid for the Exhausted, Overwhelmed or Lost LeaderPART ONE: THE ‘WHAT’ OF G.U.S.T.O.Chapter One – G: Gumption -- Your Business as an Enlivening Force for Good (What)Your Business Can Breathe Vital Life Back into YouConscious Capitalism, the Super Hero to Power Your BusinessYour Business Beautiful, Intelligently DesignedThe Long Play in BusinessKey Points SummaryChapter Two – U: Urgency – Wake Up and Turn Fast! (When and Where)From Autopilot to a Constant Drive for Improvement The Cry for Work-Life Harmony in the Great ResignationThe Call for Wellbeing amid a Mental Health CrisisFluid Location and the New Focus on Where Work Gets DoneKey Points SummaryChapter Three – S: Sustainability in an Interdependent World (Why)On Becoming Wise Homo SapiensYour “Living Organization” in Today’s Stakeholder Capitalism WorldFrom an “Ego Economy” to a “Living Economy”Sustainability and ESG as a Business ImperativeKey Points SummaryChapter Four – T: Therapy that Enlivens Hearts and Souls Through Meaning (How)That Workforce Hungers for Deep MeaningEnter Logotherapy: The Surprisingly Simple Path to Activate MeaningThe Playground of Work – Where Meaning is ActivatedDoctor’s Orders: Motivate Through MeaningKey Points SummaryChapter Five – O: Ownership Culture that Unites All Stakeholders Through Purpose (Who)What is Purpose, and Why Does it Matter?Purpose as Today’s Driving Business ImperativeYour Parliament of PurposeKey Points SummaryPART TWO: THE ‘HOW’ THROUGH N.O.W.Chapter Six – N: Nurture Through Mindfulness (IQ)Perform a Human Capital Process and Procedure AuditFocus on and Nurture Individual StrengthsBanish Your “High Performance” Programs and Embrace “Momentum”Re-Tool Feedback and RecognitionVitalize Well-Being in Your Workplace Remove Toxicity that’s Killing Your Culture Measure and Increase Employee Engagement and FulfillmentDeconstruct Time and Place in Today’s Nimble WorkplaceElevate Your Team by Leveraging AI and RoboticsKey Points SummaryChapter Seven: O: Open the Heart (EQ)Become a Caring Leader Who Celebrates “Everyone Matters”Manage Through Meaning ™Bring Passion Back to the WorkplaceInspire “Love in Work” and Spread JoyStomp Out Fear and ToxicityEncourage Social or Job PurposingIncrease Relational Connection and Belonging Through DEIBLive the ESG+R Standard Every DayKey Points SummaryChapter Eight: W: Wake the Soul (SQ)Do the Work – Be a Leader Worth FollowingAdd Inspiration to Evolve Your Leadership PracticeDetect Your Company’s Purpose – Your Unique Way of Being and ServingEmbed Your Company Purpose into Every Operational AspectHelp Your Team Members Discover Their Own PurposeElevate Your Company Purpose with BeautyAccept the Summons of Syntropy – Reaching to Our Higher PotentialKey Points SummaryConclusionSelect Bibliography

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Book SynopsisSimply Be More is a collection of beautiful, inspiring and soothing sketches using animals and nature to illustrate time-preserved wisdom. Life isn’t determined by where we have come from; it is where we are going that is important. Clare Langan has lived it - and rather than talked about it, has written it and now drawn it, too.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Do you often find yourself seeking approval from others? Is beating yourself up getting you down? Then this book can help you. With thought-provoking advice, a step-by-step action plan and a simple method to challenge your inner critic, You Are Enough will help you embrace your flaws and celebrate your unique awesomeness. Let go of the myth of perfection, finally stop comparing yourself to others, and learn how to be happy with all that you are.

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Book SynopsisLet's look forward to sunnier times aheadThe sun shines brightest after a storm - and sometimes it even comes with a rainbow. This cheerful collection of wise words and uplifting quotes is a powerful dose of positivity, and the tonic we all need right now. Full of sunny thoughts, pick-me-ups and happiness boosters, Here Comes the Sun will help you look on the bright side and embrace the wonders of a new day. It's the perfect reminder there will be good times ahead.- With a bright, sunny design, this book will bring you good vibes only- Includes feel-good affirmations to have you radiating positivity and feeling great in no time- We all need a little extra cheerfulness in our lives from time to time - Here Comes the Sun is here to deliver it- 160 pages of joy, with quotes from a diverse range of inspirational people, from the wisdom of Buddha to the feel-good positive vibes of Zendaya

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Book SynopsisYou've already survived 100 per cent of your worst daysLife sends challenges to us all, but this little book is here to provide you with a boost of self-confidence when you need it most, acting as your personal cheerleader and lifting you up when you're feeling down. Brimming with empowering affirmations and uplifting quotes from some of the world's most inspirational figures, You're Doing Great will kick-start the feel-good vibes and remind you just how amazingly awesome you are.- Featuring a sunny design and cheerful affirmations to deliver a dose of positivity every day- Find your inner pizzazz with kick-ass quotes from a range of inspirational people, from Lizzo to Lady Gaga- Dip into it whenever you need a boost and let the encouraging words spur you into actionEven the smallest moment of positivity can transform your outlook, and this pocket-sized book is the perfect reminder to keep doing what you're doing, because you're doing great!

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Book SynopsisAs featured in Hello! MagazineThis accessible guide will help you to support your child through difficult experiences brought on by life changes, including divorce, new siblings, or the loss of a loved oneChange is part of life, but for a child it can be scary and bewildering. Whether it's the prospect of starting school, dealing with changes in the family or seeing unsettling events in the wider world, there are many aspects of life that can cause a child to feel destabilized and frightened.As parents and carers, we try everything in our power to shield our children and prepare them emotionally for disappointments and upsets, but sometimes it can be hard to know what to do for the best. Help Your Child Cope with Change offers actionable tips that will give you and your child the support you need to navigate these difficult moments with kindness and care.Discover how to:- Nurture resilience and a positive mindset in your child- Break bad news to your child- Establish behaviour boundaries and retain routines during difficult times- Deal with overwhelming emotions- Seek support

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Book SynopsisKnow and grow your power as a mother with this honest, guilt-free parenting guide that champions your own needs and well-being as well as those of your children The journey of motherhood is a physical and emotional rollercoaster, and there’s often little or no time to stop and consider your own needs, at least not without feeling guilty about it. This is where Mother Power comes in – a reassuring parenting guide that’s always in your corner. This wake-up call for mums everywhere will demonstrate how looking after your own well-being can make you a better parent. Fully embrace motherhood, find your flow and unlock your greatness – thrive not just survive! – with these simple rules: Honour your own needs with a positive, guilt-free attitude to self-care Trust your gut when it comes to knowing what’s best for your child Stop comparing yourself, your children and your parenting style to the toxic messages you find online Grow your support network of honest mums Set a positive example of self-care to your child for their future lives and relationships

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Book SynopsisEmpowered women empower women! This small but mighty book – bursting with kick-ass quotes and uplifting statements – is a celebration of female strength and solidarity. There’s nothing more powerful than a strong woman – except for two strong women supporting each other! When girls stick together, amazing things can happen, and this little book is here to make sure you never forget it. Whether you need a boost to help you follow your dreams, or you want to lift up the women around you, this book is in your corner. It’s filled with inspiring quotes and affirmations to put a spring in your step and fire in your heart. Featuring a groovy design to lift your vibe Includes awesome affirmations to help you feel like a badass Serves up fearless feminist wisdom to keep you focused on your goals 160 pages of empowerment, with quotes from a diverse range of inspirational women, from Taylor Swift to Audre Lorde

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Book SynopsisThis gentle book – spilling over with beautiful quotes and statements on the practice of gratitude – will empower you to celebrate the present, even in times of challenge and change Gratitude is a gift that never stops giving. Helping you to see wonderful moments in the everyday, strengthen your relationships and improve your health, practising gratitude can boost your spirits and drive positive change. The uplifting quotations and inspiring affirmations within these pages will help you tap into this quiet power. This book will remind you to find the good in each moment, and how an attitude of gratitude can: Improve your mental and physical well-being Help you to motivate yourself to embrace the day Help strengthen your relationships by spreading kindness Positive Mental Gratitude is your go-to guide to harnessing the power of positive thought, and will help you to relish the small pleasures, be kind to your mind and brighten your world.

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Book SynopsisA stunning and playful graphic novel exploring emotions and how to cope with them, for everyone from 7 to 107! Did you know:- When you're experiencing a feeling, it's much easier to feel the emotion rather than put it into words? - The four basic emotions - anger, joy, sadness and fear - all have a positive function? - You can ease intense feelings by inviting them into your body, and with some deep breathing you can feel calm again? Join Art-mella and her furry sidekick Rattie as they go on a fascinating voyage of self-discovery where they learn all about emotions; why we have them, how we process them and techniques on how to cope with them. Drawing on extensive research into how our brains process emotions, My Emotions and Me helps us to find the messages behind our moods and offers simple tips to feel better in times of need. It's time to follow the clues to make your own investigations into your amazing brain!

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully inspirational book will help you to be more mindful and set you on a path towards a happier, healthier and contented state.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift book for any unicorn fanatic. Embrace your inner unicorn with this pocket-sized gift book. Featuring positive affirmations, enchanting tales, inspirational quotes and advice, this book will bring a sprinkling of unicorn magic in your life or the life of a loved one.Covering everything unicorn, this is the ultimate gift book for every unicorn fanatic.SAMPLE QUOTES: 'Always be yourself – unless you can be a unicorn. Then, always be a unicorn.' Unknown 'Be a unicorn in a field full of horses.' UnknownTable of ContentsUnicorn Magic: Spells/wishes/positive mantras • Unicorn Beauty: Tips about physical self-care, ie skin/hair/nail care, colour-matching • Unicorn Power: Physical exercise tips, sleep advice, hydration, some quick and healthy drink and snack recipes, all with a bit of unicorn sparkle • Unicorn Play: Why play is important - with ideas of games to play and ways to be creative • Unicorn Charge: Ways to say no powerfully, when to decline, when to recognise negativity, how to stand up for yourself and ways to protest. Everything you need to unleash your inner unicorn.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever felt like your day-to-day life is one big 'to-do' list? There's the daily juggle of work, an energy-sapping commute, the demands of family life or running a busy household. And then there are life's crucial turning points: relaunching a career, moving house, finding love. Between all that noise, it can be hard to make and maintain friendships.The Little Book of Friendship offers guidance for when the scales of life are tipped and a moment of companionship is needed. Packed full of wise words from some of the world's best-known figures – from ancient philosophers and celebrated writers to modern-day figures – this book will help you to prioritize your friendships and truly value your loved ones, even when times are tough.'No road is too long in the company of a good friend.' - Japanese proverb'Friendship is essentially a partnership.' - AristotleTable of ContentsWhat Are Friends For?: What exactly friendship is is hard to define – but let's give it a go anyway... • Forging Friendships: Making friends is easier said than done, and yet, when you find the right one, it's the simplest thing in the world • A Friend In Need: In this day and age it's sometimes hard to know who your real friends are. Here are some wise words to help you find out • BFFs: There's nothing so precious as a best friend, except perhaps an old friend • Keep Your Friends Close: Like anything worth having, friendships often require some work if they are to stand the test of time. Making friends can be easy – holding on to them is much harder • You've Got A Friend: There's nothing so painful as the loss of a treasured companion. Peruse these words of wisdom at times when, for whatever reason, friends feel few and far between.

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Book SynopsisThe virtue of compassion is universally valued. Derived from the Latin 'com' and 'passio' and meaning 'to suffer together', practising compassion can strengthen your relationships, lessen the grip of negative thoughts, and increase emotional resilience. But how can we lean into loving kindness and cultivate compassion every day?The Little Book of Compassion offers guidance from some of the world's greatest minds in the art of responding to ourselves and others with compassion and kindness in times of difficulty. For true compassion allows us to diminish our indifference to the suffering around us.'We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.' - Dietrich Bonhoeffer'Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.' - Princess Diana'Our primary purpose is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.' - Dalai LamaTable of ContentsPractising Compassion • Self-Compassion • Compassion for Others • The Value of Compassion • The Impact of Compassion • Compassionate Reflections.

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Book SynopsisWe often think of wisdom as something reserved only for the elderly or educated and gained through life experience, however wisdom has a depth and nuance that can be fostered by considering perspective in relation to knowledge. This age-old saying sums it up well: 'Knowledge is knowing what to say. Wisdom is knowing when to say it.'The Little Book of Wisdom offers guidance from some of the world's greatest minds in the art of making wise decisions that keep your immediate needs in mind, while maintain long-term perspective. As you'll soon discover, a little wisdom can go a long way in supporting choices you make in all aspects of your life.'True contentment is not having everything, but in being satisfied with everything you have.' - Oscar Wilde'How wonderful is it that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.' - Anne Frank'One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility.' - Eleanor RooseveltTable of ContentsWisdom for Personal Growth • Wisdom for Finding Contentment • Wisdom for Inspiring Change • Wisdom for Positive Relationships • Wisdom for Achieving Success • Wisdom for Thoughtful Reflection.

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Book SynopsisBringing rays of happiness and hope, one page at a time.Packed full of sayings, quotes, personal mantras and oodles of positivity, The Little Book of Sunshine is the perfect tool to pierce through any gathering dark clouds. Celebrating the rejuvenating power of sunshine and the green shoots of hope it brings, this book is the inspiration you're looking for when you're in need of some summery vibes on dark days.With affirmations to start your day, news stories that will put a smile on your face and ideas to bring happiness to other people's lives, as well as some of the little things in life that give people untold joy - this is the silver lining you've been looking for.From the fragile beauty of sunrise to the majestic calm of sunset, the sun's rays nourish us throughout the day, bringing us light, warmth, growth and the promise of daily renewal. Who doesn't love to raise their face to the sun and bask in the glow? This cheerful, uplifting book is a little ray of sunshine in your pocket whenever you're feeling down."Keep your face always towards the sunshine, and the shadows will fall behind you." Anonymous proverbDid you know sunshine improves your sleep and reduces stress through regulating your melatonin levels; strengthens your immune system by increasing your vitamin D; and fights depression by boosting your serotonin?Table of ContentsThe Power of Sunshine - Why sunshine is central to our health and wellbeing • Good News - news stories, facts and trivia that will bring a smile to your face • Silver Linings - affirmations and quotations to give you a boost and help you see the silver linings when times are tough • Random Acts - Ideas to bring a ray of sunshine to another person's day • It's The Little Things - Examples of all the little things in life that bring people joy - and some ideas for how to find your own • Here Comes the Sun - Some final inspirational quotations to keep the positive vibes going

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Book Synopsis''Mandy and Kate have done it again. I love how this book is based around seasons which fits so well with womanhood. But it''s also filled with really practical tools and tips that will help sober women as they take this journey ... Dive in, you won''t be disappointed'' Veronica Valli, sober coach and author of SoberfulThis book is for any woman that is sober or sober curious. It is here to support you on your journey to alcohol-free living.The seasons are there for us all to use; the patterns and cycles offer a reference point that can help us as we navigate our sobriety. By tuning into nature''s ebb and flow, we can use its power to explore and support our sober lives in a long-term and sustainable way.Sober coaches Kate Baily and Mandy Manners offer positive and empowering ways to harness this power, exploring how old wisdoms, new science and the female experience can help guide you.Packed with tasks to shift your mindset, questions for reflection, nervous system regulation techniques, as well as gratitude and intention setting exercises, this book is designed to be a constant companion nurturing you in your choice to be alcohol-free.

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Book Synopsis'Sensitively and seriously exploring mental health stereotypes' StylistThis is NOT a book of rules or statistics. It will NOT tell you what you can and can't say to someone with a mental health problem – or to anyone for that matter. It WILL increase your understanding and empower you to stop stigma in its tracks.Take a deep-dive into some of the most harmful mental health stereotypes with mental health advocate and author Lucy Nichol. Lucy exposes 10 of the most harmful mental health stereotypes and explores the impact of social media, the power of the press and how mental health is represented in popular culture. With the help of experts and the voices of those affected by these harmful perspectives, Lucy makes a case for how we can dismantle stigma once and for all.Foreword by Sue Baker OBE. Contributors include: Natasha Devon MBE, Jonny Benjamin MBE, Hope Virgo, Cara Lisette and Dr Craig Malkin.Trade Review'Sensitively and seriously exploring mental health stereotypes' * Stylist *'Exploring the role of pop culture, the press and social media, [Lucy Nichol] breaks down stereotypes and champions the bravery of people who speak about their emotions' * Woman's Own *'A much-needed, no-nonsense guide to tackling mental health stigma' -- Denise Welch'Punchy and kind – a great mix. Like a steely snowflake' -- Andrea McLean'Educational, funny, eye-opening and very readable. It should be read by everyone' * Narc Magazine *'A breezy book that nevertheless travels through turbulent waters. Incisive and funny and very useful for anyone who has found themselves caught up in the hyperbole of the culture wars' -- Robin Ince

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Book SynopsisEmbrace your inner child.Empower your inner parent.Befriend your inner critic.Are you ready to heal all parts of yourself?Meet your inner child – the part of your subconscious still holding the child within – and learn how to honour and heal them. Through quick, constructive exercises, inspirational quotes, journaling activities and reflective practices, this ten-step programme is the perfect tool for embracing your past, accepting your present and improving your future.Table of Contents• This Book is For You • Inner Child, who are you? • Committing to Yourself • Creating Rituals of Safety • Visualizations • Play and Creativity • Going Deeper • Being Vulnerable as an Inner Parent • Self-Punishment and Self-Forgiveness • A Village of Support.

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Book SynopsisSimplify your life.Manifest your desires.Live with intention.Are you ready to live more purposefully?Live each day with foresight, concentrating on your goals and the tangible steps you can take to reach them. Through quick, constructive exercises, inspirational quotes, journaling activities and reflective practices, this ten-step programme is the perfect guide to living with clarity.Table of Contents• Self-Healing for Collective Care • Intentions 101 & Values Based Living • Personal Needs & Life Purpose • True Self Care • Healing Outside the Binary is for Everyone (Literally) • The Inner Home & Core Belief Blueprints • Human Connection • The Portal Inwards • Grief Medicine • Finding Hope in Mystery.

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Book SynopsisDeepen your roots to grow through uncertainty.

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Book Synopsis'Incredible... Each page of this book is saturated with life experience and a genuine warm desire to help everyone who holds it... Did I feel it? Absolutely!... Massive love! I can't recommend it enough!!!' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Do you often feel overwhelmed with stress?Does fear hold you back from your goals?Do you ever feel like quitting when it gets tough?At some point in our lives, we've all had to face what seems like an impossible challenge. But imagine being fully in control of your emotional state, and having a transformational toolkit that will allow you to deal with any obstacle life throws at you... In this life-changing book, James Elliott brings together all his years of experience as an accredited psychotherapist, resilience coach and ex-paratrooper to help you develop your Five Pillars of Mental Resilience: confidence, emotional intelligence, physical health, goals, and relationships. James's eye-opening pillars will show you how to: · Understand and manage your emotional response to any situation· Harness your fears and overcome insecurities to achieve your goals· Find strength in your vulnerabilities and reframe failure· Unlearn negative behavioural patterns and replace them with positive ones· Set boundaries and avoid toxic relationshipsPacked with practical techniques, including James's ground-breaking tried-and-tested MIND method, Think Yourself Resilient will show you how you can train your brain to tackle life's daily challenges, overcome self-doubt and turn surviving into thriving. Perfect for fans of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, Atomic Habits, and Mindset.What readers are saying about Think Yourself Resilient:'A self-help guru.' The Times'Boy did it open my eyes!! ... made me truly think about my frame of mind and how I personally will make changes.' Goodreads reviewer, ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆'James offers a powerful and pragmatic approach to understanding how to build resilience. He is authentic, relatable and inspiring in offering invaluable insights on how to overcome life's daily challenges.' Damian Hughes, high performance expert and bestselling co-author of High Performance'James provides an authentic and inspiring book that is thought provoking and powerful on every page ... easily digestible through the 5 pillars and most importantly can be achieved by all! It's as much brilliant as it is relatable and provides an in depth and compelling view on a topic previously difficult to articulate.' Coach Mike Chadwick, author of The Red On Revolution'If anyone has a lived experience of this subject, it's James Elliott ... I am learning from reading this book! Beg, borrow or steal a copy (if you're skint) or buy it like I did!'. Antony Cotton, actor'Simply brilliant'. Goodreads reviewer, ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆'A fantastic experience. The author's insights on building mental toughness and overcoming adversity were spot on and really resonated with me. Goodreads reviewer, ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

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Book SynopsisUpdated edition with bonus chapter on how to restart good habits and make them stick.Banish bad habits for good and transform your life with this ground-breaking new book from neuroscientist and behavioural coach Dr Gabija Toleikyte. Most of us want to change something about ourselves - our stress levels, weight, relationships, or our performance at work. Change is hard and emotional but it's not as tough as you think. In this life-changing book, Gabija takes us on an eye-opening journey through the extraordinary human brain, explaining the science behind what makes us tick. With practical tools and simple tips, Gabija shows how you can make change happen, including: - What the brain needs to create new habits - The eight types of emotion and how to take control of them - The magical power of motivation and how to boost it - Simple ways to improve productivity - The secret to strengthening relationships Inspiring and enlightening, Why the F*ck Can't I Change uses neuroscience and behavioural analysis to show you how you can train your brain to make change last.

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Book SynopsisLeadership lessons from Captain Sandy Yawn, a renowned superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience, and star of the reality show Below Deck Mediterranean.Everyone experiences a moment in life when they need to lead. Sometimes it's a team, sometimes it's a company, a classroom, a patient ward, a family, or simply your own individual self. Based on the leadership lessons she's gathered from her resourceful and resilient life, Captain Sandy, a superyacht captain and star of Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean, shares the leadership skills and critical thinking inherent to being a captain that can empower anyone to navigate their way to a successful life.Among some of the stories/lessons she'll share:– How she selects and sizes up her crew even before embarking on a charter, deciding who to invest in and how to bring out their best.– Things happen at sea. No matter how much you plan and train, so much can go wrong so she'll discuss the level of persistence and faith that's required in solving an especially knotty problem.– Authority and discipline are required to lead, but they must be leavened with compassion, understanding, and a desire to see your crew succeed.– She describes the seamless flow that happens in great teamwork and how she loves seeing the way her deckhands pitch in with the stews when needed. For Captain Sandy, this represents leading with empathy, figuring out who your teammates are and what motivates them, then communicating in a way that motivates and makes them feel understood.– As a captain, Sandy is constantly upgrading her knowledge and skill set, which is as much a part of her job as steering a vessel. Sustaining excellence requires constant effort, whether you find yourself at the end of a journey, halfway through or at the start of a new one. And the learning never stops.Woven throughout her stories are Captain Sandy's optimism and abiding faith that, given the right tools and opportunities, individuals are capable of so much more than they realize, especially when they can find someone to believe in them.

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Book SynopsisHelen Ye Plehn is an aura intuitive and angel channeler, as well as a certified crystal healer, third generation feng shui master, painter, and spiritual teacher. After more than a decade of daily meditation practice, spiritual wisdom education, and a deep quest for her soul's purpose and happiness, she founded Helen Creates Beauty LLC to further develop and offer her soul's gifts. Helen helps her clients to live with purpose, joy, and fulfillment.www.helencreatesbeauty.com

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of Uncharted: The Journey Through Uncertainty to Infinite Possibility. Take a powerful journey of self-discovery and gain practical tools for manifesting your desires and co-creating a new reality. You're being called forth into uncharted territoriesaway from the familiar ways that don't work anymoreto discover yourself and the infinite potential for your life. Your challenge is to release your fears and surrender fully to Spirit, trusting that no matter what, you are where you're meant to be. It's in these as-yet-undiscovered places within us that we come to recognize our authentic selves, what we can be, and what we can co-create with Spirit. We need a different kind of mapnot one that tells us where we've been, but one we fill in as each new experience changes us into who we need to be to live our destiny. In this book, you'll learn to draw your own Map of the soul as spiritual cartographer Colette Baron-Reid guides you through the five interconnected realms of co-creation and self-evolution. You'll connect to your intuition in the Realm of Spirit and meet your ego in the Realm of Mind. In the Realm of Light, you'll experience transformation as you illuminate the darkness, reclaim lost parts of yourself, and reprogram your subconscious. Then you can consciously direct the forces influencing you in the Realm of Energy, before seeing the results of your self-evolution manifested in the material world in the Realm of Form. At every step, you learn to harness your personal power, break patterns of suffering, and make friends with uncertainty as you venture into the uncharted . . . where magic happens.

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Book SynopsisEmbrace your inner confidence and unleash your full potential with this simple guide to boosting your self-esteem.Confidence isn''t something we are born with, but instead is a skill that can be learned and developed over time. Filled with inspiring statements and practical activities, The Confidence Fix is a gentle and encouraging guide on how to grow your self-assurance.By working through the prompts and exercises in this workbook, you will be able to find your inner strength, develop your resilience and build your self-belief. With inspirational quotes and space for personal reflections, this beautiful and powerful workbook is here to encourage daily self-care and personal growth.With the help of this book, you will learn to:- Advocate for yourself, both in the workplace and at home- Love yourself and what makes you unique- Manage your worries and stresses- Celebrate all your achievementsWhether you''re struggling with

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Book SynopsisChildren with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially. But the benefits that can be derived from these skills can only be seen if children are given the opportunity to develop them.This accessible guide helps teach children to participate in social-emotional learning. Offering fun group activities including social skill-based improv games, participant written plays, and basic plays that can be transformed using the creative minds of children themselves. To increase participant comfort levels with these activities, the book allows for a graduated exposure of techniques, starting with improv trust building and joint focus games, and progressing to improvisation and writing sketches.Featuring additional downloadable content, including worksheets and lesson plans for classroom use, this is the perfect companion for educators and therapists.Trade ReviewThis is a fabulous resource for all teachers and therapist to help children develop social skills and confidence while having fun. Shawn and Eleni have created a comprehensive guide to using Applied Improv based on their experience in Improvisational Theatre Games, Emotional learning and clinical practice. The games and exercises are clearly defined with excellent graphics to aid the teacher. I love this book and will be using it in my classes and therapy. I hope this becomes a resource in every library. It is a jewel! -- Margot Escott LCSW, Psychotherapist & Improv Teacher, Owner and founder of Improv for WellnessSafe, equitable methods of social emotional healing and learning through dramatic play for young neuro diverse and typical populations are in this book! Novel, transformative Social Theatre methods--intentional embodied approaches for community building and repair of trauma and developmental challenges are offered step by step. Useful handouts founded on the authors' research and clinical practices are a thoughtful book bonus. -- Dr. Mimi Savage, registered drama therapist, Associate Professor CIIS Counseling Psychology and Expressive Arts.Yes! Finally, an incredibly easy to use resource that provides clinicians, teachers, and parents with a fast, effective and engaging way to teach essential social emotional skills. Whether teaching a course or addressing specific needs, Amador and Liossis remove the daunting challenge of helping students who struggle and those who don't with these accessible, supportive, and fun activities. -- Mary DeMichele Creator and author of One Rule Improv® and Improv 'n Ink®.Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsChapter One: History of Social Theatre®, Research, and MethodologyHistory of Social TheatreOther Applications of Social TheatreResearch and MethodologyHow Can Social Theatre be Applied?Social Emotional Learning and Parts of ImprovBuilding Skill Based Activities from ScratchMeaning of Humor in Social TheatreGroup Humor versus. 'Stand Up Comedy'Rules of Improv in Application to Social Theatre ActivitiesChapter Two: Establishing Group Flow with Boundaries and RulesHelpful activities to keep Group Flow/structureRule SettingSocial Theatre Group RulesActivity: Using Hands in Group Communication "Silly Hands" Activity: Non-Verbal Body Language in Group Communication "Hot Sauce"Activity: Sharing Group Attention (Who's in the Spotlight?) "Attention Monster"Activity: Sharing and Supporting Group Attention. "SpotlightChapter Three: Strengthening Eye Contact and Deepening Social RelationshipsIntroductionActivity: Building Connections through Eye Contact "Circle Name Game with leveled challenges"Activity: Connecting with Eye ContactActivity: Strengthening Eye Contact"Joint Attention Circle"Activity: Practicing Joint Attention "Passing the Ball"Activity: Strengthening Joint Attention "Mirroring the Mirror"Chapter Four: Reading Social CuesIntroductionActivity: Discovering Details "What Changes" Activity: Recognizing Others Wants "You Wanted to See This?"Activity: Group Problem Solving Using "The Huddle" Activity: Building Listening Skills "Where did that come from?"Role Play: Mutual Eye Gaze and Recognizing BoredomActivity: What to do About Boredom and CuesChapter Five: Recognizing and Expressing FeelingsIntroductionActivity: Recognizing and Expressing Feelings "The Chase"Activity: Connecting Eyes and Emotions"Eye Pass Emo Pass"Activity: Tone Matching and Feelings Puppet "Voice Message"Activity: Matching Feelings and Empathy [Version A, B, C, and D] Version A - "Reading Others Emotions"Version B - "Reading Others Vocal Tones and Body/Facial Expressions"Version C - "Matching Empathy to Feelings"Version D - "Matching Empathy to Feelings - Exploring Anger"Chapter Six: Conversation StrategiesIntroductionActivity: "Presents" in ConversationPLAY: "Your Presence is a Present!"Activity: Building Conversation Skills "WTMI" (Way To Much Information) Activity: Transition Word AssociationActivity: "When I'm Stuck, Make Topic Bigger!" [Version A and Version B] Version A - BiggerVersion B - Narrow Activity: Social Wonder/World Wonder [Version A and Version B]Version A - ActivityVersion B - Role PlayChapter Seven: ????EXPANDING FlexibilityIntroductionActivity: "I'm Stuffed!" A Role Play about Flexible Thinking and BoxesPlay: "I'm Stuffed"Activity: Flexible Imaginations with One Word StorytellingActivity: Morphing Clay Activity: Acting with Props with Different PurposeActivity: Flexible Imaginations with "Yes, Lets!!!!" Chapter Eight: Defining Relationship RolesIntroductionLevel of Relationships and BehaviorProcessing: What Are Relationships and Why are they Important?Activity: Improvising a Relationship.Activity: Defining RelationshipsRelationship Roles and Response WorksheetPLAY - "Interesting Shoes and Relationship Response"Chapter Nine: Perspective TakingIntroductionActivity: Perspective Taking "Switching Perspectives"Activity: Perspective Taking "Testing Perspectives"Activity: Perspective Taking "Step Into My Mind"Activity: Perspective Taking "Step into My Body"Activity: Refer to Chapter ? for Mirror the Mirror (add in)?????Chapter Ten: ??Developing the Inner Monolog, Coping Skills, and MindfulnessIntroductionActivity: Developing Inner Monologue "The Shield" Activity: Finding our Inner MonologuePlaysActivity: Play about Negative Thinking: "Dr. Evil's Remote Control"Mindfulness ActivitiesActivity: Group Mindfulness with "ZIP-ZAP-ZOP" Activity: Being In The MomentActivity: MetronomeActivity: Bubble PopActivity: Invisible Shield

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Book SynopsisPractical advice and invaluable lessons for everyday life from a former Royal Marines Commando. Mark Hardie MBE has trained Royal Marine Commandos for operations in the world’s harshest environments. In this inspirational guide he shows that being part of an elite fighting force doesn’t only take stamina and strength, it takes the right mindset. Once you can take charge of your mind, you can unlock your potential. Whether you are heading into battle or facing the challenges of modern life, there are marine training techniques that will help you to think clearly, grasp the situation at hand and achieve your goals. Building on the author’s own first-hand experience of operations and training Royal Marines, the book covers: Learning what you can and can’t control, when to use intuition and analysis. How to remove distractions, avoid procrastination and maximise your efficiency. How to increase your strength with equipment-free exercises. How to take charge of stress, sharpen your senses and learn essential survival techniques. Discover what makes a good leader and learn how to manage conflict. How to make decisions, solve problems and employ the commando spirit in your everyday life. Highly illustrated and easy-to-follow, this book is suitable for all ages and all walks of life. When you can anticipate, adapt and achieve, you can Think Like a Marine.Trade Review‘Mixes the practical and the theoretical to good effect to help readers, including businesspeople, be prepared as they can be for (almost) everything’ * Superlobby Community Newsletter *

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Book SynopsisAn essential guide to building empathy for others and reminding yourself that you are also worthy of it as well. This practical book is all about boosting the feel-good factor and sharing the love. It doesn't matter who you are, or where you are in your life right now, there is no-one quite like you and that is worth celebrating! This little book shows you how to shine your light by building empathy for others, developing a deep well of compassion and being kind, to yourself and to those you meet. It may seem as though the world continues to divide itself into factions, but with the tools in this book, you will learn everything you need to center yourself, remain true to yourself, and bring joy to those around you. Be Glorious, Be You offers tips, techniques and exercises based on mindfulness, meditation and self-care that will boost your esteem, so that you feel truly nourished and cared for. Consider it your essential gu

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Book SynopsisBuild Resilience and Smash Your Goals!'Read this book, improve your life' - JAKE HUMPHREY, TV presenter and host of The High Performance Podcast______________________Set goals. Overcome challenges. Achieve AnythingZack George knows exactly what it's like to struggle with motivation. As a child, he was severely overweight and deeply unhappy in his body; but now, he is the UK's fittest man.Revealing the strategies that Zack has used to become an elite athlete and one of the fittest men in the world, Start Where Others Stop is an empowering and practical guide for anyone with a goal. Whether it's related to fitness, weight, work, relationships or more, this book is a personalised plan to building the mentality that will help you get to where you want to be. With science-backed exercises interwoven throughout Zack's personal story - including his attempts to build a career as a personal trainer, set up his own gym, and confronting the fact that he is one of the few leading Black athletes in his sport - this an honest and practical blueprint to achieving your goals.______________________'Zack George is a true inspiration' - ERIC ROZA, CEO, CrossFit

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Book SynopsisYou're stuck in traffic and you're late to work, but it doesn't matter. Your cat woke you up with a kiss that morning, you've just spotted your first freckle of the year (summer must be here) and now your favourite song is playing on the radio. Life is good.Packed with cute, funny and silly everyday scenarios, and beautifully illustrated throughout, this book is a reminder to stop stressing about life's problems, and to start appreciating the little things instead. Learn to laugh at the ridiculous, revel in your small achievements, delight in the mundane and start living your best life.

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Book SynopsisFind your authentic self, connect with the earth and discover how to create beauty in every day.Follow Wiccan witch Harmony Nice on a beautiful path to healing in her transformative new book, Heart Magick. Featuring spells, rituals, tarot spreads, recipes and journal prompts, Harmony will show you how to open up to the magick of the world around you and truly let go of the things that hold you back. By living in rhythm with nature and the cycles of the seasons, you will learn how to connect with and care for the beauty that lives within you. This is your guide to living a magickal life.

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