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Book Synopsis'A compassionate and helpful approach to true wellbeing'JULIA SAMUEL'Expect to fold down every other page'PANDORA SYKES'A revolutionary self-care framework that is honest, compassionate and completely actionable'DR BECKY KENNEDY, Sunday Times bestselling author of Good InsideWhat does self-care really mean? From juice cleanses to face rollers, we are sold breezy fixes to long-term social problems that manifest in us as burnout, disillusionment and stress. Yet, more than ever, many of us are feeling the consequences of these empty promises and are looking for a meaningful solution.Now, psychiatrist and women's mental health specialist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin offers a sustainable practice for real self-care: an ongoing internal process that puts us in the driver's seat of our own lives. Because real self-care isn't something to buy - it's a way to be. This is Pooja's answer to the scores of women who feel let down by our culture and come to her seeking help. Real self-care requires setting boundaries, treating yourself with compassion, making choices aligned with your values and asserting your power. When we practice it, we see changes in our relationships, our families, our workplaces - and our broken systems.The result - reconnecting with ourself and having ownership over our life - is nothing less than a personal and social revolution.Trade ReviewIn Real Self-Care, Pooja explores what it really means to take care of ourselves and provides a revolutionary self-care framework that is honest, compassionate, and completely actionable. * Dr Becky Kennedy, no. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Good Inside *A compassionate and powerful approach to true wellbeing. Real Self-Care is a helpful and timely book, and one that every modern woman needs. -- Julia SamuelA bracingly honest, galvanizing and necessarily provocative look at what 'self-care' looks at - through a political and feminist lens. Expect to fold down every other page. -- Pandora SykesInvaluable. For anyone mothering, working, simply trying to be their 'best self', this book will offer clarity and a new way forward. -- Katherine OrmerodThis isn't just another self-help book. It gives us a clear-eyed look at the way social systems drain our energy, and a concrete set of principles to rely on as we declare independence from these systems. Pooja is just the kind of wise, compassionate, experienced advisor who can help us claim health and happiness for the long term, despite the near-impossible demands that face us all. Real Self-Care is a much-needed sanctuary for the minds and hearts of its readers. -- Martha Beck

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Book SynopsisHarness the power of breathwork with this compassionate, healing guide for Black women. As a Black woman, Jasmine Marie knows the impact that intergenerational trauma and systemic racism have had?and continue to have?on her community. Those experiences, along with her own journey through chronic stress, are why she created black girls breathing, a movement dedicated to helping Black women understand the power of the mind-body connection and its impact on their holistic health, one breath at a time. In Black Girls Breathing, Jasmine Marie offers you the power of breathwork, and the revolutionary nature of slowing down and turning inward. With each intentional breath, you?ll learn how to sink deeper into your body to begin to undo the trauma that?s long been stored. Sharing exercises from her unique somatic philosophies proven by data and utilized by tens of thousands of participants to date, Jasmine Marie will also help you: Connect more fully to your body Give yourself permission to rest Heal the chronic stress you carry in your body and nervous system Address emotional pain Rebuild your sense of self and your community This is a long-overdue resource for every Strong Black Woman?the woman ready to break cycles of trauma, heal the internalized beliefs of perfectionism and conditional self-worth, and follow the wisdom of her inner voice.

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Book SynopsisCareer Break Compass is your essential guide to a purposeful pause or sabbatical, designed to help you recharge and reignite your career.?A sweeping and empathetic call for people to teach themselves how to relax.? ? Kirkus Reviews Are you overwhelmed by the relentless demands of your job, parenthood, and life? Craving a chance to pause, reflect, and grow? Career Break Compass is your indispensable guide to navigating the transformative journey of a sabbatical. Authored by a recovering workaholic, this book is designed to help: ? Overachievers and workaholics manage stress, conquer burnout, and find renewal. ? Mid-career professionals plan and take meaningful breaks, exploring new directions. ? Anyone looking to maximize time away to return to their career refreshed and unstoppable. ? Those seeking to rediscover life''s richness beyond their job and align their work with their core values. The transformative benefits of taking a sabbatical extend beyond mere rest. You''ll gain strategies to shed chronic pressure, propel your career, explore hidden passions, and craft a purpose-driven existence. Take the first bold step towards the most crucial journey of your career?back to your authentic self. Break free from burnout, embrace your sabbatical, and transform your life. MORE PRAISE FOR CAREER BREAK COMPASS: ?For those grappling with burnout and the uncertainties of recovery, this compass emerges as an indispensable guide, offering strategic insights that navigate the journey toward renewal and a purpose-driven future." ?Dr. Tamara Beckford, Burnout Prevention Expert, and CEO of UR Caring Docs "Laura?s carefully thought-out strategies for taking an intentional break. . . offers actionable and sustainable practices that will recharge you?at home and in the office." ?Fran Hauser, Author, Keynote Speaker, Leading Career Expert, and Former Fortune 500 Media Executive "Laura Nguyen offers smart, take-you-by-the-hand guidance to pause, recharge, reevaluate and, ultimately, reemerge to work that is aligned with your strengths and values. This is the map you need when contemplating what?s next!? ?Becky Vollmer, author of You Are Not Stuck: How Soul-Guided Choices Transform Fear into Freedom

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Book SynopsisA Pocket Coach: The Mindfulness Coach is full of practical detail and exercises to help you learn about what mindfulness is and how you can integrate it into your every day life.In this book, Gill Thackray will teach you the fundamentals of mindfulness and detail the benefits of introducing it into your life. She also provides fascinating detail about what happens to your brain when you practice mindfulness and how to make room for it in a busy life.The book also busts myths about mindfulness and proves that there is no right or wrong way of practicing; it is simple about finding the way that works best for you. From the workplace to managing anxiety, this Pocket Coach will teach you how to live a more mindful life.Each chapter has practical exercises so you can really engage with your practice as well as further reading so you can continue your mindfulness journey.

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Book SynopsisWe’re all living faster, working harder, and often so busy we forget to take a moment to sit back, close our eyes and just, breathe. Yet this hectic lifestyle can get us down, making us lethargic, stressed and burnt out. So how to break the cycle?Inspired by traditional eastern lessons of meditation and mindfulness, neuroscience and insights from literature, Emma Mills offers fresh and simple tools to keep our minds healthy, from that early morning coffee through to the moment you climb into bed, without having to invest in expensive detox courses or far-flung retreats. She guides the reader through a course of a single day, with easy tips, meditations, recipes, literary recommendations and practical takeaways that can be completed in a matter of minutes.So just inhale, exhale, and repeat – and let a sense of calm and focus transform your day.Trade Reviewa life-affirming, powerful read -- Patricia Merrick * The Lady *practical tips and tricks to work into your daily routine, from morning coffee and commuting to bed time * GRAZIA *This is a down-to-earth handbook for anyone who needs a little help finding calm. * Idler *

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Book Synopsis"Dr. Demartini is one of the all-time great and inspiring teachers, speakers, writers and leaders." - Mark Victor Hansen, author of Chicken Soup for the SoulWouldn't you love to be stress-free in just a month?Dr. John F. Demartini, bestselling author of The Riches Within and The Breakthrough Experience, shows you how by taking just a few simple steps, and making a few conscious choices, you can change your mindset, mood and life in under five weeks.With a powerful combination of practical steps, affirmations and visualisations that together confirm just what you want, Dr. Demartini explains:• how changing your appearance will help change your circumstances• how gratitude can turn your mindset - and so your life - right around• how to learn to relax, and accept events that cause stress much more easily.Whatever stress means to you, Dr. Demartini's 31 Stress-to-Success Secrets have the potential to turn the stress that is holding you back into the energy and inspiration to make your life a living dream.Trade ReviewDr. John Demartini is one of the greatest minds and illuminating teachers on the planet and the clarity of his teachings will inspire billions. -- Rhonda Byrne, Executive Producer of 'The Secret' DVD

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Book SynopsisEighty percent of health problems today can be linked to the effects of stress, so learning to break free from stress could dramatically improve your mood, your relationships, your health and your life. In Wired for Joy, researcher and New York Times-bestselling author Laurel Mellin presents a simple yet proven way to train your brain to move through stress and back to joy. Her method has been called the missing link in health care, as it focuses on rewiring the emotional brain rather than the thinking brain, which has been the focus of most other stress-busting methods.Based on the cutting-edge science of neuroplasticity, Mellin outlines the five states of the emotional brain. For each state she presents a specific tool that easily and quickly switches the brain back to a state of wellbeing. Once you know how to make that switch, life becomes easier, and stress symptoms - depression, anxiety, overeating, high blood pressure - tend to fade. Instead of focusing on the symptoms of stress, we can change the wiring that triggers it and experience new sense of freedom in our lives.Trade ReviewMellin explains neuroscience in accessible layman's terms so it feels genuinely useful. Top Sante

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