Coping with / advice about stress and stress-related issues or topics Books

Book Synopsis'This is the burnout bible: realistic, honest, uplifting and incredibly practical. If any book can get you back on your feet, it's this one.' - Emma Gannon'Selina is the best, she's warm and brilliant and this book is packed full of practical things we can do to actually feel better and not just talk about feeling better.' - Sarah Powell'Selina has totally nailed the topic of burnout, from the greater context of how we got there to the simple steps to free ourselves. 'Burn Out' is brilliantly laid out in an easy to read way - vital when we're overwhelmed - and contains so much richness.' - Chloe Brotheridge, author of The Anxiety Solution'This book is outstanding - and a joy to read. It's like having a wise friend in your pocket saying exactly what you need to hear at exactly the right time.' - Marianne Cantwell, author of Be a Free Range HumanPeople everywhere are burning out. From CEOs to nurses, to doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, journalists, social workers, academics, creatives... even yoga teachers are at it.Technology was supposed to make life easier, free us up, take things off our plates and instead we are feeling more exhausted, more under pressure and more stressed out than ever before. People all over the world are lying awake at night wired from exhaustion and uncertainty, fearful of the looming to-do list that awaits them in the morning and wondering how the hell they are going to keep this up before they lose the plot altogether. Life doesn't have to be this way. This book is a no-nonsense, practical guide to thriving in a fast-paced modern world, for the burnt out, bone tired and brain frazzled. It's a toolkit that will help you learn what ingredients you need in order to thrive and how to weave those ingredients into your day-to-day, no matter how busy life gets.Whether you are a classic overachiever, over giver or over thinker, be prepared to take back your boundaries, replenish your energy and design a life you love.The six steps to take you from burnout to thrivingSTEP 1: Commit to making your happiness and wellbeing a top priority in your lifeSTEP 2: Get to know your inner Shitty Committee and how it is driving you to burn outSTEP 3: Tune into your inner Wise Cheerleader and turn up the volumeSTEP 4: Learn how to become a master at managing your own energySTEP 5: Design your life so that you can thriveSTEP 6: Bring about big change when the people or environments around you are causing you to burn out

Read more less

Book SynopsisDifficult experiences are unavoidable; transform your resilience in three simple steps.Contrary to long-held belief, trauma is not only caused by exposure to a single, extreme event. The cumulative effect of common stressors that we encounter in our day-to-day lives can have an equally significant impact on our mental and physical well-being. From difficult childhoods, to bereavements, pregnancy and childbirth, and even stressful jobs, traumas - both large and small - are a part of life we can't control, but we can change the way we respond to them.In Everyday Trauma, distinguished neuroscientist Dr Tracey Shors draws on over thirty years of research to explain how your mind and body responds to trauma and how you can take control. Her science-based, three-step method is designed to help you process any kind of personal trauma from your past, reverse your symptoms and strengthen your resilience for stressors in your future. Its beauty is in its simplicity; by practicing her three simple mental and physical steps in combination twice a week, research has shown you can reduce the ruminative thoughts that trauma so often leaves us with, and avoid the trap of ongoing mental struggles such as anxiety, depression, insomnia and PTSD.Whether you can access formal therapy or not, in this important book Dr Tracey Shors has provided the tools for you to help yourself through traumas in your past, present and future. No matter what life throws at you, you can take positive steps to heal your mind for a better life.Trade ReviewShors's research is impressive, and she effectively explains the complicated relationship between trauma and memory ... a fine introduction to the workings of trauma. * Publishers Weekly *In Everyday Trauma, Dr. Shors maps a path for recovery based on her deep knowledge of neuroscience and courageous compassion. This meditative 'fit for life' path of brain repair and restoration can enrich every moment, anywhere, anytime. -- Roberta Diaz Brinton, Regents professor of pharmacology and neurology, University of ArizonaEveryday Trauma is an engaging book that informs the reader about the brain and bodily processes underlying emotional trauma, as well as effective treatments for the consequences of trauma. Tracey Shors, a highly recognised neuroscientist, presents the scientific evidence clearly and crisply and buttresses the findings with fascinating personal stories. Anyone interested in understanding emotional trauma should have this book. -- James L. McGaugh, author of Memory and EmotionsAn accessible, exciting and valuable description of a complex and important issue in mental health: the effects of trauma/stress on depression and anxiety - particularly in women - as mediated by ruminative thought patterns. It draws from many diverse areas of research and presents a beautifully developed analysis suggesting the value of specific mental and physical (MAP) activities to increase resilience to trauma: fascinating from a research perspective; potentially important in all of our lives! -- Caroline Blanchard, Emeritus Professor, University of Hawaii

Read more less

Book SynopsisAre you increasingly distracted, demotivated and unable to focus on simple tasks?There's a good chance your smartphone is to blame. In the always-on age of notifications, emails and the news cycle, it's easy to waste the majority of our days mindlessly scrolling. But according to psychiatric specialist and mental health guru Dr Anders Hansen, being tethered to our devices 24/7 is taking its toll on our mental wellbeing. Sleeplessness, anxiety, depression and burnout are just some of the consequences of feeling digitally overloaded.In The Attention Fix, Hansen shares an informative guide to what unrestricted social media use is actually doing to our brains, and the practical steps we can take to break the addiction cycle. Unpacking the latest scientific research on the brain, he explains knowledge to cure your smartphone addiction and foster deep, single-task focus. By taking control of your screen time, you'll feel happier, healthier and more productive.Trade Review'Anders Hansen's work is the antidote to our modern-day struggles' * Dr Rangan Chatterjee *Praise for The Happiness Cure:'A must-read for anyone hoping to understand the human brain' * Dr Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation *

Read more less

Book Synopsis_________________THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER'Unusually practical, non-patronising and authentic. Think Marie Kondo for the mind' Sunday TimesWellness pioneers Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips have spent decades helping others to feel their best. But it took them a bit longer to learn to care for themselves. Here they share the small, achievable steps they picked up on a lifetime’s journey towards self-care, and how you can apply them to your life, wherever you are.Right now, you may be deep in the waves of life, being tossed around. Learning self-care is like building your own life boat, plank by plank. Once you’ve got your boat, you’ll still be rocked by the same waves, but you’ll have a feeling of safety, and a stability that means you can pick other people up on your way.Trade ReviewUnusually practical, non-patronising and authentic. Think Marie Kondo for the mind, if you will, or the Hemsleys for the soul * Sunday Times *The book, which is clean and minimalist in its design, is broken down into easily absorbed, instructive heads . . . [it's] unpatronising, friendly yet not overfamiliar . . . a thoughtful street map to self-care that will also look beautiful on your shelf. * Independent, Best self-care books *How to upgrade your mornings, by Kate Moss and Sienna Miller’s wellness gurus. * Harper's Bazaar *This little gem totally hits the sweet spot between gorgeous (but not oppressively girly) design, some neat psychological tricks and a handful of refreshing recipes and meal ideas * The Pool *As beautiful to look at as it is practical, it is a compendium of inspiration and tips on how to incorporate self-care into contemporary life * Irish Independent *The book is written with so much love. I feel like Nadia and Katia are holding my hand through it, but not judging me in any wayI want to give this book to everyone I know!A manual for everyone about real health from the inside out.Sane, smart and deeply wise.Self-Care for the Real World is as insightful and inspiring as its authors.

Read more less

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.

Read more less

Book SynopsisUsing the principles of CBT, these illustrated worksheets help adults to understand and manage feelings of stress. The activities follow the framework of a typical CBT course: how it works, looking at the nature of stress, linking thoughts, feelings, behaviour and physiology cycles, exploring different levels of thinking and beliefs, and identifying goals and future planning. It presents these theories in an accessible way so that adults are familiar with the foundations of CBT they will be using in the worksheets. They can complete them by writing or drawing, alongside the opportunity to colour in parts of the pages as they consider ideas.Suitable for adults in individual or group work, this is an excellent book to use as a standalone resource or in conjunction with professional therapy to deal with stress.Trade ReviewAnother outstanding addition to Jennifer Guest's excellent series of CBT Art Workbooks for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing. These books have been invaluable for the vulnerable young adults I work with.This one is packed with clear, understandable explanations about the nature of stress and how cbt can help presented in a format which is accessible to all. You don't have to be artistic to work through the sheets but they enable participants to develop an understanding of their emotions and explore techniques to help them in a safe and confidential way. -- Alison Ruck, Teacher of young adults with social, emotional and mental health needs.This beautifully illustrated workbook is intelligently presented with clear explanations; lending itself well for use with or without therapy support, and small group work. I look forward to using it with the young people and adults to support stress management in relation to their experiences of reactions to their stammer. -- Teresa Howarth, Speech and Language Stammering SpecialistTable of ContentsAcknowledgments; About this book; Introduction; 1 - What is Stress?; 2 - What is CBT?; 3 - Observations; 4 - Cognitions; 5 - Emotions; 6 - Behaviour; 7 - Physiology; 8 - Less Stress

Read more less

Book SynopsisResilience has never been more important in helping us navigate the stresses and adversity of modern life. Resilience acts as a protective armour that helps us deal with the toughest challenges that life throws at us. The best thing about resilience? It is a skill that you can develop at any age.This book lays out 12 key skills that give you everything you need to unlock and develop your resilience, from self-esteem and self-care to emotional regulation and stress management. Each chapter supports skill development and includes exercises, activities and discussion topics as well as case studies from people who have used the programme to improve their lives. Every key skill draws on various psychological techniques including CBT, positive psychology and solution-focused interventions.The foundational skills this book teaches are ideal for anyone interested in improving their wellbeing, whether you are experiencing mental health issues or simply wish to increase your mental strength.Trade ReviewA highly informative book on nurturing our own resilience and promoting self-awareness, that has been written in a refreshingly accessible way. Dr Azri invites us to explore barriers to resilience using plentiful in-depth strategies, guiding us in a warm and adroit manner. -- Joshua Fletcher, author of Anxiety: Practical about Panic and Anxiety: Panicking about Panic

Read more less

Book SynopsisTake a moment to pause... Breathe... And ask yourself, what does self-care mean to you?Times are very tough-in a world that pushes us to go faster, be the best, and get ahead of others, we often forget to focus on ourselves, leaving us with anxiety, anger, burnout, stress, and trauma. In this creative workbook and journal leading mental health pioneers, Alex Iantaffi and Meg-John Barker, provide you with the tools to begin your self-care journey and develop sustainable self-care routines and rituals that work for you. Featuring a diverse range of experiential exercises, activities, and opportunities for reflection, while drawing upon a range of practices and approaches including systemic and existential therapies, Buddhist mindfulness, Pagan ritual, trauma-informed practice, intersectional feminism and more. This book explores self-care in all its forms and covers somatic self-care, plural selves, emotions and feelings, relationships, and care for others.Empowering, illuminating and written with authenticity and honesty throughout-this is a manual for everyone and will help you look after yourself on your path towards happiness and wellbeing.Trade ReviewUnpeel the layers in Hell Yeah Self-Care! to understand self-care in all aspects of your life. -- Naomi Ortiz, Author of Sustaining Spirit: Self-Care for Social JusticeWith tenderness and expertise, Alex Iantaffi and Meg-John Barker have written a powerful book for those of us who are on a path of healing and are distrustful of the mainstream disease model of mental health. Highly recommended. -- Sascha Altman DuBrul, co-founder of The Icarus Project

Read more less

Book SynopsisNo one can successfully achieve goals and new objectives, provide outstanding service, engage in exceptional teamwork, make change in their community or lead other people without personal accountability. After decades of working with organisations and individuals, John G. Miller knows that the troubles that plague them cannot be solved by pointing fingers and blaming others. Rather, the real solutions are found when each of us recognizes the value of our own accountability. In this book, Miller explains how negative, ill-focused questions like "Who dropped the ball?" harm rather than help. Conversely, when we begin to ask better questions - QBQs, questions behind the questions - and to see power in ourselves, then our lives and organisations are transformed. Succinct, insightful and practical, this book provides the tools for putting personal accountability into daily action, with astonishing results.Trade ReviewThis is a quick but deep book that explores the role of personal accountability in one's work and personal life. * Publishers Weekly *

Read more less

Book Synopsis***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED TITLE***“I cannot recommend this book highly enough.” – Dr. Sarah Eagger, consultant psychiatrist Give yourself the kind of care you give others and create a personalized toolkit of simple and effective strategies to master stress and revitalise your life.Whether you are a health or care professional, informal caregiver, therapist, or simply a people-pleaser who ignores their own needs, Sarah Kuipers invites you to take a fresh approach to stress by helping you unearth the roots of poor self-care, and guiding you step by step to create a life that nurtures you, emotionally, physically and spiritually.Only when you thrive can you give of your best to the world each day. Discover 7 powerful principles that will help you: Create supportive beliefs around your own worth Gain a greater understanding of your risk factors Transform your thoughts and emotions Calm your anxiety Become more assertive Replenish your energy Nourish your spirit “This brilliant book… should be required reading for all caring professionals.” - Dr. Jane Buckle, former nurse and lecturer for healthcare professionalsSARAH KUIPERS ran a successful practice for over 20 years as a single mother, before burning out. Since completing a Masters in Research on stress and burnout she has facilitated numerous courses in personal development and stress management for medical students.Trade ReviewAn absolute must for anyone working in stressful or emotionally challenging environments. Easy step by step guide to self-care. * Amazon *An excellent resource for those who find themselves in a caregiver role whether it is a part of their employment or a personal situation. In order to provide care for another one must take care of themselves which is something so many people forget. Burnout and moral distress are very real and can have dramatic and traumatic impact on caregivers, learning how to avoid and treat these problems is critical. I think this book would be a good book for all entering the healthcare field. * NetGalley *As a counsellor, hypnotherapist and psychotherapist myself, many of the recommended resources are familiar to me yet there is something about the clear framework and spirit of this book, the way it is presented that motivates me to further transformative action. I already find I have personally benefited from reading and applying this book.The author regularly honours the importance of reaching out for the professional services of a counsellor/psychotherapist too when necessary. I believe it is an excellent book for counsellors to recommend to their clients as well as for their own personal benefit. * Amazon *Table of ContentsIntroduction: My Life Path How to Use This BookPART I: LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS Introduction: Developing Greater Awareness STEP ONE: CREATING SUPPORTIVE BELIEFS AND BEHAVIOURS Introduction: The Legacy of the Past Identifying Unhelpful Behaviour Patterns Creating New, Empowering BeliefsReleasing Your Self-Care SaboteursSTEP TWO: MONITORING YOUR STRESS AND WELLBEING Introduction: How Close are you to the Critical Zone? Assessing Your Wellbeing Stress: Recognizing the Warning SignsBurnout: How to Spot the Tell-Tale Signs What are Your Risk Factors? PART II: CHERRY-PICKING YOUR TOOLBOX Introduction: Discovering Your Unique Path STEP THREE: TRANSFORMING YOUR THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS Introduction: Letting go of the Burning Coal Expressive Writing The Gift of GratitudeChoosing Your Questions Reaching Out for Help: a Sign of Courage STEP FOUR: CALMING YOUR ANXIETY Introduction: Creating Calm in the Eye of a StormConscious BreathingRemembering the Magical Moments Grounding: Connecting to the Earth STEP FIVE: ASSERTIVENESS: STEPPING INTO YOUR POWERIntroduction: Setting Clear Boundaries Learning to Say No Developing Skills in Assertiveness Becoming the Architect of Your Life Enrolling Support at Home STEP SIX: REPLENISHING YOUR ENERGY Introduction: What Fuels Your Fire? Family, Friends and Fun The Joy of Exercise and Time in Nature Music and CreativitySTEP SEVEN: NOURISH YOUR SPIRIT Introduction: Daily Centering Practice Mindfulness and MeditationYoga, Qi Gong and Tai Chi List of Resources List of References Bibliography

Read more less

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

Read more less

Book Synopsis** Business Book Awards 2023 Finalist **‘A really powerful book.’ - Bruce DaisleySimple tools, extraordinary results.Everything we’re learning about how we function best as humans in the digital age is pointing towards one of our oldest technologies: the pen and the page.Exploratory writing – writing for ourselves, not for others, writing when we don’t know exactly what it is we want to say – is one of the most powerful and lightweight thinking tools we have at our disposal. It’s also been, until now, one of the most overlooked.But the world’s most influential leaders are increasingly using the techniques in this book to support the key skills of the 21st century – self-mastery, creativity, focus, solution-finding, collaboration – and so can you.Alison Jones has been helping business leaders identify and articulate what matters over a 30-year career in publishing and as a coach. The founder of Practical Inspiration Publishing and host of The Extraordinary Business Book Club podcast and community, she is passionate about the power of writing to change ourselves and the world.Trade ReviewAnyone who writes regularly knows that writing is a powerful tool for thinking. This book makes that magic accessible to everyone, at any time. Read it!’Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Power of RegretI was moved by Alison’s book. Exploratory Writing made me rethink the role that writing played in my life – a really powerful book.Bruce Daisley, author of The Joy of Work and FortitudeStrongly suggest you go out and buy this book to support your writing habit or to help you plan for tough conversations or discover perspective. The page is your oyster! * Amazon *I love this book. Packed full of research made simple and a load of 6 minutes prompts to make sense of what’s going on inside your head and generate ideas. Been using it for my business and my personal life and it’s working wonders. * Amazon *...a clarion call about writing’s infinite power to help us through our everyday ideas, decisions and to help us get where we want to go in life. * Amazon *I have read a lot of books about writing, but this one is something different. I really enjoyed it... I would recommend this book for any writer who wants techniques to help them free up their writing and help them to plumb their hidden depths. * Netgalley *A whole new way of exploring the power of writing. This book helps you to unlock the inner genius that's waiting to be discovered in the recesses of your brain. And it's a brilliant read. * Amazon *Reveals a whole world of ways to bring the inside thoughts (especially those you didn't even know you had) out into the world. It helps you get unstuck, it helps you get creative and it helps you connect with yourself and others. * Amazon *I found this book a delight to read. It is really well written and engaging, gentle, inspiring, and thought provoking. There are lots and lots of creative ideas suggested to help improve my writing. * GoodReads *This book has profound implications for any writer. Stop fearing the blank page and get started with a simple practice of exploratory writing that will transform your life on and off the page. * GoodReads *I don’t often complete a “guide” with any real feeling of being able to take it forward as part of my daily routine but I genuinely believe exploratory writing will be an invaluable asset for my wellbeing, writing and work! * Netgalley *Table of ContentsIntroductionPart 1 - Why exploratory writing?The science Is this about better writing? Let’s get startedPart 2 – The toolkitExploratory narrative freewriting mindfulness chimp management empathyMetaphor surfacing metaphors finding new metaphors forced metaphors analogyInquiry learning through inquiry inquiring of future you appreciative inquiry humble inquiryVisual thinking writing into drawings storyboarding graphic organizers developing your own visualsPart 3 – Using the toolsWellbeing and mindfulness sense-making mental resilience happiness self-coachingClarity and focus decluttering focus and deep work reflective practiceCreativity and problem-solving creative thinking problem-solving prototypingLeadership and collaboration visioning uncovering bias conflict resolution culture changeConclusion: over to youAppendices: glossary of tools, list of prompts, bibliography

Read more less

Book Synopsis**The People’s Book Prize 2022/23 Shortlisted Title**Are you fed up of feeling tired, wired and unable to manage your mood? Worried that your mental health is having an effect on your relationships or your ability to perform at work?You are not alone.Many successful career women believe they thrive under pressure yet become susceptible to the negative effects of stress. Despite unexplained changes in their health, some ignore the warning signs and burn out. At best this leaves them unable to function and at worst it can lead to infertility, heart attack, stroke or dementia.Antidepressants are frequently offered for the symptoms of burnout but there is another way.In The Burnout Bible, registered nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and mental health expert Rachel Philpotts shares: A simple 4-step solution to improving your mood naturally, Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle tips to tackle fatigue and emotional overwhelm, and Quick and easy mood-boosting recipes All designed to help you beat burnout and feel revitalized, reenergized and restored.Trade Review'...a valuable resource for anyone experiencing burnout or looking to prevent it. Rachel Philpotts combines her expertise in nutrition and mental health to provide practical guidance, helping readers address the root causes of burnout and take steps toward recovery. If you're seeking a comprehensive approach to overcoming burnout and reclaiming your well-being, this book is a worthwhile read.' NetGalley * Netgalley *I read a lot of books on health, wellbeing, nutrition and lifestyle. This one really spoke to me and covered a wealth of aspects of managing stress. Not only avoiding burnout, but how to thrive in a culture of chronic stress. A very practical guide, well written and easy meaningful changes to make. The author clearly has a deep knowledge on the subject and provides a proven scientific approach to holistic female health** - Amazon**This is a must read if you’re looking to improve your health naturally! I often find that health & wellbeing books can feel overwhelming (which is the last thing you need when you’re already burnout). Rachel makes scientific principles easy to digest, understand & apply to your own life. I’ve already made some simple changes to my own lifestyle that have had a big impact. - AmazonIf this is your first time learning about the effects of stress on a human body this is a deep dive into the medical aspects...a great crash course for first timers in easy to understand format. Essential for library shelves. - NetGalleyTable of ContentsTable of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: What is Burnout?Chapter 1. The stress factor1.1 Burnout defined1.2 The stress response1.3 The three stages of burnoutChapter 2. Why women experience burnoutChapter 3. The burnout effect3.1 Health conditions associated with burnout3.2 Symptoms to look out forChapter 4. Managing fatigue and emotional overwhelm4.1 The traditional approach4.2 An alternativePart 2: What Is Actually Going OnSection introduction - Getting to the root causeChapter 5. What’s going on in your brainChapter 6. The hidden cycle driving your moodChapter 7. Your cells’ energy engine roomChapter 8. That gut feeling: The role of the Gut-Brain AxisChapter 9. Hormone havocChapter 10. The blood sugar roller coasterChapter 11. The role of inflammation and immune healthChapter 12. Your genesPart 3: What To Do About ItSection introduction – My Mood-Boosting MethodChapter 13. Nourish – the brain and the whole body13.1 A Note on hydration13.2 Fatigue fighting & mood boosting nutrients13.3 Notorious mood disruptersChapter 14. Engage – in physical activities and hobbies14.1 The right exercise14.2 Social connection14.3 Hobbies14.4 When to disengage - The social media drain Chapter 15. Restore – through rest and relaxation15.1 Why you should (self)care15.2 How to identify your stressors15.3 Relaxation tools and techniques15.4 The importance of sleep Chapter 16. Reframe – negative thoughts and limiting beliefs16.1 Limiting beliefs16.2 Check your language16.3 Breaking negative thought patterns16.4 Practising gratitudePart 4: What To Do NextChapter 17. The personalized approachChapter 18. Functional and nutrigenomic testingRecipes (c.20, including:Mood-boosting breakfasts,Grab-and go lunches,Energising dinners, andPick-me-up snack ideas)ResourcesReferencesIndex

Read more less

Book SynopsisA practical, supportive and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome stress, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help. How to Understand and Deal with Stress is a friendly, accessible guide with all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles, and to take practical steps to reduce or manage the burden. By learning the science behind stress and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you’ll start to dismantle its hold on you. And with practical ways to manage the condition – including physical, medical and therapeutic perspectives – this book will help you work out the best ways you can support your mental health and improve your overall well-being. By the end of this book, you will: Understand the science behind stress, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers Be armed with physical and practical steps you can take to alleviate stress, from breathing exercises and healthy lifestyle choices to problem-solving techniques and coping mechanisms Have a host of holistic remedies up your sleeve for when stress strikes, such as mindfulness, visualization and breathwork Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and know how and when to seek professional help or support With the right knowledge and guidance, you can learn to understand and manage stress so that you can get back to feeling like you again.

Read more less

Book SynopsisDiscover the benefits of regular rituals and routines and how to integrate them into your everyday life to give yourself the self-care you deserve. Do you always make yourself a hot drink before bedtime – and does it give you a warm, comforting feeling? If so, no wonder – it is a mini ritual of self-care. Imagine if you could create the same sense of improved wellbeing throughout your day. This book shows how incorporating rituals into all areas of your daily life can become a key part of your self-care regimen, keeping your body and mind nourished with energy and happiness. You’ll learn how to create helpful routines that work for you and how to transform your home into a sanctuary. You’ll also find inspiration for self-love rituals, from luxurious baths to mindful meditations, and advice on the power of simple affirmations and mantras. With this handy guide, you’ll make every day calmer, happier and more special.

Read more less

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, ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Read more less

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.

Read more less

Book SynopsisDiscover how best to manage mental health issues - specifically depression - in bestselling psychologist Gwendoline Smith's evidence-based, practical guide.THE BOOK OF FEELING BLUE offers hope to those experiencing depression, explaining the nature of the condition and the many different forms it can take at different life stages, and offering straightforward advice about how to manage it. Written in a chatty, reassuring tone with supplementary illustrations included throughout to demonstrate key points, chapters cover all aspects of the condition, including how to support a family member or friend who may be suffering from it, providing a therapist's evidence-based, practical toolkit for dealing with this widespread and debilitating mental-health problem.'Provides a language to articulate things that can feel hard to express' - Pandora Sykes, Sunday Times on The Book of Overthinking Table of Contentsi: INTRODUCTION ii: PART ONE 1: Feeling blue 2: Beyond the blues 3: How to tell the difference between the blues and depression 4: Images of psychiatry 5: To be medicated or not to be medicated? 6: Whose couch is it anyway - which therapy is for me? 7: Natural therapies - looking back to Mother Nature 8: Depression - what's God got to do with it? iii: PART TWO 9: The baby blues and beyond 10: Teenage depression - more than just a phase 11: Gender, sexuality and depression 12: 'Why wouldn't I be depressed?' - depression in children 13: Depression and older people 14: Depression - a family affair 15: You've got a friend

Read more less

Book SynopsisDBT skills can be a fantastic way to approach life's challenges. But where do you start? This down-to-earth guide walks you through the four DBT modules, mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each chapter explains how to practice the key skills and dives into the authors' own experiences to explore what works, what doesn't, and which skills work best for particular challenges. Journaling prompts help you work out how to fit the skills into your own day-to-day life, so you can make changes that work for you.DBT works by helping you to understand difficult emotions and develop skills to regulate them in a healthy way. Whether you struggle with mental health difficulties, or just want to improve the way you handle everyday stress and challenges, this book will filter out the jargon and show you how to use DBT skills in real life.Trade ReviewA practical and insightful must-have guide for those learning DBT skills from two well-known DBT experts. -- Alicia Paz, MA, Owner Online DBT Courses & DBTSelfHelp.comDBT for Everyone is an exceptional guidebook that delivers practical DBT skills with relatable examples and actionable exercises. It's a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their emotional well-being. -- Katie K. May, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™This book is a wonderful breakdown of DBT that will help you understand the benefits and pitfalls of each skill so you can actually apply them in real life. -- Alyse Ruriani, LPC, ATR, Author of the Big Feelings Survival Guide'DBT for Everyone' by Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman is your practical roadmap to embracing the power of DBT skills in navigating life's trials. With a grounded approach, the authors take you on a journey through the four core DBT modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. In each chapter, they demystify these skills, drawing from their own experiences to offer insights into their effectiveness for various challenges. Through engaging journaling prompts, you'll discover how to seamlessly integrate these skills into your daily routine, customizing them to suit your unique needs. This book empowers you to comprehend complex emotions and equips you with the tools to manage them healthily, whether you grapple with mental health issues or simply seek to enhance your coping strategies for everyday stressors. With clarity and authenticity, 'DBT for Everyone' dismantles the technicalities and presents DBT skills as a practical solution for real-life application. -- NetGalley review, educator, licensed marriage and family therapist

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn our increasingly hectic society we are under constant pressure to get the best results, the top job, a better car or a bigger house. For many reasons, stress can become a major problem affecting our relationships and even our health. Stress can ruin lives, and most people don't know how to cope with it - or how they can use it as an energy force. If you're always getting angry in the car, at home or at work, if you constantly feel out of balance, then this book is for you. It will help you identify the causes of stress in your life, and shows you how to deal with them in a practical way. With true-life examples, clear explanations and relevant advice, it is an indispensable aid to overcoming stress. This book may save your life.Trade Review"* "A superb book... a very good common sense look at stress... the secret ways to harness the beast called stress are shared with the reader in an easy to read and understanding way. This book will seriously transform your life!" Scottish Health News * "A wide-ranging book and a reassuring read for anyone feeling stressed. Guaranteed to make you take a fresh look at your approach to life." M2 Best Books"

Read more less

Book SynopsisMany people suffer from feelings of stress and anxiety in their everyday lives. For people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), this stress can be particularly difficult to manage. On a daily basis people with AS must fit into a world that seems totally foreign to them and this can increase feelings of alienation and anxiety, making life's challenges especially hard to cope with.The first book on anxiety written specifically for adults with Asperger Syndrome, this book offers practical advice on how individuals with AS can manage their anxiety more effectively. As a person with AS who has struggled with feelings of anxiety and learnt how to overcome them, Nick Dubin shares his own tried and tested solutions along with up-to-date research on stress management for individuals with AS, including a chapter on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Dubin explores the key problem areas that can lead to anxiety for people with AS such as lack of social skills, difficulties establishing romantic relationships and uncertainty about employment.Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety provides real solutions to a common problem and is essential reading for anyone with AS who has trouble managing stress. The book will also be of interest to family members, teachers and other professionals working with individuals with AS.Trade ReviewThe honest open approach to the difficultiesof Asperger syndrome is refreshing and there is a lot of good advice in this book that covers topics such as anxiety and relationships, employment, shame. Therapies that are available are covered in detail such as CBT and psychotherapy. -- Alex Lowery Speaks About Autism blogDubin's (Asperger Syndrome and Bullying) valuable guide acknowledges the anxiety inherent in Asperger syndrome. The suggested therapies and tone of self-acceptance make it valuable for people with AS, as well as their loved ones and mental health professionals... Dubin discusses how anxiety affects relationships and employment and suggests such adaptive techniques as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and psychotherapy. -- Library JournalIn this short but informative guide for adults with Asperger syndrome (AS), Nick Dubin draws from sources as varied as cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, Judaism, Jungian psychology, and perhaps most intriguingly, his own experiences a a person with AS. Using these sources combined with his unique perspective, he teaches adults with AS specific strategies for dealing with their daily anxiety... Dubin writes in an easy-to-read conversational style, unafraid of using personal examples to illustrate his points. One could imagine that a book so based on personal experience would apply only to a small subset of individuals who have had the exact same set of experiences or a personality similar to the author. However, Dubin is careful to relate his thoughts and experiences to general concepts, and it is likely that his psychological training has given him a a broader perspective. With this combination of experience and training, he succeeds at providing the reader with supportive understanding without coddling... Dubin's book is not idealistic - he is careful to frequently discuss limits and issues widely shared by people with AS and the effects that these can have on the prevalence of anxiety in daily life. Ultimately, his message is one of encouragement and empowerment. -- Journal of Autism Developmental DisorderI think this is a very good book - I'm going to stick my neck out and say that I think it will still be seen as one of the best books on AS an anxiety in ten years time, despite the rapid progress in the field. -- Aspergers UnitedNick Dubin is still in his early 30s. But by the time he reaches 50, he may very well have written a book on every psychological byproduct of life lived in the behavioral minority. 'Asperger's and Anxiety' is another great contribution towards our understanding all that the autism spectrum presents us. -- Michael John Carley, Executive Director of The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP) and author of Asperger's From the Inside OutNick Dubin is an excellent writer who wears his learning lightly. I highly recommend this book for all those touched by Asperger syndrome. -- Jenny Ravenhill, National Austistic SocietyNick Dubin's latest book is a remarkable and keenly insightful work from a brilliant and emerging leader in the autism self-advocacy community. Dubin's astute, insider's comprehension of Asperger's, coupled with his deft ability to convey such in prose, hits every note with spot-on clarity. His perspectives on spirituality are especially valuable. -- William Stillman, author of Autism and the God Connection and Demystifying the Autistic ExperienceNick Dubin has walked the walk growing to adulthood with Asperger's Syndrome. Now as a professional, he talks the talk in this landmark contribution. This is the first book to focus exclusively on Asperger's and anxiety. With keen intelligence, clarity, and insight, Nick applies evidence- based treatments and self-help strategies for individuals living with Asperger's. -- Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D., author of Special Children, Challenged Parents and co-editor of Voices from the SpectrumA remarkable and keenly insightful work from a brilliant and emerging leader in the autism self-advocacy community. -- William Stillman, author of Autism and the God Connection and Demystifying the Autistic ExperienceAs with the last book, this invaluable resource is chock full of practical solutions for identifying, reckoning with, and resolving the many sources of anxiety plaguing people with Asperger Syndrome. As a stalwart, trusty guide, Nick brings us to greater understanding of ourselves and towards being a better human being. A must read for anyone with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism or persons supporting those on the autism spectrum. -- Stephen M. Shore, Professor of Special Education, Adelphi University and co-author of Choosing Home: Deciding to Homeschool with Asperger's SyndromeThis is an incisively written presentation for people with Asperger syndrome (AS), their families and professionals, written by someone with AS. -- The TeacherTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Valerie Gaus. Introduction. 1. How Anxiety Works and Ways to Control It. 2. Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety. 3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 4. Mindfulness. 5. Anxiety amd Relationships. 6. Anxiety and Employment. 7. Selecting a Psychotherapist. 8. Meltdowns. 9. Anxiety and Shame.10 Anxiety and Health. 11. Anxiety and Spirituality. Epilogue. Appendix I: An Interview with My Parents. Appendix II: Recommended Books. Appendix III: Aspie Self Checklist. References. Index.

Read more less

Book Synopsis'Beat the blues with this pocket-sized guide to mindfulness and living in the moment.' Stylist Live in the moment, make the most of today and feel happier and more fulfilled.We live increasingly busy lives and can struggle to cope with the pressure we're put under by external factors and, most importantly, by ourselves. It's very common to feel overwhelmed by all the responsibilities you have to juggle and feel that time is running away from you - that days, weeks, months and even years are passing in a blur. However, help is at hand. This compact and friendly book is a mindfulness starter kit, giving you everything you need to live in the moment and get the most from life. Dr Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar use the latest mindfulness techniques to teach you how to stop worrying about the future and dwelling on the past so life - the life you're actually living rather than the one you wish you were living or are planning to live soon - doesn't pass you by. Learning how your mind works will enable you to cope with the bad things while fully appreciating the good things, making you more confident, content and productive day-to-day.Chapters include:Mindfulness-based Cognitive TherapyMind GamesDeactivating AutopilotThe Path of Most ResistanceLet It BePraise for the This Book Will series:'Top tips for making your life loads better.' Cosmo'The answer to all my problems.' Katie PiperTrade ReviewBeat the blues with this pocket-sized guide to mindfulness and living in the moment. * Stylist *

Read more less

Book SynopsisFor people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the stresses of coping with a world that often seems alien to them can frequently lead to depression. Written specifically for adults with ASD, this ground-breaking book offers accessible and sensitive advice on how to manage depression and make positive steps towards recovery.Nick Dubin shares his own experiences of depression including how he has dealt with it, and everything from initial feelings of anger and frustration to medication, cognitive behavioural therapy and overcoming 'the dark night of the soul'. It explores the aspects of everyday life that can cause people with ASD to feel low, explains how this can escalate and looks at ways in which depression can be prevented. With a chapter on suicide and interviews with his parents, the book provides real, practical solutions to a problem that is often overlooked.Trade ReviewThe Autism Spectrum and Depression will be my primary reference book for explanations and ideas to alleviate depression for clients in my clinical practice. If you are feeling depressed because you have Asperger's syndrome, or know someone with Asperger's syndrome who seems depressed, please buy and read this book. -- from the Foreword by Tony AttwoodKnowledge is power, and every person with Asperger's Syndrome owes it to themselves to be empowered by this book. Writing with the authenticity of personal perspective, Dr. Dubin provides real-world advice and clarion insight about depression that make this guidebook a positively indispensable resource. -- William Stillman, author of Empowered Autism Parenting and Autism and the God ConnectionExpertly drawing from the work of psychiatrists, psychologists, and even philosophers of ancient times Nick weaves personal and colleagues' experiences of Asperger Syndrome to go deeper and with greater understanding into depression for persons with autism than anyone before. -- Stephen Shore, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Special Education at Adelphi University and internationally known author, presenter, and consultant on issues related to autismAnyone that has experienced accumulated depression alongside their Asperger's Syndrome will find something useful in this book. Dr. Dubin's newest contribution, containing countless personal anecdotes as well as professional observations, provides welcome assistance for this often paralyzing combination. -- Michael John Carley, Founder, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership, Inc. and the author of Asperger's From the Inside-Out“Nick Dubin is one of those thoughtful and talented young people with ASD who can articulate exactly what it is like to have ASD. His previous books about bullying and anxiety are well known and with this book he has now drawn attention to one of the most pressing problems for those with ASD and that is depression. Not only does he help us to understand this problem that is increasing at a disturbing rate, but he gives us the background, context, theory and some delightful and revealing stories. Anyone interested in this urgent problem and people with ASD will find new insights, directions, and, most important, new ways to help in this outstanding and fascinating book.” -- Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of North CarolinaThis book provides an open, honest and personal account of the author's experience of Asperger's syndrome and depression providing a very interesting insight into his perception of reality, thoughts and behaviour... The author offers practical advice on ways to manage and overcome depression and includes suggestions of sources of help as well as the use of medication... The book encourages self-reflection which suggests it could be used as a self-help book for other individuals with the same diagnosis.This publication is felt to be suitable for people with Asperger's as well as families, professionals and carers. Overall, this is a very interesting and thought provoking book. -- Joanna Moyle, Abertawe Bro Morganwwg University Health Board * Journal of Intellectual Disabilities *Table of ContentsForeword by Tony Attwood. Introduction. 1. The Relationship between the Autism Spectrum and Depression. 2. Defining Depression. 3. Cognitive-behavioural Therapy. 4. The Dark Night of the Soul. 5. Suicide is the Forever Decision. 6. Perfectionism and Depression. 7. Anger and Depression. 8. Managing Depression. 9. Interview with My Parents. Appendix I. A List of Recommended Books. Appendix II. Aspie Self-check List. References. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe AHA moment, or the eureka experience, is a moment of profound insight into our own lives which we can all reach. It usually happens when we stop mentally struggling, when we're open to new ways of seeing, and it can change your life and the lives of others. In section one of this book, Mike George deals with seven myths about the stresses and problems of life, showing that we are responsible for ourselves. In section two he provides seven essential insights into your self, and in section three he gives seven moments of action and transformation.

Read more less

Book SynopsisSometimes being a parent seems like one long to-do list: taking the children to and from school and clubs, arranging babysitters, feeding them and putting them to bed. Parents can feel trapped in a straitjacket of tasks, all of which prevent them spending quality time with their children. Susan Boegels has developed and delivered training on this subject for over twenty years. Now, for the first time, she shares her expertise, along with her experiences as a mother and child, with a general audience. In a series of accessible chapters, she shows how we can find a balance between "doing" and "being" modes when interacting with our children. She also explains how to deal with stress, conflict and guilt, and how to cultivate conscious, unbiased attention in a simple way. Together, the chapters form an 11-week course in mindful parenting, supported by simple exercises and guided audio meditations.Table of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction 1. Mindful parenting: Being there without prejudice or judgment 2. Being your own parent: Self-care and compassion 3. Parental stress: From surviving to finding breathing space 4. Parental expectations and the true nature of the child 5. Rupture and repair: Deepening the bond 6. Parenting together in good times and bad 7. Setting boundaries: Where I end and you begin 8. Guilt and shame: Forgiving, connecting, apologizing 9. Love is blind: Denial and acceptance 10. Schemas: Re-experiencing your own childhood 11. Lifelong parenting Appendix 1: 11 everyday rules for mindful parenting Appendix 2: Guided audio meditations

Read more less

Book Synopsis50 laminated and oil-proof cards, designed to give you a beautiful, fun and empowering way to learn about essential oils! The 50 cards in this set are designed to give you a beautiful, fun and empowering way to learn about essential oils. The cards can go wherever your oils go, making it easy to share with friends, fellow yogis and family members. Choose a card that embodies an emotion you would like to heal from or promote. On the back of each card is a list of essential oils, any of which can be used to get your mood on point and promote your overall well-being. The card fronts have a bold splash of colour that matches the mood of the card and the emotion you're hoping to diffuse or stimulate. The card backs have an affirmation to help nudge your mood in the right direction, the style of which will change depending on the card.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisAre you suffering from work-related stress?Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and short-tempered at workand at home? Then you may have too much stress in your life. Stress is a serious problem that impacts not only your mental and physical health, but also your loved ones and your organization. So what can you do to address it?The HBR Guide to Managing Stress at Work will help you find a sustainable solution. It will help you reach the goal of getting on an even keeland staying there. You'll learn how to: Harness stress so it spurs, not hinders, productivity Create realistic and manageable routines Aim for progress, not perfection Make the case for a flexible schedule Ease the physical tension of spending too much time at your computer Renew yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally

Read more less

Book SynopsisStress is a nasty infectious rash, but it''s how we deal with it that counts. This books gives you forty ways to manage it and stop it spreading.You''ll learn how smashing plates works wonders, that watching lambs (not eating them) can help, and that you should always, always listen to someone called Gina.It''s for anyone who has woken up at four o''clock in the morning dreading the day ahead. It''s for anyone who feels like the world is piling up on them with family arguments, an unmanageable workload, money worries and the dog doing lethal farts in the kitchen again.If it feels as though stress is taking over your life, it''s time to smash it.Trade ReviewHow to Smash Stress will be your go-to guide on the days when it all feels 'a bit too much'. It won't ask you to delve deep into family trauma and the cycle of your stress, it will instead give you actionable things to try right now (with lovely real life examples!). A perfect antidote to our crazy busy lives -- Holly Matthews, author of The Happy Me ProjectWritten with warmth and humour, this is a fun, practical guide to a more peaceful existence -- Woman's Own

Read more less

Book SynopsisEXERCISE YOUR BRAIN with 40 simple tips and exercises you can do at home and on the goBEAT BURNOUT and learn to cope with the stresses and strains of everyday lifeBACKED UP BY EXPERT NEUROSCIENCE from Dr Sabina Brennan, best-selling author of Beating Brain FogINCLUDES A BOOKLET with more information about the inner workings of the brain and how to make it work for you!LAURENCE KING PUBLISHING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and booksDiscover 40 activity, attitude and lifestyle changes to reshape your brain. Whether you''re feeling foggy, stressed, or just looking for a boost, pick out a card, perform the simple exercise and learn the science behind why it works. Featuring 40 cards with practical tips to shape your brain as well as a booklet with information about brain behaviour and brain c

Read more less

Book SynopsisMove on from your worries and make room for positive thinking with help from this inspiring journal. Designed for breaking down nagging thoughts into actionable steps, the pages of this guided journal are filled with quotes that help put worrying in perspective. Each entry page has a perforated “worry corner” to tear off when a worry is resolved. Flip through the journal later and you’ll see how many worries were conquered or never even came to pass.  Special Features: Iridescent foil stamped cover Entry pages for jotting down worries and making a plan to resolve them (or let them go) with lots of encouraging quotes Entry pages have perforated corner to tear off when a worry has officially gone away

Read more less

Book SynopsisWritten by the team behind the bestselling magazines, Breathe and Teen Breathe, this guided journal will help you take time out from your busy life and breathe.

Read more less

Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? Theauthor of Get Out of Your Head provides a revolutionary path to embracing a healthy relationship with your emotions, one that leads to life-giving connection with God and others as well as to a richer understanding of yourself.?This book is worth thousands of dollars of counseling.??Jonathan Pokluda, bestselling author and host of the Becoming Something podcastHow often have you heard, ?Don?t let your emotions get the best of you?? But what if instead of ignoring our feelings, we noticed them, named them, and let God use them to draw us closer to Himself and others?Many of us need to unlearn damaging messages about our emotions. We?ve been taught, for example, that emotions are untrustworthy, when, in fact, God can use them to help us see where we need His healing.In Untangle Your Emotions, Jennie Allen uses scientific research, biblical insight, and her own story to help you? exchange stuffing, dismissing, or minimizing your emotions for a five-step process to know what you feel and what to do about it? debunk the myth that feelings are sinful by learning how emotional maturity leads to deeper connection with God and others? live emotionally healthy by applying biblical wisdom and therapeutic research that works whether you self-identify as ?emotional? or not? sit with feelings that are confusing and painful by discovering the depth of God?s love and compassion for youFeelings aren?t something to fix; they are something to feel. As we discover how to name and navigate our emotions, we?ll learn how they can draw us closer to the God who built us?soul, mind, and heart.

Read more less

Book SynopsisMedical students are the medical workforce of the future, responsible for both individual and population health. With an ageing global population, changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the increased computerisation and roboticization of medicine, doctors will require ever more flexibility, foresight, and courage going forward. It is crucial that their training equips them for the challenges ahead. However, recent research has found worryingly high levels of stress and burnout amongst these individuals, leading to more students dropping out or leaving the profession early. This volume presents research findings on the rates of burnout in medical students from around the world and provides ideas for a model of care to help educators and individuals take steps towards better student wellbeing. The first section covers the development of medical teaching, likely future directions of healthcare and the role of doctors, the current global situation in high-, middle-, and low- iTable of ContentsPart 1 1: Dinesh Bhugra, Daniel Poulter, and Max Pemberton: Medical Education: History and Challenges 2: Nyapati Rao: Globalization and Medical Education in a Post Pandemic World: A Historical Review 3: Debbie Cohen and Thomas Kitchen: Future Perspectives in Medical Education 4: Thomas Hewson, Sridevi Sira Mahalingappa, Roshelle Ramkisson, and Santosh K. Chaturvedi: Healthcare Systems in Low- and Middle-income Countries, Future Directions, and Anticipated Medical Workforce Needs 5: Gemma Simons and Raymond Effah: Measuring Wellbeing: A Methodological Systematic Review of the Challenges and Controversies Part 2 6: Israel Kanaan Blaas and João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia: Brazil: Mental Health of Brazilian Medical Students 7: Nancy Brager, Mike Paget, Johanna Holm, and T. Chris Wilkes: Canada: A Review of Canadian Medical Student Wellbeing 8: Jesper Nørgaard Kjær: Denmark: Medical Student Wellbeing in Denmark 9: Umakant Dave, Andrew Grant, Liz Forty, Chris Horn, and Sara Hunt: Wales: Initiatives to Support Medical Students' Mental Health in Wales 10: Tarek Okasha, Nermine Shaker, and Dina Aly El-Gabry: Egypt: Burnout, Mental Health, and Wellbeing among Egyptian Students 11: Ekaterine Berdzenishvili, Eteri Machavariani, and Eka Chkonia: Georgia: Mental Health and Wellbeing of Medical Students in Georgia 12: Julie Chen, Linda Chan, and Weng Chin: Hong Kong: Medical Student Wellbeing in Hong Kong 13: Avinash Shekhar, Sharad Philip, Santosh K. Chaturvedi, and Dinesh Bhugra: India: Stress and Burnout amongst Medical Students in India 14: Theresia Citraningtyas, Rossalina Lili, Darien Alfa Cipta, and Nabila Ananda Kloping: Indonesia: Supporting Indonesian Medical Student Wellbeing in Medical Education: A Call to Action to Address Burnout 15: Antonio Ventriglio, Gaia Sampogna, and Andrea Fiorillo: Italy: Mental Health and Wellbeing among Italian Medical Students 16: Rawan Masri and Almu'atasim Khamees: Jordan: Medical Student Wellbeing in Jordan 17: Maha Lemtiri Chelieh, Redouane Abouqal, and Jihane Belayachi: Morocco: Mental Health among Moroccan Medical Students 18: Bikram Kafle: Nepal: Medical Student Wellbeing in Nepal 19: Fiona Moir, Kristy Usher, and Hamish Wilson: New Zealand: The Power of Connection: Perspectives on Medical Student Wellbeing in New Zealand 20: Olatunde Ayinde and Oye Gureje: Nigeria: Mental Health of Medical students: Nigeria 21: Julio Torales and Israel González: Paraguay: The Mental Health of Medical Students: The Case of Paraguay 22: Telma Almeida: Portugal: The Mental Health of Medical Students in Portugal 23: Egor Chumakov, Nataliia Petrova, and Ivan Pchelin: Russia: The Mental Health of Medical Students in Russia 24: Dulangi Dahanayake and Anuprabha Wickramasinghe: Sri Lanka: The Mental Health of Medical Students: Supporting Wellbeing in Medical Education in Sri Lanka 25: Andrew Molodynski and Sarah Marie Farrell: Regional Themes Part 3 26: Sarah Marie Farrell, Amy Schranz, Sharad Philip, Hannah Koury, Harmani Daler, and Nabila Ananda Kloping: Medical Student Reflections 27: Sapna Agrawal: Considering the Needs of Those Studying Medicine Abroad 28: Hannah S. Barham-Brown: Supporting the Wellbeing of Medical Students with Disabilities and Long-Term Health Conditions 29: Kate Irvine, Christopher Mohan, Eimear O'Neill, and Mary Cannon: Substance Misuse amongst Medical Students 30: Evie Kemp: How Can Universities and Health Systems Look After Medical Students? 31: Anna Collini and Caroline Elton: How Can Medical Students Look After Themselves? 32: Grace W. Gengoux, Yamilka Alsina Martin, and Isheeta Zalpuri: Aiming for Fulfilment 33: Jay Kaplan: What is Being Done, and Does It Work? 34: Andrew Molodynski, Sarah Marie Farrell, and Dinesh Bhugra: Conclusions Appendix: Medical Student Wellbeing Charter

Read more less

Book Synopsis A choose-your-own-adventure-style gift book to combat mom guilt from social worker Rebecca Fox StarrMotherhood is a constant barrage of choices. Bottle or breast? Alone time or playtime? And how much is too much screentime? No matter the choice we make, mothers often end up feeling guilty, as if we are never doing enough. But no more! In this choose-your-own-adventure style guide, social worker Rebecca Fox Starr guides moms through the apocalyptic newborn phase, the jungle of toddlerhood, and the dead ends and booby traps of raising teens with one simple message: You are doing a great job. You are more than enough. The perfect gift for mothers who are doing their best every day, Am I Doing This Right? is the comforting affirmation we need to show ourselves some compassion and appreciate the choices we make each day for the families we love.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisPersonal trainers and coaches are ideally placed to help their clients manage stress. Covers everything from the causes, signs and symptoms of stress, to advising clients correctly and responsibly, and practical physical and mental strategies and techniques for managing stress.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAbolish stress. Rediscover joy. Replenish your energy. In Crazy Busy acclaimed psychologist Thijs Launspach examines why we often work ourselves to the bone and what we can do to prevent this. He explains how to cope with stress and create more peace and calm in your life. He draws on the latest scientific knowledge, the methods used by experts and the stories told by those who have learned the hard way what stress can do to both body and mind. All to provide you with the answer to the question: how can you free yourself from a life of stress? A full diary and no time to think; the feeling that you are always playing catch-up and never quite hitting the mark: our lives today are almost invariably crazy busy. Being busy is one of the hallmarks of the modern era. But the pressure is taking its toll on us. The number of burnouts has risen dramatically over the past ten years. In fact, it has now reached epidemic proportions: approximately one in seven of all workers suffers badly from stress or has been forced to take a break from work because of stress-related complaints. And even if you don't reach the actual burnout stage, stress can still make your life a lot less enjoyable. Why are our lives so hectic? Have we all become workaholics? Why are we so susceptible to FOMO (the Fear Of Missing Out)? And most importantly, what can you do to cope with the stress in your life and prevent a burnout? Do you find yourself rushing to get things finished more than once a week?Do others often offer you well-intentioned advice on how to slow things down a little'. Do you ever suspect that the stress you feel prevents you from being as happy as you would like to be?Are you more addicted to your smartphone than you would care to admit? Is it the first thing you reach for when you wake up in the morning?Do you often find yourself longing to stop and take a break from it all?If your answer to one or more of these questions is Yes', then this is the book for you.Table of ContentsIntroduction ix 10 Ways to Lower Your Stress Levels -- A Quick Guide xv 1 WE'RE ALL WORKAHOLICS NOW 1 #LoveMyJob 6 Continuous change 10 Committed to the cause 12 Always on 16 The terrible tale of e-mail 20 The need to switch off 25 2 ALWAYS IN A HURRY 27 FOMO 31 Overclocking 34 Choice overload 38 The dictator in your pocket 43 Organising stuff 48 Tackling the symptoms 51 3 BEING BUSY IS A CHOICE 53 Have to versus want to 57 Being busy versus being under pressure 61 Procrastination 64 Perfectionism 69 Not my patch, sorry! 75 Setting boundaries 81 Choosing a more relaxed life 86 4 YOUR BOSS IS A BEAR 89 Hormones and the nervous system 92 Fight or flight 93 Cave dweller with an office job 95 Stressors 98 Baseline stress level 100 Breathe 103 5 BURNOUT 107 What is a burnout? 111 How do you recognise a burnout? 116 Past the shame 119 Recovering from burnout 121 Hello body, are you okay? 124 After a burnout 126 Intermezzo: relax! 129 6 WARNING! 131 Essential maintenance 135 Recognising your warning signs 139 Taking action 141 Contingency plan 145 7 PEACE OF MIND 149 Make time for yourself 153 An empty mind 155 Goals 159 Priorities 161 Planning for professionals 166 Pulling rank on e-mail 172 The power of habit 174 On becoming a robot 179 8 FOCUSED ON THE JOB 181 Mindfulness 186 Deep work 193 The pomodoro method 198 From source of stress to source of solace 200 Your attention is yours alone 203 2030 BURNOUT-FREE -- A MANIFESTO 205 When you are worried about someone 207 At work 209 Drastic measures 214 Two scenarios 219 THE DARK ARTS OF STRESS RELIEF 223 References 225 Notes 231 Index 233

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWe're raised to believe that we will have jobs and work. Our school system is designed in part to educate us so we can find a good job afterwards. Yet no-one ever tells you how to work. No one ever sits you down and tells you how to be at the center of your work, how to get the most out of your role and how to be happy, healthy, safe and engaged in the workplace. Lacking this knowledge, work often veers off and feels wrong. Panicking, we change and start again somewhere else, thinking 'it's not me, it's the job'. And then the process begins again. In a post-COVID19 world where redundancies are high, and job opportunities are low, never has it been so essential to learn how to be happy and healthy at work. Literature advocating that you 'love it or leave it' is not applicable or helpful in a squeezed job-market. Not many have the privilege of being able to up and leave their job, and even if you do there is no guarantee of happineTrade ReviewStephanie's combined passion and knowledge is a force to be reckoned with. Reworked outlines the science to give me the why and the tools to give me the how. This book is a game changer for any stage of career, but I wish I'd had it when I was twenty! -- Jack Green, double Olympian and Director of Talking PerformanceA must read for those who want a good quality of work and life - personal wellbeing is at the heart of career success. -- Professor Sir Cary Cooper, ALLIANCE Manchester Business SchoolWhether you are in work, looking for work or about to join the workforce for the first time Reworked is a must read. No one teaches us how to be at work, let alone how to work well. With humour and a practical no-nonsense approach Dr Stephanie guides us through a process of self-reflection, an explanation of how work is no longer working for us and the practical steps we can all take to make each day work better. There are practical solutions and steps for organisations and individuals alike. The accessible anecdotes and case studies really bring the text alive. If everyone who reads this book applies some of the practical steps to their individual wellbeing at work, the impact on collective wellbeing and on organisations would be immense; allowing organisations to focus on their systems and culture to enable us all to be happy, healthy, safe, engaged each day. -- Dr Judith Grant, Workplace Wellbeing Strategist and Director of The Wellbeing Exchange

Read more less

Book Synopsis''Mandatory reading for all those who have the slightest interest in good health and human happiness SUNDAY INDEPENDENTA practical, step-by-step guide to identify and cope with depression by bestselling author and GP Dr Harry Barry. Depression and anxiety can have a debilitating effect on sufferers and their families. However, in many cases, these afflictions can be treated and risks of recurrence significantly reduced. Applying a system using colour-coded flags for various mental states and problems, Dr Barry explains the role our minds and brains play in the manifestation of depression and anxiety, and how these in turn can be shaped to lead us out of illness. Flagging the Therapy uses relatable case studies and examines the numerous medical, psychological and complimentary therapies that can all help in negotiating a pathway out of depression and anxiety.Previously published as Flagging the Therapy: Pathways Out of DepressioTrade Review Reviews31Flagging the Therapy is not just a book for sufferers of mental illness; it is mandatory reading for all those who have the slightest interest in good health and human happiness. * SUNDAY INDEPENDENT *Once again, Dr Barry has achieved his goal of removing the barriers that deter people from seeking professional help due to embarrassment or lack of knowledge. He is to be lauded for this. -- Prof. Patricia Casey, Department of Psychiatry * University College Dublin *Another superb contribution from one of Ireland's most insightful doctors * IRISH TIMES *Flagging the Therapy is not just a book for sufferers of mental illness; itis mandatory reading for all those who have the slightest interest in goodhealth and human happiness.' -- Carol Hunt * Sunday Independent *Once again, Dr Barry has achieved his goal of removingthe barriers that deter people from seeking professional help due to embarrassment or lack ofknowledge. He is to be lauded for this. -- Prof. Patricia Casey, Department of Psychiatry * University College Dublin *

Read more less

Book SynopsisLearn how to overcome your phobiasIt is very common for people to have a phobia of something - heights, spiders, water... but when that fear prevents you from doing the things you enjoy doing in life, or causes you deep anxiety and feelings of panic, it is time to seek help.This self-help guide explains how phobias develop and what keeps them going. This updated edition gives you clinically proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to help you challenge the way you think and behave: Setting goals and starting to face your fears Avoiding relapses and problem-solving

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisGrab your favorite set of colored pencils or pens and chill out as you color in more than 100 lovely illustrations!Whenever you need to lift your mood in the middle of a busy day, just kick back and relax with these lovely images to color in. Put aside your to-do list, turn off your devices, and find a quiet corner where you can take your time to create a gorgeous artwork that will transport you to your happy place. This coloring book includes more than 100 large illustrations to be colored in with your choice of pencils or pens. Coloring is recommended by many health professionals as a way to center your thoughts and lower your blood pressure. 

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less