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

Book SynopsisBrilliant flowers, vines of every stripe, glorious gardens galore, and more—Beautiful Blooms just begs for you to dive in and add your own spin on this bounty of blooms. Offering a wide range of gorgeous designs and scenes for you to personalize, these 120-plus stunning templates are perfect for relaxing after a serious session of weeding—or let them inspire you during the coldest months of the year. Whether you have a green thumb—or you just wish you did—you can get your garden on and find your inner peace as you bring to life lush summer gardens and birds spreading their wings. Engage your mind and imagine a light spring breeze as you focus on the task at hand and color the intricate patterns, flowers and foliage, stamens and pistils, and all manner of garden visitors, from butterflies to bumblebees. Each piece of art is line drawn and ideal for colored

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Book Synopsis'A huge subject tackled beautifully' FEARNE COTTON Times are hard. Meditation doesn't have to be.Meditation leads to transformation. It affects every aspect of your wellbeing and can bring about positive change in your body, affect your mental outlook, increase your decision-making ability and eliminate worry and anxiety.The master of modern meditation Deepak Chopra draws on his 30 years of practice and reveals how to achieve blissful awareness by waking up to who you really are. Perfect for beginners, sceptics or those looking for a new approach to stillness, his simple 7-day programme offers a life-changing path to a quiet mind.

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Book SynopsisThis practical book will inspire and encourage students to shape new habits and make stress-management a natural part of their everyday routine. Each of the 50 'Ways' in this book is a starting point, offering suggestions of things to do and think about, alongside opportunities to reflect on, choose and commit to new ideas and actions. It shows students how to recognise helpful and unhelpful stress, identify their stress triggers and develop coping mechanisms to ease and manage stress. Throughout, it encourages students to take charge of their wellbeing and strike a healthy study-life balance. Packed with supportive guidance, this book will help students to stay on top of stress during their time at university.Table of ContentsAbout This Book How to Use This Book What is Stress? Why is Stress an Important Issue for Students? Levels and Causes of Student Stress Other Typical Causes of Stress What Happens When We are Over-Stressed? How People Experience Stress Your Own Experience of Stress Using Advice and Support Services 50 Ways Habits Shaper: Track Your Good Intentions My Progress So Far List of 20+ Where to Find Out More Bibliography and References Index Notes.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a set of soothing spells, restorative rituals and helpful hints to vanquish any worry heading your way. By applying the healing wisdom of our foremothers with their same understanding of plants, roots, teas, herbal cures, crystals and natural remedies, Cerridwen Greenleaf brings together the best of the old ways and the new. Spells for Peace of Mind is written with you in mind and includes dozens of inspired ideas for restoring serenity to your life. The easy practices and pagan prescriptions are the perfect antidote to the hurly-burly world of stress, anxiety, worry and constant bombardment of negative news. For anyone dealing with sleeplessness, bouts of the blues, angst and being over-busy, this book is the ideal combination of both mental and physical healing. These sacred self-care spells will take you from harried and hurried to contented and calm.

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Book SynopsisStress is not in your head, it''s in your heart - this is the key to peak performance that Dr Leah Lagos, an internationally known expert in biofeedback and sport and performance psychology, wants us to know. In this book, she shares with readers for the first time the same program that she uses with top athletes, CEOs, business leaders - anyone who wants and needs to perform at their best. What makes her scientifically proven ten-week programme unlike any other is that she recognises the link between heart rhythms and stress to create specific, clinically tested breathing techniques that allow you to control your body''s physical response to stress. She pairs this training with cognitive-behavioural exercises to offer a two-tiered protocol for strengthening health and performance, enabling readers to respond more flexibly to stressful situations, let go of negative thoughts and emotions, and ultimately be more focused and confident under pressure.********************** ''Dr. Leah Lagos is an extraordinary being. I''ve never known a greater empath . . . The vast majority have described the experience as some version of life changing, and I''ve been blown away by the immense performance benefits.'' Josh Waitzkin, author of The Art of Learning and the real-life inspiration behind the film Searching for Bobby Fischer''This is a step-by-step owners manual for the human body...Her holistic and data-driven protocols fit athletes and laymen equally well. Now get into your body and breathe.'' Scott Carney, New York Times best-selling author of What Doesn''t Kill Us''If you can control your emotions and attention, you can navigate whatever happens in life with your full range of abilities. It doesn''t take years of yoga and meditation. Dr Lagos teaches you how to tap a powerful tool anyone can use in daily life.'' Adam Robinson, New York Times best-selling author of Cracking the SAT

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Book SynopsisGod's Little Book of Calm restores peace to our minds and brings spiritual refreshment to our hearts.It is not work that wears us out, but sadness, anxiety and worry. To God all your griefs are worthy of consideration.'Most of us need something to counteract the stress we feel But how do we find lasting peace and strength amid all the pressures we face?This wonderful collection of timeless truths and promises enable us to face the challenges ahead. Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related Bible reference for further reading and encouragement. Full of spiritual gems, this book will prove its value time and again whenever life gets too much.Talking to someone about your problems or fears reduces the pain by 50%, so when everyone else fails God simply says, Come to me.

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Book SynopsisThe good divorce guide.Separating, or contemplating divorce, can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. But know this: it is going to be OK. In fact, it is going to be better than OK, and sooner than you think.Through our 10-Step Divorce Plan, we will take you through everything we know about divorce from setting goals to agreeing a course of action, from working out a plan for co-parenting to reaching a financial agreement cutting out the jargon, so you can not only survive separation, but thrive.The time has come for a fresh look at our approach to divorce and separation, and this book is an invaluable resource for anyone going through the process, and for the family and friends affected along the way. It is an essential, accessible blueprint for separating well, and a powerful critique of where we've gone wrong before.

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Book SynopsisIn Do Less, Get More, entrepreneur and bestselling author Sháá Wasmund reveals that the key to fulfilment isn''t doing more, it''s doing what matters.Is your life how you imagined it would be, or is the reality more stressful than you planned?Do you put yourself under too much pressure to succeed?Are you struggling to find time for the things, and people, you love?It doesn''t have to be this way. Anything is possible when you stop trying to do everything at the same time.This life changing book gives you the tools to ditch your to-do list and follow your dreams. It will be your essential guide to doing what you love - and letting go of the rest.''Really interesting . . . a very, very good book'' Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2''Saying ''no'' is a life skill. At last here''s a book that shows you how'' Heather McGregor, aka Mrs Moneypenny, FT columnist and author of Careers Advice for Ambitious WomenTrade ReviewInspiring ... sage and sane advice * Booklist *Saying 'no' is a life skill. At last here's a book that shows you how -- Heather McGregor, aka Mrs Moneypenny, FT columnist and author of Careers Advice for Ambitious WomenBrilliant. If you feel stuck in the busy trap, this book will teach you how to do the right thing at the right time rather than trying to do everything all the time. A potential life changer -- Jason Jennings, New York Times bestselling author of The Reinventors and The High-Speed CompanyA wonderful reminder of the tools we can all employ to manage our things to do in life - when you use Shaa's practical ideas, you will give yourself more time to do things you love to do -- Terri Sjodin, Author of Small Message, Big ImpactSimple yet devastatingly effective. Packed with tools and tricks to help you reignite your schedule, your days and your life * Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author of May Cause Miracles *Really interesting ... a very, very good book -- Steve Wright * BBC Radio 2 *

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to discovering the lost art of intuition.Tune into your senses, find your inner wisdom and develop your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual awareness. This self-help book will help you open yourself up to the power of intuition.Intuition is seen by many as the highest form of intelligence. It''s the ability to know something instinctively without having to discover it - a deep sense of knowing, that gut feeling. Your intuition can guide you to make wise decisions that bring more joy, love and meaning into your life. From journaling and meditation to mindful movement and moon rituals, this developmental guide taps into the myriad ways you can unlock intuitive living. It teaches you how to use a broad range of practices and techniques designed to reveal your path to innate wisdom.An Essential On Any Intuitive''s BookshelfThis motivational book by Amisha Ghadiali, an intuitive therapist, yoga and meditation teacher, is filled with inspirational quotes, helpful exercises, and information on how to live a life you love. It encourages intuitive development in everyday life - health, family, relationships, work, creativity and more. This inspirational book from DK Books will give you the practical tools you need to get in touch with your intuition and create the happier, more successful life you were meant to live:- DISCOVER the life-changing potential of intuition and learn techniques on how to use it- CONNECT with your subconscious mind through helpful exercises- APPLY INTUITION to unlock wellness and fulfilment in every area of your life

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Book SynopsisNOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER IN PAPERBACKTO ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY, FIRST EMBRACE THE UNKNOWN . . .Discover the definitive guide to our fear of uncertainty, and how we can stop it from holding us back''Groundbreaking'' MARTIN SELIGMAN''One of my very favorite psychologists in the world'' ANGELA DUCKWORTH''This is the book we''ve been waiting for'' CAROL DWECK, bestselling author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success____________Do you fear uncertainty?Why is the unknown so paralysing?And how can we use doubt to our advantage?Our safe modern world has wired us to fear the unknown, rather than use it to our benefit. But what if there was a way of turning that uncertainty into our greatest strength? Imagine being able to make important decisions without anxiety. Imagine being the calm at the centre of every storm.In Uncertain, the world-renowned psychologist Professor Arie Kruglanski shows us that there''s only one certain way to face the unknown, and that is to fundamentally change the way we perceive it.This definitive book will transform the way you think about the unknown. Suddenly, you''ll stop fearing uncertainty and learn to not only face it, but also harness the power that comes with it.Don''t let uncertainty rule your life.Instead, embrace it and achieve the extraordinary.____________''This groundbreaking book is the place to go to discover how to embrace uncertainty and turn it to your growth and benefit'' Martin Seligman, author of The Hope Circuit''One of my very favorite psychologists in the world tackles a subject that is both timeless and timely [and] shows us that though uncertainty is inevitable, how we react to it is not'' Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit''This is the book we''ve been waiting for. With his tremendous spirit, wit, knowledge, and wisdom, Kruglanski give us a book that helps us understand and navigate the uncertain world we live in. It''s both based on science and filled with humanity-with deep compassion and benevolent guidance. It is a book for our time'' Carol Dweck, author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success''If you''re not sure if you need this book, then you do. Original, insightful, and thought-provoking, the world''s expert on the psychology of uncertainty reveals what science can tell us about our lives on the razor''s edge'' Daniel Gilbert, the New York Times bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness''If there''s anything I''m certain about, is that you''ll love this book'' Ayelet Fishbach, author of Get It DoneTrade ReviewWe now live in a whitewater world of unpredictability. Change occurs at a rate that the human mind is not prepared for. Arie Kruglanski's groundbreaking book is the place to go to discover how to embrace uncertainty and turn the stress of whitewater to your growth and benefit * Martin Seligman, author of The Hope Circuit *One of my very favorite psychologists in the world tackles a subject that is both timeless and timely. Drawing on four decades of research and reflection, Arie Kruglanski shows us that though uncertainty is inevitable, how we react to it is not * Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit *This is the book we've been waiting for. With his tremendous spirit, wit, knowledge, and wisdom, Kruglanski give us a book that helps us understand and navigate the uncertain world we live in. It's both based on science and filled with humanity-with deep compassion and benevolent guidance. It is a book for our time * Carol Dweck, author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success *If you're not sure if you need this book, then you do. Original, insightful, and thought-provoking, the world's expert on the psychology of uncertainty reveals what science can tell us about our lives on the razor's edge * Daniel Gilbert, author of the New York Times bestseller Stumbling on Happiness *I enthusiastically recommend "Uncertain." Arie Kruglanski is one the most prolific writers in modern psychological science. Here, he explores the relationship that we, as humans, have with uncertainty. He presents his fascinating research program on need for closure. His writing is deep, full of humor, and so many great stories of people who sought too much (or at times, too little) certainty. The book further provides a guide for developing self-insights into your own need for closure, so that you make better decisions in life. If there's anything I'm certain about, is that you'll love it * Ayelet Fishbach, author of Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation *

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Book SynopsisAn expertly curated collection of natural and therapeutic approaches to boost everyday mental wellness and extra support when you need it the most.This mental wellness book helps you manage stressful periods as well as other biological factors that impact your mental well-being. You''ll learn how to boost and holistically balance your mental state using natural remedies. Neal''s Yard Remedies Mental Wellness is filled with holistic techniques, herbal remedies, essential oils, foods, exercise, lifestyle strategies, and therapies to empower you. This book offers: - The most comprehensive compendium of natural remedies and therapies for mental wellness on the market- Organised chapters on Herbal remedies, Aromatherapy, Foods (including supplements), Exercise and Movement, and Alternative Therapies- A Symptom Checker which you can explore symptoms and access solutions in the book, based on your current need This beautiful, upl

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Book SynopsisTake control of your happiness, learn to love yourself, and get the life of your dreams . . . all with your next cup of coffee!Do you want to live an inspired life of sparkling adventure and achieve goals you never thought possible? Start with Coffee Self-Talk.This accessible, powerful routine will show you how to start every day with positivity and energy. By taking just five minutes each morning to practise the art of self-talk, you can reframe the way you think about yourself and prime your mind for happiness, success and self-love.With included self-talk scripts, guidance on how to personalise them for your own goals, and blank pages for journaling and creating your own affirmations, this book will help you: Learn to love yourself Unlock happiness, resilience, and confidence Change your bad habits Attract wealth, success, and prosperityNo matter

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Book SynopsisThe stunning book from wellbeing experts NEOM and discover the secrets to BETTER SLEEP. LESS STRESS. MORE ENERGY. MOOD BOOST.A bible of knowledge with lots of great advice' Alesha DixonAn invaluable guide to holistic wellbeing' Joshua Fletcher (@anxietyjosh) anxiety therapist and author************These are the four pillars of wellbeing and there is no one better placed to show you how to achieve each of them than Nicola Elliott, founder of NEOM.After eighteen years of building the UK''s leading wellbeing business, Nicola has been there, done that and got the weighted blanket. In this beautifully illustrated guide, she combines her own no-nonsense advice with insights from experts on sleep, stress, energy and mood, so that you can find the solutions that work for you.Wellbeing starts with the little moments so whether you''ve got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, you will find simple tips and tricks that will suit your lifestyle and help you feel better than ever, the NEOM way.Trade ReviewThis stylish book focuses on small steps towards attaining greater wellbeing [...] Elliott’s overall philosophy is achievable, too * Daily Express, the best health and wellbeing books for 2024 *This book will supercharge your wellbeing practices. A fresh, personalised toolkit, tailored to your needs, your preferences and your available resources. * Suzy Reading, Chartered Psychologist *Nicola‘s approach to wellbeing is refreshing and insightful, this book is a bible of knowledge with lots of great advice * Alesha Dixon *The perfect no-nonsense introduction to navigating a balanced lifestyle and making small changes to improve your day to day * Hello! Magazine *

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Book SynopsisA "fight or flight" manual for life (the fake one you live on the internet and the one you actually live).

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Book Synopsis''Micro-Resilience is a powerful book that will help you rethink the drive-until-you-drop approach to work. By re-framing your thinking, you can learn to learn bounce back from setbacks and create a life of power and meaning'' Daniel Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is HumanAs leadership consultants and executive trainers, Bonnie St. John and Allen Haines have heard the same complaints from clients for years; periodic burnout, lack of focus and low energy. So they dug into the latest research on neuroscience, psychology and physiology looking for big answers. Instead they found small answers; proof that small adjustments in daily routines, including thought patterns, food and drink, rest and movement can fight the forces that sap our energy and store focus and drive. They call these amazing efficient restorative techniques ''micro-resilience.''Thousands of men and women from all walks of life have already found effortless ways to incorporTrade ReviewMicro-Resilience is a transformative program that doesn't force you to change, but instead enhances the resources you already have to give you much more focus and energy. -- Walter Isaacson * author of STEVE JOBS, CEO Aspen Leadership Institute, former CEO of CNN and TIME Magazine *Micro-Resilience is a powerful book that will help you rethink the drive-until-you-drop approach to work. By reframing your thinking in the way St. John and Haines describe, you can learn to learn bounce back from setbacks and create a life of power and meaning -- Daniel Pink * author of Drive and To Sell is Human *Reader's appetite for bite-sized life hacks that promise to streamline routines and improve productivity and performance never seems to abate. Micro-Resilience feeds this need with advice on how to tweak behaviour in order to bounce back from everyday stresses. -- Emma De Vita * Financial Times *Micro-Resilience is an easy and worthwhile read, with personal stories, research on how your brain works and lots of bite-size but extremely powerful tweaks that work with you to restore your energy. -- Sarah Stacey * YOU, The Mail on Sunday *Bonnie St. John has focused on how to increase hour-by-hour resilience, which is critical in today's world. Her approach integrates science-based, intentional and immediate recoveries and has broad application to health care and other service industries that count on teams to deliver their best. Micro-Resilience is a great example of a 21st century solution to meet our 21st century challenges and opportunities. -- Bernard J Tyson, Chairman and CEO, Kaiser PermanenteIf we can't slow down the pace of modern life, then our best hope for wellness is to get better at prevention. After six years of research and testing with real people, Bonnie and Allen give us a fresh, practical program full of immediately effective, proactive tools to keep you going every day, all day long. -- Susie Ellis * Chairman & CEO, Global Wellness Institute *Read + Heed the inspirational stories and insights shared in Micro-Resilience. Doing so will result in you having the courage to face adversity plus the confidence to manage, adapt and respond to whatever 'disruptions' life sends your way. -- Kevin Carroll, author, speaker, change agentWe may learn best from our failures. But our successes require that we reach down deep and muster the resilience to act on what we have learned. In Micro-Resilience, Bonnie St. John and Allen Haines not only inspire us that we can be better, they illuminate the path forward. -- Gary Heil, founder of the Center for Innovative LeadershipMicro-Resilience is the new secret weapon that every woman needs. * Prima *If you want to boost your energy in a fast and efficient way without making any big, scary changes, this book offers a well-researched and easy way for you to do it. * Woman's Way *

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Book Synopsis Named in Independent''s 8 best self-help booksA month-by-month self-care bible by world-renowned wellness guru Julie Montagu.Recently named one of the top ten holistic health icons in the world, Julie Montagu knows a thing or two about health and happiness. In Recharge, Montagu shares an abundance of guidance, tips and advice designed to help you keep self-care at the forefront of your mind and support you on your journey to a well-rounded sense of wellness.Recharge is your month-by-month self-care bible to help replenish your mind, body and soul. Each month of the year covers a specific area of self-care including mindful eating, managing stress, digital detox, rebuilding self-esteem, finding your passions and more.Trade ReviewAmong London's taut-buttocked set, the name Julie Montagu is talked about with the sort of reverence reserved for the Dalai Lama. * Cosmopolitan *In this uplifting-without-being-patronising book, [Montagu] shares her tips and advice on how to make time for you amid fast-paced modern life . . . We love this realistic 21-day self-care challenge with its easy, quick-to-do relaxation and mindfulness exercises -- Jess Denham * Independent *If you feel as though you've lost your mojo, Recharge shows you how to redress aspects of your life month-by-month . . . By the end you'll have lots of new ideas and passion for improving -- Natasha Harding * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisA collection of easy practices and soothing quotes to help you banish stress, cultivate inner peace, and move through life mindfullyIn our busy modern lives it can be easy to feel stressed out, burned out and overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. The Art of Calm Living is a pocket-sized collection of simple tips and soothing quotes to help you de-stress and return to a state of inner calm.We all know that stress not only makes us unhappy but also has negative effects on our health over time, that's why it's important to have strategies for returning ourselves to a calm state when we start to feel overwhelmed. From breathing exercises to helpful tips for managing your time and keeping things in perspective, The Art of Calm Living is full of practical tips for preventing stress, calming your anxiety and moving through life mindfully. Every tip is paired with wise words from a zen master, influential thinker or great writer to help you fin

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Book SynopsisUnderstand, overcome and break free from worry and anxiety Bestselling personal development author, Gill Hasson is back and this time she's here to help with something that affects everyone at some point in their life, Anxiety. Worries and anxieties are familiar to us all.Trade Review"The book presents the idea of informal mindfulness (different to formal mindfulness such as meditation and relaxation etc.) and tackling anxiety by not pre-living the future, but by staying in the moment." (Nursing times, 2016)Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Age of Anxiety 1 Part One: Understanding Anxiety 11 1 The Three Aspects of Anxiety 13 2 Understanding Your Own Anxiety 29 3 Understanding the Way You Think 47 Part Two: Managing Anxiety 63 4 Changing the Way You Think 65 5 Taking a Mindful Approach 87 6 Managing What You Do 107 7 Using Solution-Based Problem Solving 123 8 Boosting Your Confidence, Courage and Assertiveness 147 9 Finding Help and Support from Others 161 Conclusion 177 Other Useful Resources 181 About the Author 185 Index 187

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Book SynopsisA guide to managing stress and extreme emotions, using techniques based in neurology, psychiatry, psychology, cardiology and complementary medicine. Now includes new exercises and case studies, plus a useful Q&A section.Trade Review'The conventional approach to cardiovascular disease - reducing cholesterol, taking more exercise - only looks at part of the picture because it does not address the patient's emotional state. Hence Dr Gruenewald's technique for improving heart health is half stress reduction and half counselling ... I have noticed a difference in my stress levels. I also felt motivated to buy a garden hammock to lie in, practising my breathing as I rock back and forth while staring at clouds.'--Emma Mahony, The Saturday Times, Body and Soul, September 29 2007'This small book covers a range of suggestions for improving emotional intelligence and conversational skills as well as imaginations to assist healing in a very valuable and accessible way.'-- Margaret Jones, Anthroposophical Society Newsletter'This book is different, in that it allows you to skip around, looking for what you really need. Its 1, 2, 3 approach makes it easier to take what you want from it and get the most out of the read ... I don't find myself stressed out often but that didn't stop the practices from helping me! At a mere 158 pages, I feel that anyone can find the time to read this book and walk away with more than they have put into it.'--Eugene Kelly, merliannews.com'With the help of this book it gives you the chance of dealing with stress.'-- Homeopathy International, Winter 2007'The whole process is very clearly explained, so it only remains for the reader to put it into practice! Another feature of the book are the many inspiring quotations.'-- Scientific and Medical Network Review, Winter 2007

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Book SynopsisHow to Calm Your Mind offers a toolkit of accessible, science-backed strategies that reveal how the path to a less anxious life, and even greater productivity, runs directly through calm.When productivity expert Chris Bailey discovered that he had become stressed and burnt out because he was pushing himself too hard, he realized that he had no right to be giving advice on productivity without learning when and how to rein things in and take a break. Productivity advice works – and we need it now more than ever – but it’s just as important that we also develop our capacity for calm. By finding calm and overcoming anxiety, we don’t just feel more comfortable in our own skin, we invest in the missing piece that leads our efforts to become sustainable over time. We build a deeper, more expansive reservoir of energy to draw from throughout the day, and have greater mental resources at our disposal not only to do good work, but also to live a Trade ReviewA clear-eyed, concise method that marries science and self-help * Oprah Daily *Attention grabbing . . . Chris Bailey offers actionable, data-driven insights -- Adam Grant, author of Originals on HyperfocusThe best productivity plans call for strategy, not just hacks or tactics – and Hyperfocus gives you strategy in spades. When you read this book, get ready to do your most important work -- Chris Guillebeau, author of The $100 Startup on HyperfocusEngaging . . . Bailey teaches how to re-examine your tasks, determine your priorities and minimize interruptions -- The New York Times on HyperfocusHere’s a book that promises, in the title, to pay for itself. And the truth is, it will, in just a few days -- Seth Godin, author of Linchpin on The Productivity ProjectThe most productive man you'd ever hope to meet * TED *

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring guide to activities and adventures to re-energise and boost your mood, by our rivers, lakes and canals. While Britain's rivers, lakes and canals have long been co-opted by fitness enthusiasts for the physical benefits they can bring, it's only relatively recently that we've given much thought to their impact on our mental state too. ''Blue health'' the idea that having access to an area of water can benefit a person's whole wellbeing is gaining traction. These waterside places are fundamental to the kind of stuff people now realise they need in their lives exercise, solace, natural beauty and new places to socialise with so many of them on our doorstep. Just Add Water is your guide to the many mood-boosting and wellbeing activities, adventures and escapes that our inland waterways have to offer. Nearly 200 destinations are featured, organised into 15 core activities, covering the length and breadth of the UK, maTrade ReviewA combination of luminous writing, excellent photography and neat presentation ensures that Just Add Water serves as a wonderful source of inspiration for those looking to spend time in close proximity to water. * British Travel Journal *A guide to activities and adventures to re-energise and boost your mood. * Towpath Talk *Just Add Water does more than emphasise the pleasures of being by water. It could also be a life saver. * Towpath Talk *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1) Stretch your legs: Why our waterways make such excellent walking routes and best places to walk. 2) Holiday afloat: Guide to hiring a narrowboat including costs, what to expect, recommended routes for novices etc. 3) Take a dip: How wild swimming is growing in popularity including how and where to do it. 4) Pack a picnic: The best picnic spots next to water, towpath foraging tips, waterside restaurants etc. 5) Row your boat: Kayaking and rowing on the inland waterways, including profile of the Canal & River Trust's new coast-to-coast kayak trail. 6) Visit a festival: Why our river and canal festivals can be a great way to tap into the waterways community and the benefits these social interactions can bring. 7) Sleep under the stars: The best waterside campsites and overnight stays on static boats. 8) Feed the ducks: Ten great sites to see ducks and wildfowl, a profile of Slimbridge Wetland Centre. 9) Volunteer here: A day in the life of a volunteer lock-keeper and other volunteering opportunities. 10) Walk on water: How the Hawaiian sport of paddleboarding became a canal crossover. 11) Learn a waterways skill: Build your own coracle, learn the art of traditional roses & castles canal painting etc. 12) Hitch a ride: Overview of the most iconic passenger/trip-boats in Britain and inland ferries. 13) Go fishing: All you need to know about getting started, where you can and can't do it. 14) Make a day of it: Day-trip ideas by the water for the whole family. 15) Call it home: The wellbeing benefits and practicalities of living on water.

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Book SynopsisWe are taught to hate mess, whether it''s an untidy bedroom or a chaotic divorce. But mess is important, because, like it or not, it is a big part of our lives and who we are. Things go wrong all the time and life rarely goes to plan. How do we stop that from being a recurring negative point in our lives, though? Life is messy, the process of cleansing and healing is hard, and the only way is through. But what if the process of ''sorting through'' didn''t have to feel as draining as it often does? What if there were a way of resolving life''s mess that could set you upon a path of discovering deeper and truer versions of yourself? What if the mess that comes up along the way liberated you into living an integrated, wholesome, blossoming life?In The Power of Mess Samantha Lourie offers a way of working through the messy aspects of life that develops a sense of resilience and a quiet assurance that we will be okay. She encourages us to own the mess and seTrade ReviewWe all have a mess. For each of us, somewhere, some corner of life isn't well-kept and pretty. It's the part we try to hide from others, and often even from ourselves. But no matter how practiced we've become at ignoring it, we know that on some level the mess is dulling our spark, closing our heart, and draining our lifeforce energy. The mess feels too unwieldy to tackle on our own, but now we don't have to! Thankfully, we now have authenticity-champion S.C. Lourie to bravely hold the flashlight with us as we learn to heal our personal messes with the only healing tool that ever works - raw, unflinching compassion and grace for ourselves in all our glorious messiness. With the skill of a therapist and soul of a poet, S.C. Lourie will lead you to extract from your mess the most precious treasure imaginable: your own tender, authentic, healed and shining self. * Lisa McCourt, millions-selling author of Free Your Joy and Founder of Joy School *As a huge Samantha Lourie fan, I was thrilled to discover her first book, and it came at the perfect time. With young children, competing demands, and little time to myself, I am knee-deep in chaos; and I deeply appreciate Samantha's approach to finding peace, presence, balance, and even bliss in the mess. Both insightful and reassuring, her book is a guide to help you grow through what you go through instead of shutting down or drowning in shame. Whatever challenges you're dealing with, The Power of Mess will help you face it with an open heart and become your most empowered, resilient self in the process. * Lori Deschene, founder of Tiny Buddha *I began reading The Power of Mess by Samantha C. Lourie between meetings and could not put it down. The book reads like a heartful conversation with a beloved friend. The book lifts your spirit, that I might be messy, but not messed up. Through her unique poetry and intimate prose styles, Samantha guides you through steps of self-discovery, self-affirmation, and opening your heart to the world. The book brings you clarity, courage, and hope. I am sharing this book with my family, friends, and therapy clients. A must-read. * Ardeshir Mehran, PhD. Psychologist and Founder, Human Work Studio, and the Bill of Emotional Rights; San Francisco *S.C Lourie is one of the most genuine and immensely creative writers on the scene right now and this book, The Power of Mess reflects that. Her insightful take on the harshest parts of life is powerful and refreshing and she shares it through her uniquely poetic and captivating writing style so that it gets right into your heart without you even realising. Before you know it, you are exhaling, through her reassuring words. What she has to share is special and I am telling everyone about this book. * Karen Salmansohn, best selling author of How to Be Happy, Dammit : A Cynic’s Guide to Spiritual Happiness and Bounce Back!: How to Thrive in the Face of Adversity *With The Power of Mess, S.C. Lourie invites us on an adventure into ourselves, and she serves as the most trustworthy and gentle guide. I've long been a fan of her gorgeous writing on social media, and this book beautifully reflects S.C.'s rich wisdom and poetic prose. She reminds us that even at our messiest, we are no less worthy of love, and helps us navigate through life's more difficult moments with self-compassion and tenderness. The book will have you loving yourself more, and I can't think of a better gift than that * Scott Stabile, author of Big Love and Enough as You Are *From word one, The Power of Mess spoke to me. Being a lifelong creative and deeply sensitive person, my coping skill has been avoiding the mess. Reading Samantha's book is like having a friend take your hand and, with the words of a poet who has stood exactly where you are, not only lead you through the mess, but give you eyes to see the beauty and the virtue of allowing your own life to emerge from it. Many people tell us what the problem is, but few so gently explain how, breath by breath, we can brave the process of fully inhabiting our life and and receive the gift that comes from the Mess. * Marabeth Quinn *The power of mess is like a homecoming. A homecoming back to yourself, to gathering a sense of changeable control over your life where your resilience and sense of self is sharpened and you are more present to the whole of life because of it. More present and therefore more responsive. It's in this responsiveness that your sense of the world subsequently gets into working order as well. You start to notice things you would have just walked past a few years or seasons back because of being in the heart of overwhelm without a toolkit or support system to navigate through it. We become more available, accessible and self-responsible in our relationships with our bodies, our homes, the people we love and live with, our neighbourhoods and this new dynamic to live from continues to spread outward to our Planet Earth. Essentially, in this growing sense of belonging and active participation, we create and continue the regenerating properties in not just being alive but feeling alive and fully living while we are here. Thanks so much Samantha for giving us a way to face the messy stuff in ourselves, so that we can create flourishing lives, communities and planet * Lou Hamilton, author of Fear Less and Dare to Share *When circumstances make you want to collapse in on yourself, S.C Lourie's tender, knowing voice will help you celebrate life rather than fear it. Her lifting words dance on the soul. * Becky Vollmer, author of You Are Not Stuck: How Soul-Guided Choices Transform Fear into Freedom *

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Book Synopsis21 Day Mindfulness Challenge combines the empowering, brain-altering approach of mindful thinking with a clear, three week program of reflective exercises, meditations and facts.With this deeply practical book, mindfulness will become a locked in habit.Every day you'll learn (at least!) three new approaches, and will discover:- How to calm down, gain perspective and regroup- How to vary the intensity or focus of mindful exercises for any situation- How to use mindfulness as a starting point for how you approach everyday challenges- Why three weeks is enough to pierce the bubble of stress you're used to carrying around with you.

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Book Synopsis21 Day Abundance Challenge combines the empowering concepts of abundance and the law of attraction with  with a clear, three week program of reflective exercises, meditations and facts. With this deeply practical book, you'll learn how to stop being satisfied with less, focus on what really mattered to you, and learn how to use positive thinking, mental alertness and good energy to attract abundance to your life. Every day you'll learn (at least!) three new approaches, and will discover: - How abundance is a state of mind that you can tune in to. - How improving your self-esteem will help you attract happiness and success. - How to move towards a life of effortless prosperity. - Why three weeks is enough to change your attitude and begin creating an abundant life.

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Book SynopsisColor Me Mindfulness is your personal getaway to relaxation and stress relief.

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Book SynopsisWhy is it that some people react to seemingly trivial emotional upset like failing an unimportant exam with distress, while others power through life-changing tragedies showing barely any emotional upset whatsoever? How do some people shine brilliantly at public speaking when others stumble with their words and seem on the verge of an anxiety attack? Why do some people sink into all-consuming depression when life has dealt them a poor hand, while in others it merely increases their resilience? The difference between too much pressure and too little can result in either debilitating stress or enduring demotivation in extreme situations. However, the right level of challenge and stress can help people to flourish and achieve more than they ever thought possible. In The Stress Test, clinical psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist Professor Ian Robertson, armed with over four decades of research, reveals how we can shape our brain's response to pressure and answers the questioTrade ReviewYou can change, and here’s the proof. This compelling examination of a scientific revolution helps us understand how we can learn to harness stress * Oliver James *The Stress Test is a toolbox for people like us, with all the rewards of a good novel -- DBC PierreA cutting edge neuroscientist ... who also has the ability to step back and explore the big picture -- Norman Doidge, author of 'The Brain that Changes Itself'An engaging tour of psychology, brain science and personal narrative -- Elaine Fox, author of 'Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain'Robertson argues convincingly that the sensation of control or helplessness is crucial: it shapes the brain * Daily Mail *Writing from the heart of the quest to discover what makes us tick, Ian Robertson shows that stress can be good and throws up a toolbox of widgets for the mind. This is big science that you can try out on yourself -- DBC Pierre * Metro *Mind blowing * Psychologist *An intriguing overview of important developments in brain research * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisA wellbeing guide to the art of conscious breathing techniques: boost energy, combat stress and improve heart health from ''The UK''s leading breath coach'' Sunday Times''This book is a must-read'' VogueBreathing is something we all know how to do. And yet, the majority of teenagers and adults let go of their natural ability to breathe fully. We are conditioned from an early age to control our feelings and emotions, and as a result our muscles tighten and our breathing patterns become restricted. The impact on our mental and physical wellbeing is huge. By learning how to consciously connect to our breath and encourage its natural rhythms, we can harmonise the body and mind, live life fully, find emotional freedom and feel empowered. And Breathe teaches readers how to harness the power of conscious breathing, a technique which helps alleviate stress, fatigue and negative emotions such as anger, frustration and depressionTrade ReviewThis book is a must-read -- Fiona Leahy, Creative Director * VOGUE *The UK's leading breath coach * SUNDAY TIMES *

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Book Synopsis''This is a truly ground-breaking, innovative and profoundly enlightening work. Dr Harry Barry leads the reader on a holistic journey through the mind and its emotional responses in a way that is both explorative and explanatory'' National Counselling Institute of Ireland''It''s that rare thing - a medical book that can be read by lay people and health professionals alike. Dr Barry demystifies subjects that touch so many of our lives and he does so with compassion, wisdom and vast professional knowledge'' Cathy Kelly, bestselling author and UNICEF ambassadorIdentify and manage stress with this practical, seven-step programme by bestselling author and GP, Dr Harry BarryIn the world we live in, stress comes from a multiple number of sources, including pressures at work, relationship difficulties and illness. Most people can usually take what life throws at them; but when stress builds up, it can overwhelm an individual and lead to potentialTrade ReviewIt's that rare thing - a medical book that can be read by lay people and health professionals alike. Dr Barry demystifies subjects that touch so many of our lives and he does so with compassion, wisdom and vast professional knowledge. -- Cathy Kelly, author and UNICEF ambassadorThis is a truly ground-breaking, innovative and profoundly enlightening work. Dr Harry Barry leads the reader on a holistic journey through the mind and its emotional responses in a way that is both explorative and explanatory. * National Counselling Institute of Ireland *It's that rare thing - a medical book that can be read by lay people andhealth professionals alike. Dr Barry demystifies subjects that touch somany of our lives and he does so with compassion, wisdom and vastprofessional knowledge. -- Cathy Kelly, Author and UNICEF AmbassadorThis is a truly ground-breaking, innovative and profoundly enlighteningwork. Dr Harry Barry leads the reader on a holistic journey through themind and its emotional responses in a way that is both explorative andexplanatory. -- Maria Carmody, President * National Counselling Institute of Ireland (NCII) *

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Book Synopsis''If I were to recommend just one book to read on depression, it would be this'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENTA practical, four step programme to help you understand and cope with depression. As many as 1 in 4 British people have depression at any one time, and despite being so prevalent in our lives and communities, there is still lingering reluctance to talk about depression and its effects. In Depression: A practical guide, Dr Barry is determined to break the silence and provide practical advice to those suffering from depression as well as their families and friends. Dr Barry reveals a simple, four step programme to deal with depression, from beginning the journey, how to feel better, how to get better and how to stay well. He explores holistic approaches involving lifestyle as well as drug therapy, talk therapy (particularly CBT) and mindfulness.Previously published as Flagging Depression, this edition has been fully revised and Trade ReviewIf I were to recommend just one book to read on depression, it would be this. * SUNDAY INDEPENDENT *This is not just a book about depression or one which enhances knowledge about the topic; it is a practical guide to understanding and managing this complex area of mental distress. It is skillfully written in a caring, meaningful and supportive style, which reveals the significant professional background of Dr Barry in this field. * Irish College of Humanties and Applied Sciences *This is not just a book about depressionor one which enhances knowledge about the topic; it is a practicalguide to understanding and managing this complex area of mentaldistress. It is skillfully written in a caring, meaningful and supportivestyle, which reveals the significant professional background of DrBarry in this field. -- Maria Carmody, President * Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences *If I were to recommend just one book to read on depression, itwould be this. -- Carole Miriam Hunt * Sunday Independent *

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

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Book SynopsisA revolutionary 21-day yoga and mindfulness plan to help free you from the anxieties and worries of modern life.Thrive Through Yoga is a revolutionary step-by-step guide to freedom that can help you become a happy, confident, and resilient person and free you from anxiety and stress. With heart-warming honesty Nicola shares her own story of how she triumphed over a mental illness that almost destroyed her and learned to thrive physically, emotionally, professionally, and financially with the help of yoga. She takes you on a powerful 21-day journey to show you how to:- Free yourself from stress, anxiety, and worry- Build confidence, compassion, and self-worth- Let go of anything in your life that no longer nourishes you- Develop a loving relationship with your body- Become the person you would like to beThrive Through Yoga unites the healing powers of yoga with practical ways to stress-proof your life, givinTrade ReviewWe like the easy-to-follow sequences to help ease depression, love your body and face your fears. * The Scotsman *Table of ContentsPart 1: Introduction My promises to you My story The aim of Thrive Through Yoga What is thriving? Disorders, disease and distress How does Thrive Through Yoga work? The principles of Thrive Through Yoga Part 2: The Thrive Sequence Part 3: The Journey Day 1: Self-Awareness Day 2: Slowing Down and Being Present Day 3: Forgiveness and Letting Go Day 4: Nourishment and Self-Care Day 5 : Stress-Proofing your Body, Mind and Life Day 6: Building Self-Compassion Day 7: Overcoming Perfectionism Day 8: Cultivating Gratitude Day 9: Facing Fear and Finding Freedom Day 10: Igniting Your Inner Fire Day 11: Discovering Your True Strength Day 12: Loving Your Body Day 13: Letting Your Emotions be in Motion Day 14: Finding Balance Day 15: Going with the Flow Day 16: Following Your Heart Day 17: Embracing Discomfort Day 18: Being Vulnerable Day 19: Choosing to Love Day 20: Re-Authorising Your Life Story Day 21: Transforming Yourself and the World Part 4: Sequences to Help You Thrive Yoga for Easing Anxiety Yoga for Relieving Depression Yoga for Boosting Body Image Yoga to Help You Sleep Yoga to Increase Energy Part 5: Meditations Full Body Relaxation Meditation Self-Love Meditation Stress and Anxiety Relief Meditation Part 6: Yoga Pose Library Acknowledgements Helpful Contacts Research References Index

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Book SynopsisPreviously published as This is HappeningRohan Gunatillake, creator of the best-selling buddhify app, argues that to lead more mindful, calm and happy lives, switching off is the last thing we need to do. Instead he gives you the ideas, principles and techniques to bring awareness, composure and kindness to wherever you are and whatever you are doing. Filled with over sixty practical exercises which you can plug into your life straight away, the mobile mindfulness approach of Modern Mindfulness presents a way to get the benefits from meditation however busy your life is.Trade ReviewIt's a relief to discover Rohan Gunatillake's new book on redesigning mindfulness... If our lives are truly to become more mindful, we'll have to start with our real, technology-entangled lives, as they are - not just the tiny oases of calm we occasionally manage to cram in. * The Guardian *

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Book Synopsis'Science-led and packed with practical tips, this book will change your life for the better' Fearne CottonAs seen on TedTalk - over 2 million views________________________________When panic strikes, grab this book.University of Cambridge mental health researcher Dr. Olivia Remes has spent the past decade uncovering the secrets to reducing anxiety, stress and panic. In this short, no-nonsense book, Dr Olivia gives you 50 simple, science-based solutions to fight the moods that hold us all back. Targeting everything from overwhelm to indecision and anxiety to lack of motivation, these unexpected tips and tricks will help you relieve the pressure in the short term and experience long-term post-traumatic growth.Designed to dip in and out of when you need it most, this book will help you tame your worries and reclaim control. No more procrastination, avoiding situations, or blaming yourself - The Instant Mood Fix empowers you to feel calm, confident and resilient.Trade ReviewScience-led and packed with practical tips, this book will change your life for the better * Fearne Cotton, author of 'Speak Your Truth' *

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Three out of four adults will feel overwhelmed by stress at some point in their lives. Although stress is a very subjective condition - some people thrive on a certain amount of it - one thing is certain: too much stress, if you feel unable to cope with it, can make you ill.Dr Tim Cantopher has diagnosed and helped hundreds of people with stress-related illnesses. He will help you to understand the causes of your stress (past and present), and to recognise the people who may be making it worse. This book offers treatments and strategies to manage the stress-related illnesses you may be suffering - whether physical or psychological - and gives you advice on getting, and staying, well.Written in the author's trademark style, blending simple but astonishingly astute insight with straightforward but astonishingly effective strategies, this book will put you back on the path to wellness as you embrace a gentler, kinder life.

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Book SynopsisAre you struggling to control your anger? Feel like you're on a short fuse all the time? Do little things tip you over the edge? Unhelpful beliefs and rigid expectations can lead to a cycle of unhealthy anger, which can be dangerous and destructive. Windy Dryden draws a distinction between healthy and unhealthy anger, and shows you how you can control your unhealthy anger by understanding what triggers it. The good news is that you have the power to change this pattern, and to develop strategies to express your anger in a helpful way, so that you can communicate what you feel without scaring yourself, or those close to you. Practical, rational, strategic and supportive, this updated second edition contains the latest therapeutic insights, allowing you to make lasting and meaningful changes to the way you process your beliefs and manage overwhelming or destructive emotions.

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Book SynopsisKnowing how to stay on top of stress is a vital life skill. Manage Your Stress equips you with practical, effective techniques to manage life at uni in a stress-free way. Recognise and understand your body’s response to causes of stress Learn techniques for changing stressful thinking patterns Build your resilience so you can handle stressful situations. Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.Table of ContentsWhat′s the problem with stress? Why do I get stressed? What are stress mindsets? How do I manage my stressful thinking? How can I directly reduce my feelings of stress? How do I cope with the stress of other people? How do I stop procrastinating so I′m no longer stressed? How do I develop stress resiliency?

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Book Synopsis"Brett translates the magic of ancient yoga for those who need it most." - James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of BreathOverwhelmed? Overscheduled? Want to access the benefits of yoga, but can't seem to make it to the mat? Beat stress with a yoga ritual that works for you in 20-minutes or less. Featuring adaptations for anxiety, weight loss, injury, and prenatal yoga, this "playful and real" (Elena Brower) guide is a must-read for beginners and seasoned yoga teachers alike.We all know that yoga can calm your mind and heal your body, but let's be real: It can be hard to cram one more thing into your messy, stressful, time-crunched life. Good news! If you're not making it to the mat, the problem isn't you-it's the yoga you're practicing. Award-winning instructor and Uplifted Yoga founder Brett Larkin is here to help you design an adaptable, personalized practice, and cut to the chase with quick yoga habits that soothe your soul. With the support of quizzes and thirty book-exclusive companion videos you'll learn: - A five-step method to design a personal practice that works for your schedule.- How to adapt your practice to meet your physical, mental, and emotional needs.- More than a dozen yoga habits that will help you calm your mind and body, even if you never manage to make it to the mat.Grounded in the wisdom of yoga's original texts, Brett reminds us that yoga was always meant to fit easily into our everyday lives. Whether you're a beginner or a life-long practitioner, Yoga Life is your new go-to for a personal, transformative, joyful at-home practice to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit.

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Book SynopsisLive from a place of abundant peace in the midst of life's everyday worries and stress with #1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen.The opposite of peace is worry and stress. Both are thieves that rob you of your sleep, joy, creativity, and good decisions. If you allow them into your mind, they can even can even keep you from your destiny. But if you learn how to change your automatic responses to these struggles and give your problems to God, He can go to work in your life. If you're tired of living in tension and anxiety, then it's time to change. In Peaceful on Purpose, you will discover that you weren't designed to carry the heavy load yourself: step back to let God step in. Find peace so that you can stop worrying about your health, job, finances, or relationships.Life may be chaotic all around you, but you can live grounded in a calm spirit by drawing on scriptural examples and Joel's insightful personal experiences to find fulfillment. Learn how to give it to God so that He can exceed your expectations.

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Book SynopsisIn the last decade, studies have reported a drastic rise in teens who experience anxiety, panic, and an inability to cope with the pressures of daily life. As mental health challenges become less stigmatized, young people are more likely than ever before to know how to identify their feelings and ask for help. Even celebrity teen icons like Selena Gomez are "coming out" as anxiety sufferers.Zen Teen addresses this epidemic with powerful coping mechanisms and creative tools-including two fun quizzes, tons of engaging exercises and a cool playlist-designed for the teenage mind. With topics like "The Unique Genius of You" and "Rock-Star Rituals," Tanya Carroll Richardson prompts teens to get calm by engaging in mindful tasks, like identifying gurus, tapping into warrior energy, mastering meditation, practicing realistic optimism, becoming a self-awareness samurai, learning to surrender, discovering personal dharma, finding a spirit animal, expressing challenging emotions, living loving-kindness, protecting the planet, and making vision boards that embrace "the Tao of Cool."Smart and fresh, Zen Teen helps teens thrive while navigating and managing the pressures of everyday life.

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Book SynopsisAs a twenty-something, you may feel like you are being pulled in dozen different directions. With the daily tumult, busyness, and major life changes you experience as a young adult, you may also be particularly vulnerable to stress and its negative effects. Emerging adulthood, which occurs between the ages of 18 and 29, is a developmental stage of life when you're faced with important decisions about school, relationships, sex, your career, and more. With so much going on, you need a guide to help you navigate with less stress and more ease.The Koru Mindfulness program, developed at Duke University and already in use on numerous college campuses and in treatment centers across the country, is the only evidence-based mindfulness training program for young adults that has been empirically proven to have significant benefits for sleep, perceived stress, and self-compassion. Now, with The Mindful Twenty-Something, this popular program is accessible to all young adults struggling with stress.With Koru Mindfulness and the practical tools you'll learn from this acceptance-based, proven-effective approach, you'll be able to cultivate the compassion and mindfulness skills you need to manage life's challenges from a calm, balanced center, regardless of what comes your way.

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Book SynopsisUnlock your ability to unfluster your parenting by identifying your anxiety style so you can turn frustration to flourishing Many moms live under the weight of seemingly constant fear. Moms worry about everything from their kids’ safety and emotional health to that weird little rash on their ankle. They are the referees, social planners, medics, financial consultants, cooks, travel agents, educational specialists, family therapists, and housekeepers. It’s utterly exhausting. Unfortunately, it’s not just exhausting, it leaves them flustered. Most of us don’t have access to the support or resources we need to manage being flustered in a healthier way. Women end up with symptoms ranging from “mom guilt” and “mommy brain” to depression, anxiety, panic attacks, substance abuse, and eating disorders. Moms are more flustered now than ever before. Even women who have no previous experience with anxiety or depression find themselves changed as a result of the physiological shifts, emotional isolation, hormonal imbalances, and unrealistic expectations that accompany motherhood.The Unflustered Mom offers a healthy alternative for dealing with mom-fears. Moms can identify their anxiety, better understand their triggers, their clues, their contributing factors, and their false beliefs. Then, they’ll learn practical tools that can help to dismantle the fears no longer serving them—turn their fluster into flourish. Table of ContentsPart I: Unflustering Chapter One: The Five Flourish Types Chapter Two: The Secret Life of Moms Chapter Three: Socks and ShoesPart II: The Five Flourish Types Chapter Four: The Lover Chapter Five: The Visionary Chapter Six: The Dynamo Chapter Seven: The Executive Chapter Eight: The FighterPart III: Flourishing Chapter Nine: Knowing Yourself Chapter Ten: Creating Your Plan Chapter Eleven: Talking With Words Chapter Twelve: Your Fluster Is Flustering My Fluster! Conclusion

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Book SynopsisBurnout is rampant. Recognize the signs and make the right changes.The always-on workplace and increasing pressures are leading to a high rate of burnout. Unmanaged, chronic work stress doesn't just lead to lower productivity and negative emotions—it can have dire personal and professional consequences. Are you and your team at risk?The HBR Guide to Beating Burnout provides practical tips and advice to help you, your team, and your organization navigate the perils of burnout and rediscover healthy engagement at work. You'll learn how to: Understand the difference between normal stress and burnout Keep your passion for work from leading to burnout Avoid working from home burnout Protect your high performers from burnout Help prevent burnout on your team—even if you're burned out Bounce back and regain your productivity and effectiveness Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

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Book SynopsisHow a million little things are dragging you down, and what to do about it.There's a force we encounter every day that we aren't aware of—and it threatens to derail otherwise promising careers and lives: microstress.This hidden epidemic of small moments of stress has insidiously infiltrated both our work and our personal lives with invisible but devastating effects. Microstress doesn't trigger the normal stress response in our brains to help us deal with it. Instead, it embeds itself in our minds and accumulates daily, one microstress on top of the other. The long-term impact can be debilitating. Unregistered microstress weighs us down, damages our physical and emotional health, and contributes to a decline in our well-being. What's more, microstress is baked into our lives. The source is seldom a classic antagonist, such as a demanding client or a jerk boss. Instead, it comes from the people with whom we are closest: our friends, family, and colleagues.The good news is that once you understand microstress, you can fight back. Drawing on fresh research, Rob Cross and Karen Dillon explain the science behind the phenomenon. They also share the secrets of a small set of people who've endured their share of microstress but have still managed to cultivate relationships that enable them to thrive both at work and in life. Compelling interviews with these high achievers bring to life best practices that show you how to build resilience against microstress and ultimately how to find purpose—purpose that helps you break free from this quietly invasive force that's stealing your life.Trade ReviewAs seen in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Quartz, Fast Company, and more.Named one of the "Best summer books of 2023" by the Financial Times"Through their research, which involved hundreds of interviews with high performers across a multitude of companies [Cross and Dillon offer] strategies to make small adjustments that reduce the impact of microstress—in particular, by strengthening connections with others." — Financial Times"The Microstress Effect is a great read for anyone, but especially for the person who wants to understand where their mental energy is going and how best to rebuild and protect it." — Porchlight Books"… Cross and Dillon bring a fresh perspective to navigating the small pressures of the day…" "This book empowers you to take back control of your life by eliminating microstresses and replacing them with micromoments of meaningful connections with others that will give you a rich, multidimensional life." — TD magazine (Association for Talent Development)"In the authors' words, 'to enjoy overall well-being, you must develop strategies not only to combat stress but also to help you live the life you want to live through resilience, physical health, and purpose.' This reminder, for me, was the most powerful message I got from this very useful book." — Psychology TodayAdvance Praise for The Microstress Effect:"The Microstress Effect is a revelation. Cross and Dillon offer practical and sensible strategies for regaining control of your time and your well-being, drawn from years of academic research. If small hassles and burdens are infecting your life, this remarkable book is the antidote." — Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author, The Power of Regret, Drive, and When"Cross and Dillon provide fresh insight into one of the most important topics of our time—why so many high performers are at risk of burnout in both their careers and their lives. Based on solid academic research, The Microstress Effect offers not only hope but also practical guidance for fending off microstress and living a rich, fulfilling life." — Susan David, #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Emotional Agility"This book should be required reading for corporate leaders and individuals alike! I will be giving it to the people I care most about." — Jacqueline Williams-Roll, Chief Human Resources Officer, General Mills"I read this brilliant book and said 'Yup, yup, yup' over and over again. Cross and Dillon put the experiences of high performers into words. Microstresses exist and cause inordinate social, emotional, and physical risk. Following their astute insights, readers will recognize their own stresses and how to overcome them. Nothing could be more meaningful in this emotionally demanding time." — Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Collegiate Professor of Business Administration, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; Partner, The RBL Group"Timely, credible, and timeless, with more practical tips for lowering my stress levels than anything I've read in years, The Microstress Effect is a game changer. I read it in one sitting and need the people around me to read it—now!" — Tom Rath, bestselling author, StrengthsFinder 2.0 and Life's Great Question

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Book SynopsisThe world is changing, and I am in the kitchen roasting carrots with olive oil, salt, and love. The silver kettle is just beginning to steam, and a glass vat of sage honey awaits the dip of my Grandma Lena’s long, golden spoon.” — Jules Blaine Davis The kitchens we grew up with set the template for how we nourish ourselves today. It is in the kitchen that we learn to create, feed, connect, grieve, taste, long, and love. Look at your relationship with your kitchen, and you uncover the unconscious recipe guiding your life. With The Kitchen Healer, Jules Blaine Davis invites women to find greater nourishment in body and soul by deepening their relationships with the hearth of the home, the kitchen. Though the book contains recipes — with ingredients both traditional and emotional — this is not a cookbook. This is a book about cooking up the life we deeply long to live. Davis believes that how we were or weren’t nourished in our childhood kitchens shapes every aspect of our lives today, and it is through the kitchen that we may find healing from the stress, trauma, guilt, and overwhelm that so many of us carry through our lives. Through heartfelt guidance and photographs that perfectly capture the love and chaos our kitchens contain, Davis shows us that by making the kitchen the centerpiece of our homes, we are nourished far beyond food and cooking.

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