Mindfulness Books
Simon & Schuster Deep Kindness: A Revolutionary Guide for the Way
Book SynopsisSpread meaningful kindness in your everyday life with this essential guidebook to making the world a kinder, more accepting place.Practicing kindness is an essential step in helping to repair a world that has grown to be more divisive, lonely, and anxious than ever. But with quotes like “Just be kind” or “Throw kindness around like confetti,” we’ve oversimplified what it takes to actually demonstrate kindness in a world crying out for it. Deep Kindness pairs anecdotes with actions that can make real change in our own lives, the lives of others, and throughout the world. Diving into the types of kindness the world needs most today, this book takes an honest look at the gap between our belief in kindness and our ability to practice it well—and shows us how to put intention into action. Exploring everything from the empathy gap to the skill of emotional regulation, Deep Kindness is perfect for anyone who believes in a kinder world and recognizes that there is a lot of work to do before we achieve it.Trade Review“Deep Kindness reminds us that when we show up in our lives with empathy, compassion, and love, our world changes for the better." —Leon Logothetis, bestselling author of The Kindness Diaries “This is a must-read for parents (and everyone, really) everywhere—especially in today’s charged atmosphere. Houston breathes life into tough-to-tackle topics with stories, practical activities, and meaningful reflections. Parents can and must use this book to help the next generation understand what true Kindness really means."— Michele Borba Ed.D., educational psychologist and bestselling author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World and Thrivers: The Surprising Reason Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine“Deep Kindness is a book for everyone—even the skeptic. In a raw and real and relatable way, Houston Kraft takes you on a journey to challenge your notion of what kindness means and exactly why deep kindness can heal and transform our world. You will smile, and most likely tear up. You will learn and be pushed outside of your comfort zone. And, most importantly, you will end up with a greater understanding of why kindness actually matters.”— Jaclyn Lindsey, Co-founder & CEO of kindness.org"Motivational speaker Kraft (Deep Kindness) explains a demanding version of kindness in this vibrant work. He contrasts his version of selfless and courageous kindness that will heal the world with what he calls a “confetti” kindness that requires little thought or commitment. He provides tools for overcoming incompetence, insecurity, and inconvenience, arguing that incompetence can be changed with empathy and vulnerability, insecurity can be addressed by tackling embarrassment and shame, and the burden of inconvenience (such as necessary daily tasks and routines) can be minimized by building kind habits. His advice often notes the need for careful consideration rather than assuming what someone wants (for instance, the kid eating alone in the lunchroom may not want company, or your company) and cautions against the “unintentional arrogance” that can accompany good deeds. Kraft’s clear definition of necessary reorientations readers should consider (like forgiveness as “separating the person from the behavior” or reframing busyness as a matter of priorities) makes his suggestions accessible. Kraft’s insistent but doable nudges toward self-sacrificing kindness will resonate with those who enjoy the work of Piero Ferrucci."—Publishers Weekly
£13.20
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Destination Simple: Everyday Rituals for a Slower
Book SynopsisHow to harness the power of daily rituals to create a calmer, happier life. We live life in the fast lane. We are over-worked, over-connected and over-stressed, and we compete over how busy and important and sleep-deprived we are. But we don't have to. Brooke McAlary knows first-hand the power of simplifying and living with less. After being diagnosed with postnatal depression, she embraced a more intentional life. Then, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, she had to review her everyday routines – and expectations. She looked for ways to adapt them to fit a life in lockdown, all the while protecting and prioritising her health, energy and passion. In this fully revised edition of Destination Simple, with an entirely new introduction and updates throughout in light of the pandemic, Brooke shows us how to harness the power of daily rituals to change the flow of our busy lives and create lasting, postive change.Trade ReviewDestination Simple says it's ok to stop rushing around, say no and try not to do it all. Broken down into bite-size sections, these changes are achievable, the advice comes in a very calming way, so it doesn't seem like another must on our to-do list * Byrdie *
£9.50
Headline Publishing Group Regrets of the Dying: Stories and Wisdom That
Book Synopsis'A beautiful and moving reminder to appreciate life' Roxie Nafousi, author of Manifest'This book may on first glance appear to be about death and regrets, but is in reality about life and choices. It is warmly life-affirming ... A magnificent read that will inspire. I loved it' Sue Black 'So beautiful ... Perfectly written and judged ... A wonderful book that made me grasp life a little more firmly' Dr Chris van Tulleken A powerful, moving and hopeful book exploring what people regret most when they are dying and how this can help us lead a better life. If you were told you were going to die tomorrow, what would you regret?Ten years ago, without time to think or prepare, Georgina Scull ruptured internally. The doctors told her she could have died and, as Georgina recovered, she began to consider the life she had led and what she would have left behind.Paralysed by a fear of wasting what seemed like precious time but also fully ready to learn how to spend her second chance, Georgina set out to meet others who had faced their own mortality or had the end in sight.Trade Review'This book may on first glance appear to be about death and regrets, but is in reality about life and choices. It is warmly life-affirming, reminding us that if we can fill our hearts with contentment, rather than the pointless pursuit of happiness, then we leave little space for regrets. A magnificent read that will inspire. I loved it' -- Sue Black, author of All That Remains and Written in Bone'So beautiful ... Perfectly written and judged ... A wonderful book that made me grasp life a little more firmly' -- Dr Chris van Tulleken'A powerful, enlightening read' * Woman's Own *'I read this book in a day, unable to put it down ... A life-affirming book which shows us what is important in life. I loved it and cannot recommend it enough ... A beautiful book full of hope' * Frost Magazine *'A beautiful and moving reminder to appreciate life' -- Roxie Nafousi, author of Manifest'Wonderful ... A truly engrossing and touching read' -- Greg Wise'A fantastic book. Beautifully told stories and reflections' -- Kathryn Mannix
£8.54
Rizzoli International Publications A World of Yoga
Book SynopsisOne of the great teachers has created this extraordinary celebration of yoga, offering poses in the most iconic and exotic destinations around the world.There will never be a more beautiful, immersive book on yoga. Hundreds of exquisitely photographed asanas, mudras, affirmations, yantras, mandalas, reflections, intentions, sequences, and techniques?many created for this book?are combined with poses shot on location around the world, from remote beaches to urban enclaves.Sections are organized by the following areas of yoga benefits: increasing energy, toning and flexibility, stress relief and mindfulness, boosting metabolism, resting and rejuvenating, and inner alignment.Each chapter has a selection of postures, including some never-before-seen asanas created by Lourdes that encourage muscle mobility, supporting innervation of 600 muscles through mind-body communication. Lourdes shares functional, purposeful, and liberating ways to transition in and out of postures to aid structural integrity.For committed yogis and teachers alike, this is a portal to encourage deep process work. For those newer to yoga, it is an artfully crafted guidebook to the unique world that exists when yoga practice merges with the universal pulse of heightened physical awareness and philosophical thought. For all practitioners, it is an extraordinarily inspiring demonstration of the myriad places one can create mindfulness and well-being wherever one is in the world.Trade Review“A World of Yoga compiles an array of meticulously captured yoga elements—asanas, mudras, affirmations, yantras, mandalas, and more. These diverse practices, captured worldwide from serene beaches to bustling cityscapes, form a visual tapestry. Structured around yoga’s varied benefits, from enhancing vitality to stress alleviation and inner alignment, each section features a spectrum of poses. Lourdes introduces unique, unexplored asanas promoting muscle mobility and mind-body connectivity across 600 muscles. And the gorgeous large format will be a real stunner on your coffee table too!” — Indulge Magazine“Wow, what a beautiful book by Rizzoli. Thank you, Leo, for this gift of kindness.” — Calvin Harris, DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter“A World of Yoga is a feast for the eyes with exquisite photographs that celebrate the strength and fluidity of the human form. It’s also much more than that. Leo Lourdes presents a fresh take on this ancient tradition, reminding us at every turn that yoga is quintessentially a spiritual practice. He invites us into this ‘delicious process of self-discovery’ through a combination of creative sequencing and inspiring affirmations—each one designed to awaken us to our true nature.” — Linda Sparrowe, former editor of Yoga Journal and Yoga International, and author of Yoga At Home: Inspiration for Creating Your Own Home Practice
£46.00
New Harbinger Publications The DBT Skills Daily Journal: 10 Minutes a Day to
Book SynopsisIf you struggle to control intense thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, you are not alone. Millions suffer from severe emotion regulation problems, resulting in anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Negative thoughts, difficult emotions, and unhealthy behaviours are hard to manage, and can be overwhelming. What you need is a quick, easy-to-commit-to program for building greater self-awareness and intentionality-so you can take charge of your emotions and start living the life you want.The DBT Skills Daily Journal combines the popular method of guided journaling with dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills-building to offer an incredibly accessible program for transforming your negative thoughts and intense emotions. With only ten minutes of daily written reflection, you'll strengthen the four core DBT skills-mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness-that will help soothe your negative thoughts and emotions, improve resilience, and increase your overall well-being. You'll also develop lifelong skills for better emotion control-and you'll do it in an easy, accessible, and accountable way.If you're looking for a go-to, take-anywhere resource for getting your negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in check, you've found it. The DBT Skills Daily Journal is an exciting new approach that will have you writing your way out of struggle and into a more meaningful and fulfilling life.Written by renowned mental health and wellness experts, New Harbinger's Journals for Change combine evidence-based psychology with proven-effective guided journaling techniques to help you make lasting personal change-one page at a time.
£16.14
On-Word Bound Books The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of
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£13.46
Transworld Publishers Ltd Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World
Book Synopsis"In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, you will find John a "soul friend" on your own journey through life, offering support and solace, clarity, and consciousness-expanding narratives that invite you to experience relationships with people, nature, and even your inner world in new ways that nurture well-being and resilience in these challenging times." -Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Neuropsychiatrist and New York Times Bestselling AuthorA special twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the classic work of Celtic spirituality and mysticism by beloved poet and philosopher, John O'Donohue, with a new introduction by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, an afterword by the late author's brother, Pat O'Donohue, and insightful material from O'Donohue's circle of close friends.In this revered classic, John O'Donohue excavates themes of friendship, belonging, solitude, creativity and the imagination, among many others. Widely recognized for bringing Celtic spirituality into modern dialogue, his unique insights from the ancient world speak with urgency for our need to rediscover the thresholds of the soul.With lyrical wisdom and fluency, O'Donohue encourages pathways of discovery to come home to the natural rhythm in ourselves in sacred connection with one another and the landscapes we inhabit. This timeless collection nourishes the heart and elevates the spirit. It is "a book to read and reread forever." (Irish Times)Trade ReviewAnam Cara is a rare synthesis of philosophy, poetry, and spirituality. This work will have a powerful and life-transforming experience for those who read it. -- Deepak Chopra, author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of SuccessJohn O'Donohue is a man of the soul. His scholarly meditation on the continuing relevance of Ireland's spiritual heritage has become a publishing phenomenon... This poetic meditation has become a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic... A lyrical prayer * The Times *Words of wisdom... a heady mixture of myth, poetry, philosophy... profound and moving * Independent *This book is a phenomenon in itself... a book to read and reread forever, its style of varied narration responds to our times * Irish Times *John O'Donohue's unique voice and heart and his exquisitely elevating poetic imagination are immortalised in these pages, saturated as they are with his lyrical and contagious love of life and love for people and nature. Even reading it at random is profoundly healing and affirming, especially in hard moments. * Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Meditation is Not What You Think and the bestselling classic, Wherever You Go, There You Are *The moment I read Anam Cara... I felt like I had found a kindred spirit. I love everything John has written. It comes from such a deep, profound, wise, and insightful space. * Maria Shriver, author, advocate, and journalist *What a profound joy it is rereading Anam Cara, John O'Donohue's glorious book of teachings about nature, human life, friendship, love, and loss. Anyone who ever spent time with John came away changed, as do his readers. * Diane Ackerman, bestselling author and poet *In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, you will find John a 'soul friend' on your own journey through life, offering support and solace, clarity, and consciousness-expanding narratives that invite you to experience relationships with people, nature, and even your inner world in new ways that nurture well-being and resilience in these challenging times. * Daniel J. Siegel, MD, bestselling author, neuropsychiatrist *With this twenty-fifth anniversary of Anam Cara, John's fervent call to dignify each other reverberates in every corner of our beautiful broken world with more urgency and presence. * Ellen Wingard, Advocate for Social Impact Leadership *A lively spiritual companion to all Celts-or to those who are Celtic in their hearts. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *For almost twenty years the poetic and prophetic words of John O'Donohue have held sacred space and holy weight in my heart. * Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor-Trinity United Church of Christ (Chicago, Illinois) *Anam Cara is a radiant source of wisdom, a link between the human and the divine. This work is a blessed, rare gem. * Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Be Careful What You Pray For, Prayer Is Good Medicine, and Healing Words *John O'Donohue is an unassuming man with a grand sense of humor. . . charming. * Joy Redfield Kwapien, author of The Celestine Journal *John brightens the way for you, if you have the courage to go there--he was obviously sent here with the light. * Davy Spillane, Grammy Award-winning musician/composer at North Atlantic Music Studios (Ireland) and Producer of Anam Cara Audiobook *John O'Donohue's book of Celtic wisdom comes at you like a blast of fresh wind rushing above the din of modern noise and cynical contemporary conversations, revitalising the spirit to effectively face this turbulent world. Indeed we need John's wildly original and provocative voice more than ever. * Gail Straub, Co-Founder--Empowerment Institute, Author of The Rhythm of Compassion *From the very first sentence, Anam Cara takes us on an exhilarating journey through the human soul and its many wondrous and mysterious labyrinths, and John O'Donohue is the perfect guide to light the way--a radiant soul full of deep wisdom, true compassion, and boundless joy. * Andrew Carroll, New York Times bestselling author and co-founder, with Nobel Laureate Joseph Brodsky, of the American Poetry & Literacy Project *Anam Cara has accompanied me on my spiritual journey from its very inception. I have returned to this book often, for solace, wisdom and --most of all--to be reminded that I am not alone in what I desire for myself and for our world. John O'Donohue has been my "soul friend" for years, and his brave revelations of his mind and heart have changed my life. Get ready for a life-altering journey. * Edward L. Beck, Roman Catholic Priest, CNN Faith and Religion Commentator *In the age of social media in which we add and discard friends with the tap of a screen, we need more than ever John O'Donohue's vital words of wisdom on how the right relationships can lift a life and feed the soul. This book is about deep love, belonging, and honoring nourishing ties that crush small-minded concepts of what friendship can be. A must read for all on the spiritual journey. * Sophfronia Scott, author of The Seeker and the Monk and Love's Long Line *John blew away the dust of many years of spiritual disillusionment and blessed the world with an ancient message infused with beauty, love and divine truths. This was a man formed from the wildness of clay and rock of the West coast of County Clare. It was a privilege to know John and to witness him enliven weary souls in search of the divine spark. He was and continues to be an Anam Cara (soul friend) to those of us blessed to have known him and for all who continue to walk the path through his inspired writings. * Áine Minogue, Irish Musician *
£10.44
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney The Vintage Poster Collection Colouring
Book SynopsisColour vintage posters of iconic Disney movies and Parks attractions in this official colouring book! Travel back in time and discover posters for classic Disney films through the ages. From original Mickey Mouse animations, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Bambi, to Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland and The Jungle Book. Marvel at illustrations from the Golden Age and beyond and bring the classic art to life. Plus, enjoy posters for beloved attractions from Disney Parks, including Cinderella Castle and The Haunted Mansion.With over 65 posters to recreate, this book will keep you entertained for hours! Also available: Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Colouring Book, Disney The Fashion Collection Colouring Book, Disney Hocus Pocus Colouring Book and Disney The Christmas Collection Colouring BookComing soon: Disney 100 Years of Wonder Colouring Book
£9.89
The School of Life Press Travel Therapy: deepen and transform the
Book SynopsisGoing travelling can be one of life’s greatest activities – but often, we fail to deepen the experience as much as we should and return home with some of the promise of our trip unrealised. Here is a pack of cards designed to help us get the very best out of travel – and to embed its greatest lessons in our minds. The cards contain questions that we can reflect on ourselves (in a journal or on a train ride) or ask others in a group – and that lead us to think deeply about how we might derive maximal satisfaction from a trip. This is an ingenious, low-tech, high-impact solution to one of the great conundrums of travel: how to ensure that the reality of going away will match our hopes.
£16.20
Findhorn Press Ltd Meditation to Connect with Archangel Raphael
Book SynopsisEach meditation in this series from angel authority Diana Cooper takes the listener on a journey to connect with the angelic realm. With information on how and why the meditations summon a specific angel and how that being can aid in healing, life affirmations, and growth, these CDs offer inspiration and enlightenment for those who are open to receiving messages. A deep meditation offers practitioners a meeting with Archangel Raphael and Mother Mary, his twin flame and the Queen of the Angels. Listeners will open themselves to great abundance by the curative Raphael, while Mother Mary brings compassion, love, and healing.
£11.39
Findhorn Press Ltd Meditation to Connect with Your Guardian Angel
Book SynopsisEach meditation in this series from angel authority Diana Cooper takes the listener on a journey to connect with the angelic realm. With information on how and why the meditations summon a specific angel and how that being can aid in healing, life affirmations, and growth, these CDs offer inspiration and enlightenment for those who are open to receiving messages. Recorded to assist seekers in finding their guardian angel, this guided meditation shows where to uncover the angel''s name, teaches how to receive messages, and explores the use of the jade and chrysoprase crystals.
£11.39
Workman Publishing The Reverse Coloring Book™: Mindful Journeys: Be
Book SynopsisIt’s like meditation with a pen—with the colors set down you begin to make lines, lines that calm you, lines that inspire you, lines that absorb you, until the world, and your thoughts, fall away and all that’s left is a perfect flow of attention and concentration. It hardly matters what you make. It’s the act of making that liberates you from distraction and busyness. Each of the first two Reverse Coloring books—with over 205,000 copies in print in just a year—frees the imagination and encourages the user to be calm and creative. But Mindful Journeys takes it one step further with 50 new and original watercolors created specifically to promote mindfulness. Abstract compositions in calming blues and greens. A shower of circles that suggests the infinity of the sky. Swirls of flowery patterns that evoke mandalas. Spiritual symbols, like a yin-yang, a hamsa hand, a flaming heart. Watery waves, and a curling peacock feather. The possibilities are endless. Trace, sketch, doodle, shade, cover with dots or make a world of images. And lose yourself in time and space. Images in the book are printed on sturdy paper that’s single-sided and perforated. All you need is your favorite pen.
£13.68
Insight Editions Mindfulness : A Day and Night Reflection Journal
Book SynopsisLive mindfully and stay present every day with this guided reflection journal. Embrace mindfulness as a regular part of your routine. Proven to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate positivity, mindfulness is the simple, conscious act of being present in the moment. While most often associated with meditation, mindfulness can be so much more: an intentionally drawn breath to calm your heart rate, a meal eaten without distractions, a focused midday walk. This 90-day mindfulness journal features a flexible, guided template designed to help you track your progress and record your success, ideal for anyone trying to improve focus and embrace the present. Each daily spread includes a morning practice for beginning your day with intention and an evening practice for reflecting on your challenges and achievements, with opportunities to record your goals, obstacles, meditations, moods, activities, distractions, and more. The perfect self-care or inspirational gift for women and men, this mindfulness log creates a personal wellness diary that will allow you to save those insights for years to come and cultivate a more balanced life. Additional details: Ideal 5.75” x 8.25” size and durable flexibound format offer plenty of writing space while being small enough to travel easily Easy to write on archival paper takes pen and pencil nicely with 184 lined, acid-free pages Deluxe design with vegan leather cover, foil accents, removable cover band, and helpful ribbon marker make for a lasting keepsake Delicate, contemporary illustrations encourage a calming mindset and lovely backdrop for deep reflection Journal simply with guided meditation prompts, lists, and mood trackers that make it easy to check in with yourself morning and night, relieve stress, and promote positivity Build your collection: Mindfulness is part of Insight Editions’ successful line of Inner World guided journals, including Gratitude, Manifesting, Meditation, Self-Care, Recharge, Connection, and more
£13.26
Allen & Unwin Why Mindfulness is Better Than Chocolate: Your
Book SynopsisMindfulness practice can help you reduce stress, improve performance, manage pain and increase wellbeing. These are the reasons why elite athletes, performing artists and business leaders are taking up the practice, and why it is being introduced into the world's most successful companies, banks, business schools - even the US Army.David Michie introduces mindfulness practice and offers innovative solutions to common obstacles. Drawing on ancient Buddhist teachings and contemporary science, he also takes us beyond 'mindfulness lite,' offering lucid instructions on how to experience the pristine nature of one's own consciousness directly - an encounter that is truly life-changing.Written with warmth and good humour, Why Mindfulness is Better than Chocolate is the ultimate guide to self-discovery. It will make chocolate taste better too!Table of Contents1. Is mindfulness really better than chocolate?2. What is mindfulness and why does it matter?3. How to meditate4. The benefits of meditation and mindfulness5. How mindfulness benefits organisations6. Ten tips for getting into the meditation habit7. How to apply mindfulness in your daily life8. Our mindfulness journey9. How mindfulness makes us happier10. What is mind?11. How to meditate on your own mind12. Healing and the mindEpilogueAcknowledgementsFurther readingNotes
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Silence
Book SynopsisA joyful celebration (NPR) that shows us why silence is essential to our sanity and happiness—and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude—from a renowned explorer and acclaimed author. In this astonishing and transformative meditation, Erling Kagge, famed Norwegian explorer and the first person to reach the South Pole alone, explores the silence around us, the silence within us, and the silence we must create. By recounting his own experiences and discussing the observations of poets, artists, and explorers, Kagge shows us what silence is, where it can be found, and why it is now more important than ever.
£12.71
HarperCollins Publishers Alcohol Not Included
Book Synopsis60 spirit-free and stylish drink recipes for the mindful drinker, perfect for anyone wanting a break from booze as part of a healthier lifestyle.The low- and no-alcohol lifestyle is booming.Alcohol Not Included provides 60 stylish drink recipes for the mindful drinker. These delectable drinks are not mocktails' where regular cocktails are simply adapted to remove the alcohol, but modern alcohol-free drinks that are delicious and unique in their own right. Featuring non-alcoholic cocktails, long drinks and punches, this beautifully illustrated book will help you craft your ultimate spirit-free sipper whether that's the cooling Matcha Mojito, the brunch-perfect Cold Brew Coffee Sour or the festive spice of Winter Cup punch.Perfect for anyone living booze-free for health or wellness reasons or simply sober curious!
£9.49
Hyperion A Walk in the Wood Meditations on Mindfulness
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£15.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Star Wars Be More Yoda
Book SynopsisPursue a more mindful life with words of wisdom from esteemed Star Wars mentors Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Luke Skywalker.A balanced mind. Inner calm. A positive influence on the world. A Jedi must embody all of these qualities in order to master the Force. But these same self-enlightenment skills can also help you to master a chaotic life in a galaxy much closer to home.The heroes of the Star Wars galaxy have faced many trials and tribulations during their adventures. Learn from their experiences-and in many cases mistakes-to discover new mindfulness techniques to deal with stressful situations. Whether it be coping with relationship struggles, managing workplace stress, or trying the save the galaxy from your overbearing father, Star Wars: Be More Yoda not only provides tips for mindful thinking, but will bring a moment of joy to your day.The perfect gift for Star Wars fans, Star Wars: Be More Yoda is an entertaining guide to mindfulness, featuring iconic moments and famous sayings from the Star Wars movies alongside light-hearted life lessons. & TM 2018 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
£6.99
Workman Publishing Everything Is Made Out of Magic Sticker Book
Book SynopsisDiscover Endless Wonder with More than 800 Stickers Inspired by Nature This collection of stickers, inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s words “everything is made out of magic” and illustrated by Dutch artist Valesca van Waveren, recalls the endless wonder found in the natural world: clever foxes, flashing fireflies, vibrant wisteria, glittering crystals, and more! Place these stickers on a piece of snail mail or a notebook, decorate your planner, or share them with friends. —28 sheets —800+ stickers —Matte finish FLOW is an international brand that celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasures of paper through magazines, books, and stationary.
£11.87
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Wellbeing Journal: Creative Activities to
Book SynopsisExplore your inner world and be inspired with The Wellbeing Journal. Developed in partnership with Mind, the mental health charity, each page of this gorgeous journal has been thoughtfully crafted and it includes activities, colouring, drawing prompts, contemplative quotes and lots of space for you to write about your own thoughts, feelings and experiences. Creativity and reflection can have a powerful, positive influence on our lives. Now, with The Wellbeing Journal, you can enjoy practising these skills every day and wherever you go.Also available:9781789290387 Take A Moment 9781782435815 The Mindfulness CompanionTrade Reviewgorgeously uplifting...you'll be feeling tip-top in no time, all the time * Sunday Mirror Notebook Magazine *
£10.79
Wisdom Publications,U.S. Impermanence in Plain English
Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English guides the reader toward a direct and personal realization of one of the foundational tenets of Buddhism: all things that arise must pass away.In Impermanence in Plain English, the beloved author and teacher Bhante Gunaratana, alongside Julia Harris, clearly and masterfully explains the key Buddhist insight of impermanence and invites the reader to personally investigate its truth. Once-youthful bodies grow old and weary. New thoughts, feelings, and sensations arise and fade every second. Impermanence is not some abstract, metaphysical idea. This is the Dhamma, and you can see it for yourself. Drawing from Pali scriptures and writing with fresh, direct language, Bhante Gunaratana and Julia Harris highlight the Buddha’s exhortation that we must directly realize for ourselves the liberating insights that free us from suffering and cyclic existence, without relying only on the word of religious authorities or academic or philosophical musings.
£12.74
Rowman & Littlefield Tranquility Parenting: A Guide to Staying Calm,
Book SynopsisParenting is stressful. For many parents, who are always busy, usually tired, and probably not trained in dealing with children, the words “tranquility” and “parenting” do not go together. Don’t you just wish there was some technique out there that could help you become calm, content, and confident parent? Something that you could have on hand all the time to help you through your most challenging situations and stressful days? Well, there is something, and it comes from a wisdom tradition that has been helping people through difficult situations for about 2300 years. The psychological techniques developed by ancient Stoics have recently been rediscovered, and Stoicism is enjoying a renaissance among people from all walks of life who are looking for fulfillment, tranquility, and yes, the meaning of life. Modern Stoicism has straightforward answers to all these questions, as well as practical techniques for achieving eudaimonia (the Greek word for “human flourishing”). Stoicism encourages everyone to think things through for themselves and use their own capacity for reason and goodness. And once you learn the basic principles of Stoicism, you can apply them all the time, in any situation. Tranquility Parenting describes how Brittany Polat discovered modern Stoicism and what it can offer to stressed-out parents of the 21st century. As a mother of three young children, Polat used to constantly doubt her parenting abilities. She felt anxious, frustrated, and guilty about her perceived failings as a parent. Now, as a practicing Stoic, she gained the confidence and calm she was craving and has more energy to be fully engaged and happy with them. What will this book do for you? It will not tell you how to potty train your child, but it will tell you how to enjoy the time you spend potty training your child. It will not tell you how to monitor your teen on social media, but it will show you how to use practical wisdom to make decisions about media consumption. It will not tell you how to make your kids eat vegetables, but it will explain how to be present and engaged while you are teaching your kids to eat vegetables. So if you are willing to invest time and energy in applying Stoic insights, you may find that tranquility parenting is not only possible, but truly the best option for you and your family.Trade ReviewPolat, a practitioner of stoicism and creator of apparentstoic.com, draws on the philosophical school’s practical and relevant wisdom in a straightforward and lucidly presented primer on stoic parenting. She is careful to differentiate stoicism’s contemporary connotations—as referring to “someone who doesn’t show or even feel any emotion”—from the classical teachings of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, who prized “emotional tranquility in tough situations” and a logical approach to positive and negative emotions alike as a path to “lasting peace and happiness” not tied to material goods or fleeting emotions. Noting the Stoics were “master psychologists,” Polat finds their ideas applicable to “difficult situations” commonly encountered with children, including resistance to potty training, intra-sibling jealousy, and back talk to parents. In eight short chapters, Polat walks readers through giving up the need for control, rethinking value judgments, teaching children values, and in general becoming, in Seneca’s words, “cheerful, calm, and undisturbed.” While Polat’s work may not replace mindfulness with tranquility as the new self-care buzzword, it makes a good case for the applicability of an ancient intellectual tradition to modern child care. * Publishers Weekly *This wonderful book will help you to maintain your equanimity in difficult situations, by showing you how to adopt a philosophical attitude toward parenting. One day your children will thank you for having read it! -- Donald Robertson, author of Stoicism and the Art of HappinessTranquility Parenting takes you on an introspective journey to discovering a clear and specific parenting philosophy that will help guide your actions with your child. This book offers strategies to build strong mental habits that will help you focus on what is in your control as a parent and give you the confidence and courage to make good judgments day in and day out. -- Douglas Haddad, award-winning educator and author of "The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens"This unique contribution to parenting literature is a well-crafted compilation of the wisdom blogger Polat has gained as a parent and practicing Stoic. Readers who enjoy history and philosophy may appreciate the primer on Stoicism (both historical and contemporary) and enjoy applying tips such as Marcus Aurelius’ morning mantra to their own parenting lives. A main tenet of Stoicism is that one must be a good person to live a flourishing life, making it an easily relatable belief system. The stories and scenarios Polat includes from her own parenting experience are highly relevant. She tackles topics ranging from her reaction to a broken plate now versus how would have reacted before her philosophical shift, to scenarios for helping kids gain a perspective on judgment, criticism, and self-control. Finally, the chapter summaries and “Make It Your Own” takeaways encourage preemptive action (aka homework) that will at a minimum increase parents' level of tranquility and hopefully even solve some parenting angst in the process. * Booklist *Table of ContentsPart I Finding TranquilityChapter 1 Developing a Parenting PhilosophyChapter 2 Focusing on What You Can ControlChapter 3 Re-thinking Your Value JudgmentsChapter 4 Engaging with Other PeopleChapter 5 Teaching Your Child VirtueChapter 6 Enjoying Your ChildChapter 7 Overcoming Your AnxietyChapter 8 Finding TranquilityPart II Reference SectionChapter 9 Practicing TranquilityChapter 10 Dealing with Difficult Situations
£14.24
Octopus Publishing Group The Wellfulness Project
Book SynopsisMindfulness isn't just meditation - it can be used everywhere and at any time. When we begin to apply mindfulness to our lifestyle as a whole, we begin to build a more conscious relationship with the things we eat, the spaces we spend time in, the way we move our bodies and the stories we tell ourselves.The concept of 'Wellfulness' means using mindfulness for greater wellness in body and mind. Through the practice of conscious acceptance and conscious change; being mindful is at the core of wellness, be it within food, movement, values, rituals, habits, mindset, our inhabited spaces or our relationships.The Wellfulness Project is a manual for mindful living, combining personal experience, mindfulness theory and ritual tools to create a practical guide to achieving a more harmonious relationship with our wellness and wellbeing.
£15.29
Workman Publishing The Tiny Book of Tiny Pleasures
Book SynopsisA perfect gift book filled with whimsical, colorful illustrations, short lists, cheerful prompts, recipes, and fun facts, The Tiny Book of Tiny Pleasures is the sweetest reminder imaginable that it's the little things in life that make us happy. Little things like sharing tea with a friend. An ice cream cone with sprinkles. Finding a forgotten item of clothing in the closet. The smell in the air right after a summer rain. Created by the editors of Flow magazine, The Tiny Book of Tiny Pleasures is a celebration of slowing down and appreciating the simple moments of lifeall you have to do is take notice.Trade Review“Thumb through [this book] when you need a reminder of all that’s good.” — Family Circle
£8.54
Penguin Books Ltd Deep Country
Book SynopsisDeep Country is Neil Ansell''s account of five years spent alone in a hillside cottage in Wales.''I lived alone in this cottage for five years, summer and winter, with no transport, no phone. This is the story of those five years, where I lived and how I lived. It is the story of what it means to live in a place so remote that you may not see another soul for weeks on end. And it is the story of the hidden places that I came to call my own, and the wild creatures that became my society.''Neil Ansell immerses himself in the rugged British landscape, exploring nature''s unspoilt wilderness and man''s relationship with it. Deep Country is a celebration of rural life and the perfect read for fans of Robert Macfarlane''s Landmarks, Helen Macdonald''s H is for Hawk orJames Rebanks'' A Shepherd''s Life.''A beautiful, translucent portrayal of mid-Wales'' Jay Griffiths''Touching. Through Ansell''s charming and thoroughly
£15.73
The School of Life Press Resilience Cards: become more confident in the
Book SynopsisWe often overestimate how fragile we are. In our nightmares, we assume that life would become impossible for us far earlier than it actually would. In reality, we could manage perfectly well with a lot less than we currently have. Not that we should want this to happen, of course: it’s simply that we could bear it. We forget our resilience in the face of risk and become unnecessarily timid. Our lives become dominated by a fear of losing things that we could in fact do without. This set of cards is designed to gently remind us that we are far stronger than we imagine. Examples 3 a.m. alone in bed is perhaps not the optimal moment at which to derive a true picture of reality. Wait – always – for the perspective of dawn. Things don’t need to be perfect; we are creatures eminently suited to ‘good enough’. It sounds heartless to say: ‘you’ll get over it’. But you will. The brain is designed to exaggerate troubles. We suffer more in our thoughts than in reality.
£15.36
Ebury Publishing Breathe You Are Alive Sutra on the Full Awareness
Book SynopsisBreathing brings the secret joy of meditation to you. You become joyful, fresh and tolerant and everyone around you will benefit.'The Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing is one of the three most essentialteachings of the Buddha. In Breathe! You Are Alive, scholar, poet and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh unfolds this core teaching, showing how to apply it to everyday life. He explains the methods of conscious breathing that are presented in the sutra and offers exercises for practising those methods today. Moreover, his engaging commentary shows the profound nourishment that can be available to us when we slow down and get in touch with our breathing. Breathe! You AreAlive shows how we all begin to take in peace and happiness with each and every breath.Trade Review'Breathing brings the secret joy of meditation to you. You become joyful, fresh and tolerant and everyone around you will benefit.' The Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing is one of the three most essential teachings of the Buddha. In Breathe! You Are Alive, scholar, poet and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh unfolds this core teaching, showing how to apply it to everyday life. He explains the methods of conscious breathing that are presented in the sutra and offers exercises for practicing those methods today. Moreover, his engaging commentary shows the profound nourishment that can be available to us when we slow down and get in touch with our breathing. Breathe! You Are Alive shows how we all begin to take in peace and happiness with each and every breath.
£9.45
Findhorn Press Ltd The Unicorn Meditation
Book SynopsisTwo guided meditations explain where unicorns--helpful beings from angelic realms--come from and how they can aid in humanity. Listeners learn how to connect to specific unicorns and how these beings can heal karmic debts and offer enlightenment. Read by Diana Cooper, an authority on angelic worlds, this CD is the essential guide for making contact with these beautiful, horned beasts.
£8.49
Octopus Publishing Group Self-Care: How to Live Mindfully and Look After
Book SynopsisSelf-care is the essential action of looking after your mind, body and soul. Dip into this book whenever your energy is flagging and choose one of its many quick and easy self-care tips, from gaining strength with invigorating walks and delicious, healthy food to treating yourself to a slow evenings of face masks and hot soaks. This soothing collection of self-care ideas and inspiring words contains the pick-me-up you need.
£7.59
Penguin Random House India Love for Imperfect Things How to Accept Yourself
Book SynopsisSusan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet: The world could surely use a little more love, a little more compassion, and a little more wisdom. In Love for Imperfect Things, Haemin Sunim shows us how to cultivate all three, and to find beauty in the most imperfect of things--including your very own self.A #1 internationally bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about learning to love ourselves, with all our imperfections, by the Buddhist author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow DownHearing the words be good to yourself first, then to others was like being struck by lightning.Many of us respond to the pressures of life by turning inward and ignoring problems, sometimes resulting in anxiety or depression. Others react by working harder at the office, at school, or at home, hoping that this will make ourselves and the people we love happier. But what if b
£20.00
Pan Macmillan The Pocket Moomin Colouring Book
Book SynopsisEscape to Moominvalley with The Pocket Moomin Colouring Book!In a perfectly pocket-sized format this relaxing colouring book is filled with original artwork from the coveted archive of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins; one of the most cherished children's book series ever written. This smaller edition, perfect for colouring on-the-go, features striking patterns and scenes as well as all your favourite Moomin characters and their most memorable quotes. Including all your favourite scenes from The Moomin Colouring Book.
£7.99
Rockridge Press The Daily Gratitude Journal for Men: 90 Days of
Book SynopsisFind gratitude with this motivational journal for men Learn how incorporating gratitude into your life can make you the best version of yourself. This gratitude journal for men is a straightforward, thought-provoking collection of prompts designed to help men explore the core components of gratitudeawareness, intention, and actionthrough short, simple, and insightful prompts. The Daily Gratitude Journal for Men includes: 90 Days of gratitudeDiscover the things you are thankful for with two creative writing or art exercises each day, one for the morning and one for the evening. Poignant quotesReflect on the inspiring words and wisdom of men like Eckhart Tolle, Michael Singer, Werner Erhard, and more. Bonus guidanceGo further with other practices that will help you on your gratitude journey, including breathwork and mindfulness. Boost happiness, positivity, and personal growth with this gratitude journal for men.
£8.99
Findhorn Press Ltd Meditation to Connect with Archangel Michael
Book SynopsisEach meditation in this series from angel authority Diana Cooper takes the listener on a journey to connect with the angelic realm.
£11.39
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Meditation to Connect with Archangel Uriel
Book SynopsisContemplative thoughts unite two realms. Each meditation in this series from angel authority Diana Cooper takes the listener on a journey to connect with the angelic realm. With information on how and why the meditations summon a specific angel and how that being can aid in healing, life affirmations, and growth, these CDs offer inspiration and enlightenment for those who are open to receiving messages. Using the mangano crystal to open the heart and the rhodochrosite to clear the mind, the journeys on this CD take the traveler to Uriel, the angel of peace and power.
£9.74
Watkins Media Limited Chakra Meditation: Discover Energy, Creativity,
Book SynopsisIn Indian healing philosophy, chakras are the seven energy centres running from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Each is a hub for the vital energy that flows through the body. If the energy at these centres becomes blocked, emotional and physical health can suffer. By retuning the chakras with meditation, you maintain balance, and reap rewards such as inner calm and an openness to new ideas. In Chakra Meditation an enlightening introduction reveals how chakras and energy pathways work. Each chapter focuses on one main chakra, offering a variety of meditations and visualisations to calm or stimulate that energy centre, as well as self-help tools, including yoga postures and healing foods, crystals and oils, to support it. Full of transforming practices, and illustrated with evocative artwork and instructive photography, this is the ultimate guide to balance and well-being.
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd Flourishing
Book Synopsis''A realistic approach to positive thinking'' Sunday TimesDo you want to be better at pursuing goals, grasping opportunities and facing set-backs? Do you want to FLOURISH?Psychologist Maureen Gaffney believes that in an increasingly uncertain world it is not only possible for us to flourish but essential that we take steps to do so.In Flourishing she shows you how to: - Achieve a deeper sense of well-being, meaning and purpose- Use adversity as a positive turning point- Train your mind to pay attention - Master your motions and focus on your goalsThis gripping, stimulating and inspiring book will help you change your life for the better.Get ready to flourish!Trade ReviewA realistic approach to positive thinking * Sunday Times *It is the science and professional experience at Gaffney's disposal that makes her book so relevant ... presented in such a friendly and persuasive way that it's hard to resist * Irish Examiner *Shows us how we can approach life with a renewed sense of vigour and purpose * Metro Herald *
£10.44
Pan Macmillan Calm Calligraphy: Calm Your Mind with the Art of
Book SynopsisCalm Calligraphy will teach you the ancient art of the Scriptorium – copying letters, words and phrases – which helps you focus your thoughts and relax your mind. Learn the beautiful letter forms with step-by-step instructions, then refine your technique by copying inspirational words and phrases in the dedicated workbook section. By practising the meditative art of calligraphy you will gain a deeper appreciation of the beauty of order and balance. Ease your worries, improve your concentration and feel your spirits lift with each stroke of your pen.Màlleus studied with the most recognized international masters of calligraphy and founded the Antica Bottega Amanuense in Recanati, now the greatest Scriptorium in the world.
£9.49
Ebury Publishing Taming The Tiger
Book SynopsisDr Akong Tulku Rinpoche was an experienced meditation master of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He was co-founder of the Samye Ling Tibetan Centre and supervised many other centres in Europe, Africa and Asia. He formed several humanitarian organisations for the aid of refugees, the distressed and the poor and was advisor to a large number of people, including therapists in the UK and Europe. He died in 2013.
£15.73
Schiffer Publishing Ltd My Heart Rocks
Book SynopsisA compilation of beautiful heart rocks found in their natural environment by nature photographer Amy M. Dykens.
£19.54
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Yoga for the Three Stages of Life
Book SynopsisEssential reading for those looking to customize their practice to life's changing needs.Trade Review"The title of this book gives you a good indication of what this excellent book is about. A lot to live up to, but this book lives up to it. The author points out that there have been more books on yoga in the past twenty years than ever before.The author thought that he had something to add to the discussion, and after reading this book, I agree. I strongly recommend this book. It is not for beginners, as the author points out, but can be used as a reference for ongoing practice. It it well written and well organized. The book is great. It encourages the reader to explore the science of yoga, and go beyond the asanas and exercises to expand on the union of yoga." * Yoga Connoisseur, Online magazine at yogacritic.com *"Ramaswami, a student for 33 years of the legendary yoga master T. Krishnamacharya, has developed and expanded those teaching to include a key element: the need to take into consideration the individual's stage in life while practicing yoga." * Networking News, June/July 2001 *"Individuals ready to devote their lives to the field of yoga will find Yoga for the Three Stages of Life an excellent introduction which blends the usual guide to postures and meditation practices with insights on adapting yoga to individual needs and different stages of life. Young and old receive appropriate discussions of yoga techniques geared to age, sex and ability." * Reviewer's Bookwatch, May 2001 *"The book by Sri Srivatsa Ramaswami is much more than a compendium of Asanas; it captures the spirit of the Hindu view of life of which hatha yoga is a part. This is a wonderful book that makes an excellent reference for the practitioner of hatha yoga, and a great reading for the non-practitioner." * Paramarth Tatwam, Journal of Sringeri Vidya *". . . Many of the asana variations are seldom seen in most contemporary hatha yoga books. . . . There is much fruit here for the experienced, motivated student to harvest." * Yoga Journal, July/August 2001 *"Young, old or in between, this book will give you a complete yoga routine." * Hinduism Today, September/October 2001 *"This is a thoroughly enjoyable book, written with the sincerity and wisdom you would expect from a long-time, dedicated student. More experienced students, teachers and Yoga therapists will certainly want a copy of this book in their library." * Int'l Journal of Yoga Therapy, No. 11, 2001 *"Yoga for the Three Stages of Life has a clarity and simplicity unlike many of the other books recently published." * New York Spirit, October & November 2001 *Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Part One: Yoga Siddhanta, or Theory 1. My Studies with Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Others 2. The Story of Patanjali 3. What Is Yoga? 4. Advanced Yoga 5. Mantrayoga 6. The Eight-Part Yoga and Its Ten Commandments Part Two: Yoga Sadhana, or Practice 7. Standing Postures 8. Supine Postures 9. Sarvangasana and Sirsasana 10. Prone Postures and the Spine 11. Pascimatanam 12. Padmasana and Other Postures for Yoga Sadhana 13. Yogic Breathing Exercises and Their Health Benefits 14. Yoga for Women 15. Yoga Texts 16. Antaranga Sadhana 17. Freedom Glossary Index
£19.95
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Less Is More An Anthology of Ancient Modern
Book SynopsisThis engaging anthology offers words of wisdom from the world's greatest thinkers on the virtues of simplicity.Trade Review"Straight-line logic and Western materialism tell us that having more is the right path to success. Goldian Vandenbroeck's collection takes us into the company of men and women who discovered the elusive path to satisfaction through simplicity." * Rik Roberts, New Age Retailer *
£17.09
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Chi Kung The Chinese Art of Mastering Energy
Book SynopsisChi Kung, Chinese for energy mastery, is an ancient physical discipline that utilizes deliberate movement, slow breathing, mental concentration, and visualizations. The discipline is based on the same energy meridians used in Chinese acupuncture and is fully integrated into the traditional five-element wisdom of Chinese healing. Chi Kung exercises not only promote physical well-being, but transform consciousness by amplifying one''s sensitivity to both the natural world and one''s own personal potential. With regular practice of no more than 15 to 30 minutes a day, the author shows how we can develop a more sensitive perception of our environment, allowing us to feed our own life energy from the magnetic resonance of the world around us.The author''s simple series of exercises is well within the capability of anyone, regardless of age or physical condition.
£14.24
Andrews McMeel Publishing Today I Affirm
Book SynopsisFrom Alex Elle, celebrated poet and author of Neon Soul and Words from a Wanderer, comes Today I Affirm—a journal and guide to reading and writing daily affirmations. Writing serves as a form of meditation. When we slow down and settle into ourselves, affirmations can assist us in self-awareness, introspection, and understanding. Today I Affirm helps walk readers through the ins and outs of cultivating positive self-talk in a way that is stress-free and easy to understand. This innovative book includes affirmations written by the author, short bits of inspiration, charts to fill in, as well as journal pages all with the focus on self-care.
£15.19
HarperCollins Publishers Stressilient How to Beat Stress and Build
Book Synopsis'short, sharp guide to managing your mind.' THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLEIf I could inject it, I would.' REFINERY29Brilliant' THE TELEGRAPHManage your mind. Handle your emotions. Concentrate on what matters in life.So many of us feel stressed in our daily lives but lack the ability to respond to life's hurdles effectively and overcome these challenges. We can build resilience to stress by taking action to live our lives in a more meaningful way.The answer is to become stressilient.Dr Sam Akbar will show you how. As a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience, Dr Sam draws from her own professional expertise to provide sensitive and realistic guidance to feel calmer, less stressed, and more resilient to life's challenges.From understanding how your brain works, managing your emotions and challenging your thought-processes, to opening up your perspective and having more self-compassion, Stressilient offers an indispensable, easy and effective go-to guide to help you get from surviTrade Review‘Hence her short, sharp guide to managing your mind — Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience — is pointedly written by a woman for women…[Akbar’s] methods actually work and she explains them really well… Stressilient is a zippy read but it is grounded in robust scientific study… Akbar, 46, is instantly recognisable as a lovely person. In the book she quotes Charlie Brown alongside Greek philosophy, the Auschwitz survivor and psychologist Victor Frankl and the French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir.’ THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE “The chapters touch upon tips for managing emotions, challenging negative thought processes and encouraging more self-compassion without being overly preachy. If I could inject it, I would.” REFINERY29 “a new and brilliant book” THE TELEGRAPH ‘Now, clinical psychologist Dr Sam Akbar shows us how to become “stressilient” with this fascinating and helpful book. Our tester found the practical guidelines exceptionally helpful, and liked the science-backed approach of the book.’INDEPENDENT
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group How To Worry Less: Tips and Techniques to Help
Book SynopsisWorry less, live moreWorrying is a normal part of the human experience, and it can affect anyone, anywhere, at any stage of life. However, when worry starts to impact our mental and physical well-being, it's time to do something about it.In this book you will learn the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, how you can harness the power of positive thinking, and tips and techniques for managing daily stress.Find out how to:- Reframe your thoughts and approach stressful situations with greater ease- Fine-tune your diet to increase your resilience- Increase your happiness and self-confidence through exercise- Release stress using relaxation techniques- Build your own "worry toolkit" of effective coping strategies- Make sustainable and lasting changes to your habits and behavioursManage your worry in all its guises with this comforting guide for a happier, healthier you. Ideal for anyone looking to cope with worry, develop stress-management techniques and form positive lifestyle habits.
£9.89
Penguin Books Ltd The Art of Simple Living
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Even just the title of this book appeals. There are many reasons that a Zen monk might acquire a lifetime of wisdom—the least of which is my personal edification—but I’m grateful for it all the same.” —Estelle Tang, Elle.com“100 snack-size Zen activities you can do daily to add more calm to your life . . . The Art of Simple Living brings the spirit of Zen Buddhism to everyday life.” —The Daily Telegraph“Powerful . . . A profoundly beautiful work, easy to read, encouraging deep thought and reflection, but most importantly, acting as a practical guide to Zen action.” —The Japan Times“This international bestseller has helped people around the world quiet the chaos of everyday life, stress less and appreciate more. . . . Masuno’s tips are easy to execute. . . . Through this inspiring guide, Masuno shows that every step you take on the path of personal growth, no matter how small, can have a major impact.” —BookPage“A bestseller in Japan, this will certainly resonate with fans of Zen practice, or those simply looking to declutter a busy mind.” —Publishers Weekly“100 deceptively simple daily practices . . . to help you find, and embrace, the stillness at the center of your existence.” —Energy Times“Pithy tips on how to increase our feelings of well-being.” ―Lion’s Roar: Buddhist Wisdom for Our Time“Living a simpler life is a practice. It’s ordinary and it’s everyday. Shunmyo Masuno’s simple and relevant practices land gently and with the most comforting ordinariness, like a warm breath of familiarity to us, the frazzled masses.” —Sarah Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of First, We Make the Beast Beautiful“Our mind is blazing in the new dopamine war between alarmist news and attention-hooking apps. The Art of Simple Living is a bucket of water on the flames.” —Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation“I love this book. These little Zen practices can bring so much serenity to your life.” —Francine Jay, bestselling author of The Joy of Less and Lightly“I haven’t carried a purse in years, but this book almost made me wish I did, so I could keep it within reach.” —Cait Flanders, bestselling author of The Year of Less“I love The Art of Simple Living. With easy-to-follow, inspiring advice and lovely stories illustrating little things you can do that can have a big effect on your peace of mind, it’ll bring joyful moments into every day of your life.” —James Wallman, bestselling author of Stuffocation“The Art of Simple Living makes the time-tested wisdom of the Buddha radically accessible by providing easy-to-follow yet profound practices that blend perfectly with, and are a natural part of, everyday life. It is an encouraging and straightforward companion for all who seek to amplify the inherent peace of their minds.” —Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, author of Emotional Rescue and Rebel Buddha“This little treasure needs to be at every bedside. It awakens us to the most ordinary, everyday moments of our lives, revealing the richness, peace, and joy that come from living simply.” —Allan Lokos, founder and guiding teacher, Community Meditation Center, NYC; author of Through the Flames, Patience, and Pocket Peace
£17.20
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Mandala Colouring Book
Book SynopsisEnjoy the therapeutic benefits of mandala colouring with this collection of over 60 calming designs. Mandalas figure in many spiritual traditions as a subject for meditation. This diverse collection of more than 60 black-and-white designs certainly gives pause for thought as you colour them in. Often ornate and complex, they can provide hours of relaxation and enjoyment for the colourist. The huge variety of patterns draws on animal and floral motifs and many other symbols, making the colourist spend time reflecting on the best colour combinations to enhance the patterns and bring out their true beauty. • Includes 60 designs • Printed on thick, high-quality paper • The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Creative Colouring series brings together delightful colouring books designed to relax the mind and inspire creativity. Printed on
£7.59
Scribe Publications Becoming Aware: a 21-day mindfulness program for
Book SynopsisA hands-on user’s guide that takes readers step-by-step on a 21-day journey to discover what it means to be truly present and aware in our daily lives. In today’s increasingly fast-paced world it can be difficult to find moments to catch your breath, regain inner balance, and just … be. This simple yet profound guide shows readers how to strengthen their minds by learning to focus attention, open awareness, and develop a positive state of mind — the three pillars of mindfulness practice that research shows lead to greater physical and mental well-being. Packed with guided meditation instructions, practical exercises, and everyday tools and techniques, Becoming Aware offers a simple program to enhance our inner sense of clarity and even our interpersonal well-being.Trade ReviewPraise for Aware: ‘This is a Dan Siegel masterpiece. He integrates decades of science and wisdom about the nature of our mind and optimal well-being into an easy to read personal journey. At the cornerstone is “The Wheel of Awareness,” a simple yet profound visual map of the mind, which enables people, including children, to experience of presence, self knowledge, and compassion. Aware will awaken and enrich your life immeasurably!’ -- Elissa Epel, professor at UCSF, member of the National Academy of Science, co-author of New York Times bestseller The Telomere EffectPraise for Aware: ‘Dan is a brilliant integrator and Aware is a visionary blend of neuroscience, physics, and cutting edge psychology combined with creative approaches to mindfulness and compassion. The practice of the Wheel brings together many skilful and wise elements of meditation, all rolled into one.’ -- Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart and No Time Like the PresentPraise for The Power of Showing Up: ‘Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have written their best book yet — and that is saying a lot. They have distilled their parenting wisdom — based on neuroscience research and a deep empathy for children’s needs — into a profound concept: showing up. It is one of those great ideas that seems so obvious — but only after someone has shown it to you and spelled it out clearly. Best of all, Siegel and Bryson “show up” for the reader of this book. They know parents, know their fears and anxieties, hopes and dreams. They know that showing up for children is harder than it sounds, and they provide an accessible path to seeing and soothing children and providing them with safety and security.’ -- Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD, author of Playful ParentingPraise for The Power of Showing Up: ‘At a cultural moment when many kids feel more competition with their parents’ devices than with their siblings, Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have spun a miracle — The Power of Showing Up is the ultimate guide to family reconnection. Clear, profound, and charmingly illustrated, it unravels the challenges of modern parenting and reveals the simple truths about what children really need from the adults in their lives.’ -- Wendy Mogel, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and The Blessing of a B Minus
£11.69
