Popular psychology Books

Book SynopsisHow to Find Love explains why we have the 'types' we do - and how our early experiences give us scripts of how and whom we can love. The book provides a crucial set of ideas to help us make safer, more imaginative and more effective choices in love.

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Book SynopsisIs stress preventing you from enjoying your daily life? Do you find that you're becoming more distracted or forgetful? Are 'the blues' sapping your spirits? Or do you simply feel not quite like yourself?If you want to reclaim your focus, memory and joy, you're not alone. There are millions of people fighting against the epidemic of brain fog that's sweeping the nation. The good news: it's not an irreparable condition - rather, it's a side effect of modern-day living.Many of the foods we eat and the habits we have do not support our brains. We no longer get what we need in order to produce essential brain chemicals that keep us energized, calm, focused, optimistic and inspired. And even worse, our choices could lead to long-term problems, like dementia, Alzheimer's disease, depression and anxiety. Sadly, if you look at the way most of us live, it seems almost as though we've chosen a lifestyle deliberately intended to undermine our brain chemistry and our health.Fortunately, there is a solution. The Brain Fog Fix is an easy-to-follow three-week programme designed to help naturally restore three of your brain's most crucial hormones: serotonin, dopamine and cortisol. Rebalancing these chemicals will in turn enable the rest of your brain's chemistry to reach optimal levels. Each week of the programme focuses on a different element of your life, including improving your mood by modifying your diet and using cognitive strategies, increasing your energy by focusing on sleep, exercise and memory-boosting games, and enhancing your spirit through practices that help you connect to something larger than yourself. By the end of this simple programme, you'll be thinking more clearly, remembering more accurately, learning more quickly and unleashing the floodgates of your creativity. And you'll simply feel better - for now and in the long term.Trade ReviewA vital and scientific manual for the lifestyle choices that can prevent and reverse brain fog. -- Dr Daniel Amen, New York Times bestselling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Say goodbye to the toxic junk that gunks up your glorious brain. Thank you for this super simple programme, Mike! It will leave folks feeling happier, healthier and more luminous than ever. -- Kris Carr, New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Sexy Kitchen An eye-opening look at the way your diet can either promote or prevent brain fog. -- J. J. Virgin, New York Times bestselling author of JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet and The Virgin Diet If you want to improve your energy and mood, Mike's programme will show you the way. -- Jackie Warner, New York Times bestselling author of This Is Why You're Sick and Tired Sugar and inactivity don't just lead to belly fat; they damage the brain. Mike's plan helps readers revitalize their lives. -- Jorge Cruise, New York Times bestselling author of The Belly Fat Cure Constant blood sugar spikes lead to diabetes ... and also depression, dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The Brain Fog Fix gives you simple ways to prevent disease and protect your brain. -- Dr Jorge Rodriguez, author of The Diabetes Solution Mike makes understanding our brain chemistry simple yet empowering. This book is a must read for anyone wanting freedom from 'bad brain' plus an escape from the emotional roller coaster our brain chemistry creates. Follow his 21-day plan and rediscover greater energy and joy for life! -- Dr Andrea Pennington, author of The Pennington Plan

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Book SynopsisAn original and comprehensive look at what it is we seek when we set off on an adventure abroad - and at how we can travel better, so that our experiences overseas become truly transformative and memorable. Going travelling is one of the few things we undertake in a direct attempt to make ourselves happy - and frequently, in fascinating ways, we fail. We get bored, cross, anxious or lonely. It isn't surprising: our societies act as if going travelling were simple, just a case of handing over the right sum of money. But a satisfying journey isn't something we can simply buy: it's the result of an art that has to be learnt. This is the guide: not to any one destination but to travel in general. It talks to us, among other things, about how we should choose a place to go, what we might do when we get there, how we should make good moments stick in our minds and why hotel rooms can be such liberating places... In a succession of genial essays, we become students of an unexpected but vital topic: how to understand and more fully enjoy (what should be) some of the finest experiences of our lives. What people are saying about How to Travel: "How to Travel helped me narrow down where I want to travel to, why I want to travel there, and who I want to travel with. The blank pages included gave me room to respond to the questions posed in the essays, which made the reading experience that much more enjoyable. I highly recommend this book to anyone who dreams of experiencing a culture or world outside of their own but can't decide on a place." Larysa "A lovely collection of thought provoking short essays with note pages for jotting down things like 'useful foreign phrases' or to 'give drawing a go'. This book is very well presented with interesting quotes, images and photographs on different coloured pages on quality paper. It therefore has a nice feel and is really easy to read, no complex theories here. However, each piece on different aspects of travel is written well and makes you think which has real value...So enjoyable, and a perfect gift for someone preparing to travel." Sue "In classic School of Life form, the content is compellingly presented in an uncommon way, playful while authoritative." Rick "Has little pockets and fill in spaces that are so useful." Joana

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Book SynopsisThis is THE new happiness book. From Ralph Lazar and Lisa Swerling, famed illustrators and New York Times bestselling authors of Me Without You, this adorable gift book illustrates 500 things to be happy about. Happiness is . . . an unexpected bouquet, watching the sea, fixing something, a good high five, and so much more! The charming, make-you-smile illustrations hit just the right note—not too sappy, not too sweet—and remind us that there are dozens of things to be happy about every day. A universally appealing gift for birthdays, graduations, holidays, or a little pick-me-up, this cheerful collection is sure to be a hit year after year!

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Book SynopsisThis new collection of real-life experiences that happened to other teenagers will help you “think positive” and be the very best, happiest version of yourself.These true stories are organized into chapters that will inspire you to: Be You – being yourself really is the best solution Make True Friends – finding friends who are right for you Do the Right Thing – real-life examples where doing it right pays off Make the Effort – why trying hard is worth it Face Your Challenges – you’ll see you’re not alone Count Your Blessings – gratitude really is the key to happiness Treasure Your Family – even when they drive you crazy, they’re the best Look to the Future – how to put it all in perspective Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

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Book SynopsisWe are hard-wired to believe that the world is more predictable than it is. We chase ‘winning streaks’ that are often just illusions, and we are all too predictable exactly when we try hardest not to be. In the 1970s, Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky coined the phrase ‘representativeness’ to describe the psychology of this behaviour. Since then representativeness has been used by auditors to catch people fiddling their tax returns and by hedge fund managers to reap billions from the emotions of small investors. Now Poundstone for the first time makes these techniques fun, easy, and profitable for everyone, in the everyday situations that matter. You’ll learn how to tackle multiple choice tests, what internet passwords to avoid, how to up your odds of winning the office Premier League sweepstakes, and the best ways to invest your money.Trade Review‘Poundstone draws on extensive research to show the roots of our predictability… a fascinating read.’ * BBC Focus *‘Highly entertaining’ * Engineering and Technology magazine *'Poundstone is a smart thinker, a deft writer and a spinner of engaging tales… enjoyable and original’ -- Tim Harford'Ingenious... a delightful addition to the everything-you-thought-you-knew-is-wrong genre.' * Kirkus Reviews *'Intriguing and immensely useful.' * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThe man who listens to horses talks to people.''Monty Roberts will make you marvel. The Man Who Listens to Horses will first break, then mend your heart.'' New York TimesAlready famous for his way with horses, Monty Roberts now wants to revolutionise the way we communicate with each other. His principles of trust and non-violence, about which he speaks so passionately and lucidly in his public demonstrations, made corporations from all over the world send their managers to watch his work with horses. They saw that Monty''s techniques could be applied to business leadership and training.People of all kinds all over the world write and talk to Monty Roberts everywhere, because his passion for understanding, for gentleness, for fairness, reaches all of his audiences. They respond to his ideas of how we can make the world in which we live and work a better place.''The demonstration by Monty Roberts taught us some valuable lessons in peoplemanship. Each of us learned something we could brinTrade ReviewPraise for Shy Boy: ‘This gripping and enthralling book, which shows the traditional relationship of man and horse in a completely new light, proves extremely hard to put down whether one is a horse-lover or not.’ Country Life ‘Stunning’ Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisFusing ancient Western spirituality, energy work, and psychology, The Great Work is a practical guide to personal transformation season by season. Learn to be truly holistic by incorporating key physical, emotional, and energetic practices into your life at times when the natural tides are in harmony with your process. The Great Work captures the core essence of each festival with eight key themes that span the annual cycle?a cycle that reflects human development and experience. Discover how Yule can alleviate a painful childhood, how Beltane can facilitate conscious relationships, and how Mabon can assist with determining your life''s purpose. Find guidance through daily journal questions, elemental meditations, and the author''s unique energy-healing technique of Hynni. With this invaluable resource for your journey of inner alchemy, you''ll develop an intimate connection with the earth''s impulse to create balance and harmony. Praise:Tiffany Lazic weaves together psychology, myth, meditation and keen observation of the natural world, creating an invaluable and original resource for healing work of all kinds. Inviting and accessible to all readers.?Elizabeth Cunningham, author of The Maeve Chronicles The Great Work presents inspiring insights and practical exercises that help unlock the alchemical mysteries at the heart of the Eightfold Path, and which facilitate a deep connection with the cycles of nature as they reveal their transformational powers in all of us.?Jhenah Telyndru, author of Avalon Within

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Sleep has all the information you need to enhance your life with a good night's sleep.How much sleep is normal? What might be preventing you from sleeping well? This trusty tome deals with both of these questions and more. The Little Book of Sleep shows which foods are over-stimulating and which are calming, looks at dreams and what they mean, provides advice on surviving long plane journeys and avoiding the dreaded jetlag, and ends with a few sleepy myths that will have you nodding off in no time.Top Tips to Ease the StressThere are some ways to make shift work more bearable.1. When you are working, make sure the light is bright, and when you are meant to be sleeping, make sure the room is dark.2. Don't wait until the night you start your shift to change sleeping patterns. Try to go to bed a little later each night in order to anticipate the change it will make to your wake-sleep patterns.3. Eat proper meals and don't resort to convenience food and alcohol to help you wind down. You will cope better if you eat nourishing food.Table of ContentsAbout Sleep • When Things go Wrong • Lifestyle Factors • Nightmares • Air Travel • Food, Drink and Supplements • A Few Dream Meanings • Myths.

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Book SynopsisLearning to decode nonverbal communication can help us understand other people's thoughts and feelings, and it can help us make ourselves better understood too. Whether it's friends, family or lovers, colleagues or strangers, there is a wealth of meaning in the body language of those around us and most of us aren't even aware it exists - Body Language Decoder can help you tap into it. Being able to gauge more easily what a client or colleague is truly thinking or your partner is truly feeling will open up a world of understanding and communication.Trade Review"Everyone should have the Body Language Decoder on their desk. It is a must-have for reading body language on the fly."-Vanessa Van Edwards, Bestselling Author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People"I had so much fun with Martin Brooks' Body Language Decoder cards. They are gorgeously illustrated and informative." - Pamela Meyer - Author of Liespotting."Great gift for somebody who is new to Body Language and wants to get started." - Mark Bowden - Author of Truth and Lies."I love what Martin has done here. He's flipped the script and not only created something original but something that is incredibly valuable, insightful, and easy to use. It will allow you to recognise those around you and to help you know how to better engage with them." - Paul Furlong Author of Rule the World. "Body Language is a fantastic supplement for effective communication. Body Language Decoder contains many great tips to help you express yourself - and read other people, much better." - Caroline Goyder - Author of Gravitas."Body Language Decoder is a fantastic product, I love it. Such a beautiful design and so thoughtfully put together." - Simon Lancaster Author of "You are not human, how words kill"."I'm really impressed with the Body Language Decoder - such a wonderful product. The fact that Martin has not only been able to codify the complex area of body language, but then put it into a format that anyone can access and get value from is one hell of a feat. Congratulations!"- Simon Morton - Author of The Presentation Lab.

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Book SynopsisJon Kabat-Zinn, author of the widely praised Wherever You Go, There You Are shows how the power of mindfulness can bring profound changes to your personal life. As stress continues to exact a toll on everyday life, we are increasingly turning to ancient, meditative methods, which have been tested by science, to reduce stress and become more focused and healthy in our everyday lives. Jon Kabat-Zinn has been for decades at the forefront of the mind/body movement and the subsequent revolution in medicine and health care, both demystifying it and bringing it into the mainstream. In Coming To Our Senses, he shares his belief that every human has the capacity to mobilize deep, innate resources for continual learning, growing, healing and transformation through mindfulness. Woven into eight parts, Coming To Our Senses: Uses anecdotes and stories from Kabat-Zinn''s own life experiences and work to illustrate the realm of healing possibilities: Offers a remarkable insight into how to use the

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Book SynopsisA recent YouGov survey has revealed that 1 in 4 people worries about how angry they sometimes feel, or has a close friend or family member who has trouble controlling their anger. The UK is angrier than ever- we're the top road rage country in Europe and 1 in 2 Londoners experiences pavement rage on a daily basis.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: The Basics of Anger 9 Chapter 1: Anger: A Natural Human Emotion 11 Chapter 2: When Is Anger a Problem? Assessing and Understanding Your Anger 19 Chapter 3: Is Anger Damaging Your Life? 35 Part II: Dealing with Past and Present Anger 51 Chapter 4: Taking Immediate Action 53 Chapter 5: Avoiding Speaking Out in Anger 69 Chapter 6: Keeping Your Cool 79 Chapter 7: Letting Go of Past Anger 95 Chapter 8: Moving Forward: The Power of Forgiveness 105 Part III: Preventing Future Anger 115 Chapter 9: Adopting a New Outlook 117 Chapter 10: Saying What You Mean 129 Chapter 11: Owning Up to Your Anger 139 Chapter 12: Balancing the Effects of Your Temperament 153 Chapter 13: Using Anger Constructively 165 Part IV: Lifestyle Changes That Improve Your Anger and Health 183 Chapter 14: Managing Daily Stresses 185 Chapter 15: Managing Your Body Chemistry 201 Chapter 16: Getting a Good Night’s Sleep 213 Chapter 17: Looking After Your Spiritual Health 229 Chapter 18: Staying in a Good Mood 237 Part V: Managing Anger in Relationships 255 Chapter 19: At Work 257 Chapter 20: At Home and In Intimate Relationships 271 Part VI: The Part of Tens 285 Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Raise a Child to Have Healthy Anger Control 287 Chapter 22: Ten Anger-Freeing Thoughts 299 Chapter 23: Ten Anger-Freeing Actions 307 Index 317

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Book SynopsisExposing the self-help myths that make us all more miserable. This is what your psychologist would really tell youif he thought you could handle it!   This is the kick up the backside the self-help genre needs: an intelligent, provocative and thought-provoking expose of the modern myths that we're told make us happier, but in reality screw us up.   Clinical psychologist, Dr Stephen Briers shines a light into the dark corners of self-help and explodes the myths, false hopes, quack philosophies and unrealistic expectations it routinely advocates. It is a refreshing antidote to the `same old same old' approaches, offering a radical re-think of the way we approach problems in our lives, offering empowering new perspectives and expert advice on avoiding the biggest life traps. Dr Briers questions the perceived wisdom, shakes up the status quo, and encourages us to think again.  Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction: what’s so wrong with popular psychology anyway? Myth 1 The root of all your problems is low self-esteem Myth 2 Let your feelings out! Myth 3 Emotional intelligence is what really counts Myth 4 Let your goals power you towards success! Myth 5 No one can make you feel anything Myth 6 Think positive and be a winner! Myth 7 We need to talk… Myth 8 Whatever your problem, CBT is the answer Myth 9 You can never be too assertive Myth 10 Men and women live on different planets Myth 11 Your inner child needs a hug Myth 12 You can learn to do anything you want Myth 13 You’d better get yourself sorted Myth 14 You are stronger than you know Myth 15 You are a master of the universe! Myth 16 There is no failure, only feedback Myth 17 It’s all your parents’ fault Myth 18 You can heal your body Myth 19 You are in control of your life Myth 20 Married bliss: a matter of give and take Myth 21 Discover the real you! Myth 22 Make every second count Myth 23 We must all strive to be happy Epilogue References Bibliography

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Book SynopsisNow this classic in goal setting s back, reissued with a new introduction, a new cover, and a fresh new interior design!Trade ReviewPraise for Creating Your Best Life “A classic in goal setting.” —Mehmet C. Oz, MD “Caroline Miller brings together positive psychology research and hands-on exercises into a unique mix, a manual for defining one’s life goals and making strides toward achieving them." —Deepak Chopra “This powerful book brings together the latest scientific research on goal setting and well-being and presents it in an engaging way anyone can follow to create a better life.”—James Pawelski, PhD, Director of Education and Senior Scholar, Positive Psychology Center, University of PennsylvaniaPraise for Creating Your Best Life “A classic in goal setting.” —Mehmet C. Oz, MD “Caroline Miller brings together positive psychology research and hands-on exercises into a unique mix, a manual for defining one’s life goals and making strides toward achieving them." —Deepak Chopra “This powerful book brings together the latest scientific research on goal setting and well-being and presents it in an engaging way anyone can follow to create a better life.”—James Pawelski, PhD, Director of Education and Senior Scholar, Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania

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Book Synopsis''A beautiful blend of storytelling, science and practical tools. Smith uses her expertise to introduce true boundary setting tools to build (and rebuild) our relationships to others and ourselves.'' Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair PlayWhen''s the last time you felt as composed as you portray to your boss, family and friends? If there''s a discord between the two, you''re not alone. Humans are master pretenders - we often seem stronger, calmer and more mature than we really are, while the truth is we''re full of doubts and self-criticism that pushes us to borrow reassurance from friends, beliefs from strangers on the internet, or attention that, in the moment, makes us feel successful, but leaves us totally hollow and burnt out. Dr. Smith uses examples from her own life and the lives of her therapy patients to explain how we borrow confidence, calmness and beliefs from our relationships and offers solutions and steps fo

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Book Synopsis'Tells you how to duck and dive when the unexpected surprises are incoming fast and hard.' RUBY WAX'Fascinating...packed full of practical advice on how to help you survive and thrive in an uncertain world.' MICHAEL MOSLEYDiscover how expanding and improving your mental agility can transform your life, bolster your resilience, and foster success.There is no one-size-fits-all solution to achieving your goals. But those who navigate life and its challenges most successfully all have something in common: they know how, and when, to switch between different approaches. In other words, they have mental agility.Professor Elaine Fox, a world-leading psychologist and performance coach has witnessed this time and again. In Switchcraft, she draws on 25 years of scientific research and coaching experience to develop a step-by-step guide to nurturing the skills you need to come out on top in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.'This book provides straightforward valuable tools and processes for people who have their own hurdles to overcome.' Sally Gunnell OBEOlympic Gold Medalist'Full of important insights...She shows how adopting a few key skills can transform your life in profound ways.' Mark WilliamsProfessor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to embrace the life-changing potential of your dreams? This unique, first-of-its-kind oracle deck offers 48 proven dreamwork rituals, powered by the potent energy of the moon to unlock your nocturnal intuition.Your dreams offer a gateway between your conscious waking life and your subconscious dreaming state. The 48 cards in this deck encourage you to explore the profound messages they can offer, gently guiding you to a more fulfilled and meaningful life. The accompanying booklet provides proven dreamwork rituals for each card alongside more tools that can be used to train your brain to recall your dreams and their precious wisdom more easily.The cards are powered by the potent energy of the moon and its key phases, to help you unlock your nocturnal intuition. By performing the dreamwork rituals in the moon phase featured on each card you can significantly enhance their power.Let your dreams be your guide.

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Book SynopsisDID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE KIDS WHO FOUND A FERRARI BURIED IN THEIR GARDEN? WHAT ABOUT THE MAN WHO SUED SATAN? DO YOU KNOW THE LEGEND OF THE BUNNY MAN? Strange happenings, unsolved mysteries and seemingly supernatural events have gripped and shocked us for centuries, passed from person to person in whispers in classrooms, tales around the campfire and idle gossip among friends. Whether they’re based on a grain of truth or a complete flight of fancy, the myths, legends and weird tales contained within this book will take you on a fascinating journey to the outer limits of plausibility, and dare you to believe the unbelievable.

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Book SynopsisHundreds of thousands of people have read Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life to identify the things that are most important to them and give focus and direction to their lives. Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens finally brings these essential skills to teen readers, presenting a comprehensive acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), positive psychology, and emotional intelligence plan for moving past depression, anxiety, unhealthy behaviors, and simple self-doubt.This engaging book follows the journey of the characters Jess and Sam as they learn to control their impulses and focus on becoming the captains of their own ship. Readers come to see their dreams clearly and take steps to make them happen, even though these actions may risk criticism from others and cause them to feel temporarily embarrassed or afraid. By learning that feelings do not need to be translated into actions, teens learn to see their lives in the long term and gain self-control and emotion regulation skills that will serve them well as they move into adulthood.

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Book SynopsisBringing together cutting-edge research from psychology and neuroscience, Kathleen Taylor puts the brain back into brainwashing and shows why understanding this mysterious phenomenon is vitally relevant in the twenty-first century.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition A magisterially detailed survey... Taylor is never less than direct and engaging. The subject may be difficult but the writing never is. With no hint at all of academic pretension, this is a model of how to make hard science accessible without rendering it impossibly watered down or patronising. This is an outstanding book. Academic researchers and human rights professionals will find it a goldmine of relevant research and information. And anyone else interested in psychology will find it a thrill. * Focus Magazine 12/2004 *The book is to be commended. Taylor writes engagingly. * THES *I can't remember when I last encountered such a thoroughly argued book which was also so accessible. A miracle of cogency. * Morning Star *An ambitious and well-written study * The Guardian *Table of ContentsPART 1: TORTURE AND SEDUCTION; PART 2: THE TRAITOR IN YOUR SKULL; PART 3: FREEDOM AND CONTROL

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Book SynopsisThis is a book that celebrates the most neglected but valuable emotion we can feel: melancholy. Melancholy isn’t depression or anger or bitterness, it’s a serene, accepting, gentle, wise and kindly response to the difficulties and occasional misery of being alive. It steers an ideal mid-way course between despair on the one hand and naïve optimism on the other. But melancholy is a well-kept secret. Those who feel the pull of melancholy moods tend to stay quiet about their tastes. We don’t often hear melancholy being celebrated or accorded the respect that it deserves. Melancholy languishes unexplored in a hyper-competitive, noisy, frantic age. And yet the emotion heartily deserves exploration, it is one that leads to reflection and thoughtfulness. This book carefully collects and interprets a selection of the most universally recognisable melancholy states of mind, and thereby renders us less confused by our precious yet elusive feelings. We hear, among other things, about the melancholy of Sunday evenings and the melancholy of adolescence, the melancholy of high summer and the melancholy of crushes. This book offers a varied portrait of melancholy and it’s range of emotions, leading the reader to both insight and self compassion.

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Book Synopsis* BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK * 'A joyously life-enhancing book [that] shatters the myths about ageing' Daily Mail Carl Honoré captured the zeitgeist with his international sensation, In Praise of Slow. In Bolder, he introduces us to another rising movement: a revolution in our approach to ageing.   Ageing is inevitable. In this time of longer lifespans, however, we have the potential to age better than ever before. Having travelled the globe to meet the pioneers who are redefining ageing, Carl Honoré explores the cultural, medical and technological trends that will help us make the most of our longer lives. He shows us that the time has come to cast off prejudices and blur the lines of what is possible at every age. We can tear up the old script that locks us into learning in early life, working in the middle years and pursuing leisure with whatever time is left at the end. InstTrade Review'A joyously life-enhancing book [that] shatters the myths about ageing' * Daily Mail *'Honoré is a verbal magician, conjuring concepts with no new idea too complex to capture….Easy to read, the book canters along' * Sydney Morning Herald *'Bolder makes some thought-provoking proposals…[it] is about age, but it is not a book for the old' * The Times *'Informative…In dark times, Bolder is a book that really does look to the future with optimism' -- Alastair Mabbott * Glasgow Herald *'With grace and elegance, Bolder reveals the unexpected beauty of growing older' * Reader's Digest Book of the Month *'Uplifting' * The Lady *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBFF? ... inspired me to try to be braver about confronting niggling issues with friends in future. -- Helen Brown * The Telegraph *Claire's writing is as clever as it is kind - cheering, wise and reassuring. BFF is like having a best mate on your bookshelf, and I'll be giving it to all of the women I love! -- Daisy Buchanan * author of Careering, Insatiable and How to Be a Grown Up *Having seriously struggled with friendship over the years, I picked up this wonderful book feeling like an imposter and put it down feeling hugely relieved. Claire Cohen calmly and brilliantly irons out the shaming crinkles in how we can think about female friendship, reframing it with analysis, understanding, and appreciation. This terrific book more than stands its ground against the tyrannical memories of Forever Friends merchandise while making a heartening case for a portfolio of friendship types. -- Kat Brown * editor of No One Talks about This Stuff *GRAZIA SUMMER READ. With input from psychologists, experts and women's women like Jane Garvey and MP Jess Phillips, Cohen interrogates the myths and pop culture tropes around female friendship and highlights the pressure points. -- Summer reads * Grazia *

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Book SynopsisHow can you attain your goals, discover the real you, and be your best self? By getting outside your comfort zone - by trying new things, facing your fears and broadening your world. This book shows you how to do just that. Living inside your comfort zone is...well...comfortable. But living there for too long can leave you feeling trapped, with your dreams, passions and desires seemingly moving further and further away. In these 101 true, inspirational stories, people just like you explain how they got un-stuck - how they got outside their comfort zones in ways both big and small, and how this empowered and energized their lives.

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Book Synopsis'ESSENTIAL' —The New York Times Have you ever wished you could just stop eating the cake, even as you put another forkful in your mouth? Have you ever wondered why exactly you are still eating chips when you are definitely full? This book has the answers. The Hungry Brain isn’t about denying yourself the food you love, or never eating pudding again, but the bottom line is that we often eat too much and don’t really know why; Guyenet will help the reader to understand exactly why – and more importantly, what to do about it.‘Many people have influenced my thinking on human nutrition and metabolism, but Stephan is the one person who has completely altered my understanding of why we get fat.’Robb Wolf, author of the New York Times bestseller The Paleo Solution'For those interested in the complex science of overeating, it is essential'The New York Times

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Book SynopsisWhether it manifests itself as worry, fear, rumination, obsession, compulsion, or shyness, anxiety is everywhere, and it causes no end of trouble for just about all of us. But at its core, anxiety serves an important purpose: to neutralize uncomfortable ambiguities. This book begins with a whirlwind tour of anxiety: what causes it, what we think about it, and what it might look like. Then the book looks at some of the approaches to treating anxiety and poses an intriguing question: What if you don't need to get rid of anxiety in order to live a terrific life? Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong approaches this breakaway hypothesis through the mechanisms of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and presents a series of thinking points and short games readers can do to easily and effectively begin to incorporate ACT techniques into their lives. This book is not a full-scale self-help approach for someone with serious anxiety problems, but an easy way for readers who have wrestled with worry, fear, and shyness to put those feelings into perspective and focus instead on what they want to do in life. This book will help readers foster the flexibility they need to keep from succumbing to the avoidant forces of anxiety and open themselves to the often uncomfortable complexities and possibilities of life.

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Book Synopsis'Put down your current book and start reading this. Dr Soph delivers with her deep knowledge and disarming approach. A great book that we could all learn from' - Dr Julie Smith (@drjulie)'Life-changing - everyone should know this stuff' - Nicole Vignola (@nicolesneuroscience) -------------------Five reasons you’re stuck – and what to do about it – by the psychologist and Sunday Times bestselling author, Dr Sophie Mort. Do you feel stuck in a rut and that you keep getting in your own way? Or maybe you have an idea of the version of yourself you want to be – self-assured, happy and thriving – but getting there seems impossible? Drawing on her expertise as a clinical psychologist with a masters in neuroscience, Dr Sophie shares the science of habit formation to help you understand your patterns of behaviour and start living the life you want. PaTrade Review'Un(Stuck) is a wonderfully crafted, highly accessible book for anyone who feels lost or trapped in a cycle they’re struggling to break free from.' -- Joshua Fletcher (@AnxietyJosh)'This book will set you free to live a more intentional and fulfilling life.' -- Emma Reed Turrell'Put down your current book and start reading this. Dr Soph delivers with her deep knowledge and disarming approach. A great book that we could all learn from' -- Dr Julie Smith'An utterly brilliant guide on how to break cyclical patterns that keep us stuck. This must-read by Dr Dophie Mort is no doubt going to change many people's lives. It has certainly made me want to put in the work to become (un)stuck! Read this book and learn from one of the leading names in the self-help industry.' -- Nicole Vignola'Sophie Mort has produced a wonderfully rich book, full of practical wisdom. Everything she says is grounded in understanding the hidden fears and subtle habits of mind that get us stuck in feelings of distress and disconnect. She brings her skills as a clinical psychologist to show, with clarity and compassion, how we can find freedom again.' -- Mark Williams, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford; co-author of Deeper Mindfulness.

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Book SynopsisForgiveness is easier said than done and is one of the most difficult personal issues to deal with. When people fail to forgive, it damages - often ruins - relationships, causes stress and other health problems and can turn life and work into a prison of the mind. Without forgiveness, anger and bitterness become a cauldron of poison. The anger doesn''t go away - it just gets worse.In DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR ... FORGIVE, Joyce Meyer helps the reader transform the simple phrase ''I forgive you'' into a statement of true meaning that can take relationships to a deeper level.By addressing where the need to forgive comes from, Joyce teaches readers to understand the importance of forgiveness, rather than letting anger''s destructive forces take over their lives.

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Book SynopsisMore than twenty years ago, Jon Kabat-Zinn changed the way we thought about awareness in everyday life with his now-classic introduction to mindfulness, Wherever You Go, There You Are. He followed that up with 2005''s Coming to Our Senses, the definitive book for our time on the connection between mindfulness and our well-being on every level, physical, cognitive, emotional, social, planetary, and spiritual.Now, Coming to Our Senses is being repackaged into 4 smaller books, each focusing on a different aspect of mindfulness, and each with a new foreword written by the author. In the fourth of these books, Mindfulness for All (which was originally published as Part VII and Part VIII of Coming to Our Senses), Kabat-Zinn focuses on how mindfulness really can be a tool to transform the world--explaining how democracy thrives in a mindful context, and why mindfulness is a vital tool for both personal and global understanding and action in these Trade Review'Jon Kabat-Zinn is one of the finest teachers of mindfulness you will ever encounter.' -Jack Kornfield, PhD, author of No Time Like the Present - Hachette Books

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Book SynopsisLionel Messi and the Art of Living is a bold and insightful examination of a world-famous sporting hero's career from an entirely new perspective, providing a context extending far beyond the football field. The idea that sports stars are role models is a cliche, but it is also true in a way that is rarely appreciated. Although the details of Messi's story are already well known, The Art of Living examines afresh and anew his highs and lows, his successes and failures, his ongoing evolution and his endless struggle to succeed. It encourages us to consider, to analyse and - above all - to think about Messi's career from a different viewpoint, understanding how his journey can be related to our own lives on a meaningful and impactful level. Containing exclusive, illuminating interviews with deep thinkers and high achievers from a number of different fields, this book delivers a fresh and inspiring approach to a global icon, ensuring that you will never look at Lionel Messi - or life - in the same way again.

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Book SynopsisA senior Buddhist teacher offers fundamental body-based meditation practices that prove enlightenment is as close to you as your own bodyMany of us experience life through so many conceptual filters that we never recognize the freedom and joy that are inherent in us—and are in fact the essence of who we are. We can grow old not realizing that one of the most powerful tools to escape the painful knots we tie ourselves in is, literally, at our fingertips: our body.   With The Awakening Body, Reggie Ray cracks open the shell of the mind-body dichotomy and presents six fundamental body-based practices that connect us back to who we really are. These practices cut through the mental fabrications through which we experience our world and lead us directly to the richness of living a fully present, embodied human life. This book includes a link to free downloads of recorded guided practices.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2022 Book Prize from the Society for Personality and Social PsychologyToday, more than ever, we are aware of the power of personality. Are we introverts, extroverts, neurotic, open-minded? Psychology has always taught that there are personality types, some advantageous, some often seen as less so, and the common perception is that we''re stuck with what we''re given. The introvert will never break out of their shell, the narcissist will be forever trapped gazing into the mirror (or endlessly tweeting about perceived attacks on their brilliance).Be Who You Want argues that contrary to the old adage, not only can the leopard change his spots, he can swap them for stripes, and that he can do so to his own advantage. In psychological terms, although our initial personality type is moulded by a combination of genetic influences and early experiences, it is not fixed. It''s malleable, voluntary even. This book will tell the story oTrade Review'I'm not much of a lover of life coaching and personal growth books. But I found myself consuming Christian Jarrett's Be Who You Want with gradually increasing fascination and conviction. This is not snake-oil huckstering, or silly salesmanship but plausible and very convincing science. There are enough plums, cherries, raisins and sultanas in this delightful cake to inspire, surprise, motivate and enthuse anyone. Warmly recommended' - Stephen Fry'In this inspiring yet bracingly down-to-earth book, Christian Jarrett shows that positive personality change lies within reach. And since your beliefs about what's possible are central to what's actually possible, just reading Be Who You Want should get the improvements started' - Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking'Not many people realize the pervasiveness of personality, not only for your success at school and work, but also for your mental and physical health and even your longevity. In this insightful book, Christian Jarrett shows us how to disrupt old strategies and habits and shape our character for the better. A timely and empowering book, you'll never think about your personality in the same way again' - Scott Barry Kaufman, Humanistic Psychologist, host of The Psychology Podcast and author of Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization'There is no better guide to the psychology of personality than Christian Jarrett. Be Who You Want is fascinating and revelatory, identifying the many forces that have shaped us - and the practical ways to become a new person. Filled with compassion, wisdom, and optimism, it is essential reading for anyone interested in the science of self-transformation' - David Robson, author of The Intelligence Trap'It's not an exaggeration to say this book will change your life. Be Who You Want perfectly combines fascinating research, surprising stories, and personal anecdotes to explore how picking your personality can change your daily and long-term outlook. This book is a must-read!' - Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Indistractable'Jarrett makes a persuasive case that personality types are more malleable than we might think' - Tim Harford, Financial Times'Who among us hasn't wanted to make a change in our personality at some point in our lives? Be Who You Want gives us hope that we can upgrade ourselves and lays out a step-by-step plan to get us from here to there. In my more than 30 years as a psychotherapist, I have not found a more plain-spoken and instructive book on transformation' - New York Journal of Books'In this deeply researched and insightful book, Christian Jarrett shows that we are not, in fact, stuck with ourselves. Jarrett argues convincingly that we can and do change - indeed, whether we notice it in ourselves or not, we already are changing. The hopeful message of the book is that it's possible to change ourselves in positive ways, in ways that align with our core values, in ways that allow us, as he writes, to be who we want' - Melissa Dahl, author of Cringeworthy, and Executive Editor of The Cut'The good news is that personality is a skill, and like all skills, we can improve. In this optimistic book, you'll discover what's possible - if we care enough to change' - Seth Godin, author, The Practice'Dr. Jarrett's engaging writing style educates and entertains, even if you're someone who is mostly happy with who you already are. In Be Who You Want, he offers exercises, and insight, to give readers the power to build new habits and change in positive ways' - Elizabeth Loftus, Past President of the Association for Psychological Science'Personality is hard to change, but recent advances in science have shown that with the right tools and strategies it is possible to become a better version of ourselves. This wonderful new book will show you how' - Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Professor of Business Psychology at University College London and Columbia University'Jarrett's passion and encouragement will give readers the confidence they need to switch things up' - Publishers Weekly'Christian Jarrett has written a lucid, balanced, engaging and authoritative account of the promise of positive personality change. Richly researched and evocatively written, Be Who You Want provides a hopeful and nuanced message. This is essential reading for a general audience who may be puzzled and perplexed about their own personalities and those of people they care about' - Professor Brian R. Little, author of Me, Myself and Us'As a psychologist, it's rare that I come across a book that communicates the complexities of personality and behaviour change in a way that's both accessible and substantive. Be Who You Want does so in spades-with plenty of wit and warmth to boot! An intellectually thrilling and genuinely practical book that will show you how to harness the science of personality to change yourself for the better' - Nick Wignall, clinical psychologist and blogger

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Book SynopsisEvery day we make choices. Coke or Pepsi? Save or spend? Stay or go?Whether mundane or life-altering, these choices define us and shape our lives. Sheena Iyengar asks the difficult questions about how and why we choose: Is the desire for choice innate or bound by culture? Why do we sometimes choose against our best interests? How much control do we really have over what we choose? Her award-winning research reveals that the answers are surprising and profound. In our world of shifting political and cultural forces, technological revolution, and interconnected commerce, our decisions have far-reaching consequences. Use this book as your companion and guide for the many challenges ahead.''No one asks better questions, or comes up with more intriguing answers'' Malcolm Gladwell, author of THE TIPPING POINTTrade Review** 'Sheena Iyengar's work on choice and how our minds deal with it has been groundbreaking, repeatedly surprising, and enormously important. She is someone we need to listen to * Atul Gawande, author of BETTER and COMPLICATIONS *** 'No one asks better questions, or comes up with more intriguing answers * Malcolm Gladwell, author of THE TIPPING POINT *

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Book SynopsisThe author examines his alternative to Freudian psychoanalytic procedures, explains the procedure, contrasts it to coventional treatment, and describes individual cases of many different types in which it was successful.

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Book SynopsisWill Bowen is a minister in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been featured in People magazine, and has appeared on NBC's Today Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring visual guide to a richer life.  “If there’s a thinker to steal from, it’s Jessica Hagy.”—Austin Kleon, author of Steal Like an Artist and Newspaper Blackout How to Be Interesting is passionate, positive, down-to-earth, and irrepressibly upbeat, combining fresh and pithy life lessons, often just a sentence or two, with deceptively simple diagrams and graphs. Each of the book's more than 100 spreads will nudge readers a little bit further out of their comfort zones and into a place where suddenly everything is possible. It’s about taking chance—but also about taking daily vacations. About being childlike, not childish. It’s about ideas, creativity, risk. It’s about trusting your talents and doing only what you want—but having the courage to get lost and see where the path leads. Because it’s what you don’t know that’s interesting.  

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Book SynopsisIf your self-esteem is based solely on performance-if you view yourself as someone who's worthy only when you're performing well or acknowledged as doing a good job-the way you feel about yourself will always depend on external factors. Your self-esteem affects everything you do, so if you feel unworthy or your confidence is shaped by others, it can be a huge problem.With this second edition of The Self-Esteem Workbook, you'll learn to see yourself through loving eyes by realizing that you are inherently worthy, and that comparison-based self-criticism is not a true measure of your value. In addition to new chapters on cultivating compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love for yourself and others-all of which improve self-esteem-you'll find cutting-edge information on brain plasticity and how sleep, exercise, and nutrition affect your self-esteem.Developing and maintaining healthy self-esteem is key for living a happy life, and with the new research and exercises you'll find in this updated best-selling workbook, you'll be ready to start feeling good about yourself and finally be the best that you can be.

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Book SynopsisMoorea Seal creates an inspiring tool for list lovers everywhere to discover the keys to their own unique happiness and bring more joy and balance into their lives. This undated journal with 52 listing prompts, one for every week of the year, encourages readers to reflect, invest in themselves and ultimately transform their lives by figuring out exactly what makes them happy and how to add more of that into their lives. Each section (Reflect, Acknowledge, Invest and Transform) includes 13 listing prompts.Trade Review"For many of us, hearing the word 'list' probably conjures up a visual of a familiar grocery or to-do list...But as it turns out, lists can be so much more."--Amy Poehler's Smart Girls "Foster self expression and personal development."--Etsy Trend Watch "The perfect mix of Oprah slash Ellen slash Mary-Kate and Ashley."--Seattle Magazine "Each of the list prompts in this pretty, hardcover journal promises to help you find the key to your happiness and bring more balance into your life."--Buzzfeed"[Moorea Seal] cultivates beauty from the inside out -- all while at the helm of a massive media empire."--Livingly "Stunning." --In the Cat Cave"This little book...has been my best friend this year."--Adjusting to Adulthood "Foster self expression and personal development."--Etsy Trend Watch"You're probably using to-do lists wrong...[These lists] have incredible power beyond productivity."--Inc. "This journal encourages self awareness in 52 bite-size portions."--Barnes & Noble Blog "The prettiest positivity journal you'll ever see."--Bloguettes "[Guides] readers along the path to joy."--The Seattle Times"Productive journaling."--Fresh Jess "[Moorea Seal] provides the space to explore what supports, inspires and delights us."--Psych Central "[My] new favorite journal."--Story of My Dress "I've started opening [52 Lists for Happiness] up every morning with a cup of tea...to start my day off right."--Amanda Faye "You will delve deeper into your own understanding of what happiness truly means to you as you explore how to live a happier life every day."--Seattle Refined "Inspiring."--An Emerald City Life "An organized life is a Zen life, and this 52 Lists for Happiness makes for a great addition to any bedside table."--Bustle "Powerful."--425 Magazine "Buy it now." --The Petite Mrs. "Not only is this journal an emotional and self-reflective treat, but it's also a very visual and creatively-stimulating one!" --The Demure Muse "Absolutely love." --MSN Lifestyle "Bloom." --Popsugar "For nurturing a more introspective view on life." --Diary of a Debutante "We all want to be happy. And coincidently, making lists makes me happy." --The Triplet Farm "Uplifting." --La Vie Ann Rose "If you're a fan of lists, diaries, or New Year's resolutions, you'll love this journal filled with prompts based on happiness research." --Shape"Feel happier and more optimistic." --Bella Magazine"Ahh-maze-ing." --Brides"For the lucky people on your gift list." --Seattle Met"For the dreamer." --Desiree Hartstock"Great for those who are at a crossroads." --Coffee Cake and Cardio"My favorite." --Bigger Than the Three of Us"Focus on the good." --ClassPass "For more balance and Zen." --My Frugal Adventures "Loving this." --Sarah Tucker "My favorite!"--The Dainty Boutique "[How] I snap out of a funk." --Greatest Escapist "Practice being more optimistic." --Sweet Helen Grace "Reflect, acknowledge, and invest in yourself." --A Style Book "Infuse art, intuition, and joy into every day." --Barre3 "Personal." --Ava Lately "The simple things in life." --Odyssey "Gets you journaling each week." --Sweet Violet Beauty "Brighten dark days." --The Blog Market "[Will] help you focus on the things in life that bring you the most joy." --Best Products "Just in time for the start of a new year." --Bisouselle "We all could use more happy." --Not Without Salt "How to live a happier life every day." --Secret of My Dress "Really great." --NYC Recessionista "Daily devotional." --Preview "Daily reminders and activities to focus on the beauty of life." --TrialsnTresses "List [your] way to happiness." --A Little Leopard "The gift of writing." --The Street "For the ladies in your life." --Defined Designs "Awe-inspiring (never cheesy) prompts and gorgeous photography...Perfect for the New Year's Resolution junkie!" --Dearie Lovie "Take action and life a more inspiring and fulfilling life." --Andrea Crowder Fitness "Everyone deserves to be happy!" --Broke & Fabulous "Quick, easy and fun." --Chiara's Corner "[For the] list lover." --PR Couture "Your happiest year yet." --Inc. "The power of lists." --Books for Better Living "If 52 Lists for Happiness is anything like it's precursor, The 52 Lists Project it's sure to become a fun part of my year."--Art & Whimsy "Moorea Seal speaks so beautifully about pushing happiness to the top of the list"--Ruthie & Rose "If you're a fan of making lists, you'll love writing in this book."--The Blissful Mind "A tool for creating a more joyful life." --Yoga by Candace "The book helps you generate a ton of lists, all pointing toward joy and thankfulness. And the cover is gorgeous!"--Michaella Noelle Designs

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Book SynopsisThrough therapists and word-of-mouth, thousands have discovered this formerly out-of-print classic. This is because abandonment — stemming from divorce, breakups, death, or the loss of friendship, health, a job, or a dream — is a challenge faced in every life. No other workbook so directly and practically addresses this issue. Readers learn to face five stages — shattering, withdrawal, internalizing, rage, and lifting — with concrete recovery tools, including discovering and healing old, underlying issues; identifying self-defeating behaviors of mistrust and insecurity; and building self-esteem. While healing from heartbreak and freedom from pain are the goals of most sufferers, readers also lay the foundation for experiencing a renewed, perhaps better-than-ever, sense of self and a profound ability to love and be loved.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Tao of Coaching comes a book on how to motivate and inspire others - and yourself! Motivation is much more than just a few words of praise. It is an essential skill which anyone can learn, and with which you can have an indelible, positive impact on yourself and others. Yet most of us are never taught this crucial life skill. In this book, bestselling author Max Landsberg fills that gap, providing simple tools, tips and techniques that really work. One of the key points of the book is, you cannot motivate someone else if you are not motivated yourself. Landsberg examines what it takes to motivate yourself, at work and at home, as the basis for inspiring and motivating those around you.Trade Review'Successfully demystifies the murky world of motivation' - Ben Cannon, Goldman Sachs. `Few investments are risk free. Motivation is one of them. This practical and engaging guide helps to show you the way' - Adair Turner, former Director General, CBI.

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Book SynopsisCan you really tell a criminal by the bumps on his head? What does a memory look like? Can a machine think? Why are some people shy? Is it better not to feel so much? These are some of the many questions that have troubled the minds of some of the greatest thinkers in human civilization and are discussed in this comprehensive yet accessible introduction to psychology.The complex workings of the mind have fascinated mankind for centuries, but the key theories of psychology are often so complicated that it is almost impossible for the casual reader to understand. In Why We Do the Things We Do, Joel Levy unlocks the important studies and theories in a series of simple questions and answers that shine new and uncomplicated light on the important aspects of psychology. This book will demystify the key questions by tracking their origins in the writings of some of the most prominent thinkers in various fields, showing how these ideas and concepts have developed over time.With each section broken down into the key concepts, issues and arguments, considering how these ideas influence the way we all go about our daily lives, Why We Do the Things We Do will illuminate this fascinating subject.

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Book SynopsisSometimes I feel sad.Sometimes it's because I've lost something.Or because I'm hurt.Other times I don't know why I feel sad.I just do.Feeling sad is, unfortunately, a part of everyone's life, and there's not always an easy fix. This touching book helps explain to children aged 5-11 that they're not alone in feeling this way, and is especially useful for children who struggle to express their feelings.Trade ReviewSometimes I Feel Sad' is a charming, simply illustrated, little book, offering parents and teachers the opportunity to open up a dialogue with children about these feelings, and enabling reassurance that they are not alone in their sadness. -- Sarah Naish, CEO of the National Association of Therapeutic Parents[This book] makes me happy. And I like the ducks! -- Elijah, age 6Sometimes I Feel Sad is a small gem. Elegant. Accurate. Evocative. The message is simple yet powerful: there's no quick fix for sad but there are things that might help, and people who care. Small children will relate to this book. Bigger ones will, too. -- Dawn Huebner, PhD, author of 'Outsmarting Worry'Profound and perfect to help children reflect on sadness as a normal emotion... A really helpful way to get kids to think about feeling sad. The illustrations are gorgeous and relevant to any age. Great resource for a whole class to reflect on sadness and its normal place in all our lives! -- Betsy de Thierry, author of The Simple Guide to Child Trauma and The Simple Guide to Sensitive BoysThe simple pictures are so expressive, so telling of what is going on in the child's mind that the book becomes a model of information and a story at the same time. A wonderful and brilliant evocation of what it feels like to be sad and to discover that it is one of life's inevitabilities. -- HealthybooksIt's not always easy to encourage children to open up about their feelings, and even if they are willing to do so, they can struggle to express themselves, so books can be a big help to both child and adult. Feeling sad is only natural at times, and children should not feel there is anything wrong in feeling sad. This empathetic book, through simple text and expressive line drawings, helps explain to children aged 5+ that they're not alone in feeling this way, and the approach is especially useful for children who struggle to express their feelings. Simple and effective. -- Parents in TouchBook review by Kate, 6, and Amy, 2.Kate said, "I like that it says sometimes people feel sad and they've got to cheer up. Some people sometimes feel happy because they've got a happy thing to think about."When people feel sad they can read it and it might make them feel better because it's a happy ending. It says at the end 'because it means I'm not alone'. It's nice."When Mummy asked Kate who she tells when she feels sad, she said, "If a friend is nasty I tell the teacher or one of my family members and after we can solve it. Usually the other child is not mean to me anymore."Amy listened to Kate reading the book and loved looking at the bold colours. After reading the book, she began to play but got upset and came to Mummy to say, "Mummy, I feel sad!" So although Amy is very young and often gets frustrated when trying to express her thoughts, she clearly took something away from this book: that children should try to articulate their feelings and find a trusted person to share their sadness with so they don't feel alone - but ultimately, we all feel sad sometimes. Sometimes I Feel Sad is ideal for younger children, especially in an EYFS setting or for children who have difficulty in communicating their feelings. It provides a platform for useful discussion around feelings and how others react to your sadness. -- Education4Everybody Magazine

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