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Book SynopsisThis book explodes many popular myths about anger and includes important information, much of it new, about the causes, effects, triggers and behaviour patterns of anger and aggression: why anger is a natural 'fight of flight' response, and essential for our survival; what happens when we get angry; how excessive anger can inhibit physical and mental health, as well as general wellbeing; how to avoid common triggers for anger; how to predict anger outbursts in yourself and others; hy venting angry feelings will not make anger go away, and could in fact increase it; and, why talking about angry feelings rarely helps - especially for men.It also explores: the connection between anger and depression; how to inoculate yourself against stress and anger; the importance of teaching communication skills to people in order to convert anger impulses into controlled responses, particularly in children; a simple yet effective technique to use every day: the life model of effective communication; and, using body language to build rapport and lower the emotional temperature of a situation."The Human Givens Approach" series was launched in 2004 with How to lift depression...fast. This immediately became a top-selling book and consistently held the No.1 position for books about depression on Amazon for a year after its launch. In May 2005, "Freedom from Addiction" was published to critical acclaim and the most recent book, "How to Master Anxiety" (published in November 2006) has featured in many healthcare and women's magazines. Each book in the series explores a recognised psychological or behavioural problem and shows in clear, non-jargonistic language how to treat it effectively. They all include new knowledge not found elsewhere. Future titles will cover: psychosis, disturbed children, self-harming, workplace stress, antisocial behaviour, ageing, disability and saving families."Release from Anger" explains why rage and aggression is on the increase in our society and offers strategies to curb excessive anger in yourself and others - at home, in the workplace, in public and even whilst driving. Based on the human givens approach to psychotherapy, it contains science-based insights into human behaviour, our innate emotional needs and how to get them met so that you can control inappropriate anger outbursts. It deals with appropriate anger, anger as an addiction and anger disorders, including what happens when compulsive, angry outbursts are driven by 'molar memories', and the ongoing stress this can cause us all.Down-to-earth and easy-to-read, "Release from Anger" explains the difference between healthy anger and destructive anger, and why anger is a natural survival strategy. It goes on to give clear advice and practical examples of what to do when confronted with excess inappropriate anger, either your own or someone else's. It explains what happens, both mentally and physiologically, to our bodies when anger suddenly erupts and why 'angry people' die young. The book shows how effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal, can often unlock the trance-like state of anger and diffuse aggression in even potentially violent situations.The book is full of informative case studies - ranging from anger in children, autistic anger and anger related to workplace bullying - together with examples from psychotherapists' case books which show how they work with people suffering from anger disorders.

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive NLP Practitioner course manual ever written. A fully revised and updated edition, it contains the very latest in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, particularly with regard to the Meta-states model and the Meta-model of language. For all those embarking on Practitioner training or wishing to study at home, this book is your essential companion. Written and designed by two of the most important theorists in NLP today. CD-ROM title The User's Manual for the Brain Volume I CD, 99.99. Hardback title The User's Manual for the Brain Volume II, 39.50.Trade Review"The 'User's Manual For The Brain' by Bob and Michael is the best NLP manual ever written so far." Fausto S. Izcaray, PhD.

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Book SynopsisIdentifying your predominant personality-type changes the way you approach life. If you know yourself - and, equally important, if you understand other people - you can confidently tackle your career and your personal relationships knowing exactly where you are coming from - and what everyone else is seeking. What this book presents you with is a revolutionary framework with which to comprehend your own needs, and the needs of others. Based upon the concept of evolutionary psychology, it reveals the determinants at the core of our characters - those very skills and psychological attitudes that we have inherited from our ancestors.Trade Review"Warrior's, Settlers & Nomads gives you profound insights into yourself and others that will forever change the way you view the yourself and everyone you meet. Terry Watts teaches you practical and immediately applicable life strategies that will make your life richer and filled with meaning. Give this book to someone you love and keep a copy for yourself. Your world is about to change!" Kevin Hogan, Ph.D., Author of The Psychology of Persuasion and Talk Your Way to the Top.

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Book SynopsisThe Magic of Metaphor also gives you 16 suggestions for effective story telling, and advice on organization, style, and story-telling skills. This is an excellent resource for teachers.Trade Review"The Magic of Metaphor is one of the most richly rewarding books I have read in a very long time - every page you turn brings a new revelation, a new insight, a new understanding, in a simple and beautiful way. Images come tumbling out, and with them truths about ourselves: who we are, what we are, and most importantly, how the tools we need for life are to be found within each and every one of us." Richard Reed - Better Business

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Book SynopsisA reference and companion that will continue to serve you through your professional life. So what exactly is life coaching, and is it the career for you? The first task this book undertakes is to address these important questions, as it promotes a thorough understanding of what life coaching entails, and allows you to decide whether coaching really is the career you wish to follow. Once you know what to expect from life coaching, this book will lead you through a powerful course of applied Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques and exercises that will revolutionise your coaching abilities. These include: State Control; Rapport-building; Metaphor; Meta-programs; and Meta-language. The Life Coaching Handbook also introduces the Spiral Coaching model, an exciting new coaching tool that involves identifying and utilising people's thinking patterns. An invaluable guide for professional life coaches, NLP practitioners, Human Resources and training professionals and counsellors, this book is the essential read for the would-be life coach. As you read this handbook you will begin to think, feel and act like a coach. From there, it is one small step to being a brilliant, professional life coach. For life.

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Book SynopsisExperiencing claustrophobia can be terrifying. Each person who is claustrophobic copes with their fears differently - some by struggling to manage their anxieties and panic, and others by limiting their lives to avoid enclosed spaces, like tube-trains, lifts, tunnels, car-washes, MRI scans, loo's on planes, or even wearing a crash-helmet. Some people find their fears embarrassing or shameful, and worry what others may think of them, when they have to "just get out" of small or crowded places. In this sensitive and insightful book, therapist and consultant Andrea Perry speaks honestly of her own experiences, as well as drawing on the views of others whose claustrophobic feelings have affected their lives. She paints a powerful picture of the challenge of dealing with claustrophobia on a daily basis, looking at how people manage, whether it is possible to overcome the anxiety, and what others can do to help friends, family and colleagues to cope. She even manages to find the humour in what can be a truly frightening experience, and controversially, presents claustrophobia not simply as an irrational response, but as a deeply human rejection of being electronically controlled in the confined spaces of an increasingly technological world. She also claims that many businesses are losing customers through not understanding people's fear of confined spaces and provides concrete suggestions as to what designers, architects and a wide range of public and private service providers can do to help.

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In business, if your team were to share the same vision, direction, and values that you do, how much easier would it be to drive your business forward, and create powerful and favourable impressions on your clients? You and your entire team would be operating as one, moving with confidence and commitment towards a set of common goals.In education, how much more satisfying would your teaching be both for you and your students - if you were able to: explain ideas more easily, more memorably, and more powerfully? create an environment to which all your students wanted to contribute and belong? motivate your students with a desire for life long learning? Our greatest teachers, artists, and leaders all use varieties of anecdote, story, parable, case history, and metaphor to put across their 'message' in powerful and highly memorable ways. This follow up to Nick's bestselling The Magic of Metaphor (click here to view title) explores the power of story to inspire, inform, and transform people's lives. With a particular emphasis on leadership in the very broadest sense of the word, the stories in this collection offer inspiration, inner knowledge, and wisdom. Stories and metaphors are incredibly powerful vehicles through which real change and compassion can be generated in the world, and can be used to influence, motivate, and lead others with elegance and integrity.

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Book SynopsisWe all get angry, and perhaps never before in the history of the world has there been so much anger, resentment and peace-lessness in the hearts of men and women. And perhaps never before has there been so little forgiveness. There is a journey we all need to make, from anger, to peace, to forgiveness. Anger always destroys, peace always restores, and forgiveness always heals. This little book explains the journey, the steps you can take to make it happen for you. It comes from a spiritual perspective, because losing our anger entirely means a more profound change in our lives than re-directing it or adopting quick-fix techniques. There is a truth about anger, and it is simple. And in your heart you already know it. This will help you remember.

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Book SynopsisStuck in a rut? Know what you want but don’t know how to get it? Feel like life is passing you by? Sick of getting mediocre results? Then enter the wonderful world of Liquid Thinking… A practical, jargon-free and easily accessible self-help book drawing on a diverse range of experiences and containing digestible lessons and exercises used by sports captains, charity leaders and business leaders. It is the only self-help book which has ever been endorsed by Sir Richard Branson, Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali, and Jonny Wilkinson. It is a brave man who starts his book on self development by quoting Jerry Springer and discussing the literary merits of the Joy of Sex; however, this is Damian Hughes to a tee. Combining his own experiences as a Manchester United football coach, HR Director and youth club leader with exclusive insights from Sir Richard Branson, Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali and Jonny Wilkinson, Hughes will help you to step forward to achieve your own special hopes, dreams and ambition. The books have been credited with helping people build their own houses, fight cancer and run marathons, so come on and be a fellow Liquid Thinker!Table of ContentsAcknowledgements About the Author Foreword by Sir Richard Branson Preface by Angelo Dundee Why Read This Book? 1 Sink or Swim 7 Are You a Drifter? 21 Thirst for Success 31 Liquid Go(a)ld 45 What Are Your Anchors? 53 Future Reflections 71 Turn Water into Wine 79 Deckchairs on the Titanic 85 Do You Swim with Sharks or Dolphins? 101 Stop Whaling 109 Go Fishing 117 Think in Water Colour 123 Swim Against the Tide 137 Dive In! Personal Postscript Recommended Reading Afterwords

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Book Synopsis?Tonight! On the couch with yours truly for the first ever world exclusive in depth interview with you. In this stunningly intimate and revealing feature you finally answer the questions that your public have been gasping like a shower of mackerel to ask.

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Book SynopsisKay Hutchison had a successful career, a beautiful home, and a loving husband until the day she woke up and said `I'm leaving'. Why on earth did she walk away from it all and turn to a host of weird and wonderful treatment in search of answers to a question she couldn't even articulate? Part memoir, part guide, this is Kay's journey of self discovery as she faces up to her darkest moments via homeopathy, astrology, silent retreats and reiki, whilst also dabbling in past-life regression, sonic therapy, shamanic retreats and many more along the way. My Life in Thirty-Seven Therapies is the frank, funny, moving and ultimately uplifting story of one woman's pursuit of happiness and inner peace.

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Book SynopsisMaggy Van Eijk knows where the best place to cry in public is: the top deck of a bus, right at the front. She also knows that eating super salty liquorice or swimming in an icy cold pond are things that make you feel alive but aren't bad for you.Turning 27, Maggy had the worst mental health experience of her life so far. She ended a three-year relationship, was almost fired (twice), went to A&E over twelve times, saw three different therapists and had three different diagnoses. But she didn't let that year stop her. Taking pen to paper, Maggy started writing lists. Lists to remind her when she's anxious or when the world won't stop spinning, that everything will be okay, whether it's starfishing her heart out in bed first thing in the morning, or just simply phoning a friend.In her brave and important book, with a brand new chapter, Maggy lays bare the true reality of mental illness in the hope it can help others come out the other side too.

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Book SynopsisOur societies are remarkably confident on the matter: affairs are terrible things and only fools, monsters and knaves would ever be involved in them. Those who are their victims deserve unending sympathy and access to a good lawyer. This stance may be clear, but it is not especially helpful or productive - given that, in reality, 1 in 4 of us are going to end up involved in an affair during our lifetime. This is a book written to increase our understanding of what is really at stake in affairs: it looks at why affairs happen and ventures beyond black and white caricatures. It delves into the question of what unfaithful sex means and why, despite the risks, it happens so often. Most importantly, the book seeks to help us through affairs, offering couples a better understanding of each other’s motivations and moods - and, where desirable, a way to save a relationship. We have for too long either openly condemned or secretly lusted after affairs: this, finally, is a chance to understand them.

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Book SynopsisIs there something holding you back from being at your best in your sport? You might be struggling with nerves and anxiety, confidence, motivation, or maybe facing a setback? Perhaps you have some strategies that work in the short-term, but the effects wear off and you are left in the same place as you were before. It's time for a new approach. One that challenges you to think differently, moving you towards achieving the things you desire most in sport and in life. Based on the scientifically proven techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Drop the Struggle takes a radically new look at the mental side of reaching your potential in sport. Written for athletes, coaches and anyone wanting to achieve more, it turns sports psychology on its head, providing a practical kitbag of ways to succeed. This book will teach you a sustainable way of dealing with difficult thoughts, managing your emotions and harnessing them to help you perform to the best of your ability.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I - Developing Your Skills Chapter 1 - Your Thinking and Observing Mind Chapter 2 - Play in the Now Chapter 3 - Drop the Struggle With Your Thoughts Chapter 4 - Accept Being Uncomfortable Chapter 5 - Do What Matters Part II - Applying Your Training Chapter 6 - The Confidence Choice Chapter 7 - Create the Energy to Succeed Chapter 8 - Embrace Setbacks and Failure Chapter 9 - The Onward Journey

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Book SynopsisThe SYSO System® is a one stop self-improvement system that can be applied wherever you are on your journey. You can change your life by following 7 simple steps, and the book’s practical exercises help you DO the changing, rather than just read about it. LEARN HOW TO... EXPAND YOUR AWARENESS MANAGE YOUR MIND TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EMOTIONS MEET YOUR NEEDS IN HEALTHY WAYS HAVE A CLEAR PHILOSOPHY ABOUT THE PURPOSE OF YOUR LIFE UNDERSTAND THAT EVERYTHING IS INTERCONNECTED RAISE YOUR VIBRATIONS Changing your life isn’t that complicated when you know how. START NOW. REALISE YOUR POWER. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LIFE.

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Book SynopsisThe struggle to maintain joy & a fulfilling relationship while coping with chronic illness and pain is a serious problem for millions of people today. Australian entrepreneur and health professional Karra Eloff draws on academic research and her own pursuit of joy in spite of suffering to bring this trailblazing, compassionate, low-energy and practical path to a remarkable new normal, for you and your chosen human/partner. On average, one in five adults suffer from chronic pain. In older people, the number rises to three in five. Most of these people don't realise they don't have to settle for a survival-based coexistence with their partner or bury their hopes for success and joy under a mountain of heat packs or duvets.Chronic illness or pain, according to Karra, need not hold you back from experiencing personal joy and success. It is possible to forge a path to remarkableto move the dial of a relationship challenged with chronic pain from embattled and exhausted to joyful and passion-filled. This is possible through small, practical changes that require little energy but make a big impact in the areas of: CommunicationMental healthIntimacyPersonal SuccessIf you experience chronic pain or love someone with a chronic illness this book is for you. If you are a health professional seeking practical advice for people with chronic pain, this book is for you.

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Book SynopsisBeyond Atomic Habits, a practical and evidence-based guide by a world-renowned researcher on hacking your habits for lasting change.If you've ever set a goal to start a new habit or break an old one and you fell off the wagon; if you've been in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, phone scrolling or alarm snoozing; or if you intend to do one thing but end up doing another, then you're in the right place.Why do you find yourself repeating unwanted patterns? What do you do when exhaustion creeps in and you lose your willpower? The good news is it's never too late to reprogram your habits. But how long does it really take and how can you make the changes stick?Leading habit researcher Dr Gina Cleo reveals revolutionary breakthroughs in behavioural science that will help you uncover how your brain works, and how to rewire it to make instant and lasting change in your life.Discover evidence-based techniques to break free from unwanted habits, master your motivation and navigate setbacks to achieve the lifestyle you've always wanted, no matter what stage of life you're in.Packed with practical insights, inspiring stories and surprisingly simple activities to try today, The Habit Revolution is your guide to a life magnificently remastered through the incredible power of habits.Trade Review'Inspiring, insightful and practical. Everyone needs to read this book.' Dave Hughes'Gina's transformative journey from trauma to self-efficacy guru is an inspiration that resonates with many. This book highlights the relatable challenges and evidence-based, practical steps to change our behaviour in ways that support our wellbeing. Her insightful and compassionate advice is worth keeping as a timeless resource to go back to, no matter what stage of our lives we are in.' Dr Magnolia Cardona, Associate Professor of Implementation Science at the School of Psychology, University of Queensland'In The Habit Revolution, Dr Gina Cleo reveals the secrets to lasting change. Her passion for empowering others is fuelled by her own lived experience and unparalleled professional expertise. This book will enlighten you and inspire you to live a life of positive habits.' Dr Oyungerel Byambasuren, Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: The power of habitsWhat is a habit?Why we form habitsHabits versus intentionsHabit triggersHow to create new habitsBreaking old habitsThe neuroscience of habitsMicro habitsWhere is my self-control?How long it really takes to make or change a habitThe recipe for changeMastering motivationDo something differentGoal-setting essentials and pitfallsDealing with setbacksConclusionAppendix: The finer details of motivational theoryAcknowledgementsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisIf you have ever been told that you''re & too sensitive''; if you''ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions - as if they''re controlling you and you can''t seem to dial them back; if you''ve ever reacted in a way that you''ve later regretted, but you simply couldn''t stop yourself at the time; or if you simply struggle to understand why you''re feeling the way you are, then this is the book you''ve been waiting for. Drawing on her years of experience as a clinical psychologist, Dr Zurita Ona provides a clear and simple roadmap for every & super-feeler'' on how to avoid being hijacked by your emotions. Using the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as aspects of positive psychology, you will learn how to distinguish between emotion-based behaviour and values-based behaviour so that you can step back from an uncontrolled emotional response and instead choose a more appropriate one. The result is an effective way to combat the feelings of loneliness and fear of abandonment so many super-feelers experience, as you learn to build and maintain strong healthy relationships, and to look within to identify sources of pain and struggle rather than placing outward blame. Along the way, you will become adept at skills such as self-acceptance, forgiveness, compassion, mindfulness, and conflict resolution. In the end, super-feelers will discover the truth that they are more than their emotions, and that no matter how intense the situation, they can always choose to act in a way that is consistent with their personal values, in order to experience fulfilling, loving and caring relationships.

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Book SynopsisIn this unique, profoundly inspirational memoir, Divorce Court star Judge Lynn Toler shares her mother’s wisdom for learning to conquer anger and become immune to insult.Toler credits her mother’s “rules” for life – a life that saw her grow up the daughter of a poor teen mother and endure a husband who suffered mental illness and alcoholism – with providing the grounding for her own success and happiness. Toler shows how the mindset of “a black woman who knew how to make things work” taught her the power of knowing how to manage one’s emotional business—lessons that this book offers in wrenching stories written in spare and graceful prose. My Mother’s Rules is an unforgettable book that will captivate readers with its illustrations of how to rise above the most difficult circumstances and find peace and success in life.

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Book SynopsisHow to Change Your Body provides an enlightening discourse on the missing piece of the mind-body relationship — our need for social connection. What if symptoms from some of our most common afflictions—everything from depression and anxiety to addiction and PTSD—could be traced back to a disconnection from our bodies?How to Change Your Body explores this provocative question through a rigorous yet playful collection of interviews with scientists, somatic workers, and artists from around the world to uncover the social-emotional aspects of so-called mental illnesses. Saga Briggs is our compassionate guide, pairing peer-reviewed research with moving personal vignettes about her journey away from alcohol dependence to draw a profound link between bodily awareness, social connection, and mental well-being. Interoception, regarded by some as our eighth sense, is fundamental to human health and, Briggs argues, lies at the heart of many techniques shown to improve our relationships to ourselves and others, including psychedelic-assisted therapy, synchronous movement, and energy work.Whether you are facing a mental health diagnosis or simply yearn for a deeper connection to yourself and your community, How to Change Your Body offers a potent antidote to alienation. Through remembering our bodies in all of their intricacy, we can increase our capacity for presence, reconnect with others, and begin to heal.Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTSForeword by Julie Holland, MD xiiiAcknowledgments xviiIntroduction xixPART 1: PREDICTING THE BODY 1Predictive Coding 3Interoception 6The Bodily Self 10The Possibility Space 14PART 2: DISCONNECTION 19Alexithymia 22Schizophrenia 24Stress 27Loneliness 29Addiction 30Anxiety 33Depression 35PTSD 37Eating Disorders 39Suicidal Ideation 42PART 3: CONNECTION 45Authenticity 47Kama Muta 50Peak and Transcendent Experiences 54Nature 59Body, Emotion, Action 68Attachment 73Social Interoception 80Empathy and Compassion 88Body Oneness and Movement Synchrony 93Mindfulness 96Trust 107Music 113Narrative 124Movement, Yoga, and Reiki 133Psychedelics 142PART 4: EXPANDING THE POSSIBILITY SPACE 149Agency 151Expansion 154Transformation 159PART 5: PRACTICES 163MAIA Scale: Multidimensional Assessmentof Interoceptive Awareness 165Interoceptive Connection Toolkit 168Attentional Strategies 168Flexible Switching 172Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy (MABT) 172Respiratory Practices 174Aligning Dimensions of Interoceptive Experience (ADIE) 175Somatic Practices 175Social Justice Approaches 177Practices from This Book 180Body Trusting Toolkit 181Glossary 187Notes 191Index 213

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Book SynopsisLao-tzu's Tao Te Ching, written 500 years before Jesus, offers timeless wisdom on existence. Dr. Dyer's book reviews translations and provides 81 essays on applying this ancient wisdom to the modern world.

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Book SynopsisDo you want to live a successful and fulfilled life? In this book, Alex Goldie helps you overcome the obstacles standing in your way. Alex Goldie helps people improve their mental health and confidence. His online videos have helped millions of his followers to improve their lives and overcome the obstacles that hold them back.Now, in his first ever book, Alex offers his ten key steps to help you stop getting in the way of your own progress. His advice includes:- Designing Your Timeline- Growing from Failure- Pulling Out the Weeds That Keep Growing Back- Building Self-Esteem- Being Your Most Authentic SelfUsing this and many other incredible insights, Alex shows you how to finally release what''s getting in your way and build the fulfilling life you want, changing yourself and the world for the better.

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Book SynopsisA treasure box of over 100 drawings to help girls and women around the world feel that anything is possible. A book for life.Trade ReviewWe can't get enough of this lovely little book here at NH. Through the hand-drawn character of Brave New Girl, we see that by using our creativity and our purpose we can lead a meaningful and happy life. The best thing about this inspiring creation is that you can dip into it for a pick-me-up whenever you're feeling low or lacking motivation to see what message she has to offer you. * NATURAL HEALTH *

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Book Synopsis''Brian Draper is Britain''s foremost popular spiritual thinker; he has no equals in linking the inner with the political and personal outer. This is a remarkably practical exploration of elusive yet core elements of our existence.'' - Oliver JamesThe beauty of mindfulness is that it''s incredibly simple both to ''get'' and to practise. And the results - increasingly backed by neuro-scientific evidence - are priceless: calmness and reduced stress, more creativity, greater awareness, compassion. . . And yet there''s a danger that mindfulness can be used in a purely consumerist and self-serving way to help people to become better adapted cogs in a still-toxic model of work and life. Brian Draper challenges us to live not just mindfully but soulfully. Not merely to be less stressed, but to flourish, dynamically and creatively - to be present - through living intentionally and compassionately.Trade ReviewWell researched... readable, accessible and user-friendly... I found Soulfulness the ideal treatment for my addiction to smartphones, and possibly to society's focus on a multi-tasking, non-stop working existence. * Families First *Brian Draper argues in Soulfulness that, beyond learning a few techniques for disconnecting from the real world, we need to learn to live not just mindfully but soulfully. * Church of England Newspaper *The author challenges us to live not just mindfully, but also soulfully. * Methodist Recorder *

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Book SynopsisCombat self doubt and become more assertive, successful - and happier. Have you ever felt like something is holding you back? That other people seem to breeze through life, but self-doubt and insecurity prevent you getting the things you want - at work, in family life or relationships? Well, fear not: no matter how low you feel it is possible to overcome vicious cycles in your mood and behaviour. This little book will allow you to change how you think. Dr Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar will provide you with the tools to build your self-esteem and boost your wellbeing, to realise your full potential and happiness. With practical exercises and techniques based on the very latest cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychology research, their friendly results-driven approach will give you a new sense of confidence in every area of your life.Praise for the This Book Will series:'Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books' Stylist'Top tips for making your life loads better.' Cosmo'The answer to all my problems.' Katie PiperTrade Review'Aims to give you the tools to understand why you feel, think and behave the way you do - and then to change it' Female First. * Female First *'Make-it-happen-manuals: the This Book Will series [...] has no cringey therapy-speak, just lots of clever strategies and practical tips' Zest. * Zest *'Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books' Stylist. * Stylist *'The answer to all my problems!' Katie Piper. * Katie Piper *Table of ContentsA note from the authors. Introduction. In Strict Confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Confidence. I Think, Therefore I Am. Fortune Favours the Brave. Actions Speak Louder Than Thoughts. Pride or Prejudice. Walk the Walk. Social Benefits. A Token of Your Esteem. Confidence Guaranteed. A final message. Further reading. Useful websites. Acknowledgements.

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Book SynopsisHow does Robin Hood hit the target every time? What is the secret of a good memory? How do you slip past guards in broad daylight? Are there simple ways of boosting creativity, health, and happiness? Bringing together wisdom traditions from all over the world, mind-coach Steven Saunders reveals the arcane tricks of Greek heroes, politicians, spin doctors, athletes, and salesmen. With illustrations by Matt Tweed, this book will help you develop in ways you never even imagined. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

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Book SynopsisNew from Helen Palmer, a leading teacher and practitioner of the Enneagram (San Francisco Chronicle), the first Enneagram book to give practical advice, in fascinating detail, on how to have the best possible relationships in love and business.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the mystery and wonder of lunar magic in this illustrated introduction to the enchanted world of the moon.Of all the celestial bodies, the moon brings with it the most mystery, beauty, and opportunity for cleansing renewal. In Moon Magic, author and witch Nikki Van De Car introduces readers to the astrological significance of the moon, and guides readers through spells, incantations, and renewing rituals associated with lunar magic. From honoring the Full Moon and New Moon to cleansing crystals and inviting dreams, explore the divine energy and enriching practices associated with this planetary body. 

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Book SynopsisA year's worth of fear-facing prompts and mottoes of encouragement will motivate you to jot down one thing a day and make a daily habit of thinking courageously. Each day is an opportunity to perform one small act of bravery; singing out loud, asking for help, admitting a mistake, pitching an idea, accepting a compliment, changing your hair, going for the prize, failing spectacularly and trying agin. This journal contains a year's worth of fear-facing prompts and mottoes of encouragement. It provides space to jot down daily examples of your own courage--the small steps that culminate in one bold year. Jotting down one thing a day, especially on fortifying subjects like gratitude and happiness, is an enormously popular journaling practice (one that is recommended by nearly every best-selling self-help author). Bravery is another key ingredient of self-actualization, so why not make a daily habit of thinking courageously? This journal is perfect f

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER ? Mental toughness, mental clarity, and mental health all have one thing in common: The journey begins in your mind. In this radical guide, the award-winning author of The Last Arrow illuminates a surprising path toward personal fulfillment and optimal performance.?Erwin McManus is the most brilliant thinker I?ve ever met.??fourteen-time bestselling author Jon GordonThroughout his thirty years of work as a mindset expert and leadership coach, Erwin Raphael McManus has been obsessed with these questions: Why do some people succeed despite having all the odds stacked against them? How do others achieve the unthinkable, only to watch their lives slip away? Are there mental structures for failure and success?McManus has come to realize that too many of us have ?near-life? experiences. We almost pursue our dreams. We almost make the decision that changes everything. We are always one choice away. If we want to live without regret, we need to make a mind shift?trading beliefs that limit our potential for ones that help us move toward optimal performance and pursue the success of being fully alive. We must move from a life of obligation to a life of intention.In Mind Shift, McManus brings together twelve mental frameworks that have helped some of the most accomplished people on earth create internal structures of success. Among them:? You have to choose between acceptance and uniqueness. If you are addicted to affirmation, you will become what others want you to be rather than who you were created to become.? You don?t need an audience. It?s what you do in private that makes you who you are.? Talent is a hallucinogen. It will make you believe that hard work and discipline are for everyone else.Sharing experiences from entrepreneurs, artists, professional athletes, and his own career, McManus shows us how to transform our thinking?and, in turn, transform our lives.

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Book SynopsisThe Leaping Hare Wellness Almanac guides you through the year with encouraging, beautifully illustrated self-care and wellness exercises, activities and reflections to boost your mind, body and spirit.Trade Review"An extraordinary and informative combination of instructional guide and 'how-to' manual that will have a very special appeal and value for anyone with an interest in Meditation and the subject of Transformative Personal Self-Help." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsCONTENTS January February March April May June July August September October November December

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Book SynopsisMindfulness in Knitting casts fresh light on this famously calming craft and reveals how the simple repetition of plain and purl can nurture wellbeing. Through personal anecdote and mindfulness exercises, this book explores how everyone can experience the joys of making and looks at the numerous benefits of taking up one of the simplest and most useful of crafts. Table of ContentsContents Introduction Chapter One Knitting, a Lifelong Structure for Learning Chapter Two Finding Our Place Through Yarn Chapter Three Knitting Sacred Spaces Chapter Four Knitting Circles & Craftivism Chapter Five The Gift Chapter Six Knitting & Self-Discovery Index Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisTake control of your life with Loop - a totally different approach to journaling. The first non-linear guided journal for self-care, Loop Journal can help you change negative thought patterns, break bad habits and start better ones, manage anxiety and stress, engage in constructive rather than critical self-reflection, develop better decision making and discover a more positive mindset.Loop's unique, science-based approach offers a brand-new method of journaling. Take 15-minutes, 2-3 times a week and choose your own personalised path through the four loops to discover new, practical tools for self-care.

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Book SynopsisEmbark on a journey of discovery, piece by piece. Featuring illustrations from Julia Rothman's book Ocean Anatomy, this puzzle is a captivating visual tour of oceans, above and below the waves. From the steep cliffs of the seafloor to the patterns and shapes of sea turtle shells to the animals that populate polar ice, this gorgeous study of the marine world will delight and enlighten every ocean lover.

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Book SynopsisPiece together a bevy of birds, nests, and feathers with this 500-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring charming illustrations from Julia Rothman's best-selling Anatomy book series. A flight of fancy for bird-loving puzzlers of all ages! As the high-quality, vibrantly colored interlocking pieces are assembled, a wonderful world of birds appears, along with educational labels identifying species and their habitats. Packaged in a sturdy box and including a mini poster of the puzzle for reference or framing, the completed puzzle measures 23 4/5 x 19. Learn how to identify different kinds of feathers, spot the difference between the eggs of a California Thrasher and Blue Jay, and understand the anatomy of a Blue Grosbeak; This puzzle is a hands-on educational challenge for adults, kids, or families anyone interested in birds and the wonders of the natural world.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Nathalie Lété's Enchanted World In a garden bursting with wildflowers, magic mushrooms, luscious berries and vegetables that smell of the earth, three rabbits sit and watch . . . and watch and watch, like characters in an old fairy tale. Piece by piece, retrace the magic of Nathalie Lété's imagination and revel in her breathtaking colors and imagery.Featuring: 500 full-color interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 23 4/5 x 19

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Nathalie Lété's Enchanted WorldHello, Bambi. Hello, Garden Gnome. And hello to the beetle who is saying Hello, my friend back. Walking into this woodland clearing is like entering a dream. Piece by piece, retrace the magic of Nathalie Lété's imagination, and revel in her breathtaking colors and imagery.Featuring: 1,000 full-color interlocking pieces Art print with puzzle image Finished puzzle is 19 x 23 4/5

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