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

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Book SynopsisOffers practical strategies for police officers to use on- and off-duty to improve wellness, strengthen ethical commitments, and boost resilience. The book demonstrates a research-based approach to dealing with the challenges faced in law enforcement, and provides personal and professional steps to take on-duty and off-duty to optimize your health.Trade ReviewBlue Linemagazine would like to make it known it fully endorses The POWER Manual…an absolutely crucial read to continue the work of building modern-day wellness in law enforcement and beyond. -- Rene´e Francoeur, Editor, Blue LineTable of ContentsForewordby Kevin M. Gilmartin, PhD Introduction: Achieving BalancePart I. Wellness Chapter 1. Physical Health Chapter 2. Cognitive Wellness Chapter 3. Emotional Wellness Chapter 4. Social Wellness Chapter 5. Spiritual WellnessPart II. Ethics Chapter 6. Commitment to the Noble Cause Chapter 7. The Guardian Spirit of Policing Chapter 8. Moral Distress and Ethical ExhaustionPart III. Resilience Chapter 9. Stress Inoculation Chapter 10. Growth Through Adversity Chapter 11. Self-Compassion & Positive Psychology Chapter 12. Closing Thoughts: Maintaining Balance References Additional Resources About the Authors

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Book SynopsisPsychologists Anne Hilde Vassbø Hagen and Joanne Dolhanty explain everything you need to know about your child’s anger and how to manage it.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Anger Can Be UsefulI. The Power of Anger Chapter 1. Constructive Versus Destructive Anger Chapter 2. Challenge 1: Anger as a Cloaking Device Chapter 3. Challenge 2: New Day, Same Old Anger Chapter 4. Challenge 3: Adopting the Stance of Anger Chapter 5. Challenge 4: When Anger Gets AggressiveII. Responding to Your Child’s Anger Chapter 6. The Art of Validating Anger Chapter 7. From Validation to Problem Solving Chapter 8. Troubleshooting While Validating Chapter 9. But I’m Not a Robot: Parents Have Feelings, Too Chapter 10. The Magic of ApologyIII. Setting and Enforcing Limits Chapter 11. All About Boundaries Chapter 12. Setting Limits Chapter 13. Giving Consequences Chapter 14. Troubleshooting While Setting Limits Afterword References Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisEmotional Freedom Technique is a new and innovative alternative therapy that is rapidly becoming the next big trend in personal growth and alternative health. It is a safe and non-invasive healing method for treating mind/body issues, based on tapping acupuncture points while you focus on a particular problems. Featured on Oprah and Dr. Oz and on numerous other programmes on TV and online, noted EFT expert and educator John Freedom teaches the basics of EFT to make change easy. Includes chapters on tapping to achieve goals and outcomes, tapping for career success, tapping for intimacy and relationships, tapping for peak performance, and tapping into better health.EFT has been shown to be effective in treating fears and phobias, performance anxiety, guilt, shame, self-sabotage, and other emotional conditions. It is also being used to enhance and improve academic and athletic performance, psychic and intuitive abilities, confidence and self-esteemTrade ReviewThis is a wonderful book - as joyously and generously facilitating as EFT itself. John Freedom writes as a seasoned veteran of the extraordinary field of 'energy psychology', a participant in this new paradigm of healing from its beginnings. He knows EFT thoroughly, and his guidance can be trusted. The amazing results described are true - and in line with the results reported by all who take the time to learn these methods. EFT is the most simple and user friendly of the energy psychology methods. As John states, EFT is the 'people's therapy' - safe and easy to use, with wide applications to both emotional and physical distress. Moreover, it is gathering impressive research support, published in respected academic journals. I recommend John Freedom's book both to those seeking effective self-help and also for professional practitioners who are learning EFT. * Dr Phil Mollon PhD, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Psychologist, Consultant practitioner in the British NHS. *This is a magnificent book! It will be of interest to anyone who wants to heal body, mind, or spirit, which is pretty much all of us. Whether you are well versed in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or just want to learn the basics, this book will give you the information you need to put these powerful practices into effect in your life. This is absolutely the best book I've read on the subject. It's easy to read, yet comprehensive in scope. This book will help a lot of people. * Jed Diamond, PhD, L.C.S.W and author of Source Power: Unleash Your Inner Vitality Through the Secrets of Energy Medicine *As someone who uses EFT in the world of elite sport performance, I can certainly lay claim to the positive changes that occur in the athletes I work with. This book provides lots of case studies, practical exercises and easy descriptors of how and why EFT works. As someone who likes easy books to read, this book is certainly right up my street and will hopefully help you to overcome your inner challenges. * Dr Mike Rotheram, Performance Psychologist with the GB Short Track Speed Skating Team and England Netball *John Freedom shares his knowledge of EFT in an easily readable and understandable voice that will inform and inspire both EFT newcomers and experienced tappers. This book is good to dip in and out of as I have done and will no doubt reward thorough study and complement other sources. I think this book would be ideal as a companion to sessions with an experienced EFT practitioner. * Gwyneth Moss *This is a great book. Easily accessible, it's filled with information, tips and case studies, so you can see how EFT works in the real world with real people. If you want to know about EFT and how to use it, this book is ideal. * Jaqui Crooks, EFT Master *Table of Contents : 1. Why EFT??? : 1. Why EFT??? : 1. Why EFT??? : 2. Approaching Energy : 2. Approaching Energy : 2. Approaching Energy : 3. A Short History : 3. A Short History : 3. A Short History : 4. Getting Past The Blocks : 4. Getting Past The Blocks : 4. Getting Past The Blocks : 5. A Short Recipe : 5. A Short Recipe : 5. A Short Recipe : 6. A Long Recipe : 6. A Long Recipe : 6. A Long Recipe : 7. But How Does It Work? : 7. But How Does It Work? : 7. But How Does It Work? : 8. Memories vs.Issues : 8. Memories vs.Issues : 8. Memories vs.Issues : 9. The Movie Technique : 9. The Movie Technique : 9. The Movie Technique : 10. The Tell-A-Story Technique : 10. The Tell-A-Story Technique : 10. The Tell-A-Story Technique : 11. More Easily Achieving Goals and Outcomes : 11. More Easily Achieving Goals and Outcomes : 11. More Easily Achieving Goals and Outcomes : 12. Treating Trauma and PTSD : 12. Treating Trauma and PTSD : 12. Treating Trauma and PTSD : 13. Treating Aches and Pains : 13. Treating Aches and Pains : 13. Treating Aches and Pains : 14. Additional Variations on the Basic Recipe : 14. Additional Variations on the Basic Recipe : 14. Additional Variations on the Basic Recipe : 15. Looking forward to the future : 15. Looking forward to the future : 15. Looking forward to the future

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Book SynopsisDo you want to be more assertive and get what you want in all aspects of life? Do you want to develop life-long confidence, greater self-esteem and a more effective communication style? This new Teach Yourself Workbook doesn''t just tell you how to become more assertive. It accompanies you every step of the way, with diagnostic tools, goal-setting charts, practical exercises, and many more features ideal for people who want a more active style of learning. The book starts by helping you identify your own preferred styles of learning and communication. It then helps you set specific goals to improve on; as you progress through the book, you will be able to keep checking your progress against these goals. Specially created exercises will help you boost your skills and communication so that you can reach your potential in any situation.Table of Contents : 1. Introduction: Scoping out the assertive communication style : 2. What type of communication style do you tend to use? : 3. What does assertive behaviour look and sound like - in theory? : 4. Getting to the root of the problem : 5. How can you choose your communication style? : 6. How can you stop sabotaging yourself? What is your story? : 7. Learning to say 'No!' - or 'Yes'! : 8. What part does your body play in being assertive or non-assertive? : 9. Being assertive : 10. How are you going to develop and maintain your confidence?

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Book SynopsisFormally The Headspace Diet, this book is designed to show you how to find your ideal weight in an easy, manageable and mindful way. It allows you to escape the endless diet trap by following simple yet potentially life-changing exercises in order to develop new effective habits and a much improved relationship with food and your body.The Headspace mission is to get as many people taking just 10 minutes out of their day to practise these powerful mindfulness techniques. Mindful eating is a key aspect of mindfulness and as you start to practise it you will notice profound results, both in terms of your shape but also your overall health and well being. Have you tried every diet going only to see the weight creep back on again? Do you feel guilty and anxious about eating certain foods? Or find yourself unable to resist that extra helping even if you''re not actually that hungry? Are you unhappy with your body and how it looks and feels? Now is the time to stop wTrade Review'Not really a diet book, more a menu for eating your way through life (and yes, it does include chocolate)'. * Mail on Sunday *'The expert's expert - Britain's top meditation guru' * The Times *'Andy Puddicombe is doing for meditation what Jamie Oliver has done for food' * New York Times *'THE HEADSPACE DIET takes a fresh look at how we've learned to eat'. * Press Association *One of the reasons it's so attractive is that it does not promise miracle weight loss.. It's as if I've been waiting for The Headspace Diet to come along. I did feel more in control around food than I had in months. But then, that afternoon, to my immense surprise I heard a voice in my own head. It said: "You are hungry. You probably need to eat a piece of fruit before you get really hungry and start looking for biscuits". I ate a banana. It doesn't sound like a big deal. But it was the most mindful banana I have ever eaten. It tasted good. * Viv Groskop, Red *The Headspace Diet from meditation guru Andy Puddicombe, guides you into a clam space using clear, engaging prose that will help you manage your relationship with food in a mindful, relaxed way. * aMuse *

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Book SynopsisPsychotherapist Jonathan Alpert wants readers to know one thing: you can face your fear and create your ultimate life - and you can do it quickly.You can find your dream job. You can end that dead end relationship and get the love you want and deserve. You can overcome perfectionism, procrastination, panic, worry, rejection, failure, excuses and even the people in your life who keep telling you that you can''t. You can turn your dreams into reality. You can find happiness, success and love. And you don''t need years of therapy or even medications to do it.Be Fearless is a 5-step plan that is guaranteed to transform the fearful into fearless. It''s based on a revolutionary formula developed by Jonathan Alpert and it has worked on countless of his patients whose amazing stories are told throughout the book.By teaching readers to use fear to their advantage and take important risks Be Fearless will make the impossible possible.

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Book Synopsis''Words are a big deal. They are containers for power. I believe that our words can increase or decrease our level of joy. They can affect the answers to our prayers and have a positive or negative effect on our future.''Joyce Meyer shows us how the words we use shape our well-being and that choosing the right ones could change our lives for the better! In CHANGE YOUR WORDS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE Joyce provides a series of guidelines for making sure that our words are constructive, healthy, healing and used to good effect. Topics include:- The impact of words- How to tame your tongue- When to talk and when not to talk- Speaking faith and not fear- The corrosion of complaints- Do you really have to give your opinion?- The importance of keeping your word- The power of speaking God''s wordIn a ''Dictionary of God''s Word'' at the end of the book, Joyce recommends dozens of scripture verses to read out loud as one way of using and claiming Trade ReviewChristianity Magazine feature interview. * Christianity Magazine *

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Book Synopsis'Want to lose weight? A decent night's sleep? Write a great novel or be better at internet dating? Well, the best way is establish a set of simple rules . . . A fascinating book' The TimesTrade ReviewThe authors' informative and fascinating manner reveals how we can create a handful of simple rules to use for particular situations. A solid guide to navigating a complicated world * Press Association *

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Book SynopsisBenedict Carey has been an award-winning science reporter at the New York Times since 2004 and previously worked at the Los Angeles Times. His 2010 article on study habits was the most emailed New York Times piece ever in a single day.

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Book SynopsisThe glory of growing older is the freedom to be more truly ourselves—with age we gain the liberty to pursue bold new endeavors and worry less about what other people think. In this richly illustrated volume, bestselling author and artist Lisa Congdon explores the power of women over the age of forty who are thriving and living life on their own terms. Profiles, interviews, and essays from women—including Vera Wang, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Julia Child, Cheryl Strayed, and many more—who''ve found creative fulfillment and accomplished great things in the second half of their lives are lavishly illustrated and hand-lettered in Congdon''s signature style. The perfect gift for women of all ages, A Glorious Freedom celebrates extraordinary lives and redefines what it means to gain wisdom and maturity.Trade Review"You cannot capture the beauty of being a woman coming into her own power without art. No one knows that better or does that better than Lisa Congdon. A Glorious Freedom captures the spirit of what it means to show up, be seen, and be free." --Brene Brown, Ph.D., author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Rising Strong "We hear all the time that women become invisible after 40, but not in this book. Lisa Congdon captures the beauty and humanity of getting older, wiser, and--in many ways--freer." --Andi Zeisler, cofounder Bitch Media

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Book SynopsisFull of quirk and whimsy, Things to Do Before a Monday provides 52 amusing activities to start each week in a positive and joyful way. Ranging from silly, irreverent ideas to self-improvement goals, each prompt encourages readers to shake up their usual routine with fun and attainable exercises such as volunteering at an animal shelter, cooking a favorite meal from childhood, building a pillow fort, or holding hands on a bike with a cutie. With humorous, brightly colored illustrations and inspirational actions, this little book is the cure for the Monday blues.

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Book SynopsisThis guided journal takes the cultural titan Truth or Dare and turns it on its head by pairing self-reflection prompts with action to challenge readers of all ages to dig deep and try new things, while quotes throughout empower and inspire. Every left-hand page features a Truth prompt, inviting readers to reflect on their life; and every right-hand page features a Dare prompt, inviting readers to take action in their lives. Includes 8 tear-out mantra pages, featuring beautifully illustrated and hand-lettered quotes from inspiring feminist icons that users can hang on their wall.

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Book SynopsisTrying to be perfect can get in the way of healthy changes you're trying to make. Learn how focusing on progress, not perfection, can put you on a path to success. It's easy to get wrapped up or lost while trying to achieve a goal, no matter what it isalways thinking about the finish line without appreciating the journey there. The steps you take along the way may be challenging, but if you take pride in each step you take, then the progress itself becomes as good as, if not better than, the goal.This timely 366-day journal includes simple prompts to help you learn to take it day by day; set realistic goals; identify constructive actions; and reframe past mistakes as progress. At the end of each week, take stock by tracking your thoughts. Inspirational quotes are interspersed throughout a cool two-color design.

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Book SynopsisThoroughly updated based on the latest science, this empowering workbook gives you the skills to overcome obsessional thoughts and compulsive behaviors--and live a freer, happier life. Leading OCD specialist Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz presents a step-by-step program grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the most effective treatment for the disorder. Vivid stories and numerous practical tools (which you can download and print for repeated use) help you: *Understand how OCD affects your mind and body. *Develop a customized plan for change. *Find relief from distressing intrusive thoughts. *Confront the situations you avoid--and discover a new sense of safety. *Break free of compulsive rituals. *Reduce anxiety and improve your relationships. The second edition is revised throughout with cutting-edge strategies for coping with unwanted thoughts that can't be eliminated completely, plus new learning techniques drawn from brain research. Ready toTrade Review"Winning your life back from OCD requires a trustworthy plan and sturdy support, and that’s just what you’ll get from the second edition of this workbook. You can rely on the guidance of Dr. Abramowitz, one of the world’s foremost authorities on this disorder. You will learn simple and effective tactics to counter the moves of OCD so that you can achieve a new level of freedom."--Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Stopping the Noise in Your Head "This book was the best tool we had when our adolescent son was fighting his OCD. We quickly realized OCD does not just happen to the individual, but affects the entire family. We needed to learn and follow an evidence-based treatment plan. Dr. Abramowitz outlines each step in a clear, concise way. The chapter on 'Putting It All Together' was particularly helpful. Dr. Abramowitz helps you create a 'battle plan' that is the key to winning the war."--Kim V., Jacksonville, Florida "The first edition was a masterpiece, and the second edition is even better. Dr. Abramowitz provides a framework for battling OCD that incorporates recent research and clinical advances. This book can help you overcome obsessions and compulsions and live the life you desire."--Eric A. Storch, PhD, coeditor of Understanding OCD “Hard to believe, but Dr. Abramowitz has improved on his excellent workbook in this terrific new edition. He explains complex issues in easy-to-understand language. All the steps to managing OCD are here."--Bradley C. Riemann, PhD, Clinical Director, OCD Center, Rogers Behavioral Health, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin -Table of ContentsIntroduction I. Getting to Know OCD 1. OCD 101: Learning about the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments 2. Analyzing Your Own OCD Symptoms 3. Understanding How OCD Works II. Getting Ready 4. Customizing Your Treatment Plan 5. Strengthening Your Resolve to Move Forward III. Your Treatment ProgramBefore You Begin 6. Challenging OCD at Its Foundation: Thinking Errors 7. Tackling Avoidance Behavior with Situational Exposure 8. Confronting Obsessional Thoughts, Doubts, and Images 9. Defying Your Compulsive UrgesPutting It All Together 10. Ending Your Program and Staying Well Resources

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Book SynopsisWinner of Red Magazine's Book of the Year 2019 'Raw, poetic and breathtaking' Fearne Cotton  'It is rare to find an author who writes with such authenticity, empathy and humour. I couldn't recommend this read enough. It will enrich your life' Will Young  'Poorna's beautiful, thoughtful writing is a gift of calm, laughter and stoic contemplation in an increasingly anxious world. Simultaneously earthed and sometimes ephemeral, this book is absolutely delightsome, compassionate, tender and a lesson to us all in self-love and nurture. I read it in a matter of days and started over again' Jack Monroe  Poorna Bell was sold the fairytale of life. That love wins the day. That marriage is the rescue to an otherwise unhappy existence. That children are the natural progression of any relationship. But really, is it? Are we actually being honest with ourselves about the expectations we have

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Book SynopsisFollow-up title to Heart Talk.

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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 SynopsisThere is nothing wrong with being shy - it is a natural emotion that everyone can experience. But if shyness is negatively impacting your life, The Shyness Workbook can help you grow your confidence.Shyness has evolved as an emotion over thousands of years and can be helpful in some circumstances. However, it can become a problem when it interferes with life goals, develops into social anxiety disorder or leads to ''learned pessimism'', mild depression and even ''learned helplessness''. In this way, shyness and shame often hold us back from realising our potential and from engaging with others wholeheartedly.This practical self-help workbook sets out the background to shyness - its evolutionary functions and why it becomes chronic in some people - and teaches skills and exercises to help you overcome problematic shyness.Using this workbook, readers will learn how to: Cope with shy feelings and debunk anxious thoughts DeveloTrade ReviewExceptionally well written, organised and presented, The Shyness Workbook is an especially recommended tool for DIY self-help/self-improvement studies in general, and having to deal with moderate to severe shyness in particular * Midwest Book Review *

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Book SynopsisEvery life-changing experience, be it the loss of a function, a job or a friendship, or the death of a loved one, can be excruciating. Illness can forever alter our life and our abilities. And what makes it even more challenging is that many other people might fail to understand how challenging our adjustment to normalcy might be. Because there is no normal in these experiences. How can there be?When people hear the word acceptance, they might assume that it means being OK with what happened in the past or with how things currently are. In fact, there is a difference between acceptance and feeling good about what happened - acceptance means allowing yourself to feel whatever emotions naturally come up in response to what you are going through. It means acknowledging the reality of the pain, even though in an ideal world, it shouldn''t be that way.This therapeutic and comforting self-help guide will help you: Give yourself the permission to griTrade Review'This extremely well written book grabs you from the first pages and walks you through the challenges of some of life's most painful moments. It addresses that core question that all of us fear, but may not even realise is there, looming over us, until life happens: what will we do when nothing we do will do. Here's the beginning of an answer: read this gentle, strong and very wise book' Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and author of A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters

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Book SynopsisMost of us know about extreme highs or lows. For some people, however, emotional extremes can seriously disrupt our lives, either because they happen too frequently or because the mood swings are intense and accompanied by other symptoms of depression or mania, such as changes in energy and activity levels.This valuable self-help guide teaches tried-and-tested strategies that will help anyone troubled by mood swings to effectively identify and manage their moods, and achieve a more stable and comfortable emotional balance. It includes:- Information on depression and mania- A step-by-step, structured self-help programme and monitoring sheetsOvercoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical.READING WELLThis book is recommended by the national Reading Well scheme for England and Wales, delivered by the Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Trade Review'This is an excellent self-help book ... clear, user-friendly, encouraging and non-condescending. I would recommend [it to] my patients' Dominic Lam, Institute of Psychiatry, London, British Journal of Clinical Psychology

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Book SynopsisJust the facts for coping with the after-effects of a brain injuryAcquired Brain Injury (ABI) usually refers to people who have suffered a head injury or stroke but also includes those who have had brain tumours, an anoxic injury (where the brain has been starved of oxygen) or brain illnesses like encephalitis and meningitis. After an ABI, the brain undergoes a very slow healing process before improvements slow down and eventually plateau. This is different to other forms of brain conditions where the journey is more of a deteriorating one over time.ABI is commonly called ''a hidden disability'' as it can easily be missed or misunderstood by others. Also it can significantly affect those close to the person and therefore it is frequently called ''a family affair'' too. As the issues are often hidden, complicated and affect patients and families alike, this book can act as a roadmap to help y

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Book SynopsisDecades of research show that strong relationships are at the very top of the list of what makes us happy and what helps us live long and healthy lives. Yet, we receive relatively little guidance when it comes to developing and nurturing our friendships as adults.    This book unlocks the secrets to thriving social relationships and reveals the formula to create deep bonds and extraordinary connections. It contains more than forty exercises and techniques originating from authentic relating, non-violent communication, functional analytic psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and much more.   What makes some friendships last while others fade away? How can we deepen our connection with an acquaintance or someone we have known for years? How can we manage conflicts so that our friendships are not weakened but rather strengthened by them? When can and should we break up with a friend? All of these and more questions are answered and illumTrade ReviewI loved reading this book. A very powerful and practical approach to building and deepening friendships - choc-a-block full of great ideas and strategies. Highly recommended! -- Dr Russ Harris, bestselling author of * The Happiness Trap *

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Book SynopsisThis book will help you to understand your sleep cycle, and learn techniques to get back to a better night''s sleep. Written in a friendly, engaging (and jargon-free!) style, this self-help guide encourages interactive reading through sleep diaries, illustrations and worksheets. Case studies illustrate the use of the sleep therapy and demonstrate how you can gradually work through your sleep problems.The How to Beat series of books has emerged from recent, revolutionary healthcare service innovations which have made effective psychological treatments available to more people than ever before. The books are designed to allow those who experience common mental health problems to either help themselves to recover or get the best possible benefit out of their contact with health professionals. They contain easy to understand treatments drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) which is recommended by the scientific evidence. They are written by authors with considerable exp

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Book Synopsis''The Minimalists show you how to disconnect from our conditioned material state and reconnect to our true essence: love people and use things. This is not a book about how to live with less, but about how to live more deeply and more fully.'' Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk''Joshua and Ryan have penned an urgent manifesto for the growing movement away from the material and towards the meaningful. An important book for our current moment.''Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of A World Without Email and Digital Minimalism AS SEEN ON THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARIES MINIMALISM & LESS IS NOW How might your life be better with less? Imagine a life with less: less stuff, less clutter, less stress and debt and discontent - a life with fewer distractions. Now, imagine a life with more: more time, more meaningful relationships, morTrade ReviewThe Minimalists show you how to disconnect from our conditioned material state and reconnect to our true essence: love people and use things. This is not a book about how to live with less, but about how to live more deeply and more fully. * Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk *Joshua and Ryan have penned an urgent manifesto for the growing movement away from the material and towards the meaningful. An important book for our current moment. * Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of A World Without Email and Digital Minimalism *Praise for The Minimalists * : *Sincere prophets of anti-consumerism. * The New Yorker *The Minimalists speak eloquently about the spiritual, emotional, and financial liberation that can come with shedding your addiction to excess stuff. They are not monks, and they are not living on one grain of rice a day-they are just regular guys who changed their lives by getting rid of a lot of excess stuff. * Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love *[With the] charm of their buddy-act, The Minimalists have become the [minimalist] movement's American ringleaders. * New York Magazine *[The Minimalists] inspire readers to take stock of their earthly possessions and question what is truly necessary to live a good life. * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisRIP GIANLUCA VIALLI 1964-2023''I WANT TO INSPIRE PEOPLE.I WANT SOMEONE TO LOOK AT ME AND SAY:BECAUSE OF YOU I DIDN''T GIVE UP.''Goals is a very personal and deeply-moving collection of life-affirming and inspirational real-life stories from which the late Chelsea and Italy football legend Gianluca Vialli drew great strength and resolve whilst living with pancreatic cancer.The stories and the individuals involved were selected by Vialli because they offered him comfort and inspiration at the time of his greatest challenge, and he felt that they can do the same for many of us, whatever it might be that we are facing. The result is a beautifully-written and touching narrative which is by turns vital and poignant, spine-tingling and heart-rending.The very last story in Goals is Vialli''s own, bravely and movingly chronicling his battle with this cruel illness.Trade ReviewVialli has chosen 90 tales from the familiar - Jesse Owens, Billie Jean King - to some lesser-known, such as Alfonsina Strada, a pioneering woman who competed in the Giro d'Italia in 1924. His own chapter comes right at the end... a stark, moving account of the brutal physical and mental toll of months of cancer treatment. * The Times *The book ends with the most compelling story - as Vialli details how two bouts of cancer and chemotherapy affected him. * The Guardian *Goals, a collection of 90 inspirational stories from the world of sport, seems particularly timely as society tries to cope with the ongoing agonies and disruption of the coronavirus crisis. * Mail on Sunday *Goals is a fascinating list of people, some of whom you have never heard of and when you hear their stories you think to yourself "wow, that is incredible", as indeed is the career of Gianluca Vialli. * BBC Radio 5 Live with Nihal Arthanayake *

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Book Synopsis''Sound and caring, this is a book we all need to read'' Stylist''This book is going to change the way I live'' Daisy Buchanan''Compassionate, practical and insightful'' Vicky SprattIt''s impossible to talk about wellbeing without addressing our financial wellbeing. While it may be true that money can''t buy you happiness, you will struggle to find balance and contentment in all other areas of your life when you aren''t in control of your finances.In Five Steps to Financial Wellbeing, Clare Seal walks you through five straightforward, achievable steps to take to change your relationship with money for good, and in doing so, change the rest of your life for the better.This book also addresses the deeper fundamentals of a healthy relationship with money, from building self-worth to tackling consumerism. Five Steps to Financial Wellbeing is a toolkit to help reTrade ReviewSound and caring, this is a book we all need to read * Stylist *This book is going to change the way I live * Daisy Buchanan *Compassionate, practical and insightful - I wish I'd had this book to hand in my early twenties * Vicky Spratt *

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Book SynopsisThe Organised Writer is a practical, no-nonsense system that allows you to write without worrying about administration, business affairs, or scheduling. This straight-talking guide will help you become more productive, cope with multiple projects, and make time within your life to write while also dealing with non-writing tasks more efficiently. It includes advice on how to: Manage your schedule Prioritise your writing time Take notes effectively Work with a clean mind' Get more written every day Deal effectively with non-writing tasks Set up a foolproof filing system Organise your working spaceRead the book, then spend a weekend setting-up the system described, and you'll make the time back with interest. You'll get more written every day and complete more of your other tasks without being overwhelmed by all the things you have to do, forgot to do, or don't want to do.Trade ReviewI’m a messy-brained writer. The Organised Writer helped me tidy up, and improved my working life on a daily basis. * Kieron Gillen *Johnston has uncovered a secret I wish I’d learned twenty years ago; writing benefits way less from inspiration than from sound process. * Merlin Mann *I’ve been a working writer for thirty years. Johnston convinced me I’ve been doing it wrong. * John Birmingham *Johnston packs his book with practical insights and clever methods — the chapters on calendar management and time-blocking alone were like a bolt of lightning to my daily routine. The Organised Writer is the manual you've been looking for. * Helene Wecker *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Becoming an Organised Writer Part One: Get Organised Chapter One: FASTEN Your Seatbelt Chapter Two: Clocking In (and Out) Chapter Three: Taking Notes and Making Lists Part Two: Write! Chapter Four: Five Pages After Breakfast Chapter Five: From Scribbles to Script Part Three: Non-Writing Stuff Chapter Six: Money Matters Chapter Seven: It’s a Set-Up Chapter Eight: The Future Acknowledgements Appendices I: Summary Checklists II: Job Sheets III: Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisEverything creaks and bends in heavy seas what will not bend will simply snap. So many times I wondered how much load we could carry in a powerful storm without breaking apart. If we flooded any faster I would drown in seconds.Patrick Dixon spent years working as a doctor at University College Hospital, while his wife Sheila was a magistrate high-pressure careers that demanded long hours away from their home, family and passion for sailing. It is a frustrating story many occasional sailors can relate to, but unlike most, Patrick and Sheila realised early enough that they could only bend so far before something snapped, they could only take on so much before they drowned. This is their story of how they made changes (some more challenging than others) that they knows other sailors could make too, regardless of where they are at the moment how they changed their priorities but managed to sustain a new career that fitted in around life rather than the other way round. It is also thTrade ReviewA touching memoir - interspersed with useful sailing tips and life lessons, Salt in the Blood is full of unique perspectives. The Dixons tell their story with poignancy. You'll feel as though you're standing right beside them. * RNLI magazine *The authors have bared their souls and carefully chronicled an important time in their lives. It would be a useful read for those about to follow in their footsteps, as there are many lessons to be learned, while the more experienced will enjoy the ride and may learn things that will surprise them. * Flying Fish, the magazine of the Ocean Cruising Club *A touching memoir…gently paced and full of unique perspectives. This book is perfect for the aspiring sailor – its practical philosophy will inspire and engage anyone who has salt in the blood. * Lifeboat Magazine *

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Book SynopsisAre you suffering from OCD?Do you want to learn techniques for overcoming destructive rituals or troubling thoughts?Would you like lasting strategies to help you stay free of OCD for good?This workbook provides an interactive course of CBT to tackle OCD. It doesn''t just tell you how to feel better -- by using diagnostic tests, practical exercises and thought challenges, it will show you how to feel better. The coverage includes all the forms and presentations of OCD, while the exercises and support throughout will give you a feeling of real progress. Helpful sections for relatives on how to help you best will all go towards preventing future relapses and help you to regain control of your life for good.A great CBT workbook to guide towards OCD recovery - Ashley Fulwood, Chief Executive of www.OCDUK.orgTrade ReviewStephanie has a fantastic insight into the understanding of OCD sufferers and what they go through daily. She has a natural genuine approach to the delicate nature of dealing with people.I would recommend ... to sufferers and people that want to try to understand OCD and how it affects people and how to deal with it. - Amazon Review of CBT Workbook

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Book SynopsisFUTURE-PROOFING FOR THINKERS.''What skills and abilities will a student need to prosper in five, ten, or fifteen years'' time?'' In a world of change, where skills become out of date quickly, it is ideas that last. We all need to be prepared for a world that is fluid, global and interdisciplinary. Distinctions between specialties will blur and overlap. Change is happening at electrifying speed. In this vortex there are no maps. Featuring 100 interactive chapters to inspire groundbreaking new ideas, this is perfect for fans of Keri Smith''s Wreck this Journal, Paul Arden''s It''s Not How Good You Are and Rolf Dobelli''s global bestseller The Art of Thinking Clearly.Trade ReviewSome business books are annoying because they try to tell you what to think. This one, however, shows you how to think. It features artfully simple prose, immersive and witty illustrations, and a range of eminently quotable aphorisms by anyone from Socrates to Pamela Anderson. Whatever job you are doing today, this book will help you do it better tomorrow, with a smile on your face... Both fun and stimulating. * Harpers Bazaar Online *

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Book SynopsisTeach Yourself about Neuro-Lingustic Programming and how it can help you get ahead.Do you want to use the power of NLP to supercharge every aspect of your life? Do you want to understand how to create instant rapport with anyone? Do you want to be able to effectively emulate the skills of the people you respect the most?This Teach Yourself Workbook doesn''t just tell you how to use NLP. It accompanies you every step of the way, with diagnostic tools, goal-setting charts, practical exercises, and many more features ideal for people who want a more active style of learning. The book starts by helping you identify your own preferred styles of learning and communication. It then helps you set specific goals to improve on; as you progress through the book, you will be able to keep checking your progress against these goals. Specially created exercises, using the tools and techniques of NLP, will help you boost your skills and communication so that you can reach

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Book SynopsisHow to build and sustain rock-solid confidence.

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Book Synopsis*As heard on the Tim Ferriss Show podcast*''Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is well researched, practical, and crammed with expert advice and it''s also an irreverent, hilarious page-turner.'' - Gretchen Rubin ABC News anchor Dan Harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals, play the pan pipes, and use the word namaste without irony. After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange journey that ultimately led him to become one of meditation''s most vocal public proponents.Science suggests that meditation can lower blood pressure, mitigate depression and anxiety, and literally rewire key parts of the brain, among numerous other benefits. And yet there are millions of people who want to meditate but aren''t actually practising. What''s holding them back?In this guide to mindfulness and meditation for beginners and experienced meditators alike, Harris and his friend Jeff WarrTrade ReviewIf you're like many people, you're intrigued by the promise of meditation but don't know how to begin--or you've benefited from meditation in the past but need help to get started again. If so, Dan Harris has written the book for you. Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is well researched, practical, and crammed with expert advice--and it's also an irreverent, hilarious page-turner.

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Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author Mitali Perkins comes an essential companion for writers, artists, and other creatives who long for a more just world.Why should we make art while injustice and suffering wreak havoc? How can we justify making beautiful things? Author Mitali Perkins isn''t afraid of hard questions about justice and art. She knows that the creative life can seem selfish. As the daughter of immigrants, she studied toward a career of eradicating poverty and knows the internal voice that challenges: "How dare you retreat to your studio to create?"Yet Perkins learned that writing fiction wasn''t setting aside her passion for a better world but pursuing it. In Just Making, she offers a justice-driven perspective unique among books on creativity. "My ancestors are village Bengali women who made beautiful things but didn''t dare to dream of art as a career," she writes. Women across the globe have crafted beauty and order amid chaos, war, and deprivation, and Perkins turns our attention to what we learn from them.Just Making introduces us to strategies such as forgetfulness in flow, tenderness in trauma, and crossing borders. In conversation with creative guides like Nikki Grimes, Chad Somers, and Carol Aust, Perkins offers ten practices that help creatives keep making. Persevering through pushback from within and without, we can keep making art that heals human suffering, transmits truth, and confronts the oppressor.Here are dispatches for young and not-so-young creatives, crafted by a writer committed to shalom: the flourishing of all. We must keep making art infused with truth, beauty, and goodness, not to ignore a world in distress but for the sake of loving it. With vivid stories, practical ideas, and reflection and discussion questions, Just Making will inspire you to keep making beauty in a broken world.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about self-care—especially for Scorpio! Take Time for You, Scorpio! It’s me time—powered by the zodiac! Welcome star-powered strength and cosmic relief into your life with The Little Book of Self-Care for Scorpio. While Scorpio’s instinct may be to focus on others, this book truly puts you first. Let the stars be your guide as you learn just how important astrology is to your self-care routine. Discover more about your sign and your ruling element, water, and then find the perfect set of self-care ideas and activities for you. From incorporating red ginseng into your self-care routine to visiting a hot spring, you will find more than one hundred ways to heal your mind, body, and active spirit. It’s stellar self-care especially for you, Scorpio!

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Book SynopsisLet the stars be your guide and discover who you really are with this guided journal to help you explore and learn more about yourself as the mindful Libra you are! Learn who you are according to the stars. Whether you’re just starting to dive into the world of astrology or read your horoscope every day, Libra: A Guided Journal is here to help you explore your sun sign…and what it really means for you. Self-reflection can be an important part of a successful astrological practice, and this guided journal is here to help you take that next step to really consider what the stars say about you. First, get a quick refresher on your sign—your strengths and weaknesses and main qualities and goals. Then dive into over 75 questions that are perfectly tailored to help you gain deeper insight into what you really are. From general astrology prompts to questions that touch on your element to prompts that speak to your unique sun sign, there’s plenty to explore and uncover.Examine situations where you showed your greatest strengths and reflect on how to harness those skills in the future. Face your weaknesses head on and discover ways to understand your instincts, change your responses, and find the good in even your most challenging moments. Perfect for the budding astrologer, this is the book you need to really understand your sun sign…and yourself!

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Book SynopsisEconomics made easy! From banking and monetary policies to production, markets, and consumer behaviors, this book helps readers understand every aspect of the economy with clear, straightforward definitions and easy-to-understand explanations of all the economic terminology they need.

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Book SynopsisA mother of small children trusts her 'gut feelings' and it saves her life.A young dad is able to grieve for his lost baby – using a song.What if there were parts of our minds which we never use, but if awakened, could make us so much happier, connected and alive? What if awakening those parts could bring peace to the conflicts and struggles we all go through?From the cutting edge, where therapy meets neuroscience, Steve Biddulph explores the new concept of 'supersense' – the feelings beneath our feelings – which can guide us to a more awake and free way of living every minute of our lives. And the Four-storey Mansion, a way of using your mind that can be taught to a five-year-old, but can also help the most damaged adult.In Fully Human, Steve Biddulph draws on deeply personal stories from his own life, as well of those of his clients, and from the frontiers of thinking about how the brain works with the body and the wisdom of the 'wild creature' inside all of us. At the peak of a lifetime's work, one of the world's best-known psychotherapists and educators shows how you can be more alive, more connected. More FULLY HUMAN.From the bestselling author of Raising Boys.Trade ReviewAnother wise offering from Steve Biddulph that manages to be both practically helpful and inspiring. He encourages us to tune into our felt selves as well as to connect with a wider sense of belonging. A lovely book. -- Sue Gerhardt, author Why Love Matters A kind and encouraging book, as well as being a helpful and essential tool for navigating modern life. I highlighted various sections and read lots of bits aloud. -- Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of Dear Reader and The Last Act of LoveThis very personal book provides great insight and depth to help us not only survive but to heal, grow and move forward with greater clarity and purpose. I loved this book and found it enormously helpful as I continue to navigate the twists and turns of my life. -- Rosie Batty, campaigner and founder of The Luke Batty FoundationFully Human gives a name and structure to something that we all experience, but mostly ignore; our supersense. As I turned each page I could physically feel a reconnection to this long lost intelligence. This book is rocket fuel to your senses. -- Andy Ramage, author of The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge and Let's Do This!Wise, candid and useful book. -- Fiona Capp * Sydney Morning Herald *

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Book SynopsisAwaken the joy of creating useful things from nature’s resources with The Art of Bushcraft. Many have forgotten how to use the resources of nature to produce the things we need in our daily lives. The Art of Bushcraft introduces this forgotten skill to both beginners and more experienced bushcrafters, with more than fifty different projects using wood, leather, clay, and the like. Other topics include: The history of bushcraft ​Sustainability and bushcraft First aid in the wilderness Access and rules in nature And so much more Expand your creativity in the wilderness with The Art of Bushcraft. 

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Book SynopsisBestselling authors adrienne maree brown and Sonya Renee Taylor create an unforgettable and transformational experience of journaling your way into your most authentic self.This journal (born from the Institute for Radical Permission) will help you claim permission to live your purpose. As you enjoy your journal, go to radicalpermission.org and hear straight from Sonya & adrienne about how they came to each of the journal’s revelations. Be part of the journey they took to deepen their practice– and watch videos from the many people who inspired them.Based on the bestselling philosophies of radical self-love, emergent strategy, and pleasure activism, this journal gives you permission to love yourself deeply as you are. Journaling to these prompts will help you surrender to your body’s needs instead of forcing yourself into cramped disciplines. It will encourage you to become awed by the natural beauty of your divine self instead of being rampantly self-critical. It will aid you in embracing your shadows and accepting responsibility for your impact all while liberating you to just be.This structured journal provides six key practices, with prompts for each practice that center on curiosity, surrender, grace, and satisfaction. The daily prompts for self-inquiry can be used as part of your journey toward healing, or in tandem with the self-paced online learning course at radicalpermission.org.

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