Self-help, personal development and practical advice Books

Book SynopsisBronnie Ware's The Top Five Regrets of the Dying became an international sensation, giving readers the licence to focus on the most important aspects of life in this realm. Having spent several years listening to, and then writing about, the regrets of dying people, Bronnie Ware understands the importance of acknowledging death and finding the courage to live a happy and authentic life in the meantime.In this tender yet influential collection, Bronnie shares 52 inspiring fables, woven among observations from her daily life, to strengthen you with the values needed for regret-free living. You can read one story a week, or read from cover to cover in one sitting. Either way, Bronnie's ability to open your eyes to new perspectives will also open your heart to new strengths and dreams. Your Year for Change is a gentle yet powerful book that will leave you determined to embrace your life, forgive your past, honour your heart and create a regret-free future of happiness and wonder.Trade Reviewheart-rending The Sunday Times

Read more less

Book SynopsisEver wonder why your thoughts easily create up-front parking spaces but don't always produce the fat wad of cash or the hot guy? Could it be you're on a different frequency? Could it be there's static in your consciousness?Abundance, love and peace are always available for the taking, but you have to get on the right frequency. And despite what you may have heard, it's not thinking that calls in miracles - it's thanking. When you're on the frequency of gratitude and joy, the universe is free to line things up, work things out, pull rabbits out of hats.When we observe the world from a place of gratitude, when we use our attention to spot beauty, to focus on possibility, we radically change our day-to-day experience. But why take someone else's word for it? The30-day experiment in this book invites you to prove it to yourself.You'll also learn that abundance goes way beyond financial capital. An 'earnings' worksheet is provided to track your Thank & Grow Rich portfolio, which includes social, creative, adventure, alchemic and spiritual capital and comes with four personalized gifts straight from the always accommodating universe.Upgrade your life from ho-hum to Wahoo! in this exploration of energy, frequency and universal magic.

Read more less

Book SynopsisHave you ever found yourself at a crossroads, unsure of which way to turn? Maybe you reached a fork in the road and felt overwhelmed by the choices before you. Or perhaps you felt stuck, held back by the fear of making the wrong decision - with one foot rooted firmly in the past and the other dangling into the unknown.But there is a pathway out of your challenges and into a space of freedom, happiness and lasting fulfilment. For thousands of years, divine solutions have been whispered directly into the hearts of priests, shamans, wizards, medicine women and healers. In Sacred Powers, internationally renowned meditation master davidji reveals the deepest secrets of this timeless wisdom and distils their essence into the Five Divine Principles of theUniverse:- The Divine Principle of One- The Divine Principle of Awareness- The Divine Principle of REbirth- The Divine Principle of Infinite Flow- The Divine Principle of Inner FireEach step on the path will unfold eternal truths to guide you on a lifelong journey of clarity and connection, expansion and abundance, love and happiness, courage and confidence, and passion and purpose. This moment is a defining moment. This is the moment to awaken your sacred powers. And this is the time to manifest your dream life!

Read more less

Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated guidebook to unleash the enchanted explorer in you and help you embark on a voyage through the night to find the wonder and wisdom of nature and creativity. Become the wonder-seeker you truly are as you explore the night. In this magical book, Amy T. Won, artist and guide, takes you on a personal creative night journey, exploring twilight fairy tales and celestial myths, constellations and the cycles of the moon, and personal recollections of the night, such as camping or evening festivities. Amy's dreamy watercolour paintings of the enchanting night are interspersed with practical activities for the reader and fill-in pages to encourage you to record your experience. Through this exploration, connecting to your senses and examining your memories, you can learn your fears and hopes and develop your creativity to find inspiration. Capture the feeling of wonderment and creative flow, explore to your heart’s delight and experience the magic-making. Allow the world around you to whisper in your ears what you wish most to create.

Read more less

Book Synopsis'This is the burnout bible: realistic, honest, uplifting and incredibly practical. If any book can get you back on your feet, it's this one.' - Emma Gannon'Selina is the best, she's warm and brilliant and this book is packed full of practical things we can do to actually feel better and not just talk about feeling better.' - Sarah Powell'Selina has totally nailed the topic of burnout, from the greater context of how we got there to the simple steps to free ourselves. 'Burn Out' is brilliantly laid out in an easy to read way - vital when we're overwhelmed - and contains so much richness.' - Chloe Brotheridge, author of The Anxiety Solution'This book is outstanding - and a joy to read. It's like having a wise friend in your pocket saying exactly what you need to hear at exactly the right time.' - Marianne Cantwell, author of Be a Free Range HumanPeople everywhere are burning out. From CEOs to nurses, to doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, journalists, social workers, academics, creatives... even yoga teachers are at it.Technology was supposed to make life easier, free us up, take things off our plates and instead we are feeling more exhausted, more under pressure and more stressed out than ever before. People all over the world are lying awake at night wired from exhaustion and uncertainty, fearful of the looming to-do list that awaits them in the morning and wondering how the hell they are going to keep this up before they lose the plot altogether. Life doesn't have to be this way. This book is a no-nonsense, practical guide to thriving in a fast-paced modern world, for the burnt out, bone tired and brain frazzled. It's a toolkit that will help you learn what ingredients you need in order to thrive and how to weave those ingredients into your day-to-day, no matter how busy life gets.Whether you are a classic overachiever, over giver or over thinker, be prepared to take back your boundaries, replenish your energy and design a life you love.The six steps to take you from burnout to thrivingSTEP 1: Commit to making your happiness and wellbeing a top priority in your lifeSTEP 2: Get to know your inner Shitty Committee and how it is driving you to burn outSTEP 3: Tune into your inner Wise Cheerleader and turn up the volumeSTEP 4: Learn how to become a master at managing your own energySTEP 5: Design your life so that you can thriveSTEP 6: Bring about big change when the people or environments around you are causing you to burn out

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe Numinous Tarot Guide is an interactive, self-study guide that unlocks the meaning of the cards in an instant - and in a way that is deeply personal to every reader of every level. Designed to be used with any deck, a reading for each of the 78 cards offers a modern, evolved interpretation of the card's meaning, along with prompts and journal exercises, to help guide the reader into a space of deep reflection.The traditional way to interact with the Tarot is to ask a question and then pull a card to divine the 'answer'-this guide instead offers the invitation to choose a card first, and then use it as a portal to a deeper level of self-enquiry, using the power of story to help discover why you think the way you think, and do the things you do.The Numinous Tarot Guide offers both a complete compendium of practical Tarot knowledge, and a treasured space for personal reflection. Including insights into the symbolism, mythology and the real-life relevance of each card, it is an indispensable tool for anybody invested in forging a deeper relationship with their favourite deck, as well as an ideal gift for mystical mavens, self-help fans and Tarot readers everywhere.

Read more less

Book Synopsis The long-awaited sequel to THE UNEXPECTED JOY OF BEING SOBER - the Sunday Times bestseller 'Exquisite' - Fearne Cotton, Happy Place'A paean to the longer-term pleasures of staying booze-free' - The Guardian'The kind of book that changes lives, and very possibly saves them' - The Lancet Psychiatry'A reflective, raw and riveting read. A beautiful book on what it takes to root for yourself' - Emma Gannon, Ctrl Alt Delete'No other author writes about sober living with as much warmth or emotional range as Catherine Gray. Her deep insight into the subtle psychologies of drinking, and of life, means that everything she writes is both utterly relatable and stretches our minds. Hers is a rare wisdom.' - Dr Richard Piper, CEO, Alcohol Change UKWhat's it like to give up drinking forever?We know now that being teetotal for one, three, even twelve months brings surprising joys and a recharged body... but nothing has been written about going years deep into being alcohol-free.As Catherine Gray, author of runaway bestseller The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, streaks towards a decade sober, she explores this uncharted territory in her trademark funny, disruptive and warm way.This is a must-read for anyone sober-curious, whether they've put down the bottle yet or not.Praise for The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober:'Fascinating' - Bryony Gordon'Truthful, modern and real' - Stylist'Brave, witty and brilliantly written' - Marie Claire'Gray's tale of going sober is uplifting and inspiring' - Evening Standard'Not remotely preachy' - Sunday Times'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' - Sunday Telegraph'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying' - Guardian'An empathetic, warm and hilarious tale from a hugely likeable human' - The Lancet PsychiatryTrade ReviewExquisite. -- Fearne Cotton, broadcaster, author and founder of Happy PlaceA paean to the longer-term pleasures of staying booze-free. -- The GuardianThe kind of book that changes lives, and very possibly saves them. -- The Lancet PsychiatryA reflective, raw and riveting read. A beautiful book on what it takes to root for yourself. -- Emma Gannon, author and Ctrl Alt Delete podcast hostNo other author writes about sober living with as much warmth or emotional range as Catherine Gray. Her deep insight into the subtle psychologies of drinking, and of life, means that everything she writes is both utterly relatable and stretches our minds. Hers is a rare wisdom. -- Dr Richard Piper, CEO of Alcohol Change UK

Read more less

Book Synopsis FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE POWER OF LETTING GO 'Life-changing' - Sara Makin, Founder & CEO of Makin WellnessIf you learn to let go, your life will take off.How is negative thinking affecting your success? Are you holding on to a story about your life? Are you allowing judgement and pain to weigh you down?Learn to let go and turn your dreams into reality with this beautifully illustrated, guided journal from the bestselling author of The Power of Letting Go. Learn how to stay present, let go of the thoughts that keep you stuck, and tune into something far more intelligent than your brain using the creative exercises, writing prompts and techniques in this journal - and start living a life of freedom and success.

Read more less

Book Synopsis___ 'The perfect book for troubling times. The ideas and exercises in How to Be Hopeful will soothe your soul.' Katherine May, author of Wintering 'A gentle, kind reminder that I am not alone in a world.' Vera Chok, co-author of The Good Immigrant ___ A PRACTICAL TOOLKIT FOR A LIFE FULL OF HOPE AND HAPPINESS Bernadette Russell has made it her mission to teach the practice of hope: a lifelong habit that allows us to focus on the positives and the possibilities, no matter what challenges come our way. Even on difficult days, a little hope can go a very long way. This uplifting and essential toolkit is filled with practical exercises, revealing research, timeless philosophy and tales of triumph over adversity. Hope is the fuel that transforms our lives and Bernadette reveals how it can be nurtured by us all step-by-step. How to be Hopeful offers all we need to live and to act with renewed hope for ourselves and for a more compassionate world. Perfect for yourself or as a gift for family and friends. ___ 'Shines a light in the darkest of corners, showing us how to find and nurture hope everywhere.' Janice McGuiness, CEO, People United 'Delightful and informative... the toolkit to ignite hope in each of us.' Julia Samuel, author of This Too Shall Pass ' The perfect antidote to our challenging times. Everyone needs to read this book.' Dr Mark Williamson, director of Action for Happiness

Read more less

Book Synopsis'Katie Piper has an attitude to life that can make anything bearable. She's a hero' MARIAN KEYESThe heartbreaking, inspiring and uplifting story of Katie Piper's journey from recovery to new beginnings, motherhood and finding love. Since the brutal rape and acid attack that left her permanently disfigured, Katie Piper has rebuilt her life one piece at a time. In this powerful sequel to her bestselling memoir, Katie reveals what happened next, as her life changed in ways she never thought possible. Behind her brave face and public success, Katie's story is still heartbreaking at times as she faces medical procedures, terrifying flashbacks and fears for the future. But as Katie finds her Prince Charming - and becomes a mother against the odds - she experiences both the wonder and anxiety of starting a new, loving family. You will both smile and cry as you join Katie on her highs and lows. With her trademark warmth, honesty and courage, Katie Piper takes you by the hand through her story, showing that no matter how lost you feel in life, you are never alone.'Katie is one of the most inspirational people I have ever met' SIMON COWELLTrade ReviewKatie Piper has an attitude to life that can make anything bearable. She's a hero. * Marian Keyes *Katie is one of the most inspiration people I have ever met * SIMON COWELL *Katie's account of her experiences is unflinching, but marked with a deeply impressive dignity and courage * Daily Mail *You'll be bursting with admiration after reading this touching and truly inspirational book' * Closer *Inspiring, honest and incredibly helpful * Mumsnet *his book will inspire anyone confronting a challenge * Sun *An emotional roller coaster * Star Magazine *[Katie Piper] relives her story, movingly showing us that beauty really is more than skin deep * Woman *A touching read * New! *A stunning example of triumph over adversity * Scottish Daily Record *Inspiring account of courage and bravery - a thought-provoking and emotional guide to coping with trauma * Top Sante *An inspiring read * Woman's Own *Read Beautiful and you will be angered, moved and inspired. Above all, you will be in awe of Katie Piper * Sunday Express *

Read more less

Book Synopsis'Confidence is about empowerment. It's about valuing who you are, not what you want to do or how you look. It's about finding the courage to live the life you want, the way you want. Don't look for happiness in other people, find it in yourself.' Katie Piper Katie Piper is Britain's most inspiring woman: a campaigner, a bestselling author, a mother, and a role model to us all as a voice of recovery and resilience. Since the acid attack that left her severely burned, she has refused to give her attackers the satisfaction of being the girl whose life they ruined - and she has emerged the other side happier, braver and more confident than ever. Katie shares her experiences, advice and encouragement to help build up self-esteem and find true happiness. Join Katie on her journey to confidence - with her guidance, you can achieve the things you might never have thought possible. 'When it comes to confidence, we could all take a leaf out of Katie's book. She has overcome more than anyone else I know' CHERYL'Katie Piper has an attitude to life that can make anything bearable. She's a hero' MARIAN KEYESTrade ReviewWhen it comes to confidence, we could all take a leaf out of Katie's book. She has overcome more than anyone else I know -- CHERYL'Katie Piper has an attitude to life that can make anything bearable. She's a hero' -- MARIAN KEYESKatie is one of the most inspirational people I have ever met -- SIMON COWELLAn inspiring read about her journey back to health and how true confidence is far more than skin-deep . . . warm, funny and down-to-earth * The Sun *'Katie Piper is an extraordinary woman' * Mail on Sunday *'Inspiring, honest and incredibly helpful' * Mumsnet on Beauiful Ever After *'You'll be bursting with admiration after reading this touching and truly inspirational book' * Closer on Beautiful Ever After *This book will inspire anyone confronting a challenge * Sun on Beautiful Ever After *'[Katie Piper] relives her story, movingly showing us that beauty really is more than skin deep' * Woman on Beautiful Ever After *'Katie's account of her experiences is unflinching, but marked with a deeply impressive dignity and courage' * Daily Mail *Warm and instantly likeable, Katie Piper has the attitude to life we should all try to emulate * Best *

Read more less

Book SynopsisSelf-help book. Leave behind negative patterns of thinking and behaviour which give rise to unwanted emotions and hold you back in life. This book offers a combination of theory and sound practical strategies, proven time and time again in David Rahman''s workshops and courses to really show people how to live happier lives.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAstroAffirmations offers 366 astrological mantras – one for every day of the year – designed to empower, to uplift, to inspire and to move.Each affirmation will reflect the ‘astrological weather’ of each of the 12 signs of the zodiac, the particular characteristics of the energy they represent, which of the 12 houses they rule and the planetary impact of of each sign’s ruling planet. These snippets of advice will help you to build confidence, challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts, overcome self-sabotage, strengthen self-worth and cultivate more awareness of the positive things already happening in your life. Even as the world changes (for better or worse), you can use these affirmations to adapt, motivate and cheer yourself on to rise to whatever the occasion requires.The perfect bedside table companion, AstroAffirmations will include both a daily and birthday affirmation for each of the 366 days of the year, setting you up for the day ahead, allowing you to be your best self and to live your best life.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPower Positivity: I AM FEARLESS helps you find the confidence to be yourself and reminds you that you can get through anything with empowering quotes, thoughts, kind words and little pick-me-ups when you need them most. The right words at the right time can do wonders to lift your mood, raise your confidence, control negative feelings and improve your self-esteem. Featuring wise words from some of our favourite celebrities, this pocket-sized book is guaranteed to brighten your day, remind you that life is good and that you've most definitely got this.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe Power of Cold explores how we can learn to use the cold to release tension and anxiety, to deal with all types of pressure, including stress, grief and fear, and to make us whole again. Níall Ó Murchú shares insightful stories from his practise to demonstrate how bringing intention to our thoughts and breath during cold water exposure can be transformative. Starting with small alterations to our daily routine such as turning our showers to cold at the end or spending more time barefoot, Níall shows that with the right intention these practices can be life changing. The cold is for everyone. With The Power of Cold, learn how to use it as a real force of good in our lives.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPower Positivity: I AM AWESOME affirms that you are smashing this thing called life. This pocket-sized book is full of empowering quotes, kind words and little pick-me-ups for when you need them most. The right words at the right time can do wonders to lift your mood, raise your confidence, control negative feelings and, ultimately, help you to find happiness. Featuring advice and wisdom from some of our favourite celebrities, this little book is guaranteed to brighten your day, remind you that life is good and that you've most definitely got this!

Read more less

Book SynopsisPower Positivity: I AM BOLD encourages you to be brave in your choices and grab life by the horns. This pocket-sized book is full of empowering quotes, kind words and little pick-me-ups for when you need them most. The right words at the right time can do wonders to lift your mood, raise your confidence, control negative feelings and, ultimately, help you to find happiness. Featuring advice and wisdom from some of our favourite celebrities, this little book is guaranteed to brighten your day, remind you that life is good and that you've most definitely got this!

Read more less

Book SynopsisHOW TO BE HAPPY (OR AT LEAST LESS SAD) is a workbook offering a place of solace, distraction, and a fresh perspective on life. This book will not fix you and it will not make you happy, but it promises to help you rediscover the simple pleasures in life and, ultimately, make you feel that little less sad."This book made me nervous when I first scanned through it because I knew it would work! This isn't a self-help book; it's more of a blue-collar, get-down-to business friend with calloused hands who is ready to boogie when you are. This book is about action. But also acknowledgement. There are no platitudes and its author is no Pollyanna. It's an explicit map that leads to a place where you're going to feel measurably better, and better equipped to face life's vicissitudes." - Rob Delaney, ComedianTrade ReviewThis book does the work that I believe is most worthwhile – it does not hand you answers, it sets you up to find them yourself. One of the most accessible, relatable, unique and flawlessly crafted books that I have ever seen. A must have, a must read, a must do. * Brianna Wiest, author of The Human Element *Taking the small incremental steps toward conquering depression takes courage, and even then, it helps to have any compassionate guidance you can find. How To Be Happy (Or At Least Less Sad) comes from a knowing, forgiving place. Its intentions are sincere. When I first read it I thought: I could have used a book like this.And then I thought: I still can use a book like this. * Jason Porter, author of Why Are You So Sad? *How To Be Happy (Or At Least Less Sad) is the kind of friend I want around when I’m feeling sad. He lets me vent without judging me, gives me a little guidance, reminds me that I’m not alone, and lets me draw all over him with coloured pencils. * Lisa Currie, author of The Scribble Diary and Me, You, Us *Whether you are just having a random sad day, or your bad days come a little bit more frequently than that, this book will help you shine a new light on your life. Filled with thoughtful, simple and heart-opening exercises, this book will give you a new lens that will help you get through the rough patches, week-by-week, day-by-day or minute-by-minute if that’s all you can handle. * Bernadette Noll, author of Slow Family Living *A breath of fresh air...This is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling with depression—or even just feeling blah. * Publishers Weekly *

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhat are the true determinants of a happy and fulfilling life?Widely admired psychological researcher Rag Raghunathan sets out to find the answer, undertaking extensive research into the happiness of students, business people, stay-at-home-parents, lawyers, and artists, among others. From his research he reveals a crucial discovery: many of the psychological traits that lead to success ironically get in the way of happiness.Forging a new way forward, Raghunathan shows how we can transform these key traits of success, namely the need to be loved, the need for importance and the need for control, and replace them with other behaviours, goals and values to improve our life-long levels of happiness.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated and comprehensive lifestyle guide to help you achieve optimum health for conception and pregnancy from fertility expert Emma Gannon, covering diet, physical and mental health. Fertile is the book every woman should read, it's not just about getting pregnant it's about nurturing our femininity and really taking care of ourselves.' -- Madeleine Shaw'Really informative, great to have these details in one place and trust what your reading' -- ***** Reader review'A must if going through IVF' -- ***** Reader review'This book is incredible' -- ***** Reader review'This book talks to you like a caring, gentle and experienced friend' -- ***** Reader review'Her approach to food and fertility really helped me to relax and I felt nourished just reading the book' -- ***** Reader review'Life changing' -- ***** Reader review'I love this book, if it wasn't called Fertile it would be called Nourish' -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************************************************Fertility expert Emma Cannon brings a holistic approach to fertility, fusing Eastern and Western traditions with great success in her London clinic.This beautifully illustrated book brings together her wealth of experience to give readers practical ways to improve their health and wellbeing ready for conception and pregnancy.You will find:* Over 50 recipes with key nutrients to nourish your body* Cleansing plans to optimise your health* Targeted advice for those undertaking IVF* Holistic approach to specific fertility problems such as PCOS and endometriosis* Advice on how to rebalance after miscarriageIf you want a book that explains how to change your mindset and approach to fertility in a really supportive, informative way then this is the book for you.Trade ReviewEmma Cannon is a fertility goddess, she works magic in her sessions. She has taught me so much about what being fertile is, I can't thank her enough for helping me to have a regular cycle and look after my body. She is my role model, gorgeous, loving, knowledgeable and caring. Fertile is the book every woman should read, it's not just about getting pregnant it's about nurturing our femininity and really taking care of ourselves. * Madeleine Shaw *Knowledgeable, engaging and caring, Emma Cannon teaches you how to nurture your fertility. * Jasmine Hemsley *

Read more less

Book Synopsis‘Give this book to a sister, a mother, a friend; it may change her life.’ LAUREN LAVERNEOne in four women will experience domestic violence. We all know a woman whose life is dominated and controlled by her partner – and we might not even realise it.Many women find themselves in the thrall of the Charm Syndrome Man, a man whose distinct pattern of behaviour and use of charm ultimately serves to gain control over the woman. In the new edition of her classic work, Sandra Horley CBE draws on almost four decades supporting abused women to provide an insight into the reality behind the mask of the charming man. The book's aim is to show women they are not alone and to help them walk away from the confusing, dangerous situation they find themselves in. Even after devastating emotional and physical abuse, there is hope. This is a story of courage and strength, told by women who have reclaimed their lives so that others may too.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhen we are kind we feel happy and this inspiring journal will help you to do just that: every page focuses on the bright spots we overlook every day and will encourage you to pass these simple joys on to others. With infectious charm and delightful illustrations, Make Someone Happy will help you to discover your true sense of happiness by brightening the world around you:- Find a good news story from this week and share it - Fill a box with treats and positive notes and send it to a good friend- Leave an encouraging note for a stranger to find- Think of the kindest thing someone has done for you – how can you return the favour?Make Someone Happy is a reminder that together we can make the world a kinder, happier place, one good deed at a time.

Read more less

Book SynopsisReconnect with nature to feel happy and healthy.The Mayan Salad. The Raw Chocolate Tart. The Forgotten Ecstasy Smoothie. These delicious and creative offerings from London’s revered Wild Food Café have become classics for a new generation. Now their creators are ready to share them with the world – as well as the natural, seasonal philosophy that underpins them.Joel and Aiste Gazdar have grown the Wild Food Café to become an oasis of nourishing raw-centric plant-based food in the middle of the city: a beacon of community, wellness and innovation. At the very heart of what they do is playful learning inspired by time, elements, seasons and nature. How might the energies of dawn inspire a light savoury meal to wake up the senses? How can we use herbs in our daily routine to keep calm and balanced? How can we create rich and intricate root vegetable feasts to ground and support us in the darker, colder days?From hearty one-pot stews, raw breads and sea vegetable salads to super-food custards, probiotic tonics and iconic raw desserts, as well as transformative well-being practices such as wild water foraging and recapitulation meditation, this is a book for anyone who wants to nourish their mind, body and heart.Trade ReviewThe Wild Food Café was the first vegan restaurant I ever went to in London and I loved it, it really shows how vibrant and delicious plant-based cooking can be * Ella Mills - Founder of Deliciously Ella *Wild Food Café is one of my favourite restaurants in London. The desserts have go to be the best guilt-free pleasures in life!! * Mel C *

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe key ingredient to success for girls isn’t confidence or resilience, education or courage. What matters most is how all these elements work together in the boldest way possible. This is What Girls Need, now and for the future.Based on ground-breaking work at the all-girls Baldwin School, renowned for helping girls thrive personally and professionally, and using lessons from the author’s own stellar career path in typically male-dominated environments - she has a BA from Harvard in Geophysics, flown jets for the US Navy and been a counter-terrorism expert in Afghanistan and the White House - this is an essential hand-book for all parents of girls - and anyone who cares about girls and what happens to them. It will empower you to help her close the confidence gap with boys, find her voice, nurture her competitive spirit, turn her audacity into persuasion, learn the art and skill of networking, and find role models – all the things that will help her succeed as an adult woman – whatever field they enter, whatever challenge they face.Trade ReviewI cannot wait to read this book, to read it to my daughters, and to discuss it with my mom. Ideas of what girls need have changed so much, even in our lifetimes. I look forward to Marisa’s unique perspective on how we can support the audacity and ambition of girls everywhere! * Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance *This is destined to be a powerful book about how we can raise girls to become bold, ambitious women. The ideas are captivating, the stories are gripping, and Marisa Porges is the perfect person to write it. * Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals, Give and Take, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg *

Read more less

Book SynopsisFeel calm and confident throughout your baby’s first year Mindful Mamma is a reassuring and practical guide to help you to navigate the life-changing first year of motherhood. Using simple mindfulness and hypnosis techniques alongside MP3 tracks, you’ll learn to: · Create moments of calm whenever you need it – even at 4am with a restless baby · Tackle challenges, such as fatigue and anxiety, and build mental resilience · Connect with your baby and tune in to their worldWhether this is your first or fourth baby, Mindful Mamma is your essential toolkit to manage the physical, emotional and joyful chaos of motherhood.Trade ReviewSophie brings wisdom and a sense of calm to the often anxiety-filled time of birth and new motherhood. Her mindfulness guides are a must-have for all women. * Milli Hill, author of The Positive Birth Book and Birth Like a Feminist *This book is like a gentle hug for new mothers. A wonderful resource that will help new mothers navigate the waters that they find themselves in after giving birth. There is no other resource like this that gives you the tools to cope with becoming a new mother while honouring the process at the same time. A must read for mothers-to-be, new mums and anyone supporting them. * Dr Claire Harris, GP *A supremely honest book. This delivers what we know to expect from Sophie Fletcher - space to breathe, permission to be, guidance on that transition to become mothers. She allows the reader to come to terms and then empower them to navigate their own path as mothers. * Jenny Parsons, midwife *As a perinatal psychiatrist I welcome this book as a beautiful tool to support mental wellness in the early years of mothering. Sophie’s warm voice and wisdom leaps off the page and gives many practical tips to help us cope and thrive as mothers. There is much to learn from this lovely book. * Dr Rebecca Moore, Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist and Co-Founder of Make Birth Better *

Read more less

Book SynopsisFrom understanding what adoption is, through to step by step guidance on the entire process and the challenges that come up along the way, this is the only book you will need to read on adoption.Written by an author who was adopted herself, who has looked after over twenty children and who works with a fostering and adoption agency that deals specifically with breakdowns, this book will teach you how to confidently navigate the system and build a strong and lasting relationship with your child.Whilst very much being the unvarnished truth, this is an empowering guide that will ensure you feel in control and know where to turn to for help no matter what:With a positive attitude and the right tools, adopting a child can be very rewarding - don't try to overthink it, don't try to love, just do right by them and as you learn about each other the love, kindness and acceptance will grow.Trade ReviewLouise's experience from both sides of the adoption process will help parents understand the potential challenges as well as the joys of adopting children. * Kim S. Golding CBE, Clinical Psychologist *This book leaves you fully informed, fully armed, fully prepared to offer the support, the healing and love that will be needed. * Helen Bonnick, Holes in the Wall *From coping with childhood trauma to compiling a life story for your child, this book is a practical handbook that offers useful advice for adopters at every stage of the journey. * We Are Family *A very moving, passionate and a clear guide which all adopters would benefit from. It is packed full of important ideas, lots of excellent information and refreshingly good and sound advice. * Jay Vaughan, CEO Family Futures *

Read more less

Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Helen is the woman I want in my life when the shit hits the fan' - Bryony GordonWhat do you do when your relationship suddenly ends? How do you cope when the cosy 'coupley' future you had planned disappears?Join comedian Helen Thorn from The Scummy Mummies as she haphazardly takes the plunge into single life for the first time in twenty-two years. Helen shares her own roller coaster journey from the initial shock of a surprise separation, the messy months hanging out in her PJs through to the highs of rediscovering online dating, tiny pants, rock-solid female friendships and the glorious joy of just being by herself.With the help of relationship experts and an army of women "who know", Get Divorced, Be Happy will show you that going it alone isn't the end, it is just the beginning, and you will come out the other side, stronger, happier and goddamn sassier than ever before.Trade ReviewA big hug in a book for anyone going through separation or divorce * Davina McCall *Helen is the woman I want in my life when the shit hits the fan. She makes me smile, even at the darkest of times * Bryony Gordon *Brutally honest and frequently hilarious * Jenny Eclair *Like a best mate in a book to guide you through hell - and out the other side via belly laughs, firefighters and finding joy in a new way of living * Helen Russell *Helen is a superwoman. She is honest, open and makes us giggle without making us feel guilty for laughing. Her heart is full of love * Gaby Roslin *

Read more less

Book SynopsisTrauma, porn, masturbation, sexuality, sex after motherhood, sex when you feel sh*t about your body, sex after separation... these are all topics around which we skirt delicately, as if they're bombs which will explode if we prod them too curiously. In this way, sex is intimately connected with shame. Like most of us, shame has followed me around for most of my life. I felt shame for the colour of my skin, shame for being female, and shame for wanting more, but I also felt shame around the subject of masturbation. Even as an adult, I carried an intense feeling that masturbation was somehow dirty. I look back on this now and realise how warped our approach to sex is and how the shame that surrounds these conversations holds women back.In this honest and revealing memoir, Natalie Lee digs deep into her own relationship with sex to expose the shame that many of us feel. Taking us through her journey, from traumatic beginnings to marriage, motherhood and eventually experiencing sexual freedom after divorce in her thirties, Feeling Myself is a story of learning to be your true self in a society that doesn't prioritise your pleasure. It is a book for every woman to feel empowered by and to learn the tools to experience their own emancipation too.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe essential guide for blended families and becoming a step-parent.'A brilliant companion to help families going through big changes.' - Giovanna Fletcher'An empowering and truly modern parenting book' - Fearne Cotton'Inclusive, important and powerful' - Roxie Nafousi'When I started out on this journey, it all seemed pretty simple: I thought that love would be enough to see me through. I had no idea what it would take to create a fully blended family - just how many factors and emotions would be involved or how deep it would all go.'How To Build A Family is a nurturing and supportive handbook for anyone looking for help on becoming a step-parent and starting a blended family.Drawing on Kate Ferdinand's experience of becoming a step-mum to three children, and including advice and tips from other blended families (because every family is unique) and parenting experts, you'll learn how to:- Help the kids accept you- Manage moving into the family home- Deal with grief and divorce- Manage comparisons to previous partners- Build positive relationships with the wider family... and much more!Whether you are a stepparent, grandparent, solo parent, guardian or friend, this book will empower you to navigate the ups and downs, and discover the joy that comes with building your own blended family.'I'm not going to pretend I have all the answers, but I will say that if you can just stick with it, being a stepparent can be one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do. My goal is to encourage, inspire and support families everywhere, and I really hope you find this book helpful.' - Kate xTrade Review'Kate shines a spotlight on what modern families look like, and has created an inclusive community in doing so. In this book, she helps open the door to many conversations, helping those taking on a new role in a child's life feel informed, empowered and supported. A brilliant companion to help families going through big changes.' * Giovanna Fletcher, author, podcaster and founder of Happy Mum, Happy Baby *'This is a beautiful, authentic and insightful book that will help support and empower so many families. It reminds us that there are so many different ways to be a family and that at the centre of them all, no matter what, is love. This is an inclusive, important and powerful read that is so needed!' * Roxie Nafousi, author of Manifest *'An empowering and truly modern parenting book.' * Fearne Cotton *

Read more less

Book Synopsis'Matilda finds the perfect way to describe those human moments nobody talks about' - Dr Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?You deserve to feel betterSometimes it can be difficult to stay grounded through life's challenges, and sometimes it can even be difficult to enjoy its high points. In The Art of Feeling Better, Matilda Heindow, illustrator behind the much-loved Instagram @crazyheadcomics, takes us from her first therapy visit when she was struggling to the day she woke with joy in her heart again, to reveal the techniques, tools and ways of thinking that really helped. Complete with over 50 original illustrations, Matilda shares personal stories and down-to-earth advice to help you understand:- How to turn that negative inner voice into a friend- How to recognise the habits that put you on a downward spiral - What to do with difficult feelings, so that you invite better ones inLike a hand holding yours, this beautiful, comforting book will remind you, even in your darkest moments, to treat yourself like someone worth taking care of - because you are.Trade Review@crazyheadcomics is the ultimate in relatable content. Matilda always finds the perfect way to describe those human moments nobody talks about and manages to make you smile at the same time. -- Dr Julie Smith

Read more less

Book SynopsisAre you increasingly distracted, demotivated and unable to focus on simple tasks?There's a good chance your smartphone is to blame. In the always-on age of notifications, emails and the news cycle, it's easy to waste the majority of our days mindlessly scrolling. But according to psychiatric specialist and mental health guru Dr Anders Hansen, being tethered to our devices 24/7 is taking its toll on our mental wellbeing. Sleeplessness, anxiety, depression and burnout are just some of the consequences of feeling digitally overloaded.In The Attention Fix, Hansen shares an informative guide to what unrestricted social media use is actually doing to our brains, and the practical steps we can take to break the addiction cycle. Unpacking the latest scientific research on the brain, he explains knowledge to cure your smartphone addiction and foster deep, single-task focus. By taking control of your screen time, you'll feel happier, healthier and more productive.Trade Review'Anders Hansen's work is the antidote to our modern-day struggles' * Dr Rangan Chatterjee *Praise for The Happiness Cure:'A must-read for anyone hoping to understand the human brain' * Dr Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation *

Read more less

Book SynopsisIs there another way? Can you live life with its conflicts, uncertainties and disappointments and still feel good about yourself? How can you even begin to think clearly about life's most universal dilemmas?Acclaimed psychotherapist Phil Stutz has spent his life pondering the big challenges that we all face. In a collection of 30 powerful short essays, he reveals the solutions to life's most pressing issues, with new insights to the unique challenges of our modern age.Whether you are dealing with uncomfortable emotions like envy and anger, trying to overcome bad habits or struggling with insecurities, Lessons for Living addresses real-world circumstances and hard truths and helps you to understand and accept the painful parts of life that we will all inevitably experience.Filled with tips and tricks that will reframe your worldview, this book will offer you a new way to think about life and empower you to unleash your full potential.

Read more less

Book Synopsis'Whoever The Coquette is, she's the voice of reason for these crazy times' Maria Alyokhina, Pussy RiotDear Coquette unleashes the brutal truth about life, love, dating, sex and everything in between.For nearly a decade, The Coquette has delivered wisdom with a harsh wit and devastating elegance to the hundreds of thousands of readers who know where to come for her practical, no-nonsense advice.Rising forth from the glitter and madness of the L.A. party scene, this mysterious online oracle has evolved into one of the most insightful and conscientious voices of her generation, and Dear Coquette is consistently rated amongst the funniest and most beloved blogs on the net by publications ranging from The Guardian to The Huffington Post.Here, for the first time between hard covers, is the very best of Dear Coquette.Trade ReviewUseful guidance for millennials in particular; great reading for fans of advice columns. -- Library JournalWhoever The Coquette is, she's the voice of reason for these crazy times -- Maria Alyokhina * Pussy Riot *

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe complete guide to eating for everyday energy.Are you a regular victim of an afternoon slump? Is it a struggle to keep focused on your to-do list? Do you want to fit more into your day, but feel as if you just don't have the energy?Nutritionist Colette Heneghan and productivity expert Graham Allcott provide all the answers in How to Have the Energy, explaining how not only what, but how you eat can improve your focus, boost productivity and even give you more time in your day.Using the High-Energy Plan, they show how eating well can and should fit into your lifestyle, however busy it is. From how to put your shopping list together, to how to upgrade your breakfast, from how to be label-savvy to the importance of ditching the desk lunch, from the author of the bestselling How to be a Productivity Ninja, this the complete guide to eating smarter and boosting your everyday energy.

Read more less

Book SynopsisFeelings are something we have, not something we are.'Revealing the complexity of emotions such as happiness, anger, fear, and jealousy, and how these are based on our perception of other people, Ilse Sand offers her professional wisdom on the psychology of feelings. Establishing that emotions are not always as appropriate as they first appear to be, the book encourages you to take a closer look at why you are feeling certain things, and how you can change how you feel. Especially written for highly sensitive people, guidance is included on how to identify the vulnerable feelings that often underlie our more volatile emotional states, and practical activities are suggested to help to embrace or reject sadness, delay impulsive actions, and allow yourself to be happy. Drawing on real-life examples throughout, the book offers you the means to improve your understanding of not only your own emotions and emotional actions, but those of others. The book will be immensely useful not only to people who feel things strongly, but to those who have trouble understanding or interpreting emotions and how to respond to the feelings they provoke.Trade ReviewIn exemplarily clear and easy-to-read language, without therapeutic clichés, Ilse Sand takes readers through a cleansing bath for emotional mental hygiene.The book is highly recommended. -- Bent Falk, psychotherapist MPF, M.Th.The book is written as simple, straightforward advice in which complicated material is made easy to understand. The language is reader-friendly and accommodates our differences with great understanding. -- Tidsskrift for Psykoterapi [Journal of Psychotherapy]Ilse Sand guides you with simple advice and concrete exercises through the labyrinth of emotions, so you can learn to let go of old, unwelcome patterns and start working through your emotions - and, more to the point, achieve a greater acceptance and understanding of your feelings and the feelings of others. -- Magasinet Psykologi [Psychology Magazine]This is the style of self-help that I love: dense content with no fluff. The Emotional Compass contains logical, actionable guidance for identifying our feelings (something many of us might not realize we need help doing) and managing anxiety, jealousy, anger, and envy as a sensitive person -- Kelly O’Laughlin, The Highly Sensitive Person PodcastTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. 2. Finding Your Primary Feeling in the Present . 3. Distance Yourself from Your Thoughts. 4. Avoid Unnecessary Conflict. 5. Listen to the More Soft and Vulnerable Feelings That Lie Beneath Anger. 6. Say What You Wish for and Want. 7. Resist Being "Sad" or Embrace It Entirely. 8. Use Your Envy Constructively. 9. Listen to Your Feelings of Jealousy. 10. Know Your Fear. 11. Holding Back When Feelings Grow Strong. 12. Let Joy and Happiness Unfold. 13. Invest in Your Relationships. 14. Save the Explanations: Expand Your Self-image. 15. Story: Hope. 16. Appendix. Write a farewell letter. Example of farewell letter A. Example of farewell letter B. Acknowledgements.

Read more less

Book SynopsisMany women expect to become mothers but are childless through social rather than biological reasons - perhaps they haven't met the right person or they prioritised career or education earlier in life. Featuring international interviews by grief counsellor and researcher Lois Tonkin, this collection of first-person stories provides insight into the under-discussed situation of being childless by circumstance.Each story highlights the different aspects of being childless by circumstance, as women move through their 30s, 40s, and 50s, and beyond their ages of fertility. The book explores feelings of grief and loss, and also how women adapt positively to their changed life expectations, finding excitement in the alternative, rich and complex shapes their lives have taken.Trade ReviewWith love and care, Lois Tonkin has weaved an incredibly important book. This is the story of what it means to be a woman today - whether or not you have children. But for those women who are childless not by choice, the stories told here will help them to realise that they are not alone - that, in fact, they are part of a social phenomenon which is changing the way the world looks today. It is something that everyone needs to understand better, and Lois' book plays a vital part in achieving that. I thank and salute her. -- Jessica Hepburn, author of the The Pursuit of Motherhood, 21 Miles: swimming in search of the meaning of motherhood and Founder of Fertility Fest (www.fertilityfest.com)I nodded "yes, yes" as I read the stories Lois Tonkin has collected from women, like me, who are childless by circumstance. With candor, they articulate the self-blame, social isolation, layers of intangible losses, and indescribable grief we experience. Finally, we are no longer invisible, no longer alone. -- Kathleen Guthrie Woods, Life Without Baby columnist and author of The Mother of All DilemmasSadness, regret, happiness, acceptance and grief are all here in equal measures. As I read each story I feel amongst those whose hearts I recognise and understand. These women may be strangers but they feel like friends. I feel safe in their circle. -- Stephanie Phillips, Founder, World Childless WeekTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Jody Day. Introduction. 1. Gina, USA. 2. Toni, New Zealand. 3. Andrea, England. 4. Lynne, New Zealand. 5. Molly, New Zealand. 6. Leeann, Australia. 7. Bron, New Zealand. 8. Persephone, England. 9. Sonja, New Zealand. 10. Claudia, Australia. 11. Louise, New Zealand. 12. Hannah, Spain. 13. Maree, New Zealand. 14. Julia, New Zealand. 15. Raewyn, India 16. Genevieve, England. 17. Holly, New Zealand. 18. Bridget, New Zealand. 19. Yvonne, England. 20. Deborah, New Zealand. 21. Brigitte, England. 22. Georgina, New Zealand. 23. Rebecca, Australia. 24. Rachael, New Zealand. 25. Teena, New Zealand. 26. Rose, New Zealand. 27. Shanti, England. 28. Shelly, New Zealand. 29. Kathryn, New Zealand. 30. Stella, New Zealand. 31. Vicki, New Zealand. 32. Natasha, England. About the Author

Read more less

Book Synopsis_________________THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER'Unusually practical, non-patronising and authentic. Think Marie Kondo for the mind' Sunday TimesWellness pioneers Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips have spent decades helping others to feel their best. But it took them a bit longer to learn to care for themselves. Here they share the small, achievable steps they picked up on a lifetime’s journey towards self-care, and how you can apply them to your life, wherever you are.Right now, you may be deep in the waves of life, being tossed around. Learning self-care is like building your own life boat, plank by plank. Once you’ve got your boat, you’ll still be rocked by the same waves, but you’ll have a feeling of safety, and a stability that means you can pick other people up on your way.Trade ReviewUnusually practical, non-patronising and authentic. Think Marie Kondo for the mind, if you will, or the Hemsleys for the soul * Sunday Times *The book, which is clean and minimalist in its design, is broken down into easily absorbed, instructive heads . . . [it's] unpatronising, friendly yet not overfamiliar . . . a thoughtful street map to self-care that will also look beautiful on your shelf. * Independent, Best self-care books *How to upgrade your mornings, by Kate Moss and Sienna Miller’s wellness gurus. * Harper's Bazaar *This little gem totally hits the sweet spot between gorgeous (but not oppressively girly) design, some neat psychological tricks and a handful of refreshing recipes and meal ideas * The Pool *As beautiful to look at as it is practical, it is a compendium of inspiration and tips on how to incorporate self-care into contemporary life * Irish Independent *The book is written with so much love. I feel like Nadia and Katia are holding my hand through it, but not judging me in any wayI want to give this book to everyone I know!A manual for everyone about real health from the inside out.Sane, smart and deeply wise.Self-Care for the Real World is as insightful and inspiring as its authors.

Read more less

Book SynopsisDo something amazing and learn a new skill thanks to the Little Ways to Live a Big Life books! As children, when we learn to write, we gain an important life skill: a practical means of communicating that we end up using almost every day of our lives, if only to jot down a shopping list or dash out an email. As children, we also know instinctively that drawing is a great way to communicate, but later in life it isn't universally valued and nurtured in the way that writing is. It's not seen as a necessity, it's seen as a specialism. As a result, most of us stop drawing completely, apart from the odd doodling. More than that, we lose all confidence in our ability to draw. Yet drawing is an incredibly prac­tical way of turning what's inside your head into something tangible and useful. It can equip you with new means of solving problems, sharing ideas and telling stories. How to Draw Anything sets out to repair our broken relationship with drawing. It will inspire you to pick up that pencil from where you left it all those years ago and start making pictures again. It will give you back the confidence and joy in drawing you never should have lost. And it will take drawing out of the art world and put it into your world, introducing you to drawing as a practical tool for everyday life that will change the way you work, think and communicate.Trade ReviewIn our relentless pursuit of a fulfilled life, we've become a knowledge-hungry nation. The Little Ways To Live A Big Life series will feed your yearning for learning * Red Magazine *

Read more less

Book SynopsisNew Statesman's Best Books of the Year, 2018Mail on Sunday, Books of the Year, 2018When life threw journalist Christina Patterson an involuntary-redundancy shaped curveball she decided to tear up the rulebook. Dreaming of revenge and irritated by self-help books, she set out to interview others who had found themselves picking up their own pieces. The result is a joyous, moving and honest celebration of life as an adventure, one where you ditch your expectations, raise a glass and prepare for a rocky ride.Trade ReviewOne of the best columnists around. * Andrew Motion *A clear and important voice in British journalism. * Carol Ann Duffy *A wonderful, gutsy writer. * Clive James *A tender, beautiful exploration of how we survive pressure, from a tender, beautiful writer. * Johann Hari, author of Lost Connections and Chasing The Scream (a NYT bestseller) *Brilliant, poignant and also very funny. * Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller *A page turner! Insightful, sad, funny and so well written. * Kirsty Wark *I thoroughly enjoyed it - a kind of war reporter's dispatches from the barricades of modern life. * Robert Harris *Tender and funny. * Sunday Post *Poignant and very funny -- Sunday ExpressPatterson invests her case histories with such intelligent passion and cracking candour that you feel as if you are listening to your cleverest, funniest, and, above all, kindest friend. This is a manual on how to survive in the 21st century. * Kathryn Hughes, Mail on Sunday *[Patterson] puts her marvellous empathetic talent to good use, interviewing other people whose worlds had collapsed. The Art of Not Falling Apart is the result, a surprisingly joyful book by a writer so good that the people who sacked her were clearly morons. * Allison Pearson, Sunday Telegraph *Christina Patterson is a passionate, funny woman who refuses simply to struggle on. She believes in living. And throwing parties. And friendship. And sex. And buying a flat in a Tuscan watchtower from the internet on a whim. And also the power of anger. Like all good journalists, Patterson leaves her best story until last... the final chapter is a revelation. * Jackie Annesley, Sunday Times *Funny and uplifiting. * Mail on Sunday, 100 Sizzling Summer Reads *In this incredibly inspirational book, she reflects on the lessons she has learned since being made redundant, and highlights ways to deal with personal challenges, that range from domestic abuse and having a severely disabled child, to being publicly sacked at your employer's AGM. This is not a typical 'how to' guide that promises all the answers - readers may find some along the way, but they may also simply enjoy it as a witty and beautifully written memoir. * Verena Vogt, Irish News *The whole book was such a gripping read... The honesty is refreshing. It is also beautifully written... Everyone who works in healthcare would benefit from reading this book. * Peter Carter, Nursing Times *[Christina's] moving and funny book, The Art of Not Falling Apart describes with searing honesty what it's like for a single woman in middle age to lose the one thing that was holding life together - her job. * New Statesman's best books of the year 2018 *The Art of Not Falling Apart is required reading for all journalists past and present, and anyone else who has - at times - struggled to hold it together. * Dominic Ponsford, Editor in Chief, Press Gazette *

Read more less

Book SynopsisAccording to the World Health Organization, 350 million people worldwide currently suffer from depression. This book is aimed at anyone suffering mild to moderate episodes who would like to help themselves get better using natural anti-depressants. After all, happiness is not a spectator sport. The text explains key strategies to help you not only overcome depression but also reduce the chances of it occurring or recurring. As such, it acts as both prevention and cure. As you practise the simple yet highly effective exercises, you will find your mood lifting, your confidence, resilience, positivity and strength growing, and your outlook becoming more optimistic. These strategies come from a combination of the author's professional knowledge and practice, and her background as someone who has suffered from depression herself. Miriam begins by explaining the core principles of Positive Psychology - what it takes to feel good, function well and flourish. She then goes on to focus on how the scientifically-grounded techniques of Positive Psychology, such as learning to savour positive events, practising gratitude, playing to your strengths and learning optimism, can help to prevent visits from the dreaded 'black dog' and, ultimately, allow the sun to shine on your life once more.Trade Review"Miriam Akhtar introduces a major breakthrough in the treatment of depression." Dr Chris Johnston, GP and Action for Happiness campaigner

Read more less

Book SynopsisA practical guide to the biggest buzzword of the year, "self care." This workbook gives encouraging advice and simple steps to take control of your own wellbeing. We have all heard plenty about the need for self---care as the latest wellness trend. Whether it's allowing yourself a treat at lunchtime, saying no to stressors, or taking time for mindfulness practice, self---care has started to permeate discussions about wellness. But a lot of the discussion is quite woolly, and has been co---opted by brands to simply sell more luxurious products. There is a lot of talk about self---care - but how do you actually do it in a way that is meaningful? At its core, self---care isn't about fixing your unhappiness by curling up in a blanket! Press Pause moves the self--care trend on, by explaining in practical terms how to make time for yourself, with useful exercises each step of the way. Ellen Bard's experience as an occupational psychologist allows her to help you understand what it is that makes you feel better, and how to make time for it. 100 checklists, visualisations and lists to fill in provide tangible ways that you can be kinder to yourself.

Read more less

Book Synopsis"Camilla has been an absolute saviour for me. With her guidance I've been able to pull through some tough times and put to use the tools she has given me to make sure I don't regress into old habits" Karen Clifton, Professional Dancer All the challenges we face in our lives present us with an opportunity to learn, evolve and grow as people. Holding on to patterns from the past creates blocks; these can make us feel stuck and unworthy of love and respect. In It's Not You, It's Me, Camilla uses a series of targeted questions followed by exercises, tips and techniques to help the reader explore and release their old patterns and blocks so that they can move forward in their lives. Camilla will explore - Self-Awareness Self-Acceptance Self-Love Self-Care This book is a reminder to us all that we are worthy enough and that we do not need to wait for outside validation to feel whole and healed within. By taking responsibility for our situation we can heal the most important relationship – the one we have with ourselves. In doing this, we unlock our true potential and step into our light. Trade Review"Camilla is brilliant and intuitive. Her safe and beautiful work allows you to take your journey of living deeper in your truth to new levels.""It’s Not You, It’s Me will shift your perception. The only question you need to ask yourself is are you ready?"

Read more less

Book SynopsisXenia Tchoumi is passionate about self-empowerment and independent thinking. A fashion influencer, motivational speaker and self-made digital entrepreneur, she wrote this book to share the techniques and tools that have made her so successful, and to encourage her readers to resist media manipulation, stand up for who they really are, and live their best, most powerful lives.Xenia takes readers on a practical, no-nonsense journey to self-empowerment, covering topics such as taking responsibility, using your pain and your failures to push yourself further, and learning digital dominance instead of letting yourself be digitally dependent. She offers a wealth of tips for creating productive habits, setting goals, protecting your mental health and resisting society's pressures to confirm.She shares her stories of struggling against prejudice as the child of recent immigrants, battling the restrictive structures of the fashion industry, making her mark in the digital space and ultimately making herself into an ultra successful brand. Questioning exactly what empowerment looks like today, she also offers the inspiring stories of empowered people she has met all over the world and shows that, while empowerment can seem very different in different cultures, there are certain key traits that empowered people share - habits that anyone can learn and use to become a success in life.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhat is anger? Who is allowed to be angry? How can we manage our anger? How can we use it? It might seem like a day doesn’t go by without some troubling explosion of anger, whether we’re shouting at the kids, or the TV, or the driver ahead who’s slowing us down. In this book, the first of its kind, Dr. Ryan Martin draws on 20 years plus of research, as well as his own childhood experience of an angry parent, to take an all-round view on this often-challenging emotion. It explains exactly what anger is, why we get angry, how our anger hurts us as well as those around us, and how we can manage our anger and even channel it into positive change. It also explores how race and gender shape society’s perceptions of who is allowed to get angry. Dr. Martin offers questionnaires, emotion logs, control techniques and many other tools to help readers understand better what pushes their buttons and what to do with angry feelings when they arise. It shows how to differentiate good anger from bad anger, and reframe anger from being a necessarily problematic experience in our lives to being a fuel that energizes us to solve problems, release our creativity and confront injustice.

Read more less

Book Synopsis"I was bored, angry, tired and sad. I felt all alone, yet I had nothing to complain about. I had a good job, a husband who wasn't shagging his assistant, three children who apart from being occasional a**holes were pretty good kids; a house, a dog and everything else we are told as little girls we should aspire to. But inside, I was restless. I didn't want to be seen as 'just a mom'. I wanted to be desired, to make someone's hair stand on end and go crazy for me. I panicked, and wondered how many years I had left of being 'f**ckable' before everything starts going downhill?" F*cked at 40 is a funny, raw and empowering mid-life crisis. Tova Leigh takes the reader along on her journey of rediscovering her identity after motherhood, encouraging women to break free from society's expectations. When you find authenticity it's like opening a door to the truth - it's hard to go back. This is what prompted Tova to write this book for herself and for women like her, to say: HERE I AM. This paperback edition of Tova's bestselling memoir includes a brand-new, hilarious chapter on her life, revealing how vibrators didn't just add a zing to life but also provided an income that put food on the table.Trade Review"Tova Leigh has been there, done that, and lived to tell the healing, hilarious tale."—Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck"A funny, honest account of motherhood and ageing that women from all walks of life will relate to."- The SunFunny and irreverent"— Grazia Book Club"Tova's book is a refreshing dose of reality, telling it like it really is, while being funny at the same time!"— Dr Philippa Kaye, GP and author of The M word: Everything you need to know about the menopause"Tova’s book is funny, entertaining and relatable. A must read for any Mum!"- Danielle Collins, The Face Yoga Expert and author of Danielle Collins' Face Yoga“The way she talks about her body, her relationship with her body, seizing the day ultimately and just living life. I found it really refreshing.”- Giovanna Fletcher"Buy it, have a read of it, it's good fun."- Nadia Sawalha "... the best thing is you don't have to be 40 (or f*cked) to enjoy it!"- Kaye Adams"You don't have to be a mum to read it, you don't need to be 40 to read it, you just need to read it!"- Pina Crispo"Hilarious, funny, raw, intellectual, engaging, witty read, this book is for you"- Lucy Werner, author of bestseller Hype Yourself"It's about love, relationships, happiness, motherhood, it's acceptance of who you are and the age you are and age is just a number."- Sophie McCartney, Tired 'N Tested blog

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis is a guide to applying the teachings of mindfulness and Zen to the troublesome or challenging people in our lives. Perhaps you can see there’s often a pattern to your behaviour in relation to them and that it often causes pain – perhaps a great deal of pain. The only way we can grow is by facing this pain, acknowledging how we feel and how we’ve reacted, and making an intention or commitment to end this repeating pattern of suffering. In this book, Mark Westmoquette speaks from a place of profound personal experience. A Zen monk, he has endured two life-changing traumas caused by other people: his sexual abuse by his own father; and his stepfather’s death and mother’s very serious injury in a car crash due to the careless driving of an off-duty policeman. He stresses that by bringing awareness and kindness to these relationships, our initial stance of “I can’t stand this person, they need to change” will naturally shift into something much broader and more inclusive. The book makes playful use of Zen koans – apparently nonsensical phrases or stories – to help jar us out of habitual ways of perceiving the world and nudge us toward a new perspective of wisdom and compassion.

Read more less

Book Synopsis“Graham’s book is accessible and clear, offering readers an opportunity to learn and do better.” Susanna Barkataki, author of Embrace Yoga’s Roots This book’s mission is to empower yoga practitioners and professionals to align their practice on the mat with their lives off the mat. Yoga as Resistance outlines a dynamic programme of social justice reform within the yoga industry. The majority of teachers in North America and Europe are white, able-bodied and cisgender. What does that signal to people differently identified about their place in yoga? This book welcomes all to take part in questioning the status quo and learn how to move toward equity – and why it matters. Seeking to inspire a whole community of radical change agents, Yoga as Resistance offers guidance to students, teachers, studio owners and brand managers, explaining how to practise self-enquiry, minimize harm and follow practical strategies for advancing social justice and racial equity. The overall message is inclusive and profoundly inspiring: if we truly want to practise yoga, we must all come together to do the work. As this work is often challenging, each chapter closes with a yoga or meditation practice or journaling activity to embody deeper understanding and help deal with any discomfort or issues that may arise.

Read more less