Self-help, personal development and practical advice Books

Book SynopsisFight your fears, gain confidence and unlock your future using the power of fairy tales We first engage with fairy tales in childhood and they never leave us. From the "rescuer" Prince Charming to the scary, shapeshifting wolf in Little Red Riding Hood, the characters, symbolism and narratives in these stories are embedded deep within our psyches. This book offers a whole host of tips, creative activities and inspiring illustrations to help you draw on the latent power of fairy tales and apply their magic to your everyday life. These include storyboarding your own fairy tale to boost your imagination, devising a quest to build energy and confidence, and identifying your inner hero to improve your problem solving.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to take your power back from alcohol? Whether you’re looking to go booze free or want to make informed adjustments to your drinking habits, this inclusive and non-judgemental guide gives you the scientifically backed tools you need to create a relationship with alcohol that works for you, from cold exposure therapy to sound healing and beyond. You will explore the roots of your drinking behaviours and triggers, hear from leading industry experts, including addiction and nutrition therapists, learn to overcome backsliding behaviours, receive tips and advice on real-life scenarios, like sticking to your goals in a party environment, get advice on recreating your self-identity, and create a personalized plan of action to guide you on your soberish journey.Trade Review"A smart how-to manual that encourages readers to embrace a “soberish” lifestyle ... ideal for those who wish to rethink their relationship with alcohol without adhering to prescriptive principles or moralizing judgments."—Publishers WeeklyA useful guide to establishing a healthy relationship with alcohol.—Library Journal Review"Soberish is an important and enlightening read for anyone looking to improve their life by improving their relationship with alcohol, whether that be by limiting their intake or removing it all together. Kayla does a brilliant job of helping the reader assess their own relationship with alcohol and provides tangible ways to set yourself up for success, whatever you goals may be." — Elizabeth Gascoigne, Founder of Absence of Proof "Kayla is giving a voice to the next generation of sobriety. She's able to articulate what we've all been feeling — that it's time to get Soberish. Kayla blends modern behavioral science and personal anecdotes to deliver the first non-judgemental, inclusive, actionable and straightforward guide to cutting back or quitting drinking." — Brooke LeBlanc, Founder & CEO Edge Health"Soberish incorporates information with a kind, forgiving attitude. Anyone who is dealing with a problem drinker or is reflecting on their own drinking habits will benefit from reading this." — Netgalley review, 5-stars "Soberish is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to redefine their relationship with alcohol. With its supportive guidance and evidence-based approach, this guide equips readers with the necessary tools to make positive changes and regain control over their lives." — Netgalley review, 5-stars "Kayla addresses many important components of recovery, including getting adequate nutrition and sleep, journaling, engaging in some form of physical activity, and surrounding yourself with a community of like-minded people . . . . Inspirational and positive." — Netgalley review, 5-stars

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Book SynopsisWe've reached an environmental crisis point with plastic, and it's time to take action. But is it possible to make positive changes without radically changing your lifestyle? Absolutely! This practical book suggests eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, including budget options, high-street substitutes and DIY ideas to help you drastically reduce your plastic consumption. With 101 simple ways to use less plastic, you'll find it easy to take the first step and make a difference.

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Book SynopsisWe all need a little help sometimes – whether it's to overcome personal loss and grief, or to navigate our way through self-doubt.In The Book of Healing, Tara Ward, bestselling author and expert in wellbeing and spiritual development, takes you through the process of recovering from loss and grief. Learning the art of self-healing – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual – is tremendously important and can be achieved through practical exercises, meditation, reflection and mindfulness.Whether it's the loss of a loved one, loneliness, grief or even loss of self, Tara offers a roadmap through the recovery process. She shows how learning to embrace joy amidst the grief, and discovering self-compassion as well as compassion for others will create health, and help you to thrive.Tara's advice is practical and task-focussed, straightforward and accessible. Drawing on your own personal responses, you will feel inspired to reclaim some light in your life, escape the past, and look to the future, fully healed and restored.

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Gratitude shows you how to focus on the good in life and find joy in the little things with thoughtful and practical tips to cultivate gratitude every day.Practising gratitude is not just about noticing the big moments in life, but taking time to reflect on smaller moments and be grateful for what you are blessed with.The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Positivity and The Little Book of Motherhood."Gratitude is a divine emotion: it fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever." – Charlotte Brontë

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Book SynopsisCosmic Rituals – An Astrological Guide to Wellness, Self-Care and Positive Thinking is the ultimate guide to taking care of yourself and harnessing your powers.With a focused chapter for each star sign, Cosmic Rituals covers everything from hints and tips for self-care, and de-stressing, to mindful meditations and techniques to help you feel energised and ready for anything. There’s herbal healing to soothe the soul, and sleep rituals to get you in the Zzz-zone, plus a selection of mantras to help you get up and glow.There’s no one size fits all when it comes to taking care of yourself, but your star sign provides a blueprint, which you can work with. Whether you’re a tenacious bull who prefers routine or a sensitive crab that takes on the world’s woes, the character traits associated with each sign mean you’ll need a unique approach to selfcare and wellbeing.There really is no better way to find your sparkle, than by looking to the stars!

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Book SynopsisWhether you’re looking to dip your toe in the water with manifesting, or make some positive changes to your life and the world around you, Manifest Your Power will give you all the tools you need. Manifestation is based on one of the main principles of the universe: like attracts like. We are all in control of our destiny, even if we don’t realize it. All it takes is a little imagination, focus and persistence. This step-by-step guide, with practical activities and suggestions, will help you discover the power of manifesting. You’ll learn how to use techniques such as vision boards, affirmations and scripting to work towards your goals, from simple aspirations to larger long-term dreams. Once you begin your journey and start manifesting the things you want, you’ll realise that it’s all there for the taking – all you have to do is ask, and believe you have the power.

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Book SynopsisWhen children learn about something big and bad - even when they hear only bits and pieces - their brains get busy trying to make sense of it. Where did it happen? Why did it happen? And especially, will it happen again?Something Bad Happened guides children ages 6 to 12 and the adults who care about them through tough conversations about national and international tragedies. The non-specific term "bad thing" is used throughout, keeping this a flexible tool, and so children are never inadvertently exposed to events their parents have chosen not to share. Fear, sadness and uncertainty about the "bad thing" all are normalized, and immediately usable coping tools provided. For children and parents to read together, this one-of-a-kind resource by child psychologist and best-selling author Dawn Huebner provides comfort, support and next steps for children learning about troubling world events.Trade ReviewIn the digital age, children are often exposed without filters to tragic and disturbing news. We want our children to understand, stay calm, and be proactive. EVERY parent and child can benefit from the compassionate, practical, step-by-step guidance Dawn Huebner offers on how to make sense of the all-too-often upsetting event. -- Mary Alvord, PhD, Psychologist, Co-author of Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens and Resilience Builder Program for children and adolescents.When we hear of both natural disasters and newsworthy tragedies, it's normal for parents to wonder how to help their kids keep perspective and stay calm. With just the right words and reassuring style, Dawn Huebner simultaneously provides the breath of fresh air and a hand around the shoulder we all need to stay grounded when bad things happen. A must-read for children and parents who are looking for easy-to-follow tools during difficult times. -- Dr. Robyn Silverman, Child Development Specialist, Host of How to Talk to Kids about Anything podcast (& author of the forthcoming book of the same name) & creator of the Powerful Words Character SystemDawn Huebner has a gift for speaking with children about difficult topics. Something Bad Happened is kind, informative, and filled with compelling images that will help children understand and cope with their reactions to upsetting events. At a time when scary stories fill the news, Dr. Huebner's wise and compassionate book is a resource that every parent, teacher, and counselor will want to have on hand. -- Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, co-author of Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping FriendsSomething Bad Happened is an indispensable addition to every child's library, the perfect resource for parents to tackle tricky topics with their kids. In Something Bad Happened, Huebner gives young readers and their parents a gift beyond measure--the assurance that they are safe in a world that can feel scary and senseless. -- Nicole Caccavo Kear, author of The Fix-It Friends seriesTable of ContentsIntroduction for parents and caregivers; 1. Something happened; 2. Brains in high alert; 3. Calming your brain; 4. Gathering information; 5. Location, location, location; 6. Identifying helpers; 7. Understanding likelihood; 8. Dealing with feelings; 9. Self-care; 10. Healing the world

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Book SynopsisEasy ways for feel-good days Life sucks sometimes. It does. But it's possible to make it suck a lot less. If you find yourself weighed down by stress, anxiety or burnout, this guidebook is going to set you on the path to feeling calm and cool as can be. With these clear and simple tips on how to relax and reset your body and mind, you'll improve your mood at home and at work, and you'll be ready for any situation that might test your tranquillity.

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Book SynopsisRelax. Refresh. Restart. Amid the commotion of everyday life, finding a few precious moments of “me time” can be challenging. With so many demands on our attention, knowing how to get the most out of our limited downtime is more important than ever. Discover new ways to take some time out with this invaluable guide to finding and creating sanctuary. Whether you’re searching for serenity at home or seeking solace in the great outdoors, this book is packed with self-care tips, calming crafts and delicious recipes to help you relax, recharge and rejuvenate.

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Book SynopsisThis is the tale of an epic three-month adventure through unexplored jungle terrain – and it might even change your life Fuelled by a zest for life and the desire to explore the world around her, Pip Stewart took on a world-first challenge: following Guyana’s Essequibo River from source to sea. With the help of guides from the Waî Waî indigenous community, Pip and her teammates journeyed through the rainforest, facing peril every day as they kayaked rapids, traversed waterfalls and hacked their way through the mountainous jungle of the Guiana Shield, before finally reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Survival skills and a flesh-eating parasite weren’t the only things Pip took home from the rainforest. From contending with snakes to learning about the value of community, forgiveness and self-belief, in Life Lessons from the Amazon Pip shares many pearls of wisdom that we can all apply to our own lives. Her hard-won insights invite us to embrace the wildness within ourselves and live more every day.Trade ReviewA book with the power to inspire change. * Helen Skelton, adventurer and TV presenter *A remarkable journey. * Ed Stafford, explorer and the first person to walk the length of the Amazon River *A tough jungle expedition by an even tougher team. Life lessons from the Amazon is their story told with humour, humility and honesty. * Ben Fogle, broadcaster, writer and adventurer *A wonderful read, exhilarating from start to finish. Pip shares her unique knowledge of this jungle frontier and takes us on a journey of discovery through some of the harshest terrain on earth. An incredible adventure. * Levison Wood, explorer, writer and photographer *An absolute page-turner in which Pip shares her fascinating inner journey including doubt, struggles and overcoming challenges. A brilliantly candid and thought-provoking escape to the wild. * Reza Pakravan, explorer, filmmaker and writer *Brave, strong and determined female adventurers. * Paul Chekema, leader of Masakenari *Fascinating insights that I will apply to my own life. * Ross Edgley, extreme adventurer and writer *Stewart is a wonderful travelling companion. Not only does she take us through the physical and mental highs and lows of adventure travel, she tackles head-on the ethics and morals of modern-day travel, addressing privilege, over-tourism and sustainability: an absolute joy. * Monisha Rajesh, journalist and travel writer *

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Book SynopsisShift out of the inner war of ego, and into the illuminated presence of your soul. In this book, spiritual teacher and intuitive Matt Kahn redefines the spiritual path for the modern-day seeker, and offers original, innovative ways to resolve fear, unravel judgements and learn how to view life from a clear, expanded perspective. By redefining our understanding of the spiritual journey from the point of view of the soul, Matt breathes fresh life into all aspects of the healing journey to usher in a revolutionary and loving approach to personal growth. Each chapter highlights Matt's most cutting-edge teachings and loving wisdom. From learning how to unravel blame by exploring the four stages of surrender, to providing step-by-step energy clearings and recited activations to amplify the power of your consciousness, this book offers a clear road map to explore the magic, mysteries and miracles that reside in every heart. This book also includes engaging questions to contemplate, as well as energetically encoded mantras to experience our unlimited spiritual potential. Get ready to explore a deeper reality, daring to view your life through the loving eyes of Source and opening yourself up to life's miracles! 'Everything Is Here to Help You is a brilliant synthesis of insight, guidance, warmth and wisdom that will open the heart and calm the mind.' - Sonia Choquette, New York Times bestselling author of Your 3 Best Super Powers

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Book SynopsisInternational bestselling author Mike Dooley returns with a new book bursting with life lessons and wisdom for a brave new world. Eight poignant letters and almost 500 metaphysical life lessons from one of the leading authors of the genre, written for his young daughter - and for all of us who'd like to be reminded of life's beauty, our power and how much we're loved.The secret to performing miracles lies in:1. Knowing your desired outcome.2. Not knowing how you'll pull it off.3. Proceeding anyway.- from A Beginner's Guide to the Universe

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Book SynopsisIs there a gap between how you’d like things to be and how they are?Most likely there is, and it hurts. It may be a small gap or an enormous ravine, but that gap is the primary cause of pain and unhappiness for a lot of people.What if you said ‘F**k It’ to the idea of how your life should be and found peace with the way things are? That’s going to shake things up and take the edge off your pain and discomfort way more than any quick fix could.But being at peace doesn’t necessarily mean being peaceful, and it certainly isn’t being passive; it means embracing life in all its colours.Instead of constantly trying to change our lives, ourselves, or the world around us, just say ‘F**k It’. This is a radical message that can create radical shifts in your perception of life, just as it is.

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Book SynopsisThe sequel to the bestseller The Great Work of Your Life shows us the way through our darkest times to our truest calling.How do we make sense of our lives when our world seems to be falling apart?This beautifully written guide from scholar and teacher Stephen Cope shows that crises don’t have to derail us from our purpose—they can actually help us to find our purpose and step forward as our best selves.In this sequel to his best-loved book, The Great Work of Your Life, Cope again takes the ancient yogic text the Bhagavad Gita—the epic narrative of the warrior Arjuna’s odyssey of self-discovery—as a roadmap for our journey to our own true calling. Then he builds on that foundation using the stories and teachings of famous figures, as well as stories of ordinary people and his own rich personal experience. Along the way, we find striking examples for finding meaning and purpose in our lives:Gandhi shows how to tap our spiritual resources and listen for our inner voiceSojourner Truth and Henry David Thoreau inspire us to seek out the unmistakable signs of dharma in the midst of chaosMarian Anderson and Ruby Sales shed light on dharma’s mystic power and how we learn to trust in itAnd moreIn the spirit of Pema Chödrön’s When Things Fall Apart, this book is required reading when you find yourself forging a path through crisis—or seeking a way through your darkest times to your truest self.

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Book SynopsisPart oracle, part channelled love notes, this high-vibrational collection of messages of love from the Universe will ignite your inner light and inspire healing. What if you could have guidance and love with you wherever you went? A faithful friend who understood you and what you were going through - no matter what? This book is that companion. Written by intuitive and channel Cassady Cayne, this book is full of invaluable, uplifting guidance from the Universe. This collection of high vibrational messages about love, relationships and existence will inspire and help you on your path towards great freedom and fulfilment in all your relationships, not just romantic ones. Uplifting and inspiring, this is a book to speak directly to your heart.

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Book SynopsisPractical tools, expert advice and innovative ideas to help you create a successful business that reflects your values, supports your lifestyle and creates real fulfilment. In 2014, in her farmhouse kitchen in Wales, Shann Nix Jones started to manufacture a relatively unknown probiotic goat's milk called kefir. It was a powerful healing remedy that cured her son's eczema and even saved her husband from a life-threatening MRSA infection. Today, the business she started on her kitchen table has 300,000 customers and an annual turnover of £4.5 million.In this book, Shann shares the innovative methods that helped her turn her passion into a sustainable business. Following these steps, you'll learn how to: · develop an idea into a viable business that supports any lifestyle· operate with meaningful values and stand out from the competition· convert every obstacle into a launch pad· balance work and family - and even weave both together to enhance your family lifeShann believes that anyone can start a business following her 13 steps, and that doing so can bring you closer to creating a life in which you are the CEO of your business and your destiny.

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Book SynopsisWhat if you need to break down before you can break through? Find authenticity, growth and freedom through letting go and coming home to your true self.Do you find yourself getting caught in the same negative patterns, the same emotional spirals, the same limiting stories? The truth is that you can break free from the disempowering cycles blocking you from peace and joy and, most importantly, your freedom. The answer is already within you.Nicky Clinch is your companion on the transformational path of surrender, providing empowering guidance as you clear the way for your true self to emerge. You'll experience a maturation process of letting go, self-love and rebirth, so that you can grow, heal and transform - and really start living the life you were born to live. Discover how to:· embrace authenticity, self-love and freedom through letting go · break free from self-defeating patterns and cycles of negativity · dissolve attachments to the stories keeping you stuck in the past · clear obstacles preventing your growth and destiny to thrive?· develop a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and all of life Surrender who you thought you were and come home to who you truly are.

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Book SynopsisMinimalism is so much more than decluttering. Find gratitude, richness and value in your everyday life as you create space for contentment, purpose and joy.Minimalism is about living more mindfully. It's about letting your life work smarter, not harder. It's about releasing anything that doesn't serve you, whether that be clutter in your kitchen or your mind. It's about connecting with what you hold as valuable and designing your life around it. In Simplify Your Life, Mary Conroy explains how simplicity is the key. This book will help you to make sense of your choices, to put you back in control of your life. Minimalism is not just for nomadic entrepreneurs or burnt out CEOs. It's for you. This practical guide is for anyone who wants to: · liberate themselves from the cost of their clutter · cut down on waste and consume consciously · spend more time with the people they love · stop scrolling aimlessly through the day · return to a point of mental clarity · Simplify Your Life will help you to do all that, and more.

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Book SynopsisOne of Dr. Wayne Dyer''s favourite quotes was When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. In this book, which collects some of Wayne''s most classic teachings in paperback edition for the first time, you will find a novel solution for most any problem you may be encountering. Wayne covers many aspects of life, from how to respond with ability to finding the mission of your life and redefining success, he provides comfort, reassurance, and a fresh perspective on the pursuit of happiness. For, as Wayne was also fond of saying,There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.

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Book Synopsis'Please read this book . . . and then give it to everyone you know!' - Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestsellerThe ultimate guide to stop people-pleasing and reclaim your personal space by setting clear boundaries.Do you feel like you're a 'pushover'? Does self-care feel selfish to you? And do you find yourself feeling resentful towards others because they don't seem to take your needs into consideration?In this book, master coach, speaker and author Nancy Levin will help you establish clear and healthy boundaries. This book includes exercises and practical tools to help even the most conflict-averse, people-pleasing readers learn new habits. You'll learn how to:· Recognize and take inventory of your boundaries· View your boundaries differently by creating a 'Boundary Pyramid'· Gather the courage to live a life of 'boundary badassery'· Learn how to say no!'This work was life-changing for me, and if you're someone who has avoided boundaries for years, it can change your life, too.' - Nancy Levin

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Book SynopsisAward Winner in the Science category of the 2020 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book FestAward-winning author and thought leader Dawson Church, Ph.D., blends cutting-edge neuroscience with intense firsthand experience to show you how you can rewire your brain for happiness-starting right now.Neural plasticity-the discovery that the brain is capable of rewiring itself-is now widely understood. But what few people have grasped yet is how quickly this is happening, how extensive brain changes can be, and how much control each of us has over the process.In Bliss Brain, famed researcher Dawson Church digs deep into leading-edge science, and finds stunning evidence of rapid and radical brain change. In just eight weeks of practice, 12 minutes a day, using the right techniques, we can produce measurable changes in our brains. These make us calmer, happier, and more resilient.When we cultivate these pleasurable states over time, they become traits. We don't just feel more blissful as a temporary state; the changes are literally hard-wired into our brains, becoming stable and enduring personality traits.The startling conclusions of Church's research show that neural remodeling goes much farther than scientists have previously understood, with stress circuits shriveling over time. Simultaneously, "The Enlightenment Circuit"-associated with happiness, compassion, productivity, creativity, and resilience-expands.During deep meditation, Church shows how "the 7 neurochemicals of ecstasy" are released in our brains. These include anandamide, a neurotransmitter that's been named "the bliss molecule" because it mimics the effects of THC, the active ingredient in cannabis. It boosts serotonin and dopamine; the first is an analog of psilocybin, the second of cocaine. He shows how cultivating these elevated emotional states literally produces a self-induced high.While writing Bliss Brain, Church went through a series of disasters, including escaping seconds ahead of a California wildfire that consumed his home and office and claimed 22 lives. The fire triggered a painful medical condition and a financial disaster. Through it all, Church steadily practiced the techniques of Bliss Brain while teaching them to thousands of other people. This book weaves his story of resilience into the fabric of neuroscience, producing a fascinating picture of just how happy we can make our brains, no matter what the odds.

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback - beloved spiritual teacher Dr Wayne W. Dyer offers spiritual tools to transcend your current circumstances and old patterns in order to reach true fulfilment.Dr Wayne W. Dyer often shared his thoughts on the path and practice of enlightenment during his writings and presentations. He'd say, 'This is not about self-help. It's about self-realization, which is way beyond self-help.' In this book, which collects some of his timeless words of wisdom in a new format, the internationally renowned speaker and author offers spiritual tools to help you reach true fulfilment. He shows you how to become genuinely awake, aware of the power you have within to shift your thought processes, release attachments and tame your ego - to name just a few topics covered in these pages.Wayne will help you understand what an illusion much of life is, so you can see the big picture and spark deep transformation (that is, 'the ability to go beyond your form'), resulting in peace and harmony in all areas of your life. He will also take you through the stages of enlightenment and instruct you in mindfulness practices such as visualization and meditation, ultimately helping you reach a higher consciousness. You'll feel as if you are absolutely living in the light, in tune with the magnificence of the Universe and yourself.

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Book Synopsis'What if you could find inner peace right where you are? No one-way ticket to paradise required...'After a terrible year, feeling burned out and broken, Emma Howarth decided to go on a year-long mystical adventure - from the comfort of her own home. The result was a year that changed everything. A year that turned frantic chaos into life in the slow lane. A year of magic and moonlight and pink sky sunrises. A year fragranced with incense and burning herbs (that sometimes smelled suspiciously illegal). A Year of Mystical Thinking is Emma's witty and life-affirming account of the year that transformed her world. Each month she introduces a new spiritual practice, with practical, actionable tips - from how to create the perfect vision board to living by the phases of the moon. Join Emma on her journey as she connects with spirit guides in February, obsesses over astrology in August and learns about reiki in November.

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Book SynopsisThat deeper calling within you? Don't ignore it! It's time to start listening to your intuition - and following it to find your true purpose.Intuition is the strongest tool we have, but far too often we forget to use it or aren't sure where to begin. This is the ultimate guide to connecting with your intuition, awakening to your spiritual purpose and leading an inspired, joyful life.Award-winning spiritual coach Liz Roberta has devised a transformative framework of 21 inspiring questions to help you take practical steps to activate your intuition and start living in alignment. You'll discover how to:· listen, tune in and follow your intuition· develop deep trust and confidence in yourself· choose a life path aligned with your purpose· share your unique insights and gifts with the worldIt's time to trust your intuition and start living in tune with your deep inner knowing. You're here for a reason and your soul knows what's best for you. When you close the last page, you'll know too.

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Book SynopsisWhy are you here? What is life for? What are you meant to do? New York Times best-selling author Robert Holden helps you go from looking for your purpose to living it. (Hint: It’s not just about you.)“How do I find my life’s purpose?” In the 10-year run of Robert Holden’s call-in radio show, Shift Happens!, his listeners asked that question more often than any other, by far. It seems everybody is looking for their purpose, and yet we all struggle to recognize it and live it. In Higher Purpose, Holden takes readers on an epic journey of self-discovery that includes the hero’s journey with Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung’s work on true vocation, Victor Frankl’s search for meaning, a pilgrimage with St. Francis of Assisi, the poetry of Wordsworth and Rilke, and much more. The journey has four stages: “The Call” explores “the calling” inside you to live a more meaningful life.“The Path” helps you to realize what inspires you, what brings you alive, to follow your joy, and to do more of what you love.“The Ordeal” tackles the inner blocks, the road of trials, and challenges you must overcome to live your higher purpose.“The Victory” encourages you to not betray yourself, to “sing your whole song,” and to keep on saying YES to your soul’s high adventure. In Higher Purpose, Holden explores three distinct levels of purpose: your unique purpose, a shared purpose, and the greater purpose of life. He offers inquiries, meditations, and journaling exercises to help you live your purpose every day. And he shares stories from his own life and conversations with a host of remarkable people—Maya Angelou, Louise Hay, Jean Houston, Matthew Fox, Robert Thurman, Caroline Myss, Andrew Harvey, Wayne Dyer, Oprah Winfrey, and more.

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Book SynopsisConnect with Mother Earth and your Ancestors through inspiring stories and healing wisdom, and discover how to come home to yourself.We are all Future Ancestors, and we have a responsibility to nurture, protect and restore the balance to our Mother (Earth). We are of her. She owns us. This book honours her and honours us.I am Annabelle Sharman. I am a proud Aboriginal Bush woman of the Mutti Mutti tribe grown in the Australian Mallee among the gum trees, the Murray River and red dirt running through me. In this lifetime, I am (have become) the Spirit Weaver, living Self, Spirit and Mother Earth. I have become the Master of my own healing journey, having learned my lessons through life. I am a survivor and now I am Home, I am whole and I am Oneness.Throughout this book, I hold a space for you to see and feel through your Ancestor eyes, heart and Spirit, and to dance through the pages of this book. You will be guided to uncover and unravel a piece of who you truly are.I am an Ancestor of the future. Here I am, I have arrived. I am here, I heard you. I honour you, I honour me.

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Book SynopsisReturn To Source invites Black people around the world to reconnect with their lost heritage and find healing, self-love and transformation.This book is an empowering call to journey home to a new way of looking after yourself. A new way that is, in fact, the old way.Globally, Africans and Diasporans are rediscovering that, even while navigating an oppressive and often unsafe world, we are called to make space for healing, not just for ourselves but also for loved ones, Ancestors and descendants. Our path to liberation includes a commitment to nurturing our personal and community growth by making wellness a priority. In this powerful book, Araba Ofori-Acquah will help you to:- embark on a spiritual, emotional and – for some – physical journey back to the Motherland, back to your heritage, back to yourself, back to source- unlock your potential with the power of an African-centred approach to wellness- incorporate the three seeds of African wellness – music and movement, Mother Earth and magick – into your routine- demystify and undo the demonisation of African beliefs, rituals and practices- create a path to healing that feels most authentic to youDiscover how to live well – in accordance with African traditions – and find power, healing and alignment through your Return to Source.

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Book SynopsisWant to make twice as much money with half the work? It's time to shift your mindset, recognize your worth, and become a successful entrepreneur on your own terms!‘Denise is a much-needed voice of practical wisdom.’ Marie Forleo, founder of B-SchoolFeeling burned-out by your business? Sick of the ‘hustle and grind’ culture of your industry? There’s a better way. Get over your perfectionism, chill, and prosper!With her trademark humour and down-to-earth wisdom, money mindset coach Denise Duffield-Thomas shares the invaluable buisness and counterintuitive millionaire mindset lessons (no blood, sweat or tears necessary) that will set you on the path of abundance – without all the hard work.You’ll discover how to find the business model that works perfectly for your personality, and learn key concepts – such as the Golden Goose and the Keyless Life – to help you work less and earn more. Plus, Denise talks you through the small but important details of being an entrepreneur, including how to deal with awkward money situations and find the most effective ways to price offers. With real business case studies and practical advice, Chill and Prosper challenges the old, boring assumptions of what it takes to create success.This is a revised and updated edition of the book previously published as Chillpreneur.

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Book SynopsisA guide to trusting in the wisdom of our nightly visions and describing how engaging with our dream world can give us a sense of direction, help us to heal current and past hurts, including pre-birth trauma.We can analyze and interpret our dreams, but we can do so much more: when we understand and engage with our dreams, we are able to tap into a special, deeper kind of healing. The process of healing is not about putting the same pieces back together; rather, it is about reclaiming what is already within us that could never be broken, the essence of who we are as individuals and as interconnected parts of a greater whole. In THE HEALING WISDOM OF DREAMS, health and wellness practitioner Kathleen Webster O'Malley gently guides us through the process of using our dreams to heal unwanted patterns and live more authentically.She provides specific tools for enhancing dream recall, including dream journaling, and brings in the practices of dream incubation--how to ask our dream a question and receive and interpret an answer--lucid dreaming, and Tibetan dream yoga practices. Nightmares are inevitable when we start to dive deeper into our vulnerabilities and traumas, and O'Malley discusses how to re-vision them as urgent messages that serve to deliver profound realizations. She explores the more mystical side of dreaming: visions from ancestors and spirit guides, animal guides, and archetypes that appear in our dreams. Finally, she encourages us to grant ourselves permission to be playful in our dreams, to envision ourselves as archeologists unearthing our hidden gifts.

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Book SynopsisThe transformational speaker, master coach, and host of the Brave Table offers a practical five-stage framework for overcoming setbacks with grace and redefining tough moments to fly forward every time.You know those awful, terrible, sucker-punch moments in life? The ones that knock you down, burn you up, or make you cringe so hard you wish it was all a bad dream? Probably—because we all do. These epic, messy, oh-no-oh-crap moments of chaos are just part of life—yet, as Dr. Neeta Bhushan shows us, they’re also beautiful opportunities for change.As co-founder of the Global Grit Institute, a mental health training platform for leaders and coaches, and co-founder of Dharma Coaching Institute, training thousands to live their best lives, Neeta Bhushan has helped thousands of people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments. She has spent years researching human behavior and observing people in their worst and best moments, and from those experiences—as well as her own life—she knows what it takes to get back up no matter what bowled you over. By teaching readers to understand their individual Bounce Factors—how well they “bounce back” based on four core components of their life—and guiding them through the five stages to audacious, all-out resilience, Neeta shares exactly what it takes to overcome obstacles, surmount setbacks, and not just bounce back, but fly forward.Combining her own experience with the stories of clients she’s worked with, Neeta will do for overcoming obstacles what James Clear did for habits by making personal growth clear, accessible, and doable for anyone. With five distinct stages—Falling, Igniting, Rising, Magnifying, and Thriving—her Fly Forward Framework is designed to help readers move toward change not just at one pivotal “moment of suck,” but over and over again, as often as they need to.With her trademark warmth and wisdom, Neeta has created for readers a book to pull off their shelf whenever life serves them up a setback, large or small. Because while sucky moments are part of life, they’re also the key to growth. And when we can embrace that paradox with open arms, to acknowledge the pain while still moving forward from it—to say, “That sucked. Now what?”—we can live our lives with truly audacious resilience.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the deeper meaning of your dreams and understand the messages behind various signs and symbols in just 21 days.We've all experienced dreams that have given us pause for thought or wondered what deeper insight these nighttime visitations have. Dreams can unlock the deepest parts of our minds, reveal solutions that the waking mind could not comprehend and provide important guidelines for our future. However, these valuable insights are useless to us without a simple, easy-to-follow guide to the symbols and messages submerged within our dreams. 21 Days to Decode Your Dreams is the package all dreamers need.Your sleeping life holds the solutions to your waking life. This book offers a comprehensive day-by-day guide to the most familiar themes, symbols and messages that our dreams transmit. In 21 daily segments, you'll learn how to keep a dream journal, understand recurring dreams, break troubling patterns that your dreams warn you about and create an incredible dream life to enrich your conscious time.Studies have shown it takes just 21 days to establish a new habit. Take advantage of a new skill with Hay House’s 21 Days series.

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times Book of the YearAll royalties from sales of this book go to The Big IssueIf you could write a letter to your younger self, what would it say?Over 10 years ago, The Big Issue began to ask some of the best-known, most interesting and most successful figures in entertainment, politics, food, sport and business to give advice, offer hope and share a few jokes with their younger selves. They opened up, in ways they never had, to interviewer Jane Graham, reflecting on their lives and themselves with affection, sympathy and sometimes disbelief. This collection of 100 of the most incredible letters includes Paul McCartney on how he found inspiration, Olivia Colman on overcoming confidence problems, Mo Farah on the importance of losing, Arianna Huffington on knowing your motivations, Jamie Oliver on trusting your instinct and many, many more, including Rod Stewart, Margaret Atwood, Buzz Aldrin, David Cameron, Eddie Izzard, Desmond Tutu, Neil Gaiman, Ruby Wax, Ranulph Fiennes, Tracey Emin, Ian McEwan, Michael Palin, Melanie C, Tim Peake, Dionne Warwick and Ewan McGregor.Letter to My Younger Self is a revelatory and profound exploration into the wit and wisdom that age brings, and of the unique insights that looking back can reveal.Proceeds from the sales of this book go to The Big Issue to continue their work dismantling poverty and promoting social justice."A truly wonderful book ... a gateway to intelligent, learned and genuinely inspiring stories, moments and people ... We would highly recommend it ... It's a fab cause and put together seamlessly." Magic Radio - October Book Club Pick'The answers make for great reading.' Sunday Mirror'This collection is full of insightful stories that will make you think about how you live your own life, and how you want to live it in the future.' Woman's Weekly Trade ReviewA thoughtful, funny and moving book. -- Alastair Mabbott * The National Scot *Like all the best ideas, it's simple. A hundred famous people, from Hollywood stars to sporting heroes, were asked [...] what they'd say to the younger version of themselves. The answers make for great reading. -- Book review * Sunday Mirror *This collection is full of insightful stories that will make you think about how you live your own life, and how you want to live it in the future. And the best bit is that all the royalties from the sale of the book will go to The Big Issue. -- Book of the month review * Woman's Weekly *

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Book Synopsis‘A much-needed guide.’ Alice Bell, author of Trust Your TimingWhether you’re planning a change of career, looking for love, or simply to boost your creativity, harness the power of the universe to reach your goals with this beautifully illustrated guide to celestial power.The ancient Babylonians created the seven-day week, with the seven days based around their observations of seven celestial bodies – the sun, the moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Astrologers today still work with this ancient understanding of celestial power, using it to pinpoint the best days to concentrate on specific goals. Whether you want to ask for a promotion at work, find a new romance, or just boost your creativity and connect with your intuitive self, you can find the best day and way to do it. With thoughtful exercises, advice, self-care tips, affirmations and planetary remedies, The Celestial Handbook shows you how to work with the energy of the day to help plan your week and enhance your life.Trade ReviewThe Celestial Handbook is a delightful and practical journey into an often overlooked aspect of astrology: the days of the week. MaKayla McRae demystifies all seven days, explaining their significance and deeper meaning. This book empowers the reader to align their actions with natural cycles and approach each day with intention and purpose. An essential read. -- James McCraeThe Celestial Handbook is a fresh take on astrology, offering you so much practical knowledge to connect with the energy of the stars! -- Didi Daze, Astrologer

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Book SynopsisHighly sensitive and high performing? Being highly attuned to your emotions, environment, and the behavior of others can be the keys to success, but they can also lead to overthinking everything and burnout. Human behavior expert and executive coach Melody Wilding identifies this problem and gives the nuanced reader profile a name—“sensitive strivers.” Drawing on the latest research and work with clients, she examines the intersection of sensitivity and achievement and the challenges that come along with it in the workplace, and offers neuroscience-based strategies readers can use to reclaim control of their lives and reach their full potential.

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Book Synopsis A life-changing and empowering guide to discovering your personal and professional passions, goals, and dreams so you can create a life full of joy and purpose.Welcome to the Life Audit, an exercise in self-reflection that helps you clear the cobwebs of noisy, external goals and distractions, and revisit or uncover the real themes and core values that drive and inspire you. Think of it as spring-cleaning for the soul. For anyone looking to find fulfillment in every aspect of life—love, friendship, career, finances, and beyond—this encouraging handbook offers the tools to prioritize your goals and turn personal insights into action to create a beautiful, meaningful future. In this step-by-step guide, made irresistibly and uniquely engaging by insightful and entertaining illustrations throughout, you’ll learn how to use design thinking and creative exercises to: Identify the core values and key themes hidden within your goals.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Do you often find yourself seeking approval from others? Is beating yourself up getting you down? Then this book can help you. With thought-provoking advice, a step-by-step action plan and a simple method to challenge your inner critic, You Are Enough will help you embrace your flaws and celebrate your unique awesomeness. Let go of the myth of perfection, finally stop comparing yourself to others, and learn how to be happy with all that you are.

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Book SynopsisFind calm with this little book. Offering tips to help you let go of stress, and a collection of inspiring quotes to help you unwind, it's an antidote to the bustle of every day.You might think that "being calm" means being unfazed by stressful events - but nobody is completely immune to worry, anxiety or concern. In fact, these feelings are a normal and vital part of the human experience.Being calm is all about how you deal with these feelings, and this little book is here to help you navigate them. Within these pages you will find a raft of simple but effective tips to help you manage your emotions and think clearly, including:- How to recognize stress in your body- Mindfulness exercises- How to manage anxiety in the moment- Calming self-care ideasBreathe in... breathe out... and let this book be your guide to staying calm and feeling good.

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Book SynopsisSelf-care made simple Self-care means taking time to look after yourself, and often it can seem like just another task to go on an endless to-do list. The reality is that most of us just don’t have the time or energy to commit to a fully-fledged wellness routine amid the demands of everyday family life. Packed with quick tips and creative self-care ideas – and written with mothers in mind – this book will show you how to maximize your well-being in the minimum amount of time. By simplifying self-care and focusing on its essentials, you’ll learn how you can truly nourish your mind, body and soul with whatever time, energy and resources you have available. You can’t pour from an empty cup, so let the advice in this uplifting little book inspire and empower you to take charge of your emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.

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Book SynopsisA vibrant and fun activity book for 4–7-year-olds to help children feel calm and happy It’s OK to feel the way you feel! Help your child tune in to their feelings and feel calmer while having lots of fun with the help of this engaging activity book. Angry Monsters uses the techniques employed by child psychotherapists, including mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to overcome difficult feelings and encourage calm. Let the Angry Monsters guide you and your child through a range of simple exercises, including: Press the magical pause button whenever you need a moment of calm Learn to let go of sad feelings with home-made bubbles Find your way to calm in the monster maze And so much more! Part of a new series for 4–7-year-olds from Vie, a thoughtful and inspiring range of activity books for children. This book has been peer reviewed by a child psychologist, and there are explainers throughout just in case your child has questions about the activities.

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Book SynopsisA practical, supportive and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome stress, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help. How to Understand and Deal with Stress is a friendly, accessible guide with all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles, and to take practical steps to reduce or manage the burden. By learning the science behind stress and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you’ll start to dismantle its hold on you. And with practical ways to manage the condition – including physical, medical and therapeutic perspectives – this book will help you work out the best ways you can support your mental health and improve your overall well-being. By the end of this book, you will: Understand the science behind stress, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers Be armed with physical and practical steps you can take to alleviate stress, from breathing exercises and healthy lifestyle choices to problem-solving techniques and coping mechanisms Have a host of holistic remedies up your sleeve for when stress strikes, such as mindfulness, visualization and breathwork Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and know how and when to seek professional help or support With the right knowledge and guidance, you can learn to understand and manage stress so that you can get back to feeling like you again.

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Book SynopsisA practical, supportive and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome social anxiety, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help. How to Understand and Deal with Social Anxiety is a friendly, accessible guide with all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles, and to take practical steps to reduce or manage the burden. By learning the science behind social anxiety and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you’ll start to dismantle its hold on you. And with practical ways to manage the condition – including physical, medical and therapeutic perspectives – this book will help you work out the best ways you can support your mental health and improve your overall well-being. By the end of this book, you will: Understand the science behind social anxiety, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers Be armed with physical and practical steps you can take to alleviate the symptoms of social anxiety, from breathing exercises and healthy lifestyle choices to problem-solving techniques and coping mechanisms Have a host of holistic remedies up your sleeve for when social anxiety strikes, such as mindfulness, visualization and breathwork Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and know how and when to seek professional help or support With the right knowledge and guidance, you can learn to understand and manage social anxiety so that you can get back to feeling like you again.Trade Review'Been reading 'How to Understand and Deal with Social Anxiety' by @MitaMistry recently - so helpful, wish I had this when I was younger!' -- Sunny Hundal, Editor at The Independent'Hello everyone, I haven’t been on here in a while but I’ve just come on to share this book: it’s How to Understand and Deal with Social Anxiety by Mita Mistry who is a mental health specialist. It’s a small book, I’ve just started reading it, it’s quite easy to read. Now look, you know, I’ve dealt with mental health issues in the past and I think that, you know, if you can understand where these feelings and thoughts come from – which can sometimes limit us and our capabilities and our potential – anything that helps us, is a good thing, right? And a lot of this can help even young people. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, man or woman, you know, there are tips in here that’ll help us all. Thank you Mita, and good luck with the book!' -- Balvinder Sidhu, TV presenter'Congratulations to the wonderful @MitaMistry on publication of her book on #socialanxiety. We know rates have hugely increased during the pandemic, especially amongst young people. This sets out information in a simple relatable way. Highly recommended for anyone struggling.' -- Binita Kane, Lung Doctor & Member of SAGE'But yeah. It's such an amazing thing to accomplish, writing a book like this, or book, sorry, any book, because I know, I mean, the more condensed you have to make it, the harder it really is, because you have to structure it so well, so that when people open it, they literally find every useful thing possible in that topic. So well done. I'm sure it's been quite the process and yeah. It's such an achievement. And thank you for sending it to me.' -- Mira Manek, Author of Saffron Soul and Prajna, Founder of Chai by Mira'Social anxiety, it’s not something I ever thought I had, but after reading my very dear friend @mutts2017’s debut book there were many things I could relate to. From avoiding conversations I’m nervous about, hiding away when I’m struggling or needing a drink before I go to certain events to ‘loosen up’ Mita hits the nail on the head with this book. If you feel like you suffer social anxiety or just want to learn more, I highly recommend this book. Visit Mita’s bio for links to pre-order this really easy to read book which is released 8 September. On another note, I’m so proud of my friend for writing this. I feel like I’ve been with her on her writing journey and can’t wait to see this book hit the book stands and websites! X' -- Priya Mulji, columnist for Eastern Eye and blogger'An easy read. Read and practice often.' -- Dr Bharat Pankhania, Senior clinical lecturer at University of Exeter Medical School'Mistry helps to destigmatise social anxiety and offers us important tips to help ourselves.' -- Matthew Stadlen, Presenter and Author

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Book SynopsisWhat if our experience of life is created differently to the way we think it’s created? Instead of living in an out-in world – with our thoughts and emotions coming from other people and situations, as well as from the past and the future – what if we actually live in a world of our own creation? We aren’t at the mercy of the world around us, we are in fact, using our gift of thought to create our experience of life in real-time, with surround sound and special effects. Just like in the movies! The Gift of Thought is the first in a series of books that provides a simple, illustrated explanation of the Three Principles (of Mind, Consciousness and Thought). It describes how we use Thought to create our rich and diverse experience of life (with all its highs and the lows), and it explores how thought comes and goes like the weather. Contrary to popular belief, thought isn’t something that needs to be managed or controlled, suppressed or ignored. It isn’t something that needs to be taken seriously at all. In the end, seeing through the illusion of Thought can have a profound impact on anyone’s experience of life!

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Book SynopsisDiscover the benefits of regular rituals and routines and how to integrate them into your everyday life to give yourself the self-care you deserve. Do you always make yourself a hot drink before bedtime – and does it give you a warm, comforting feeling? If so, no wonder – it is a mini ritual of self-care. Imagine if you could create the same sense of improved wellbeing throughout your day. This book shows how incorporating rituals into all areas of your daily life can become a key part of your self-care regimen, keeping your body and mind nourished with energy and happiness. You’ll learn how to create helpful routines that work for you and how to transform your home into a sanctuary. You’ll also find inspiration for self-love rituals, from luxurious baths to mindful meditations, and advice on the power of simple affirmations and mantras. With this handy guide, you’ll make every day calmer, happier and more special.

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