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Book SynopsisA no-nonsense guide to personal development, with real-life advice, for the skeptics of self-improvement.
Self-development used to be something confined to a very particular sect of society and it all seemed a little outlandish for a huge chunk of the population, but now it''s time for self-development to stop trying to be fancy and start becoming the norm.
Fed up with your daily routine? Crippled with self-doubt? Exhausted from people-pleasing? Or simply facing a particularly challenging time? Whatever your circumstance, Holly Matthews has friendly and accessible advice on how to face life''s challenges head-on and find the moments of joy again. It''s a light-hearted approach with a powerful message behind the words.
Holly shares her own stories of triumph over adversity. In 2017 Holly became a widowed mom of two girls when her husband Ross died from brain cancer. Before this, Holly worked as a television actress for years and experienced the emotional
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What I love about what you do is that it’s not hippy-dippy nonsense – you’re a northern girl, it’s proper down-to-earth advice that will see you through times of trouble. -- Lorraine Kelly
A brilliant companion of a book that makes you stop and think about who you are, what you actually want and how to be the best you. So many takeaways and golden nuggets of advice from these pages'
The Happy Me Project is the perfect go-to if we ever catch ourselves at a low moment or in need of inspiration. Holly's practical, step-by-step guide gives direction and clarity delivered in an accessible way. -- Jeff Brazier
The Happy Me Project gives me simple ways to get maximum effect. My go-to when I need a reminder of what I need to pull myself from the dark times. It’s just so good. Thank you, Holly, for writing this book, it will help many, many people. -- Michelle Heaton
Holly is the most wonderful human with such rich life experience for someone her age. I've had the joy of being one of her clients and this book is her through and through. I hear her voice in every page and her life lessons are so valuable, poignant and easy to take on board. I've recommended this book to every person I know! We thank you Holly, the book we all knew we needed! -- Becky Hill, BRIT Award winning artist
Holly offers such straight forward support with her unique blend of blunt honesty with no judgement. She never asks you to push down difficult emotions and gives simple steps to move to towards a happier state of mind. -- Stacey Heale
Human, relatable and powerfully uplifting. Zero fluff, just pithy wisdom and actionable tips -- Suzy Reading, author and psychologist
Holly’s book is a book we all should read! The amount of lightbulb moments you will get from reading this book are life changing! Success to me is leading a happy life, and The Happy Me Project really helps you to see patterns in our lives that throw us off! -- Jess Impiazzi
Practical, inspiring, honest and a total joy to read, The Happy Me Project is as comforting and calming as a perfectly made cup of tea, the kind of book that makes you feel it's all going to be ok in the end. -- Emily Dean
Table of Contents
1. How the brain works 2. That old belief is holding you back 3. Stop moaning! 4. Mix it up 5. Let’s not be busy fools 6. No one is coming to save you 7. Set big fat goals 8. You’re being a bully to yourself 9. You’re amazing (a pep talk) 10. Don’t give up 11. Be weird 12. Don’t take yourself so seriously 13. Gratitude is a game changer 14. Saying ‘yes’ when you mean ‘hell no’! 15. What does your ideal life look like? 16. That thing that happened doesn’t define you 17. Morning ritual 18. It’s not all about you 19. Negative people, what’s their problem? 20. Spilling the tea on fake social media lives 21. Tell someone to ’eff off 22. Nature not Netflix 23. Affirmations 24. What they think is none of your business 25. Whatever gets you through the tough bits 26. Addicted to drama 27. Watch your mouth 28. Ask for help 29. Change your BS story 30. Do nothing 31. Mindful AF 32. Stop being so damn ‘judgy’ 33. Be more boring 34. Be ruthless with your inner circle 35. Big girls DO cry 36. Celebrate your victories 37. Feeling like a fraud 38. Some days are crap 39. The art of overthinking 40. We’re all going to die! 41. Be nice 42. Making friends with fear 43. Comparison 44. Love hard 45. Make trouble – break the rules 46. You’re not running out of time 47. Is this a good idea? 48. Getting to know yourself 49. Guilt 50. Heavily meditated 51. Let it go 52. How to have unshakable grit 53. Stop apologising for who you are 54. Treat yo’ self 55. The real F word is ‘forgiveness’ 56. Your house is a bloomin’ mess 57. The worst has happened 58. Music to my ears 59. Night-time ritual 60. What if it were all taken? Letter to you Acknowledgements Other resources
