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Replace good vibes only with I’m allowed to feel sad

Replace delete negativity with I can reach out for support

Replace I’m no good at anything with Would I say this to a friend?

A break in the clouds, a hug at the right moment, the small voice in the back of our heads that says, “I can do this.” Those moments are the rich soil in which we grow our self-esteem, our resilience and our relish for life. This book is filled with dozens of these little moments, ready to be dipped into whenever your mood dips, and to be opened up when you’re shutting down.

From ways to identify burnout and strategies for combating negative self-talk, to simple scripts for tricky situations and soothing self-care rituals, this is a book that will take you by the hand and tell what you need to hear. Even if what you need to hear is “it’s okay to wrap yourself in a duvet burrito for the day”.

Even at your most flawed, you’re perfectly you. Even when you feel broken, you’re whole. You’re brilliant, unique and worthy. It’s time to leave the blue moods behind and experience the full rainbow.

Are you one of the 12 million people in the UK regularly affected by stress? In this reassuring and easy-to-follow book, find out 50 things you can do today to help you manage stress, such as identifying your stress triggers and learning how to manage them, choosing beneficial foods and supplements, and reducing stress through aromatherapy and therapeutic massage. This title is presented with a foreword by Jenny Edwards, Vice Chair of the International Stress Management Association UK and Editor of Stress News.

A tidy mind is a calm mind. Through a series of easy-to-follow tips, this book will help you clear your mental clutter, improve your clarity and find peace.

Do you ever feel frazzled and unable to concentrate? Are you drained by the never-ending to-do list in your head? Would you like to feel more in control? If the answer is “yes”, you are not alone – and it might be time to give your mind a spring clean.

Mental clutter is anything in your head that takes up time and energy, and when there’s too much, the mind becomes exhausted. But with a few simple techniques, you can bring order to your inner world and find a sense of peace again.

This guide will help you to:
– Learn what mental clutter is and how it manifests
– Identify the causes of your mental clutter – from to-do lists, to decision-making and information overload
– Reduce the burden on your mind and improve your mental clarity
– Keep your mind tidy over the long term

How to Tidy Your Mind will help you say “no” to mental clutter and “yes” to feeling joyful, calm and clear-headed.

Be kind to the planet, but most of all, be kind to yourself


When you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, grab this book for a dose of calm and courage. Packed with reassuring tips and advice, from mindfulness exercises to practical steps you can take to make a difference, this guide will ease your eco-anxiety and help you to live a more environmentally friendly life.

Bring more peace and tranquillity into your life with the help of this little book of practical advice, wise words and soothing meditations

Even in the rush of the busiest days, there is a way to press pause on life’s pressures and find a stillness within. Meditation is the key. Whether you’re completely new to the practice or just looking for a dose of further inspiration, this book will help you establish a long-lasting and soul-nourishing habit.

Within these pages you will find a selection of simple yet effective tips to help you meditate with comfort, clarity and confidence, including:
– Advice on how to find the best times and places to meditate
– Useful exercises to help you manage and reduce stress and anxiety
– Mindful mantras to promote inner peace and progress on your spiritual journey
Enriched with quotations from celebrated champions of these timeless techniques, this book is your pocket-sized guide to living more fully and freely in the present moment.

Embrace your spiritual side with this little book of tips and quotes that will help you on your journey to a more positive and peaceful life.

For many, spirituality is a difficult concept to grasp. But the good news is anyone can understand and cultivate it. Whether you are new to spirituality or need some extra inspiration, you’ll find everything you need to get started in this book.

Within these pages you will discover what spirituality is and how it can enhance your life, including:
– Meditation for mindful living
– Sensory activities for a deeper connection with nature
– Practising gratitude for a happier mindset
– Daily positive mantras for better self-acceptance

From discovering your inner zen to learning how to chant, the tips, techniques and philosophies in this book will help you find serenity and look at the world with a new sense of wonder.

Open your heart… feel at peace… and let this little guide show you how to find calm and tranquillity.

A new journal inspired by the number-one best-selling children’s mental health title Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Poppy O’Neill

This activity journal contains cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help children aged 7+ manage their worries

Everyone worries – it’s a normal part of life – but whenever it feels a bit too much we need to stop, take a breath, and do something fun!

My Worry Journal is for those times. It contains a fabulous selection of activities and doodling pages designed to help manage feelings of worry and doubt.
Inside you can:
– Fill in a smile diary
– Create your own positive affirmations
– Take some mindful breaths
– Doodle your way to calm with the help of some friendly monsters

This engaging journal allows children to tune into their feelings and find creative and lasting ways to cope with their worries. It contains simple ideas and activities throughout, allowing the child to work independently or with guidance from a grown-up.

This friendly and supportive little book contains everything you need to know to prepare for the perimenopause and take charge of your experience

The years leading up to the menopause can be a daunting time, and one which is widely misunderstood. Fear not! This book is here to break the stigma and share the knowledge, answering the questions you’ve been too afraid to ask and demystifying the perimenopause once and for all.

Filled to the brim with essential information, this book will take you through all the stages and symptoms of the perimenopause right up to the menopause, so you can face this new stage of life with confidence.
Inside you will find:
– Guidance on understanding and preparing for the perimenopause and how to recognize the symptoms
– Practical advice for managing the mental, physical and emotional symptoms, including hot flushes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, changing libido, mood swings and much more
– Advice on the best treatments and medications for you, including how to approach it holistically, when to seek professional guidance and how HRT can help

There is an average of one new case of dementia every four seconds.*
Dementia encompasses a range of brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. They cause cognitive impairment and are much more likely to occur with age. Dementia has a serious effect on the lives of not only its sufferers, but also has a significant impact on their family and friends.
This book gives the basic information needed to understand what dementia is, how to recognise it, and, most essentially, how to deal with it, including details on:
The different types of dementia Risk factors and investigation The various treatments and supports available Daily living, diet, exercise and attitude. *Source: World Health Organization

‘If we had a keen vision and feeling of all ordinary human life, it would be like hearing the grass grow and the squirrel’s heart beat, and we should die of that roar which lies on the other side of silence.’
George Eliot, Middlemarch

Having spent her life trying to patch up the souls of others, psychiatrist Linda Gask came to realise that being an expert in depression didn’t confer any immunity from it – she had to learn take care of herself, too. Artfully crafted and told with warmth and honesty, this is the story of Linda’s journey, interwoven with insights into her patients’ diverse experiences of depression -inextricably linked with problems in the past and the present such as vulnerability, fear, loss, loneliness, dependence and grief. She sets out to convey, in a new and original way, how it truly feels to experience this devastating illness, what psychotherapy is about, and the role of medication- and provides hope for those who suffer from depression and their loved ones whilst busting the stigma of mental illness.

There are currently over 3.2 million people with diabetes in the UK, or 6 per cent of the adult population, and 85–90 per cent of these sufferers have type 2.
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, or doesn’t react properly to the insulin it produces, causing a build-up of glucose in the blood. Type 2 diabetes often smoulders on for a long time before it is recognised and diagnosed – it is believed that there are hundreds of thousands of undiagnosed cases in the UK.
This book gives the basic information needed to understand what type 2 diabetes is, how to recognise it, and, most essentially, how to manage it, including details on:
The symptoms of type 2 diabetes Risk factors for type 2 diabetes and how to reduce those risks The various medicinal treatments and support available Changes to daily routines, diet, exercise and attitude that can improve life with type 2 diabetes.

I haven’t tasted chocolate for over ten years and now I’m walking down the street unwrapping a Kit Kat. Remember when Kate Moss said, ‘Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels’? She’s wrong: chocolate does.

At the age of 32, after ten years of hiding from the truth, Emma Woolf finally decided it was time to face the biggest challenge of her life. Addicted to hunger, exercise and control, she was juggling a full-blown eating disorder with a successful career, functioning on an apple a day.

Having met the man of her dreams (and wanting a future and a baby together), she embarked on the hardest struggle of all: to beat anorexia. It was time to start eating again, to regain her fertility and her curves, to throw out the size-zero clothes and face her food fears. And, as if that wasn’t enough pressure, Emma took the decision to write about her progress in a weekly column for The Times.

Honest, hard hitting and yet romantic, An Apple a Day is a manifesto for the modern generation to stop starving and start living.

This compelling, life-affirming true story is essential reading for anyone affected by eating disorders (whether as a sufferer or carer), anyone interested in health and social issues – and for medical and health professionals.

Losing weight has become the modern woman’s holy grail… everything will be better when we’re thin.

We’re obsessed with weight, we dislike our bodies, we worry about the food we eat, we feel guilty, we diet… Too many of us are locked into a war with our own bodies which we’ll never win, and which will never make us happy.

The Ministry of Thin takes a controversial, unflinching look at how the modern obsession with weight loss, youth, beauty and perfection got out of control. Emma Woolf, author of An Apple a Day, explores how we might all be able to stop hating and start liking our own bodies again. And she dares to ask: if losing weight is the answer, what is the question?

Calm your mind, ease your worries and quieten your thoughts with this stunning guide to living an anxiety-free life

Life is full of beautiful, joyous experiences just waiting to be had. But when you struggle with anxiety, your brain can come up with all sorts of reasons not to do the things you love. By learning to ease anxious thinking and restore a sense of calm, you can start to live the life of your dreams in peace and serenity.

Through simple tips and kind advice, this book will show you how to tune out negative thinking and find mental tranquillity. Over the course of its chapters, you will learn to:

– Identify and avoid anxious thought patterns
– Treat your mind with kindness and embrace positive thinking
– Take good care of your mind, body and soul
– Adopt healthy coping strategies for a calmer future

By learning to overcome the mental obstacles anxiety throws your way, you can discover the many positives life has in store for you. So dive into these pages and give yourself the gift of a calmer mind.

Whether you dabble or are a devoted drinker, if you’ve ever worried about the negative effects of alcohol, this book is for you. From boozy benders to finding the joy of sobriety, Sober Mama tells the story of one woman’s rollercoaster ride to abstinence and how it transformed her life

Regular hangovers, bad decisions and crippling anxiety were the norm for single mum Rachael Shephard. Every day she would relentlessly drag herself through the never-ending list of chores and a full-time job, trying to hold it all together while she was secretly falling apart. Her beloved Pinot Grigio was destroying her life one glass at a time, until one unassuming Thursday, when she finally broke free from the bottle.

Now, Rachael is a sober coach and happily navigating an alcohol-free life for the first time in twenty-five years. Through honest, relatable and outrageously funny anecdotes, Rachael shares her personal journey to sobriety and offers practical guidance for women around the world who want to ditch the drink for good.

Tap into the tingly world of ASMR and experience the soothing power of sound with this immersive activity book

A soft whisper in your ear. Someone playing with your hair. A feather lightly brushing your skin. If these things give you pleasant tingles up and down your body, then you already know the joy of ASMR.

ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, relates to the tingly, pins-and-needles sensation and positive feelings you experience when you’re exposed to audio or visual stimuli. It’s a practice you can engage with to soothe your mind, relax your body and enter a state of low-grade euphoria.

Teeming with tips, activities, breathing exercises and colouring pages, this mesmerizing book will trigger your ASMR response. Use the pages of the book for folding, brushing, crinkling, or cutting, and discover how to trigger your ASMR response using techniques such as lip smacking, sound baths, massages and playing with slime.

Whether you’re tracing patterns, whispering words, or creating your own tingle-inducing tools, one thing is for sure: This Book Will Give You ASMR.