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How often do you put on a ‘coping’ front, when in reality you’re troubled with insecurities and anxieties?

Do you find it difficult to open up about how you’re feeling?

You might be surprised to learn that you are not alone, and that many men find it challenging to talk about their worries.

From tips on how to reach out, to advice on navigating mental health issues, this volume is full of guidance on how to look out for your well-being. Topics covered include:

– Anxiety and depression
– Stress
– Suicidal thoughts
– Dealing with traditional gender expectations
– Self-care and mindfulness methods
– How to open up and communicate
– Where to seek help
With personal experiences and insights, this book will improve your awareness of mental health, offer tools and techniques to enable you to manage it better, and help you to live a happier, healthier life.

A new journal inspired by the number-one best-selling children’s mental health title You’re a Star by Poppy O’Neill

This activity journal containing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help children aged 7+ grow their self-esteem

No one feels great about themselves all the time – and when we don’t feel good it can be hard to know how to pick ourselves up again.

My Self-Esteem Journal is for those times. It contains a fun selection of activities and doodling pages designed to help cope with feelings of low self-esteem and self-doubt.
Inside you can:
– Fill in a happy diary
– Create your own mood-boosting affirmations
– Doodle your way to feeling great with the help of some friendly monsters
– Shout out loud how great you are!

This calming journal encourages children to tune into their feelings and find creative and lasting ways to manage low self-esteem. It contains simple ideas and activities throughout, allowing the child to work independently or with guidance from a grown-up.

A fun fill-in activity journal for kids age 7+ to help boost self-esteem and mental well-being

Write down all the things that you are thankful for

This daily gratitude journal is your special place to record the things that bring you joy. It includes a diary where you can write about three things that you are thankful for each day, along with some fun ideas to get you thinking about ways to reflect on all the good things in your life.

The simple habit of keeping a gratitude journal has many mental health benefits. Studies have shown that regularly thinking about the good things in your life can make you happier and healthier, help you sleep better, and boost feelings of self-worth and empathy for others.

Spend a little time each day reflecting on the things you’re most grateful for – big and small – such as your health, your family and friends, your special talents, a funny joke or a sunny day.

You’re not alone in feeling lonely

In a world more connected than ever before, it can be hard to unravel why it is that you feel alone. The truth is, whether you’re sociable or solitary, extroverted or introverted, loneliness can affect us all at some point in our lives.

This pocket-sized guide will help you recognize and understand the way you feel, and offers practical advice for looking after your mental and physical well-being. From improving self-care to cultivating relationships, this book is here to help you break up with loneliness for good.

Seeing your child experience unhappiness is difficult for any parent

With so many possible reasons for low mood, it can be challenging to know how best to support them. This guide will help you to communicate with your child and equip them with the tools to express themselves. Offering ideas for simple lifestyle tweaks, it will help you to help your child foster a more positive outlook and to build their resilience and self-confidence for life.
– Identify the source of your child’s low mood
– Nurture a positive mindset
– Build self-confidence
– Learn mood-boosting activities
– Know when to seek support

You can totally do this

We all face ups and downs from time to time, and if you sometimes struggle to cope with life’s challenges, big or small, then this book can help. Bursting with useful tips, kind advice and encouraging affirmations, this handy guide will provide the tools you need to overcome adversity and bounce back even stronger.

In this book, you will find:
– Helpful information on what it means to be mentally strong
– Suggestions to help you stay calm and positive when life throws you a curveball
– Simple ideas for taking care of your physical health and maintaining positive mental well-being
– Techniques for finding resolve in difficult moments, including tips and practical exercises for boosting confidence
– A guide to the different types of professional help available and how to find the right treatment for you

This is the perfect book for anyone looking to find strength, survive setbacks, and foster a brilliant, more resilient mindset.

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This accessible guide will help you to support your child through difficult experiences brought on by life changes, including divorce, new siblings, or the loss of a loved one

Change is part of life, but for a child it can be scary and bewildering. Whether it’s the prospect of starting school, dealing with changes in the family or seeing unsettling events in the wider world, there are many aspects of life that can cause a child to feel destabilized and frightened.

As parents and carers, we try everything in our power to shield our children and prepare them emotionally for disappointments and upsets, but sometimes it can be hard to know what to do for the best. Help Your Child Cope with Change offers actionable tips that will give you and your child the support you need to navigate these difficult moments with kindness and care.

Discover how to:
– Nurture resilience and a positive mindset in your child
– Break bad news to your child
– Establish behaviour boundaries and retain routines during difficult times
– Deal with overwhelming emotions
– Seek support

A deck of 52 beautiful cards featuring inspiring affirmations to repeat aloud and bite-sized tips to promote overall well-being and boost self-confidence. The box also includes a booklet on how to practise affirmations and a stand for displaying the cards.

You don’t need to be well-versed in mindfulness practices to feel the benefits of affirmations. There are so many little moments throughout the day when you can pause, reflect, then continue with added purpose. Whether you want to boost confidence or reduce stress, the journey begins with this box.

Alongside a booklet covering the essentials of how to practise affirmations and incorporate them into your daily life, this box contains a set of 52 beautifully designed cards, each with an affirmation on one side and a well-being tip on the reverse.

Each card can be displayed individually using the wooden stand, allowing you to bring daily inspiration to any shelf, windowsill, desk or side table.

This is the perfect gift for anyone looking for an extra dose of positivity every day.

A beautifully designed guided journal, with thoughtful prompts to track your crystal-healing practices and your journey towards better health and well-being, complete with 30 crystal profiles, a history of crystals, and crystal care tips

Once you discover the joy and power of working with crystals, you’ll want to have them around you every day. They’ve been used for millennia, for everything from healing and predicting the future to decorations for temples, homes and the body. And today these gems can help guide your healing practices and enhance your meditations, aiding your journey to greater well-being with their vibrational energy.

The Crystal Healing Journal will give you the essential facts about working with crystals for self-care and meditation, from how to choose your crystals, to how to cleanse, charge and care for your collection. Thoughtful prompts will guide you through different healing practices using 30 essential stones, carefully chosen for their restorative powers. Includes over a hundred journal pages for you to keep a record of your experiences with each crystal and to document your own practices.

This healing journey belongs to you. May it bring you joy, self-discovery and well-being!

This gentle book – spilling over with beautiful quotes and statements on the practice of gratitude – will empower you to celebrate the present, even in times of challenge and change

Gratitude is a gift that never stops giving. Helping you to see wonderful moments in the everyday, strengthen your relationships and improve your health, practising gratitude can boost your spirits and drive positive change.

The uplifting quotations and inspiring affirmations within these pages will help you tap into this quiet power.
This book will remind you to find the good in each moment, and how an attitude of gratitude can:
– Improve your mental and physical well-being
– Help you to motivate yourself to embrace the day
– Help strengthen your relationships by spreading kindness
Positive Mental Gratitude is your go-to guide to harnessing the power of positive thought, and will help you to relish the small pleasures, be kind to your mind and brighten your world.

Discover the quiet power of morning rituals with this beautiful book, which is filled with simple guided self-care practices and inspiring words to help you rise and shine

Every morning can be a good morning. Whether you choose to greet the day with a stretching ritual, take time over breakfast for a moment of gratitude, or perform a mindful meditation on your commute, with this book, you will discover how just a few reverent minutes each morning can imbue you with a sense of peace and purpose to last all day.

Within these pages, you will find:
– Over 50 ritual ideas to try, all of which are simple to carry out and will help to improve your overall well-being
– An introduction to the art of using morning rituals, and helpful advice on creating your own
– Inspiring quotes from well-known figures and thinkers, and affirmations to guide you in your practice

Stimulate your mind 365 days of the year with this little book of tips and quotes. It’ll supercharge you with a new lease of life, helping you to get the most out of every day.

Inspiration is everywhere, but it’s difficult to get creative sparks flying when you don’t know where to begin. This little book is here to help you try out new experiences, look at things with a fresh pair of eyes and feel passionate about the things you love. Within these pages are simple but effective tips on how to:
– Break from the ordinary and widen your perspective
– Say “yes” to new possibilities
– Be mindful of your surroundings and experiences

As well as its many practical ideas, 365 Days of Inspiration includes a range of rousing quotes, from Oprah Winfrey to David Attenborough, to spark creativity.

Discovering what motivates you will boost your well-being, mental health and inner strength, helping you to become more energized and positive every day of the year.

Having a healthy, positive sense of self-esteem and confidence enables us to avoid the obstacles that can hold us back and to really make the most of life, even when we face knockbacks. This book of simple, easy-to-follow tips provides you with the motivation, tools and techniques needed to feel better inside and out, making you a more confident and positive person.

A supportive guide to help quieten racing thoughts, declutter your mind and embrace positive thinking

Everyone worries sometimes, but if you find yourself constantly overthinking every moment, decision and interaction, this can stop you from being confidently you. If you’re someone who regularly feels trapped in a negative thought loop, Overcome Don’t Overthink can help you break this cycle of self-criticism so you can feel confident in everything you do.

With the help of this friendly and calming guide, you’ll learn techniques to ease anxious thoughts, boost self-confidence and quit overthinking for good. Inside you will find:

· A breakdown of how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and affect each other
· CBT-based techniques for combatting negative thoughts and embracing positivity
· Tips to help you declutter your mind
· Advice on where to find further help if needed

Overcome negative thought patterns with this essential guide to living a worry-free life. With the tips and advice inside, you’ll learn to stop dwelling on the past and start living fully in the present.

From bathing rituals and sleep yoga to solitude and mental relaxation, discover the restorative power of rest and sleep with this beautiful little book

When was the last time you truly felt well-rested? Perhaps it’s hard even to remember. With so many demands on our energy, modern life can make it challenging to devote enough time to resting. However, it can be just as important as diet and exercise to our overall sense of well-being.

This little book will help you find ways to bring more rest into your life. It’s filled with practical tips and simple ideas, including:
– Different kinds of rest, and which kind your body may need
– Techniques to allow your mind and body to take a break
– Sleep self-care to help you fall asleep and sleep well
When you know how to get the most from your down-time, you can step back into your day-to-day life feeling revitalized, refreshed and reconnected to the best version of you.

Do you REALLY know what is in the products that you are buying? Did you know, for example, that colouring in children’s sweets, jelly and soft drinks can potentially cause asthma, skin rash and hyperactivity? That common ingredients in personal care products like shampoo and toothpaste have been associated with problems ranging from skin irritation, to breathing difficulties, nausea, increased risk of cancer and blindness? How can you avoid putting harmful additives and chemicals into and onto your body? This user-friendly guide tells you at a glance which additives are hazardous, which are best avoided and which are safe, making it easier to shop for your family. The colour-coded tables provide valuable information about potential health effects and take the mystery out of additives, helping you to choose which products to put in your basket and which to leave on the shelf. This book may seriously improve your health!

Supercharge your confidence, enhance your well-being and live life as your best self with the help of this modern guide to the ancient art of Stoicism

Whether you seek greatness or joy, self-knowledge or self-control, the Stoic philosophy can teach you how to exercise the mental muscles you need to rise above everyday stresses and manage whatever life throws at you.

The Stoic’s Guide to Life features philosophical insights and simple, actionable tips that will uplift and inspire you, as well as a treasure trove of wise words from giants of philosophy, from Marcus Aurelius and Zeno to Epictetus and Seneca.

Discover how to:

– Build mental strength and emotional resilience

– Distinguish between what is within your power to influence and what isn’t

– Find peace, even on the busiest of days

– Cultivate the four Stoic virtues: wisdom, courage, temperance and justice

Life’s journey isn’t always a stroll in the park, but there are ways you can forge your own path. With the wisdom inside this little book, you will be empowered to find happiness and meaning in our modern world.

From the author of the bestsellers Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

This accessible and interactive guide for 11-15-year-olds will help young people on their journey to self-acceptance, inspiring them to embrace their uniqueness and realize their true potential

Do you struggle with low self-worth or feel you have to hide your true self?

Your teens are full of new challenges – peer pressure, exams, wondering what the future holds and everything in between. And what if you feel like you don’t fit in or you’re not enough somehow? Persistent feelings like these can have a negative effect on your mental health and well-being, so it’s important to develop strategies for boosting your sense of self-worth.

Just Be You contains top tips and activities to help you find the courage to stand tall and be proud of who you are, because there is no “right” way to be – it’s all about what’s right for you.
You will learn:
– To love the skin you’re in
– How to accept your differences and those of others
– Ways to develop the confidence to say what you think and feel
– Mindfulness and grounding techniques to instil calm
– The importance of self-care and self-kindness
– Where to get help when you need it

Find a sense of peace 365 days of the year with this little book of simple tips and encouraging quotes

When you are ready to take the first step to understand your past pain, this book will support you on your healing journey, helping you to find your way back to yourself, come to terms with the past and look to the future with hope and positivity.

Discover practical guidance for a variety of self-care practices and learn how to incorporate these into your daily routine. Within these pages you will uncover:

– Ideas to restore your mental, emotional and physical well-being
– Simple breathing exercises and grounding rituals to help reduce stress and anxiety
– How to find joy in the everyday to lift your spirits
– Insightful quotes to help you connect with your inner strength

With 365 Days of Healing, you will feel empowered to change your story, recover from past traumas and take charge of your life all year round.

Find 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 ideas

Breathe in… breathe out… and let this book be your guide to staying calm and feeling good.

This activity book is for children aged 7-11 years

It’s full of great information, fun activities and top tips to help your child feel happy and confident

Does your child struggle with low mood?

Perhaps they worry that they are not good enough and prefer not to try?

Do they find it difficult to speak up in class or make friends?

These could be signs that your child is experiencing feelings of low self-worth.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child to boost their mood and sense of self-worth. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Chip – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational affirmations and practical information for parents and carers.

Written by an airline pilot and a clinical psychologist, this combination of practical explanation and self-help techniques is the definitive guide to help anyone overcome their fear of flying.
Sometimes unnecessary anxiety is caused by events which airline crews may take for granted, including aspects of flights that are mystifying and even alarming to less frequent flyers. This new edition incorporates the recent advances in technology within the aviation industry, as well as the increased security checks as a result of 9/11.

Pregnancy is exciting for new parents-to-be
Your life is about to change forever, yet the amount of information out there can be overwhelming. But fear not: this practical pictorial guide, packed with accessible and stylish infographics, will help you to get up to speed and give you all the essential facts you need, as well as a healthy dose of quirky trivia along the way.
From finding out what’s going on inside a pregnant woman’s body to understanding the various cravings she might experience, this book offers both women and men a quick route to knowing exactly what to expect while you’re expecting.

PREGNANCY IS EXCITING FOR NEW PARENTS-TO-BE
Your life is about to change forever, yet the amount of information out there can be overwhelming. But fear not: this pictorial guide, packed with accessible and stylish infographics, will help you to get up to speed and give you all the essential facts you need, as well as a healthy dose of quirky trivia along the way.
From finding out what’s going on inside a pregnant woman’s body to understanding the various cravings she might experience, this book offers both women and men a quick route to knowing exactly what to expect while you’re expecting.