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Calmness is within your reach.

With a little bit of help, the methods of truly relaxing your mind and body, of letting go of stresses and strains, can be learned, practised and perfected.

Bursting with tips, centring statements and soothing activities, How to Be Calm will help you to feel more at ease in the world and better equipped to deal with the things that really matter.

It’s time to start changing your life

The universe is ready to give you what you want, if you’re willing to make the right moves. Whether you dream of improving your health, career, finances or love life, the powerful practice of manifestation may just hold the key.
This beginner’s guide is here to explain what manifesting is, how it works, and the simple steps you can take to get started. Based on the law of attraction and the principle of visualization, the core methods and techniques in this book will help you identify and progress towards your goals, and maintain the momentum once you get going.

Bring your aspirations into being and cultivate positive energy in all areas of your life by embracing and absorbing these insights:
– Learn what manifestation is and isn’t, and how it calls for your commitment
– Discover the history of manifestation, how it has evolved and why it’s become so popular
– Find out how to tailor manifestation practices to land a dream job, find your soulmate or nurture your physical well-being
– Understand the value of the concepts of intention, vibration and visualization
– Grasp the meanings and methods behind common manifesting phrases such as “ask, believe, receive” and “ask the universe”

Discover the benefits of reiki with this beginner’s guide to what it is and how you can introduce the technique into your daily routine for a healthier, happier life

Reiki is a Japanese complementary therapy with the aim of bringing balance and well-being to the body, mind and spirit. Drawing on the energy of the universe, it seeks to direct and apply this life force to restore health and harmony in the individual.

Within these pages, you will find everything you need to know about this holistic healing practice, including:
– The history and etymology of reiki
– The five principles to live by
– What chakras are and how they are used in reiki
– How to set intentions and use visualization
– Techniques and exercises to practise self-reiki

Step into the world of reiki and find out how you can tap into the energy around you and use it to nurture and nourish yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Rest. Reflect. Restore. Reset.

Would you like to make a fresh start? To move forward feeling happier and healthier, and to fill your days with meaningful experiences?

Resetting your life doesn’t have to mean uprooting your entire existence. In fact, making just a few small changes every day can make a big impact. Filled with helpful prompts, tips and activities, How to Reset will take you on a gentle but powerful journey – to rediscover yourself, your passions and your principles.

From reflecting on your past to visualizing your future, the practical advice in these pages will help transform your mindset and reshape your life. Whether you want to refresh your relationships, choose a new career path or simply have a little more time for your hobbies and loved ones, these easy-to-follow tips give you the tools you need to take control, move forward with purpose and enjoy life to the full each and every day.

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.

A deck of 52 beautiful cards featuring simple, self-care rituals and bite-sized tips to help you incorporate them into your daily life. The box also includes a booklet on how to practise daily rituals and a stand for displaying the cards.

You don’t need to set aside hours of your day to feel the benefits of daily rituals. There are so many little moments when you can pause, be present and find calm. Whether you would like to feel more positive or perhaps spend more time on self-care, the journey begins with this box.

Alongside a booklet covering the essentials of rituals and how to incorporate them into your daily life, this box contains a set of 52 beautifully designed cards, each with a ritual on one side and a tip on the reverse.

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

This is the perfect gift for anyone looking to instil calm and self-care in their day.

Let go of mum guilt and enjoy the first years of motherhood with the help of this self-care support guide

Sleepless nights, endless feeding and the constant whir of the washing machine are often what you expect when you become a mum – and on top of all that, there’s “mum guilt”. Often born from the unrealistic expectation of the “perfect” mother, mum guilt is the term given to the feelings of inadequacy that women experience in relation to their children and their parenting choices.

This is where Guilt-Free Mum comes in; it’s time to reject the notion of the perfect parent and start being kind to yourself. Learn to allay those fears that you are falling short of expectations and give yourself a break!

Inside you will find:
– Top tips and techniques on how to overcome mum guilt
– A multitude of simple ways to inject self-care into a busy schedule
– Case studies from other new mums on how they overcame their anxieties
– Empowering quotes to inspire and motivate

You don’t have to achieve perfection to be an amazing mother because you already are!

Self-care for new mums is a necessity, not a luxury, so make sure you factor in me-time throughout baby’s first year with the help and advice in this book

Motherhood is a life-changing, magical experience, but it’s also a time in your life that’s emotionally charged and physically exhausting. Not only that, but you’re trying to care for a tiny human being who needs you 24/7. Self-care couldn’t be more important to you than it is right now.

As you experience your first year of motherhood, let this little book be your helping hand from the early days to your child’s first birthday. Packed with tips and quotes, it offers quick, simple ways to help you look after yourself, covering a number of topics such as:
– Recovering from birth
– Feelings and relationships
– Sleep deprivation
– Confidence and self-kindness
– Healthy living for you and baby
– Avoiding the comparison trap
You deserve as much love and attention as you give, so let the advice in this book help you boost your well-being and feel like a fully functioning, confident new mum.

Take control of your fitness from the convenience of your desk! This easy-to-follow guide includes exercises to strengthen and stretch your body throughout the day.
The average office worker spends between four and nine hours at their desk each day. Couple this with the fact that health issues such as heart disease, obesity, joint problems and depression are linked to lack of exercise, and you’ll see why getting fit and healthy has never been so important.
Perfect for people who spend extended time sitting at a desk or have mobility issues, Get Fit While You Sit aims to provide a head-to-toe workout that’s achievable from your chair. It contains exercises that focus on strengthening and stretching specific parts of the body, while also promoting other healthy habits, such as deeper, more focused breathing.
Inside you’ll find:
Step-by-step instructions for exercising your whole body Simple graphics to illustrate each exercise Tips on how to sit with a good posture Breathing techniques to help you relax and reduce tension

This 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.

Close your eyes, take a deep breath and unwind…

Reaching complete relaxation in the midst of our busy lives might seem hard to achieve, but it’s easier than you think: a few simple methods and techniques can make all the difference.

Bursting with tips, calming statements and activities, How to Relax will provide you with everything you need to channel your inner peace and help you feel content.

Take a moment to unwind with this activity book, packed with calming puzzles, breathing exercises and colouring pages
The wonderful thing about mindfulness is there are so many ways to practise it, and it’s no surprise that colouring and puzzle-solving have become favourite relaxation techniques for many. Filled with suitably soothing activities designed to focus your attention and free your mind of worry, this book contains 177 therapeutic puzzles, as well as breathing exercises, colouring pages and positive mantras to help you find your zen.
Discover crosswords, mazes, word searches, dot-to-dots and much more, each providing the perfect break from your day-to-day hassles. And it’s not just stress relief – solving puzzles is also believed to improve your memory, increase productivity and boost your mood. 
If you’ve had a long day, The Mindfulness Activity Book may be just what you need to wind down, allowing you to become fully absorbed in the present moment.

Alleviate your worries with this calming activity book, designed to soothe your mind, help you unwind and make you stress less

We could all do with a little less stress in our lives, and this comforting collection of activities, colouring pages, mantras and breathing exercises can help you achieve exactly that!

Colouring and puzzle-solving are two of the best paths to relaxation. This book will guide you through therapeutic activities and light-hearted games designed to shift your focus and reclaim your calm.

Discover dot-to-dots, sudoku, crosswords, mazes and much more, each providing the perfect break from your day-to-day stresses. Whether you prefer climbing down word ladders, spotting the difference, searching for words or coupling up pairs, this soothing puzzle and colouring book has over 100 activities designed to help you decompress.

If you’re craving a moment of peace, a distraction from your daily worries and the satisfaction of solving a challenge, turn to The Stress Less Activity Book to ease anxiety and help you unwind.

Encourage and support your baby’s natural development with this inspiring collection of daily activities that promote safe, fun and effective play

Split into bite-sized chapters with an accessible tone and accompanying illustrations, The Baby Play Guide provides a host of easy and practical ideas to help you make every second with your baby count. Packed with a variety of stimulating, screen-free and age-appropriate activity suggestions for you to try, this book will guide you through your baby’s first year, encouraging you to bond with them through play while supporting and tracking their development.

Whether it’s showing a newborn high-contrast images to help their visual focus, or enjoying creative, messy play with older infants, this informative guide will also explain the context and science behind baby development at key stages, how to “play” the activity, and how each one can help your little one reach motor, sensory, communication and feeding milestones.

Discover daily calm with the comforting quotes and peaceful practices found in this beautiful card deck and booklet, designed to alleviate stress and soothe your mind

We could all do with a little extra calm in our lives. Faced with the demands of the day-to-day, sometimes you need to take a breath and turn to a reassuring quote or mindfulness practice to help you find your inner peace.

Enjoy a daily dose of calm with the help of the quotes, tips and advice in these soothing cards. Find comfort in the words of well-being gurus, practise simple exercises to still your mind and discover rituals for relaxation contained within this beautiful card pack.

This pack contains a set of 52 beautifully designed cards, each with an inspiring quote on one side and a guided practice on the reverse, and an 8-page booklet.

Whether you’re confronted with feelings of anxiety or dealing with daily stressors, these cards will be on hand, in pocket, or over on the countertop to help you uncover your calm every day.

This easy-to-use guide is filled with bite-sized tips, techniques and inspiration for helping you to manifest your best life
Everyone’s definition of happiness looks different; whether you base your contentment on success, love or financial security, this book will help you to identify and clarify your goals, and provide you with everything you need to start manifesting the life of your dreams.
Manifestation is one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal, and the good news is that anyone can try it – the universe is ready and waiting to help you achieve your goals, realize your dreams and live your best life. By harnessing your positive energy through techniques such as visualization and scripting, you can communicate your desires to the universe and start working towards attaining them.
It’s time to start changing your life through the power of your mind! Inside you’ll find:
A range of manifesting techniques to maximize success Easy-to-follow visualization methods Top tips on how to get the most out of your manifesting Uplifting quotes and affirmations to inspire your journey Trust in the universe and it will deliver.

A supportive guide filled with actionable tips and advice to help you when you’re feeling low

We all feel like sh*t sometimes, and that’s OK. Whether you’re struggling with low mood, self-esteem issues or a more serious mental health condition, it’s important to know that what you’re experiencing is nothing to be afraid or ashamed of.

Packed with kind words and thoughtful advice, this informative guide is here to help you make sense of your feelings. With a breakdown of the most common causes of low mood, from work-related stress to clinical depression, this book teaches you how to recognize these issues and provides helpful tips on how to cope with them.

Topics covered include:
– Anxiety, stress and depression
– Self-care and mindfulness
– How to talk about your mental health
– Where to seek professional help

It’s OK to Feel Sh*t (Sometimes) will help you gain a deeper understanding of your mental health and leave you feeling better equipped to deal with whatever’s getting you down, so you can take those next steps.

Learn how to fret less and flourish more with this empowering guidebook, filled with helpful advice and practical exercises to boost your well-being and balance life’s ups and downs

Feeling better isn’t always about feeling good. It’s about feeling it all – happiness, sadness and everything in between. In You Can Flourish, Positive Psychology Practitioner Cheryl Rickman takes you step by step through simple exercises to help you better experience both the positive and negative in life, so you can thrive and grow.

Packed full of practical advice and encouraging words, this book provides a solid toolkit to help you move forward and ride the roller coaster of life as best you can. You’ll learn how to cultivate more Acceptance, Balance and Compassion (The ABC of Flourishing™) to better cope with the tough and build hope for the good.

With chapters on navigating your thoughts, feelings and actions, plus a handy planner to plot positive daily activities, this guide will boost your well-being and help you make changes that stick.

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.

Have 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.

Have 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.

Inside these pages you will find transformative guided exercises designed to empower you, shift your perspective and help you break free from the cycle of comparison. Packed with simple advice and methods to challenge your inner critic, The You Are Enough Workbook will help you develop a personalized roadmap to prioritize self-care and self-acceptance, and banish self-doubt for good.

Through a series of carefully crafted exercises, thoughtful prompts and engaging activities, this journal gently encourages you to explore the roots of your insecurities and unveils practical strategies to combat it. Each page offers an opportunity to reflect on your own journey, providing a safe space to write down your interpretations, insights and personal revelations.

With the support of this guided journal, you can finally start letting go of the myth of perfection, stop comparing yourself to others, and learn to be happy with all that you are.

Confidence is within your reach.


Confidence doesn’t come naturally to everyone, and needs to be developed over time. If you struggle to feel calm and poised under pressure, or wish you had the self-assurance to shout
about all your star qualities, then look no further: this book is here to help.


Bursting with tips, assertive statements and activities, How to Be Confident will enable you to work through whatever is holding you back so you can embrace your inner confidence.

Self-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.

What’s normal anyway?

Into every life some rain must fall. Nobody is fine all the time, and if you’re feeling down or struggling with serious problems, you’re not alone. This clear and comforting guide is here to help you understand the mental health issues that can affect us all, and to help you look after your mind, body and soul. Touching on a range of topics, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress and self-esteem, this is a book for anyone and everyone who needs good advice, fresh ideas and kind words.