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A mum deserves to find calm every day and this gorgeous box of illustrated cards is the perfect way to help her unwind

Throughout motherhood, finding time for self-care is a challenge and all too often sacrificed for the day’s to-do list and the needs of others. But all it takes is as little as five minutes – and the gentle advice on these cards – to instil peace. From learning the basics of deep breathing to small reminders that you are enough, these calm cards are the perfect antidote to times of strife, stress and everything in between.

Within the box is a selection of inspirational cards, each with an affirmation on one side and a self-care tip on the other. The cards come with a handy wooden stand so they can be placed anywhere, helping to brighten the room and quieten any mind.

Mothers are an ever-flowing source of inspiration, love and kindness, but they deserve to be cared for too, and there’s no better way to show your appreciation for your mum than with this beautiful deck of cards.

If yoga and doodling had a baby, this book would be it!

GOLD Winner – Living Now Book Awards 2020
Best book for Meditation, Relaxation & Anxiety Relief

SILVER Winner – Nautilus Book Awards 2020
Books for Creativity & Innovation

BOOK OF THE WEEK – Women’s Own


Explore the naturally calming sensations of your own breath like never before with the simple, fast, and instantly relaxing exercises inside Draw Breath. Meditative and gorgeously illustrated, this award-winning book is like nothing else in the world of well-being. Draw Breath comes recommended by some of the world’s leading authors and clinical researchers in meditation.

Draw Breath is not just ideal for beginners but also for experts seeking to regain their “beginner’s mind” by looking at meditation techniques in a fresh way. You don’t need to be good at drawing; you don’t need to be a yogi, or have any experience with meditation… all you need is a pencil, and your breath.

Combining the philosophies of breathwork, mindfulness and psychology, along with adult creativity, well-being and colouring books in a totally unique and accessible way, this book will help you make “breath-taking” changes in your life.

“Just pencil and breath… a new way to nourish the soul! Playful and wise, Draw Breath is a visual delight” – Patricia Gerbarg MD, author of The Healing Power of the Breath

Grief takes many forms. With simple advice and comforting words, this book is a calm and approachable guide to coping with feelings of grief and loss

Grief is something we will all face at some point in our lives. It can affect us at many stages – after the loss of a loved one, a job or sense of identity, during a divorce, or after a child has left home. However, despite being a universal experience, these emotions often leave us feeling alone, confused and overwhelmed.

With clear information to help you explore and process your feelings, this book is here to support you as you find your own path through grief. You will find advice on:
– What grief is and how you might experience it
– How we grieve, including common stages of grieving
– How to cope with immediate feelings of grief
– How to live with grief and loss in the longer term
– How to support others who are grieving

Grief will look and feel different for everyone but, whatever your experience, you are not alone, and the support and guidance in these pages will help you navigate your feelings and find strength again.

Have you ever found yourself wishing that there was more to life?

Would you like to feel happy and fulfilled every day?

Do you want to take control of your future?

When we have a purpose, we truly come alive. A life purpose is empowering; it’s both an anchor and a guiding light. Whether you find yours through a career, helping others or a creative pursuit, a purpose imbues our days with meaning, direction and happiness – which is why knowing yours has the power to transform your life.

This book will help you to uncover your own unique purpose, or your “why”. From reflecting on your past to visualizing your future, the tips and advice in these pages will guide you towards your true calling and a deeper sense of contentment. So, dive in and begin your journey of self-discovery.

A supportive guide filled with practical tips, advice and coping strategies to help you find calm in a hectic world

Do you ever feel as though the world’s conspiring against you? Like when it starts raining the moment you step outside, or when you narrowly miss out on that promotion at work – or when you check the news to discover everything has gone to sh*t. At times like these you need reassurance of your own strength and resilience, as well as a gentle reminder that there’s still plenty to be positive about.

Packed with helpful tips and kind words, this book will be your go-to guide to finding calm in an increasingly chaotic world. This valuable guide offers coping strategies for a range of anxieties big and small, from work-related worries to existential dread and concerns about the future of the planet.

Whatever’s causing you to feel anxious, How to Cope When Everything’s Gone to Sh*t is here to support you when life gets overwhelming. With the advice inside, you’ll start to feel more confident and ready to take on any challenges that might come your way.

Do you want to be a fitter, healthier you? Stay motivated every day with this handy collection of workout ideas, top training tips, invigorating activities, healthy eating suggestions and words of wisdom. From nutrition to stamina, this little book will help get you into great shape.

Do you want to be a leaner, healthier you? Get started and stay motivated every day with this handy guide. With meal suggestions, fitness ideas and tips to help you create healthy habits for the long-term, this little book will steer you towards getting into great shape and feeling good.

Stay at the top of your game and be your best self with the help of the empowering quotations and upbeat affirmations in this pocket-sized dose of winner’s wisdom

With a positive mood and the right attitude, nothing can hold you back. Whatever your aims or ambitions in life, confident thoughts and good advice make all the difference.

This little book, packed with incisive quotes and optimistic affirmations, is here to support you on your journey to sweet success and greater happiness. From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to brilliant insights from modern superstars, these are words to get you feeling inspired and thinking like a true champion.

As well as the hard-won wisdom of leaders, legends and trendsetters, this book includes a host of encouraging affirmations and daily reminders such as:
– Do something today that your future self will thank you for
– Start and end each day with a positive thought
– Inside every setback hides an opportunity
– Believe in magic and you will find it

Achieve the relief you need

All of us deal with stress in our daily lives, but the good news is that we can actually do something about it. This book of easy-to-follow tips gives you the tools and techniques you need to understand what’s stressing you and reshape the way you respond. Find out how to:
– Handle the pressures of your workplace
– Bring greater balance to your home life
– Fine-tune your diet to increase your resilience
– Boost your well-being through exercise
– Feel calmer by using relaxation techniques

Pawsitive vibes only

Dogs understand that the key to happiness is simple: to eat well, play well, love well and sleep well. This book gathers together all the best nuggets of life advice gleaned from our four-legged friends, paired with beautiful illustrations that’ll put a smile on your face and a wag in your tail.

From uplifting canine tails and timeless wisdom (“when you have a struggle, have a snuggle”) to practical tips, happiness hacks and life lessons from paw-some breeds (such as that wrinkles are just smile lines, or that sometimes you need a lazy day), The Little Book of Pawsitivity is sure to delight every dog lover. It’s both a playful tribute to all dogs for the happiness and unconditional love they bring us, and a reminder to their humans that if we adopt their perky outlook, anything is paw-sible.

Other amazing insights include:
– Life can be ruff, but we are tough
– Diversity breeds success
– The best therapists are furry with four legs

Dive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover peace and calm every day

In a world that seems to be constantly on the go, it’s sometimes difficult to find a moment of calm – until now. Go on a journey through the pages of The A–Z of Calm to discover an array of mindful and meditative exercises that will help you locate your inner peace.

With a helpful tip or activity for every letter of the alphabet, this book will show you how to pinpoint your stress triggers, uncover methods to help you deal with stressful events and discover how you can find a pocket of calm in our hectic, modern-day society.

Inside you will find:
– A raft of self-care tips to help you find and retain a state of serenity
– Mindfulness exercises to help both your mind and body to relax
– Life-affirming quotes and affirmations for when you need a moment of clarity
– Breathing techniques to help you stay present and in the moment
– Top tips to help you deal with the day-to-day stresses of modern life

Let go of stress and discover your oasis of calm.

It’s time to experience the joys of simple living

Whether you want to make small changes to your life or you’re looking to transform it, The Art of Simple Living will show you the way to a more wholesome existence. With help on how to declutter your home, practise mindfulness and make your mealtimes, free time and relationships more fulfilling, the advice and tips in this book will guide you towards a simpler life filled with joy, laughter and love.

Hop into this uplifting little book, filled with positive affirmations on self-love and empowerment, as told by the internet’s beloved mushroom frog

“Don’t forget about the subtle magic that is happening all around you every day”

Meet the little frog! With its mushroom cap and endless collection of fabulous footwear, this adorable amphibian is here to be your new best friend. Whether you need an emotional boost, some friendly encouragement or an honest view on the world, the little frog will be your guide.

Created by the California-based artist Maybell Eequay, this book is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find:
– Over 40 hand-drawn illustrations of the little frog
– Beautiful life lessons and empowering reminders that it’s okay to be gentle with yourself and to feel your feelings
– A humorous, no-nonsense approach to positivity

These illustrations will fill your heart with love for yourself and others, and remind you that it’s brave and wonderful of you to exist!

Did you know that up to one in five people in the UK suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Are you one of them?

In this easy-to-follow book, Wendy Green explains how diet, food intolerances, gut infections and bacterial imbalance, stress and hormones can contribute to IBS and offers practical advice and a holistic approach to help you deal with the symptoms, including simple dietary and lifestyle changes and DIY complementary therapies.

Find out 50 things you can do today to help you cope with IBS including:

• Identify your IBS triggers and learn how to manage them
• Choose beneficial foods and supplements
• Manage stress and relax to reduce flare-ups
• Learn which types of exercise can help to relieve symptoms
• Find helpful organisations and products

Embrace your inner confidence and unleash your full potential with this simple guide to boosting your self-esteem.

Confidence isn’t something we are born with, but instead is a skill that can be learned and developed over time. Filled with inspiring statements and practical activities, The Confidence Fix is a gentle and encouraging guide on how to grow your self-assurance.

By working through the prompts and exercises in this workbook, you will be able to find your inner strength, develop your resilience and build your self-belief. With inspirational quotes and space for personal reflections, this beautiful and powerful workbook is here to encourage daily self-care and personal growth.

With the help of this book, you will learn to:
– Advocate for yourself, both in the workplace and at home
– Love yourself and what makes you unique
– Manage your worries and stresses
– Celebrate all your achievements

Whether you’re struggling with imposter syndrome, have a fear of failure or simply lack the confidence to pursue your goals, this book will guide you to overcome these challenges and have the courage to achieve your dreams.

This super-fun workbook is for children aged 7-11

Grow your confidence with these creative and easy-to-follow activities and top tips

Everyone feels nervous sometimes – it might be because we’re trying something new that we’re not sure about, or perhaps it’s because we worry we’re not good enough.

The Confidence Workbook is here to help by showing you how to build your confidence, offering creative ways to focus on and develop your strengths, such as speaking up and believing in yourself when you need to say “I can!”

This activity book will help you:
– Find your inner spark to feel more confident every day
– Collect compliments and make a beautiful butterfly garland with them
– Discover what kind of superhero you are
– Focus on all the good things in your life with a gallery of favourite things
– See how being in nature can boost your mood

Parents, this is for you: 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.

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about being mindful, for kids aged 4+

Contains: slime-donuts, monster-yoga and a big calming dose of “Ahhh”

Pickle the little monster is moving house and starting a new school, and it’s giving them a yucky feeling in their tummy. Pickle has tried all sorts of things to feel better, but nothing seems to work until they try mindfulness.

Follow along on a fun adventure as Pickle learns all sorts of ways to be mindful, from monster hugs and meditation to cloud watching and making a jar of memories. Discover how thinking about how you feel from head to toe and focusing on being present can make you go “Ahhh”.

Are you ready to be in the moment too?

This book will help your child to:
– Understand what mindfulness is
– Learn some simple mindfulness techniques
– Recognize their emotions and focus their attention on what they’re feeling and doing in the present moment
– Ease feelings of stress and anxiety

These approaches can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to manage and ease feelings of worry in order to feel calmer, resilient and more confident.

Get stronger, feel fitter and be more active with this easy-to-use deck of exercise cards and booklet

Do you want to get fitter but don’t know where to start? Is your gym routine starting to feel a little boring? Or maybe you struggle with finding time to work out? Whatever it is that’s stopping you from achieving your fitness goals, The Personal Trainer Card Deck can help!

This deck guides you through 70 full body, upper body, lower body, core and cardiovascular exercises, plus a collection of fun fitness challenges that will help you create unique, effective and invigorating workout routines. You’ll also practise staple strength-building movements, use your bodyweight or makeshift free weights, and follow helpful how-to guidance in your own time.

Featuring clear diagrams and step-by-step instructions, and millions of different combinations, your workouts will never be dull, repetitive or stressful again. Simply shuffle the deck, select five cards and complete your workout!

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about building confidence, for kids aged 4+

Contains: a big bike ride, eyeball ice cream and a slimy swamp-swimming gala!

Pip the little monster can get very nervous and often lacks the confidence to try new things.

With the help of their brother, Flint, and monster friends, Pip learns all about what confidence is and how to find it. Follow Pip as they set achievable goals, learn from mistakes and celebrate differences.

Are you ready to feel confident too?

This book will help your child to:
-Find out what it means to be confident
-Embrace the fact that we all learn at our own pace
-Use positive self-talk
-Not be afraid to try new things and build on mistakes
-Understand that encouraging and helping others will make them feel more self-assured

The approaches explored in this book can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to feel more confident and secure in themselves.

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 to find their voice and feel more confident

Do you wish you had more confidence?

Your teens are full of new challenges – peer pressure, exams, wondering what the future may hold, and everything else in between. Life can be tough enough, but if you struggle with low self-confidence it can seem much harder.

It’s important to remember that it’s normal to feel unsure of yourself sometimes, but when it starts to affect your health and happiness it’s time to find some strategies for improving the way you feel.

Stronger Than You Know contains insightful and actionable tips and activities to help you feel calm under pressure so your confidence can soar.
You will learn:
– Mindfulness techniques to use for instant calm during exams
– How to quieten the unkind thoughts in your head
– Ways to boost body confidence
– How to create your own confidence action plan
– Where to get help when you need it

Ease your anxieties one doodle at a time with this creative and calming activity book

What could be more soothing than taking some time out, sitting in a comfortable chair and allowing your creativity to flourish? This activity book offers a beautiful range of colouring activities, starter doodles and step-by-step instructions to help your imagination flow and your worries float away.

Doodling has been proven to boost moods, improve memory and reduce stress levels, as well as help you process emotions and understand yourself better. With this book, you’ll reap all of these benefits while having fun and getting in touch with your creative side. You can also bring your doodles to life with colour and allow your brain to rest, be mindful and focus on the present moment.

From doodling leaves on trees to completing exquisite mandala patterns, the activities within will leave you with a calmer mind and a feeling of accomplishment as you look back on your own unique works of art.

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.

Take a little confidence with you wherever you go
Filled with practical tips, supportive statements and helpful suggestions for encouraging activities, this beautiful pocket-sized book will help you embrace your inner confidence, whatever your day has in store.

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.