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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 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.

Understand and overcome your health anxiety with this practical, supportive and easy-to-read guide

Everyone worries about their health sometimes, but if you find yourself constantly overwhelmed, How to Understand and Deal with Health Anxiety is here to help. This friendly, accessible guide has all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles. By learning the science behind health anxiety and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you’ll start to gain control of it. With helpful tips, practical steps and actionable advice, this book will help you work out the best ways to spend less time worrying about your health, and more time living in the present moment.

By the end of this book, you will:
– Have a better understanding of what health anxiety is, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers
– Be armed with physical and practical steps you can take to alleviate health anxiety, from breathing exercises and coping mechanisms to healthy lifestyle choices
– Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and how and when to seek professional help or support

With the right knowledge and guidance, you can learn to understand and manage your health anxiety so that you can get back to feeling like you again.

Talking about your mental health is one of the most important steps you can take towards better well-being, but for many people this can seem daunting.

For anyone struggling to initiate the conversation, Your Mind Matters is here to end the stigma around mental health and help you communicate how you’re feeling.

With tips on understanding your own mental health as well as reaching out to others, this book is filled with kind words and thoughtful advice on how to look after your mind.

Topics covered include:
– Anxiety, stress and depression
– Suicidal thoughts
– Mindfulness and self-care
– Opening up about your mental health
– Seeking further support

Whatever your situation, this friendly and approachable guide is here to remind you that your feelings are valid and it’s okay to ask for help. Whether you’re trying to build up your confidence or looking for the right words to say, this book will provide you with the tools you need to start the conversation.

A guided journal for learning to fully love and accept yourself as you are

There are so many things to celebrate about your body. Just think of everything it’s got you through – the happy times and the challenges – and all the wonderful things it enables you to do each day. Sometimes, it’s important to be reminded that your body is uniquely yours, and that’s what makes it so special.

This beautiful guided journal is here to help you shed body shame for good, so that you can feel confident in yourself every day. By engaging with the tips and activities inside, you’ll learn how to see your body in a different light, quit negative self-talk and start speaking to yourself with love and kindness.

By encouraging you to wholly embrace yourself, this empowering guide promotes changing your attitude rather than changing your body. So whatever your shape or size, this book reassures you that all bodies are good bodies, and yours is perfect as it is.

When it comes to alcohol, less really is more. Drinking less means having more energy, more focus and more money. It’s a huge step to better health, better moods and a better life. Whether you’re keen to just cut down or wish to stop completely, this pocket-sized handbook has all the facts, advice and ideas you need to reshape your life in exactly the way you want.

We all know someone who’s strong and resourceful, who never gives up and meets every challenge with their head held high. This little book celebrates your loved one for being the resilient person they are. Packed with cheering quotes and statements, it’s the perfect way to tell them: “you make me proud”.

Would you like to learn how spiritual energies influence your life?

Are you interested in natural healing methods to boost your emotional and physical well-being?

Do you wish you could feel more in tune with the world around you?

Discover how to embrace natural and vibrational energies with this beginner’s guide to spiritual healing. Exploring the fascinating history behind holistic healing techniques, and providing practical advice for trying them yourself, this book will teach you how to achieve true balance in your life.

– Develop an understanding of energies in the universe
– Explore natural healing methods
– Cultivate your own spiritual practice

Step into the enchanting world of faeries, pixies, sprites and more with this beginner’s guide to the history and mythology of fae folk

People have long been mesmerized by the magic and mystery of faeries. From the winged spirits of Persian mythology to Shakespeare’s forest-dwelling troublemakers, there’s something about these beguiling creatures that has captured our attention for centuries.

Prepare yourself for a spellbinding adventure into the faerie realm with this essential introduction to all things fae. Just like the creatures themselves, this book is pocket-sized and full of magic, mirth and mischief.

Inside you will discover:
– The fascinating history and origins of faerie folklore
– The different characteristics and classifications of faerie, including pixies, brownies, dwarfs and more
– An overview of the legendary tales that shaped how faeries are viewed across different mythologies
– A summary of faerie depictions in the twentieth century and beyond, from the works of Tolkien to J. M. Barrie

For a reading experience filled with sparkle and wonder, all you need is this book, a comfortable chair, and a sprinkle of faerie dust.

Discover the joys and health-giving benefits of nurturing a garden

We have long been aware of the positive effects of spending time in nature and how it can be a powerful antidote to the stresses of modern life. Science now tells us that cultivating a green space of our own can be restorative and even transformative for our physical and mental well-being, with a proven ability to reduce depression and anxiety, boost our happiness levels and provide a feeling of balance and calm.

Gardening for Mind, Body and Soul will help you:

– Explore which plants release scents to help uplift and soothe.
– Discover the ways gardening can boost physical and mental well-being, and promote feelings of balance and calm.
– Learn about birdsong and how it can boost happiness and creativity.
– Experience the wonders of growing plants from seeds, and how it teaches us to slow down and appreciate the simple things.

Calmness is within your reach.

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

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

Did you know…
Shakespeare is the most filmed author of all time: he’s been credited on more than 1,000 movies and TV shows. ‘Obscene’, ‘gloomy’, ‘fashionable’ and ‘generous’ are among the countless new words that Shakespeare introduced. (Actually, ‘countless’ is one of his too.) It’s also because of the Bard that we say ‘catch a cold’, ‘naked truth’ and ‘green-eyed monster’.  Almost all the moons of Uranus are named after characters from Shakespeare, including Titania, Oberon and Puck? For further fascinating insights, dive into this masterful miscellany and become a Shakespeare buff.
There’s never been a better time to take a fresh look at William Shakespeare’s eternal works. A treasure trove of wit, imagination and emotion, his plays and poems continue to surprise, inspire, console and delight us. Whether you’re a lifelong lover of the Bard or a curious newcomer to his world, this companion will lift the curtain on the unforgettable characters and stories of Britain’s greatest dramatist.

Give your mind a little TLC

When our bodies aren’t on top form, we rest and take care of them – but we often don’t do the same for our minds. Whether it’s because we don’t know where to start, or because it never feels like a high enough priority, carving out time and space to care for our mental health can be hard.

But it needn’t be. With bite-sized tips and practical advice, this book makes self-care simple and achievable. From finding calm and thinking positively, to stress-busting and balancing your life, everything you need to know about taking care of you is wrapped up in this handy pocket guide, and will give you the tools to help you feel your best.

A supportive guide filled with actionable tips and advice to open up the conversation around men’s mental health

The most powerful thing we can do to support our mental health is to talk about it

For all of us, our mental health is just as important as our physical health – so why do we feel so ashamed to talk about it? It’s time to end the stigma and the silence around mental health, and this clear, approachable guide is here to show you how.

From tips on navigating mental-health issues to advice on reaching out to others, this book is packed with guidance on how to look out for your well-being – as well as how you can help those around you.
Topics covered include:
– Anxiety, stress and depression
– Suicidal thoughts
– Self-care and mindfulness methods
– How to open up and communicate
– Where to seek further advice

With practical tips and valuable insights, this book will improve your awareness of mental health, offer tools and techniques to enable you to manage it better, and empower you to live a happier, healthier life.

Learn how to manage your emotions and improve your people skills with this book, which is bursting with advice on emotional intelligence and how to harness it

Emotional intelligence (or EQ) is the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage and handle emotions – and it is becoming an increasingly valued skill set in our personal and professional lives.

How to Grow Your Emotional Intelligence is a practical guide filled with tips to help you hone your skills in the four key areas of emotional intelligence.

In its pages you will find out how to:

– Develop self-awareness – you will be able to recognize and manage your emotions, objectively evaluate yourself, and understand how others perceive you
– Master self-regulation – you will learn how to control your emotions and channel them appropriately
– Be more socially aware – you will discover how to be more empathetic and a better listener
– Build healthy relationships – you will find out what the building blocks of a strong relationship are, how to manage conflict and why effective communication matters (and how to improve yours)

This is your one-stop shop to unlocking the art of emotional intelligence and becoming a more discerning, resilient individual.

You don’t have to be magic to harness the power of the unicorn. Bring some sparkle into your life with this guide to work, rest and play – the unicorn way!
– Harness your unicorn power
– Health tips to keep your coat glossy and hooves strong
– Hone your rainbow style
– Learn mystical methods to achieving your dreams

Learn to spot the stars and rainbows in everyday life and celebrate the real you – a magical, unique being – with this a-mane-zing book!

Own who you are. Own what you do. And own your life story.

Stand tall, stay strong and don’t let anything come between you and your dreams.

This little book, packed with positive statements and life-affirming quotes, will help you rise above the bad vibes and find your inner strength. You got this.

Discover the fascinating stories behind 38 queer icons, all of them ground-breakers, risk-takers and game-changers. Whether they are activists, sportspeople, scientists or superstars, every one of these people has been a trailblazer in their field, and deserves to have their achievements celebrated the world over. Be empowered and inspired by their extraordinary life stories, their awesome achievements and their wonder-words of wisdom with this pocketbook of remarkable people, and prepare to be introduced to your new superheroes.

‘Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.’
Winston Churchill

There’s magic in having the right attitude. No matter what life throws at us, the power of positive thinking can make all the difference. From Buddha to Churchill and Austen to Oprah, inspirational figures have shared with us their hard-won wisdom on how to keep upbeat. This little book, packed full of quotes and affirmations, is perfect for focusing your mind while lifting your spirits.

‘For myself I am an optimist… It does not seem to be much use being anything else.’
Winston Churchill

This little book of sunshine is bursting with witty and optimistic quotes, perfect both for those who always see life sunny side up and for those who might need reminding of the silver lining now and then.

Here’s a secret: you are already amazing
Being amazing doesn’t mean having a so-called flawless body, a brilliant career or a picture-perfect relationship. The fact is, there is nobody quite like you, and this alone is absolutely remarkable.
Brimming with thought-provoking advice, quotes and affirmations, this book will help you to push your boundaries, embrace your inner confidence and learn to truly love yourself.
So be inspired, be optimistic and be assured, because life is too short to spend doubting yourself.

Awaken your senses and learn to be present with this guided journal, filled with activities and inspiration for finding peace in every day

In a busy, high-pressure world it can be difficult to live in the moment. Mindfulness can help you become more aware of your surroundings, enabling you to immerse yourself fully in your everyday experiences.

This journal is full of essential tools to calm the mind and help you find joy in the smallest of pleasures. With a variety of activities to complete, this journal takes you on a mindfulness journey, aiming to integrate essential self-care practices into everyday life. Get to know yourself on a deeper, more meaningful level, while developing a greater appreciation of the present.

Inside you will find:
– Techniques to stay mindful in everyday life
– Space for self-reflection
– Practical tips on staying present
– Uplifting affirmations to bring joy to every day
Your mindfulness journey begins here.

Discover all of life’s silver linings with this guided journal, filled with activities and inspiration to help you find your inner strength and resilience

Life doesn’t always turn out as we expected, and it can sometimes feel like a series of setbacks that are hard to bounce back from. Facing these obstacles takes time and perseverance, but with the help of this book you can discover healthy coping strategies to help you grow and learn from your experiences.

Bursting with questions and activities to encourage a resilient mindset, this book aims to help you let go of what is holding you back by getting to know yourself on a deeper level, and nurturing a greater awareness of what you want and need out of life. The time for letting adversity hold us back is over. It’s time to start building our mental toughness and enjoying all the pleasures that life has to offer.

Inside you’ll find:
– Positive affirmations for daily motivation
– Uplifting quotes to help you on your way
– Tools and advice to help find your inner strength
– Space for you to document your journey
Your resilience journey starts here.

Release your inner happiness and learn to live your best life with this guided journal, filled with activities and inspiration for finding joy in every day

Self-care is such an important part of life, yet it can be the last thing we prioritize in our busy schedules – until now! It’s time to step away from the constant pressures of social media and find your “happy” – in doing so you might just find that you are able to spread that joy.

Everyone strives to be happy, but with so many demands coming at us left, right and centre, sometimes happiness is difficult to grasp. Filled with plenty of activities to make positivity your way of life, not an unattainable dream, this journal aims to give you the boost you need to shine.

Inside you will find:
– Inspiration on how and where to find happiness
– Uplifting quotes to help you on your way
– Space for you to document your journey
– Tips on how to practise self-care every day

Success does not mean happiness, but happiness is the ultimate success!