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With trackers to help you chronicle everything from your mood to your spending, this book has all the tools you need to see the big picture of your daily life

Whether you want to understand your sleep patterns or social media usage, hit a fitness goal, or simply find joy in documenting your day, My Life Tracker is the ideal place to start. You’ll find a variety of interactive pages where you can record all aspects of your life, month by month, including:
– Your budget and spending habits
– Your meditation and wellness habits
– Your exercise sessions and goals
– Your sleep, hydration and diet
– The books you’ve read

Tracking your routine with a journal gives you instant visual feedback and can show you how different aspects of your life interact to affect your well-being. It’s fast, it’s fun and, best of all, it’s so easy! By spending just a few minutes on your journal each day, you will quickly build up a picture of who you are and where you want to go.

Whether twins are a delightful surprise or a bolt from the blue, one thing is certain: your life will never be the same again. Packed with tips and anecdotes from fellow parents of twins, as well as advice from professionals, this go-to guide will help you prepare for, survive and enjoy your first year with twins.
Provides tips on all the essential topics, including:
► Preparing for the arrival of your twins
► Premature birth
► Identical twins
► Establishing healthy sleep and feeding routines
► Getting out and about
► Twin health and development
► What it means to be a twin
And much more!

Confused about what’s good and bad for you and your baby?

With the constant bombardment of what you can and can’t do during pregnancy, parents-to-be can often feel stressed at a time which should be full of new and exciting discoveries. This concise and accessible book is packed with practical advice and offers straight forward answers to the questions that you are unsure about from conception to birth, including guidance on:
-Diet and exercise
– Safety in the workplace
– Common complaints
– Potential problems
– Physical changes
– Labour

Endless work deadlines, family and social responsibilities, runaway to-do lists, FOMO… do you ever wish you could press the pause button to catch a breath?

Discover ways to slow down time with this invaluable guide to slow living. It will not only boost your physical and mental well-being but enrich your relationships and help you to reconnect with what’s really important.

With practical advice on self-care, breathing techniques, mindfulness, ethical living and eating, and how best to cultivate quiet moments every day, Slow is your companion to a happier, calmer you.

Do you feel stressed?

Does your anxiety get in the way of life?

Are you ready for change?

It’s time to transform yourself from a worrier to a warrior! This no-nonsense guide will help you explore what is actually causing you stress and reprogramme your brain to cope positively and rationally with what life throws at you.

Packed with easy-to-follow advice, useful tips and empowering statements, this essential stress-busting toolkit will help you master your own thoughts and confidently give stress the middle finger.

Take control of your anxiety with this step-by-step workbook to help you identify and overcome your worries

Life has plenty of challenges, and it’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. But when worry starts to affect your health and happiness, it’s time to take action. The Anxiety Workbook contains practical advice, effective tips and guided exercises to enable you to recognize and process your anxiety. Based on trusted techniques and mindfulness exercises, this guide will allow you to better understand your anxiety and provide the tools you need to work through it.

Either use the workbook on its own or alongside therapy to help you break away from negative thought patterns and achieve long-term calm and peace of mind.

Inside the book, you will find:

– A relaxed and supportive approach, which allows you to calmly complete the exercises at your own pace
– A hands-on attitude to relieving anxiety, offering a wealth of tips and advice for working through your worries
– Clear and actionable advice on making lifestyle changes to support and improve your mental well-being
– Exercises grounded in research-supported CBT techniques

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem
Does your child have frequent tantrums and outbursts?
Perhaps they find it hard to speak about their emotions?
Do they seem to get overwhelmed by stress and anxiety quickly?
These could all be signs that your child is struggling with angry moods.
This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child manage their anger and express their feelings in healthy ways. 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 Rah – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

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 understand big feelings


Does your child struggle to control their emotions?

Perhaps they get upset easily and find it difficult to calm down?

Do they feel out-of-control at times and want to understand why?

These are signs that your child is ready to learn more about big feelings and the physical sensations they experience as a result.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child develop the skills to articulate their feelings and regulate their moods. 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 Pop – 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.

Self-care gone wild

Slow down like a sloth, stretch like a cat, breathe deep like a whale and have the confidence of a lion. When life gets you down, lift your spirits with these tiny tips and helpful hints from our friends in the animal kingdom.

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

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

Does your child appear worried or stressed?

Do they find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time?

Do they spend a lot of time on their phone or gadgets?

These could all be signs that your child would benefit from practising mindfulness.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child improve their focus and be more present. 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 Buddy – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about positive self-worth, for kids aged 4+


Contains: stinky socks, boiled slugs, a colourful collection of monsters and a big helping of “Boo!”

Spooking Day is coming soon and Fluff the little monster is a bit worried that they’re not as good as their friends at being ghastly and saying “Boo!”. Follow along on a fun adventure as Fluff learns that everyone starts as a beginner, but with little steps you can learn to feel more confident about new challenges and become totally ROARSOME!

Are you ready to be TOTALLY ROARSOME too?

This book will help your child to:
– Feel calmer and happier with some simple and effective techniques
– Think about what makes them special and celebrate their uniqueness
– Be kind to themselves with positive self-talk
– Find out why they have negative feelings and learn how to let them go

These approaches can become powerful tools that will encourage your children to become more resilient and happier.

Whether you’re looking for a one-stop shop to track and improve your general well-being, or you want to focus on a specific area of your health, this journal is the perfect place to start.

Divided into monthly chapters to help you stay on track 365 days of the year, My Fitness Tracker includes tips and advice on how to adopt a healthier lifestyle, along with lots of inspiration to keep you motivated. You’ll also find a variety of interactive pages where you can record your fitness journey, including:
– Your exercise goals and achievements
– How well you hydrate
– What you’re eating and where you can improve your diet
– How exercise and healthy eating affect your mood and sleeping habits
– Your alcohol intake and how you can reduce it

Simply spend five minutes a day recording your eating and exercise habits and enjoy looking back on the progress you’re making. There’s no better time to get your life on track and form a healthier relationship with fitness and food. You’ve got this!

In this easy-to-follow book, Wendy Green explains the psychological and lifestyle factors which can affect your confidence, offering practical advice and a holistic approach to help you build your confidence levels, including simple lifestyle changes and DIY complementary therapies. Find out 50 things you can do to boost your confidence today including:

– Find balance through aromatherapy and homeopathy
– Use positive affirmations
– Choose beneficial foods and supplements
– Find helpful organisations and products

Turn adversity into strength

Mental strength is the capacity to cope with the challenges that life throws at you. It’s more than simply being resilient; it’s about creating habits, building effective coping strategies and exercising the mental muscles that allow you to see the positives in challenging situations. Being mentally strong not only enables you to deal with stressors, but it also aids your ability to try new things, helps you build meaningful relationships and increases your self-esteem.

In this book you will learn the benefits of cultivating a growth mindset, how you can harness the power of positive thinking, and tips and techniques for building your mental strength.
Find out how to:
– Face adversity with a positive and resilient mindset
– Establish healthy habits and routines
– Increase your happiness and self-confidence through physical exercise
– Release stress using relaxation techniques
– Find and implement effective coping strategies

Learn how to manage everything from daily difficulties to life’s unexpected challenges with this practical guide for a stronger, healthier you.

No matter how much you long for and plan for a baby, no one is quite prepared for the impact their new arrival has on their life. Learn to thrive (not just survive!) during the early months of parenthood with this guide, which is packed with practical advice and bite-sized tips.

– Care for and bond with your newborn
– Advice on breast- and bottle-feeding
– Supportive guidance on common breastfeeding concerns
– Ways to soothe your crying baby
– Baby sleep tips
– Manage your baby’s minor ailments
– Essential self-care for mums and dads

If you read only one parenting book, let this be it.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

Does your child appear anxious or stressed a lot of the time?

Do they find it difficult to let go of negative thoughts and feelings?

Do they seem tense or nervous?

These could all be signs that your child is struggling with stress and anxiety.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child find calm. 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 Kip – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

This book includes over 60 prompts and ideas to help you pause for peace and connect to calm every single day – and each tip takes no longer than five minutes

Pockets of calm are all around us, even on the busiest of days – and they’re easy to find when you know where to look. All you need is five minutes. Guiding you through each stage of your day, these soothing rituals will help you to recentre yourself and rise above everyday stresses.

Tips include:
– How to incorporate mindfulness into your routine
– Starting the day with a relaxation exercise and a calming mantra
– Visualizing what calm looks like to you
– Writing down your worries to gain focus and perspective

Even the smallest moment of calm can transform your outlook, so whether you follow one tip or many, you’re sure to de-stress, boost your well-being and find clarity and calm every day.

Do you think you might be going through the menopause? Are you confused by conflicting advice about HRT and unsure which natural alternatives are effective?

Wendy Green explains common physical and psychological symptoms and offers a holistic approach to help you deal with them, including simple lifestyle and dietary changes and DIY natural therapies.

• Ease hot flushes and reduce the risks associated with menopause
• Learn the truth about HRT and make informed choices
• Discover how to beat middle-age spread and look younger
• Find helpful organisations and products

Begin your healing journey with this step-by-step workbook to help you understand and deal with trauma

Trauma may seem like a daunting word, but it can cover many distressing events – from negative childhood experiences to the ordeal of living through a pandemic. It is often at the source of our fears and anxieties, and it can affect the way we live our lives.

The Healing Workbook contains practical advice, effective tips and guided exercises based on trusted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to help you begin the process of recovery. Within these pages you will find support and encouragement as you begin to come to terms with the past and find your way back to yourself, your values and a life where you can flourish and thrive.

Use the workbook either on its own or alongside therapy to help you work through your trauma and find a sense of peace and healing.

Inside the book, you will find:
– A relaxed and supportive approach, allowing you to calmly complete the exercises at your own pace
– A hands-on attitude towards understanding your trauma, offering a wealth of tips and advice for working through your worries
– Clear and actionable advice on making lifestyle changes to support and improve your mental well-being
– Exercises grounded in research-supported CBT techniques

Invite positivity and appreciation into your life with this guided journal for practising gratitude

Gratitude plays an important role in boosting self-esteem, reducing stress and improving your overall well-being, but it’s not always easy to find time for. Happily, this journal is here to be your daily reminder to focus on the good things in life.

My Daily Gratitude Journal is the perfect space for you to record everything that brings you joy. With beautiful journal pages and thoughtful prompts, it contains everything you need to help you look at your life through a more positive lens. There’s also a helpful introduction to gratitude with information on why it’s an important practice and how it can positively impact your life.

Give yourself a gratitude break each day to remind yourself of everything you’re grateful for, whether it’s your family and friends, your health, your favourite TV show or even the weather. Once you get started, you’ll be amazed by just how much there is to appreciate.

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 build their resilience and take on new challenges with confidence

Does your child shy away from trying new things?
Perhaps they have experienced a big change recently and are finding it difficult to articulate their feelings?
Do they feel out-of-control at times and want to understand why?
These are signs that your child is ready to learn more about how to thrive through life’s changes.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child develop the skills to articulate their feelings and regulate their moods. 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 Bud – 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.

Eczema is an uncomfortable and often distressing skin condition which affects one in five children and one in twelve adults in the UK. Are you one of them?

. Manage stress to reduce flare-ups
. Learn how to adapt your home environment
. Choose beneficial foods and supplements