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1) (un)stuck
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Simon & Schuster UK Ltd
Pub. Date
2023
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Do you feel stuck in a rut and that you keep getting in your own way? Or maybe you have an idea of the version of yourself you want to be - self-assured, happy and thriving - but getting there seems impossible? Drawing on her expertise as a clinical psychologist with a masters in neuroscience, Dr Sophie shares the science of habit formation to help you understand your patterns of behaviour and start living the life you want. Packed full of practical...
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Pub. Date
2020
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During times of adversity, both global and personal, building a strong foundation of self-worth and resilience is essential in helping to prevent a downward spiral. In this friendly guide, renowned psychotherapist, Gael Lindenfield gives listeners the tools they need to weather the storm, bounce back and let the sunshine in. You will discover how to: recognise and address your inner demons, deal with feelings of failure, address negative self-talk,...
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Pub. Date
2023
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Here are the seven rules to follow to realise your true purpose in life - distilled by Arnold Schwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and available for absolutely anyone. The world's greatest bodybuilder. The world's highest paid movie star. The leader of the world's sixth largest economy. That these are the same person sounds like the setup to a joke. But this is no joke. This is Arnold Schwarzenegger....
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Rider Books
Pub. Date
2023
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What is the key to a good life? It is a question that preoccupies us all and one that the longest and most successful study of happiness ever conducted strives to answer. Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz bring together over 80 years of research to reveal the true components of a happy, fulfilled life. 'The Good Life' makes clear that what truly makes a rich and happy life is not synonymous with financial success and achievement, but is rather the...
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Murdoch Books
Pub. Date
2023
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Future-proof your mindset and sharpen your performance with science-based tools from one of Australia's top corporate wellness providers. Who has time for self-care? Chelsea Pottenger didn't. In May 2015, the successful entrepreneur found herself battling postnatal depression so severe, she landed in a psychiatric hospital. Determined to overhaul her wellbeing, Chelsea dived headfirst into the study of mindfulness and meditation. She radically shifted...
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Hello there! Hayley Morris here. Or you might know me as the Brain Girl, and don't be fooled - it's not because I'm outrageously smart. Just an avid overthinker. In this book, I've overthought absolutely everything so you don't have to. I'll be talking about dating to discharge, mental health to menstrual cups. I might not be able to banish your anxiety or make you feel 100% comfortable in your skin, but I hope I can at least give you a break from...
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Vermilion
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Offering advice on how to get out of a mental rut and make life more rewarding, this work teaches readers how to: make friends easily, increase popularity, win people to a way of thinking, win new clients and customers, become a better speaker, and, arouse enthusiasm among colleagues.
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Publisher
Sheldon Press
Pub. Date
2021
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Created by healthcare experts with over 45 years' clinical experience between them, 'How to Rise' draws on both spiritual and psychological wisdom to create a Resilience Toolkit which tackles even the most difficult of circumstances. Outlining what a Resilient Mindset looks like, and drawing on years of experience working with some of the most stressed and anxious people in the healthcare industry, Karen Forshaw and Chrissie Mowbray have created a...
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Clipper Audiobooks
Pub. Date
2022.
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This is not a straightforward memoir. Instead, it is a book that distills the processes and tactics Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker gathered throughout his career in the Special Forces - gunfights, door-kicking operations, and against-the-odds escape - and how these hard lessons informed his later successes with multi-million pound start-up clothing company ThruDark. It provides a mission plan for how the intelligence Staz gathered can bring next-level results...
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Straightforward Co Ltd
Pub. Date
[2022]
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This updated edition deals with the practical arrangements necessary after a death. Factual yet sympathetic, the guide is comprehensive and is suitable for anyone who wishes to gain knowledge of this area. The following areas are covered in detail: Death and the registration of death; The role of the coroner after a bereavement; Organising a funeral; Different funerals - different faiths; Events after the funeral; Dealing with the dead persons estate....
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Pub. Date
2023
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Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day and then ages out. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable. Over...
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Clipper Large Print Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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For many of us, the last time we learned a new skill was during childhood. We live in an age which reveres expertise but looks down on the beginner. Upon entering adulthood and middle age, we begin to shy away from trying new things, instead preferring to stay nestled firmly in our comfort zones. Beginners asks the question: why are children the only ones allowed to experience the inherent fun of facing daily challenges? And could we benefit from...
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Cornerstone Press
Pub. Date
2023
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In this warm, practical, and witty book, psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life's big problems. How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem? With a healthy dose of sanity, Philippa Perry's compassionate advice could help you become a happier, wiser...
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Vermilion
Pub. Date
2021
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When faced with a life-changing decision do you find that all too often your choice is hasty and you come to regret it? Or perhaps you avoid making choices at all costs from fear that you'll make the wrong one? Laurence Alison and Neil Shortland have spent their careers studying some of the hardest choices that people have to make in some of the most high-pressured environments. 'Decision Time' takes the decision-making techniques used in war rooms...
16) The couple
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Zaffre
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Millie is a perfectionist. She's happy, she's successful - and, with a great support network of friends and family (and a very grumpy cat) around her, she's never lonely. She has her dream job at a big tech firm and is on track to become the company's youngest ever Innovation Director. The last thing she needs is romance messing up her perfectly organised world. Besides, normal people just don't have romantic relationships. Everyone knows that being...
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Penguin Life
Pub. Date
2022
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During his 20 years as a GP, Dr Rangan Chatterjee has seen first-hand how motivation isn't always enough for us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It's only when we learn how to support our own mental wellbeing and cultivate core happiness that these choices become easy. In his latest book, Dr Chatterjee shares cutting-edge insights into the science of happiness and reveals 10 simple ways to put you back in control of your health. It features real-life...
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Publisher
Penguin Life
Pub. Date
2022
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In this modern digital age, many of us feel overwhelmed, panicked and short on time. The practice of meditation is an ancient and scientifically proven antidote to that frenzied feeling. Combining scientific expertise and spiritual wisdom, this is a practical guide on how it can help you feel calm and in control.
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Publisher
Radar
Pub. Date
2023
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Growing up, Ben Alldis was an accomplished athlete who was always looking for an opportunity to run, ride, kick a ball or compete. After graduating from university, he went on to work for a prestigious private equity firm in London, but after a pivotal year of battling skin cancer and losing one of his family members to illness, he decided to take the jump and follow his dream of helping others through health and fitness. 'Raise The Bar' is a narrative...
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Leaping Hare Press
Pub. Date
2023
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Everyone can pick up a pair of needles and a ball of yarn. And everyone can be mindful. 'Mindfulness in Knitting' casts fresh light on this famously calming craft, and reveals how the simple repetition of plain and purl can in itself nurture wellbeing. It explores the joys of making and looks at the benefits of taking up one of the simplest and most useful of crafts.