Develop balance and harmony in all areas of life through mindfulness The second edition of the Mindfulness Pocketbook: Little Exercises for a Calmer Life brings you exercises and practices to achieve greater balance and harmony in all areas of your life. You'll find new ideas for enjoying nature, being mindful at work, staying physically active, and encouraging creativity. With this book, you can discover how mindfulness opens you up to new ideas and fresh ways of doing things. You'll have a new approach to reducing stress and increasing your enjoyment. This revised edition of the bestselling Mindfulness Pocketbook shares guidance on new paths to living more harmoniously. Be mindful in the outdoors, communing with nature Use mindful techniques to enhance creativity Practice mindful physical activity for a healthy body and mind Add mindfulness to your workday The new section in this pocketbook edition encourages you to treat yourself to small pleasures, learn a new skill, and take time for relaxation and holidays. A calmer, more balanced life is closer than you think!

DISCOVER THE CAREER THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU The quest for the work and a career that's right for you--that's fulfilling and that you enjoy--is a process of discovery. It involves learning about yourself and finding out about the wide range of work and careers available. And it involves finding out how best to access the work or career you're interested in. TAKE CONTROL AND DO WORK YOU LOVE! Whether you have no idea what work or career you want to do or there's too many options and you can't decide, Career Finder will help you discover what's right for you and how to go about achieving it. Understand how the world of work and careers is changing Overcome limiting beliefs, identify your strengths, skills and values and build your confidence Identify--from the wide range of career options--the best possibilities for you (not what other people think you should do!) Discover the opportunities that will lead to the work and career you're interested in Whatever's happening in the world and whether you've just started thinking about a career, want to go in a new direction, or have a complete change, Career Finder will guide and advise you. You'll be prepared to move toward a career that you enjoy and works in harmony with your life and who you are.

Slow down and enjoy life's special moments! Moments of Comfort: Embracing the Joy in Life's Simple Pleasures is a beautifully illustrated book that delivers the little moments of warmth, reassurance, hope, and optimism that every so often, is just what you need to get through the day. The perfect antidote to a difficult day or a long week, Moments of Comfort explains why the small pleasures and shots of joy are so important and offers advice, perspectives, insights, and ideas into how you can include them in your everyday life. In this book, you'll get: Practical ideas and insights into how you can take advantage of more of life's simple pleasures Guidance on how you can find more peace, encouragement, and connection in the world around you Advice on finding the strength to keep going through the difficulties, challenges and tough times in life Ideal for anyone looking for some encouragement and enjoyment in their life, Moments of Comfort is a perfect gift for someone you know who might need some support and reassurance, inspiration and hope right now. And of course, that someone could be you!

Communicate more easily and effectively in any situation! Every day, you have the opportunity to interact with people in different areas of your life; in public, at work and at home, with colleagues and clients, with friends and family. Your ability to exchange ideas and opinions with other people, understand their thoughts and feelings, their point of view and solve problems between you depends on how effectively you're able to communicate. But being understood, and understanding others is not always easy! Communication is a dynamic, complex process, influenced by all the complexities and differences in human motivation and behaviour. Communication: How to Connect with Anyone will help you connect with others, build friendships and develop better relationships with colleagues and clients, friends and family. This engaging, practical guide shares everything you need to know to develop empathy and rapport with others, and feel confident about communicating with a diverse range of people. This book will help you: Identify, understand and overcome the barriers to communication Explain yourself clearly and be able to manage other people's responses - whatever they are Know what to say to get others to open up to you Learn how to read between the lines and get a better insight into how others feel, what they do and don't want Learn how to persuade and influence others Communication: How to Connect with Anyone is a valuable guide for anyone who wishes to communicate effectively, clearly and successfully in all aspects of life.

From the author of the bestselling Mindfulness: Be Mindful. Live in the Moment. Emotional Intelligence is fast becoming the skill to master that will unlock your true potential. You ve probably noticed that it s not the smartest people that are the most successful or the most fulfilled in life; being clever, talented or skilled is not enough. It s your ability to manage your feelings, other people and your interactions with them that makes the difference. We re all born with this ability - emotional intelligence is a skill and we all have the capacity to develop this skill. This book will show you how. It will change the way you think about emotions. Instead of thinking of emotions as being positive or negative, you will learn that all emotions have a positive intent all emotions have our best interests in mind. Improve your emotional intelligence and you improve your ability to understand and manage emotions. You can think clearly and creatively, manage stress and challenges, communicate well with others and display trust, empathy and confidence. You will be in a better position to handle situations, events and other people that in the past you ve found difficult or stressful. Emotional Intelligence will show you how to heighten your EQ and improve your personal and work life, including how to be more assertive and confident express how you feel, what you want and don t want. understand what others are feeling and forge stronger relationships manage office politics and navigate the social complexities of the workplace manage anxiety, anger and disappointment deal with bullying motivate and inspire others

Stop being a passenger in your own life. Believe in yourself and start driving! The Confidence Pocketbook is your take-everywhere guide to confidence and self-esteem. Packed with over 100 simple tips, techniques, ideas and suggestions, this book is your ultimate companion for facing life head-on even during the most awkward or nerve-wracking moments. Whether you flounder in social situations, second-guess your every decision or doubt your own abilities, author Gill Hasson can help you live your life with confidence. Each page in this book presents a specific scenario in which confidence is key, and shows you the little ways in which you can act and feel more confident every day. Keep this guide with you as a constant reminder to believe in yourself; dip in for a quick bit of advice in tricky situations, or read and re-read the pages that hit closest to home. By making tiny yet impactful changes to your outlook, your habits and your attitude, you'll develop the confidence to cope with challenges and the optimism to say everything will turn out fine. Public speaking, job interviews, first dates, big projects, new opportunities confidence is key to them all. This book shows you how to develop the confidence you need to succeed in all areas of life and feel good about yourself every single day. * Handle life's difficulties with grace and style * Access tailor-made advice for any situation on the spot * Recognise your own shine and allow others to see it too Low self-esteem can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, so don't let it fester. If you can't see how capable you are, how can anyone else? Don't miss out on life put the Confidence Pocketbook to work for you, and start taking on the world.

When things don't go right. When it's not fair. When someone doesn't do what they promised they would. Losing or breaking something, being scared or hurt. Not understanding or being able to make something work. Any of these things can trigger anger in children. In response, they may scream, shout, or lash out.

This book helps children learn how to deal with their anger. It explains how and why we get angry, and why we think, feel and do the things we do when we're angry. It explains how children can use up their angry energy safely, in ways that don't hurt anyone or make things worse.

Take Charge of Anger understands what's going on for an angry child. It suggests ways in which a child can learn to manage their anger and get help if they need it. With this book, children can learn solutions that really work so that they feel less overwhelmed and upset and more in control.

A gentle and supportive guide to help children cope with worry and anxiety. All children worry sometimes, and they often need help learning how to deal with anxiety. In this encouraging picture book, readers learn ways to help themselves when they feel anxious, nervous, or fearful. Strategies for how to calm down and cope with worries are clearly explained, from breathing exercises and playing with friends to seeking help from an adult. Accompanying the text are gentle illustrations featuring diverse children in a variety of situations. Readers will enjoy seeing kids their own age working to overcome challenges and deal with nervousness, worry, and other difficult feelings in healthy ways. At the back of the book, kids will find a special section with additional ideas and activities they can use to deal with worrying thoughts. Also included at the end of the book is a note to caregivers with advice on helping children understand and use the tools and methods from the book. Kids Can Cope Series These inviting picture books offer children a wide range of practical strategies they can use to cope with difficult feelings and situations, such as anger, worry, teasing, and jealousy. With gentle humor, charming illustrations, and kid-friendly advice--plus additional information for children and adults at the back of each book--the Kids Can Cope series gives kids the tools they need to face challenges.

Learn how to improve and maintain your health and wellbeing with a practical and achievable self-care guide Are you looking after yourself? For so for many of us, with so much to do and think about, self care - taking care of our mental, emotional and physical health and wellbeing - often falls by the wayside. The Self-Care Handbook equips you to make positive, helpful choices for incorporating self-care into your life. It explains how to take responsibility for your own wellbeing and provides ideas and practical advice on how you can better look after yourself. Bestselling author Gill Hasson shows you how to develop the mindset, routines and habits that can protect, maintain and improve your health and wellbeing. The Handbook presents straightforward approaches that can help you feel good about yourself, manage stress and anxiety, achieve a work-life balance, increase your physical health and much more. This book will help you: Encourage a positive, healthy relationship with yourself and strengthen your wellbeing Understand and implement the factors that can protect, maintain and improve your mental and physical health and wellbeing Manage overwhelm and simplify a busy life Know how best to relax, switch off and enjoy yourself Look after yourself when you're going through difficulties, setbacks or a crisis The Self-Care Handbook is an important resource for anyone wishing to integrate healthy behaviours and activities and look after their physical and mental wellbeing.

When things don't go the way you hoped. When plans change. When someone doesn't do what they promised they would. Any of these things can trigger disappointment in children. In response, they may feel upset, despondent, or angry. This book helps children learn how to deal with their disappointment. It explains how and why we feel disappointed, and why we think, feel and do the things we do when we're disappointed. It explains how children can move past disappointment, to gain a sense of perspective, and to think and act more positively. Bounce Back from Disappointment understands what's going on for a disappointed child. It suggests ways in which a child can learn to manage their disappointment and get help if they need it. With this book, children can learn solutions that really work so that they feel less angry and upset, and more resilient and in control. Each book in the 'Kids Can Cope' series is backed up with practical activities for the child to complete and discuss, consolidating and personalising learning, plus extra notes for parents or teachers. Supports PSHE teaching in the National Curriculum, and encourages both self development and empathy for others, while fostering resilience and giving advice on how to seek help.

Children experience a range of emotions but don't always know what the feeling they're experiencing is, or how to deal with it. Frustration is one of those feelings. Children can get frustrated when obstacles get between them and what they want to do or have. They get frustrated when something gets in the way and keeps them from achieving something. Not being listened to, not understanding or being able to make something work. When things don't quite go right, or when it's not fair. These things are frustrating for children and in response, they can get discouraged and / or angry. Step Back from Frustration helps children learn how to manage frustration. It explains how and why we get frustrated, and why we think, feel and do the things we do when we're frustrated. It explains how children can learn to manage their frustration and get help if they need it. With this book, children can learn solutions that really work so that they feel less overwhelmed and upset and more in control. Each book in the 'Kids Can Cope' series is backed up with practical activities for the child to complete and discuss, consolidating and personalising learning, plus extra notes for parents or teachers. Supports PSHE teaching in the National Curriculum, and encourages both self development and empathy for others, while fostering resilience and giving advice on how to seek help.

Description It's not always easy for a child to know when they're jealous; sometimes they may have felt sad and upset or cross and angry and not know why. But when a child thinks it's not fair that someone else has got something they want or can do something that they can't, or when they envy what someone else has or can do, then they're experiencing jealousy. Jealousy can bring all sorts of difficult feelings and unhelpful behaviour with it. Let Go of Jealousy suggests ways in which a child can learn to recognise and manage jealousy; to control jealousy before it controls them. Each book in the 'Kids Can Cope' series is backed up with practical activities for the child to complete and discuss, consolidating and personalising learning, plus extra notes for parents or teachers. Supports PSHE teaching in the National Curriculum, and encourages both self development and empathy for others, while fostering resilience and giving advice on how to seek help.

Bullying and burglars. Being laughed at and being left alone. Accidents, illness, family break up and moving home. Tests at school, changing school. And monsters under the bed. This book helps children learn how to deal with real and imagined worries. It explains what worry is and where it comes from. It explains how and why worries make people think and feel the way they do. Put Your Worries Away understands what is in a worrier's head and body. It suggests ways in which a child can learn to overcome anxiety. With this book, children can learn solutions that really work so that they feel more in control, able to engage with their lives and keep their worries in perspective.

Productivity Is Personal! When it comes to your own productivity, the smartest thing you can do is to learn what works best for you. Personal development author Gill Hasson helps you to discover how to manage your time and get things done with less stress and more efficiency. Being productive involves finding your own rhythm and getting things done in a way that works best for you; according to your circumstances, your skills and abilities and the time, energy and resources you have. Productivity helps you to identify what might currently be getting in the way of you being more productive. It has plenty of ideas and suggestions, tips and techniques to help you get organised and be more productive. Develop a personal productivity mindset Identify your optimum times of day Plan your time purposefully Manage difficulties and setbacks Rather than work harder, work smarter. This book shows you how!

Children experience a range of emotions but don't always know what the feeling they're experiencing is, or how to deal with it. Frustration is one of those feelings. Children can get frustrated when obstacles get between them and what they want to do or have. They get frustrated when something gets in the way and keeps them from achieving something. Not being listened to, not understanding or being able to make something work. When things don't quite go right, or when it's not fair. These things are frustrating for children and in response, they can get discouraged and / or angry. Step Back from Frustration helps children learn how to manage frustration. It explains how and why we get frustrated, and why we think, feel and do the things we do when we're frustrated. It explains how children can learn to manage their frustration and get help if they need it. With this book, children can learn solutions that really work so that they feel less overwhelmed and upset and more in control. Each book in the 'Kids Can Cope' series is backed up with practical activities for the child to complete and discuss, consolidating and personalising learning, plus extra notes for parents or teachers. Supports PSHE teaching in the National Curriculum, and encourages both self development and empathy for others, while fostering resilience and giving advice on how to seek help.

Mindfulness is a practical, simple way to find peace in today's frantic world.

It's about living in the moment being aware of your sensation, your thoughts and feelings and the world around you. It's like taking a holiday from your stresses and worries, helping to refresh you and give you a new perspective on what has been troubling you. You don't need a mat or a special room or to go on a retreat. You can easily make it part of your daily routine even at your desk.

This little book is a perfect introduction to mindfulness. Each chapter focuses on one aspect of mindfulness. Each aspect is interrelated intrinsic to the other aspects of mindfulness and as you read through the book, you ll see that mindfulness is easily practised by turning everyday activities into opportunities; with plenty of ideas, as well as advice and tips on how to do this.

Description It's not always easy for a child to know when they're jealous; sometimes they may have felt sad and upset or cross and angry and not know why. But when a child thinks it's not fair that someone else has got something they want or can do something that they can't, or when they envy what someone else has or can do, then they're experiencing jealousy. Jealousy can bring all sorts of difficult feelings and unhelpful behaviour with it. Let Go of Jealousy suggests ways in which a child can learn to recognise and manage jealousy; to control jealousy before it controls them. Each book in the 'Kids Can Cope' series is backed up with practical activities for the child to complete and discuss, consolidating and personalising learning, plus extra notes for parents or teachers. Supports PSHE teaching in the National Curriculum, and encourages both self development and empathy for others, while fostering resilience and giving advice on how to seek help.

When things don't go right. When it's not fair. When someone doesn't do what they promised they would. Losing or breaking something, being scared or hurt. Not understanding or being able to make something work. Any of these things can trigger anger in children. In response, they may scream, shout, or lash out.

This book helps children learn how to deal with their anger. It explains how and why we get angry, and why we think, feel and do the things we do when we're angry. It explains how children can use up their angry energy safely, in ways that don't hurt anyone or make things worse.

Take Charge of Anger understands what's going on for an angry child. It suggests ways in which a child can learn to manage their anger and get help if they need it. With this book, children can learn solutions that really work so that they feel less overwhelmed and upset and more in control.

Each book in the 'Kids Can Cope' series is backed up with practical activities for the child to complete and discuss, consolidating and personalising learning, plus extra notes for parents or teachers.

Supports PSHE teaching in the National Curriculum, and encourages both self development and empathy for others, while fostering resilience and giving advice on how to seek help.

Take back your space, your time and your mind to live your authentic life. You have too many commitments in your life and too much stuff in your home. It's no wonder you feel overwhelmed and stressed out. You don't need to just throw out a few bits and bobs; you need to de-clutter your life! Our homes and workspace are a mirror of what's happening inside us, De-Clutter Your Life explains how you can change your relationship with the things you own. Instead of being weighed down with objects and possessions that keeps you stuck in the past, you can learn to think about your things in a new light; in a way that's constructive and helpful to you. There are plenty of ideas, advice, tips and techniques to help you. You'll discover how outer order leads to inner calm. De-Clutter Your Life explains how the principles and steps taken to clear and simplify your living space can improve not just your home but also other aspects of your life; your work, relationships and general wellbeing. An ordered environment leads to ordered thinking. When you stop allowing your life to revolve around things that don't matter, you instantly gain the time, space and energy to focus on the things that do. De-Clutter Your Life will help you to: Let go of guilt and get rid of the emotional baggage that keeps you stuck in the pastFeel less overwhelmed and stressedClear out your unnecessary commitmentsSimplify and improve your work lifeDe-clutter your relationships Simple living doesn't end at home. De-Clutter Your Life shows you how to reclaim your space, your time and your mind to achieve the life you want to live.

Being scared or afraid is a feeling that everyone has. Sometimes the things that scare children are real; things like spiders and snakes, thunder and lightning. Sometimes the things children get scared about are not real - things like monsters; they're not real but the fear of them is real.

Face Your Fears understands how and why children get scared. It helps children learn to manage and overcome their fears. It explains how they can make a plan and take steps towards doing something that scares them until they can do the thing they're afraid of and hardly be scared at all.

Face Your Fears gives children solutions that really work. With this book, children can learn how to keep their fears in perspective and feel safe and happier.

When things don't go the way you hoped. When plans change. When someone doesn't do what they promised they would. Any of these things can trigger disappointment in children. In response, they may feel upset, despondent, or angry. This book helps children learn how to deal with their disappointment. It explains how and why we feel disappointed, and why we think, feel and do the things we do when we're disappointed. It explains how children can move past disappointment, to gain a sense of perspective, and to think and act more positively. Bounce Back from Disappointment understands what's going on for a disappointed child. It suggests ways in which a child can learn to manage their disappointment and get help if they need it. With this book, children can learn solutions that really work so that they feel less angry and upset, and more resilient and in control. Each book in the 'Kids Can Cope' series is backed up with practical activities for the child to complete and discuss, consolidating and personalising learning, plus extra notes for parents or teachers. Supports PSHE teaching in the National Curriculum, and encourages both self development and empathy for others, while fostering resilience and giving advice on how to seek help.

Be confident, self-assured and stand up for your right to be yourself.

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The ability to make clear decisions, to approach your life with confidence and self-assurance, and to believe in yourself are all crucial to success. And in both work and life, assertiveness holds the key to your self-respect and self-esteem.

This remarkable guide is packed with real-life examples, motivating scenarios, quick wins and loads of friendly advice that will show you how to make your voice heard, take control of your destiny, feel empowered and motivated and begin to live the life you want, without apology.

Learn powerful, life-changing techniques to make sure your opinions are always respected; deal confidently and effectively with other people, their assumptions and their demands. Learn to be decisive, confident and self assured. Understand that, whilst you have rights, so do those around you. Learn to say what you mean, mean what you say and know that you really do have the right to say 'no'.

"How To Be Assertive" is a fun read and a great friend to have around. It's written by two experienced, down-to-earth and real-world experts and with just one read it really could change your life forever.

A practical "how-to" guide to changing the way you think about your emotions Bestselling personal development author Gill Hasson is back with this pocket sized guide to dealing with your emotions. Learn how to understand yourself and those around you with practical tips and tricks that will help you be more assertive, forge stronger relationships and manage anxiety. Did you know that the way you approach your own thoughts and feelings determines your happiness and success in every area of your life? Just think about it for a second, it's not necessarily the smartest people that are the most successful or the most fulfilled in life, being clever or highly skilled isn't enough. Your ability to manage your feelings, other people and your interactions with them are what makes all the difference. This highly practical book is full of advice, tips and techniques to help you: * Understand and manage your emotions * Become more assertive and confident * Develop your social skills and your interactions with others * Handle difficult situations, events and other people The Emotional Intelligence Pocketbook is your practical "how-to" guide for understanding yourself and those around you.