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This is a hopeful, consoling, gentle book about failure. Our societies talk a lot about success, but the reality is that no one gets through life without failing–in small and usually also in large ways. Sometimes our failures are very obvious, at other times, we feel we have to conceal them out of shame. This book encourages us to accept the role that failure plays for all of us and to feel compassion for ourselves for the messes we can’t help but make as we go through our lives.

From an expert on simplicity and minimalism, a collection of 30 practices to overcome chronic overwhelm, cultivate self-compassion, and find permission to do less–perfect for readers of Rest is Resistance and Wintering. Being Gentle is about being grounded in self-compassion and a fierce...

For many people, self-doubt isn’t just an annoying thought—it’s a constant emergency mode, driving anxiety, overthinking, fear of failure, and a chronic inability to trust yourself. In Doubtless, psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Aziz Gazipura offers a powerful new approach to confidence and personal growth—one that doesn’t rely on hype, forced positivity, or pretending you’re fearless.

With over 30 years of experience as a nurse, Anthea thought she had seen it all. But with Covid came the greatest trial, personally and professionally, of her life. Thrust into hourly challenges–many a matter of life and death–while on the Critical Care units of St George’s in south London, Anthea processed her shocking experiences through writing. It started with an email to request biscuits. But her appeal to help boost the morale of her fellow nurses soon turned into a series of astonishingly moving stories detailing the realities of being a front line worker.

Suffering from depression but desperate for 'normality', Rachel Cullen found herself in failing relationships, the wrong career and a reliance on alcohol and chocolate to get her through each day. Stuck in an endless cycle of mental misery, she put on a pair of old trainers. She'd never been able to think of herself as a 'runner' before, and the first time she forced herself out the door, she knew it would hurt. Everywhere. She just didn't realise how much it would heal her, too.

Are you sick and tired of being overweight? And ready for a F.R.E.S.H. start? If your (F)reedom, (R)elationships, (E)nergy, (S)ex, and (H)ealth aren’t where you’d like them to be, there’s a tried and true way to fix them once and for all...get lean! I know because I’ve lost over 80lbs. Getting lean was the single greatest turning point in my life...I’ve spent the last eight years sharing my “secrets” with friends, family, and clients. They’ve used these weight loss secrets to lose anywhere from 5 - 150lbs. And now, I’d like to share them with you.

Each year, 1 in every 100 children in America are diagnosed with autism. Although autism has reached epidemic proportions, it is far from understood. In What Is Autism? Chantal Sicile-Kira provides a clear, instructive explanation of autism spectrum disorders and what life is like for those on the spectrum. If you know someone with autism and would benefit from a quick, straightforward explanation of the condition, this book is the perfect resource. What Is Autism? explores in a simple question-answer format topics such as: What are the causes of autism? Can vaccines cause autism?

What could you achieve if you could balance every aspect of your life? Health, wealth, love, education, career? This book will give you the power to reveal your hidden potential and actionable methods to fulfil them – by finding balance. Despite the high odds against him, Mr. Boulad beat the expectations of his forced repatriation from a Lebanon under fire as a child, to become a successful Swiss businessman and learned scholar gaining two masters degrees.

We upgrade our technology all the time, but what about ourselves? If you feel held back and frustrated, if you feel like you need to change but you don't know how—then Nik and Eva Speakman want you to upgrade your life. Using the techniques and exercises that they have used to transform the lives of countless clients, Nik and Eva give you the skills and confidence to change the voice in your head from one that says 'I can't' to one that says 'I can'.

It's never too late to get back into fitness and reverse the aging process. Saba Moor-Doucette is the perfect example. At 68, she challenged herself to compete as a Bikini Diva/sports model, and, at 75, ended up an undefeated six-time International Senior Division INBA Bikini Diva Champion. Now she shares her story, her secrets, and her inspirational message with everyone. Saba documents her amazing journey and tells us how everything begins with the thought. First, we think it, then we do it, and finally, we embody it, and become the person we've always dreamed of being.

Positive Psychologist Niyc Pidgeon lost three close friends to suicide. Now she's equipping listeners with simple psychological perspectives, exercises, and interventions to support them through their darker days. At points in her life, leading Positive Psychologist Niyc Pidgeon grappled with...

A fascinating look at the evolution of behavioral science, the revolutionary way it's changing the way we live, and how nurturing environments can increase people's well-being in virtually every aspect of our society, from early childhood education to corporate practices. If you want to know how you can help create a better world, listen to this book.

From Social Anxiety to Connection is a guide for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of worry, overthinking or fear of judgement. Written by clinical psychologist Dr Brendan Meagher, it offers clear, steady steps to help you feel calmer, more confident and more connected in everyday life. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience, Brendan explains social anxiety in a way that feels understandable and manageable. Through practical tools and relatable examples, you’ll learn how to settle your body, challenge unhelpful thoughts and gradually build the confidence to participate more fully.

"I need help." Those three words saved Grammy Award–winning singer Michelle Williams's life. After decades of sweeping her anxiety and depression under the rug--even during her years in the spotlight with Destiny's Child--Michelle found herself planning her own funeral. Realizing that she...

Emotional trauma crashes into your life, throwing you to the ground, usually without warning. In that moment, your life sucks, and that fact sucks any remaining life out of you. The trauma crushes you, suffocating you, changing everything. This kind of stress places a burden on your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral health. To be restored requires significant change. To live well requires diligent attention to self-care and guidance through the process of healing and recovery.

Overthinkers, as the world calls some of us, are caught up in a soup of our own thoughts that when not kept in check can drive us mad. While it was draining for me not to be able to switch off my mind, I also assumed that "overthinking" was a normal thing that everybody lived with. There were times I wanted my thoughts to calm down so I could have a moment of peace, but then I would think, "If this is what everybody else has to deal with, then I'll have to live with it as well." Having been a chronic overthinker in my youth, I know what it is like to feel frozen and anxious.

Following on from The Memoir of a Schizophrenic, this is a raw and honest second memoir by Karl Lorenz Willett, which continues to explore life managing schizophrenia while growing older. In a unique style that reflects Karl’s thoughts, A Good Life concentrates on his mental illness, personal struggles, and how faith in a higher power has influenced his journey.

In Life Beyond Fear, pastor Vernon Gordon confronts the fears that have hindered your life for far too long and shows you how to become exceedingly brave in a worry-filled world.

Our food and support systems are lacking. We feel that we are never good enough. We wear ourselves out trying to achieve societal expectations. This leaves us exhausted and empty, soothing ourselves however we can. By going deeper into our urges, nutrition biochemist Juniper Devecis guides us to find peace. Juniper combines expertise in biochemistry, nutrition, psychology, and energy work with her personal experiences to provide an easy, actionable step-by-step path to healing.

The common problem in our society is precisely this: We are not as alright as we seem. Trauma, physical and mental illness, and disembodied value systems are at an all-time high across our communities. Additionally, issues of pervasive social justice imbalances, inequality for marginalized communities, and painfully charged political dynamics clearly demonstrate a large-scale desire for collective change and transformation. Society is waking up to a new reality without the shackles and numbness that have previously limited our potential.