Showing results by publisher "Penguin Audio" in Stress Management

More energy, less stress, better sleep, happier lives. Isn't that what we all wish we had more of? Well, the solution is, quite literally, under your nose: your breath. From leading Breathwork practitioner Richie Bostock comes Exhale - a guide to learning the transformative power of breathing to help you lead a happier, healthier life. Exhale will help you master your physical, mental and emotional state in the comfort of your own home.

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. With chapters on Breathing, Compassion and Worry, it is full of empirically proven and easy-to-follow exercises that will help you tackle mental obstacles, including issues such as self-doubt and negative thought patterns.

How do you cope with stress, anxiety, procrastination or moments of crisis? Do you wait for the 'perfect' solution, avoid the situation or blame yourself? If so, it's time to break the cycle: when panic strikes, listen to this book instead. Cambridge University mental health researcher Dr Olivia has spent the last decade uncovering how to maintain good mental health. In this short, no-nonsense book, she shares practical tips based on her cutting-edge research to help you fight the patterns and moods that hold you back.

Do you want to live an inspired life of sparkling adventure and achieve goals you never thought possible? Get started this morning with Coffee Self Talk! With this powerful daily routine, it only takes five minutes to reframe the way you talk and think about yourself. By priming your brain for happiness, success and self-love, Coffee Self-Talk helps you take control of your life, increase your confidence and manifest your dreams.

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason knows and feels the transformative power of music as much as any musician alive. From winning the prestigious BBC Young Musician Award to performing at Harry and Meghan’s wedding; from Bach’s solo suites to Bob Marley’s reggae; his ferocious passion shines through in every single performance, whether in a packed-out concert hall or on record.

From integrative therapist Abby Rawlinson (@therapywithabby) comes a real-world companion to improving your mental health. Looking at the most common ways we self-sabotage both at home and at work, Abby guides us on a journey to reconnect with what we need and want, showing us how to break unhealthy and unhelpful behaviour patterns. With a specialist focus on how our minds and bodies are interconnected, Abby demonstrates how looking at our whole selves is key to making a lasting positive change.

Breathe out your worries and breathe in calm. This friendly support is an essential handbook to help tackle stress and anxiety, and to make everyday living easier for everyone. Breathwork is an ancient practice backed up by modern science. It is not just for the spiritually enlightened! It is a simple but powerful way for everyone to boost their health and happiness. Rebecca Dennis is the UK's leading breath coach, who has helped hundreds of people for over a decade to overcome all kinds of common issues simply using breathing exercises.

Do you feel like you're always busy, but never truly productive? Do you crave a simpler, more intentional life? Look no further than timeboxing: the gloriously simple practice of choosing one thing to do, when to do it, and getting it done. In concise, easy to digest chapters, this book will dive deep into the discipline of timeboxing, explore the benefits of incorporating this time management practice into your daily life and most importantly, show you the tried and tested ways to make it a habit that sticks.

This book is a way to make small changes to feel better, even when under stress. Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be overwhelming. The habits, tools and advice in these pages will help you cope better, to understand your own worries, and to pause and respond rather than react (we've all done it!). This is all advice I've received - the lessons I've learned in my own up-and-down life, the expert conversations from my Happy Place podcast, and therapies I've tried - to keep working towards good days.

More than an empowerment manual, The Warrior Within is a call to accomplish the world-changing work you were meant for by tapping into the power of the warrior spirit.

Contrary to long-held belief, trauma is not only caused by exposure to a single, extreme event. The cumulative effect of common stressors that we encounter in our day-to-day lives can have an equally significant impact on our mental and physical well-being. From difficult childhoods, to bereavements, pregnancy and childbirth, and even stressful jobs, traumas - both large and small - are a part of life we can't control, but we can change the way we respond to them.

Penguin presents The Shed Method, written and read by Sara Milne Rowe. Wishing to be better at something lies at the heart of modern life: a bad week to a better week, a frustrated parent to a better parent, an anxious speaker to better speaker, a burnt-out colleague to a better colleague. Doing anything new or better might sound simple, but in practice it can be tricky. The Shed Method is a mind-management system that offers practical advice for improving your decision making.

In this powerful and practical guide, Minaa shares therapeutic tools, client stories, and actionable insights to help you on your healing journey, along with reflections from her personal experiences. Each chapter focuses on a common emotional struggle—from overcoming dysfunctional family patterns to developing emotional maturity, finding our village, navigating racial trauma, and moving past isolation and despair.

Think back to your most challenging moment – whether in your career, relationships or personal life. Did you lose control from anger? Were you paralysed by fear? Did you isolate yourself due to humiliation? Whatever your reaction, your emotions most likely determined what you said, or did, next. But the way we handle our emotions is not, as many believe, an involuntary part of ourselves – it is a skill that must be taught and refined throughout our lives.

What makes us peek at a car wreck or binge-watch true crime shows late into the night? Why are some of us drawn to horror movies while others shudder at the thought? In Morbidly Curious, scientist Coltan Scrivner takes listeners on a thrilling journey into the psychology of morbid curiosity, uncovering why we can’t resist the macabre. From grisly serial killers to spine-chilling paranormal stories, Scrivner reveals the psychological forces that compel us to explore our darkest fears—and explains how this proclivity is more than just a quirk.

What causes addiction, and how should we treat it? Today it is understood primarily as a brain disease, yet in this bold reimagining of addiction, pioneering psychiatrist Elias Dakwar argues that this is false. It fails to explain, among other things, why many people can enjoy drugs without developing a dependency on them. In The Captive Imagination, Dakwar argues that addiction is an existential challenge, requiring a more philosophical and multidisciplinary approach, as well as a lens through which we can better understand ourselves.

In The Good Decision Diary, Anna introduces a compassionate and realistic alternative to unsustainable promises. The journey begins with 21 days of reflection and observation, where Anna shares her own experiences and equips you with tools to approach change with kindness and curiosity. From there, she gently guides you through a 14-day practice of questioning behaviours, challenging long-held beliefs about change, and identifying patterns of self-sabotage.

For many of us, work, socialising and keeping fit are more challenging than ever, and we are feeling disconnected from and unsure of the world around us. In Lift Your Vibe, Richie shares his transformative, simple-to-follow daily rituals that fit into even the busiest schedule. After an injury brought a sudden end to his professional rugby career, Richie Norton discovered the peace, contentment and joy of breathwork, yoga, nutrition and meditation, and now shares his expertise to help you unlock and develop your full physical and mental potential.

The world outside can be brash, loud, and leave us feeling bruised. Situations can spiral away from us and often feel out of our control. Affirmation is your spiritual audio guide to quietening external noise, focusing your mind and harnessing your positive energy so you can figure out what you want. And get it. Using positive quotes, positive affirmations and mindfulness meditation, Tamara Driessen creates a space to retreat to for moments of calm and self-care throughout your day.

World-leading sports nutritionist James Collins shapes the diets of Olympic athletes and Premiership footballers, so they are on peak form when it counts. After a decade of working with the likes of Arsenal FC, England Football and Team GB, now he’s distilling his elite sports success into simple food principles that any of us can follow to feel at our best in our daily lives.