Personal development

What is "woman" if not "mother"? Anything she wants to be. Foregoing motherhood has traditionally marked a woman as "other." With no official place setting for her in our society, she has hovered on the sidelines: the quirky girl, the neurotic career obsessive, the "eccentric" aunt. Instead of continuing to paint women without kids as sad, self-obsessed, or somehow dysfunctional, what if we sa

PRE-ORDER KATE'S NEW BOOK THE LONGEVITY SOLUTION NOW Manage your menopause symptoms and get in the best shape of your life. 'Having read many other books on Perimenopause & Menopause recently, I was sceptical about purchasing another. I'm so glad I did. This book is different. It's informative and so easy to understand. I whizzed through it. All round excellent.' - Reader review ????? 'Jus

Anxiety about embarrassing yourself in social situations is common, particularly amongst teenagers. Whilst for most these worries are mild, for some young people they are more troublesome and persistent. If you are spending a lot of time feeling shy or worrying about social situations, this can be overwhelming and can have a big impact on your life. The aim of this book is to help you to under

*Overcome any obstacle that life throws at you by cultivating an unbreakable mindset and learning to think like a Royal Marines Commando* What readers are saying about Becoming the 0.1%: 'A really interesting insight into the process of forging a Royal Marine Commando and becoming one of a very select group of elite performers' ????? 'Painfully truthful and honest, becoming the 0.1% is one o

Growing up, Chloé Hayden felt like she'd crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye contact? Small talk? And why are you people so touch-oriented? She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would accept, and was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD. When a life-changing group of allies showed her that different did not mean l

'One day you'll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did'

Charlie Mackesy's four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They're not sure what they are looking for. They do know that life can be difficult, but that they love each other, and cake is often the answer.

When the dark clouds come, can the boy remember what h

Practical wisdom from poets, philosophers and scientists – alongside advice, inspiration, activities, meditations, and much more – to connect you with nature and the seasons on your daily walk. Being outdoors is a balm to the soul, and what better way to experience the wonders of nature in all their seasonal glory than with a daily walk? This thoughtful guide explores what happens to our minds,

Discover how better to meet the stress and demands of daily life with accessible and gratifying ways to decompress and live each day more fully. The fast pace of contemporary life and the increasingly digital age we live in can overwhelm our peace, happiness and well-being. Checking our phones and engaging online are often necessary to stay connected and thrive in today’s world but doing so con

Feel better every day and experience the vital power of your inner energy through simple and effective guided meditations for greater ease, clarity, balance and joy. Energy is everywhere and in everything. It is deep within every atom of your physical being—right now you are literally alive with energy. However, sometimes it can feel like you don’t have enough. In Meditations for a Powerful You

Mindful meditations and delicious recipes that will encourage you to take control of your eating habits and really enjoy your food. Mindless eating is a modern-day malady. In today’s hectic world, we reach for unhealthy snacks for a quick energy boost, we don’t take proper lunch breaks and we are constantly distracted while we eat. The enjoyment of eating is lost as a result. Mindful eating off

Start paying attention to the moments that make up the everyday and, step by step, begin to change your life for the better. Mindfulness is about opening to all experience: the good, the bad and the neutral. By noticing what is happening in your body and what emotions are arising, you can learn to “simply be” with these experiences and choose how to respond. These 60 short and simple meditation

Easy ideas to practice peace each week, to fill your life with happiness and contentment for a whole year. A companion on your journey through the year, this gentle guide will help you achieve inner calm, find balance amidst the seasons’ constant change, and the resilience to go with the flow, whether rain or shine. Easy affirmations and meditations urge you to seek peace within, while simple a

Step-by-step massage techniques from East and West to revitalise mind, body and soul. From basic, revitalising full-body sequences to healing Ayurvedic treatments, and from reflexology to the ancient art of acupressure, this holistic guide combines the key techniques from East and West for both beginner and experienced practitioners alike. Alongside information on the chakras and working with t

Embrace the colder months with this beautifully illustrated self-care guide to not just surviving the winter, but also thriving through the season. Make the most of the change in the weather and learn the benefits of being active outside even if it's chilly, with a calming walking meditation and a stargazing stroll to appreciate the dark evenings. Next, find out how to create a cosy haven when

A thoughtful guide specially designed to help you experience what it is like to live in the moment, notice and cultivate those moments, and weave mindfulness into your daily life. In this contemplative guide Anna Black explains how to connect with your personal values and set intentions for living in a way that aligns with the things that are important to you, for a less stressful and more cont

Easy, effective and powerful, these meditations can be practised ANYTIME and ANYWHERE. Discover how to CALM yourself, LIFT your mood and IMPROVE your mindset in two minutes or less with micro meditations.  Each micro meditation is quick and simple to follow, with step-by-step instructions that guide you through a variety of techniques, from breathing and positive affirmations to visualisation

An EASY approach to meditation that will help you get started right here, right now, with small, BITE-SIZED sessions that realistically fit into your daily schedule. Meditation keeps you grounded in the present, helping you to cultivate a better understanding of who you are in the HERE AND NOW. Stephanie Brookes shows you how to incorporate simple techniques into your busy, non-stop life to i

A LIFE-CHANGING collection of inspiring quotations, mantras and photographs to embrace the PHENOMENAL WOMAN you truly are. Discover the EMPOWERING PATHWAY for moving forward in life with wise women WHO WALK THE TALK. ‘One step at a time is all it takes to get you there.’ – Emily Dickinson Step into a brand-new day and feel the amazing energy of walking through life with appreciation and zeal

Discover some of the world’s most AWE-INSPIRING and HOLY places, from Stonehenge to Uluru, and Easter Island to Angkor Wat. Explore ancient homes of DIFFERENT FAITHS, breathtaking places of NATURAL BEAUTY and MYSTERIOUS AND MAGICAL locations.   If you’re trying to limit your carbon footprint, each destination is accompanied by a MEDITATION, PRAYER or QUOTATION to help you connect to the spirit

EASY and FUN activities to do with your child (aged 3–11) to encourage MINDFULNESS.  Mindfulness helps children FOCUS, become more RESILIENT, CALM their emotions and experience greater JOY.  Helping children to be more mindful is a powerful gift: they will learn valuable lifelong skills, such as how to recognise and manage their emotions, calm down when they are upset, concentrate on important