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  • Positive Mental Health Journal: A Guided Daily Wellness Diary to Track Mood, Sleep, Anxiety, Meals, Set Goals & more for Adults or Teens!

    Are you looking to take care of your daily mental health to boost positive thinking? Then we got you covered, Our Brand-new ‘Positive Mental Health Journal’ is perfect for those looking to take care of their everyday wellness. This tracker can be used to record daily moods and emotions. Keeping track of your daily routine can help you track your feelings and emotions which can help make you become more calm and relaxed.

    An easy journal to track hours slept, daily mood, stress & energy levels, and an everyday goal & meal tracker. Daily Prompts towrite about Things you are grateful for, Daily Focus & How you feel, Positive affirmations is perfect for looking at the positives & tracking triggers for negative emotions, if any, for self-reflection. This tracker is easy to fill as it comes with specific prompts so that you never have to stress about journaling.

    It has 105 Daily Mental Health Trackers that can help keep your mental health in check for more than 3 months. It also has a quick mood checker at the beginning to see & reflect on the overall mood for the day on a monthly basis to find a better & effective solution.

    Specifications:

    • 7” X 10” in Compact Size.
    • Beautiful Premium Glossy Cover.
    • 108 Pages, with 105 Trackers for more than 3 months.
    • Perfect Gift for those looking to take care of Daily Wellness.

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    £5.70
  • Psychology For Dummies, 3rd Edition

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    Find out what makes you―and everyone else―tick  

    Psychology For Dummies takes you on the challenging and thrilling adventure into the astonishing science of why we do the things we do. Along the way you’ll find out how psychology helps us improve our relationships, make better decisions, be more effective in our careers, and avoid stress and mental illness in difficult times.  

    In a friendly, jargon-free style, clinical psychologist and teacher Adam Cash uses practical examples to delve deep into the maze of the human mind: from the basic hardware, software, and “wetware” of our brains to the mysteries of consciousness and the murkier reaches of abnormal behavior. He also provides profound insights into our wants and needs, the differences between psychological approaches, and how positive psychology can help you lead the “good life” that fulfills you most.  

    • Gain insights into identity and the self
    • Cope with stress and illness
    • Maintain psychological health
    • Make informed choices when seeking counseling 

    Whether you’re new to the unconscious or an established devotee of Freud and pharmacology, Psychology For Dummies is your essential guide to the examined life―and what can make it even more worth living!  

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    £15.20£17.10
  • Sad Happens: A Celebration of Tears

    A beautifully illustrated, celebratory anthology exploring sadness—and the transformative power of tears.

    When was the last time you cried? Was it because you were sad? Or happy? Overwhelmed, or frustrated? Maybe from relief or from pride? Was it in public or in private? Did you feel better afterwards, or worse? The reasons that we cry—and the circumstances in which we shed a tear—are often surprising and beautiful. Sad Happens is a collective, multi-faceted archive of tears that captures the complexity and variety of these circumstances.

    We hear from Mike Birbiglia on the role that grief and pain have in comedy; Jia Tolentino on how motherhood made her cry in both hormonal joy and fervent rage; and Hanif Abdurraqib on the intimacy of crying on planes. We hear from Phoebe Bridgers on poignant moments of departure and JP Brammer on the strange disappointments of success; Matt Berninger on becoming a crybaby in his adulthood and Hua Hsu on crying during a moment of public uncertainty. We also hear from everyday people in a range of professions: an actor on the tips she learned from drag queens about preserving a full face of makeup while crying; a zookeeper on mourning the animals who have died during her tenure; a bartender on crying in the walk-in; and a TV critic on the shows that have moved her.

    Brimming with humanity, this anthology is confirmation that sad happens—but so does joy, love, a sense of community, and a host of other emotions. By turns moving and affirming, Sad Happens is an emotional balm and visual delight.

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    £17.05£18.99
  • Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder

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    Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based – and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition.

    Gabor Maté is a revered physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology – and himself has ADD. With wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds is a must-read for parents – and for anyone interested how experiences in infancy shape the biology and psychology of the human brain.

    Scattered Minds:
    – Demonstrates that ADD is not an inherited illness, but a reversible impairment and developmental delay
    – Explains that in ADD, circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy – and why
    – Shows how ‘distractibility’ is the psychological product of life experience
    – Allows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick, and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions and behaviours
    – Expresses optimism about neurological development even in adulthood
    – Presents a programme of how to promote this development in both children and adults

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    £11.40£12.30
  • Sex and Sexuality in Victorian Britain

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    “Dull this book is not, and it gives an insight into the many scandals not spoken about in polite Victorian drawing rooms.” —Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society
     
    Peek beneath the bedsheets of nineteenth-century Britain in this affectionate, informative and fascinating look at sex and sexuality during the reign of Queen Victoria. It examines the prevailing attitudes towards male and female sexual behavior, and the ways in which these attitudes were often determined by those in positions of power and authority. It also explores our ancestors’ ingenious, surprising, bizarre and often entertaining solutions to the challenges associated with maintaining a healthy sex life.
     
    Did the people in Victorian times live up to their stereotypes when it came to sexual behavior? This book will answer this question, as well as looking at fashion, food, science, art, medicine, magic, literature, love, politics, faith and superstition through a new lens, leaving the reader uplifted and with a new regard for the ingenuity and character of our great-great-grandparents.
     
    “I would say this book gives you the information on relationships, genders and very much behavior that doesn’t usually come across in history books. Therefore this is an excellent book indeed, certainly one that more people should be aware of and learn from.” —UK Historian
     
    “The writing is joyous and it is clear the author enjoys her subject and is fairly knowledgeable on things Victorian.” —Rosie Writes
     
    “Fenn’s writing is so readable and it’s clear this is a book written by a historian who loves her subject and is very knowledgeable about the research being carried out by other historians.” —Jessticulates

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    £4.70
  • Squares & Sharps, Suckers & Sharks: The Science, Psychology & Philosophy of Gambling: The Science, Psychology and Philosophy of Gambling

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    People have been gambling, in one form or another, for as long as history itself. Why? Money, entertainment, escape and a desire to win are all traditional explanations.

    Arguably, however, these are secondary considerations to a higher order purpose: a craving for control. Gambling offers a means of gaining authority over the unknown, granting us a sense of control over uncertainty. Almost always that sense is illusory – gambling, including betting and investing, is essentially random – yet for many it is nonetheless profoundly rewarding. This book attempts to explore the reasons why.

    Along the way, it examines:

    • The science of probability and uncertainty
    • Why gambling is often condemned
    • The difference between expectation and utility
    • The irrationality of human beings
    • Evolutionary perspectives on gambling
    • Luck and skill
    • Market efficiency and the wisdom of crowds
    • Why winners take all
    • Cheating
    • Why the process matters more than the outcome

    ‘Joseph delivers on his promise to familiarise anybody with an interest in betting or investing with the workings of the betting mind through an abundance of practical examples’ – Pinnacle

    ‘Squares & Sharps, Suckers & Sharks is a thoughtful book and a refreshing read’ – Betfair Pro Trader

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    £23.60£25.60
  • Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (The Path to Calm)

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    Overcome negative thought patterns, reduce stress, and live a worry-free life.

    Overthinking is the biggest cause of unhappiness. Don’t get stuck in a never-ending thought loop. Stay present and keep your mind off things that don’t matter, and never will.

    Break free of your self-imposed mental prison.

    Stop Overthinking is a book that understands where you’ve been through,the exhausting situation you’ve put yourself into, and how you lose your mind in the trap of anxiety and stress. Acclaimed author Nick Trenton will walk you through the obstacles with detailed and proven techniques to help you rewire your brain, control your thoughts, and change your mental habits.What’s more, the book will provide you scientific approaches to completely change the way you think and feel about yourself by ending the vicious thought patterns.

    Stop agonizing over the past and trying to predict the future.

    Nick Trenton grew up in rural Illinois and is quite literally a farm boy. His best friend growing up was his trusty companion Leonard the dachshund. RIP Leonard. Eventually, he made it off the farm and obtained a BS in Economics, followed by an MA in Behavioral Psychology.

    Powerful ways to stop ruminating and dwelling on negative thoughts.

    -How to be aware of your negative spiral triggers-Identify and recognize your inner anxieties-How to keep the focus on relaxation and action-Proven methods to overcome stress attacks-Learn to declutter your mind and find focus

    Unleash your unlimited potential and start living.

    No more self-deprecating talk. No more sleepless nights with racing thoughts. Free your mind from overthinking and achieve more, feel better, and unleash your potential. Finally be able to live in the present moment.

    Live a stress-free life and conquer overthinking — BUY NOW.

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    £7.60£7.80
  • Strong: Life, loss and eternal love for my daughter

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    ‘Heartbreaking and powerful – Ashley is an inspiration’, Fearne Cotton

    ‘Ashley’s psychological and emotional resilience is unparalleled, truly in the 0.1 percent’, Ant Middleton

    STRENGTH, RESILIENCE, POWER

    Strong is the moving and heartbreaking memoir from celebrity campaigner, endurance athlete, and father of an angel, Ashley Cain. Charting his daughter’s birth and the fight for her life when she was diagnosed with leukaemia at 7 weeks old, Ashley reflects on his life and his own struggles since Azaylia’s passing in 2021.

    Ashley embodies strength and resilience – recently setting up The Azaylia Foundation and taking part in extreme physical challenges to raise crucial funds and awareness for children fighting cancer – so though Strong is a moving tribute to his daughter, it will also encompass the practical and positive mindset that Ashley now embodies, tying his emotional and physical grief into his extreme challenges, in order to provide inspiration and comfort to others struggling with loss and other mental health challenges.

    A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to The Azaylia Foundation.

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    £14.30£20.90
  • The 4 Pillars of Problem-Solving: 169 Techniques & Hacks to Solve Challenges With Strategic Thinking. Build Relationships and Collaborate With People by Fixing Tough Problems…

    Ready to Overcome Challenges, Unleash Your Strategic Thinking, and Build Strong Relationships? Master the Art of Problem-solving and Unlock Your True Potential With This Comprehensive Guide!

    Are you struggling to overcome challenges and find effective solutions?

    Do you want to enhance your strategic thinking and approach problems with confidence?

    Are you looking to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively to tackle tough problems?

    Imagine a life where challenges are no longer roadblocks but opportunities for growth and success. In “The 4 Pillars of Problem-Solving”, author Patrik Ian Meyer presents a comprehensive guide to transforming your problem-solving abilities.

    Meyer shares 169 techniques and hacks that will empower you to solve any challenge with strategic thinking, creative solutions, and collaborative relationships.

    Whether you’re facing personal or professional obstacles, this book equips you with the tools and strategies to overcome limitations and achieve extraordinary results. Learn practical advice that will revolutionize your problem-solving approach.

    Here’s what’s in store:

    • Gain Effective Problem-Solving Techniques: Discover 169 techniques, tips, and strategies that will equip you with a wide range of problem-solving tools. From defining and analyzing problems to strategizing and evaluating solutions, this book provides a comprehensive toolkit to approach any challenge with confidence.
    • Develop Strategic Thinking Skills: Learn how to think strategically and analyze problems from multiple angles. By honing your strategic thinking abilities, you’ll be able to identify underlying causes, consider long-term implications, and make informed decisions that lead to optimal solutions.
    • Foster Creativity for Innovative Solutions: Unlock your creative potential and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. This book introduces techniques that stimulate creativity, break through mental barriers, and encourage outside-the-box thinking. Embrace your creative side and discover new perspectives that drive breakthrough solutions.
    • Build Strong Relationships and Collaboration: Understand the importance of building relationships and collaboration in problem-solving. Learn effective communication and interpersonal skills that foster productive relationships with others. By leveraging the power of collaboration, you’ll tap into diverse perspectives and collective intelligence to find innovative solutions.
    • Tackle Tough Problems with Confidence: Develop the resilience and determination to tackle tough problems head-on. Overcome challenges such as lack of clarity, biases, assumptions, and limited resources by applying techniques and strategies provided in this book. Gain the confidence to navigate complex problem-solving situations and overcome obstacles along the way.
    • Achieve Results in Various Aspects of Life: Apply the problem-solving principles and techniques learned in this book to various aspects of your personal and professional life. Whether you’re facing challenges in business, education, science, technology, medicine, or law, the principles and strategies in this book are applicable and adaptable to diverse fields.

    And so much more!

    With “The 4 Pillars of Problem-Solving”, you can say goodbye to the frustrations of being stuck in a problem-solving rut. Let go of doubts and envision a future where you confidently navigate complex problems, build meaningful relationships, and achieve remarkable results!

    Are you ready to become a master problem solver? Get your copy today and embark on a transformative journey that will unlock your full problem-solving potential!

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    £0.90
  • The 4 Pillars of Shamanism: 113 Beginner Techniques & Insights to Harness Your Inner Power and Intuition with Shamanic Rituals. Find Balance, Harmony, … by Connecting with…

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    Discover Your Inner Power and Intuition with Shamanic Rituals — Keep Reading to Get Your hands on the Ultimate Guide to Finding Balance, Harmony, and Healing!

    Are you seeking guidance to harness your inner power and intuition? Do you long for balance, harmony, and healing in your life? Are you captivated by shamanism but don’t know where to begin?

    If you’re a beginner who is…

    Feeling lost and disconnected from your spiritual side…

    Overwhelmed by the rigors of modern life and the stress it brings…

    Desiring to unlock the power of guardian spirits for healing and understanding…

    Then it’s time you receive expert guidance to help connect with your spirit guides!

    In “The 4 Pillars of Shamanism: 113 Beginner Techniques to Harness Your Inner Power and Intuition With Shamanic Rituals”, Ingrid Clarke provides the ultimate solution to your needs.

    This comprehensive guide is your key to understanding one of the oldest practices that can provide healing on your journey. By delving into the four pillars of shamanism, you’ll gain profound insights and learn 113 beginner techniques to connect with realms inhabited by benevolent spirits.

    Here’s what you’ll get:

    • Unleash Your Inner Power: Discover how to unlock your consciousness of the sacredness of nature, establish contact with benevolent entities, and tap into their infinite power for healing, balance, and harmony. Harness your inner power like never before.
    • Find Balance and Harmony: Learn ancient shamanic techniques that help you restore balance in all aspects of your life. Through the wisdom of shamanism, you’ll gain a completely different perspective on your struggles and find meaningful solutions.
    • Connect with Spirit Guides: Develop a deep connection with your spirit guides and gain their wisdom for healing. Through shamanic journeys and rituals, you’ll establish a profound relationship with your higher self, angels, archangels, ancestors, plants, animals, and deities.
    • Explore Shamanic Worlds: Embark on a transformative journey through the lower world, middle world, and upper world. Gain insights, guidance, and profound experiences as you navigate these realms and expand your spiritual horizons.
    • Tap into the Power of Dreams: Understand the significance of dreams and explore the realms of astral projection, clairvoyance, and lucid dreams. Unlock the hidden messages and guidance that your dreams hold.
    • Experience Trance and Altered States of Consciousness: Dive into the fascinating realm of altered states of consciousness through drumming, rattles, ecstatic dancing, chanting, and entheogens. Open yourself to new dimensions of spiritual experiences.

    And so much more!

    Don’t let doubts hold you back from learning the ancient knowledge and wisdom that will guide you to a life of profound spiritual connection and fulfillment!

    Unsure where to begin? “The 4 Pillars of Shamanism” is specifically designed for beginners, providing step-by-step guidance to make your spiritual journey more fulfilling.

    Concerned about the rigors of modern life? Shamanism offers an alternate outlook and the tools to find balance, harmony, and healing in today’s chaotic world.

    Worried about understanding shamanism? Ingrid Clarke, with her lifetime of experiences and in-depth research, breaks down the history, beliefs, and healing capabilities of shamanism in a way that anyone can grasp.

    Embark on an adventure of self-discovery, healing! It’s time to unleash your inner power, connect with your spirit guides, and find harmony and balance by clicking on “Buy Now with 1-Click” today!

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  • The ADHD Parenting Solution: 9 Proven Strategies For Behavior Management, Coping Techniques, Navigating Family Dynamics, and Building Emotional Support (Mental Wellness)

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    Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, witnessing your beloved child struggle with emotional dysregulation and behaviors leading to family tension? Parenting a child with ADHD can often feel like navigating through a maze of unpredictable and constantly changing emotions and behaviors.

    Take a deep breath and allow yourself a moment of relief, knowing you are far from alone on this journey. With an estimated 9.8% or approximately six million American children aged between 3-17 diagnosed with ADHD, a community of parents shares in your struggles and triumphs. Within these struggles, there is hope and potential for solutions that bring ease and understanding into everyone’s home.

    “The ADHD Parenting Solution” extends a compassionate hand toward you, offering a beacon of understanding and practical support. With the guidance enclosed in these pages, you will find a path that helps alleviate your stress and empowers your child to thrive with their unique brain.

    This book focuses on the BEATITUDE 9-step solution, and here is just some of what you will discover:

    • Unveil the mysteries of the ADHD brain with clear, accessible scientific facts! This book will illuminate how ADHD symptoms unfold and will debunk the misconceptions around ADHD, providing you with a foundation of understanding to build upon.
    • Discover and leverage the “ADHD Superpowers” your child possesses! Our guide highlights these unique strengths and provides a set of techniques to help you and your child embrace ADHD with positivity.
    • Arm yourself with the pivotal questions to ask your child’s healthcare provider, ensuring you gather the essential information. Bonus: We’ve included information on five invaluable resources!
    • Use insightful behavioral therapy tools to engage and connect with your child like never before. These tools allow you to teach your child crucial social skills while strengthening your parent-child bond in enjoyable and meaningful ways.
    • “The ADHD Parenting Solution” invites you to craft a vibrant, supportive family environment where roles are clearly defined, responsibilities understood, and every family member feels valued and connected.

    And much more!

    Tried other parenting books with no luck? This one’s unlike any other. It’s your go-to for a harmonious family and a confident, thriving child – no untested theories, just practical, life-changing strategies.

    Remember, it’s not just about managing your child’s ADHD—it’s about ensuring you, the parent, stay rejuvenated, mentally healthy, and centered.

    Picture your family as a team. If one player struggles, it affects the whole team. Let’s improve your family game, ensuring everyone plays their best and enjoys the win! Together, let’s breathe life into a dynamic that celebrates every individual, paving the way for collective family success and joy!

    With this BEATITUDE solution, you will elevate your child’s confidence, seamlessly navigate through their behaviors, and infuse your home with tranquility and laughter. Ready to turn the page to a more harmonious chapter in your family’s life? Simply scroll up and hit that “Add to Cart” button – a more joyful, peaceful home awaits!

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    £0.80
  • The Anxiety Workbook For Teens: Anxiety Management For Teens

    This journal contains weekly sections pages. For each week there are daily fields where you can write your goals and check your achievements, therefore monitoring your progress.

    The prompts will help you put a perspective on your current mindset and therefore trigger a quick positive shift.

    The self-care assessment part will reveal to you the necessary steps you will need to do in order to start taking better care of yourself.

    Make time for the gratitude pages. They will change your view on the positive side by focusing on what you already have and you are grateful for.

    Don’t forget your physique. The physical part is going hand by hand with the psychological. Use the workout planner pages for this.

    Try out the to-do list and make notes in the weekly tracking period if you’ve kept up with the goals.

    The affirmations for anxiety are made as coloring pages so you can put your creativity up while letting the words absorb into your mind.

    In the notes pages feel free to write whatever you want.

    Content:

    – Coloring motivational affirmations

    – Weekly tracking checklist

    – Self Assessment pages

    – Prompts

    – Gratitude pages

    …and more.

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    £4.70
  • The Art of Feeling Better: How I heal my mental health (and you can too)

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    ‘Matilda finds the perfect way to describe those human moments nobody talks about’ – Dr Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

    You deserve to feel better

    Sometimes it can be difficult to stay grounded through life’s challenges, and sometimes it can even be difficult to enjoy its high points. In The Art of Feeling Better, Matilda Heindow, illustrator behind the much-loved Instagram @crazyheadcomics, takes us from her first therapy visit when she was struggling to the day she woke with joy in her heart again, to reveal the techniques, tools and ways of thinking that really helped.

    Complete with over 50 original illustrations, Matilda shares personal stories and down-to-earth advice to help you understand:
    – How to turn that negative inner voice into a friend
    – How to recognise the habits that put you on a downward spiral
    – What to do with difficult feelings, so that you invite better ones in

    Like a hand holding yours, this beautiful, comforting book will remind you, even in your darkest moments, to treat yourself like someone worth taking care of – because you are.

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    £11.50£14.20
  • The Cultural Politics of Emotion

    This is a bold take on the crucial role of emotion in politics. Emotions work to define who we are as well as shape what we do and this is no more powerfully at play than in the world of politics. Ahmed considers how emotions keep us invested in relationships of power, and also shows how this use of emotion could be crucial to feminist and queer political movements. Debates on international terrorism, asylum and migration, as well as reconciliation and reparation are explored through topical case studies. In this textbook the difficult issues are confronted head on. New for this edition: a substantial 15,000-word Afterword on ‘Emotions and Their Objects’ which provides an original contribution to the burgeoning field of affect studies; a revised Bibliography; and updated throughout.

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    £21.40£23.70
  • The Daily Journal For Men: 5 minute daily overthinking journal for him

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    Take control of your anxiety and overwhelm with this 5 minute journal designed for men who are struggling with overthinking and anxiety. Find a way to bring peace to a busy mind by taking this small step every day.

    This is an overthinking journal for him and is designed to be simple and quick to complete. Dwelling on negative emotions can create a feeling of unrest. Addressing and dealing with feelings effectively can bring great relief. This is not a quick fix for men suffering with anxiety but more of a simple step to help ease the overwhelm.

    The Daily Journal For Men – 5 minute daily journal

    • 120 pages of a simple daily tracker
    • Daily anxiety log to monitor your stress levels throughout the day
    • Affirmation statement to reinforce your personal beliefs and goals
    • Mood statement for noting the day’s overall mood
    • Thoughts section to record specific negative and positive moments throughout the day
    • Daily highlight box to celebrate the best thing that happened today
    • Look ahead to tomorrow with a positive wish for the day
    • Daily rank to grade the day

    THIS WILL HELP YOU TO

    • Get your thoughts out of your mind and onto paper (a proven stress reduce tactic)
    • To help you to remember that good things happened today not just the bad (we tend to focus on the bad)
    • Track if there are times of the day when your anxiety peaks, allowing you to spot patterns in order to understand how best to manage your day
    • Record your progress at a quick glance as you take control of your overthinking and anxiety
    • End the day with a positive mindset and something to look forward to tomorrow

    THIS JOURNAL IS FOR MEN WHO ARE

    • Overwhelmed due to busy lives
    • Stressed and struggling to manage their thoughts
    • Overthinkers who process every thought in their mind
    • Ready to take control of their anxiety with this small first step

    This very simple daily journal is a small part of dealing with all the thoughts in your mind but it is a great first step into taking control. It can be overwhelming to start this process but it is important to take good care of yourself. Men need self love too.

    We are not psychologists but we are men who have found great comfort in writing out our thoughts.

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    £7.60
  • The Erotic History of Advertising

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    Victoria”s Secret and Calvin Klein are brand names practically synonymous with sexually suggestive advertising. Considering their high public profile and huge profits, anyone can see that sex sells. Despite polls indicating that the public would like to see less sex in advertising, Americans don”t mean what they say. They continue to respond to the lure of provocative marketing and, most important to business, they buy. Knowing this, more and more advertisers are testing the limits of public taste in the highly competitive battle to capture the consumer”s attention.All of this is well documented in Tom Reichert”s profusely illustrated book, The Erotic History of Advertising. As Reichert amply demonstrates, the use of sex in advertising is far from being a recent fad. As long ago as the 1880s, Duke Cigarettes enclosed in their packs not baseball cards but similar small cards showing scantily clad “women of the stage,” which encouraged purchasers to keep buying to complete the whole set. In the 1920s Woodbury soap became the market leader largely through ads with images of romantic situations and claims that Woodbury soap made a woman”s skin irresistible to the touch. In the 1930s White Owl cigars had great success in marketing through ads showing attractive couples locked in a passionate kiss, suggesting that only White Owls left the breath smelling pleasant. Warner Lambert capitalized on the same kind of imagery for decades to connect Listerine mouthwash with romantic success.With numerous illustrations showing many erotic ads–some campy, some esthetically elegant, some homoerotic–that push the boundaries of sexuality and taste from over a century of product marketing, Reichert not only tracks the history of sex in advertising but also explores the many factors that make the link between sex and our consumer culture so successful. Among other things, he considers the range of salacious imagery, from mildly suggestive to the use of outright nudity; the emotional impact of sexy ads; the influence of sex on brand recognition; what works and what doesn”t; the differences between male and female responses; and the possible harms of using sex in advertising, especially in regard to young audiences and the perpetuation of female stereotypes.This thoughtful, enjoyable, and fascinating look into the world of advertising–from the late 1800s to the most erotic ads of today–will appeal to both media-savvy consumers and aficionados of pop culture.

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    £15.40
  • The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality * Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner in LGBT *

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    Lambda Literary Award 2014 Finalist in LGBT Nonfiction

    Foreword Reviews’ INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award 2014 Finalist in Family & Relationships

    Independent Publisher Book Awards 2015 (IPPY) Silver Medal in Sexuality/Relationships

    Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2015 Winner in LGBT

    What if you weren’t sexually attracted to anyone?

    A growing number of people are identifying as asexual. They aren’t sexually attracted to anyone, and they consider it a sexual orientation—like gay, straight, or bisexual.

    Asexuality is the invisible orientation. Most people believe that “everyone” wants sex, that “everyone” understands what it means to be attracted to other people, and that “everyone” wants to date and mate. But that’s where asexual people are left out—they don’t find other people sexually attractive, and if and when they say so, they are very rarely treated as though that’s okay.

    When an asexual person comes out, alarming reactions regularly follow; loved ones fear that an asexual person is sick, or psychologically warped, or suffering from abuse. Critics confront asexual people with accusations of following a fad, hiding homosexuality, or making excuses for romantic failures. And all of this contributes to a discouraging master narrative: there is no such thing as “asexual.” Being an asexual person is a lie or an illness, and it needs to be fixed.

    In The Invisible Orientation, Julie Sondra Decker outlines what asexuality is, counters misconceptions, provides resources, and puts asexual people’s experiences in context as they move through a very sexualized world. It includes information for asexual people to help understand their orientation and what it means for their relationships, as well as tips and facts for those who want to understand their asexual friends and loved ones.

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    £8.10
  • The Lazy Guide to Happy : Low effort happiness solutions for people who are short on time

    See a???? “The Lazy Guide to Happy: Effortless Joy for the Time-Crunched and Nearly Burned Out” by Bev Cripps, Barrister, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Evidence-Based Positive Psychology and Resilience Coach ????

    Are you juggling a demanding schedule, barely finding a moment for yourself, let alone for happiness? Consider this book your invitation to pause and take a well-deserved break.

    Conceived by Bev, a barrister, clinical hypnotherapist, and evidence-based positive psychology coach who understands the intricacies of stress and relentless schedules, this guide is your lifeline to happiness. Elevate your experience with Bev-curated audio companions designed to augment some of the key tools.

    Inside, You’ll Discover:

    ???? Low-Effort Practical Happiness Tools: Utilize the curated positive psychology tools that underpin Bev’s Reset Rewire Resilience®️ system for immediate, real-world results.

    ???? The Science of You: Grasp the 40% of your happiness that’s within your control, supported by trustworthy research.

    ???? Vulnerability as Strength: Construct an emotional toolkit that’s both resilient and open, able to withstand life’s many twists and turns.

    You Need This Book If:

    ???? Happiness has felt like an unaffordable luxury, be it time, effort, or emotional investment.

    ???? You’re teetering on the edge and require low-effort, actionable, evidence-based methods to ease the chaos and up the happiness quotient.

    ???? You’re not interested in empty promises; you’re here for research-backed, tried-and-true pathways to joy.

    Why remain in the relentless cycle that prioritizes everything but your well-being? Click “Add to Cart” and pivot toward a life filled not just with busyness, but genuine joy—all guided by someone who’s been through the trenches of stress and emerged with wisdom to share—Bev.

    For more resources and opportunities to work directly with Bev, visit www.mybcconnection.com.

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  • The OCD Breakthrough Workbook for Teenagers: Triumph Over Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors: Free your mind, Empower Your True Self, and … Full Potential (The OCD…

    Are you looking for a science-based, self-help workbook which gives you everything you need to retake control of your mind, and create your own path to freedom and the life you deserve?

    The proven methods in this book have empowered me and many thousands of teenagers to,

    • Use multiple intervention techniques to become the boss of you own mind.
    • Recognize and break through the cycle of Obsession, Anxiety, Compulsion, Relief – and back to Obsession.
    • Master your Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
    • Find your Superpower and become an unstoppable force in defeating your OCD!

    And much more…

    Writing this workbook, I was able to explore my own OCD while revisiting some of the tools and techniques that really worked for me. I made the decision to help others reach their goals of breaking free from OCD so that they too, could achieve success.

    The worksheets and exercise you’ll use are based on the most effective self-help techniques from,

    • CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD
    • ERP – Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
    • MBCT – Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
    • Psychodynamic Therapy

    If you’re reading this, you’ve probably experienced the stressful cycle of thoughts, emotions, actions, and rituals that can penetrate almost every facet of our lives. I’d like you to know that you’re not alone. Even Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and David Beckham had their OCD struggles.

    If you’re ready to take on OCD like the champ you are, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

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    £9.50
  • The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge

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    Rethink your view of the world with The Teachings of Don Juan, the first book in Carlos Castaneda’s spiritual journey into the world of sorcery…

    The Teachings of don Juan is the story of Carlos Castaneda’s extraordinary experiences.

    In 1960 Carlos Castaneda was a graduate student when he met Don Juan, a Yaqui Indian feared and shunned by the ordinary folk of the American Southwest because of his unnatural powers. During the next five years don Juan’s arcana knowledge led Castaneda into a world of beauty and terror, ruled by concepts far beyond those of Western civilisation.

    Using medicinal herbs Castaneda lived through encounters with disembodied spirits, shamans in the form of huge wolves, and death in the shape of silver crows. Finally, after a night of utter terror in which he knew that his life was threatened by forces which he still cannot fully explain, he gave up his struggle to become a ‘Man Of Knowledge’.

    ‘It gives a different view of the world and challenges the ideas and beliefs that we have be taught, whilst also providing simple methods to changing the way we interact with the world on a day to day basis.’ – 5* Reader Review

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    £8.50£10.40
  • The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World

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    This groundbreaking and empowering book examines the impact of growing up and surviving as a gay man in a society still learning to accept all identities.

    In The Velvet Rage, psychologist Alan Downs draws on his own struggle with shame and anger, contemporary research, and stories from his patients to passionately describe the stages of a gay man’s journey out of shame and offers practical and inspired strategies to stop the cycle of avoidance and self-defeating behavior. The Velvet Rage is an empowering book that has already changed the public discourse on gay culture and helped shape the identity of an entire generation of gay men.

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    £9.50£13.30
  • The Victorian Guide to Sex: Desire & Deviance in the 19th Century

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    “An enjoyable read and an informative survey of Victorian sexual tastes and preoccupations . . . a rigorously balanced account of this complex subject.” —Victorian Secrets

    An exciting factual romp through sexual desire, practices and deviance in the Victorian era. The Victorian Guide to Sex will reveal advice and ideas on sexuality from the late 19th century. Drawing on both satirical and real-life events from the period, it explores every facet of sexuality that the Victorians encountered.

    Reproducing original advertisements and letters, with extracts taken from memoirs, legal cases, newspaper advice columns, and collections held in the Museum of London and the British Museum, this book reveals historical sexual proclivities.

    “Riddell’s book lifts the veil on historic sexual attitudes to illuminate the secrets of our ancestors’ lives. Written with wry humour in a pastiche of Victorian style, the book is both entertaining and highly informative.” —Your Family Tree

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    £2.80
  • The Wild Remedy Journal: Finding Wellness in Nature

    ‘At a time when disconnection from wildlife threatens our mental health this book offers the perfect adaptor to plug our brains back into natures’ therapeutic socket. Page by page it reconnects us to the real, wild world we live in. A must-read for any modern-day Homo sapiens.’ Chris Packham

    In The Wild Remedy, Emma Mitchell’s deeply personal account of her interactions with nature and its healing properties, she recorded, month by month, a year of her nature finds and wildlife discoveries and the science behind how nature affects our neurochemistry. Now, in this stunning journal, she invites her many followers to accompany her on that road, to experience nature for themselves, record their own interactions and find healing in the natural world.

    Full of Emma’s exquisite artworks and photographs, this journal contains many of her own observations and reflections, along with prompts and ideas that will help to unlock the readers’ experience of nature. It shows how reconnecting with the natural world around us can be a powerful tool – as medicinal as any talking therapy or pharmaceutical.

    This unique journal includes activities, drawing prompts, contemplative quotes and lots of space for you to write about your own thoughts, feelings and experiences.

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    £11.95£12.99
  • THIS IS STACEY’S YEAR 2024

    A manifesting journal for girls and women named Stacey.

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    £6.10
  • Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality

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    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and a Times, Spectator and Observer Book of the Year 2021

    ‘In the first decade of this century, it was unthinkable that a gender-critical book could even be published by a prominent publishing house, let alone become a bestseller.’ Louise Perry, New Statesman

    ‘Thank goodness for Helen Joyce.’ Christina Patterson, Sunday Times

    ‘Reasonable, methodical, sane, and utterly unintimidated by extremist orthodoxy, Trans is a riveting read.’ Lionel Shriver

    ‘A tour de force.’ Evening Standard

    Biological sex is no longer accepted as a basic fact of life. It is forbidden to admit that female people sometimes need protection and privacy from male ones. In an analysis that is at once expert, sympathetic and urgent, Helen Joyce offers an antidote to the chaos and cancelling.

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    £9.60£10.40
  • Urban Tantra, Second Edition: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century

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    Acclaimed sex educator Barbara Carrellas radically updates the ancient practice of Tantra for modern sexual explorers desiring to push past their edge in search of the great cosmic orgasm. This updated edition celebrates the 10th anniversary of Urban Tantra, and is revised to include more inclusive gender pronouns and language, new science and safe sex information, and an updated reference section.
    With more than one hundred easy-to-follow techniques for expanded orgasmic states and solo and partner play (as well as more adventurous practices), this in-depth guide reveals the delicious worlds of ecstasy available to all, no matter one’s gender, sexual preference, or erotic tastes. Urban Tantra expands the notions of pleasure and opens new heights of intimacy and sexual fulfillment.

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    £13.70
  • When You Lose It: Two voices. One true story. A mother and daughter on the edge. ‘A very important subject’ – ITV’s This Morning

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    ‘An extraordinary and important book. Read it immediately’ Claudia Winkleman

    ‘Superbly written, this deeply moving book underlines how truly precious mother-daughter relationships are, and never more so than in those teenage years’ Gloria Hunniford

    ‘Read this book. Then talk to your sons. It is essential reading’ Jamie Theakston

    A gripping memoir of two battling narratives and a mother-daughter relationship stretched to its absolute limits.

    Roxy was 13 years old when she was coerced then blackmailed into sending explicit photos, which were spread around her school. The shame led to self-loathing. The blame led to a psychotic breakdown. Roxy started hearing voices. Then she started seeing things…

    What happens when your teenager starts to lose it, and then you lose each other? What happens when you can’t tell your mother you desperately need help? And how can a family move past a devastating mental health crisis?

    When You Lose It is a brutally honest true story, written from two perspectives, of consent, coercion and shattering consequences.

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    £8.70£9.50
  • Why Breathe: A fun and scientific journey to healthier everyday breathing. Unlock more energy, reduce stress and live a fuller life

    If you’re feeling the overwhelm of a busy life, finding it hard to stay healthy and a challenge to maintain some balance, then finding your breath could be the prescription you need.

    Join Gus on his fascinating and entertaining journey to heal himself by reconnecting with his breath, bringing his body, mind and soul back into balance.

    This fun scientific narrative looks at how we can all improve our everyday breathing to unlock more energy, reduce our stress and live fuller lives.

    Gus has a foot in the academic and artistic worlds and has always worked in high-stress environments. After over a decade in professional kitchens, he went from the frying pan into the fire when he was elected one of the first Greens on Bristol City Council.

    Despite loving the gym and good food, his health declined over the years. Battling along on very little sleep, and relying on alcohol to bring the quiet at the end of the day was a recipe for disaster. After suffering two breakdowns and severe depression Gus embarked on a quest to discover what made him feel happiest within himself, and by doing so, discovered the key was in his breath.

    Illustrations by the author.

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    £9.50
  • Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words

    Do you want to connect with readers on a deeper level?

    Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic and personal in your writing whatever the genre?

    Are you interested in creative self-development?

    If yes, Writing the Shadow is for you.

    This is a book of my heart and it contains many personal stories – but this book is really about helping you reach readers with your words – and move to the next level in your writing.

    Because we all long to write boldly, without filters or fear.

    To spin stories that capture the messy beauty of what it means to be human. Tales that lay bare the truth of living – darkness and all.

    But something holds us back.

    Whispers of “Who do you think you are?” and “You don’t have permission to write that.” Our own self-censorship and the judgment of others keep us from writing freely – and sometimes, from living fully.

    But all great art taps into darkness, and your most compelling work emerges when you embrace your full humanity-both light and Shadow.

    In Writing the Shadow, I’ll guide you on an intimate journey to explore the darkness and discover the gold lying hidden in its depths. Gold that may be the source of your best creative work in the years ahead.

    The Shadow is calling. It’s time to turn your inner darkness into words.

    What’s in the book?

    Part 1 goes into the various ways you can tap into your Shadow. Since it lies in the unconscious, you cannot approach it directly. You need tools to help reveal it in different ways.

    You will find ideas here – ranging from personality assessments and identifying Shadow personas to mining your own writing and exploring your true curiosity – as well as ways to protect yourself so you don’t get lost in the dark.

    Part 2 explores how the Shadow manifests in various aspects of our lives. I discuss the creative wound and how it may still be holding you back in your writing life, as well as aspects of traditional and self-publishing, then expand into work and money, family and relationships, religion and culture, the physical body and aging, death and dying.

    Part 3 explores ways that you can find the gold in your Shadow, and turn your inner darkness into words through self-acceptance, letting go of self-censorship, deepening character and theme in your work, and opening the doors to new parts of yourself.

    While the book is designed to be read in order, you can also skip directly to the sections that resonate the most.

    There are Resources and Questions at the end of every chapter that will help you reflect along the way. You can answer them in your own journal or use the Companion Workbook if you prefer to write in a more structured way.

    The Shadow is calling. It’s time to turn your inner darkness into words.

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    £12.30
  • You Bet Your Life: The Burdens of Gambling

    We are a nation of gamblers: pari-mutuel wagering at horse tracks; blackjack in Las Vegas; the NCAA basketball office pool; even day trading on the internet. Gambling is both our national pastime and our predominant cultural metaphor—play the field; beat the odds; take a chance on love. Yet gambling poses serious risks to individuals and to society as a whole.

    Neil Isaacs—sports historian, licensed clinical social worker, English professor, and a gambler himself for more than fifty years—seeks to shatter the myths interfering with our understanding of gambling addiction, its causes, and its treatment. He begins by systematically debunking several commonly held beliefs, demonstrating that there is no such thing as the law of averages, that gambling is not inherently sinful, immoral, or criminal, and that money is not always the prime motivator for gamblers.

    Isaacs shows how habitual gambling can lead to compulsive gambling, but avoids oversimplifying this condition. Arguing against a undifferentiated interpretation of pathological gambling as a simple impulse control disorder, he draws examples from fiction, film, and his own practice to demonstrate additional ways gambling can be abused. A radical departure from established views, You Bet Your Life identifies the costs—in dollars, people, families, and credit ratings—of society’s failure to address adequately the burdens of gambling.

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    £10.10
  • Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide to the Well-Being of Gifted Adults and Youth

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    Do you long to drive a Ferrari at top speed on the open road, but find yourself always stuck on the freeway during rush hour? Do you wonder how you can feel like “not enough” and “too much” at the same time? Like the rain forest, are you sometimes intense, multilayered, colorful, creative, overwhelming, highly sensitive, complex, and/or idealistic? And, like the rain forest, have you met too many chainsaws?Enter Paula Prober, M.S., M.Ed., who understands the diversity and complexity of minds like yours. In “Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide to the Well-Being of Gifted Youths and Adults,” Paula explores the challenges faced by gifted adults of all ages. Through case studies and extensive research, Paula will help you tap into your inner creativity, find peace, and discover the limitless potential that comes with your Rainforest Mind.

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    £13.20

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