Self-Help

Have you ever had a dream, but let it go because you were too afraid of failure to try? Dancing with Your Muse is a heartfelt, motivational guide to understanding this fear, realising that you are not alone in it, and working past it to achieve your goals without inhibition.

Fear of failure is a universal issue that can hold even the most talented of people back from reaching their full potential. Dancing with Your Muse is a series of thirty essays which speak about the common and debilitating anxieties encountered on the path to creative expression. Sections include:

1. “Fear In All Its Glory” – explains patterns of fear, and shows you how to transform inhibitors into positive outcomes.
2. “Judgement and Criticism” – provides guidance on how to keep yourself in balance without succumbing to outside perceptions of your worth.
3. “Success in Different Guises” – expands your notion of success by giving you a more personal, expansive understanding of what accomplishment really means to you.

Written in a gentle, contemplative tone, this book will encourage you to determine and strive for success on your own terms. Performers, business people, students, and everyday dreamers alike will learn to courageously choose the most direct pathways to creative success and, more importantly, personal fulfillment, holding only a desire to contribute fully to their own life.

A unique and insightful guide to managing unhelpful thinking, from a specialist in human psychology As Wren faces a looming deadline, Mina appears as the voice in Wrens head. Will she be a help or hindrance? The Unwanted Friend explores the complex relationship between Wren and Mina between all of us and our inner voice. The concise, insightful narrative uses this metaphor to delve into the complex workings of human psychology, and make them accessible for all readers. The narrative concludes with a deep exploration of a unique teaching, and a practical process for readers to implement in their lives. It is an essential guide to managing unhelpful thinking, leading to a more meaningful and secure state of being in all situations The Being Human Series
>This is one of four books in the Being Human series, a self-help collection that dives into the complexities of the human condition. Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teachings, the stories focus on the importance of developing psychological resilience to help us deal with lifes challenges. Each book stands alone but, when read together, offers a thorough understanding of our shared human experience

A specialist in human psychology explores our increasing disconnection with the physical world, and its impact on leading a meaningful life

Meet Walter. Walter is waiting on some important news, but his world grows increasingly hazy as he distracts himself with his devices. Will it make a difference to Walter in the end if the news is good or bad?

The Dragonfly in the Haze emphasises the importance of staying present and living consciously. The concise, insightful narrative uses metaphor to delve into the complex workings of human psychology, and make them accessible for all readers. The narrative concludes with a deep exploration of a unique teaching, and a practical process for readers to implement in their lives. It is an essential guide for those who seek to lead a purposeful life filled with meaning and deep connections with others

The Being Human Series
This is one of four books in the Being Human series, a self-help collection that dives into the complexities of the human condition. Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teachings, the stories focus on the importance of developing psychological resilience to help us deal with lifes challenges. Each book stands alone but, when read together, offers a thorough understanding of our shared human experience

An empowering guide to managing emotions in difficult situations, from a specialist in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

In The Flower in the Pocket, we meet Wilbur, a man gripped by overwhelming anger. Even his beloved garden seems to wither in the face of his fury. Can Wilbur bring his world back into balance? Can he re-empower himself in a situation he cant control?

This insightful short story explains how our vulnerabilities to psychological struggle can turn emotional pain into more deep-seated suffering, and gives readers tools to combat this. The concise, insightful narrative uses metaphor to delve into the innate challenges of human psychology, and make them accessible for all readers. The narrative concludes with a deep exploration of a unique teaching, and a practical process for readers to implement in their lives. This is the essential guide for anyone struggling to find stability in seemingly uncontrollable situations

The Being Human Series
This is one of four books in the Being Human series, a self-help collection that dives into the complexities of the human condition. Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teachings, the stories focus on the importance of developing psychological resilience to help us deal with lifes challenges. Each book stands alone but, when read together, offers a thorough understanding of our shared human experience

A profound and impactful lesson on coping with lifes unexpected changes, from a specialist in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Winnie is experiencing psychological distress due to an unwelcome change in her life. When her attempts to control the situation only heighten her distress, she embarks on a journey to find her lost sunshine. Will she discover the true source of happiness and meaning in her life? > The Lost Sun explores the difficulty of dealing with change, something that affects us all as humans. The concise, insightful narrative uses metaphor to delve into the complex workings of human psychology making them accessible for all readers. The narrative concludes with a deep exploration of a unique teaching, and a practical process for readers to implement in their lives. The result is an essential guide for leading a confident and fulfilling life amidst adversities The Being Human Series
>This is one of four books in the Being Human series, a self-help collection that dives into the complexities of the human condition. Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teachings, the stories focus on the importance of developing psychological resilience to help us deal with lifes challenges. Each book stands alone but, when read together, offers a thorough understanding of our shared human experience

Sometimes we are just too busy to reflect on the really important things in our lives: relationships, truth, respect for others, love, family, tolerance, and a host of other issues and concerns that affect the way we live. This book provides a thought each day to help busy people focus on the things that really matter. Each new page has a new thought. Read one each day and reflect. You will nourish your soul and learn wisdom.

Often our lives are so busy we forget to reflect on the important issues that underpin our relationships, careers and family life. By reading a thought each day from this wise little book, we can stop for a moment and consider just where we are and how we are really doing. Do we have our lives in balance? Are we being reasonable in our dealings with other people?Inspiration for the Heart covers a wide range of areas, from friendship, diet and personal responsibility to tolerance, envy and injustice. Simple yet profound, these thoughts have already helped thousands of readers they can help you too.

Pugs have been the favourite pets of Chinese Emperors, and even lived with Tibetan Monks, so it’s not surprising they’ve gathered a wealth of wisdom over the centuries. Lucky for us, they’re finally ready to share this knowledge. In this rather unique pug self-help book, our charming Pug draws inspiration from other creatures on the planet and demonstrates how we can learn and benefit from their teachings. Humorous and beautiful illustrations, combined with words of wisdom from PUG, take readers on an inspirational journey. Who would have thought that PUG stands for Philosophical Universal Guidance? An excellent gift for all ages, or a fun coffee table item, this book will put a smile on the faces of people the world over. Featuring vibrant illustrations and thought-provoking pearls of wisdom, PUG inspires and entertains. Learn from the ancient knowledge of pugs, and better your life through advice from various creatures, presented uniquely and with charm!

The Certainty Myth is a self-help manual for people who are struggling with the uncertainty that arrives in their life.

When things are uncertain, it’s easy to feel anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or angry. And today, it often feels like things are more uncertain than ever before. In fact, chaos and uncertainty seem to surround us. But we don’t have to be the victims of our circumstances.

For anyone who is struggling with making sense of a world that keeps changing around them, The Certainty Myth will help you rise above the chaos and find emotional stability and happiness. With tools such as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and real-world examples, you’ll learn how letting go of certainty can be the key to happiness in today’s world.

Drawing from the author’s experience as a Clinical Psychologist helping people cope with the psychological impact of severe illness, you’ll discover proven and simple strategies that are designed to be useful even when your anxiety rises and the simplest tasks can seem complex and overwhelming.

You’ll learn how to avoid burnout, how an awareness of mortality can help you put things in perspective, how to defuse the emotional power that external circumstances hold over your life, and so much more. Free from jargon yet thoroughly researched and back by science and experience, discover the keys to rising above certainty in your life. Uncertainty may be inevitable, but suffering from it does not have to be.

Numerous studies show that journal writing is a fantastic resource that can significantly impact your life, but few people know how to go about it effectively in order to gain lasting positive results. The Journal Writer’s Companion aims to change this. Designed to be a clear, practical guide to using journal writing to help you succeed in any area of life and work, it is also a comprehensive reference source to all of the different types of journaling techniques, from gratitude journals to bullet journals, legacy journals to art journals. An experienced psychotherapist and writing coach, Alyss Thomas explains how these various approaches to journaling can be adapted and combined in innovative ways to create a unique, personalized method that works for your life and your goals. You do not need to use any other journaling books or use any pre-printed journals. Instead, you can use any blank notebook, or set up your journal on a computer or online, using the guidance contained here on how to structure it to specifically meet your needs. The result is the only guide you’ll ever need to achieve personal and professional success the journaling way!

A practical and therapeutic guide to managing anxiety, written specifically for those aged 14 & 25 by a psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults.

Everything Anxiety Ever Told You Is a Lie is aimed at young people who are experiencing anxiety in their everyday lives, across the breadth of the anxiety spectrum. It emphasises that anxiety is completely normal, and something that can be managed by taking the steps that are right for you. The book contains practical, effective activities and exercises that each reader can apply to their own set of circumstances.

Experiencing anxiety can be overwhelming, especially at such a turbulent stage in life. Everything Anxiety Ever Told You Is a Lie is specifically tailored for the stresses faced by the 14-25 age group, with concise, impactful chapters and strategies that can be realistically applied even in a busy and changeable time of life. Themes include management of uncertainty, values-based living, and identifying meaning and purpose.

Anxiety affects a huge number of people, and it is not something that you have to ignore or push down. This guide is full of expert advice on not just coping with anxiety, but truly managing it, to minimise its symptoms and its effect on your everyday life.