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AWARD: CRT Christian Life Book of the Year 2024!
You probably don't need to be told that the demands of modern living are taking their toll on our wellbeing. You likely feel it.
And yet, some of us feel as though we're the only ones who are weary, overwhelmed or anxious so we don't talk about it and try and pretend that it's not happening.
The truth is that we're far from alone; we all have days where life feels too much, and we've all had times when we're desperate to know that brighter days are ahead.
Packed-full of practical tips alongside stories of struggle and strength, Brighter Days is for all of us who want tools to invest in our emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health so we can look forward to a healthier and more hopeful future.
— Nick Jenkins, founder of Moonpig, former Dragons' Den 'dragon' and Chairman of Virtual Stock
'To keep mentally healthy is essential if we are to live life to the full. No book can provide all the answers, but it can provide us with a guide to keeping mentally well. This book may help you more than you realise.'
— Sir Terry Waite CBE
'Personal, practical and professional - this readable book demonstrates ways for us all to take positive actions to reach and sustain brighter days for our wellbeing and resilience.'
— Professor Helen Langton, Vice Chancellor of the University of Suffolk
'Brighter Days epitomises Patrick's ability to be both authentic and hopeful at the same time. We have been friends for years, and I have seen at first hand his compassion and his desire to help people to heal. This book welcomes you on a partnered journey to greater awareness and to lasting change.'
— Will van der Hart, priest, coach, communicator and Co-Director of The Mind and Soul Foundation
'Patrick's book is so accessible, moving and utterly relatable. It questions our understanding of key words and responses, like anger, anxiety, resilience, perfectionism and positive vibes, plus it offers practical advice and exercises to help guide us through our own experiences of the unpredictable state of our mental health. Brighter Days could become a Bible to navigate through all of the twenty-first century’s challenges.'
— Nina Hossain, newscaster, ITV News
'Post-Covid, at a time when so many of us are struggling to establish a "new normal", Brighter Days is a cordial for drooping spirits, and an honest, road-tested guide to more hopeful living.'
— Lord Richard Chartres
Foreword xi
Introduction xiii
1 Honesty 1
2 Anxiety 21
3 Depression 39
4 Shame 57
5 Anger 72
6 Grief and loss 89
7 Perfectionism 101
8 Forgiveness 120
9 Self-acceptance 133
10 Healthy relationships 148
11 Resilience 164
12 Brighter days are possible 180
Notes 185