A stunningly illustrated guide to simple affirmations for young children, building self-esteem and confidence. When you are feeling scared of something new, Stand tall, Put your hands on your hips, and say: I Am Brave! This brightly hand-lettered board book empowers young readers to lift themselves up! Ten relatable emotions are each followed by a centering exercise and a positive affirmation to be recited, as a practice in mindfulness. Young readers are encouraged to find their inner strength by recognizing and addressing their emotions, instilling a sense of power and self-confidence.
Bella the Butterfly Mindfulness Colouring book is based on the children's illustrated book Bella the Butterfly. This is a story about the transformation of a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly told in such a way that the child imagines they are the butterfly surrounded by love and light.Mindfulness helps children to regulate their emotions, build resilience, create empathy, be more connected with themselves and others. Mindfulness practiced on a regular basis can help increase attention span and awareness and bring calm to children of all ages.Love & Light, Bella the Butterfly xxx
In a book that divides the body into seven "emotion centers," the author asserts that emotions have a tremendous effect on how the various areas of the body manifest themselves.
From the author-illustrator team who brought you The Invisible Boy comes the story of a boy who won't stop talking--until he gets laryngitis. You don't have to be a chatterbox to appreciate this tale of listening and learning. Owen McPhee doesn't just like to talk, he LOVES to talk. He spends every waking minute chattering away at his teachers, his classmates, his parents, his dog, and even himself. But all that talking can get in the way of listening. And when Owen wakes up with a bad case of laryngitis, it gives him a much-needed opportunity to hear what others have to say. From the author-illustrator team behind The Invisible Boy comes a bright and lively picture book that captures the social dynamics of a busy classroom while delivering a gentle message about the importance of listening.
The New York Times–bestselling author and cancer survivor tells how to hold on to joy in times of sorrow in this “absolutely beautiful book” (Sue Monk Kidd). The prize-winning author of such modern literary classics as Practical Magic, The World That We Knew, and The Marriage of Opposites, Alice Hoffman is also a cancer survivor. In Survival Lessons, she shares her transformative journey, showing us how to re-envision our own lives and relationships with our friends and family, and the significance of the everyday choices we make. Sorrow and joy are both part of the human experience, and the beauty of the world is easy to overlook during periods of crisis, illness, or loss. Here, Hoffman offers wit, wisdom, and comfort in “an optimistic instruction manual [for] anyone struggling with self-care in a time of trouble” (Story Circle Book Reviews). “In this gem of a book, Alice Hoffman acknowledges the sorrows of life, while reminding us of its joys. Survival Lessons is filled with love, insight, and lots of practical advice—including a crazy-good brownie recipe.” —Will Schwalbe, New York Times–bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club “Hoffman’s storytelling artistry enlivens each intimate, thoughtfully distilled, charming, and nurturing lesson in living.” —Booklist “[Survival Lessons] is not about [Hoffman’s] breast cancer per se but about making choices that will improve readers’ lives and relationships and remind them ‘of the beauty of life.’” —Library Journal “Full of smart intentions and kind reminders . . . Uplifting advice we’ll gladly take.” —Better Homes & Gardens
One recent December, at age 53, John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low: his small law firm was failing; he was struggling through a painful second divorce; he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter; he was living in a tiny apartment where he froze in the winter and baked in the summer; he was 40 pounds overweight; his girlfriend had just broken up with him; and overall, his dearest life dreams--including hopes of upholding idealistic legal principles and of becoming a judge--seemed to have slipped beyond his reach. Then, during a desperate walk in the hills on New Year's Day, John was struck by the belief that his life might become at least tolerable if, instead of focusing on what he didn't have, he could find some way to be grateful for what he had. Inspired by a beautiful, simple note his ex-girlfriend had sent to thank him for his Christmas gift, John imagined that he might find a way to feel grateful by writing thank-you notes. To keep himself going, he set himself a goal--come what may--of writing 365 thank-you notes in the coming year. One by one, day after day, he began to handwrite thank yous--for gifts or kindnesses he'd received from loved ones and coworkers, from past business associates and current foes, from college friends and doctors and store clerks and handymen and neighbors, and anyone, really, absolutely anyone, who'd done him a good turn, however large or small. Immediately after he'd sent his very first notes, significant and surprising benefits began to come John's way--from financial gain to true friendship, from weight loss to inner peace. While John wrote his notes, the economy collapsed, the bank across the street from his office failed, but thank-you note by thank-you note, John's whole life turned around. 365 Thank Yous is a rare memoir: its touching, immediately accessible message--and benefits--come to readers from the plainspoken storytelling of an ordinary man. Kralik sets a believable, doable example of how to live a miraculously good life. To read 365 Thank Yous is to be changed.
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to have such control over your emotions that you could be happy practically all of the time? Well, it's actually possible, and this book describes multiple different ways that you can "train your brain" to be happy and positive all the time, regardless of your current circumstances. Happiness is available to all of us, but for many of us it is buried under many layers of negative thoughts. No More Negative Thinking: How to Be Positive, Happy, and Optimistic All the Time will show you how to eliminate your negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones that bring you happiness and peace of mind. In a few short weeks, you can be the master of your emotions. Topics covered in this book include: Awareness: The foundation and first step towards positive change. Affirmations: 3 ways to use affirmations to train your brain for success and happiness, plus a free affirmation audio track you can listen to for faster results. Visualization: Advanced visualization techniques that allow you to create positive change in your life in a very short amount of time. Find your bliss: The power of living in the moment and how to find activities that bring you peace of mind and long term happiness. Healthy body = happy mind: The importance of giving your body what it needs and how it leads to dramatic increases in happiness. Human relationships: How to repair damaged relationships and how to know when you should let go and move on to better things. Many years of relentless study of some of the happiest and most successful people in the world have preceded me writing this. I bring this to you with hopes that you can use it to enhance your life and go on to live the life you always dreamed of. You deserve to be happy.
Build a mindful evening routine with daily meditations and prompts At the end of a long day, practicing meditation can help you wind down and cultivate presence, gratitude, and thoughtful reflection. Whether you're new to meditation or want to deepen an existing practice, The Evening Meditation Journal is filled with simple exercises that help you clear your mind, connect with yourself, and relax for a restful sleep. This nighttime meditation journal includes: A mix of meditations--From self-healing to social media fasting, you'll explore a wide variety of topics through guided meditation, journaling, and gratitude. Room to write--Find space to reflect and jot down your feelings after each thought-provoking writing prompt. A portable size--This meditation journal's compact size makes it easy to keep on your bedside table or inside your bag so you can use it anywhere. End your day with mindfulness and calm with help from The Evening Meditation Journal.
At the end of 2011, after a horrendous year that she would rather forget and struggling with a midlife crisis, author Bella Pearce knew something had to change. Summoning her strength, she decided to spend twelve months on an overseas adventure, volunteering around Canada and the United States through the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) program. Bella relied on her courage to leave behind a thirty-two-year-old marriage, close down her business, and walk away. She initially intended to use the trip to rediscover the person she knew had been buried by grief, stress, and loneliness. But over time, it became an extraordinary and courageous journey. She could never have dreamed up the experiences she had, the challenges she faced, or the places she encountered. The universe directed Bella to where she needed to be, and at each location she learned lessons on the path to her recovery. Although she expected to find passion, compassion, and a renewed perspective on life, what she gained during her time away was much more than she ever imagined possible. In this memoir, one woman recounts the story of her life-changing year volunteering and traveling around North America and the Caribbean, while in search of herself.
