Life Help

Ancient, modern and global stories that encapsulate profound wisdom on skillful living. Humor, insight and suspense for all genders, ages and cultures to enjoy.

Laugh-out-loud funny, the "biggest bitch in Britain" lays bare her life, exposing her many private and public failings and how she has survived them. With tactics for keeping going, new ways of thinking about problems that seem too big to handle and strategies for coping with unkindness, especially online, Help is here to do just that. Whether it's your college mates, job, sex-life, marriage, kids, or social media that's making you want to shove your head in a blender, Help will give you fresh eyes to see things differently.

From the New York Times best-selling author of Odd Girl Out, a deeply urgent audiobook that gives adults the tools to help girls in high school and college reject "supergirl" pressure, overcome a toxic stress culture, and become resilient adults with healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. For many girls today, the drive to achieve is fueled by brutal self-criticism and an acute fear of failure. Though young women have never been more "successful" - outpacing boys in GPAs and college enrollment - they have also never struggled more.

The newest audiobook from beloved author Julia Cameron, The Listening Path is a transformational journey to deeper, more profound listening and creativity. Over six weeks, listeners will be given the tools to become better listeners - to their environment, the people around them, and themselves. The reward for learning to truly listen is immense. As we learn to listen, our attention is heightened and we gain healing, insight, clarity. But above all, listening creates connections and ignites a creativity that will resonate through every aspect of our lives.

Do you feel like you are spinning your wheels in a certain area of your life? We all have a certain amount of energy to expend each day. Will you choose to use it on habits that leave you feeling unhealthy, broke, alone, and hopeless? Or will you make a concrete plan to only use your daily energy on habits that promote a healthy body, a solid financial future, and a life full of meaningful relationships? It can be hard to break your old habits, but How to Change Your Habits and Transform Your Life will give you all the knowledge you need to get started creating your best future!

Having a child sit still and “concentrate on their breath” for 30 minutes just doesn't work. Ask anyone who has a kid. The meditations in this collection were professionally written and recorded to teach fundamental mindfulness meditation skills to children in an easy, approachable way.

Discover the tricks that will help you turn back the hands of time and lose those stubborn pounds for good! Have you found that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to lose weight as you age? Have you tried one fad diet after another, only to be frustrated and disappointed time and time again? Are you looking for a way to not only lose weight, but to feel and look the best you have in years?

In The Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet, you’ll learn how and why you should be eliminating sources of gluten in your meals, whether you have celiac disease or not. Don’t hesitate to start your gluten-free diet today with this handy, all-purpose guide. Start eating right so you can feel incredible.

Take a slow and deep breath in, and let it out gently. Now pause. Do you notice anything? Nothing at all? It is common to go through life disconnected from your present-moment experiences, such as the thoughts, feelings, or sensations flooding your mind and body. With so many responsibilities on your shoulders, it can be difficult to check out from the world around you and check in to the world inside of you.

We all wish we had more time to pause and reflect about small decisions and big goals - and everything in between. But since we live and work in a vortex of tasks, meetings, decisions, and serious responsibilities, we rarely get the chance to step back. In this practical guide, best-selling author and Harvard Business School Professor Joseph Badaracco argues that you don't need long periods of solitude and tranquility to reflect well.

We're in the middle of an epidemic of stress and anxiety. Average life expectancy in the US is down. At work, less than sixteen percent of us are fully engaged. In many high-stress jobs such as distribution centers, emergency room nursing, and teaching, incidences of PTSD are higher than veterans returning from war zones. We are getting something terribly wrong. Our workplaces fail utterly to provide for or capitalize on one of our most basic human needs: our need for love.

There are many factors present when it comes to being overweight. The world we live in, filled with artificial foods, not to mention the stress level of most people, are obvious culprits. Because of our lifestyle, we often indulge in unhealthy behaviors, such as stress eating, eating for comfort, or binge-watching our favorite television shows. All of which play a part in unhealthy living.

We live in the most technologically advanced period of history, and in the most technologically advanced country. With the advent of mobile phones, killer apps, broadband internet speeds that stagger the imagination, and nearly any bit of information or products/solutions only one click away, how can it be that remaining optimally productive is such a challenge for so many? In a word: distraction.

If you want to prepare your child for the "real world" and help them become successful adults one day, this book is your way forward. Your child is just as confused as you are about all the competing demands and expectations of being a teen in today's complex world. I understand this because I am a parent myself, a school psychologist, and a counselor. My many years of working with adolescents and their parents have shown me that growth and change are indeed possible!

Millions of people struggle with their weight every day and it can be frustrating. But there is good news! Hypnosis has been scientifically proven to help people lose more than twice as much weight in the same amount of time as dieting or going to the gym. It’s a natural way to burn fat and calories while improving your quality of life!

Author and longtime Buddhist Margaret Meloni spent years applying the practice to transform her fear of losing dear ones and reframe death as a friendly companion. Now she’s here to share the powerful wisdom that can aid you in your darkest moment of need. In Sitting with Death, following the traditional teachings of the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, Meloni lays out the myriad ways you can learn to come to terms with such a momentous finality. And by soaking up the depth of loving knowledge provided, you’ll gain clarity and closure on the way back to joy.

This essential guide assists in preparing your children with techniques for an amazing future. Essential Life Skills Every 11 Year Old Needs to Know is an indispensable book for caregivers dedicated to their children's development. This guide equips 10-12 year old girls and boys with the tools required to grasp practical techniques, foster independence, and enable successful decision making.

Just F--king Do It will take you on a mind-altering journey of self discovery and personal transformation using an approach which combines psychological rigour with spiritual power - helping you to become the best version of yourself and create a life of happiness and abundance. True personal development can be achieved only through changing how we think and the way we interact with the world around us.

The Doctor's Diet is the cure to unhealthy eating - an American epidemic with a death toll higher than that of car accidents, drug abuse, smoking, and gun violence combined. Dr. Stork is genuinely concerned about what he considers to be a true crisis. He has created a flexible and workable diet plan that will help readers lose weight, restore health, prevent disease, and ultimately add years to their lives.

Do you want to learn the fundamentals of Buddhism? Do you want to learn it in a practical manner that actually improves your day-to-day life? Do you want to learn it in an easy-to-understand manner? Buddhism now is more popular than it has been in decades; the Buddha’s incredible teachings are starting to get the recognition they deserve. What has happened recently is a wave of books that only go over the theory of Buddhism and don’t cover the most important aspect - how Buddhism can transform your daily life and revolutionize you as a person.