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Dr. Robinson describes himself as having once being a chain-smoking, caffeine-drinking work junkie, dogged by self-doubt, with no close friends. His colleagues were breathing down his neck and didn’t really appreciate his hard work - at least that’s what he told himself. His memory got so bad, members of his family wondered if he was developing early onset Alzheimer's. He scoffed at the idea of work/life balance, yet he couldn't stop working. He joined Workaholics Anonymous, entered therapy, and stumbled into yoga and meditation.

On a cold December day in 2013 Catherine Simpson received the phone call she had feared for years. Her little sister Tricia had been found dead in the farmhouse where she, Catherine and their sister Elizabeth were born - and where their family had lived for generations. Tricia was 46 and had been stalked by depression all her life. Yet mental illness was a taboo subject within the family, and although love was never lacking, there was a silence at its heart. After Tricia died, Catherine found she had kept a lifetime of diaries.

The UK's number-one TV psychic provides this fascinating and compelling guide to ghost hunting. With tips and hints on tools, locations, and types of spirit activity a budding ghost hunter might encounter, Acorah provides a remarkable guide with plenty of brilliant and absorbing stories of his own encounters. Derek Acorah, well known from the television programme Most Haunted, has written a guide to ghosts that will fulfill your every ghost-related desire!

This is the perfect introduction to meditation and covers the five main types of meditative practice, including a series of exercises that will improve and enhance your meditative skills. The ancient practice of meditation affects both mind and body, providing ways to let go of stress and anxiety. Some people meditate because it is part of their spiritual practice, while others simply want to reap the renowned health benefits.

Sally grew up in a dilapidated house by the sea where men were forbidden, her childhood world filled with mystery and intrigue. Hippies trailed through the kitchen looking for God - their leader was Aunt Di, who ruled the house with charismatic force. When Sally’s baby brother vanished from his pram, she became suspicious of the activities going on around her. What happened to Baby David and the woman called Poor Sue? And where did all the people singing and wailing prayers in the front room suddenly go?

Free yourself from the guilt trap, and move on with your life. Simple steps to free yourself from guilt. Guilt is a major underlying cause of emotional disorders such as low self-esteem, depression, OCD and other mental illnesses. This guide, written by one of the UK's most respected psychotherapists and now a best-selling author, Gael Lindenfield, explains how guilt damages our health, relationships and career prospects.

What is health? It is more than not being ill - good health is a state of physical and mental well-being. Our thoughts and feelings affect our physical health. NLP studies the way our thinking can influence our health. This audio book tells you how to: * Recognize and deal with worry and stress, become calmer, change your emotional state so you are more resistant to ilness, deal with insomnia, start to create the healthy future you want.

A Buddhist life is lived with peace, joy and contentment: each day can be a step along the path to true enlightenment. To live by these values every day takes patience, skill and knowledge, but it is hugely rewarding. This book can show you how to begin to do so in just one hour. 60 Minutes to Master Buddhism covers the history of the Buddha and the core ideas behind his teachings, from the importance of meditation to the value of life, to allow you to live through the teachings every day.

The Invictus Games change lives and save lives. Created and spearheaded by Prince Harry, for whom this is a very personal cause, the games are for current and former servicemen and women who have been wounded, injured or sick. Most races are about who gets to the finish line first. At the Invictus Games, even making the start line is an achievement beyond measure. Triple amputees, cancer survivors, multiple sclerosis patients, PTSD sufferers and many more all compete.

From internationally syndicated fitness columnist and author James Fell comes a no-nonsense guide on how to get in shape, fix your finances, alleviate depression and change your life for good. We’ve all been there. Wanting to change your life forever but doing it only in fits and starts. Feeling inspired to be disciplined one day, then falling back into old habits on the next. Or changing for a few weeks or even months, but then slipping back into familiar behaviours.

Hadley Freeman, Guardian features writer and author of the popular ‘Ask Hadley…’ column, presents the modern lady with 23 essays that remind us to Be Awesome.

Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of Time Management. Includes how to: Identify your biggest priorities and find time to achieve them, Deal with the biggest hidden time-wasters, Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients, Cope with information overload, Take control of your inbox and voicemail.

Leadership is not something people are necessarily born with - it can be learned. The most effective way to learn leadership is through the techniques of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP). NLP is a set of skills for psychologically influencing people (using body language, verbal techniques and a host of other practical methods).

From the author of international bestsellers A Circle of Children and Lovey comes an inspiring true story of a gifted teacher's determination to understand the ‘rotten' city kid everyone has given up on. Sitting quiet and withdrawn at a battered school desk, Luke had the looks of a shy angel - and a past that special needs teacher Mary MacCracken could barely believe. Already Luke had been picked up 24 times by the police. He'd set over a dozen major fires, and had a staggering record of thefts.

Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of Communication. Includes how to: •Use body language to build rapport with anyone •Deal with clients and colleagues at all levels •Get what you want in sales or negotiation •Excel in meetings and presentations •Master email and written communication

Knowing how our feelings work allows us to tame our temperament. Gael Lindenfield takes the latest research into the body/mind/behaviour cycle and explores how we can control our body, mind and behaviour to have healthy relationships, happy selves and successful working lives.

A strong addition to the ‘Principles series' of introductory guides. This book explains what stress is, how it causes physical and mental problems and how to cope successfully with the increased pressures of modern day living. The book introduces the listener to the stress-prone personality types, what the potential stress triggers are, and suggests effective exercises to help you relax.

The newly revised and updated edition of this best-selling title on how to be a success without fear of failure pulling you back. Self motivation is an essential skill for success. This practical self-help guide reveals what it is, how exactly it can help us and why it is often so elusive. The book contains exercises and provides a complete self-help course. Gael Lindenfield reveals 36 secrets for motivating yourself plus tips on encouraging others to do the same.

Imagine what half an hour each day working with this guided relaxation will do for you! Current culture in many parts of the world encourages us to be 'on the go' 24/7, but we quite simply weren't designed to behave like this. Nor, contrary to general belief, do we perform better if we do. In fact studies have shown that short breaks of only a few minutes every hour result in improved efficiency and accuracy of up to 15%. So imagine what half an hour each day working with this guided relaxation will do for you!

A seven point plan to enjoying life and feeling great! helping you to develop a positive mental attitude in the everyday.This seven-point plan helps you develop a positive mental attitude to life. It covers some of the influences which affect your thoughts and behaviour, the need to become aware of what enriches your life and why it's important to spend more time and energy on those things that makes us feelgood about ourselves, our lives and our world