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What would you do if you knew you could never fail?

That no matter what life threw at you, whatever challenges you faced, you could keep moving forward to build a happy and successful life.

With Bounce you can.

Nobody goes through life without ups and downs. We all suffer similar misfortunes – bereavement, accident, illness, rejection, redundancy, debt. The key to living the life you want is how you react to the things that happen to you.

With bounce you are ready to face any adversity, nothing is frightening, no problem is insurmountable, every experience makes you stronger – you can keep on bouncing towards your dreams and goals.

Bounce is your resilience handbook. Full of powerful techniques and inspirational stories, it will help you build an invincible armour of courage and strength to change your life for the better.

Whatever the future holds, whatever happens to you, with Bounce, you can overcome and achieve anything you want.

Ready to bounce?

Take control and lead the life you want to live.

 

Do you say yes when you mean no?

Do you avoid conflict and confrontation?

Do you struggle to make decisions?

 

What if you could confidently answer no to all of these questions? With How to be Assertive in Any Situation you can.

 

Discover life-changing techniques to help you express your needs openly and calmly; set boundaries and deal with expectations, demands and criticism; make clear decisions without ever feeling anxious.

 

Challenge your fears, grow self-confidence and steer your life in the direction you want to go.

 

 “Practical, empowering and thought-provoking.”

 Heather Buckley, Co-Founder and Director of Silicon Beach Training

 

“This book will help everyone understand that a few small changes can add up to big changes in our happiness and success.”

Vicki Saunders, serial entrepreneur & CEO, Zazengo

 

DON’T LET PROBLEM PEOPLE GET TO YOU!Whether it’s a manager who keeps moving the goal posts, an uncooperative colleague, negative friend, or critical family member, some people are just plain hard to get along with.Often, your immediate response is to shrink or sulk, become defensive or attack. But there are smarter moves to make when dealing with difficult people. This book explains how to cope with a range of situations with difficult people and to focus on what you can change.This book will help you to: Understand what makes difficult people tick and how best to handle themLearn ways to confidently stand up to others and resist the urge to attack backDevelop strategies to calmly navigate emotionally-charged situationsDeal with all kinds of difficult people – hostile, manipulative and the impossibleKnow when to choose your battles, and when to walk awayWhy let someone else’s bad attitude ruin your day? How to Deal With Difficult People arms you with all the tools and tactics you need to handle all kinds of people – to make your life less stressful and a great deal easier.

Understand, overcome and break free from worry and anxiety Bestselling personal development author, Gill Hasson is back and this time she's here to help with something that affects everyone at some point in their life, Anxiety. Worries and anxieties are familiar to us all. Worrying can be helpful when it prompts you to take action and solve a problem but unrelenting doubts, fears, and negative possibilities can dominate your mind, affect your ability to manage your everyday life and wellbeing, your sleep and appetite, your social life, and your ability to concentrate. But it doesn't need to be like this, there are ways that you can manage this spiral of unhelpful thoughts and difficult feelings. Overcoming Anxiety explains how to manage anxiety and stop it from taking over; it teaches you the skills you need to lead a more peaceful, stress-free life. Overcoming Anxiety: Provides practical strategies and techniques to manage your anxietyDiscusses how to break free from negative cycles and move forward in a positive wayContains real-life examples from anxiety sufferersExplores what it takes to handle immediate anxiety events and longer term, low-level ‘background' anxiety and worryAbout the Author Gill Hasson is the bestselling author of the Mindfulness Pocketbook, Mindfulness, How to Deal with Difficult People and Emotional Intelligence. Gill teaches adult education courses in personal development and is an Associate Tutor for the University of Sussex where she teaches career, personal development and academic study skills. Gill is also a freelance journalist and writes articles on personal development and relationships for a variety of magazines, including Psychologies and Take A Break, and for a number of websites.

Colour and Doodle Your Stress AwayIt’s impossible to stay 'on' all the time. Just as a car engine overheats if you continue to rev it, keeping your mind in high gear puts it under a level of pressure it can't sustain. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or agitated, and unable to think clearly, take your foot of the pedal, and clear your mind with The Mindfulness Colouring and Activity Book, from Gill Hasson, the author of the best-selling book Mindfulness.This portable book contains colouring, games, and activities all designed to give you a break from your everyday concerns, switch off your mind, wind down and relax. They give your mind something specific to focus on, allowing thoughts to flow easily but without any complex thinking or planning. Each activity provides a balance between challenge and skill. The level of engagement keeps your attention so focused that you become fully absorbed in the moment, preventing stressful thoughts from entering your head.The Mindfulness Colouring and Activity Book includes:•     Colouring •     Zentangles•     Optical illusion activities•     Origami•     Mazes•     Word Puzzles•     Doodling activities•     Drawing games•     Observation games

Bestselling author Gill Hasson is back to help you learn how the power of positive thinking can change your life Are you stuck in a rut? Do you feel plagued by negative thoughts and emotions every day? Gill Hasson, the bestselling author of Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence, is back to help you move on from those pesky negative emotions and focus on the positive instead. Gill's practical and reassuring approach to the benefits of positive thinking will have you applying it to your own life every day. If you struggle to see past setbacks both at work and at home, it can be tricky not to let those negative emotions affect you in every area of your life. This book will give readers the tools to view life with a positive outlook and charge ahead in achieving goals that once seemed out of reach. Learn how to: Identify the triggers for negative thoughts and understand how to turn them into positive onesDeal with setbacks and make the most out of negative situationsImprove your happiness by accepting situations and learning how to move forwardUnderstand how the power of positive thinking can help you achieve your goalsThe power of positive thinking is not a new idea; it's been around long enough to become almost a cliché, but there's a reason behind its longevity: positivity works. This book shows you how to break through the clouds today, and start working toward the life you want.

A practical "how-to" guide to changing the way you think about your emotions Bestselling personal development author Gill Hasson is back with this pocket sized guide to dealing with your emotions. Learn how to understand yourself and those around you with practical tips and tricks that will help you be more assertive, forge stronger relationships and manage anxiety. Did you know that the way you approach your own thoughts and feelings determines your happiness and success in every area of your life? Just think about it for a second, it's not necessarily the smartest people that are the most successful or the most fulfilled in life, being clever or highly skilled isn't enough. Your ability to manage your feelings, other people and your interactions with them are what makes all the difference. This highly practical book is full of advice, tips and techniques to help you: Understand and manage your emotionsBecome more assertive and confidentDevelop your social skills and your interactions with othersHandle difficult situations, events and other peopleThe Emotional Intelligence Pocketbook is your practical "how-to" guide for understanding yourself and those around you.

Stop being a passenger in your own life. Believe in yourself and start driving! The Confidence Pocketbook is your take-everywhere guide to confidence and self-esteem. Packed with over 100 simple tips, techniques, ideas and suggestions, this book is your ultimate companion for facing life head-on — even during the most awkward or nerve-wracking moments. Whether you flounder in social situations, second-guess your every decision or doubt your own abilities, author Gill Hasson can help you live your life with confidence. Each page in this book presents a specific scenario in which confidence is key, and shows you the little ways in which you can act — and feel — more confident every day. Keep this guide with you as a constant reminder to believe in yourself; dip in for a quick bit of advice in tricky situations, or read and re-read the pages that hit closest to home. By making tiny yet impactful changes to your outlook, your habits and your attitude, you'll develop the confidence to cope with challenges and the optimism to say everything will turn out fine. Public speaking, job interviews, first dates, big projects, new opportunities — confidence is key to them all. This book shows you how to develop the confidence you need to succeed in all areas of life and feel good about yourself every single day. Handle life's difficulties with grace and styleAccess tailor-made advice for any situation on the spotRecognise your own shine and allow others to see it tooLow self-esteem can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, so don't let it fester. If you can't see how capable you are, how can anyone else? Don't miss out on life — put the Confidence Pocketbook to work for you, and start taking on the world.

Take back your space, your time and your mind to live your authentic life. You have too many commitments in your life and too much stuff in your home. It's no wonder you feel overwhelmed and stressed out. You don't need to just throw out a few bits and bobs; you need to declutter your life!Our homes and workspace are a mirror of what's happening inside us, Declutter Your Life explains how you can change your relationship with the things you own. Instead of being weighed down with objects and possessions that keeps you stuck in the past, you can learn to think about your things in a new light; in a way that's constructive and helpful to you.There are plenty of ideas, advice, tips and techniques to help you. You'll discover how outer order leads to inner calm. Declutter Your Life explains how the principles and steps taken to clear and simplify your living space can improve not just your home but also other aspects of your life; your work, relationships and general wellbeing.An ordered environment leads to ordered thinking. When you stop allowing your life to revolve around things that don't matter, you instantly gain the time, space and energy to focus on the things that do. Declutter Your Life will help you to: Let go of guilt and get rid of the emotional baggage that keeps you stuck in the pastFeel less overwhelmed and stressedClear out your unnecessary commitmentsSimplify and improve your work lifeDeclutter your relationshipsSimple living doesn't end at home. Declutter Your Life shows you how to reclaim your space, your time and your mind to achieve the life you want to live.

Communicate more easily and effectively in any situation!Every day, you have the opportunity to interact with people in different areas of your life; in public, at work and at home, with colleagues and clients, with friends and family.Your ability to exchange ideas and opinions with other people, understand their thoughts and feelings, their point of view and solve problems between you depends on how effectively you’re able to communicate.But being understood, and understanding others is not always easy! Communication is a dynamic, complex process, influenced by all the complexities and differences in human motivation and behaviour. Communication: How to Connect with Anyone will help you connect with others, build friendships and develop better relationships with colleagues and clients, friends and family.This engaging, practical guide shares everything you need to know to develop empathy and rapport with others, and feel confident about communicating with a diverse range of people.This book will help you: Identify, understand and overcome the barriers to communicationExplain yourself clearly and be able to manage other people’s responses – whatever they areKnow what to say to get others to open up to youLearn how to read between the lines and get a better insight into how others feel, what they do and don’t wantLearn how to persuade and influence othersCommunication: How to Connect with Anyone is a valuable guide for anyone who wishes to communicate effectively, clearly and successfully in all aspects of life.

Rediscover kindness and rediscover your worthHave you ever helped someone out of instinct, because not helping never even occurred to you? Remember how surprised you were at their gratitude? It is easy to feel like kindness and gratitude are becoming rare in the world today, but the truth is that it is all around you — you just need to learn how to see it. Kindness shows you how to do just that, and inspires you to take part with tips, ideas, recommendations and advice. You will learn to see yourself and your surroundings in a kinder, happier way.Kindness is not people-pleasing; people-pleasing comes from a place of anxiety, while kindness is borne out of empathy. Kindness expects no reward or recognition, and is just as beneficial to the giver as the receiver. Kindness can be a grand gesture, or something as simple as a smile. It can be quiet or loud, simple or complex. This book helps you internalise the fundamental truth that kindness does not require wealth or possessions, or material giving at all — whatever you have to offer is enough, and it may just change someone’s life. Learn how to: See the silver lining and take care of yourself in difficult times.Do and say kind things when you're not feeling very kindly.Sustain the warm feelings that come from helping others.Express kindness even when other people are rude or critical.Enjoy self-care and treating yourself.Opportunities to be kind present themselves every day, and here you’ll learn how to notice them. Your self-esteem and confidence will grow as you discover the pure joy of helping others, and you’ll feel more comfortable allowing others to help you. In a world where kindness seems to get lost in the shuffle of worry, anxiety, aggression and worse, Kindness shows you how to bring it back into the light.

Think your way to a more positive life Positive thinking is an approach and a set of skills that we can all learn. But it’s not just about how and what you think; you've got to do something! In a range of situations, positive thinking needs to be followed by positive action. The good news is that whatever life has thrown at you in the past and whatever is you want to achieve in the future, the Positive Thinking Pocketbook will help you think and behave more positively.Inside, you’ll find out how to use tips, techniques and advice on creating a positive mindset and developing your positive thinking. Next, you'll find out how to apply that positive thinking to a range of potentially difficult situations. Little approachable exercises make it easy to get startedFull of scenarios, ideas, advice, tips and techniquesLearn how to overcome negative thinking, get motivated and stay motivatedDiscover how to make positive thinking a habitWhenever you want a shot of positivity, simply pick out a few ideas, tips and techniques that appeal to you and give them a try!

Get into the habit of being happy!We may all have different abilities, interests, beliefs and lifestyles, beliefs but there is one thing that we all have in common: We want to be happy!Happiness shows you how to be happy by adopting lifelong “happiness habits” that bring and fulfilment and pleasure to your days.These habits will help you manage life’s inevitable ups and downs; consistent practice will develop your happiness abilities and help you live the happy life you want.Aristotle believed that happiness was comprised of pleasure and a sense of life well-lived. Today’s research agrees, suggesting that “happiness” is defined by your overall satisfaction with your life as well as how you feel from day to day. This book shows you that happiness is a skill made up of a particular set of habits that you can bring in your life starting today. Identify your own, personal definition of “happiness”Learn why we need to be happy and what often gets in the wayDevelop habits that help you create and maintain happiness long-termLearn how to be happy when you’re stuck in an unhappy situationDiscover the often-overlooked happiness that surrounds you every dayWhile happiness is not feeling good all the time you do have the ability to control how you feelHappiness gives you the skills and perspective to recognise happiness and pursue a happy life—whatever that may mean for you.

Productivity Is Personal!When it comes to your own productivity, the smartest thing you can do is to learn what works best for you.Personal development author Gill Hasson helps you to discover how to manage your time and get things done with less stress and more efficiency.Being productive involves finding your own rhythm and getting things done in a way that works best for you; according to your circumstances, your skills and abilities and the time, energy and resources you have.Productivity helps you to identify what might currently be getting in the way of you being more productive. It has plenty of ideas and suggestions, tips and techniques to help you get organised and be more productive. Develop a personal productivity mindsetIdentify your optimum times of dayPlan your time purposefullyManage difficulties and setbacksRather than work harder, work smarter. This book shows you how!

Learn how to improve and maintain your health and wellbeing with a practical and achievable self-care guideAre you looking after yourself? For so for many of us, with so much to do and think about, self care - taking care of our mental, emotional and physical health and wellbeing - often falls by the wayside.The Self-Care Handbook equips you to make positive, helpful choices for incorporating self-care into your life. It explains how to take responsibility for your own wellbeing and provides ideas and practical advice on how you can better look after yourself.Bestselling author Gill Hasson shows you how to develop the mindset, routines and habits that can protect, maintain and improve your health and wellbeing. The Handbook presents straightforward approaches that can help you feel good about yourself, manage stress and anxiety, achieve a work-life balance, increase your physical health and much more. This book will help you: Encourage a positive, healthy relationship with yourself and strengthen your wellbeingUnderstand and implement the factors that can protect, maintain and improve your mental and physical health and wellbeingManage overwhelm and simplify a busy lifeKnow how best to relax, switch off and enjoy yourselfLook after yourself when you’re going through difficulties, setbacks or a crisisThe Self-Care Handbook is an important resource for anyone wishing to integrate healthy behaviours and activities and look after their physical and mental wellbeing.

DISCOVER THE CAREER THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUThe quest for the work and a career that's right for you—that's fulfilling and that you enjoy—is a process of discovery. It involves learning about yourself and finding out about the wide range of work and careers available. And it involves finding out how best to access the work or career you're interested in.TAKE CONTROL AND DO WORK YOU LOVE!Whether you have no idea what work or career you want to do or there's too many options and you can't decide, Career Finder will help you discover what's right for you and how to go about achieving it. Understand how the world of work and careers is changingOvercome limiting beliefs, identify your strengths, skills and values and build your confidenceIdentify—from the wide range of career options—the best possibilities for you (not what other people think you should do!)Discover the opportunities that will lead to the work and career you're interested inWhatever's happening in the world and whether you've just started thinking about a career, want to go in a new direction, or have a complete change, Career Finder will guide and advise you. You'll be prepared to move toward a career that you enjoy and works in harmony with your life and who you are.

Develop balance and harmony in all areas of life through mindfulnessThe second edition of the Mindfulness Pocketbook: Little Exercises for a Calmer Life brings you exercises and practices to achieve greater balance and harmony in all areas of your life. You'll find new ideas for enjoying nature, being mindful at work, staying physically active, and encouraging creativity. With this book, you can discover how mindfulness opens you up to new ideas and fresh ways of doing things. You'll have a new approach to reducing stress and increasing your enjoyment.This revised edition of the bestselling Mindfulness Pocketbook shares guidance on new paths to living more harmoniously. Be mindful in the outdoors, communing with natureUse mindful techniques to enhance creativityPractice mindful physical activity for a healthy body and mindAdd mindfulness to your workdayThe new section in this pocketbook edition encourages you to treat yourself to small pleasures, learn a new skill, and take time for relaxation and holidays. A calmer, more balanced life is closer than you think!

Explore strategies, ideas and advice for overcoming loneliness Anyone, whatever their age, gender, culture or abilities, can find themselves separate and disconnected from others and feeling lonely. If you feel lonely you are lonely. And it's not nice.But your situation can change for the better!In Lonely Less: How to Connect with Others, Make Friends and Feel Less Lonely, bestselling author Gill Hasson delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately to counter loneliness and connect with other people.The book recognises that as social beings, we each need to interact with others; to connect in positive ways and feel that we are understood, that we belong and are valued by others.It offers: A guide to meeting new people and making friendsAdvice on how best to 'fit in' with othersIdeas on how to spend time aloneRecommendations for keeping connected when working from homeExpert advice on managing existential loneliness; the disconnection that can follow a traumatic experienceWhether you're looking to empower yourself or help someone else, Lonely Less is a must-read in order to better connect with others, take part in social activities, make friends, be understood and feel a sense of belonging.

Slow down and enjoy life’s special moments! Moments of Comfort: Embracing the Joy in Life’s Simple Pleasures is a beautifully illustrated book that delivers the little moments of warmth, reassurance, hope, and optimism that every so often, is just what you need to get through the day. The perfect antidote to a difficult day or a long week, Moments of Comfort explains why the small pleasures and shots of joy are so important and offers advice, perspectives, insights, and ideas into how you can include them in your everyday life. In this book, you’ll get:  Practical ideas and insights into how you can take advantage of more of life’s simple pleasures Guidance on how you can find more peace, encouragement, and connection in the world around you Advice on finding the strength to keep going through the difficulties, challenges and tough times in life  Ideal for anyone looking for some encouragement and enjoyment in their life, Moments of Comfort is a perfect gift for someone you know who might  need some support and reassurance, inspiration and hope right now. And of course, that someone could be you!

An easy to follow guide to creating a mindful approach to life In this updated Second Edition of Mindfulness, mindfulness expert Gill Hasson explains how, instead of rushing through your life, you can take things at a slower pace and feel calmer and more grounded. You will discover how being mindful opens you up to new ways of thinking and doing things, reducing stress and increasing your enjoyment of life. With ideas, tips and techniques to help you enjoy a more mindful approach to life, you'll learn how to: Adopt more positive ways of thinking and behavingBecome calmer and more confidentLet go of the past and break free from unhelpful thoughts and behaviourBring about positive changes in your relationshipsAchieve a new level of self-awareness and understandingToo often, you don't fully experience what is and is not happening now. Mindfulness explains how to be more aware and better able to stay in the present moment so that you can benefit from a fresh new approach to your life.

What does it take to be a successful communicator?

 

Just about every job requires excellent communication skills. To get ahead at work you need to be able to express yourself clearly and understand the feelings, needs and intentions of others.

 

So how can you make sure other people understand you and that you respond appropriately to other people? Whether it’s giving a presentation, getting your point across in a meeting, or understanding the effects of body language, the proven tips and techniques provided in this book will get you communicating more effectively and successfully in no time!

Explain yourself clearly, and get your point across easily Know what to say to help others open up to you Feel confident about communicating with a wide range of people

21 Day Mindfulness Challenge combines the empowering, mind altering approach of mindful thinking with a clear, three week programme of meditations, reflective exercises and practical approaches.With this book, you will discover how mindfulness can become a permanent, positive habit.Day by day you'll learn :- How to ground yourself, gain perspective and remain calm- How to access and benefit from mindful acceptance and a beginners mind- How to use mindfulness as a starting point for how you approach everyday challenges- Why three weeks is enough to kick start a more positive empowering attitude and approach to yourself, your life and other people

21 Day Mindfulness Challenge combines the empowering, mind altering approach of mindful thinking with a clear, three week programme of meditations, reflective exercises and practical approaches.With this book, you will discover how mindfulness can become a permanent, positive habit.Day by day you'll learn :- How to ground yourself, gain perspective and remain calm- How to access and benefit from mindful acceptance and a beginners mind- How to use mindfulness as a starting point for how you approach everyday challenges- Why three weeks is enough to kick start a more positive empowering attitude and approach to yourself, your life and other people

21 Day Abundance Challenge combines the empowering concepts of abundance and the law of attraction with a clear, three week programme of reflective exercises and practical approaches.With this book you'll learn how to stop being living with less. You'll learn how a better understanding of yourself and what you wish for, an open mind and positive thinking will bring abundance to your life.Each and every day you will discover:- How abundance is a state of mind that you can tune in to and benefit from- The unlimited abundance available to you right now- A world of options and opportunities that are waiting for you - How to move towards a life of effortless, continued prosperity- Why three weeks is enough to change your attitude and begin creating an abundant life

21 Day Abundance Challenge combines the empowering concepts of abundance and the law of attraction with a clear, three week programme of reflective exercises and practical approaches.With this book you'll learn how to stop being living with less. You'll learn how a better understanding of yourself and what you wish for, an open mind and positive thinking will bring abundance to your life.Each and every day you will discover:- How abundance is a state of mind that you can tune in to and benefit from- The unlimited abundance available to you right now- A world of options and opportunities that are waiting for you - How to move towards a life of effortless, continued prosperity- Why three weeks is enough to change your attitude and begin creating an abundant life

DescriptionBullying and burglars. Being laughed at and being left alone. Accidents, illness, family break-up and moving home. Tests at school, changing school. And monsters under the bed.This book helps children learn how to deal with real and imagined worries. It explains what worry is and where it comes from. It explains how and why worries make people think and feel the way they do.Put Your Worries Away understands what is in a worrier's head and body. It suggests ways in which a child can learn to overcome anxiety. With this book, children can learn solutions that really work so that they feel more in control, able to engage with their lives and keep their worries in perspective.Each book in the 'Kids Can Cope' series is backed up with practical activities for the child to complete and discuss, consolidating and personalising learning, plus extra notes for parents or teachers.Supports PSHE teaching in the National Curriculum, and encourages both self development and empathy for others, while fostering resilience and giving advice on how to seek help.