Vanessa King – författare

Improve your mental health by finding joy, gratitude and happiness in everyday things.We have so many good things in our lives and yet much of the time we fail to notice them. But taking the time to think about the small, everyday things that bring us joy and make us thankful can have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing. What better way to boost your mood than to spend time listing all the good things around you? Where are the places that you feel most at peace? What music brings you joy? Who are the people who have made a positive difference in your life? What challenges have you overcome and helped grow your resilience? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and more, then this may be the book for you.In this beautifully illustrated book, over 75 lists guide you on the path to a happier life, including quick lists to help create mindful moments throughout your day and action prompts to further your positivity journey.Choose a list at random or work through them one by one. Whenever you're in need of a boost, you can come back and add new things or remind yourself of encouraging thoughts and reminders you've written. List Happy is the perfect way to take time out for yourself, focus on the here and now, and remember all the good things in life.Explore the pages of this lovely book of lists and discover:- Charming, colourful illustrations will appeal to a wide age range including teenagers/older children- Encouraging thoughts/suggestions and reminders to slow down and appreciate what's in front of you- Varied layout form of lists provides variety and differentiates book from the competitionCombining the popular list journaling format with the theme of slowing down and appreciating the little things, coupled with beautiful artworks to decorate each and every list, List Happy is the perfect self-purchase or gift for a friend or family member of any age, looking to boost their mood, increase optimisim and banish negative thoughts, alongside anyone who considers journalling beneficial for personal development and well-being.

This book is about hope and a call to action to make the world the kind of place we want to live in. Our hope is to provoke conversation, and gently challenge possibly long-held views, beliefs, and ideologies about the way the world works and the people in that world.Written by eminent researchers and experienced practitioners, the book explores the principles that underpin living well, and gives examples of how this can be achieved not just in our own lives, but across communities and the planet we share. Chapters cover the stages of life from childhood to ageing, the foundations of everyday flourishing, including health and relationships, and finally wellbeing in the wider world, addressing issues such as economics, politics and the environment. Based in the scientific evidence of what works and supported by illustrations of good practice, this book is both ambitious and aspirational. The book is designed for a wide audience – anyone seeking to create positive change in the world, their institutions or communities. www.creatingtheworldwewanttolivein.org

This book is about hope and a call to action to make the world the kind of place we want to live in. Our hope is to provoke conversation, and gently challenge possibly long-held views, beliefs, and ideologies about the way the world works and the people in that world.Written by eminent researchers and experienced practitioners, the book explores the principles that underpin living well, and gives examples of how this can be achieved not just in our own lives, but across communities and the planet we share. Chapters cover the stages of life from childhood to ageing, the foundations of everyday flourishing, including health and relationships, and finally wellbeing in the wider world, addressing issues such as economics, politics and the environment. Based in the scientific evidence of what works and supported by illustrations of good practice, this book is both ambitious and aspirational. The book is designed for a wide audience – anyone seeking to create positive change in the world, their institutions or communities. www.creatingtheworldwewanttolivein.org

'Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions' The Dalai Lama, patron of Action for Happiness. Vanessa King, positive psychology expert for Action for Happiness has created 10 key evidence-based actions that have been shown to increase happiness and wellbeing - at home, at work and in the world around you. If you have read The Art of Happiness, The Happiness Project or Sane New World, this book will be the perfect complement.We all want to be happy but what does that actually mean and what can we do in our everyday lives to be happier? Fortunately, psychologists, neuroscientists and other experts now have evidence of what really makes a difference and helps us to be happier and more resilient to life's ups and downs.In this book, Vanessa King of Action for Happiness has drawn on the latest scientific studies to create a set of evidence-based practical actions. They will help you connect with people, nurture your relationships and find purpose. You'll get ideas for taking care of your body, making the most of what's good and finding new ways to stimulate your mind. So here are the 10 Keys to Happier Living - ideas, insights and practical actions that you can take to create more happiness for yourself and those around you.

A medical scare leads to life-changing developments when a recently single woman moves in with three lovable himbos in this heartfelt and hilarious romantic comedy-perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Hannah Bonam-Young. Never judge a book by its cover . . . or a dude by his deltsThirty-something Ellie Hayes is generally prepared for the worst-living with endometriosis will do that-but when a new medical flare-up points to a possible MS diagnosis, all her careful plans fall apart. Suddenly, Ellie needs a new lease (literally) on life and unexpectedly lands on the doorstep of a house shared by a trio of collegiate beefcakes.Grant, Alistair, and Diego are buff, beautiful, and woefully short on practical skills. But type-A Ellie thinks living with them could be just the break she needs. She'll teach them how to adult, and they'll help her take charge of her fitness and embrace life in all its beautifully spontaneous glory.Bonus: Grant's older brother Ian is the gorgeous man mountain she made out with the night she moved in. But as Ellie and Ian get closer, he feels less like a break from reality and more like an excellent life choice. Could a real relationship be possible, or will her traitorous body be a dealbreaker once again?