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The Little Book of Ikigai: The secret Japanese way to live a happy and long life
by Ken MogiWelcome to ikigai, a Japanese mindset that will change your life. Ken Mogi, a Japanese expert and bestselling writer, reveals all about this mysterious and fascinating miracle that is at the heart of Japan's record-breaking long life, astonishing appreciation of sensory beauty and inherent mindfulness.It is extraordinary that Japanese men's longevity ranks 4th in the world, while Japanese women's ranks 2nd. But perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in their daily life and in absolutely everything that they do. In their professional careers, in their relationships with family members, in the hobbies they cultivate so meticulously. Ken Mogi identifies five key pillars to ikigai:Pillar 1: Starting smallPillar 2: Releasing yourselfPillar 3:Harmony and sustainabilityPillar 4:The joy of little thingsPillar 5:Being in the here and nowThe Japanese talk about ikigai as 'a reason to get up in the morning'. It is something that keeps one's enthusiasm for life going, whether you are a cleaner of the famous Shinkansen bullet train, the mother of a newborn child or a Michelin-starred sushi chef. The Five Pillars at the heart of everything they do.But how do you find your own ikigai? How does ikigai contribute to happiness? Neuroscientist and bestselling Japanese writer Ken Mogi provides an absorbing insight into this way of life, incorporating scientific research and first-hand experience, and providing a colourful narrative of Japanese culture and history along the way.(P)2017 Quercus Editions Limited
The Little Book of Indoor Golf Games: 18 Sure-fire Ways to Improve Your Game at Home or in the Office
by Adrian WinterMaster the Art of Putting-even in the OFF-SEASON! Perfecting your putting skills is a surefire way to improve your golf score. From tricky short putts to challenging distance putts, these 18 single- and multi-player games are designed to help you conquer the most frequent shot in golf any time of year. Challenge your friends and family to an Indoor Open and attempt to putt your way to victory. Complete with putting tips, a scorecard, and instructions on hosting your own Indoor Open, this book will make you an expert putter whether you're a seasoned pro or picking up a golf club for the first time.
The Little Book of Inspiration: Advice And Inspiration For Sparking Romance (The\little Book Of Ser.)
by Lucy LaneWhatever dream you are working towards, a few wise words can help a daunting challenge seem manageable. This uplifting little book is packed with inspiring quotations and simple but effective tips to help you get the most out of every day.
The Little Book of Intentional Living: Create the life you want through the power of intention
by Carolyn BoyesBy living with intention we are actively shaping our lives, establishing how we wish to invest our energy and time on this Earth. Through the processes of self-enquiry, assessing our values, visioning and mindfulness we can ensure that our beliefs and actions are in alignment, discard those aspects of our lives that no longer serve us and manifest the existence we want.By using easy-to-follow tools, strategies and exercises, leading life coach and speaker, Carolyn Boyes, shows us how, in this fast-paced, demanding world, which is so full of distractions, we can move from living a busy life - one that we endure - to an intentional life - one that we have chosen.
The Little Book of Intentional Living: Create the life you want through the power of intention
by Carolyn BoyesBy living with intention we are actively shaping our lives, establishing how we wish to invest our energy and time on this Earth. Through the processes of self-enquiry, assessing our values, visioning and mindfulness we can ensure that our beliefs and actions are in alignment, discard those aspects of our lives that no longer serve us and manifest the existence we want.By using easy-to-follow tools, strategies and exercises, leading life coach and speaker, Carolyn Boyes, shows us how, in this fast-paced, demanding world, which is so full of distractions, we can move from living a busy life - one that we endure - to an intentional life - one that we have chosen.
The Little Book of Joy: For When Life Wants to Celebrate
by Orange Hippo!It can feel like there's not much joy in the world at the moment, but this charming little book is the perfect antidote. Packed with the positivity needed to brighten your day, designed to inspire, motivate and bring a smile to your face, making it the perfect companion for anyone seeking a bit of daily cheer. With pearls of wisdom and timeless advice from the world's greatest thinkers, writers and leaders, this tiny tome is full of joyous insight and uplifting affirmations to help you capture that inner contentment and elation. From finding joy in the small everyday things to thought-provoking reflections on happiness, this book can be dipped into when a little boost of joy is needed. Whether bought as a gift or as a self-purchase, this small but mighty book is sure to spread joyous energy everywhere.
The Little Book of Joy: For When Life Wants to Celebrate
by Orange Hippo!It can feel like there's not much joy in the world at the moment, but this charming little book is the perfect antidote. Packed with the positivity needed to brighten your day, designed to inspire, motivate and bring a smile to your face, making it the perfect companion for anyone seeking a bit of daily cheer. With pearls of wisdom and timeless advice from the world's greatest thinkers, writers and leaders, this tiny tome is full of joyous insight and uplifting affirmations to help you capture that inner contentment and elation. From finding joy in the small everyday things to thought-provoking reflections on happiness, this book can be dipped into when a little boost of joy is needed. Whether bought as a gift or as a self-purchase, this small but mighty book is sure to spread joyous energy everywhere.
The Little Book of Kaizen
by Suzannah LeeA beautifully designed introduction to the Japanese concept of 'Kaizen' - the art of self-improvement. Kaizen is a term that has long been used in the business world to emphasise constant development and transformation. But Kaizen has the power to transform all areas of life. Learn how even the smallest steps can help us to form new habits, build confidence and break down our in-built resistance to life's challenges. Rooted in 2,000 year old wisdom, Kaizen reinforces the benefits positive change, one step at a time. With over 70 simple prompts and exercises to help you improve your health, relationships and wellbeing or save money and excel at work, everything you need to know to utilise Kaizen every day is here.
The Little Book of Kaizen: The Japanese Art Of Transformation, One Small Step At A Time (The\little Bks.)
by Suzannah LeeA beautifully designed introduction to the Japanese concept of 'Kaizen' - the art of self-improvement. Kaizen is a term that has long been used in the business world to emphasise constant development and transformation. But Kaizen has the power to transform all areas of life. Learn how even the smallest steps can help us to form new habits, build confidence and break down our in-built resistance to life's challenges. Rooted in 2,000 year old wisdom, Kaizen reinforces the benefits positive change, one step at a time. With over 70 simple prompts and exercises to help you improve your health, relationships and wellbeing or save money and excel at work, everything you need to know to utilise Kaizen every day is here.
The Little Book of Karma: A Beginner's Guide to the Basic Principles of Karma
by Isabelle LoynesWhat goes around comes around. Learn how cause and effect can help you shape your destiny with this guide to the principles of karma.One kind act can go a long way, and even the smallest deed can have a profound impact. Learn how to tap into the awesome power of karma with this little book, offering everything you need to know about this ancient source of spiritual wisdom.Discover the basic laws and principles of karma and how to apply them to your life, as well as the simple steps you can take to get you started on your karmic journey. With tips on how to be kinder to the planet, your community and yourself, these pages will help you embrace karma and invite more positivity into every day.This little book offers all you need to shape your future, encourage positive energy and achieve greater inner peace. You'll soon find that just a few small acts of kindness and compassion can brighten your outlook and bring balance to your life.
The Little Book of Kindness: Connect with others, be happier, transform your life
by Dr David HamiltonScientific evidence has proven that kindness changes the brain, impacts the heart and immune system, is an antidote to depression, improves relationships and even slows the ageing process. Yet, more than this, kindness can power real and lasting change in the world.This little guide shows how the practice of kindness can increase our happiness, improve our health, help us to forge stronger connections with others and positively affect the world we live in.In The Little Book of Kindness, kindness expert Dr David R Hamilton reveals the science of kindness and teaches us how, by using easy-to-follow tools, strategies and exercises, we can harness its power to improve all aspects of our lives and the lives of the people around us.
The Little Book of Kindness: Connect with others, be happier, transform your life
by Dr David HamiltonScientific evidence has proven that kindness changes the brain, impacts the heart and immune system, is an antidote to depression, improves relationships and even slows the ageing process. Yet, more than this, kindness can power real and lasting change in the world.This little guide shows how the practice of kindness can increase our happiness, improve our health, help us to forge stronger connections with others and positively affect the world we live in.In The Little Book of Kindness, kindness expert Dr David R Hamilton reveals the science of kindness and teaches us how, by using easy-to-follow tools, strategies and exercises, we can harness its power to improve all aspects of our lives and the lives of the people around us.
The Little Book of Kindness: Everyday actions to change your life and the world around you
by Bernadette RussellThe Little Book of Kindness will teach you how to be kind to yourself, to strangers, to those you love, to the world - every day, at every opportunity. Prompted by the seeming hopelessness of the world around her, Bernadette Russell undertook a pledge to be kind to a stranger every day for a year. The experience left her wanting to inspire others. The Little Book of Kindness is packed with fun ideas, practical tips and interactive exercises that encourage you to 'be kind' in every area of life - online, to strangers, to the environment, in your community, to yourself - and change the world, one act of kindness at a time.
The Little Book of Kindness: Everyday actions to change your life and the world around you
by Bernadette RussellThe Little Book of Kindness will teach you how to be kind to yourself, to strangers, to those you love, to the world - every day, at every opportunity. Prompted by the seeming hopelessness of the world around her, Bernadette Russell undertook a pledge to be kind to a stranger every day for a year. The experience left her wanting to inspire others. The Little Book of Kindness is packed with fun ideas, practical tips and interactive exercises that encourage you to 'be kind' in every area of life - online, to strangers, to the environment, in your community, to yourself - and change the world, one act of kindness at a time.
The Little Book of Lagom: How to Balance Your Life the Swedish Way
by Jonny Jackson Elias LarsenA guide to a Scandanavian lifestyle practice that encourages moderation and conservation, with ideas and solutions for living sustainably.Lagom (pronounced lah-gom) is a Swedish word that means “not too much and not too little, but just the right amount.” It’s about moderation, efficiency, and fairness. This gift book helps readers find balance in their lives with practical tips, sensible recipes, simple craft projects, and inspirational quotes. With advice and tips on energy-saving, recycled décor, reduce food waste in everyday lives, The Little Book of Lagom offers a way for readers to balance their needs with those of the wider world.
The Little Book of Leadership: An essential companion for any aspiring leader (The Little Book Series)
by Seren JamesThe Little Book of Leadership is full of practical tips. Containing famous quotes by well known leaders and managers, as well as inspirational words to highlight, evaluate or innovate.This terrific read provides fresh and valuable insights into how to lead. Nothing important gets done without leadership. Become a better, more informed leader by devouring these words of wisdom.The price of greatness is responsibility.Winston ChurchillI cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.SocratesTell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.Benjamin FranklinThe most useless are those who never change through the years.James M. BarrieComing together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.Henry FordA sign of a good leader is not how many followers you have but how many leaders you create.Gandhi
The Little Book of Letting Go
by Hugh Prather Gerald Jampolsky"Letting go is the bottom-line key to happiness," states Hugh Prather. And in The Little Book of Letting Go, he offers a simple three-step process for shedding prejudices, preconceptions, and prejudgments and facing each moment with openness and enthusiasm. Prather first explains why it is essential to learn to let go and then outlines a 30-day plan for spiritual renewal. Finally, he offers specific techniques for getting a grip on habitual reactions, the need to control, and the addiction to conflict.
The Little Book of Letting Go
by Hugh Prather"Letting go is the bottom-line key to happiness," states Hugh Prather. And in The Little Book of Letting Go, he offers a simple three-step process for shedding prejudices, preconceptions, and prejudgments and facing each moment with openness and enthusiasm. Prather first explains why it is essential to learn to let go and then outlines a 30-day plan for spiritual renewal. Finally, he offers specific techniques for getting a grip on habitual reactions, the need to control, and the addiction to conflict.
The Little Book of Letting Go: A Revolutionary 30 Day Program to Cleanse Your Mind, Lift Your Spirit, and Replenish Your Soul
by Hugh PratherBook about letting go of fear and finding happiness and love in relationships and life.
The Little Book of Letting Go: Cleanse Your Mind, Lift Your Spirit, and Replenish Your Soul
by Hugh PratherMake room for happiness and positive growth with this practical guide to letting go by the international bestselling author of Notes to Myself. From long-harbored guilt to deep-rooted prejudices, many of us bear the weight of harmful tendencies in our daily lives. Whether we realize it or not, these things are actively holding us back from the happiness we deserve and long to attain. In this inspirational book, minister and counselor Hugh Prather provides a guide for mental cleansing. It is only in ridding our minds of the fear and judgments we cling to that we open the door for happiness. The more we hold on to negativity, the less free we are to take hold of new possibilities. That&’s why we need to meet every day with openness. But changing how we think takes practice. In The Little Book of Letting Go, Prather shares practical exercises and lasting tools that can help us let go of things that hold us back. By learning from Prather&’s own personal experiences and adopting the practices he offers, we can find happiness, peace, and a chance at spiritual renewal. The Little Book of Letting Go includes: A simple three-step process for letting goA thirty-day plan for spiritual renewalPersonal stories from Prather about his own journey
The Little Book of Life Hacks
by Orange Hippo!Think smart not hard! They say life builds character, but who wouldn't want a helping-hand every now and then, a little hint to make things much more simple.The Little Book of Life Hacks is the perfect pocket-guide to living life as easily as possible. From the hacks you'll kick yourself for not thinking of to ones you might never have even imagined, this little book contains tips and tricks for every-day life that are as varied as they are inventive - and they're seriously life-changing. Think of them as cheat codes for real life. A perfect gift for everyone you know, this is an essential companion to 21st-century life.
The Little Book of Life Hacks
by Orange Hippo!Think smart not hard! They say life builds character, but who wouldn't want a helping-hand every now and then, a little hint to make things much more simple.The Little Book of Life Hacks is the perfect pocket-guide to living life as easily as possible. From the hacks you'll kick yourself for not thinking of to ones you might never have even imagined, this little book contains tips and tricks for every-day life that are as varied as they are inventive - and they're seriously life-changing. Think of them as cheat codes for real life. A perfect gift for everyone you know, this is an essential companion to 21st-century life.
The Little Book of Life Skills: Deal with Dinner, Manage Your Email, Make a Graceful Exit, and 152 Other Expert Tricks
by Erin Zammett RuddyWith tips from leading experts in every field, The Little Book of Life Skills is the practical guide on how to solve the trickiest tasks in your day and make life a little easier. We all have areas of our lives that make us feel disorganized, unprepared, or stressed out. From creating a calmer morning routine to setting yourself up for a good night's sleep, and everything in between, there are easy and proven ways to do things better. Whether you need advice on how to end an argument, iron a shirt, or keep your inbox under control, Erin Zammett Ruddy has spoken to experts including Rachael Ray, Dr. Oz, Arianna Huffington, and condensed their wisdom into easy to follow steps for all of life's simple and not-so-simple tasks, such as: Working from Home EffectivelyKeeping a Houseplant AliveGiving Constructive FeedbackArranging the Perfect Cheese Board, and many moreThe Little Book of Life Skills offers simple strategies for being better grown-ups. It's the perfect guide for anybody who wants to get organized, be more efficient throughout the day, and finally learn the best way to fold that #$% fitted sheet.
The Little Book of Life Skills: How to Deal with Dinner, Manage Your Emails and Other Expert Tricks for Getting Your Life In Order
by Erin Zammett RuddyWith tips from leading experts in every field, The Little Book of Life Skills is the ultimate guide to solving the trickiest tasks in your day, making life easier with more time to do things that bring you joy.We all have areas of our lives that make us feel disorganised, unprepared or stressed out. From creating a calmer morning routine to setting yourself up for a good night's sleep, and everything in between, there are easy and proven ways to do things better. Whether you need advice on how to end an argument, iron a shirt or keep your inbox under control, Erin has spoken to experts including Arianna Huffington, Gretchen Rubin, Rachael Ray and Dr Oz, and condensed their wisdom into easy to follow steps for all of life's simple and not-so-simple tasks, such as:- Working from home effectively- Keeping a houseplant alive- Unplugging from your phone- Walking into a room with confidence, and many moreThe Little Book of Life Skills offers simple strategies for streamlining your life. It's the perfect guide for anybody who wants to get their life in order, be more efficient throughout the day and finally learn the best way to fold that tricky fitted sheet!*Featured on Deliciously Ella: The Podcast - 10 Ways to De-Stress Your Life*'If you've ever struggled with making a great cheeseboard, exiting a party gracefully or keeping a houseplant alive (um, guilty!), this is the book for you!' - Rachel Ray'A really interesting read that you will turn to again and again.' - Woman's Way
The Little Book of Life Skills: How to Deal with Dinner, Manage Your Emails and Other Expert Tricks for Getting Your Life In Order
by Erin Zammett RuddyFEATURED ON Deliciously Ella: The Podcast - 10 Ways to De-Stress Your LifeWith tips from leading experts in every field, The Little Book of Life Skills is the ultimate guide to solving the trickiest tasks in your day, making life easier with more time to do things that bring you joy.We all have areas of our lives that make us feel disorganised, unprepared or stressed out. From creating a calmer morning routine to setting yourself up for a good night's sleep, and everything in between, there are easy and proven ways to do things better. Whether you need advice on how to end an argument, iron a shirt or keep your inbox under control, Erin has spoken to experts including Arianna Huffington and Gretchen Rubin, and condensed their wisdom into easy to follow steps for all of life's simple and not-so-simple tasks, such as:- Working from home effectively- Keeping a houseplant alive- Unplugging from your phone- Walking into a room with confidence, and many moreThe Little Book of Life Skills offers simple strategies for streamlining your life. It's the perfect guide for anybody who wants to get their life in order, be more efficient throughout the day and finally learn the best way to fold that tricky fitted sheet!'If you've ever struggled with making a great cheeseboard, exiting a party gracefully or keeping a houseplant alive (um, guilty!), this is the book for you!' - Rachel Ray'A really interesting read that you will turn to again and again.' - Woman's Way