May You Be Well is a collection of prayers and blessings for non-believers, believers in something or someone, and believers in everything or nothing. Just everyday good vibes for health, happiness and hope.Most of us pray when things get tough. Most of us don't have a religion, or a god. We just pray. We pray that our friends are safe, we pray that our earth will heal, we pray for help. We're asking our inner selves, a higher being, the cosmic or the divine to guide us.Sometimes we just need an affirmation to help ourselves through a bad day and sometimes we need some help coming up with the right words to manifest good fortune for ourselves and the world around us. Putting our feelings and desires into words is a key part of many spiritual practices because it helps us centre ourselves and set our intentions. Prayers, affirmations and blessings help us express positive emotions, hold space for challenging ones and call out to the universe for the intangible things we're seeking, such as love, grace and hope. May You Be Well has passages for every need, including:- Expressing gratitude and grief- Summoning positive emotions such as hope, joy, or courage- Coping with adversityAsking for help and finding reassurance- Holding space for othersCelebrating friendship- Manifesting good fortune- Wishing others wellOur spiritual lives might all look a bit different but we don't need to invoke any specific faith to share words of kindness because wishing each other well with open hearts is something we all have in common.
How do I know if my idea will work? How do I decide on the business model? How do I find my audience? Your digital business start-up journey begins here. From the bestselling author of The Small Business Start-up Workbook, Cheryl Rickman brings you a thoroughly practical guide to starting up a digital business, covering the full journey from idea to exit, with easy-to-implement strategies to make your online venture an ongoing success. With a combination of tips, exercises, checklists, anecdotes, case studies and lessons learned by business leaders, this workbook will guide you through each step of digital business. Learn how to: • Assess whether your business idea will work online/digitally • Choose the right business model for your proposition and avoid wasting time • Assess demand, viability and uncover untapped needs and gaps in the market • Build a usable, engaging website and mobile app • Create a buzz using social networking • Drive high quality traffic to your site and convert visitors into paying customers • Use search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing (SEM) tools effectively • Raise finance and protect your business • Build and maintain a strong brand • Recruit and retain a strong team • Sell the business or find a suitable successor. Reviews for the book: “If you want advice on starting your own internet business, don’t ask me, read this book instead. It is more up-to-date and costs far less than a good lunch.” Nick Jenkins, Founder of Moonpig.com “This book excels in providing practical guidance on how to create a successful digital business which exceeds customer expectations and keeps customers happy each step of the way.” Scott Weavers-Wright, CEO of Kiddicare.com, and MD of Morrison.com (non-food) “If you read just one book on digital business, make it this one... It is inspirational, informative and interactive in equal measure. Highly recommended!” Rowan Gormley, Founder and CEO of NakedWines.com “Interspersed with inspiring and useful stories from successful entrepreneurs, this book can help aspiring business owners through a step-by-step process of refining their start-up ideas and building a solid business.” Elizabeth Varley, Founder and CEO of TechHub
YES YOU CAN shows kids that ALL toys, colours, clothes & hobbies are for ALL children by shining a light on gender stereotypes in a child-friendly way. The book also encourages children to find their spark, do what they love and be proud to be themselves.Yes You Can is a beautifully illustrated children's storybook for 3-8 year olds featuring three bold, adventurous, capable little girls, The Climbing Trees Girls: Eva, the outdoorsy one; Maxi, the creative/skateboarding one and B, the football-loving sporty one.When Eva, Maxi and B find themselves in a mysterious new world, they are puzzled by what they find: children are unable to play with what they want to play with or wear what they want to wear, all because of the colour of their hair Will they be able to make a difference? Can they help the villagers break free from the limiting laws of the land so they can be themselves? And will they find their way back home?The Climbing Trees Girls prefer playing football, building dens and climbing trees to playing princesses; but they know that all children should be allowed to play with whatever sparks joy in them, be that a doll or a dinosaur, a princess or a car. So they stand up for what they believe is right and help the villagers of this new world to break free from their restrictive laws.There's a twist at the end of the story as a visit to their local supermarket makes them realise there is work to be done back home too. The book ends with a letter, written by The Climbing Trees Girls, to the store manager, asking him to consider making some changes.The three main protagonists are girls, (who save the day) because, for her own daughter, the author wanted to create some stereotype-busting female characters who didn't fit the limited stereotypical definition.But this book is for boys too.Boys who like diggers and dolls and boys who like trains and fairies feature in the book. Because toys are for everyone.The Climbing Trees Girls stand up for children everywhere. They represent another part of the spectrum of what it means to be a girl. They are gutsy and adventurous, bold and bright. They know what they like and have ambitions of becoming a footballer, scientist and artist when they grow up. They celebrate difference and stand up for what they believe in.-------The world has a whole bunch of different ways to tell our children who they are, what they should or shouldn't do, what they're good or not so good at. They are told all of this stuff, all of the time.From what they should look like to what they should play with and wear, the volume of these expectations becomes louder as they grow. This book aims to bust myths fed to our children and empower them to see through those messages to be whatever they want.Because nobody should have to change who they are to meet unnecessary expectations.'Yes You Can' is a story about being yourself and finding your spark. It's a story of kindness, courage and freedom of choice, which gives children a voice. It's a tale that sheds light on gender-stereotypes in a child-friendly way to show children how futile those definitions are.
Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Do you often find yourself seeking approval from others? Is beating yourself up getting you down?Then this book can help you.With thought-provoking advice, a step-by-step action plan and a simple method to challenge your inner critic, You Are Enough will help you embrace your flaws and celebrate your unique awesomeness. Let go of the myth of perfection, finally stop comparing yourself to others, and learn how to be happy with all that you are.
Learn how to fret less and flourish more with this empowering guidebook, filled with helpful advice and practical exercises to boost your well-being and balance life's ups and downs Feeling better isn't always about feeling good. It's about feeling it all - happiness, sadness and everything in between. In You Can Flourish, Positive Psychology Practitioner Cheryl Rickman takes you step by step through simple exercises to help you better experience both the positive and negative in life, so you can thrive and grow. Packed full of practical advice and encouraging words, this book provides a solid toolkit to help you move forward and ride the roller coaster of life as best you can. You'll learn how to cultivate more Acceptance, Balance and Compassion (The ABC of Flourishing™) to better cope with the tough and build hope for the good. With chapters on navigating your thoughts, feelings and actions, plus a handy planner to plot positive daily activities, this guide will boost your well-being and help you make changes that stick.
Trees and humans essentially want the same thing – to live good, happy, purposeful lives and to flourish. We are inextricably bound.Trees provide us with the necessities of life – they clean the air we breathe, fill us with awe as we walk through forests and provide timber for the houses we live in, yet there are deeper reasons for our arboreal admiration that go beyond utility and beauty.Tree Glee looks at the psychology behind our fascination with trees, examining exactly how they comfort, restore and revitalise us and what we can learn from the wisdom of woodlands to improve our own wellbeing. It explores the importance of trees in our leafy suburbs and urban landscapes, sharing magical stories of remarkable ancient trees across the globe and inviting readers to reflect on their own personal 'treestory'.Featuring captivating photos and with chapters on forest bathing and nature therapy, woodland wellbeing and tree mythology Tree Glee explores how by deepening our appreciation and connection to trees and by celebrating and protecting them, we can flourish together.
Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Do you often find yourself seeking approval from others? Is beating yourself up getting you down? Then this book can help you.Inside these pages you will find transformative guided exercises designed to empower you, shift your perspective and help you break free from the cycle of comparison. Packed with simple advice and methods to challenge your inner critic, The You Are Enough Workbook will help you develop a personalized roadmap to prioritize self-care and self-acceptance, and banish self-doubt for good.Through a series of carefully crafted exercises, thoughtful prompts and engaging activities, this journal gently encourages you to explore the roots of your insecurities and unveils practical strategies to combat it. Each page offers an opportunity to reflect on your own journey, providing a safe space to write down your interpretations, insights and personal revelations.With the support of this guided journal, you can finally start letting go of the myth of perfection, stop comparing yourself to others, and learn to be happy with all that you are.
The quest for happiness is universal. This state of blissful being is universally desired and has been for many millennia. Today it is widely accepted that happiness enables on a personal, societal and economic level.Happy people tend to be healthier, more productive and better able to think with clarity, good for the economy, the individual and society alike. Happiness works with the reader to explain how happiness works and evolves, where it comes from, and how it can be nurtured and maintained. It explores why acceptance of unhappiness is also important in our quest for joy.In this comprehensive guide to the history, art, science, psychology and attainment of happiness you will discover:- How thoughts, actions and genetic make-up influence happiness- Why acceptance of unhappiness is also critical to living a good life- Simple activities and techniques to help you flourish
The Little Book of Serenity is a handy pocketbook full of simple practices and gentle pauses to help you bring greater calm to your everyday routine; part antidote to pandemonium and part guide to peaceful living amid the mayhem of modern life. Packed with practical tips and nourishing inspiration, Cheryl Rickman encourages readers to soften the edges of our busy lives by cultivating serene spaces and practices. Drawing on her knowledge as a wellness expert and positive psychology practitioner, exercises include everything from nature walks and meditation to creative play and journaling.
