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Previously published as This is Happening Rohan Gunatillake, creator of the best-selling buddhify app, argues that to lead more mindful, calm and happy lives, switching off is the last thing we need to do. Instead he gives you the ideas, principles and techniques to bring awareness, composure...

Tired of tossing and turning, unable to quiet your mind? Stress, anxiety, and restless thoughts can steal your sleep—but help is here. Guided Meditation for Sleep by Seren Ophira offers a gentle, holistic path to the restorative rest you deserve. This soothing guide is your personal sleep sanctuary, filled with mindful meditations, calming affirmations, and relaxation techniques. Whether you’re battling insomnia or simply seeking better rest, each part is designed to ease you into peaceful slumber and brighter mornings.

Brought to you by Penguin. When was the last time that reading the news made you feel good? Dear Reader, I know what you're thinking, is it some kind of macabre joke? Has she been in a coma? How can Ruby Wax write a book about good news when the world is facing the worst disaster since the...

Brought to you by Penguin. This book is a way to make small changes to feel better, even when under stress. Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be overwhelming. The habits, tools and advice in these pages will help you cope better, to understand your own worries, and to pause and respond...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Leadership written and read by Doris Kearns Goodwin, with additional narration from Beau Bridges, David Morse, Jay O. Sanders and Richard Thomas. Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How does adversity affect the growth of leadership?...

Meditation makes you more productive because it lets you earn back time. For each minute you spend meditating, you'll earn around nine minutes back, as Chris Bailey - author of The Productivity Project and Hyperfocus - will show in this candid and counter-intuitive guide to the productivity benefits of meditation.

Draw your destiny into being! Discover the intersection between creativity and manifestation, backed by neuroscience, in this inspiring new art form that allows you to claim the life you deserve as you co-create with the Universe. The Art of Manifesting Method, created by Colette Baron-Reid...

In Joyful, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee, whose TED talk has been viewed over one million times, explores how the seemingly mundane spaces and objects we interact with every day have surprising and powerful effects on our mood. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology as well as design, she explains why one setting makes us feel anxious or competitive while another fosters delight and sharing - and, most important, she reveals how we can harness the power of our surroundings to live fuller, healthier and truly joyful lives. 

Do you dread bedtime, knowing you'll just lie awake, trapped in a cycle of racing thoughts and frustration? Are you exhausted all day, yet completely unable to "turn off" your mind at night, no matter what you try? This cycle of exhaustion isn't just ruining your nights; it's stealing your days. It’s the brain fog that kills your productivity, the irritability that strains your relationships, and the dread that turns your own bed into a battlefield. If this sounds familiar, there is a way out.

If we just keep on going in a frenzied state of busyness, our nervous system eventually gets overwhelmed and we experience a trauma response. This changes how we think, feel and behave, making it difficult for us to carry out tasks or practise self-care strategies like boundary-setting and mindfulness. We lose motivation and interest in things we used to enjoy and become trapped in a state known as learned helplessness, unable to see solutions, sometimes unable to care. We still operate, but in autopilot mode, prone to making mistakes.

The fact is overthinking is not a productive use of your time, and it doesn’t lead to better outcomes. The opposite is true–overthinking reduces your chances of being successful and is blocking your path to living your best life.

The Anxiety Prescription offers a toolkit of techniques for our thinking minds, and our feeling bodies – changing not just our mindset, but our 'body-set'. Unravelling the intricate relationship between anxiety, the body and the mind, this powerful book offers a profound path toward healing and growth.

The Mindful Path to Freedom from the Emotions That Cause Suffering A life without stress or fear may seem like an impossible dream—yet Thich Nhat Hanh has spent a lifetime proving that it is not only possible, it is also within our grasp. On Living Without Stress or Fear, this treasured Zen...

Lewis Howes grew up as an athlete. He was a two-sport All-American and went on to play football professionally. Howes then transferred his competitive nature from sports to business, building his podcast, The School of Greatness, into a global phenomenon. But his whole identity was built on misguided beliefs about what "masculinity" was: dangerous, false ideas learned from teammates and coaches in locker rooms and stereotypes in the media. Like so many men, Howes grew up to be angry, frustrated, and always chasing something that was never enough.

You already know what matters most. You just never seem to finish it. Not because you’re lazy. Not because you lack discipline. But because every day, the urgent cuts the line. By the time you answer the emails, sit through the meetings, and solve everyone else’s problems, the work that actually matters is still sitting there: unstarted or half-finished. Busy feels like progress. It isn’t. FASTER fixes that. Everyone is busy. The overwhelmed and the effective share the same goal: get more done. So busyness cannot be the difference. The difference is structure.

Hugh van Cuylenburg was a primary school teacher volunteering in northern India when he had a life-changing realisation: despite the underprivileged community the children were from, they were remarkably positive. By contrast, back in Australia Hugh knew that all too many children struggled with depression, social anxieties and mental illness. His own little sister had been ravaged by anorexia nervosa. How was it that young people he knew at home, who had food, shelter, friends and a loving family, struggled with their mental health, while these kids seemed so contented and resilient?

Never has happiness as an emotional and physical state of being been so widely discussed. Matthieu Ricard is one of the most compelling voices on the subject, and one of the few who can bring together the teachings of eastern and western thought. In this accessible new work, Ricard provides a straightforward assessment of how to create true and lasting happiness.

You’re about to discover the missing key to your happiness, your fulfillment, and your success. A secret hiding in plain sight your entire life, simpler than you ever could have imagined. And once you learn what this is and begin using it, your world will never be the same.

Is Overthinking Hijacking Your Life? Conventional advice fails because it treats overthinking as a thought problem when it's actually a neural pathway problem—one that can't be solved through willpower or positive thinking alone. This groundbreaking program delivers what others don't: a complete neural rewiring system. Unlike traditional approaches that offer temporary coping mechanisms, this program combines cutting-edge neuroscience with clinical expertise to create lasting transformation.

Stop drifting and start living with purpose. What Do You Really Want From Your Life? Do you feel stuck, unsure, or are searching for a new direction? Becoming You is the guide you need to take control of your life. Suzy Welch, bestselling author and NYU professor, offers a fresh, practical...