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It Takes One to Tango ["How I Rescued My Marriage with (Almost) No Help from My Spouse--And How You Can, Too"] by Winifred M. Reilly

$26.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Lucky Bitch: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success by Denise Duffield-Thomas

$24.00 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Can you learn to be lucky? Self-made millionaire Denise Duffield-Thomas not only believes this is possible, she knows it's possible. From being broke, hating her office job and generally having a life that made her completely miserable, Denise went on to travel the world and make all of her dreams come true within the space of a few years. She attracted more than half a million dollars- worth of free travel, scholarships, prizes and bank errors in her favour, and in this book she reveals how you can do the same. Whether you're already lucky and want to attract even more into your life, or you feel like your luck is just about to run out, Lucky Bitch will show you how to take action in areas of your life that are lacking in magic. With her trademark humour and encouragement, Denise gives clear and effective instructions based on the principles of the Law of Attraction to get you closer to living your dream life. You'll also learn the 'Ten Lucky Bitch Commandments' and how to use them to create luck in all areas of life, including business and money. This book has already changed the lives of tens of thousands of women. Now it has the potential to change yours. If you've been asking for an answer or a miracle, this book is it ...Show more

Keeping it Real: Love Your Body, Love Your Life by Makaia Carr

$38.00 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

'I want to create a ripple effect - a wave of body positivity.' Inspirational blogger Makaia Carr left school at 16 and was pregnant with her first child a year later. In her own words, she was a 'Maori teen mum from the 'Naki' who others expected to end up on the DPB. Instead she worked her way up thro ugh the fashion industry, launched her own online fitness community and clothing brand, and is now in demand as a motivational speaker and social media influencer. She has overcome depression and what she now recognises was an unhealthy relationship with her body, to promote a message of self-love and empowerment.In Keeping it Real, Makaia openly shares her struggles and the strategies that help her to maintain a positive body image and outlook. Her story is a reminder that physical and emotional well-being starts with self-acceptance. As she says, 'self-loathing is imprisonment; self-love is liberation'. ...Show more

Notes to Self: On Style, Confidence and Loving Your Body by Leanne Mulcahy

$15.00 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Wardrobe meltdowns, identity crisis and low self-esteem are the invisible challenges women face every day. Their clothes don't fit and they buy more and more and more in the hope that it will change how they feel when they look in the mirror. Notes to Self is a must-read for women who want to rediscover what it means to embrace who they really are and become fearless about showing up each day while learning to love their bodies regardless of the imperfections they see. Leanne Mulcahy's easy to read reflections on style, confidence and loving your body act as bite-sized reminders that you are perfect just as you are. In Notes to Self, she shares her personal story in refreshingly honest notes to self that have endeared her to women around the world. Prepare for laugh out loud moments as she invites readers hitch up their bra straps, gather their girlfriends and get out of their own way as they discover what lays beneath their clothes. ...Show more

The Psychology of Achievement: Success by Dorling Kindersley

$16.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Achieve personal fulfillment in your career, relationship and performance with Success- The Psychology of Achievement. Success- The Psychology of Achievement will unlock your potential and help you raise your game by equipping you with the tools you need to achieve success in every aspect of life. Give your confidence a boost, master your resources and raise your self-awareness with proven strategies and theory. Understand the meanings of success and fulfillment, and develop your confidence with advice on practical skills including work-life balance, self-analysis, stress control, coping with peer pressure, positive habits and mindfulness. Expertly mixing scientific research with constructive advice, Success- The Psychology of Achievement asks you what you want from life and learn how to get it. ...Show more

Stress: The Psychology of Managing Pressure by Dk

$16.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being a Girl by Christina De Witte

$21.90 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Ith friends, social media, body image, and more, navigating young adulthood can seem impossible, Follow Instagram's loveable Chrostin as she provides humorous and relatable advice for all of the struggles you face, like: Sticking up for yourself, Dealing with your body, Creating your own fashion, Eating food that's good for you, Coping with trolls and bullies, Surviving a breakup, Loving who you are, Hilarious and sincere, this is the guide you need to make it through high school and life. Book jacket. ...Show more

12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson

$40.00 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

The #1 Sunday Times and International Bestseller from 'the most influential public intellectual in the Western world right now' (New York Times) What are the most valuable things that everyone should know? Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson has influenced the modern understanding of perso nality, and now he has become one of the world's most popular public thinkers, with his lectures on topics from the Bible to romantic relationships to mythology drawing tens of millions of viewers. In an era of unprecedented change and polarizing politics, his frank and refreshing message about the value of individual responsibility and ancient wisdom has resonated around the world. In this book, he provides twelve profound and practical principles for how to live a meaningful life, from setting your house in order before criticising others to comparing yourself to who you were yesterday, not someone else today. Happiness is a pointless goal, he shows us. Instead we must search for meaning, not for its own sake, but as a defence against the suffering that is intrinsic to our existence. Drawing on vivid examples from the author's clinical practice and personal life, cutting edge psychology and philosophy, and lessons from humanity's oldest myths and stories, 12 Rules for Life offers a deeply rewarding antidote to the chaos in our lives: eternal truths applied to our modern problems. ...Show more

Work, Passion, Power: Strategies For A Working Life You Will Love by Harre, Max & Frances

$34.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Today's work and career patterns are being disrupted with various threats. This book explains: How to thrive in work in spite of rapid change. Decision-making strategies for long-term success. Mindset tools for challenges in career development. Practical steps for making your career matter to you and fu ture-proofing your career with passion. ...Show more

Stories of Manhood by Steve Biddulph (Editor)

$22.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

The bestselling author of Raising Boys brings together an eclectic range of stories of men's experiencesBy turns powerful, heartbreaking, wise, and funny, these essays and other works of nonfiction break down the narrow stereotypes associated with manhood. contributors include Peter Carey, Bill Bryson, Michael Leunig, Elliot Perlman, Leo Schofield, and Bob Ellis among others. The wide variety of perspectives include an international best-selling author looking back on a loss he ran away from, a widowed father learning to overcome his grief and demonstrate to his sons how to love again, a man caring for his aging father while living on a remote island, a young father having to choose between his sick daughter and the wrath of his boss, and a soldier reflecting on his experiences in East Timor. Written with raw honesty, insight, and humor, these stories reflect the often hidden, emotional depths of men as they face the ups and downs of life. ...Show more

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brene Brown

$30.00 NZD

Category: Self Improvement | Reading Level: General Adult

The #1 New York Times bestseller. 1 million copies sold   From thought leader Bren Brown, a transformative new vision for the way we lead, love, work, parent, and educate that teaches us the power of vulnerability.   "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the stro ng man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; . . . who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly."--Theodore Roosevelt   Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to dare greatly. Based on twelve years of pioneering research, Bren Brown PhD, LMSW, dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage.   Brown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity. She writes: "When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives."   Daring Greatly is not about winning or losing. It's about courage. In a world where "never enough" dominates and feeling afraid has become second nature, vulnerability is subversive. Uncomfortable. It's even a little dangerous at times. And, without question, putting ourselves out there means there's a far greater risk of getting criticized or feeling hurt. But when we step back and examine our lives, we will find that nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous, and hurtful as standing on the outside of our lives looking in and wondering what it would be like if we had the courage to step into the arena--whether it's a new relationship, an important meeting, the creative process, or a difficult family conversation. Daring Greatly is a practice and a powerful new vision for letting ourselves be seen. ...Show more

Stuff That Sucks by Ben Sedley

$32.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement | Series: The\Instant Help Solutions Ser.

Sometimes everything sucks. This unique, illustrated guide will help you move past negative thoughts and feelings and discover what truly matters to you.If you struggle with negative thoughts and emotions, you should know that your pain is real. No one should try to diminish it. Sometimes stuff really d oes suck and we have to acknowledge it. Worry, sadness, loneliness, anger, and shame are big and important, but they can also get in the way of what really matters. What if, instead of fighting your pain, you realized what really matters to you--and put those things first in life? If you did that, maybe your pain wouldn't feel so big anymore. Isn't it worth a try?Stuff That Sucks offers a compassionate and validating guide to accepting emotions, rather than struggling against them. With this book as your guide, you'll learn to prioritize your thoughts, feelings, and values. You'll figure out what you care about the most, and then start caring some more The skills you'll learn are based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Yes, there are a few written exercises, but this isn't a workbook. It's a journey into the stuff that sucks, what makes that sucky stuff suck even more, and how just a few moments each day with the stuff that matters will ultimately transform the stuff that sucks into stuff that is just stuff. Make sense?Maybe you want to be more creative? Or maybe you simply want to do better in school or be a better friend? This book will show you how to focus on what you really care about, so that all that other sucky stuff doesn't seem so, well, sucky anymore. ...Show more