Running Stress

There's no other book like this. Longtime running writer Scott Douglas marshals expert advice (including his own, cultivated from more than 100,000 miles of personal experience), and a growing body of scientific research to show how running can make us happier. How? Everyone knows that running builds stronger muscles and a healthier heart; science now shows it also helps develop a healthier brain. For those struggling with depression and anxiety, a consistent running routine can enhance the mental-health benefits of talk therapy, antidepressants, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Through a radical new approach to manifesting the life of your dreams, subconscious breakthrough coach Haley Hoffman Smith empowers you to embrace the potential within your own mind to unlock magical change in your world. “Prepare to have your life changed.” —Kathrin Zenkina, Manifestation...

Life should be filled with joy, and you should have the energy to receive it… Discover how to get it back! Do you ever have moments when exhaustion hits you so hard that you feel utterly drained? Do you feel like you’re running on fumes and no amount of rest is ever enough? Have you noticed that you’re feeling less joy in the things that used to bring you pleasure? Perhaps you think you should be able to push through—after all, it seems like everyone else can. But here’s the truth: They can’t.

You know the feeling. Staring at the ceiling, scrolling on your phone, telling yourself "just five more minutes." The laundry pile is a monument to your inertia, and your big goals feel like they belong to someone else. You're waiting for a lightning bolt of motivation that never comes, leaving you stuck, exhausted, and running on fumes. What if you're not broken? What if you're just trying to run on the wrong kind of fuel? The Unfinished Engine isn't another high-octane "hustle harder" guide. It’s a compassionate and refreshingly honest look at why we get stuck and how to find our way back.

You’re working harder than ever, so why does the finish line keep moving further away? It’s time to stop blaming yourself for a system that was redesigned without your input and finally learn how to stop the slide. Millions of hardworking people feel it every single day, but they rarely say it out loud: something in the economy simply doesn't add up anymore. You wake up early, you work the long hours, you take on the extra responsibilities, and you follow every rule you were ever taught about "success." Yet, despite doing everything right, the finish line feels like it’s being dragged...

Why are the most capable, intelligent individuals in the 21st Century running on empty? If you are a high-achiever who is consistently "crushing it" at work while feeling completely crushed inside, you aren't alone. You are experiencing the defining public health crisis of our time: The Burnout Epidemic. In Running on Empty, acclaimed author Brendah Ndebele exposes the "Curse of the 21st Century"—a toxic collision of hustle culture, weaponised technology, and the total collapse of boundaries. This isn't just another book on stress management; it is a diagnostic framework and a tactical ...

A welcoming guide to using magical craft and tarot as tools in a sobriety journey—whether you have been sober for years, are trying to quit, are sober-curious, or are simply interested in reassessing your relationship with alcohol. Growing numbers of people are exploring the transformative...

Can enlightenment be found at the office? From the co-author of Buddha's Diet comes another book that shows how the wisdom of Buddha can apply to our modern lives -- this time exploring how Buddha's guidance can help us navigate the perils of work life. Without setting foot in an office, Buddha...

Ever wondered if you could run a half marathon? What it could add to your life, and how it could impact positively on your physical and mental health? Or maybe you have already run one (or maybe even a few) but it feels like the distance is out of your reach again because the challenges of life seem too overwhelming to add yet another thing to your plate? Dare you dream of such a thing? What if committing to and training for the 13.1-mile race distance was the ultimate act of self-care for us busy women? What if by putting your own needs first for a change, taking back some control, and ...

In this upbeat "reset" guide from the author of Sober Curious, a leading voice in the new sobriety movement walks through 100 days of discovering the joys of an alcohol-free lifestyle. Ruby Warrington's 2019 book Sober Curious was an illuminating conversation starter that asked you to consider...

This perfect gift for runners delves into the positive effect of running therapy, including anxiety relief and reduced stress by focusing on the meditative nature of exercise. This running workbook allows you to practice mindfulness in your everyday routine, whether you prefer an afternoon...

From stress-induced symptom searching and "miracle cures" to the wellness fads filling your social media timeline, health journalist Casey Gueren digs into why we're so anxious about our health and how to separate medical facts from fiction. Surrounded by “health hacks” and clickbait...

For kids ages 8 to 12, this is an accessible and fun meditation and mindfulness how-to book filled with full-color illustrations, written by Mallika Chopra and with a foreword by Deepak Chopra. Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide written by none other...

Mindfulness meets the modern world with this collection of tongue-in-cheek chants for those daily moments that drive us insane. For all of us who've crammed yoga, meditation, and self-care into our lives, there's just one thing missing on our daily slog toward serenity: a laugh. With...

Stop Searching and Start Living Are you at the end of your tether? Maybe you’ve tried meditation, mindfulness, journaling, de-cluttering, chanting or a five-step miracle cure for burnout. Or maybe you just haven’t had the mental strength to try anything. You’re besieged by stress, overthinking and gnawing anxiety. Despite the shelves of books on stress management that abound, has anything succeeded in bringing you inner peace? Probably not. What if calm isn’t something you achieve, but something you receive—when you practice the art of letting go? This book reveals a gentle yet ...

The Burnout Breakthrough is the first motivation book created explicitly for exhausted high achievers. Unlike other books that demand more energy you don't have, this revolutionary guide shows you how to rebuild your drive using gentle, science-backed strategies that work even when you're depleted.

In this book you will find: Excellent tips and advice to sustain and increase your motivation for your fitness regime. The number one change in your mindset that will eliminate the crazy weight fluctuations most people consider normal. Common excuses that if tolerated and spoken, will deprive you of the lifestyle you deserve. How to identify triggers that can rob you of months and months of hard work and smash them like ceramic plates at a Greek wedding.