Mental Comfort

An instant New York Times Bestseller! The new uplifting book from Matt Haig, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library, for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of a little encouragement. Named by The Washington Post as one of...

Theo Everyone thinks I’m fine. The jokes, the parties, and the way I light up the locker room are all part of the show I put on. It’s a mask I’ve learned to wear well, because if anyone ever found out the truth about my brother and the panic attacks I can barely keep under control, I would be risking more than just my place on the team. And then there’s Seth. He’s the new transfer defenseman with a constant scowl and a stare that sees too much. I thought he couldn’t stand me, but then one time, after a panic spiral, he doesn’t walk away.... Seth I didn’t transfer to make ...

Ares Lambert has everything to prove. Kicked out by his family for being gay, he transfers to Willowreach University, ready to rebuild his life and his game. Fast, fierce, and unafraid to speak his truth, Ares is a wildfire nobody on the team knows how to handle. Damien Templeton is the golden boy captain with a perfect public image and a private war with trauma, triggered by his demanding father. Closeted and haunted, Damien believes no one could ever want the real him, so he hides behind his skill and cold perfection. When the coach forces them to room together, the ice between them ...

If you regularly eat when you're not truly hungry, choose unhealthy comfort foods, or eat beyond fullness, something is out of balance. The good news is that the brain can be rewired for optimal emotional health. When Food Is Comfort presents a breakthrough mindfulness practice called inner nurturing, a comprehensive, step-by-step program developed by an author who was herself an emotional eater.

In Life After Suicide, Jennifer Ashton opens up completely for the first time, hoping that her experience and words can inspire those faced with the unthinkable to persevere. Part memoir and part comforting guide that incorporates the latest insights from researchers and health professionals, Life After Suicide is both a call to arms against this dangerous, devastating epidemic, and an affecting story of personal grief and loss. In addition, Dr. Ashton includes stories from others who have survived the death of a loved one by their own hand.

It is a strange paradox that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learned while we are at our lowest. But then we never think about food more than when we are hungry, and we never think about life rafts more than when we are thrown overboard. The Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better.

You weren’t born lost—you were trained to be. From school to society, you were conditioned to obey, not question. To stay small, agreeable, and quiet. 30 Truths To Learn Now or Regret Later is a blunt, unsentimental dismantling of that programming. No fluff. No inspirational filler. Just 30 brutal truths you’ll either face now—or regret later. This isn’t self-help wrapped in affirmation. It’s a psychological crowbar prying open the beliefs that limit you. Every chapter strips down a socially accepted lie: that pain is bad, that support is unconditional, that doing everything ...

"Albert," the neighbor said, "your mom needs you to come home." That's how it began for Albert Hsu when his father died. Anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide experiences tremendous shock and trauma. What follows is a confusing mix of emotions - anger, guilt, grief, and despair.

This essential guide, written by an expert in pediatric pain management, is the practical, accessible, and comprehensive resource that families and caregivers have been waiting for. It offers in-the-moment strategies for managing a child’s pain along with expert advice for fostering long-term comfort and is the foremost resource for parents and caregivers seeking ways to help their child increase comfort and overcome chronic pain.

Are you struggling with depression? Are you struggling with feelings of sadness or hopelessness? Do you want to take charge of your mental health and reduce the impact of depression on your life? If so, the 30 Days to Reduce Depression mindfulness workbook may be just what you need. This comprehensive workbook provides a 30-day program that includes daily mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, and guided self-reflection. Through a series of targeted exercises and prompts, you will learn to identify negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to ...

The Mindset Book Bundle will serve as a helpful guide for those people at cross-roads between surviving the past and claiming a whole new approach to life. In this book, not only are you going to learn how the power of optimism can change your life, but you will also learn how to accept life’s limitations without surrendering to them. You are in control of your own happiness, and this book will show you how to ignore the negative mindset and focus yourself daily on positive thinking! The Mindset Book Bundle will show you: • Affirmations you can practice to wake up on a positive note ...

The Ultimate Guide to Cancer Self-Care Comfort Routines, Journaling Prompts, and Simple Tools for Everyday Strength This is your compassionate companion through the emotional and physical challenges of cancer. Whether you are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or adjusting to life after therapy, this book offers gentle guidance to help you feel supported and in control. You will find comfort in practical routines that nurture both body and mind. Discover the power of small daily actions, reflective journaling prompts, soothing self-care techniques, hydration support, and the calming ...

Does your lacking confidence hold you back? Do you struggle with social anxiety? Can’t remember the last time you went out and started a conversation with somebody? The good thing is, you’re not alone. An estimated 15 million adults in the US suffer from social anxiety or shyness. This volume is the go-to guide in becoming a master in the art of social interaction and freeing yourself from anxiety. There’s no gimmicks, extensive therapy or wacky techniques, it simply breaks down each vital component and will give you the confidence you need.

Too many companies limit their strategic thinking by focusing on what they already know how to do. Executives are expected to set concrete objectives and create detailed, step-by-step plans to reach them. This approach may satisfy short-term considerations like quarterly earnings reports, but it produces modest innovation and evolutionary development at best. As a result, the business can find itself in a performance plateau that it cannot seem to break out of.

If you have (1) felt massive relief at cancelled plans, (2) had mild to huge annoyance in huge gatherings of strangers, and (3) want to figure out how to socialize better and more effectively without social fatigue, this book is for you - written by someone exactly like you. The Introvert Survival Guide is going to shed light on exactly how you function, and how to use your tendencies to your advantage.

Depression and suicide aren't just a worldwide epidemic, they also hit home. With over 350 million people suffering from depression and an estimated one million Americans attempting suicide each year, most of us have been affected by this terrible plague - or perhaps struggle with it ourselves. How can we help those who feel they have no hope? In this moving fictional account, a caring bystander tries to convince a suicidal young man that his life has value and he has much to live for. Through their conversation, you will discover why we all have great worth, everyone has a reason.

Every morning you wake up it feels like someone else is out there to hit you with an all-new level of stress and pressure. The teenage years shouldn’t be like this—and you have the power to change it! You have to be the best in class and in extracurricular activities. You need to be the model child for your parents and the rock for your friends. You should dress the part, have the followers, and do it all with a smile!

Nikki's life, once ordinary and content as a single mother and a professional working with prisoners, takes an unexpected turn. Violence in the confines of a maximum-security prison leaves her navigating the obstacles of Complex PTSD. With candid vulnerability, Nikki invites listeners into her world of triggers, flashbacks, and dissociation, along with lingering fears that many find incomprehensible.

That magic diet, detox, flush, or pill that promises a 10-pound weight loss in a week is tempting, isn't it? We know it won't last—and wonder if it works—and yet when you find yourself staring longingly into the refrigerator for comfort or stress relief, start a diet with good intentions but lose focus, reach your goal and then yo-yo back up or gain even more weight, it's not hunger driving you.

Discover the Transformative Power of Quilting—One Stitch at a Time In Comfort in Every Seam, author and lifelong quilter Debbie M. invites readers into the heartwarming, healing, and inspiring world of quilting. More than a craft, quilting becomes a lifeline—offering mental clarity, physical wellness, emotional resilience, and rich connections that last a lifetime. Through thoughtful reflections, uplifting stories, and cozy truths, this book explores how quilting: Relieves stress and promotes mindfulness Builds meaningful community and lifelong friendships Offers a creative outlet for ...