Phosphorescence: On Awe, Wonder and Things That Sustain You When the World Goes Dark by Julia Baird

$32.99 AUD

Category: Personal Development

A beautiful, intimate and inspiring investigation into how we can find and nurture within ourselves that essential quality of internal happiness - the 'light within' that Julia Baird calls 'phosphorescence' - which will sustain us even through the darkest times. Over the last decade, we have become bett er at knowing what brings us contentment, well-being and joy. We know, for example, that there are a few core truths to science of happiness. We know that being kind and altruistic makes us happy, that turning off devices, talking to people, forging relationships, living with meaning and delving into the concerns of others offer our best chance at achieving happiness. But how do we retain happiness? It often slips out of our hands as quickly as we find it. So, when we are exposed to, or learn, good things, how do we continue to burn with them?And more than that, when our world goes dark, when we're overwhelmed by illness or heartbreak, loss or pain, how do we survive, stay alive or even bloom? In the muck and grit of a daily existence full of disappointments and a disturbing lack of control over many of the things that matter most - finite relationships, fragile health, fraying economies, a planet in peril - how do we find, nurture and carry our own inner, living light - a light to ward off the darkness? Absorbing, achingly beautiful, inspiring and deeply moving, Julia Baird has written exactly the book we need for these times. ...Show more

Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope by Mark Manson

$29.99 AUD

Category: Personal Development

From the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a counterintuitive guide to the problems of hope. We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it’s ever been—we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*cked—the planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to technology, education and communication our ancestors couldn’t even dream of, so many of us come back to an overriding feeling of hopelessness. What’s going on If anyone can put a name to our current malaise and help fix it, it’s Mark Manson. In 2016, Manson published The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, a book that brilliantly gave shape to the ever-present, low-level hum of anxiety that permeates modern living. He showed us that technology had made it too easy to care about the wrong things, that our culture had convinced us that the world owed us something when it didn’t—and worst of all, that our modern and maddening urge to always find happiness only served to make us unhappier. Instead, the “subtle art” of that title turned out to be a bold challenge: to choose your struggle; to narrow and focus and find the pain you want to sustain. The result was a book that became an international phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide while becoming the #1 bestseller in 13 different countries. Now, in Everthing Is F*cked, Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the world around us. Drawing from the pool of psychological research on these topics, as well as the timeless wisdom of philosophers such as Plato, Nietzsche, and Tom Waits, he dissects religion and politics and the uncomfortable ways they have come to resemble one another. He looks at our relationships with money, entertainment and the internet, and how too much of a good thing can psychologically eat us alive. He openly defies our definitions of faith, happiness, freedom—and even of hope itself. With his usual mix of erudition and where-the-f*ck-did-that-come-from humor, Manson takes us by the collar and challenges us to be more honest with ourselves and connected with the world in ways we probably haven’t considered before. It’s another counterintuitive romp through the pain in our hearts and the stress of our soul. One of the great modern writers has produced another book that will set the agenda for years to come. ...Show more

How to Win at Feminism: The Definitive Guide to Having it All-and Then Some! by Reductress

$9.99 AUD

$34.99 (71% off)

Category: Personal Development | Reading Level: very good

Feminism is all about demanding equality and learning to love yourself. But not too much - men hate that! From the writers of Reductress, the subversive, satirical women's magazine read by over 2.5 million visitors a month, comes HOW TO WIN AT FEMINISM: The Definitive Guide to Having It All--And Then So me! This ultimate guide to winning feminism--filled with four-color illustrations, bold graphics, and hilarious photos--teaches readers how to battle the patriarchy better than everybody else. From the herstory of feminism to how to apologize for having it all, readers will learn how to be a feminist at work and at home with tips that include: How to Do More with 33 Cents Less How to Be Sex-Positive Even When You're Bloated How to Love Your Body Even Though Hers Is Better The 9 Circles of Hell for Women Who Don't Help Other Women Designer Handbags to Hold All Your Feminism How to Get Catcalled For Your Personality HOW TO WIN AT FEMINISM is a fresh take on women's rights through the lens of the funniest women in comedy today. With this book as your wo-manual, you'll shatter that glass ceiling once and for all (but you'll still need to clean up the mess). ...Show more

Be The Best U: One Body, One Life - Start Thriving! by CAIRNS, SHARON

$19.95 AUD

Category: Personal Development

Are you being your true self and living your most authentic life?Be the Best U is a simple, inspiring, uplifting and positive guide to being your Best not perfect, just working on bringing out your uniqueness and creating your own best life - no one else's version.Drawn from the author Sharon Cairns own personal life experience and her professonal knowledge as a Kinesiologist. All aspects of life - health, happiness,love, relationships, fear, forgiveness, grief, change,body image, self worth and including our biggest cause of dis-ease in bodies and minds today - stress and anxiety. Believing in you and how to create balance in your daily life is the key! ...Show more

End Of Stories: Waking Up To Self Love by Com Janine

$29.99 AUD

Category: Personal Development

This book has been called 'amazing' and 'a modern day bible'. Even the authors continue to learn and grow from its wisdom. End of Stories: Waking Up to Self-Love is alive, pure, real, heartwarming and engaging (for those who are ready). You'll be taken on a journey through songs (free download provide d), poetry, real-life stories, practical techniques, honesty and timeless wisdom. If you have a genuine deep desire and calling to wake up to who you really are, this book is the perfect mirror to reflect your authentic self. ...Show more

Change Made Easy by KAREN WILSON

$29.95 AUD

Category: Personal Development

Achieve what you have been dreaming about now Imagine... creating better health, relationships and enjoyment of life with ease In 'Change Made Easy' international author, speaker, healer and educator Karen Wilson shares how to make it happen. Over 15 years of knowledge and insights condensed into 3 step s ensures you are ready and able to achieve the changes you desire.You'll discover: The breakthrough 3-step process to make change confidently in any area of your life What it is you really want?... You may be surprised Magic can happen when you align what you want with what you believe Ways to identify and remove blocks that have kept you stuck till now How to harness the power of your mind to create the life of your dreams A passion for exploring, growing and having new experiences A sense of vitality, excitement and purpose when making change "This book is a powerful tool for transformation with easy to follow strategies to create massive change." - Dee Rayson, author and founder of D-Code your Destiny The time for change is now ...Show more

Uncage The Lion Within by ZOE HYDE

$24.95 AUD

Category: Personal Development

Chances are, something deep inside has been calling to you for a long time, you've just been too afraid to listen. Instead of dulling this voice by latching onto short-term problems and temporary fixes, why don't you stop and listen to what you have been searching for all along? We all have the answer to what brings us happiness, and it doesn't come from the latest diet, materialistic possession, or number on the scales. It comes from finding our true north, and following the calling of our inner lion. In essence, your inner lion is your authentic self. The version of you who knows what she wants, who embraces fear, who challenges the status quo, and who paves her own path. Allowing your inner lion to shine comes from finally being honest about what you want, following your purpose, creating better habits, and refusing to listen to fear and judgement from yourself or those around you. We all have the power to create a meaningful and fulfilled life; we just need to find the courage to unlock the cage and let our true selves shine. ...Show more

Ultralearning - Seven Strategies for Mastering Hard Skills and Getting Ahead by Scott Young

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$32.99 (69% off)

Category: Personal Development

Multi-talented author, programmer and entrepreneur Scott Young has learnt four new languages and taught himself the entire four-year MIT curriculum for computer science all within a year. How? By using these seven life-changing ultralearning techniques designed for people, like him, who want to stand ap art. Learning has never been easy, perhaps, because it has never been made easy. Scott Young has observed the passive learning subculture, redesigning it for those who want to accomplish more with his seven principles behind every successful ultralearning project. Whether the goal is to be fluent in a language (or ten languages), earn the equivalent of a college degree in a fraction of the time, or learn multiple skills to build a product or business from the ground up, the principles in Ultralearning will guide you to success. Scott's achievements make one thing clear; it is not what you learn, but how you learn that promises success. And, the best way to learn is not just to learn, but to ultralearn. Both inspiring and practical, this personalised account is a vital read for any driven learner. ...Show more

How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations by Max Lucado

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$25.99 (61% off)

Category: Personal Development

Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living by Glennon Doyle

$35.00 AUD

Category: Personal Development

There is a voice of longing inside each woman. We strive so mightily to be good: good partners, daughters, mothers, employees and friends. We hope all this striving will make us feel alive. Instead, it leaves us feeling weary, stuck, overwhelmed and underwhelmed. We look at our lives and wonder: Wasn't it all supposed to be more beautiful than this? We quickly silence that question, telling ourselves to be grateful, hiding our discontent - even from ourselves. For many years, Glennon Doyle denied her own discontent. Then, while speaking at a conference, she looked at a woman across the room and fell instantly in love. Three words flooded her mind: There She Is. At first, Glennon assumed these words came to her from on high. But she soon realised they had come to her from within. This was her own voice - the one she had buried beneath decades of numbing addictions, cultural conditioning and institutional allegiances. This was the voice of the girl she had been before the world told her who to be. Glennon decided to stop abandoning herself and to instead abandon the world's expectations of her. She stopped being good so she could be free. She stopped pleasing and started living. Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a galvanising wake-up call. It is the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. It is also the story of how each of us can begin to trust ourselves enough to set boundaries, make peace with our bodies, honour our anger and heartbreak, and unleash our truest, wildest instincts. Untamed shows us how to be brave. And, as Glennon insists, 'The braver we are, the luckier we get.'   ...Show more

Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope : REMAINDER by Mark Manson

$14.99 AUD

$29.99 (50% off)

Category: Personal Development

From the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a counterintuitive guide to the problems of hope. We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it’s ever been—we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*cked—the planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to technology, education and communication our ancestors couldn’t even dream of, so many of us come back to an overriding feeling of hopelessness. What’s going on If anyone can put a name to our current malaise and help fix it, it’s Mark Manson. In 2016, Manson published The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, a book that brilliantly gave shape to the ever-present, low-level hum of anxiety that permeates modern living. He showed us that technology had made it too easy to care about the wrong things, that our culture had convinced us that the world owed us something when it didn’t—and worst of all, that our modern and maddening urge to always find happiness only served to make us unhappier. Instead, the “subtle art” of that title turned out to be a bold challenge: to choose your struggle; to narrow and focus and find the pain you want to sustain. The result was a book that became an international phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide while becoming the #1 bestseller in 13 different countries. Now, in Everthing Is F*cked, Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the world around us. Drawing from the pool of psychological research on these topics, as well as the timeless wisdom of philosophers such as Plato, Nietzsche, and Tom Waits, he dissects religion and politics and the uncomfortable ways they have come to resemble one another. He looks at our relationships with money, entertainment and the internet, and how too much of a good thing can psychologically eat us alive. He openly defies our definitions of faith, happiness, freedom—and even of hope itself. With his usual mix of erudition and where-the-f*ck-did-that-come-from humor, Manson takes us by the collar and challenges us to be more honest with ourselves and connected with the world in ways we probably haven’t considered before. It’s another counterintuitive romp through the pain in our hearts and the stress of our soul. One of the great modern writers has produced another book that will set the agenda for years to come. ...Show more

Happy As: Why the Quest for Happiness Is Making Us Miserable by Lisa Portolan

$9.99 AUD

$29.99 (66% off)

Category: Personal Development

A fascinating and fresh insight into the idea of happiness in the digital age