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The Book of Me is a guided journal of self-discovery. It takes readers on a journey inside themselves, helping them explore their mind, their moods, their imagination, their conscience, and how they determine the course of their lives.

A book to offer clarity and guidance when facing the difficult decision of whether your relationship has a future.

An engaging and non-judgemental guide for teenagers, publishing in the wake of major updates to the national Relationships and Sex Education curriculum. This positive, practical and empowering guide tackles sex and relationships in an inclusive and non-judgemental way. Written and illustrated by the award-winning team at The School of Sexuality Education, who deliver expert workshops in UK schools, here is advice, reliable information and reassurance on all the key topics: consent and healthy relationships, sex and sexuality, puberty and periods, mental health and contraception, porn and sexting, and more besides. A much-needed modern equivalent to The Talk , this book is perfectly pitched for teenagers and a brilliant tool for their parents, carers and teachers ... not only supporting all the new RSE curriculum content, but also answering FAQs and busting popular myths.. Created by the winners of the Pamela Sheridan Award for Innovation and Good Practice in RSE

A 15th anniversary collection of The School of Life's most popular andessential essays on self-knowledge, relationships, work and culture.

Simple tools from 60 great thinkers through the ages, to improve your life today

Examining the psychological impact of the way we prepare and eat food, thisthought provoking book explores nutrition for the mind and body.

Filled with wise, therapeutic advice, brought to life through musical language and beautiful illustrations, An Emotional Menagerie is an imaginative and universally appealing way of increasing emotional literacy in children.

An inspiring selection of 100 images offering us hope and comfort, reminding us that we are not alone in our sorrow.

Accessible philosophy for children; a collection of important concepts from 25 famous thinkers, contextualised in relatable everyday scenarios.

A compassionate and hopeful guide to achieving emotional wellbeing.

An exploration of children's literature - from J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan to Young Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe - and the lessons these stories teach about the world around them.

An illustrated guide to emotions that helps children identify and articulate how they are really feeling.

40 images designed to lead you on a journey towards inward exploration of the self.

An examination of the importance of self-knowledge, providing practical exercises to aid self-discovery.

Exploring the enriching elements of religion, this "School Of Life" title highlights how spiritual practices and teachings can enhance a secular lifestyle. It offers accessible insights and inspiration, emphasizing the rewarding aspects of religious traditions that can be integrated into everyday life, fostering personal growth and a deeper sense of meaning.

An essential guide to encourage children to explore, appreciate and benefit from the natural world around them.

A collection of humanity's most inspiring ideas throughout time, bringing perspective to the challenges and wonders of being alive.

On Divorce is the debut title in a new portrait photography series by The School of Life. The photographs and accompanying texts were captured and recorded over two years by British photographer Harry Borden.

A book to inspire closeness and connection, helping people not only to find love but to make it last.

This is a book about everything you were never taught at school. It's about how to understand your emotions, find and sustain love, succeed in your career, fail well and overcome shame and guilt. It's also about letting go of the myth of a perfect life in order to achieve genuine emotional maturity. Written in a hugely accessible, warm and humane style, The School of Life is the ultimate guide to the emotionally fulfilled lives we all long for - and deserve. This book brings together ten years of essential and transformative research on emotional intelligence, with practical topics including: - how to understand yourself - how to master the dilemmas of relationships - how to become more effective at work - how to endure failure - how to grow more serene and resilient.

This collection features 40 carefully chosen photographs and artworks, each paired with insightful essays that explore the theme of confidence. The visual and written pieces work together to inspire and provoke thought, highlighting the various dimensions and expressions of confidence in art and life. The curated selection aims to encourage readers to reflect on their own understanding and experiences of self-assurance.

Focusing on the challenges of navigating romantic changes and setbacks, this philosophical self-help book provides insightful guidance for readers seeking to understand and alleviate emotional pain. Drawing on the expertise of "The School Of Life," it offers practical advice and reflections to help individuals cope with relationship difficulties and foster personal growth in the face of adversity.

A collection of 80 imaginative games and activities designed to engage and entertain without a screen.

A practical guide that explores the roots of procrastination and offers the reader thoughtful advice on the art of managing it.

A therapeutic and consoling workbook with exercises to soothe anxiety and create a state of calm.Most of us long to be a little calmer: too many of our days are lost to agitation and worry, stress and discord. Yet we know that we are at our best when we can manage not to panic and take challenges in our stride.Fortunately, a calm state of mind is not a divine gift. Even those of us starting from a more agitated position can systematically understand and lay claim to it. Too many books on this subject simply explain what it would be like to be calm. This is a workbook that takes us through the practical steps required to actually become calm. It is filled with exercises and prompts that deliver the self-understanding and self-compassion on which true serenity depends. Furthermore, the book invites us to build calming routines into our daily lives so that what we learn can stick with us and change us for the long term.Based on years of The School of Life’s work in the area of anxiety and calm, this is a landmark workbook guaranteed to bring about the calmer state of mind we long for and deserve.

The School of Life has put together an ideal library that can speak helpfully to our individual needs and longings. Ranging across history and drawing on world literature, offering the same essential thing: true friends through the complex places of life with kindness and wisdom.

A guide to emotional healing and living a more self-accepting life by learning to love oneself.

A reassuring guide to navigating the challenges of modern media and staying sane in a world that does not turn off.

A guide to modern times that explores the challenges living in the 21st century can pose to our mental wellbeing.

An in-depth look at a much misunderstood practice, offering a fresh viewpoint on how this science can be a universally effective route to our better selves.

A thought-provoking and practical workbook with exercises to help you discover a career that is truly fulfilling.

A guide to identifying, nurturing and growing our insight and creativity for more effective thinking. We know that our minds are capable of great things because, every now and then, they come out with a very brilliant idea or two. However, our minds are also tantalisingly unpredictable, spending worryingly large stretches of time idling or distracting themselves. This is a book about how to optimise these beautiful yet fitful instruments so that they can more regularly and generously produce the sort of insights and ideas we need to fulfil our potential – and achieve the contentment we deserve. We learn – among other things – how to grasp fragile and flighty thoughts before they disappear through anxiety and fear, at what times of day to try to work and for how long, how to make use of our boredom and instincts – and how to overcome timid and predictable approaches to the largest problems.

A practical guide outlining the benefits of drawing as a therapeutic practice followed by 80 guided drawing exercises as an aid to self-understanding and fulfilment.

A unique, illustrated guide to the world of work, bringing clarity to children'sessential questions on potential future careers.

A selection of unique and beautiful destinations around the world, which offer powerful new perspectives on life.

The book explores the pervasive impact of smartphones on personal relationships and daily life, revealing how they distract us from meaningful connections and experiences. It delves into the consequences on love stories, family dynamics, work, leisure activities, and overall health, highlighting the struggle to find genuine interest beyond the digital realm. Through this lens, it prompts readers to reflect on their own interactions and the value of real-life connections in an increasingly tech-driven world.

This is a book that celebrates the most neglected but valuable emotion we can feel: melancholy. This book carefully collects and interprets a selection of the most universally recognisable melancholy states of mind, and thereby renders us less confused by our precious yet elusive feelings.

An exploration of how the arts relate to our daily lives, and how we can draw on cultural masterpieces to find the answers to our personal dilemmas.

A book to encourage compassion and forgiveness, showing us how we can work towards a better and kinder world.

A practical and definitive guide to arguments in love, teaching us how toargue more effectively.

An outline for a new kind of wedding ceremony free from theology, with new rituals designed to prepare us for modern marriage.

Explores and appreciates the small pleasures found in everyday life.

An intimate look at family life through portrait photography and interviews. schovat popis

A deep knowledge of our natural environment is no longer a vital part of everyday survival, certainly for those of us living in cities and working in weatherproof offices. Unless we have an inherent love of the great outdoors, do we really need to connect with nature? Bestselling author Tristan Gooley believes that real connection, no matter how small, can enrich us as individuals, allowing us to see every living thing in its own intricate network. Offering a host of techniques, he helps us awaken our senses and deepen our understanding of nature's cycles, conflicts and relationships. By cultivating the right mindset we can gain a better appreciation of the world, both indoors and outdoors. One in the new series of books from The School of Life, launched January 2014: How to Age by Anne Karpf How to Develop Emotional Health by Oliver James How to Be Alone by Sara Maitland How to Deal with Adversity by Christopher Hamilton How to Think About Exercise by Damon Young How to Connect with Nature by Tristan Gooley

When trying to deal with our current troubles and anxieties, it can be deeply irritating to be asked to consider our childhoods. They happened so long ago; we can probably barely remember, let alone relate to, the little person we once were. But one of the most powerful explanations for why we may, as adults, be struggling, is that we were denied the opportunity to fully be ourselves in our earliest years. Perhaps we were over-disciplined and cowed, not allowed to be wilful or difficult – and so learnt to tell white lies and people-please. Or perhaps our caregivers were preoccupied or fragile and so we had to assume the role of parent, burying our true needs and desires deep underground. When we thoroughly examine our upbringings, the larger implications for our adult selves are clear to see. Once we understand the roots from which our flaws stem, we can set about correcting the harmful behaviours we mistakenly believe to be innate. This book is a guide to better understanding our younger selves in order to shape who we wish to be in the future. It explores to what extent we can pin our actions in the present to our experiences in the past, and how we might then break free from the learnt patterns of our childhoods.

This book offers a guided questionnaire designed to help readers clarify their needs and desires in a relationship. By engaging with thought-provoking prompts, individuals can gain insight into their preferences, values, and expectations, ultimately leading to more fulfilling connections. It serves as a practical tool for self-reflection and relationship growth, making it ideal for anyone looking to enhance their romantic life.

This is a book that should never fall into the hands of children – for it is filled with the darkest truths about life that might unbearably depress the young. However, for the older ones among us, this is a book full of solace, humour and relief. In a charming, naively illustrated tale, we follow the adventures of Bunny – a version of all of us – as he encounters a series of obstacles we are in some ways liable to recognise from our own lives. Watching poor Bunny, we end up delighted we’re not alone, and perhaps smiling darkly in sympathy with his sorrows. Children might even have the odd peek inside if they dare.

A young woman's journey of self-discovery and finding her voice as she investigates the root of her self-doubt - accompanied throughout by stylish photos.

A practical guide to finding fulfilling work by understanding yourself.

An engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which helps to make sense of today.

Twenty scenarios explaining how to gently deliver a range of life's most difficult messages while causing minimal harm.

A guide to developing the art of finding serenity by understanding the sources of our anxiety and frustrations.

A guide to rediscovering niceness as one of the highest of all human achievements.

A thoughtful exploration of the complex motivations and emotions behindaffairs.

Entertaining advice on how to feel richer at heart.

Many of us are attracted to the idea of marriage and yet feel a bit uncomfortable with some of the rituals that are traditionally associated with the big day. Perhaps the old ceremonies place too much emphasis on the supernatural or else seem out of step with some of the complex realities of contemporary relationships. In response to this dilemma, the School of Life has rethought exactly what the ideal wedding day would consist of and redesigned the entire process from scratch for the use of modern couples. The book begins by proposing new ways of getting prepared for a wedding at a psychological level, suggesting how couples should ready themselves for the often tricky journey ahead and how to think through some of the thorniest issues that beset love. The book then presents an entirely practical and thoughtfully redesigned wedding ceremony, from picking out a suitable venue to suggested vows and readings. Finally, the book offers some ideas for how to approach the start of married life. What follows is a bold rethinking of one of humankind's most important and popular rituals.

An honest and accessible guide to finding light in the darkest of times. This book urges us to reconnect with our more resilient selves, bidding us to recover faith in what is still possible.

Es äußert sich in Zweifeln‚ kleinen und größeren Sorgen und hemmt uns im Alltag: Das Gefühl Angst hat schon zu lange zu viel Macht über uns. Daher ist es höchste Zeit‚ sich diesem starken Gefühl zu stellen‚ um endlich einen ruhigeren‚ mitfühlenderen und unbeschwerten Blick auf unsere Zukunft zu bekommen. Das Team von »The School of Life« erkundet aus philosophischer‚ soziologischer und psychologischer Sicht‚ warum wir Angst haben‚ wie wir sie erleben und was wir tun können‚ wenn sie einen zu großen Einfluss auf unser Leben hat. »The School of Life«‚ das internationale Bildungsprogramm‚ das von Bestsellerautor Alain de Botton gegründet wurde‚ gibt inspirierende Denkanstöße und kluge Impulse für alle‚ die sich nicht mehr von der Angst leiten lassen möchten.

‘Hoe overleef ik de moderne wereld” van Alain de Botton & The School of Life is de ultieme gids voor het navigeren door onze ongewone tijden. Het boek behandelt onze relatie met de nieuwsmedia, onze ideeën over liefde en seks, onze veronderstellingen over geld en onze carrières, onze houding ten opzichte van dieren en de natuur, onze bewondering voor wetenschap en technologie, ons geloof in individualisme en secularisme – en onze verhouding tot rust en eenzaamheid.De moderne wereld heeft ons een reeks buitengewone voordelen en geneugten gebracht, waaronder technologie, medicijnen en entertainment. Maar het kan ook voelen alsof de moderne tijd ons steeds dieper in hebzucht, wanhoop en opwinding dompelt. Zelden heeft de wereld zich meer bevoorrecht gevoeld. Maar tegelijk voelt de mens zich ook bezorgd, woedend en angstig. Als de moderne tijd (gedeeltelijk) als een ziekte gezien kan worden, is een juiste diagnose misschien wel de remedie. Het boek helpt ons om een kalmere, authentiekere, soms luchtigere relatie aan te gaan met de dwaasheden en obsessies van onze tijd.