'There's no book I know of that will have such a profound effect on your body' Farrah Storr, Head Of Writer Partnerships, Substack UK and Europe, Former Editor of Elle UK and Cosmopolitan 'A calm, non-woo-woo, essential read for anyone who is simply juggling too many of life's balls' Marianne Jones, Writer and Podcaster, Former Editor of Telegraph Magazine, Stella & Grazia 'A charming, jargon-free guide to understanding your body and finding a calmer way to be' Susan Riley, Head of Brand, Stylist Our increasingly frantic lifestyles make it difficult to slow down and listen to what our bodies are telling us, paying attention only when they are broken. Soothe brings you back to balance, explaining the workings of your nervous system and helping you restore calm by physically releasing held stresses. Somatic educator Nahid de Belgeonne will teach you how to: - Cultivate interoception, the crucial body-sensing ability - Breathe to maximise your oxygen intake for improved body function - Move from your bones for an integrated mind and body - Understand and use the healing power of touch - Combine rest with restful action using your circadian and ultradian rhythms - Nourish your nervous system with food and nature - Deeply connect with yourself, others and the ground beneath your feet A freeing and revolutionary approach to bodily tranquility, Soothe will completely change the way you breathe, move and care for your overworked nervous system.

Over the past 20 years, Jim Brickman has quietly amassed a huge following as a contemporary pianist. Fans continually reach out to let him know that his soothing sounds have helped them handle a wide spectrum of life's challenges and events, from a father-daughter wedding dance to delivering a baby to enduring chemotherapy. Brickman's listeners trust his music to deal with a crisis, find peace, rekindle romance, or simply relax. They want advice that's uncomplicated and relatable and incorporates the healing powers of music, inspiration, and even a prayer or two to deal with tough times or just unwind. Soothe is a collection of light spiritual and practical advice that mirrors the way it feels to listen to Brickman's music. Sharing easy ways to limit stress and find soothing moments, the book spans a range of ideas organized by theme--Soothe Your Heart, Soothe Your Space, Soothe Your Mind--tapping a range of mind, body, and spirit experts. Brickman takes readers on a journey as he explores the benefits of deep breathing, clean eating habits, and even creating a more organized space. Soothe offers readers a compendium of his best advice, sharing what really works in a quest toward a calmer, happier life.

Do you or someone you love suffer from "bad nerves"? •Denise is constantly on edge. She's convinced something bad is going to happen. •Ruth will drive an hour out of her way to avoid driving over a bridge. When she has to do it, her chest thumps, her heart starts racing, and she breaks out in a sweat. She's beginning to think she shouldn't leave her house. •Bernice hasn't slept in two months for fear that the witch is going to ride her again. What do these women have in common? They are struggling with crippling anxiety disorders. Thousands of Black women suffer from anxiety. What's worse is that many of us have been raised to believe we are Strong Black Women and that seeking help shows weakness. So we often turn to dangerous quick fixes that only exacerbate the problem -- like overeating and drug and alcohol abuse -- or we deny that we have problems at all. In Soothe Your Nerves, Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett explains which factors can contribute to anxiety, panic, and fear in Black women and offers a range of healing methods that will help you or a loved one reclaim your life. Here finally is a blueprint for understanding and overcoming anxiety from a psychological, spiritual, and Black perspective.

When you engage in expressions of love and peace, comfort and joy, and understanding and acknowledgement, you change the world. And when you take the time to honor the events of your life with rituals and acknowledge everyday blessings with gratitude, you soothe your spirit. In this motivating collection, simple ceremonies from energy healer Becky Burns help you unearth and release the thoughts that keep you from realizing your goals and will help you cultivate the energy you need to more fully enjoy your life. Guided by the four elements-fire, earth, water, and air-Burns gives you the practical tools and encouragement you need to develop blessings, affirmations, and rituals that fit your unique situation, schedule, and personality. She guides you through ceremonies for: Expressing gratitude to affirm life's gifts Clearing energy, establishing intention, and expanding abundance Reflecting on nature's cycles Comforting the spirit through challenges Impacting global healing and peace For novice and experienced seekers alike, Soothe the Spirit is your trusted guide to developing a powerful personal practice of giving thanks, focusing the mind, and nourishing your soul.

Author Rev. Margaret Vredeveld knows firsthand the sorrow and anguish of a loved one's passing. In April of 2001, her youngest daughter, Sheri Joy, died at the age of twenty-eight of ovarian cancer. During that time, Vredeveld served as her daughter's spiritual guide while continuing to pastor her congregation; she soon came to realize that she had come to a better understanding of difficult times her parishioners faced. In Soothe Your Soul, Vredeveld shares a host of meditations to help people navigate some of life's most painful moments. Based on her personal life experiences and complemented with Scripture readings and songs, the meditations address a variety of topics, including conflict, confusion, gossip, hostility, self-doubt, anger, depression, and the death of a loved one. Filled with words to calm the spirit and uplift the heart, Soothe Your Soul offers reflections and teachings to guide people through some of life's most trying times and experiences.

This book may be the beginning of a new lifestyle journey for you. Hello, my name is Kerrie, over the past 10 years I have created a more joyful life for myself. I discovered there is much more to life by becoming interested in my emotional health. I have filled my life up with new habits and beliefs that serve me in a positive way and I have learned to “Soothe my own Soul” rather than believe that someone or something outside of me will do this. 10 years ago I considered I had a normal life, everything was ok, my kids were healthy, I had a decent job, I enjoyed life most of the time, at that time I didn’t realise that there was so much more to life. In this book I will take you on a journey of self discovery, I will share many stories of my life and what those stories mean to me. I will introduce you to some incredible self help techniques and teach you how to use them to create a life filled with love, peace, joy and gratitude. As I discovered more about myself and my life kept getting better, I wanted to share with others how they could also discover a new life for themselves. I am now trained in many modalities, I have a Diploma in Holistic Counselling, specialising in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Life and Health Coaching using hypnotherapy, timeline therapy and many more techniques. I love helping people realise that they can too change their life for the better, the look on peoples faces is priceless when they discover they have the ability to create the life they desire. This is your invitation to join me on this amazing physical and emotional journey called life.

Victoria Chae Wiser, faced with her second tragedy, must make a decision of whether she should faithfully trust her heart's desire by allowing herself to love again or give up on love all together protecting her heart from, yet another, horrifying tragedy that could ultimately scar for life and shatter her heart in a million pieces. In choosing to love again, she opens her heart up for the ultimate unexpectation of marrying into a family that caused her first tragedy to occur years ago. Furthermore, if she decides to shelter her heart from all possible love or heartache, she will never know the underlying reason for how her first misfortune started and why! Victoria''s love for Camden, Maine retires her to the beach home of her dreams where a second heartbreak occurs leaving her hopeless. Chet McQuade comes into her life to help rebuild her heart when their love overwhelms the fact that Chet relates to the first catastrophe in her life. This page-turner will allow you to laugh, fall in love, cry from the intense emotions, and grow attached to the characters and their stories. Victoria and Bruce Wiser were the happiest couple in the harbour. Nevertheless, one day, Bruce is gone from her life in just moments, and she has to start her life all over again. Her past instilled in her thoughts daily because of the tragedy that occurred during their marriage, but it seems to help her new life blossom as she begins her next chapter of life on Sade Lane's Harbor. A beginning with the most enduring relationship imaginable develops so tastefully like wine over the years. The emotions throughout this story are overwhelmingly preserved.

Food has the power to temporarily alleviate stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring us comfort when we need it most. It's no wonder experts estimate that 75 percent of overeating is triggered by our emotions, not physical hunger. The good news is you can instead soothe yourself through dozens of mindful activities that are healthy for both body and mind. Susan Albers, author of Eating Mindfully, now offers 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, a collection of mindfulness skills and practices for relaxing the body in times of stress and ending your dependence on eating as a means of coping with difficult emotions. You'll not only discover easy ways to soothe urges to overeat, you'll also learn how to differentiate emotion-driven hunger from healthy hunger. Reach for this book instead of the refrigerator next time you feel the urge to snack-these alternatives are just as satisfying!

In this much-anticipated follow-up to 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, renowned nutrition expert and New York Times best-selling author of Eat Q, Susan Albers delivers fifty more highly effective ways to help you soothe yourself without eating—leading to a healthier, happier life! If you’re an emotional overeater, you may turn to food to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But, over time, overeating can cause weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health problems. In 50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, you’ll find fifty more mindful and healthy activities to help you replace your need to overeat. Based in popular mindfulness practices, this book will show you how to slow down and be present during mealtime so that you end up making healthier choices. In addition, the activities in the book—such as yoga, aromatherapy, and breathing exercises—will help you gain a greater overall sense of well-being and appreciation for your body. If you’re ready to stop using food as an emotional crutch, and start feeling healthy, happy, and truly fulfilled, this book offers fifty more ways!

"A dark comedy from one of Mexico's most acclaimed dramatists. Set in Paris in the 1940's. Fact and fiction intertwine to tell a story of complicated love, artistic obsession and murder. Gustave - a fan of Joyce's Ulysses - is an unsuccessful writer; Marie is undeniably in love with him. Together they stalk Samuel Beckett to protect him and ensure that his masterpiece is completed."--Page 4 of cover