Books by Vanessa King

Improve your mental health by finding joy, gratitude and happiness in everyday things.We have so many good things in our lives and yet much of the time we fail to notice them. But taking the time to think about the small, everyday things that bring us joy and make us thankful can have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing. What better way to boost your mood than to spend time listing all the good things around you? Where are the places that you feel most at peace? What music brings you joy? Who are the people who have made a positive difference in your life? What challenges have you overcome and helped grow your resilience? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and more, then this may be the book for you.In this beautifully illustrated book, over 75 lists guide you on the path to a happier life, including quick lists to help create mindful moments throughout your day and action prompts to further your positivity journey.Choose a list at random or work through them one by one. Whenever you're in need of a boost, you can come back and add new things or remind yourself of encouraging thoughts and reminders you've written. List Happy is the perfect way to take time out for yourself, focus on the here and now, and remember all the good things in life.Explore the pages of this lovely book of lists and discover:- Charming, colourful illustrations will appeal to a wide age range including teenagers/older children- Encouraging thoughts/suggestions and reminders to slow down and appreciate what's in front of you- Varied layout form of lists provides variety and differentiates book from the competitionCombining the popular list journaling format with the theme of slowing down and appreciating the little things, coupled with beautiful artworks to decorate each and every list, List Happy is the perfect self-purchase or gift for a friend or family member of any age, looking to boost their mood, increase optimisim and banish negative thoughts, alongside anyone who considers journalling beneficial for personal development and well-being.

Description 'Some Souls live on forever' tackles the traumatic circumstances surrounding the death of a close friend. Jessica, a young teenage girl returns home from holiday to discover that her best friend Blake has been killed, having been knocked down by a car. The story examines the rollercoaster of emotions that Jessica feels. She initially is overcome by complete shock and denial. Once accepting what has happened, this moves to anger and grief, Jessica desperately craving for Blake to return. Along her journey of dealing with the sadness, readers are introduced to the inspirational strength of Jessica, who manages to find a new inner source of positivity. This happens when Jessica begins seeing her life in a new perspective, realising that there is hope after Blake has gone. She begins believing that although Blake has been taken away, his soul lives on through the memory that she holds of him in her heart. This means that every time she thinks of him and the influence he had on her life, it causes her to begin living her life more fully and completely. This is why the story is so named, 'Some souls live on forvever,' as Blake's soul lives on through the influence he has on Jessica's life from that point onwards.

A practical guide to understanding happiness and how to be happier - at home, in the office and in your community.