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Drawing on the latest research and practical brain-training techniques, \u003ci\u003eThe Upside of Stress\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to do stress better, to improve your health and resilience, focus your energy, build relationships and boost courage. Rethink stress, and watch your life change for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56222747197813,"sku":"9780091955267","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780091955267_5b16f23c-ce39-4292-a02d-a383f2bea50a.jpg?v=1786011145"},{"product_id":"joy-of-movement","title":"The Joy of Movement","description":"\u003cb\u003eN\u003cb\u003eow in paperback. The bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Willpower Instinct\u003c\/i\u003e introduces a surprising science-based book that doesn't tell us why we \u003ci\u003eshould\u003c\/i\u003e exercise but instead shows us how to fall in love with movement.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, yet many of us feel it's a chore. But, as Kelly McGonigal reveals, it doesn't have to be. Movement can and should be a source of joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough her trademark blend of science and storytelling, McGonigal draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, as well as memoirs, ethnographies, and philosophers. She shows how movement is intertwined with some of the most basic human joys, including self-expression, social connection, and mastery--and why it is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcGonigal tells the stories of people who have found fulfillment and belonging through running, walking, dancing, swimming, weightlifting, and more, with examples that span the globe, from Tanzania, where one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes on the planet live, to a dance class at Juilliard for people with Parkinson's disease, to the streets of London, where volunteers combine fitness and community service, to races in the remote wilderness, where athletes push the limits of what a human can endure. 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Readers will learn what they can do in their own lives and communities to harness the power of movement to create happiness, meaning, and connection.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57481411658101,"sku":"9780525534129","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780525534129.jpg?v=1786089671"},{"product_id":"yoga-for-pain-relief","title":"Yoga For Pain Relief","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's no secret that yoga increases muscular flexibility and strength, but you may not know that yoga is a proven treatment for back pain, knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other chronic pain conditions. Yoga also helps to ease the stress, anxiety, and depression that can create and reinforce pain, making you feel more comfortable in both your mind and your body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by a yoga instructor and former chronic pain sufferer, \u003cb\u003eYoga for Pain Relief\u003c\/b\u003e is packed with gentle postures and practical strategies for ending pain. This complete mind-body tool kit for healing also includes deep relaxation practices drawn from the yogic tradition and psychological techniques for helping you make peace with your body and dissolve pain. As the ancient practice of yoga releases the hold that chronic pain has over your life, you will begin to feel more like yourself again\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57484376932725,"sku":"9781572246898","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781572246898.jpg?v=1786266448"},{"product_id":"joy-is-a-risk-worth-taking","title":"Joy is a Risk Worth Taking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if joy isn't something you have to wait for, but something you can choose? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this paradigm-shifting book, bestselling author and renowned psychologist Kelly McGonigal reveals why joy is one of our core existential resources. Research shows that joy gives life meaning, and helps us feel hope and closeness to others. But in spite of its clear benefits, there is a tension underlying our experience of joy. We may resist joy because it feels like a warning that something bad is going to happen next. Or, we may not let ourselves embrace a moment of uplift because it feels frivolous or too fleeting to trust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeaving together personal storytelling with insights from psychology, neuroscience, and medicine, McGonigal offers tangible ways we can overcome these obstacles. You'll discover:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The three main functions of joy and how it works in the brain\u003cbr\u003e- The joyful experiences that light you up\u003cbr\u003e- How to counteract joy dampening, or our tendency to avoid positive emotions\u003cbr\u003e- 20 \"joy experiments\" you can begin implementing into your life today\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoy is a spark people feel in small moments, but its powerful effects are long. McGonigal offers practical ways we can shift our focus toward creating joy, savouring it, sharing it, and celebrating it. 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