'Emma has a unique way of cutting through to the heart of the issues we all face day-in-day-out. There isn't another book out there like this and it should be a mandatory read for anyone with a brain.' - Anna Whitehouse, founder of Mother Pukka
In this warm, wise book, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn (Instagram's @thepsychologymum) introduces her proven and practical tools for taking care of your mental and emotional wellbeing every day.
Using her trademark illustrations, Dr Hepburn (aka @thepsychologymum) shines a welcome ray of light into the neglected corners of your brain. From identifying what triggers unhappy thoughts to overcoming the fear of making mistakes, A Toolkit for Modern Life will help you to cultivate positive habits and feel more confident, happier and in tune with yourself.
* Call out and manage feelings of imposter syndrome* Answer back to your inner critic* Become aware of and monitor your emotional capacity* Spot unhelpful thoughts and develop more helpful patterns of thinking* Understand how the emotions cycle affects you* Identify what triggers anxiety for you and how to intercept it* Overcome the fear of making mistakes* Spot and call out your 'catastrophizing'* Identify and disarm social media comparisons* Align your decisions and actions with your core values* Assemble your own mental health toolkit for life
Read MoreEmma Hepburn makes hard scary things feel simpler, and for that I thank her enormously. Her incredible book is going to do the same for so many people. Read this book, feel better, then pass it on. - Emma GannonEmma has a unique way of cutting through to the heart of the issues we all face day-in-day-out. There isn't another book out there like this and it should be a mandatory read for anyone with a brain. - Anna Whitehouse, founder of Mother PukkaThis is a fabulous book for anyone who struggles with feeling guilty and overwhelmed by life. It will help you learn how to deal with those emotions in a positive and practical way and in turn be much kinder to yourself. - Kate Kirby, author of Hurrah for Gin'Emma is relatable, practical and knowledgeable - making her the perfect guide to help you navigate life whilst safeguarding your mental health. - Gemma Bray, author of The Organised Mum MethodEmma has an amazing talent for making evidence-based psychology easy to understand and simple to put into practice. - Dr Jessamy Hibberd, author of The Imposter CureI have been waiting for the day when a psychologist made psychology not only accessible but fun. Emma has done exactly that with this book. - Dr Soph, Clinical Psychologist and Yoga TeacherIn a world of white noise it is often hard to hear - or even find - the mental health support you need. Emma has a unique way of cutting through to the heart of the issues we all face day-in-day-out. There isn't another book out there like this and it should be a mandatory read for anyone with a brain.Emma helped me understand my own thoughts in a way that resulted in me becoming much more compassionate towards myself. She makes hard scary things feel simpler, and for that I thank her enormously. Her incredible book is going to do the same for so many people. Read this book, feel better, then pass it on.