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Slow down and enjoy life's special moments!Moments of Comfort: Embracing the Joy in Life's Simple Pleasures is a beautifully illustrated book that delivers the little moments of warmth, reassurance, hope, and optimism that every so often, is just what you need to get through the day.The perfect antidote to a difficult day or a long week, Moments of Comfort explains why the small pleasures and shots of joy are so important and offers advice, perspectives, insights, and ideas into how you can include them in your everyday life.In this book, you'll get: Practical ideas and insights into how you can take advantage of more of life's simple pleasures Guidance on how you can find more peace, encouragement, and connection in the world around you Advice on finding the strength to keep going through the difficulties, challenges and tough times in life Ideal for anyone looking for some encouragement and enjoyment in their life, Moments of Comfort is a perfect gift for someone you know who might need some support and reassurance, inspiration and hope right now. And of course, that someone could be you!
List of contents
Introduction x
Understanding Sadness 2
Accepting What Has Happened 4
Talking to Others 6
Finding the Good in Each Day 8
Coping with Being Unwell 10
Managing Worry and Anxiety 14
Getting Out in Nature 16
Taking the Pressure Off 18
Having Routines 20
Breathe in. Breathe out. 24
Seek Out and Appreciate Beauty 26
Asking For and Accepting Help 30
Bringing the Outside In 32
Spending Time Pottering 34
Dealing with Rudeness 36
The Tiny Frogs 38
Finding a Way to Forgive 40
Walking Meditations 42
Holidays and Short Breaks 44
Tea Ritual 46
Having the Right Words 48
Music and Song 50
Warming Comfort 52
Overcoming Loneliness 54
Spending Time with Your Dog 56
Finding Spirituality 58
Feeling Good About Yourself 60
Be Inspired by Other People 62
Having Patience 64
Gaining Perspective 66
To Everything, a Season 68
The Chinese Farmer's Tale 69
Reading Positive News 70
Managing Stress 72
Comforting Food 74
Five Senses Meditation 76
Indulging in Small Pleasures 78
Getting to Sleep 82
Reminiscing and Nostalgising 84
Laughing More 86
Finding Flow 88
Managing Disappointment 90
Accepting that All Things Come and Go 92
Beginning Again 94
Building Your Courage 96
Saying Affirmations 98
Being in Awe 102
The Power of Poetry 104
Creating Hope and Moving On 108
Easing Back into Life After an Illness 110
Managing Setbacks 112
Creating a Comfort Box 113
Journalling 114
Coping with Grief 116
Further Support and Advice 118
More Quotes for Comfort 120
My Notes 125
About the Author 139
About the Illustrator 141
Also by Gill Hasson 143
