Self Help Archives - Watkins Publishing

Magnificent Macros

Posted on January 4, 2021
by Rachel Gladman

By Jackie Lynch It’s that time of year when all manner of drastic diets and radical regimes are floating around, but before you get carried away and start eliminating major food groups, let’s take a quick look at why the macros – proteins, fats and…

How to Have a Happy Menopause All-Year-Round with Nutrition Tips from Jackie Lynch

Posted on October 16, 2020
by Rachel Gladman

By Jackie Lynch The media spotlight is very much on the menopause in October – not only is it Menopause Month, but World Menopause Day is on 18th October. But the menopause isn’t seasonal – if you’re one of the 13 million women currently going…

Books for World Mental Health Day

Posted on October 7, 2020
by Rachel Gladman

World Mental Health Day falls on the 10th October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health. This year has been difficult for many and if you’re dealing with ill…

Mental Health: How Can We Make a Difference? Take a moment to talk, listen and learn

Posted on October 2, 2020
by Fizza Nayyer

By Karin Blak Credit: Time to Change 10th October 2020 is World Mental Health Day and this year more than any other, mental health tops the conversations we have and the situations we experience. Anxiety and depression are experienced by more people than ever before…

Extract: Standing on my Brother’s Shoulders

Posted on August 12, 2020
by Fizza Nayyer

To celebrate the release of our August titles, we are posting some extracts to give you a sneak peek inside! This is Standing on my Brother's Shoulders by Tara Lal – available now in the US. The book is available in the UK and AUSTRALIA on…

Extract: How to be a Modern Samurai

Posted on August 12, 2020
by Fizza Nayyer

To celebrate the release of our August titles, we are posting some extracts to give you a sneak peek inside! First up in How to be a Modern Samurai by Antony Cummins - available here in multiple formats! The first guide to using samurai self-discipline,…

Books for Self-Compassion

Posted on July 22, 2020
by Fizza Nayyer

Celebrate and practice self-compassion with these titles from Watkins.

Excerpt (3): The Joyful Environmentalist

Posted on July 14, 2020
by Fizza Nayyer

In honour of the publication day (14th July) of The Joyful Environmentalist, we're spoiling you with another sneak-peek at the book's content. Read on to know more about this fast, funny and inspirational guide to saving the planet! Don’t tidy up your garden. If something…

Q&A with Michael James

Posted on July 3, 2020
by Fizza Nayyer

It’s time for a brand new Q&A! Let us introduce you to the speaker, life coach and writer, Michael James. His ebook Emotional First Aid was published in April and is available to buy here! Hi Michael! Thanks so much for taking the time to…

Excerpt: The Joyful Environmentalist

Posted on June 29, 2020
by Fizza Nayyer

Finally! A book about saving our planet that is fast, funny and inspiring too. The Joyful Environmentalist (published on 14th July) is written in short chapters for busy people, Isabel doesn’t bother with an examination of the problem but gets right on with the solutions.…

Excerpt: How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Posted on June 8, 2020
by Fizza Nayyer

Ben Aldridge's new book How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (published June 9th!) offers a selection of strange and wonderful challenges designed to take you out of your comfort zone and into the unknown. Ben shows you that learning new skills, mental and physical,…

Five Questions with Divya Kohli, author of Finding Peace in Difficult Times

Posted on June 5, 2020
by Ailsa Stuart

Finding Peace in Difficult Times is published this month, offering grounding techniques which are particularly helpful to everyone experiencing fear, loneliness and overwhelm in response to crises. It provides practical, in-the-moment tools to promote resilience and self-compassion. Today we're speaking to author Divya Kohli to really get to the heart of the book. And if you're intrigued, it is available to buy now.