The Life Book: Laugh More, Love More, Play More, Earn More [Paperback]

Many people know they have something wrong with their lives, but most struggle to pinpoint exactly what is wrong, let alone know what they need to do about it. Many of these people will visit the Personal Development section of their bookstore and be totally overwhelmed by the sheer number of books on offer and often leave with nothing.

So where do you start when you don’t know what’s really right for you, and there’s just
so much choice?

The Life Book is the answer. It’s the only self-help book you will ever need to buy. No matter where you are in life, there’s something in here for you. Whether you need help with managing your time, improving your relationships or boosting your confidence, you’ll find great ideas and inspiring words to help you be the very best you can be.

It’s your chance to explore your potential, discover how good things can really be, and
have fun along the way.

The Life Book introduces readers to a different aspect of personal development and helps them assess where they are now and discover what they should focus on to make
effective changes. It’s packed full of interactive quizzes, action points and questionnaires and great tips and tricks from renowned experts.

My first foray into the world of self-knowledge was, age 16, buying a copy of Linda Goodman's Star Signs, which I read over and over again (I'm a Capricorn with Gemini ascendant) until I decided that the school magazine needed an astrology column and put my energy into making one up - having truly no knowledge of life then (and not much of astrology). I haven't really looked back, although until recently I only used to work in the field of self-improvement as a hobby - helping friends and friends of friends find their life purpose. My day job was writing books about pregnancy and childcare.

In 2004 I started my weekly workshops for anyone interested in getting more out of their lives.The workshops are for anyone of any age to come along, meet others, have fun and get a clearer way of thinking. We run workshops throughout the UK and Canada and for the NHS and corporates.

Watching people discover themselves has been fantastic. To see clubbers skipping out is both exciting and rewarding. I knew I wanted to write a book that would accompany them on their way. A book that would act as a reference book for anyone at any stage of their journey of self-exploration.

I've always turned to my Reader's Digest manuals and thought how great it would be to create one about life. In the same way you can look up how to plant a shrub or put up wallpaper, I wanted it to be practical, helpful, interesting and easy to understand. I wanted everyone to be able to learn something from it whether about assumptions or goal-setting or money. I wanted it to be the kind of book I'd like to own. A book I could dip into when I needed it (the way I use the I-Ching) or read from cover to cover.

I used to be a graphic designer so, like my other books, I wanted The Life Book to be beautiful. I love colour and pictures and I thought The Life Book should be full of both. I've used proverbs throughout to illustrate points because I felt that in a book about life the quotes wanted to be universal. And there are stunning large chapter opening letters in the book that remind me of the first mug I bought for myself from Habitat.

When I started being interested in self-improvement I had no idea where to go or what to do. If only The Life Book had been around then. It's a perfect book for someone at the start of their adventure, getting curious about themselves and unsure of what to do next. It's also great for someone fully immersed in the subject as a bedside dipping into book to use at a deeper level. What can I say... I hope you enjoy it!