‘OMG! This book is SO me! The tips and stories shared by Ed, Mark and Nicky will help you live a life filled with more fun, joy and enthusiasm!’
ALISON HAMMOND, TV Presenter
‘Kids are so authentic and there’s no reason for us to lose that when we’re older. Kids see the wonder and awe in the smallest things every day. Be More Kid reminds us how important it is to bring out the best in ourselves and how we can do that in way that also brings out the best in others.’
BEN SHEPHARD, TV Presenter
‘This book gives you the tools to bring the belief, energy and passion you had as a child into your current life with transformational results.’
SARAH STIRK, TV Presenter, Sky Sports & Entrepreneur
THIS ISN’T JUST ANOTHER SELF IMPROVEMENT BOOK.
Have you ever felt there must be more to life? Do you feel unfulfilled? Have you felt stuck, not knowing how to move forward and found yourself settling for less than you deserve?
AND IT ISN’T ABOUT HAVING TO CREATE A NEW YOU.
Since childhood you’ve had all of the resources that you need to create the life that you want, and over time you’ve simply lost touch with them. Now is the time to find them again.
With expert guidance from broadcaster and entrepreneur, Ed James and behaviour and relationship experts, Mark & Nicky Taylor, you’ll rediscover your sense of purpose, reconnect with what is important to you and find out how to unlearn unhelpful habits and behaviours. Employing simple tools and techniques you can use each day, Be More Kid shows you how to:
* Enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling life
* Stop overthinking and build resilience in a challenging world
* End the conflict of putting everyone else before your own needs
* Rediscover the contentment, enthusiasm and zest for life you had as a child
If you are ready for a new approach to your happiness, relationships and your future, Be More Kid will guide you through the journey, one step at a time.
Table des matières
Acknowledgements xi
Introduction 1
Part I: Stuck and Settling For 7
Chapter 1 Why are you choosing to be unhappy? 9
Chapter 2 Overthinking 14
Chapter 3 Procrastinating 21
Chapter 4 Passenger or driver? 34
Part II: Rediscovering You 47
Chapter 5 If you don’t like it, don’t do it 49
Chapter 6 You think too much 56
Chapter 7 Being real 63
Chapter 8 Okay with not being okay 72
Part III: Unconditional Love 79
Chapter 9 Contentment vs. happiness 81
Chapter 10 Beyond positive thinking 91
Chapter 11 The power of imagination 98
Part IV: Putting Yourself First 105
Chapter 12 How to adapt to any situation 107
Chapter 13 The art of manipulation 116
Chapter 14 Lost dreams 126
Part V: Light at the End of the Tunnel (and it’s Not Another Train) 135
Chapter 15 Mum knows best 138
Chapter 16 Just for fun 148
Chapter 17 It’s right for right now 156
Part VI: The Art & Science of Underthinking 165
Chapter 18 Keeping it simple 167
Chapter 19 It’s not personal 174
Chapter 20 Be excited 180
Chapter 21 Play more 186
Conclusion 193
Exercise Glossary 206
NLP Glossary 208
About the Authors 213
Index 215
A propos de l’auteur
Mark & Nicky Taylor are the only couple in the world to have together achieved the expert status of Master Trainers of NLP and Master Trainers of Hypnosis with the largest NLP membership body in the world – the American Board of NLP (ABNLP) – and the American Board of Hypnosis (ABH). The Taylored Life Company, founded by Mark & Nicky, offers world class trainings in NLP+® (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Time Line Therapy, Hypnosis, and NLP+® Coaching.
Ed James has been a presenter for Global Radio’s Heart FM for nearly two decades. In more recent years he discovered NLP and experienced first-hand how powerful the mindset and techniques are through his own transformative experiences learned from Mark and Nicky; making him ideally placed to advise on the life-changing potential of their work. As a radio presenter, Ed is seen as approachable, down-to-earth and fun, as a result creating a strong and loyal following. His show attracts approximately 500, 000 daily listeners.