I’ve finally received my author copies of my first workbook project, Nina’s Five Simple Ways to Beat Stress and Anxiety.  After such a trial of formatting the little book, I’m inordinately pleased with the results. It’s so simple and open for doodling, scribbling, writing, and thinking about a few targeted issues that I think it will be helpful for young folks who tend to get anxious and overwhelmed about life.  

The link to the book on Amazon is:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ninas-Five-Simple-Stress-Anxiety/dp/B0DHVYYXHM  If you have a young reader who enjoys this workbook, please ask them to complete a review so that other readers will find the book. Thank you!

On to a more personal topic. As the season here in the mountains feels like early winter rather than fall, I’ve begun to focus on writing more and taking stock of some of the information I’ve worked on for many years.  I came up with the following topic I’d like to share with you:

Ways to Interact More Confidently with Others (Note: You don’t have to be a teen for this topic to be relevant)

• Think of someone who has treated you very nicely and competently: a store clerk, teacher, great aunt, nurse, fill in the blanks. What did they say, how did they look at you, what was their voice tone like (loud, jovial, soft and caring, matter of fact, informative)? What was their facial expression, how did they greet you and close the interaction?  “Channel” that behavior. He or she was a powerful role model. 
• Set a reasonable goal that you are going to achieve within a short time (month?) For example, 3 daily morning sun salutations, a nutritious breakfast 5/7 days per week, walk a mile every other day, participate regularly in a yoga class, book club, whatever interests you.
• Identify a specific quality about yourself that defines a piece of your personality that makes you unique: Bakes the best chocolate chip cookies, is determined to follow through on challenges, is an early riser, or is a great dog mom. You choose.
• Determine that when you interact with another you will treat that person with interest and curiosity: what are they like, how are they alike and different from you and people you know?
• Identify how you want to be identified by others and prepare for that, for example: well-groomed, friendly, organized, on time, informative, thoughtful…

I hope this is useful for you. I’d love to have your feedback.

Take care and be well, my friends,

Suanne