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<p>Introduction x</p> <p>Understanding Sadness 2</p> <p>Accepting What Has Happened 4</p> <p>Talking to Others 6</p> <p>Finding the Good in Each Day 8</p> <p>Coping with Being Unwell 10</p> <p>Managing Worry and Anxiety 14</p> <p>Getting Out in Nature 16</p> <p>Taking the Pressure Off 18</p> <p>Having Routines 20</p> <p>Breathe in. Breathe out. 24</p> <p>Seek Out and Appreciate Beauty 26</p> <p>Asking For and Accepting Help 30</p> <p>Bringing the Outside In 32</p> <p>Spending Time Pottering 34</p> <p>Dealing with Rudeness 36</p> <p>The Tiny Frogs 38</p> <p>Finding a Way to Forgive 40</p> <p>Walking Meditations 42</p> <p>Holidays and Short Breaks 44</p> <p>Tea Ritual 46</p> <p>Having the Right Words 48</p> <p>Music and Song 50</p> <p>Warming Comfort 52</p> <p>Overcoming Loneliness 54</p> <p>Spending Time with Your Dog 56</p> <p>Finding Spirituality 58</p> <p>Feeling Good About Yourself 60</p> <p>Be Inspired by Other People 62</p> <p>Having Patience 64</p> <p>Gaining Perspective 66</p> <p>To Everything, a Season 68</p> <p>The Chinese Farmer’s Tale 69</p> <p>Reading Positive News 70</p> <p>Managing Stress 72</p> <p>Comforting Food 74</p> <p>Five Senses Meditation 76</p> <p>Indulging in Small Pleasures 78</p> <p>Getting to Sleep 82</p> <p>Reminiscing and Nostalgising 84</p> <p>Laughing More 86</p> <p>Finding Flow 88</p> <p>Managing Disappointment 90</p> <p>Accepting that All Things Come and Go 92</p> <p>Beginning Again 94</p> <p>Building Your Courage 96</p> <p>Saying Affirmations 98</p> <p>Being in Awe 102</p> <p>The Power of Poetry 104</p> <p>Creating Hope and Moving On 108</p> <p>Easing Back into Life After an Illness 110</p> <p>Managing Setbacks 112</p> <p>Creating a Comfort Box 113</p> <p>Journalling 114</p> <p>Coping with Grief 116</p> <p>Further Support and Advice 118</p> <p>More Quotes for Comfort 120</p> <p>My Notes 125</p> <p>About the Author 139</p> <p>About the Illustrator 141</p> <p>Also by Gill Hasson 143</p>

<p><b>GILL HASSON</b> is a bestselling personal development author and delivers training for educational, voluntary, and business organisations. She has 20 years’ experience sharing her insights on mental health, wellbeing, resilience, communication, and mindfulness in her collection of Capstone books.</p> <p><b>ELIZA TODD</b> is an experienced author and licensed illustrator and artist. Creator of the popular brand A Peace of Werk, she brings her love of art, desire to inspire, and support of well-being to her work, providing beautiful, uplifting designs that encourage the soul.</p>

<p><b>Small shots of joy and moments of comfort</b></p> <p>Whether you’re going through a difficult, challenging time, a long week or a not-so-great day, you need to do what you can to make things easier and feel better.</p> <p><b>Find joy in the simple things. Take comfort in life’s little pleasures</b></p> <p>When you’re struggling, you need kindness and thoughtful attentions to comfort you. You need small pleasures and shots of joy to strengthen and inspire you with hope. You don’t have to make a huge effort or make big changes; there are so many things that can console and reassure you, encourage and uplift you.</p> <p>With simple insights, ideas and practical advice, <i>Moments of Comfort</i> will show you how to:</p> <ul> <li>Enjoy life’s small pleasures and comfortable moments</li> <li>Make use of opportunities for de-stressing</li> <li>Find peace, encouragement and connection</li> <li>Find renewed strength and optimism</li> </ul> <p>For the sake of your health, relationships and wellbeing, knowing how and where to find the little joys in life is a must. <i>Moments of Comfort</i> will support you, one small comfort at a time.</p>

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