Be More Kid

'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.

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