Books published by publisher Forest Meadow Publishing

How to Relax, Slow Down, Recharge Your Batteries and Reclaim Control over Your LifeToday’s world is charging at a breakneck speed. People are working over twelve hours every single day, catching extra minutes of sleep in the metro, and completely giving up on the antiquated notion of time to spend with their own kids. There are people in their twenties neglecting every single aspect of their lives but their careers looking twice older than they should.And 1 person out of 4 dies from cardiovascular disease – caused mostly by unhealthy eating, a lack of physical activity, smoking, and consuming too much alcohol and worthless junk food that clogs their arteries.This book will teach you how to step away from noise, relax and recharge your batteries so you have enough left in you to control your life. Here are some of the things you'll learn:- why rituals create your life and how to develop a proper morning routine to ensure a calm mind.- 3 main stress management techniques for recharging you’re probably not aware of. They can make you well-rested or, if you disregard them, extremely exhausted.- how to get away from highly-stimulating surroundings to recharge in peace. If you live in a city, you MUST read this chapter.- how to let go of negative nagging thoughts you can’t get out of your head. You don’t have to carry them with you all the time.- 7 powerful habits to reduce stress. And no, I’m not talking about obvious advice. You’ll discover how to exactly reduce stress with lesser-known tips.This is your chance to find out what the hard science says about how to become more relaxed. You too can finally recharge your batteries and regain control over your life. Learn how.

Unsure of Yourself? Learn How to Develop More Confidence in Your Abilities and Achieve Your GoalsMost of us have no problems identifying goals we want to accomplish. It’s putting these plans into action that is difficult.Sometimes we lack discipline or motivation. However, there’s another reason why you might struggle to make changes in your life – you have low self-efficacy.What is self-efficacy? What are the main four sources of it? How can you develop more confidence in your abilities?These are some of the questions I’ll answer in this short book. The advice you’re about to read is based both on scientific research and my personal experience. I will share fundamental knowledge that will help you build more confidence in your abilities and reach your goals.Here are just a few things you will learn from the book: - Five characteristics of people with strong self-efficacy and five characteristics of people with weak self-efficacy. These behaviors determine whether you’ll realize your full potential or succumb to mediocrity.- What you can learn from building a university in space (and what it has to do with the belief in your own abilities). It’s the single most important thing to achieve bigger and bigger goals.- A simple therapy to teach you how to handle failure the right way. It’s uncomfortable, but you can be sure it will kill your fear of failure once and for all.- What a strange study about hitting dolls or treating them kindly can teach you about how others affect your beliefs about your competence. It’s the second most effective way to increase the strength of your belief in your abilities.- What a phenomenon discovered by a German industrial psychologist can teach you about motivation. There’s a simple way to inspire you to put more effort into your goals.- The #1 key to improving the confidence in your abilities. If you don’t have time to read the entire book, read this one tip alone.- What a study on experts and novices can teach you about how experts approach problems. You too can adapt this behavior to shorten your learning curve and develop a stronger belief in your abilities.If you don’t actively work on developing a strong sense of self-efficacy, making any kind of changes in your life will be an extremely difficult ordeal. Scroll up and buy this book now to change your life for the better.

How to Get More Motivated, Set Bigger Goals, and Achieve More by Thinking BiggerHave you ever wondered what separates people who think bigger from people who set their bar low? What makes one person accept low standards and another person to constantly raise them?Why does one person strive to build an international organization affecting the lives of millions of people, while another person is content working her entire life as a clerk? (Not that there’s anything wrong with being a clerk!)Why is one person challenging herself to run marathons, train her body and get fitter, while another is happy living a sedentary, unhealthy lifestyle?What drives a person who’s optimizing every single aspect of her life and what causes another person to maintain the status quo?You can say, “Well, the answer is simple enough – one person is ambitious, while the other one is not.” But what exactly causes it? And most importantly – how do you become more ambitious and think bigger? Is it something you’re born with and can’t change, or is it something over which you have control?I found this topic so fascinating I decided to find out the answer for myself and write a book about it. This book is the result of my research about people who think big and the science of being more ambitious.Here are just some of the things you will learn from the book:- What key things you need to inspire yourself to think bigger, and more importantly, achieve your big goals.- Why you need a “why,” and what kind of motivators will set you up for success (hint: attaining money or status are some of the least motivating goals possible).- The single most important thing to thinking bigger. If you don’t have it in your life, you will sabotage your efforts – guaranteed.- What the chimp is and why you need to learn how to control it to get yourself motivated and work on your big goals. You can be making things hard for yourself without being aware of it.- How to cultivate the art of strategic laziness to achieve more while doing much less than other people (why work so hard if you can get better results by being lazy?).- The seven most important triggers of flow – a state of perfect focus where the magic happens.- The secret of achieving the impossible is not really such a secret, but most people tend to forget about it and get overwhelmed by their goals.I wrote this book to increase my motivation, teach myself how to think bigger and learn how to raise my standards. I hope the answer I found will help you as much as it has helped me.You can also learn how to find motivation to become the best version of you. Scroll up and buy the book now.

You, too, can become a successful writer - if you're willing to develop this trait. Do you know that it's almost impossible to find a successful writer who has published only one book? Virtually every widely acclaimed author has an extensive catalog of books. To join the elite ranks of those who write consistently, you need to learn how to stay prolific over the long term. And for that, the number one ingredient is self-discipline. In Self-Discipline for Writers, best-selling author Martin Meadows shares his philosophy and strategies on how to build self-discipline as a writer and how to keep writing over the long term. Here are some of the most important ideas you'll discover: Three foundations of self-discipline for writers (avoid a common mistake that almost always leads to failure) Three steps to a strong work ethic as a writer (learn how to develop a strategy for consistently hitting your word counts) Five types of self-doubt common among writers and how to overcome them (If you don't believe in yourself as a writer, how are your readers supposed to believe in you?) Seven tips on how to manage your energy as a writer - including not only the most fundamental advice, but also intricacies like discussing your projects with other people, capturing fleeting ideas, and reading your reviews (learn why optimizing your energy is key to consistent results) Why control is essential for any writer (and how to claim it) Five good business practices for more self-discipline (this includes some surprising thoughts on how to run your writing business to reduce frustration and increase productivity). Writing doesn't have to be burdensome. You, too, can write with more ease, and most importantly, write and publish consistently, so that you can enjoy a flourishing writing career. Let's learn together how to accomplish this exciting goal.

When James and his big sister go to stay with their Granny in the Woods one summer they discover that, just like people, there are lots and lots and lots of different and interesting (and it must be said quite often very silly) sorts of bears.This fun and beautifully-illustrated alphabet picture book is the perfect introduction to the world of words for beginning and early readers, especially boys, who can be the most reluctant bookworms.Whether running over other bears with their trick-cycles or holding their breath and floating up into the sky and becoming a menace to onlookers, or hiding under the stairs, the bears in The Bear Facts are certain to delight and entertain readers of all ages.Recommended for Ages: 3+

Short. To the point. To help high performers become even more productive. Results are what matter the most to you. You want to be a reliable producer of value in your chosen domain: whether it's your career, business, sports, studies, non-profit endeavors, or any other undertaking requiring intense focus. You'd like to learn how to become more productive, but your time is precious, and you don't have time for a 500-page book only to discover that you can summarize it with two sentences. If that's you, Self-Disciplined Producer is for you. Written with high performers in mind, it's a concise guide covering the most effective techniques to improve your productivity. You'll discover: A confusingly simple strategy of an American novelist and screenwriter that can help you overcome one habit that is most harming your productivity How distractions can make you eager to get to work Three strategies to ensure that you always finish what you started instead of leaving all your projects half-finished A principle developed in the 14th century by an English philosopher that can help you simplify your workday and become more productive A law humorously invented by a British naval historian that can help you perform your most important tasks in half the time usually needed to get them done The author of Self-Disciplined Producer has been using these techniques to help him publish 16 books, create four video courses with over 25,000 enrolled students in total, and translate his books into 10 languages-all in the span of two and a half years. If you're eager to learn how to double, triple, or even quadruple your productivity, don't hesitate any longer. Invest an amount equivalent to what you pay for a cup of coffee and reap the benefits that might lead to thousandfold or higher returns.

How often have you tried to lose weight or start eating healthier simply to get frustrated and revert back to your old bad habits? Is this your first time to try, and friends and family are telling you how difficult it is? What if I told you there are things that can make it easier than you think? Learn how to get permanent results while eating what's good for you and feeling more satisfied without totally giving up the foods you love. In this book you'll learn: How to overcome (or completely remove!) the most common obstacles that can make or break your diet (like being hungry while you're on a diet) What daily habits contribute to setbacks and how to replace them with better alternatives to design a healthy lifestyle (just one bad habit can add more than 500 calories a day to your diet) How to deal with cravings and temptations (including a morbid but extremely effective mind trick) How to like healthy foods as much as, if not more than, unhealthy foods (it's all about making small changes) How to increase satiety to stick to your diet (the right foods can be up to seven times more satiating) And how eating healthy can be actually cheaper than eating off a fast food dollar menu (it can be a money-saving technique, too) In this book you won't find the gimmicky "well, duh" tricks so many dieting fads say are the secret to weight-loss. In fact they aren't tricks at all. The tips in this book are scientifically proven (and supported) strategies and tools to lessen the burden on willpower and help you finally reach your weight loss goals. You want to change your life for the better. Together we can help you shed those extra pounds - and keep them off - while shifting your view away from short-term frustrations to long-term results and lifelong health.

The Fifth Knight . . . a Celtic Arthurian Legend Reverse Harem Fantasy tale of betrayal and fated love. Four cursed knights. One Warrior Princess. A faerie sword that binds their lives together.Fionna’s only hope to save her family lies across the Irish Sea. As a warrior princess of Ulster, the rival clann holding her father and sister for ransom knows she’ll pay any price to get them back. But even she couldn’t predict the task set before her—to steal a faerie sword from a king.The Kingdom of Caerleon is dying under Morgan la Fay’s dark magic. Her vengeful curse has locked Excalibur in its scabbard, placing Arthur Pendragon’s kingship in jeopardy. Now Arthur and his sword brothers—Lancelot, Galahad, and Percival—have but one hope. The fifth knight. The one foretold by Merlin who will break the curse and heal the land.But Arthur and his sword brothers didn’t expect the warrior to be a fierce and captivating woman. Or the legendary White Fay, prophesied by Morgan la Fay to destroy Caerleon by claiming the heart of a king and three sworn knights.Experience the Legend today . . .Suitable for readers aged 18+THE KNIGHTS OF CAERLEON:* Book 1: slow burn* Book 2-3: medium burn* Book 3: M/M partners* Fierce female lead* Close-knit male friendships

You Too Can Become a Successful Writer—If You’re Willing to Develop This TraitDo you know that it’s almost impossible to find a successful writer who has published only one book? Virtually every widely acclaimed author has an extensive catalog of books. To join the elite ranks of those who write consistently, you need to learn how to stay prolific over the long term. And for that, the number one ingredient is self-discipline.In Self-Discipline for Writers, bestselling author Martin Meadows shares his philosophy and strategies on how to build self-discipline as a writer and how to keep writing over the long term. Here are some of the most important ideas you’ll discover:- 3 foundations of self-discipline for writers (avoid a common mistake that almost always leads to failure),- 3 steps to a strong work ethic as a writer (learn how to develop a strategy for consistently hitting your word counts),- 5 types of self-doubt common among writers and how to overcome them (if you don’t believe in yourself as a writer, how are your readers supposed to believe in you?),- 7 tips on how to manage your energy as a writer—including not only the most fundamental advice, but also intricacies like discussing your projects with other people, capturing fleeting ideas, and reading your reviews (learn why optimizing your energy is key to consistent results),- why control is essential for any writer (and how to claim it),- 5 good business practices for more self-discipline (this includes some surprising thoughts on how to run your writing business to reduce frustration and increase productivity).Writing doesn’t have to be burdensome. You too can write with more ease, and most importantly, write and publish consistently so that you can enjoy a flourishing writing career. Let’s learn together how to accomplish this exciting goal.

DREAMS ARE DANGEROUS Unless she unlocks the powers of her mind. He fights his Otherworld shadow self.And with only fae magic to re-spin their tales.Princess Æroreh Rosen was faerie blessed before her birth. To promote the New Dawn Era, the Queen coded her daughter with every feminine perfection. Beauty. Gentleness. Obedience. Musicality. Kindness. Grace. Good cheer. Hunger and lung sickness plague the Kingdom of Ealdspell. But Æroreh is plugged into The Dream, a program created by a sect of faeries to control the realms through illusions of beauty and contentment. All Æroreh has ever known is blissful servitude to a cursed system, and she believes her realm is prospering. Until a different faerie sect decides to wake her sleeping mind and set her true magic free.Meanwhile, Félip Batten MacKinley holds a dangerous secret. One made more threatening by the frostbite scar across his cheek. He’s spit on, beaten, and demonized by a community that values a pretty face over all else. With no easy future in sight, he accepts that he’ll die a burden to his foster parents, his true history erased. But a tempting offer from the faerie’s Fate Maker leads Félip to cross paths with the hauntingly beautiful Æroreh—a young woman who represents all he loathes. Yet only she has the power to awaken a new Dream.Æroreh is a gritty spin on the romantic tale of Sleeping Beauty and blends faerie magic and pagan ritual with high technology. For fans of Margaret Rogerson, Holly Black, fairy tales, and young adult dystopian fantasy.CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONEName pronounced like Aurora.

Are Self-Help Books Good for Anything?Have you ever bought a self-help book, read it cover to cover, only to find that nothing changed for you? How many hours have you wasted this way, expecting to improve your life by simply being inspired by something you read?The hard truth is that it’s easy to read self-help, but difficult to implement it in real life. First you need to figure out what exactly to read, and then you need to know what exactly to do with the advice you find inside.The world of self-help has a lot of traps, and throughout my years as a voracious reader, I’ve fallen into probably all of them. Now, as both a reader and an author of self-help books, I’d like to share with you some advice on how to use self-help books in a way that will actually help you achieve real-world results. Here are some of the topics I cover in my short guide How to Help Yourself With Self-Help:- The 5 most common pitfalls of self-help and how to avoid them (you’ve probably fallen victim to most of them).- Tips on how to identify what specific area of your life you should target first in order to benefit the most from reading self-help.- What confirmation bias is, why it’s dangerous, and how to escape it to stay flexible and enjoy consistent personal growth.- How to interpret the advice you get from a book and tailor it to your life circumstances (cookie-cutter approaches don’t work).- Why it’s sometimes better to skip self-help books and what to read instead to help you achieve your goals and become a better person.Don’t let another self-help title become just another book on your shelf. Learn how to read in a more strategic way and, more importantly, act on the advice you get. This short guide can be your first step toward the new you.

How to Lose Weight and Become Healthy with the Power of Self-DisciplineHow often have you tried to lose weight or start eating healthier simply to get frustrated and revert back to your old, bad habits? Is this your first time to try, and friends and family are telling you how difficult it is? What if I told you there are things that can make it easier than you think?Everyday temptations drain your determination and cause frustrating slip-ups when you’re on a diet. You become extremely aware of everything you can’t eat, and it seems like everyone else is eating those things right there.Meanwhile, you look in the mirror or at the number on the scale, and don’t see the results promised by the infomercials. Eventually, the temptations chip away at your willpower and "maybe just this once" turns into "whatever, I’ve already failed." It isn’t long before the little weight you lost has made a re-appearance, and possibly brought some friends.This scenario is too common. Self-Disciplined Dieter has the secrets to change it and break the cycle of dieting, getting frustrated, gaining weight back, and dieting again.You’ll see permanent results while eating what's good for you and feeling more satisfied without totally giving up the foods you love.Inside, you’ll learn:- how to overcome (or completely remove!) the most common obstacles that can make or break your diet (like being hungry while you're on a diet),- what daily habits contribute to setbacks and how to replace them with better alternatives to design a healthy lifestyle (just one bad habit can add more than 500 calories a day to your diet),- how to deal with cravings and temptations (including a morbid, but extremely effective mind trick),- how to like healthy foods as much as, if not more than, unhealthy foods (it's all about making small changes),- how to increase satiety to stick to your diet (the right foods can be up to seven times more satiating),- and how eating healthy can be actually cheaper than eating off a fast food dollar menu (it can be a money saving technique, too).Inside you won’t find the gimmicky "well, duh" tricks so many dieting fads say are the secret to weight-loss. In fact, they aren’t tricks at all. The tips inside are scientifically proven (and supported) strategies and tools to lessen the burden on willpower and help you finally reach your weight loss goals.You want to change your life for the better. Together, we can help you shed off those extra pounds – and keep them off – while shifting your view away from short-term frustrations to long-term results and lifelong health.