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The Greatfulness Guide

Next Level Thinking - How to Think, Not What to Think

Jacqui Jones author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Murdoch Books

Published:1st Apr '21

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If life is a journey, then this book is an unmissable stop along the way. An essential read for any child before they hit their teenage years. 'The Greatfulness Guide' is a practical resource that sets the foundations for mental fitness and provides skills for life. This guidebook provides the 'map', so that your child can truly flourish. Packed with fun, engaging activities and real life examples including Novak Djokovic, Isaiah Dawe, Mel Robbins & Michelle Payne, The Greatfulness Guide teaches young people HOW to think and not WHAT to think and gives them the tools to bounce back from life's challenges. The Greatfulness Guide is based on the Greatfulness wellbeing program which has been taught to thousands of primary school children.


"This book is very informative and packed with useful strategies and skills to help develop healthy thinking. It takes us on a journey of understanding, brought to life with activities and reinforced with real life experiences. It's a wonderful read."

Andy McCann. Mental Skills Coach
"What a great book! The Greatfulness Guide is a much-needed road map to help us through these challenging times." Tom Cronin- Coach, Speaker and Author of The Portal

"This is a gem of a book. The Greatfulness Guide gently teaches our kids the remarkable super power of gratitude by helping them see their life through a different lens: one of thankfulness." Rebecca Sparrow- Columnist, Speaker and Author of 'Find your Tribe', 'Ask Me Anything' and more.

"I loved the Greatfulness Guide - how I wish as a young person someone had shared the power of thinking this way with me! The interviews and studies of eminent people provided real examples of how regular people can achieve and become amazing things once they set their mind to it. The journey this book takes you on is a real adventure for the mind and the guide is fun and simple to follow." Nicole, School Principal (Primary)

"As an educator, I feel that this book is an amazing tool to assist kids of all ages navigate their way to adulthood. It's so user friendly and realistic. The perfect resource to build happy, resilient children who know themselves inside out. A must buy for all parents!" Stephen (Teacher, Grades 5 & 6)

"A brilliant guide for tweens and teens (and their parents) about the power of the mind and how we can train the mind to help us lead the life we want." Nicola (Parent to Edie, aged 12)

"This book will really help me throughout my teenage years and going into high school. So much useful information!" Edie (age 12)

"A must read! The Greatfulness Guide set us off on a fun and thoughtful journey about who we are and how we can train our minds to be comfortable in our own skin and be our best selves. The 'power of yet', listening to your inner coach and the importance of self-care are just a few of the keepsakes from our trip. Greg (Parent to Jack, aged 11)

"It doesn't matter where you are in going your life's journey, this book can show you how to get there!" Jack (age 11)

"Reading this book with my two boys (aged 12 & 10) was such a joyful experience. Many nights we would cuddle up on the couch, read a few chapters of the Greatfulness Guide and have this amazing discussion about what we have just learnt. My boys really absorbed the content, finding the "travel reference" really easy to relate to. This book will be re-read many times in my household, as it's packed with unlimited skills, possibilities and so much personal discovery. A beautiful book and such an important read, especially in today's busy world." Kelly (Parent to Matt, aged 12)

"Wow, this book is life changing. It's really helped me understand how my mind works and has given me the confidence that I can overcome any future challenges." Matt (aged 12)

"If only I had this book as a teenager. Realizing the power of the mind but also how to manage it is invaluable to kids and adults alike. An absolute must for any parent and their kids." Dan (Parent to 3 children, ages 13, 9 & 4)

ISBN: 9781911668145

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

240 pages