Embrace the Space


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If you’re a business owner that gives a damn, this book is for you. Inside you’ll find a wealth of experience and knowledge which we’ve gathered from more than ten years delivering social media training workshops to more than 10,000 businesses across the UK. Packed with advice, tips, best practice, business case studies, strategic insights and lots more, this book will help you and your organisation get real results from Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and many other platforms. We even included a few behind the scenes stories from over the years (some of which we promised never to tell!). Reviews for 'Embrace the Space' "A cracking read! Perfectly pitched for the small business with lots of useful tips and tricks – and real life examples of how to improve social media presence." Stuart McKenna, CEO at Scottish Training Federation Limited "Finally, a book about business that I actually want to read. Packed full of useful stuff, and entertaining too" Helena Langdon, Former Head of Digital at Innocent "One of the most clear and compelling guides ever published for what works in social media, and why. Highly recommended!" Jay Baer, author of Hug Your Haters "This is a gem of a book! As someone who uses social media both socially and for my work, this book has shown me there’s so much more to learn." Grant Stott, TV and Radio Presenter “Engaging and informative and so important now as many businesses have been forced to move online to promote their services." Laura Irvine, Specialist in Data Protection Law "This book is a winner" Kieron Achara, GB Olympian “Fun, engaging and thought-provoking content to help your business. We have witnessed our members grow their customer base applying Gary and Colin’s digital teachings over the last decade – now you can too. A must read." Bob Grant, Chief Executive, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce “I hate social media and spend way too much time on it. This book makes me want to spend even more time on it. But get better at it. I don’t know what to feel about this!" Gavin Oattes, Author and Inspirational Speaker About the Authors: 'The best day’s training I’ve ever had' 'Inspirational' 'The kick up the backside my business needed' 'Hire these guys for your social media training. You’ll be glad you did' For the last 10 years, businesses all over the UK have been enjoying transformative results after attending the 'Embrace The Space' social media masterclass delivered by Gary Ennis and Colin Kelly. Now, for the first time, all the learning and entertainment that makes the day so popular is available in this book. Gary is a qualified trainer, with over 25 years experience in digital marketing. He is the founder of NSDesign Ltd - an award winning digital consultancy, working with organisations to improve their digital skills and capabilities. He regularly makes television and radio appearances as a digital media expert, and speaks at conferences across the UK on related topics. Colin is a former journalist and broadcaster who now runs the communications training company Comsteria Limited which provides smartphone video and podcast production training, media relations training and crisis PR advice. Gary and Colin have a natural rapport and an extensive knowledge of social media as it applies to small and medium business use. ‘Embrace The Space’ isn’t just about understanding Facebook or Twitter, it’s about an attitude; understanding what makes you special, understanding your customers and having fun. Written during summer 2020 this is a fresh, inspirational look at what it takes to succeed with social media in a post lockdown world.




Embrace Your Space


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Whether giving a studio apartment a makeover to maximize every inch of space for storage, creating a functional and streamlined kitchen, or revamping a bedroom into a relaxing sanctuary, home design expert Katie Holdefehr will be your personal designer throughout each step in Embrace Your Space. As an editor for top magazines and websites such as Real Simple, Martha Stewart Living, Good Housekeeping, and Apartment Therapy, Katie Holdefehr honed her expertise in home design and organization writing hundreds of articles and styling dozens of tasteful, livable rooms that anyone on any budget can achieve. Featuring real homes from across the country and accompanied by gorgeous photographs, Embrace Your Space shares Katie’s tools of the trade, as well as designer-insider tips and tricks, to give every living space a Wow! effect. Also included are simple and affordable design projects for creating unique and custom-looking décor details. GORGEOUS PHOTOGRAPHY: More than 150 beautiful full-color photographs show designer tips and tricks in action DESIGN PROJECTS: Simple, affordable, and easy-to-accomplish design projects are included in each chapter HOME ORGANIZATIONAL HACKS: Dozens of home organization tips help keep areas clutter-free DECLUTTERING TIPS: Learn easy-and-quick ways to declutter and streamline those common problem areas such as closets, kitchen cabinets, entryways, and more. INSIDER TIPS AND TRICKS: Having worked as a magazine editor in the home decor space, Katie Holdefehr provides inLayoution for home design and organization BEAUTIFUL GIFT: Whether you appreciate home design or are just looking to downsize your clutter, this books makes a gorgeous and helpful gift.




The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning


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*The basis for the wonderfully funny and moving TV series developed by Amy Poehler and Scout Productions* A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life. In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to embrace minimalism. Her radical and joyous method for putting things in order helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming. Margareta suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you’d ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children’s art projects). Digging into her late husband’s tool shed, and her own secret drawer of vices, Margareta introduces an element of fun to a potentially daunting task. Along the way readers get a glimpse into her life in Sweden, and also become more comfortable with the idea of letting go.




Embrace Your Weird


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An instant New York Times bestseller In Embrace Your Weird, New York Times bestselling author, producer, actress, TV writer, and award-winning web series creator, Felicia Day takes you on a journey to find, rekindle, or expand your creative passions. Including Felicia’s personal stories and hard-won wisdom, Embrace Your Weird offers: —Entertaining and revelatory exercises that empower you to be fearless, so you can rediscover the things that bring you joy, and crack your imagination wide open —Unique techniques to vanquish enemies of creativity like: anxiety, fear, procrastination, perfectionism, criticism, and jealousy —Tips to cultivate a creative community —Space to explore and get your neurons firing Whether you enjoy writing, baking, painting, podcasting, playing music, or have yet to uncover your favorite creative outlet, Embrace Your Weird will help you unlock the power of self-expression. Get motivated. Get creative. Get weird.




Embrace Your Almost


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Not quite where you expected to be? You’re in good company. Now the bestselling author of Own Your Everyday helps you navigate unmet expectations, waiting, and uncertainty with confidence and clarity. “If you are like me and need practical steps, hard-won wisdom, and a friend to help lead the way into a new season of promise, this redirection resource is what you need.”—Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries Jordan Lee Dooley knows firsthand how frustrating it can be when you almost achieve a goal, almost reach a dream, and almost get to where you want to be, only to land just short of the finish line or watch it all fall apart at the last minute. Unmet expectations have a way of making us rethink everything. But perhaps rethinking dreams is not always the worst thing. Why? Because it’s in those moments, when you’re not where you expected to be, that you have a chance to pause and consider what matters most to you as well as redefine what success looks like for you in a world that’s constantly telling you what you should want or should do. Believe it or not, it is possible to cultivate a life you really like—and one where you can succeed—in the tension of the middle, between where you started and where you hoped to be. Discover: • practical steps to move forward when your plans don’t go according to plan • how to clarify which goals are right for you to pursue • what to do when dreams seem to come true for everyone but you • the unexpected gains that can arise from unwanted pain • how to know when it’s time to let go of a dream—and what to do with the space left behind Life is filled with unmet expectations, disrupted dreams, uncertainty, and in-between seasons. As hard as those experiences may be, they also offer a unique invitation to align your dreams and goals with what matters most. Learn how you can gain greater clarity about what you truly want, why you want it, and how to begin pursuing it.




Organize for a Fresh Start


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Transform your home and your schedule so they perfectly meet your current needs and reflect who you are and what you value now. Changes and life transitions often leave people with unbalanced schedules and homes full of obsolete items. Certified Professional Organizer® Susan Fay West shows you how to make room for your new interests and responsibilities while honoring your past. Inside you'll find: Step-by-step advice for decluttering and reorganizing every room in the home Specific tips for where to start and how to stay motivated Reflective questions and exercises to help you make "no-regrets" decisions Time-management strategies to create and maintain a regular schedule




Everyday Aspergers


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@page { margin: 2cm } p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } a:link { color: #0000ff } Through 150 entries, Samantha Craft presents a life of humorous faux pas, profound insights, and the everyday adventures of an autistic female. In her vivid world, nothing is simple and everything appears pertinent. Even an average trip to the grocery store is a feat and cause for reflection. From being a dyslexic cheerleader with dyspraxia going the wrong direction, to bathroom stalking, to figuring out if she can wear that panty-free dress, Craft explores the profoundness of daily living through hilarious anecdotes and heart-warming childhood memories. Ten years in the making, Craft’s revealing memoir brings Asperger’s Syndrome into a spectrum of brilliant light—exposing the day-to-day interactions and complex inner workings of an autistic female from childhood to midlife.




A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space


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For too long, women have been told to confine themselves-physically, socially, and emotionally. Eliza VanCort says now is the time for women to stand tall, raise their voices, and claim their space. Women fight the pressure to make themselves small in private, professional, and public spaces. VanCort, a teacher, consultant, and speaker, provides the necessary tools for women to rewrite the rules and create the stories of their choosing safely and without apology. VanCort identifies the five key behaviors of all Space-Claiming Queens: use your voice and posture to project confidence and power, end self-sabotage, forge connections, neutralize unsafe spaces, and unite across differences. Through personal narrative, research, and actionable strategies, VanCort provides how-tos on combating challenges, such as antimentors and microaggressions, and gives advice for building up your old girls club, asking for what you're worth, and owning your space without apology. Bold, fun, and enlightening, this book is birthed from VanCort's incredible story. Having a mother with schizophrenia forced VanCort to learn to be small and invisible at an early age, and suffering a traumatic brain injury as an adult required her to rethink communication from the ground up. Drawing on these experiences, and those of real women everywhere, VanCort empowers women to claim space for themselves and for their sisters with courage, empathy, and conviction because when we rise together, we rise so much higher.




Martha Stewart's Organizing


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The ultimate guide to getting your life in order—with hundreds of practical and empowering ideas, projects, and tips—from America’s most trusted lifestyle authority Trust Martha to help you master all things organizing—sorting, purging, tidying, and simplifying your life—with smart solutions and inspiration. Here, she offers her best guidance, methods, and DIY projects for organizing in and around your home. Topics include room-by-room strategies (how to sort office paperwork, when to purge the garage or attic), seasonal advice (when to swap out bedding and clothing, how to put away holiday decorations), and day-by-day or week-by-week plans for projects such as de-cluttering, house cleaning, creating a filing system, overhauling the closet, and more. Martha’s indispensable expertise walks you through goal-setting, principles of organizing, useful supplies, and creating systems for ongoing success. A look into Martha’s own personal calendars offers a template for scheduling essential tasks. Last, plenty of strategies, how-tos, timelines, and checklists will help you stay organized all year long.




Embrace Your Richness and Jump for Joy


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Linda Taylor-Smith is a native Washingtonian who makes her home in Mitchellville, Maryland with her husband, Troy. The author of numerous poems and short stories, Linda Taylor-Smith is an educator, public speaker, and the Founder/CEO of The Betty Slade-Crowner Foundation; a charitable organization. She is currently at work on her next book, and the development of an online writers resource center.