Kind Words for Unkind Days: A Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Difficult Times

’This book is like a mug of hot chocolate on a cold day, a loving reminder that we are brave, capable and more than enough’ Chloe Brotheridge, author of THE ANXIETY SOLUTION

’This book feels like a hug and pep talk from a friend’ Sarah Turner, bestselling author of THE UNMUMSY MUM

A practical pick-me-up for life’s tough days, this book is the perfect guide to help you feel happier, healthier and calmer.

We all have days where we feel like the world is getting us down. But here’s the thing - you’re not alone. From helping us see what strong really looks like, to what to do when you have no energy for self-care; Jayne Hardy shows us that even on our most difficult days, a little kindness can go a very long way.

With easily digestible advice and soothing messages to help you find brightness on even the darkest days, this is the book we all need. Perfect for yourself or as a gift to a family member or friend, this book is the message we all need to hear: Be kind.

Jayne Hardy is the founder and CEO of The Blurt Foundation - a social enterprise dedicated to helping those affected by depression.

Jayne lives in Cornwall with her husband, their daughter, and their dog. She has spoken, and written, about her own experiences of depression and self-care on BBC Radio 2, at TEDxBrum, and in publications such as Huffington Post, Grazia and Virgin.com, to name a few.

Her innovative use of the internet to bring about positive social change was recognised from the off. She won the TalkTalk Digital Hero Award in 2011, and in 2014 was included in Marketing Magazine’s list of Top Ten Digital Mavericks. Jayne has been mentioned as one of the 19 inspirational women leading the way in mental health by Rethink as part of their International Women’s Day celebration. In 2016, Jayne led the viral #whatyoudontsee social media campaign.