Help with addictive habits is at hand. Developed by a leading writer on addiction and recovery, keep this small book close for those moments when you need inspiration, guidance, and the courage to deal with your impulses skilfully. A workbook, a guide to reflection, and a prompt for greater embodied mindfulness - turn away from "stinking thinking" to what is meaningful in your life and relationships. An illustrated, accessible guide to choosing recovery over addiction.Written by the co-author of the Eight Step Recovery book, winner of the 2015 International Book Awards, and the 2014 USA Best Book Awards, and author and master trainer in Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery. Vimalasara (Valerie Mason-John) has a high profile and is widely sought after for public speaking, leading retreats, and recovery and trauma work. A trauma-informed way of working with mental health."Keep this small book close for those moments when you need inspiration, guidance, and the courage to deal with your impulses skilfully." Martine Batchelor"This is the most directly practical set of tools for dealing with addiction and underlying trauma I've ever read." Kevin Griffin "This inspiring and insightful book left me in absolute awe of Mason-John's wisdom and guidance as one of the premier social, cultural, and psychological healers of our time."Kenneth V. Hardy"An entertaining, succinct, and highly practical primer to help us get through the many challenging moments life has a way of throwing at us." Gabor Maté, MD "This is a user-friendly guide for meeting our minds with kindness and compassion even when we're struggling the most." Sharon Salzberg