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Our selection of books for self-development explores topics ranging from mindfulness to productivity and cultivating happiness. Delve into transformative reads that will inspire and empower you to become the best version of yourself. With books focusing on all angles of personal development, you'll have the keys to success and fulfilment with these self-development books from The School of Life, Do Book co. and other renowned publishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIf you're looking to take things even further, pick up one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paper-smiths.mom\/collections\/purpose-journals\" title=\"Purpose journals\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epurpose journals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and practise your new skills with daily habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-1 flex justify-start gap-3 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"breathe","title":"Do Breathe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you find the right balance in life, you can accomplish amazing things: create, perform, lead a team, build a great company, and raise a family. 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