No Plaid Suits
How Not to Have a Boring, Normal Life
by Amrita Rose
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Pub Date Nov 15 2022 | Archive Date Dec 12 2022
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Description
A self-help book for people who want to build personal resilience, have more adventures and feel more confident in their life without taking a million classes or watching a zillion videos.
In this sparkling how-to guide, accomplished life and career coach Amrita Rose gives you the low-down on everything from how to schedule your time or create a meal from “nothing”, to ending any relationship and dealing with grief. Easy exercises, inspiring tales and humorous advice from someone who’s been there, helping you to:
Build resilience, feel confident and laugh a whole lot more.
Discover the kind of home and career that makes your heart sing, right now.
Experience adventure, laughter and fun in life while creating true success.
A Note From the Publisher
Writer, Life & Career Coach, Akashic worker, Artist and all-around Provocateur Amrita Rose has navigated three major (and many minor) career changes, lived in two countries and seven states, and continues to plan her next adventures. She has garnered enthusiastic appreciation for her community-based programs of yoga, meditation, integrated art practices and Positive Psychology “Positivity Slams,” all of which have enhanced the lives and not depleted the pockets of diverse groups of attendees.
Amrita skillfully weaves her deep knowledge of Yogic Science, Pranayama, various forms of meditation, along with a background in education, clinical mental health, Positive Psychology and more esoteric mindful and spiritual practices. She developed one of the most highly regarded yoga and meditation programs for in-patient mental health clinics and notable lowered the return rate of patients by more than 50% in the first year.
Doing her best writing while camping, hiking, and cabin-sitting, or perched atop a coffee-shop stool or a rocky moun-tain, Amrita loves to educate and inspire…motivating readers to be bold and dive into the work of honest transformation in their lives. She offers lived experience and wisdom garnered from hard work, and taking a no B.S. approach to herself and to life in general and encourages clients and readers to do the same!
Amrita skillfully weaves her deep knowledge of Yogic Science, Pranayama, various forms of meditation, along with a background in education, clinical mental health, Positive Psychology and more esoteric mindful and spiritual practices. She developed one of the most highly regarded yoga and meditation programs for in-patient mental health clinics and notable lowered the return rate of patients by more than 50% in the first year.
Doing her best writing while camping, hiking, and cabin-sitting, or perched atop a coffee-shop stool or a rocky moun-tain, Amrita loves to educate and inspire…motivating readers to be bold and dive into the work of honest transformation in their lives. She offers lived experience and wisdom garnered from hard work, and taking a no B.S. approach to herself and to life in general and encourages clients and readers to do the same!
Advance Praise
“A holistic, soul enriching, and no B.S. invitation to nourish the mind, body, and spirit. Amrita’s honesty, refreshing humor, and expertise reminds us that we are already whole as we take the leap towards accessible and achievable steps towards resilience.”
– Heather Ridge, M.S., Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
“A joyful read and delightful tool for living your most-longed-for-life. Filled with hard-earned wisdom, practical life hacks, and much heart, this book sweetly reminds us that our choices create our lives.”
– Marissa Ferkovich, Artist, USMC Veteran, Elder Millennial
“A guide for anyone who desires to break free of the ‘box.’ Amrita combines professional knowledge of positive psychology with the wisdom of a diversified and fearless life. …An inspiring, holistic, and accessible masterwork…instilling courage in the reader and offers practical steps for true change.”
– Scott Foy, PhD, Computational Biologist
“With this book of personal reminiscence and universal advice, Amrita Rose delivers the kind of useful life skills one expects in a self help book through the clear language and resonant story-telling of modern memoir. Buy the book for solid guidance; read it for an exquisite literary experience.”
- Dylan Brody, Author, Playwright, Film-maker, Author of The Modern Depression Guidebook
"Reading this book was therapeutic and assuring. The author’s words and her sense of humor made No Plaid suits: How not to have a Boring Normal Life an extraordinary read."
-Literary Titan
"Libraries looking for self-help books that go beyond giving advice to encourage readers to step into their individual needs and talents will find No Plaid Suits lends to book club discussion as well as individual enlightenment; especially for new adults on the cusp of leaving the nest."
-D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"Insightful and encouraging—No Plaid Suits guides you toward self-fulfilling choices and living the life you desire"
-Independent Book Review
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| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781639885886 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
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