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The Little Book of Life Skills

How to Deal with Dinner, Manage Your Emails and Other Expert Tricks for Getting Your Life In Order
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The Little Book of Life Skills by Erin Zammett Ruddy is a practical guide filled with expert advice on mastering everyday tasks to improve life's efficiency. Covering a range of activities from household chores to social interactions, the book offers simple, step-by-step instructions to help you streamline your daily routine and reduce stress.
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This book may appeal to you if you love practical, everyday advice to streamline your life. It's perfect for those seeking expert tips on enhancing daily routines, managing time effectively, and achieving a more organised, stress-free lifestyle.

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From popular lifestyle journalist, Erin Zammett Ruddy, comes The Little Book of Life Skills, a fun and approachable guide that teaches readers how to get their lives in order.

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With tips from leading experts in every field, The Little Book of Life Skills is the ultimate guide to solving the trickiest tasks in your day, making life easier with more time to do things that bring you joy.

We all have areas of our lives that make us feel disorganised, unprepared or stressed out. From creating a calmer morning routine to setting yourself up for a good night's sleep, and everything in between, there are easy and proven ways to do things better. Whether you need advice on how to end an argument, iron a shirt or keep your inbox under control, Erin has spoken to experts including Arianna Huffington and Gretchen Rubin, and condensed their wisdom into easy-to-follow steps for all of life's simple and not-so-simple tasks, such as:

  • Working from home effectively
  • Keeping a houseplant alive
  • Unplugging from your phone
  • Walking into a room with confidence, and many more

The Little Book of Life Skills offers simple strategies for streamlining your life. It's the perfect guide for anybody who wants to get their life in order, be more efficient throughout the day, and finally learn the best way to fold that tricky fitted sheet!

'If you've ever struggled with making a great cheeseboard, exiting a party gracefully or keeping a houseplant alive (um, guilty!), this is the book for you!' - Rachel Ray

'A really interesting read that you will turn to again and again.' - Woman's Way

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The Little Book of Life Skills by Erin Zammett Ruddy is often praised for its practical and easy-to-implement advice on everyday tasks. Reviewers appreciate the book's straightforward, approachable style and the author's ability to make life management tips both engaging and useful. The book is considered a handy guide for anyone looking to streamline their daily routines and enhance their productivity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529331981

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Yellow Kite

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Erin Zammett Ruddy writes frequently for Glamour, Dr. Oz's The Good Life, Redbook, Fit Pregnancy & Baby, Marie Claire, Self, InStyle, HGTV and others. While a contributing editor at Parenting, she launched the 'Mom Without a Filter' blog and currently writes about parenting for YAHOO! In 2005, her acclaimed book My So-Called Normal Life was published by The Overloook Press. Erin is a frequent guest speaker, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for cancer research and has appeared on several television programs, including Nightline, The Today Show, Dateline and Good Morning America. Her story was featured in the documentary Crazy, Sexy, Cancer. She lives on Long Island in the US with her husband and three young children.

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