THE AUTHORS
Aisling and Trish Leonard-Curtin, co-directors of ACT Now Purposeful Living, are a couple of psychologists who also happen to be a couple. Together, they are passionate about empowering people to live their best lives by taking one small step at a time towards a life worth fighting for. They regularly give workshops internationally and have been featured on a number of media outlets.
The Power of Small is their first book together and in it, they describe how this revolutionary incremental approach has helped their many clients and how it can help you.
Aisling and Trish both offer counseling sessions to individuals, couples, & groups.
For more information and to check availability, please contact info@actnow.co
THE POWER OF SMALL PREMISE
If your mind tells you that certain life changes are unattainable, undeserved, or too hot to handle, this simple and effective book is the one for you.
Rather than waiting for the big life-changing moments which more often than not don't happen, The Power of Small shows you how to take manageable steps & create opportunities that change your life, one decision at a time.
Emphasizing self-compassion as a means to gently expand your comfort zone, The Power of Small technique shows us how to move towards what is important without becoming overwhelmed.
Read more about the comfort zone by scrolling down to the free download of the introductory chapters.
Free Resources
My Power of Small Toolkit
Bring the evidence-based skills from The Power of Small into your daily life for powerful and longlasting change
Mindfulness of thoughts, emotions and sensations exercise
Leaves on a stream
Practice observing your thoughts, emotions and internal sensations, as they naturally come and go, without hanging on to them or pushing them away. Learn to observe your thoughts without judgment and to stay grounded in the present moment, even when you are experiencing challenging or unwanted thoughts, emotions or physical sensations.
Connect and ground in your body in the present moment
Breathe in to your body
Practice building your awareness of your breathe as a powerful way of connecting with the present moment. Regular practice can help you to focus your mind and ground your intention in the present moment. It can be a particulalry helpful exercise to practice when you are busy and feeling stretched in lots of different directions.
Take five minutes each day to move towards your goals
Five minute commitment and confidence breakout
This exercise will help guide you towards reflecting on the most meaningful changes you can make in just five minutes every day. Take some time to connect with the values underlying the changes you want to make and the importance of your goal. Build your confidence to commit to move towards your important goal through manageable small steps. Take these small steps consistently over one week as you move gently towards your goal.
Free Introductory Chapters
Take your first small steps into the number one bestselling book
Free Power of Small Handout
The Power of Small in the Media
Thank you to those who have helped get the Power of Small message out to as many people as possible
