Jaime, cofounder of accessory brand Pop&Suki, debuts with a practical guide focused on overcoming perfectionism through mindfulness. She brings readers along on her journey from subjecting herself to negative internal conversations to being able to emote in a more positive way, sharing methods for thought reprogramming that are based on concepts of psychological flexibility. The author suggests her "simple four-step framework for daily reflecting" promotes stronger emotional, physical, and mental health, and consists of connecting with one's body through running, walking, or dancing; being curious about one's feelings; reminding oneself to practice gratitude; and committing to emotional growth. This process, she argues, will allow readers to feel emotions without being controlled by them: "Being bendy has truly made me so much happier than perfection ever could." Readers looking for simple practices to foster healthier thinking should take a look. (June)

From the outside, British entrepreneur and media celebrity Poppy Jamie seems to have it all. She's a TV and internet hit with two successful companies: the Happy Not Perfect media tech company (with a mindfulness app) and Pop & Suki designer goods. She's beautiful, rich, and very popular. But inside, she struggles with impostor syndrome and anxiety. Tormented by childhood fears of not being good enough or working hard enough to achieve happiness and success, Jamie eventually becomes addicted to work and collapses from exhaustion. As she searches for answers within herself and consults experts in the field, she develops a plan called "The Flex," a flexible way to attack life's problems. The secret is the four "C's": "Connection," "Curiosity," "Choice," and "Commitment." Keeping one's mind open to the unexpected, squashing those ANTs (automatic negative thoughts), and feeding the "Wolf of Love" all help to right the ship, while "Flexercises" help one put "The Flex" into practice. Jamie's popularity provides this self-help plan with a ready audience, and her solid, commonsense advice makes this a worthy read.