What Does It Matter: Live with Less Stress and More Joy

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Unpack the power of asking, What does it matter to pull the plug on the rising waters of your anxiety and put a pin in the expanding balloon of your stress.

Life is an unpredictable white-water ride of fast currents, beautiful scenery, rocky passageways, and calm waters. What Does It Matter is a simple yet profound framework to be used when deciding priorities, curating possessions, making plans, and managing emotions.

In this life-affirming book, the author shares what she has found undeniably helpful in her own life and offers it to you, the reader, to use in yourshowever you want to. And the however you want to bit is crucial, because the best lesson you can take away from this book is to remember to think before you follow. Remember to think before you overreact. Remember to think before being so hard on yourself. Remember to ask, What does it matter to help you see the funny side in any situation sooner.

You are in charge of yourself; your life is yours. You can think for yourselfdont let anyone tell you that you cant. Happiness propaganda may imply that you are not enough or your life is sub-standard, but this book will serve as a direct torpedo hit against that commonplace assault. Use this book as part of your protection plan against self-destructionand then use it to help others.

Live life with less stress and more joy by asking yourself: What does it matter (WDIM)and have the courage to act on your answer.

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Emma is a very accomplished person. In this book she gives us a surprisingly simple, effective, and easy-to-implement process for thriving in a chaotic world as we build the life we long for. Its also delightfully written. -- Stewart Emery, Author of the bestsellingSuccess Built to Last
A book that will change your life for the better and help put everything into perspective. An amazing read that will bring tears and laughter as you reflect on your own life when you read it. I wish I had read it thirty years ago. -- Jane Galvin, Managing Director, Financial Services
If you care deeply about having a powerful impact and purposeful influence on those around you then this is a must read book. With a flair of passion and outrageous courage, Emma Pears shares personal examples, wisdom gleaned from others, and sound advice on how to embrace life in a new way of seeing, living, and functioning in our world in this present generation. This book is captivating and inspiring as you explore and understand how this simple yet profound framework What Does It Matter can have a powerful impact on the management of our attitude, diaries, priorities, actions, and responses in seeking to live our lives filled with faith, hope, and love. A timely book for this post-Covid-19 pandemic crisis." -- Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Womens Ministries, The Salvation Army
Emma Pears writes with knowledge, passion, and experience. She interweaves these three elements with a central message that is powerful: We can be really strong and influential in how we respond to challenges, difficulties, and experiences generally. This book will help readers to ask questions that will give them some peace and direction. Enjoy the ride. -- Colleen McLaughlin, Emeritus Professor, University of Cambridge
From the start to the end of What Does it Matter the pages are peppered with thought provoking questions, life wisdoms, and meaningful stories. Emmas writing style is accessible yet lyrical, transporting the reader to far flung places and bringing characters to life on every page. Ive been lucky enough to encounter Emmas insight firsthand and Im thrilled to witness it shared in this wonderful book. Emma explains the nuanced implications of what and how to think in a way that enables a more fulfilled life for us all. -- Fiona Murden, Psychologist and Award-Winning Author
I wish that I had had this book when I was growing up. Something that would teach me how to think in a rational way but not overly dictatorial and not condescending. It is like a friend telling the reader that life is long and you should do what seems right. If I had it in my power I would make sure everybody would read this book cover to cover, and in that way make the world a better place. -- Howard Moskowitz, Ph.D., Multi-Award-Winning Psychophysicist, CEO, Mind Genomics Associates, Inc.
This wonderful book is one you will pick up and wont be able to put down! Emma provides practical tools to help you live a balanced and joyful life, so you can get out of your own way, to live a life you love. Emma authentically guides you to use this question What Does It Matter to calm your stress and inner critic and to empower you to have the courage to act on your answer. I am recommending this book to all of my clients as a brilliant tool to calm your nervous system, to help improve mental and physical health. -- Simon Laubscher, Founder and Formulator of Rejuv Wellness, Formulator of Welleco for Elle Macpherson

Author Bio

Emma Pears is the Founding Director of Solomon Hunt and is in much demand as a consultant, public speaker, musical director, and songwriter. She was awarded an ESRC scholarship to study at Cambridge University where she gained her MPhil in Educational Research.

As an innovation strategist and leadership coach, Emma designs and delivers bespoke programs for a range of clients across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, from tech start-ups to global charities and FTSE 100 companies.

Emma has performed and conducted in premiere venues across the UK, Europe, and USA. She is an accomplished songwriter and her work is regularly performed and aired worldwide.

Emma lives in Kent, England with her husband and two children.

To learn more, please visit emmapears.com