'OMG! This book is SO me! The tips and stories shared by Ed, Mark and Nicky will help you live a life filled with more fun, joy and enthusiasm!'
ALISON HAMMOND, TV Presenter

'Kids are so authentic and there's no reason for us to lose that when we're older. Kids see the wonder and awe in the smallest things every day.Be More Kid reminds us how important it is to bring out the best in ourselves and how we can do that in way that also brings out the best in others.'
BEN SHEPHARD, TV Presenter

'This book gives you the tools to bring the belief, energy and passion you had as a child into your current life with transformational results.'
SARAH STIRK, TV Presenter, Sky Sports& Entrepreneur

THIS ISN'T JUST ANOTHER SELF IMPROVEMENT BOOK.

Have you ever felt there must be more to life? Do you feel unfulfilled? Have you felt stuck, not knowing how to move forward and found yourself settling for less than you deserve?

AND IT ISN'T ABOUT HAVING TO CREATE A NEW YOU.

Since childhood you've had all of the resources that you need to create the life that you want, and over time you've simply lost touch with them. Now is the time to find them again.

With expert guidance from broadcaster and entrepreneur, Ed James and behaviour and relationship experts, Mark& Nicky Taylor, you'll rediscover your sense of purpose, reconnect with what is important to you and find out how to unlearn unhelpful habits and behaviours. Employing simple tools and techniques you can use each day,Be More Kid shows you how to:Enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling lifeStop overthinking and build resilience in a challenging worldEnd the conflict of putting everyone else before your own needsRediscover the contentment, enthusiasm and zest for life you had as a child

If you are ready for a new approach to your happiness, relationships and your future,Be More Kid will guide you through the journey, one step at a time.

Mark& Nicky Taylor are the only couple in the world to have together achieved the expert status of Master Trainers of NLP and Master Trainers of Hypnosis with the largest NLP membership body in the world the American Board of NLP (ABNLP) and the American Board of Hypnosis (ABH). The Taylored Life Company, founded by Mark& Nicky, offers world class trainings in NLP+® (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Time Line Therapy©, Hypnosis, and NLP+® Coaching.

Ed James has been a presenter for Global Radios Heart FM for nearly two decades. In more recent years he discovered NLP and experienced first-hand how powerful the mindset and techniques are through his own transformative experiences learned from Mark and Nicky; making him ideally placed to advise on the life-changing potential of their work. As a radio presenter, Ed is seen as approachable, down-to-earth and fun, as a result creating a strong and loyal following. His show attracts approximately 500,000 daily listeners.

Acknowledgements xi

Introduction 1

Part I: Stuck and Settling For 7

Chapter 1 Why are you choosing to be unhappy? 9

Chapter 2 Overthinking 14

Chapter 3 Procrastinating 21

Chapter 4 Passenger or driver? 34

Part II: Rediscovering You 47

Chapter 5 If you dont like it, dont do it 49

Chapter 6 You think too much 56

Chapter 7 Being real 63

Chapter 8 Okay with not being okay 72

Part III: Unconditional Love 79

Chapter 9 Contentment vs. happiness 81

Chapter 10 Beyond positive thinking 91

Chapter 11 The power of imagination 98

Part IV: Putting Yourself First 105

Chapter 12 How to adapt to any situation 107

Chapter 13 The art of manipulation 116

Chapter 14 Lost dreams 126

Part V: Light at the End of the Tunnel (and its Not Another Train) 135

Chapter 15 Mum knows best 138

Chapter 16 Just for fun 148

Chapter 17 Its right for right now 156

Part VI: The Art& Science of Underthinking 165

Chapter 18 Keeping it simple 167

Chapter 19 Its not personal 174

Chapter 20 Be excited 180

Chapter 21 Play more 186

Conclusion 193

Exercise Glossary 206

NLP Glossary 208

About the Authors 213

Index 215