“Perfectionism is a form of anxiety,” said Shannon Garcia, a psychotherapist at <a href="https://statesofwellness.com/">States of Wellness Counseling </a>in Illinois and Wisconsin. “Your perfectionism may be becoming something that is holding you back from progressing in your career when you either start avoiding tasks out of fear it will not be completed perfectly or you spend an excessive amount of time trying to make something perfect.”

If you can’t reflect on what you’ve accomplished, you are never going to be satisfied.Perfectionists don’t take in compliments and they obsess over mistakes. And putting that unsustainable pressure on yourself is going to burn you out.<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/topic/burnout">Burnout </a>results from chronic workplace stress and can wreck your health in the long run. It’s associated with <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5627926/">unending fatigue, headaches, insomnia, depressive symptoms, and other poor health outcomes </a>.

1. You only ruminate on what you didn’t do. 

n other words, if you have meltdowns over the thought of not finishing an assignment to your standards, that’s a sign you could be a failure-avoiding perfectionist. And that’s a problem.Steed’s study found that burnout, stress and anxiety were more strongly related to failure-avoiding perfectionism, while excellence-seeking perfectionism was more tied to benefits like motivation and engagement.Overall, being a perfectionist did not improve job performance, regardless of which type a person was.

2. Meltdowns Over The Thought Of Not Finishing Your Work. 

Garcia said a sign that your perfectionism is doing more harm than good is when it doesn’t allow you to get anything done.When you become notorious on your team for missing deadlines, you may gain an unflattering work reputation for being unreliable. Once that perception sticks, you will find it hard to advance in your career.Garcia finds that perfectionism can not only lead to <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/burnout-weekend-job-solutions_l_5d8b96cbe4b0c6d0cef53b26">burnout </a>but also frustration from your boss and co-workers and ongoing stress that carries over from work to your home life.

3. You keep missing deadlines. 

Neo said another sign that your perfectionism is becoming harmful is when you cannot truly listen or engage with colleagues or loved ones because you are too worried about upholding a perfect self-image.Psychologists have found that, along with perfectionists who set unrealistic standards for themselves, there are “<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dont-delay/200804/what-flavor-perfectionist-are-you-it-matters">socially prescribed </a>” perfectionists that feel like impossible standards are being forced upon them by society or the people around them. Socially prescribed perfectionism has been associated with depression and other mental health conditions.

4. You don’t socialize because you are worried about your image.

If you are wondering whether your perfectionism is helping or hurting your career, Neo said, ask yourself: “Is it making your life shrink? Is it making you unhappy, anxious, basically a shadow of who you are? [Do you feel like] there is a growing chasm between the person you are presenting on the outside, but inside you are feeling like things are going to crumble at any time?” If any of your answers are yes, perfectionism is no longer serving you, and you should consider redefining your standards to “good enough ,” she said.

The pursuit of perfectionism is not always a bad thing. Research has found that people who hold themselves to high standards are thorough and engaged with their work and are motivated to succeed.

But there’s a tipping point when the rigid standards of perfectionism start to do more harm than good.

High expectations for yourself and others is helpful, but there's a tipping point at which it does more harm than good.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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It’s a simple fact that often feels like a confession. After all, meditation is hailed as an almost magical cure in self-help circles, and the list of benefits it offers is undeniably impressive. Meditation promotes calm and compassion, decreases stress, and improves attention and concentration. Avid meditators won’t hesitate to point out, breathlessly, that it can actually change your brain. It is one of the most studied non-pharmacologic mental health interventions in the world, and most of the data is overwhelmingly positive.

I Don't Meditate

At its best, meditation felt like I was floating in the ocean. But I noticed this only seemed to happen when I was already calm. When I was anxious, meditation actually increased my agitation.It’s not that I’ve never tried. I used the apps and the timers. I tried body scan meditations and mindfulness meditations. I tried sitting, which made me uncomfortable, and then lying down, which made me fall asleep. I focused on my breath (until I began to hyperventilate), and I also imagined my thoughts floating away in little clouds (there were a lot of clouds).

So Why Don't I Do It?

In fact, a <a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0176239#sec028">2017 study of meditation experiences </a>found that a significant proportion of meditators have experienced fear, pain, dizziness, paranoia, dysphoria and other “challenging” effects. Researchers believe these effects are often under-reported, because studies aiming to understand the benefits of meditation don’t ask about adverse effects. As a non-pharmacologic intervention, meditation is assumed to be harmless. Meditation is like many things, great for some people, but not necessarily for everyone. The 7 activities which are my kind of meditation are :

Its Okay If You Don't Like Meditation

I find that visualization gives me the same kind of distance and space that many people find in meditation, but it also engages my imagination in the process. Rather than feeling like I need to sit with uncomfortable feelings or ideas, it allows me to transform them creatively — not to avoid them but to work with them in a generative, dynamic way. I haven’t found great research on the use of visualization as a meditation alternative, but there are anecdotal accounts of nurses using visualization with patients, particularly children, as a method of relieving pain.

1. Visualization

Adult coloring books had a real heyday in the mid-to-late 2010s, as people sought a creative yet low pressure form of stress relief. As it turns out, certain types of coloring may help reduce anxiety. In particular, <a href="https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ688443.pdf">research shows </a>that coloring a complex abstract design such as a mandala or a plaid pattern can reduce anxiety in a meaningful way. Structured patterns like this have strong symmetry that taps into the harmony aesthetic, which promotes calm through symmetry and balance, quieting the visual noise of our surroundings so we can focus more deeply on what we care about. Tied to this, <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07421656.2019.1645498">subsequent studies </a>have shown that coloring not only decreases anxiety, but also increases mindfulness and may also improve attention and creativity. The physicality of coloring may also be helpful to those of us who tend to dissociate from our bodies. The engagement of the hands and the senses can keep us from feeling like we’re swimming in our thoughts. In one study , a group drumming initiative resulted in significant reductions in anxiety and depression, along with an increase in overall mental well-being.

2. Coloring

In <a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0151136">one study </a>, a group drumming initiative resulted in significant reductions in anxiety and depression, along with an increase in overall mental well-being. Drumming also correlated with a decrease in inflammatory markers in the bodies of the participants. Why does drumming promote calm? Percussion is considered one of the oldest forms of music-making (perhaps after singing) and may have originated as a way to promote coordination of work among groups of early humans. Drumming is a grounding activity that lets us blow off steam in a safe and non-aggressive way.

3. Drumming

OK, parents of a child who recently acquired a drum set might not see this activity as calming, but research shows that the rhythmic quality of drumming can be a powerful aid for mental health. In <a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0151136">one study </a>, a group drumming initiative resulted in significant reductions in anxiety and depression, along with an increase in overall mental well-being. Drumming also correlated with a decrease in inflammatory markers in the bodies of the participants. Why does drumming promote calm? One reason may be the repetition of the sounds and movements (again, a manifestation of the harmony aesthetic). Per<warningtag>cussion is considered one of the oldest forms of music-making (perhaps after singing) and may have originated as a way to promote coordination of work among groups of early humans. </warningtag><warningtag>Drumming is a grounding activity that lets us blow off steam in a safe and non-aggressive way. Notably, drumming is one activity that has typically been studied as a group intervention rather than an individual practice. It’s possible that solo drumming also has benefits, but </warningtag><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13612-016-0048-0"><warningtag>current research </warningtag></a><warningtag>on drumming tends to focus on the physical experience of rhythm, synchrony and belonging as the key drivers of mental well-being. </warningtag>

Cloud gazing draws us outside, which has documented mental health benefits, while amorphous, softly shifting clouds give the attention something calming to focus on. Looking upward may also help, as this increases the amount of light that enters the eye, which itself has distinct benefits for mental well-being. Little research has been done on cloud gazing (sadly!), however <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0013916518807274">one study </a> points to the benefits of sky views as restorative, and accessible. While green nature views have been widely shown to help reduce stress.

4. Cloud gazing

<a href="https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/">Morning pages </a>are a creative tool devised by the writer Julia Cameron in her celebrated book <a href="https://geni.us/DBoXUYo">The Artist’s Way </a>. To do them, you simply write three long-hand pages first thing in the morning, writing without stopping and allowing whatever thoughts arise to go onto the page. For writers, morning pages are a way of breaking through the pressure of the blank page and opening a line of dialogue with your creative brain. No one has to read them. In fact, you can place them directly into the trash when you’re done if you choose.

5. Morning pages

<a href="https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/">Morning pages </a>are a creative tool devised by the writer Julia Cameron in her celebrated book <a href="https://geni.us/DBoXUYo">The Artist’s Way </a>. To do them, you simply write three long-hand pages first thing in the morning, writing without stopping and allowing whatever thoughts arise to go onto the page. For writers, morning pages are a way of breaking through the pressure of the blank page and opening a line of dialogue with your creative brain. No one has to read them. In fact, you can place them directly into the trash when you’re done if you choose. Though morning pages are billed as a creativity tool, for me they funct<warningtag>ion as a mental health tool </warningtag><warningtag>. I discovered the technique while working on the later chapters of my book and found it far more effective than meditation at calming my anxiety around my work. Knowing I had the open space of morning pages as a buffer before sitting down to work on my book alleviated so much pressure that I began sleeping better and enjoying my free time more. I regularly return to the practice if not every day, then several times a week at least. </warningtag>

Walking meditation is <a href="https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/walking_meditation">a form of meditation </a>in its own right, but even if you don’t have a formal walking meditation practice, some form of mindful movement can be calming. Walking is easy and accessible to most people, and for those who feel stuck when attempting a seated meditation, it can help by engaging the body as well as the mind in the act of quiet reflection. Benefits of mindful walking include <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31126543/">stress reduction </a>and <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34336559/">improved cognition </a>among older adults, in addition to the many mental health benefits of increased physical activity that it provides.

6. Walking

Some researchers believe that Ross’s soft baritone and the swishy sounds of his brush against the canvas <a href="https://www.startribune.com/scientists-have-found-out-why-bob-ross-voice-is-so-soothing/472974813/">trigger ASMR reactions </a> , also known as “brain tingles.” The popular meditation app Calm has used Bob Ross’s voice in their <a href="https://news.artnet.com/art-world/bob-ross-sleeping-aid-1297421">Sleep Stories series </a>, which is intended to help insomniac users fall asleep. You can watch every episode of his show on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/BobRossInc/playlists">YouTube </a>, and if you’re looking for one to get started, here’s a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMEZp47VKC0&feature=youtu.be">favorite episode </a>.

7. Watching Bob Ross painting videos

I relate a lot with this article as I am also not a fruitful user of regular meditation. The activities mentioned here, i follow quite a lot of them my favourites being thundercloud gazing, colouring and watching bob ross videos. 

Meditation is great for some people but not for everyone -- including author and designer Ingrid Fetell Lee. Here, she shares some alternatives that can help expand your awareness, calm your mind, and sink into the present moment.

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Black Clover is known as “the next Naruto ” and even anime like Fairy Tail . Mostly for its <a href="https://animemotivation.com/inspirational-anime-moments/">inspirational themes </a>and similar style of protagonists.But with that said – Black Clover does have its differences, expressed through the meaningful quotes shared on each characters journey.I have shared my top favourite quotes which might even give yourself a boost to watch the show and learn from it. The quotes themselves act as a sense of motivation for myself and I know that some of them shall be relatable to you as well.

Introduction. 

“I always hated the fact that I was never blessed with any magic. But in place of that, I was blessed with wonderful teammates.”

“As you live you lose reasons and hope. But as you keep on going, you pick up new reasons and hope.”

“We might not be a family by blood, but, we should treat all the teammates we’re going to make in the future as family!”

“When you can’t beat fate on your own, that’s when you rely on your friends and team.”

“Being weak is nothing to be ashamed of… Staying weak is!”

“Protect whatever is precious to you. One day it’ll lead you to protect something else.”

“Surpass your limit. Right here, right now.”

Black Clover has become a popular Shounen, similar to the likes of Naruto. Here are the best quotes to inspire and help you remember the anime!

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The short answer is, no. Multiple studies have found that when we constantly indulge in jumping from one task to another — called <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5723199/">task switching </a>— we become less efficient and are more likely to make mistakes. Media multitasking — using multiple devices at the same time, like texting while watching Netflix — <a href="https://www.pnas.org/content/106/37/15583">lowers your attention span and worsens your working memory </a>.

Does Multitasking Make You More Efficient?

The simple answer is that we’re addicted to it. Thanks to sweet, sweet dopamine, our brains are overachievers (and a little bit lazy). We just looove the idea of doing two things at once, even if it makes us worse at both of them.

Why Can't We Avoid Multitasking?

Dopamine is often called the “reward” chemical because of how it makes us feel. When we “do something right”, like completing a task, we get a hit of dopamine, and it makes us want to do that thing again.And that’s the problem. Because our brains don’t really care what we do. Dopamine is so powerful that we just want to keep doing whatever it was that made us feel so good, regardless of our long-term goals.You stop by for a quick peek and get a rush of dopamine when you scroll. Before you know it, an hour has flown by and you’re knee deep in rabbit-hole of <a href="https://slowgrowth.com/blog/information-overload/">useless information </a>.

We Crave Distraction

When we’re focused on something, the left and right sides of your prefrontal cortex work together. But when we multitask, our prefrontal cortex has to split to accommodate the extra cognitive load.It feels like you’re doing two things at once, but the reality is that’s not how our brains work. You’re really just switching between the two sides of your prefrontal cortex. And remember, that “<a href="https://www.apa.org/research/action/multitask">switching cost </a>” can cost you a whopping 40% of your productive time.The truth is that we can only do two things at once when the cognitive load for at least one activity is low.

Multitasking Feels Like We Are Getting Things Done

It’s a badge of honor to be always available. It’s uncomfortable to say “no” if one of your coworkers wants to “hop on a quick call.” You’d rather stop what you’re doing than seem like you’re too busy. Even if you’re in the middle of an important task. 51.5% of workers in a <a href="https://blog.rescuetime.com/interruptions-at-work/">RescueTime study </a>admitted being frequently disturbed in the office. Yet only 13% had spoken to their boss or colleagues about being interrupted while working. So, what can you do to ignore distractions (including your boss!) and prioritize your most important tasks?

Work Culture Rewards Responsiveness

It’s hard to stop multitasking. We’re rewarded for being busy (or at least looking busy). And it’s easy to think, “I’m getting so much done!” when you have a bunch of windows open on your screen. But doing one thing at a time is often the simplest and most effective ways to boost your productivity. So close those browser tabs, put your phone on silent (and turn it over), and prepare to change the way you work. Here are a few ways you can stop multitasking and finally start getting stuff done.

How to ditch multitasking and create room for deep focus instead

Diving into a massive list every morning won’t work. It’s too easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and pretty soon you’ll find ways to distract yourself. Instead of trying to “do all the things”, add a step between listing everything you have to do and<a href="https://slowgrowth.com/blog/eisenhower-organization-method/">prioritize the 3 most important tasks on the list </a>. Assign a number to each task on your to-do list. Which task will you do first? Once you’re done with the first task, then (and only then!), move on to task number two.Prioritizing your to-do list helps prevent multitasking by removing the temptation to do the easiest, low-focus, unimportant task.

Trim down your to-do list

Mute notifications on your phone and desktop and set an alarm for a specific time to check your email, Slack, and other applications. Interruptions happen, but it’s impossible to get into a flow state when you get interrupted every 5 minutes. Try to batch communication and set expectations with clients and co-workers for when you’ll respond to reduce unnecessary interruptions. Your creative energy will thank you. And remember, few things are so urgent that you have to handle it immediately.

Block out time for deep work and  email

Productivity tools can be a double-edged sword. They enable us to do more work, but it’s easy to get lost in the customization and multitasking features, notifications, and endless menus.Use the software to your advantage. Install a website blocker, like <a href="https://www.rescuetime.com/?lp=focustime">FocusTime </a>or <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji?hl=en">StayFocusd </a>to block distracting websites. You can also snooze alerts in most productivity platforms or set them to deliver at a certain time of day — almost like a daily brief.If your smartphone is your poison of choice, install apps like <a href="https://www.forestapp.cc/">Forest. </a>This app “kills a tree” every time you leave the app to doom scroll.

Use tools to your advantage

It’s hard to stay focused for long stretches of time, and it will take practice to master. But like all <a href="https://slowgrowth.com/simple-habits/">good habits </a>, it’s worth the hassle. It’s ironic, but focusing on a single task and slowing down can help you get more done and feel more rested while doing it. If you want to stop multitasking and experience the benefits of deep focus check out our course — <a href="https://slowgrowth.com/simple-habits/">Simple Habits </a>. Learn how to stay focused on your goals, create a <a href="https://slowgrowth.com/blog/30-day-challenges/">habit plan for the first 30 days </a>(and beyond), and get true accountability from people on the same path as you.

‘Mono-tasking’ is a habit

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Since the start Naruto always dreamt of becoming the Hokage, the strongest shinobi in the village, and he achieved his dream and became the Hokage. But it was not a smooth ride, he and his friends had gone through numerous hardships and yet they never gave up on their dreams. They trained day and night, learning new skills which helped them to move forward. Not for an instance they imagined to quit, they trusted in their faith and themselves and fought their challenges head on.

Never Give Up On Your Dreams

Every single character in Naruto protects everyone they love and also can go to any extent to protect them. We should treasure all our loved ones and never let them down at any cost. Our loved ones will always be our support pillars and we need to protect them at all costs.

Believe In And Protect Who Are Dear To You

Every evil person was once on a righteous path and kind at heart and always ready to make a difference in everyone’s life, but because of any terrible injustice or worse circumstances they lost faith on a righteous path. But deep down there is always a right conscious lying inside waiting to get awaken. They are waiting for a right motivation and guidance to awaken the inner conscious, waiting when any person introduces them to their selves, a person who can shower hope to their conscious. Naruto taught there it’s never too late to revert to the right path.

Every Evil Person Can Change If They Are Willing

You might have heard that you don’t need a talent, but how determined and how much you are ready to put your might in process matters. Talent just give you an edge towards your goal but your sheer habit of pushing yourself helps you to reach your goal.That’s what shown by Rock Lee who lack talent to become the Ninja yet he wants to be. Lee taught us even if you lack any born talent yet you can achieve your goal with your hard work, determination and right attitude.

Hard Work Beats Talent

sometimes cartoons teach us valuable life lessons when most think its just a waste of time. as for me i cannot follow self help or motivational books much, for me animes with a strong sense of life has always helped me push forth through my life in my anxiety filled days. so please don't consider them a wastage instead if its possible, every person, of any age should watch Naruto at least once. 

“Dude have you started watching Naruto?” my roommate used to badger me to watch the Naruto Series when we were in college. “Leave me alone man, I will not see a cartoon. These are for children and I…

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<ul><li>Physical rest, can be passive or active.</li><li>Passive physical rest includes sleeping and napping. </li><li>Active physical rest means restorative activities such as yoga, stretching and massage therapy that help improve the body’s circulation and flexibility.</li></ul>

Physical Rest

Do you know that coworker who starts work every day with a huge cup of coffee? He’s often irritable and forgetful, and he has a difficult time concentrating on his work. The good news is that you don't have to quit your job or go on vacation to fix this. <ul><li>Schedule short breaks to occur every two hours throughout your workday.</li><li>Keep a notepad by the bed to jot down any thoughts that would keep you awake. </li></ul>

Mental Rest

Bright lights, computer screens, background noise and multiple conversations — whether they’re in an office or on Zoom calls — can cause our senses to feel overwhelmed. This can be countered by doing something as simple as <ul><li>Closing your eyes for a minute in the middle of the day.</li><li>By intentionally unplugging from electronics at the end of every day. </li><li>Intentional moments of sensory deprivation can begin to undo the damage inflicted by the over-stimulating world.</li></ul>

Sensory Rest

This type of rest is especially important for anyone who must solve problems or brainstorm new ideas. Creative rest reawakens the awe and wonder inside each of us. Allowing yourself to take in the beauty of the outdoors — even if it’s at a local park or in your backyard — provides you with creative rest.

Creative Rest

The ability to connect beyond the physical and mental and feel a deep sense of belonging, love, acceptance and purpose. To receive this, engage in something greater than yourself and add prayer, meditation or community involvement to your daily routine.

Spiritual Rest

This means having the time and space to freely express your feelings and cut back on people pleasing. Emotional rest also requires the courage to be authentic.

Emotional Rest

This occurs when we fail to differentiate between those relationships that revive us from those relationships that exhaust us. To experience more social rest, <ul><li>Surround yourself with positive and supportive people. Even if your interactions have to occur virtually.</li><li>You can choose to engage more fully in them by turning on your camera and focusing on who you’re speaking to.</li></ul>

Social Rest

Sleep and rest are not the same thing. I'll thank Matt D' Avella for getting it into my brain through his newsletter. This article was shared in his latest newsletter and I had a valuable insight on how these two terms are often misinterpreted.

Are you getting your seven or eight hours of sleep a night -- yet you still feel exhausted? Here's why that could be happening, according to physician Saundra Dalton-Smith.

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"Never underestimate your opponent, no matter how small they seem."

"If you don't like your destiny, don't accept it. Instead have the courage to change it the way you want to be."

"Power is not will, it is the phenomenon of physically making things happen."

"Life is like a pencil that will surely run out, but will leave the beautiful writing of life."

"No matter how hard or impossible it is, never lose sight of your goal."

"When the world shoves you around, you just got to stand up and shove back. It's not like somebody's going to save you if you start babbling excuses."

"Do you always want to live hiding behind the mask you put up for the sake of others? You're you and there's nothing wrong with that."

"People who can't throw something important away, can never hope to change anything."

"If you win you live. If you lose you die. If you don't fight, you can't win."

"You shouldn't be crying over those things that happened in the past. Think of this, why do you think your eyes are placed in the front? That is for you to see what's up ahead."

"God would never put us through all this suffering if he didn't think we could bear it."

"You'll stumble many times in the future, but when you do, each time you'll have more strength to bounce back."

"I thought that the closer the real and virtual world got, the better the future would be. But the more boundary between them blurs, the more it starts to trick people."

"Life is a wave on the sea. Would you force the sea to grow still to save one wave? To save yourself?"

"Its funny how each day you wake up and never really know if it will be one that will change your life forever."

I have been watching anime for 16 years and have watched tons of them. They aren't just animation meant only to entertain ourselves in our pastimes, they also carry important life lessons with deep meanings which are essential for both the younger and older audience. I have shared some of my most favourite quotes alongwith the main article so that everyone can get a taste of the huge anime community and how much one can learn from it. 

Animes are loved by all and they can make us laugh, love, cry, and inspired. So here are some inspirational anime quotes that'll pump you up for the day ahead.


125 Best Inspirational Anime Quotes To Motivate You

"The truth. It is a beautiful and a terrible thing and should be treated with great caution."

"It is the quality of one's convictions that determines success, not the number of followers."

"There are some things you can't share without ending up liking each other, and knocking out a twelve-foot mountain troll is one of them."

"Books! And cleverness! There are important things - friendship and bravery."

"We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are."

"Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike."

"But you know, happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."

"Time will not slow down when something unpleasant lies ahead."

"If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals."

"Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open."

"Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect."

"When in doubt, go to the library."

All seven eBooks in the multi-award winning, internationally bestselling Harry Potter series, available as one download with stunning cover art by Olly Moss. Enjoy the stories that have captured the imagination of millions worldwide. Having now become classics of our time, the Harry Potter ebooks never fail to bring comfort and escapism to readers of all ages. With its message of hope, belonging and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new readers.

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