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Named by HELLO! Magazine as One of the Best Motivational Self-Help Books of 2024

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.

You are in charge of yourself; your life is yours. Happiness propaganda may imply tear 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 it as part of your protection plan against self-destruction… and then use it to help others. Live life with less stress and more joy by asking yourself: “What does it matter?” And that the courage to act on your answer.

About the Author

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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

Praise For…

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“This wonderful book is one you will pick up and won’t 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.”
— Simoné Laubscher, Founder and Formulator of Rejuv Wellness, Formulator of Welleco for Elle Macpherson

“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.

“From the start to the end of What Does it Matter? the pages are peppered with thought provoking questions, life wisdoms, and meaningful stories. Emma’s writing style is accessible yet lyrical, transporting the reader to far flung places and bringing characters to life on every page. I’ve been lucky enough to encounter Emma’s insight firsthand and I’m 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

“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

“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 Women’s Ministries, The Salvation Army

“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

“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. It’s also delightfully written.”
— Stewart Emery, Author of the bestselling Success Built to Last

"If you're on the hunt for peace, to shush your inner critic and you want to stop sweating the small stuff, this book is the one you need to pick up. It will change your life forever if you do the work that's required. I'm not quite 'there' yet, but I think with time I might be. It's the ultimate book teaching us what we know deep down, that life is for living and not stressing." 
— Leanne Bayley, HELLO! Lifestyle and Commerce Director