No Bull Help Yourself

By Nicola Beykirch

Are you ready to harness your inner hero and challenge norms? NO BULL Help Yourself is a revolutionary guide to unleashing your hidden superpowers. Written for young adults, this book provides thought-provoking wit, wisdom, and creative strategies for navigating life. With a unique symbol of the cow-bull as your shield, you'll learn how to break free from stereotypes and take control of your life. NO BULL Help Yourself will empower you to reach your full potential and make a lasting positive impact on your life.

What's included in NO BULL Help Yourself:
- Strategies to unleash your inner hero and challenge norms
- Thought-provoking wit, wisdom, and creative strategies for navigating life
- Unique symbol of the cow-bull to break free from stereotypes and take control of your life
- Valuable clues for parents who need help

Get ready to become the hero of your own story with NO BULL Help Yourself.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nicola Beykirch
• Release date: Nov 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223689232

Nicola Beykirch

Born in Durban in '78, Nicola Ann Beykirch penned 'Girl in the Pickle Jar,' her debut novel published in April '23. It's an unapologetic cautionary tale, tackling toxic culture, discrimination, and abuse. She is creating the sequel and developing the exciting trilogy conclusion, with a surprise narrator taking centre stage. Nicola's London-based, and she frequently jets off to her roots and uncharted waters in a sailing yacht.

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NICOLA ANN BEYKIRCH

Born in Durban in ‘78, Nicola Ann Beykirch penned  Girl in the Pickle Jar, her debut novel published in April ‘23. It’s an unapologetic cautionary tale, tackling toxic culture, patriarchy, and abuse. She is creating the sequel and developing the exciting trilogy conclusion, with a surprise narrator taking centre stage. Nicola is London-based, and she frequently jets off to her roots and sails to uncharted waters.

NO BULL Help Yourself

Empower Your Young Adult Self: Own Up and Untangle the Mind Maze

NICOLA ANN BEYKIRCH

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Copyright © 2023 by NICOLA ANN BEYKIRCH

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No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except as permitted by UK copyright law. For permission requests, contact the Publisher HOLD STALLIONS, London via email: [e-mail].

Hardback: ISBN: 978-0-9562652-6-5

Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9562652-7-2

Cover design: KMD & Microsoft BIC

Illustrations: KMD & Microsoft BIC

This book’s got some stuff you’ve probably heard before, because it’s all out there, buzzing around like a swarm of bees. No claiming it’s all my original genius, because it is not. Hey, the rest of this book? Yep, that’s all Yours Truly!

Listen up! Here’s the deal: I can’t offer any rock-solid guarantees about the outcomes you’ll achieve from the pearls of wisdom in this book. Here I am to share my life experiences and provide you with an empowering kick in the rear, all while rocking fabulous fluffy slippers. My aim is to assist you on your journey to authenticity. Remember, your ultimate triumph or failure is in your hands, influenced by your circumstances and a multitude of factors beyond my control. So, let’s buckle up those fluffy slippers, embrace the challenge, and give life an empowering ass-kicking!

To the Incredible Young Adults of the World,

I tribute this book to you – the masters of multitasking, the champions of eye-rolling, and the ultimate connoisseurs of sarcasm. You wield expertise in untamed rooms, excel in the art of procrastination, and reign supreme during midnight snack invasions.

Embrace the mayhem, revel in life’s absurdities, and propagate your infectious mirth.

So here’s to you, the generation capable of metamorphosing a hashtag into a movement and elevating a TikTok dance into an exquisite art form. Remain steadfast in your authenticity. Never lose sight of your potential to revolutionise the world, or at least yours – one impeccably timed jest at a time.

With laughter and profound admiration,

Nicola Ann Beykirch

The Unveiled Prophet

The Unveiled Prophet

Contents

1.EMBRACING THE COW-BULL

2.ART & WORDS

3. OVERWHELMING FRUSTRATION

4.PASS THE LOO ROLL

5.TO LIFE

6.SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND

7.SELF/ESTEEM-WORTH-RESPECT

8.AT LEAST REMOVE YOUR SHOES

9.LIVING AUTHENTICALLY

10.TRUE ALTRUISM AND MENSCHIE-DOM

11.RELIGION AND CULTURE

12.THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OBSERVANT

13.ROOT OF THE ISSUE

14.IF... ONLY ONE SKILL TO MASTER

15. OUTSIDE THE BOX WITHIN THE BOX

16.TO LIE IS TO RECOIL FROM RELATIONSHIP

17.CLEAN UP YOUR HOME ACT

18.THE ART OF LOVING

19.FLAGS AND FAMILY IN RELATIONSHIPS

20.THE BOUNDARY FENCE

21.AU NATUREL CONSEQUENCES

22.CONQUERING BIGGEST PET PEEVE

23.MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS

24.BIRTHING A BABY IS DIFFERENT TO BERTHING MY YACHT

25.MASTERING MONEY AND DODGING DEBT

26.DEFEND SELF AND HEALTH

27.STOIC WORDS OF WISDOM

28.FLIPPING HIERARCHY WITH REBEL POWER!

29.HEALING THE HIDDEN WOUNDS WITHIN

30.TRAUMA, YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME!

31.ABUSE IS NEVER OKAY

32.FOR YOU TO PASS ON

33.UNRAVEL COGNITIVE DISSONANCE

34.LAUGHING INTO AI FUTURE

35.IS THAT ALL THERE IS?

36.NEVER BELIEVE A BOGEYMAN

37.KILL THE AUTHOR

38.CREDS FOR CREATING

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

RESOURCES

TOPICS FOR READING GROUP DISCUSSIONS

NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR

Bull by the Horns

Bull by the Horns

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EMBRACING THE COW-BULL

Mx Cow-Bull Equality

Mx Cow-Bull Equality

As queer people or as people with disabilities, we already face isolation whether it’ll be from our family, friends or our peers. It is hard for us to build these connections. As someone who’s both, that isolation becomes much more pronounced. —Charbel Zaba

In a world dominated by stereotypes and prejudices, one symbol stands strong as a champion of inclusivity and equality — the bull. Hold stallions! It’s not your regular bull; it’s a cow with impressive horns! A cow-bull. Why? We’re all about smashing boundaries and embracing no genders or all genders: female, male, omnigender, both, all, ANYTHING! Ja, it’s that versatile! Each cow-bull illustration in the book differs because of a software glitch.

Imagine a world where you smash gender norms and be whoever you want without judgment or discrimination. The cow-bull is the symbol for this no-nonsense book for young adults (who bunked psychology class at school) and parents. It empowers minds to challenge societal norms and embrace their true selves. And it celebrates the diversity of human identities, urging everyone to break free from stereotypes and embrace their uniqueness. The bull, associated with strength and power, represents the force needed to combat inequality. It’s more than just raw physical might; it symbolises the strength of character to live life unapologetically.

This remarkable bovine is like a supercharged shredder, cutting through all the bull-sh*t in our lives. It’s a rallying cry to reject falsehoods and biases, creating genuine connections, understanding, and a lot of waste, which is where bull comes from.

The bull holds various symbolic meanings in different cultures and contexts:

Mighty Bulls: Their muscular build and imposing presence make them a symbol of strength and power.

Fertility: In some ancient cultures, the bull represents fertility and virility because of its role in mating and reproduction.

Wealth and Prosperity: Bulls are valuable assets in agricultural societies, symbolising wealth and prosperity, contributing to farming and labour.

Bull Markets: In finance, a bull market refers to a period of rising stock prices and optimism in the market, drawing its name from the aggressive and upward movements of a bull.

Zodiac Sign: In astrology, the bull is associated with the Taurus zodiac sign, representing steadfastness, determination, and a love for the material world. Guess who’s a Taurus? Come on... Yes, Yours Truly! Coincidence? Never!

You don’t have to be a huge NBA fan to know about the Windy City’s basketball team, the Chicago Bulls, and their iconic bull logo. Innocent logo? Redditor Cvoony flipped it, and behold, it turns naughty — a crab and a robot getting frisky. Oh, the sauciness!

Now, let’s talk about bullfighting in Spain — a tradition with deep cultural roots that sparks heated debates. I want to make it clear I do