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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise February 2019
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Bad with money : the imperfect art of getting your financial sh*t together
by Gaby Dunn
What it's about: The beloved comedic podcaster provides an empowering guide to financial literacy for millennials that includes coverage of topics ranging from student loans and credit cards to buying a car and choosing insurance plans.
Reviewers say: "Readers can breathe a sigh of relief: Dunn may be a master of snark, but her biting commentary punches up. She doesn’t condemn bad fiscal decisions but rather offers manageable how-tos for getting yourself out of a bad situation and planning for the future." (Booklist)
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| Are U Ok? A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health: How to Know if You Need Help... by Kati MortonWhat it's about: some of the most commonly asked questions about mental illness, mental health, self-care practices, and asking for help when you need it.
Read it for: the author's tone, which is welcoming, encouraging, and makes a difficult topic seem more approachable.
Author alert: Kati Morton is a licensed family therapist best known for her popular YouTube channel, where she discusses a variety of mental health topics and works to reduce the stigma of mental illness. |
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Life admin : how I learned to do less, do better, and live more
by Elizabeth F Emens
What it's about: A Columbia Law School professor and mother of two outlines best practices for saving time and labor on the administrative aspects of life, from paying bills and scheduling appointments to planning a wedding and organizing a home.
Reviewers say: "Going a long way to make the invisible visible and increase understanding for all, this fits well into conversations about emotional labor and time management in the digital era." (Booklist)
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30-day money cleanse : take control of your finances, manage your spending, and de-stress your money
by Ashley Feinstein Gerstley
What it's about: Gerstley was working in financial services when she came to the shocking realization that even she was stressed about her personal finances. She realized that her stress didn't arise from a lack of knowledge but the way that we as a society treat and talk (or rather don't talk) about money.
Reviewers say: "Gerstley’s book offers a solid first step for those just entering the workforce or anyone still in need of developing good financial habits and dealing fearlessly with personal finances." (Publishers Weekly)
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Atomic habits : tiny changes, remarkable results : an easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones
by James Clear
What it's about: One of the world’s leading experts on habit formation reveals practical strategies that will teach readers exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
About the author: James Clear is the creator of The Habits Academy, the premier training platform for organizations and individuals that are interested in building better habits in life and work.
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Hype : a doctor's guide to medical myths, exaggerated claims and bad advice - how to tell what's real and what's not
by Nina Shapiro
What it's about: An award-winning Otolaryngologist examines the actual science behind our collective health beliefs, dispelling misinformation and myths including the idea that sugar is toxic and the importance of drinking 8 glasses of water a day.
Reviewers say: "Her skeptical, no-nonsense approach and probing assessment of fact versus fiction make for lively reading that is likely to help readers make better health and medical choices." (Publishers Weekly)
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