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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise February 2020
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| You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate MurphyWhat it is: an illuminating look at the power of strong listening skills and the ways in which modern technology has allowed us to be always available to listen but not always good at it.
Read it for: the thorough research; the conversations with a diverse group of people (from priests to hostage negotiators) whose careers require them to develop and maintain the listening skills that so many of us have lost. |
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Everything isn't terrible : conquer your insecurities, interrupt your anxiety, and finally calm down
by Kathleen Smith
What it's about: A licensed therapist and mental health writer offers a humorous, engaging guide to help people take charge of their anxiety and choose how to respond to it to help them live a calmer, happier life. (self-help).
Is it for you? Comprised of short chapters containing anecdotal examples from Smith's work with her clients, in addition to engaging, actionable exercises for readers, Everything Isn't Terrible will give anyone suffering from anxiety he tools they need to finally...calm...down.
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How not to diet : the groundbreaking science of healthy, permanent weight loss
by Michael Greger
What it's about: Draws on the latest research into the scientific causes of obesity and weight loss to outline plant-based strategies involving calorie density, the insulin index, and intestinal microbiota.
Why you might like it: Chock full of actionable advice and groundbreaking dietary research, How Not to Diet will put an end to dieting—and replace those constant weight-loss struggles with a simple, healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
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How to live a good life : a guide to choosing your personal philosophy
by Massimo Pigliucci
What it is: A wide-ranging collection of essays by leading philosophers from Eastern and Western traditions, from Taoism and Buddhism to Aristotelianism and stoicism, counsels readers on the basics of choosing a philosophy for living an examined and meaningful life.
Is it for you? "Readers interested in thinking more about their life-choices and options for change will be grateful for this practical guide to, as the authors write in their conclusion, the “possibilities to learn from, ponder, and perhaps adopt.” " (Publishers Weekly)
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Talk Money to Me : Save Well, Spend Some, and Feel Good About Your Money
by Kelley Keehn
What it's about: The personal finance educator and former host of Burn My Mortgage counsels readers on such topics as gaining control of debt, establishing good credit, having open conversations about finances and having fun while saving responsibly. (personal finance).
Why you might like it: With her unique blend of empathy and no-nonsense candor, Kelley takes you through the basics of personal finance with relatable anecdotes that expose the most common money pitfalls-and how to avoid them.
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Exercise is medicine : how physical activity boosts health and slows aging
by Judy Foreman
What it's about: Investigative health journalist Judy Foreman suggests that we actually can extend a healthy lifespan, and the key element is exercise, through its myriad effects on dozens of molecules in the brain, the muscles, and other organs.
Read for facts like this: "One chapter is strikingly titled Sitting Kills. Consider that only one hour of running can add about seven hours to life expectancy. Foreman covers possible risks, but the connection between fitness and health is indisputable." (Booklist)
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Average is the new awesome : a manifesto for the rest of us
by Samantha Matt
What it is: A celebration of the wonderful qualities of being ordinary challenges the illusion-based systems that tell children they can achieve anything, counseling readers on how to recognize the potential and importance of “good enough.”
Attitude adjustment: "...many people spend much of their time and energy demeaning their own looks, accomplishments, and lifestyle. Matt encourages readers to adjust their attitudes toward what life should look like by letting go of exceptional expectations and stopping comparing oneself to others." (Library Journal)
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| Women with Money: The Judgment-Free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed... by Jean ChatzkyWhat it's about: how women can evaluate their relationships with money and take steps to ensure their financial security, which will allow them to create a life with less stress and more opportunities for fulfillment.
About the author: Award-winning journalist Jean Chatzky is the financial editor for NBC's Today Show, host of the weekly HerMoney podcast, and has written other personal finance books such as Pay It Down and Not Your Parents' Money Book. |
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| The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner's Guide to Getting Good With Money by Chelsea Fagan; designed by Lauren Ver HageWhat it is: an approachable entry point for anyone who needs to get their financial affairs in order but is overwhelmed by trying to figure out where to start.
Read it for: newbie-level introductions to concepts like budgeting and investing; discussions of how money can affect our relationships with ourselves and with each other; the author's warmth, sincerity, and humor. |
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| You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle... by Jesse MechamWhat's inside: a complete, detailed guide to managing your money, based on the system built into the popular budgeting platform of the same name.
Why you might like it: The encouraging tone of the writing and room for flexibility in the system feel less restrictive than other books about financial planning.
Advice includes: "give every dollar a job," "embrace your true expenses," and instead of asking yourself "can I afford this?", ask "does this move me closer to my goals?" |
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