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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise August 2023 |
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The joy of well-being : a practical guide to a happy, healthy, and long life
by Colleen Wachob
What's it about: challenging the standard definition of wellness, health, and self-improvement and revealing what a healthy lifestyle looks like at the fundamental level.
Why it matters: there is no "one size fits all" solution to being healthy, and there are countless studies that support this point of view when it comes to what you eat, your mental health, and how you choose to live. The only universal principle is that you have got to be happy.
About the authors: Colleen and Jacob Wachob are the cofounders of mindbodygreen, one of the largest wellness lifestyle websites.
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8 steps to conquer chronic pain : a doctor's guide to lifelong relief
by Andrea Furlan
What's inside: A practical, solution-based guide for ending chronic pain
Read it for: help understanding the different types of pain, how they're diagnosed and, most important, what you can do to relieve your chronic pain
About the author: Dr. Furlan is an award-winning pain specialist, whose YouTube channel has received more than 30 million views
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Soul boom : why we need a spiritual revolution
by Rainn Wilson
What it's about: sharing his struggles with loss and addiction, Rainn Wilson explores the possibility and hope for a spiritual revolution to address today's greatest issues – mental health, racism and sexism, climate change and economic injustice.
About the author: comedic actor, producer and writer, Rainn Wilson is best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on The Office.
Reviewers say: "Deceptively simple yet thought-provoking musings to help readers embark on a quest of spiritual self-awareness" (Publishers Weekly).
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| Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today by Hal HershfieldWhat it is: a well-researched examination of short and long-term thinking and how to make choices that benefit us most in the future.
Read it for: the practical advice, which is presented in a well-organized and engaging format.
Reviewers say: "An encouraging, practical guide for decision-making" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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Being the change : a guide for advocates and activists on staying healthy, inspired, and driven
by Dara G. Friedman-Wheeler
Read it for: practical tips for readers who want to be effective advocates and agents of change, while coping with the emotional and relational challenges such work often presents
What's inside: a rich catalog of case examples, exercises, and actionable ideas make this book a comprehensive toolkit for people who want to take their social engagement to the next level
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Steady, calm, and brave : 25 Buddhist practices of resilience and wisdom in a crisis
by Kimberly Brown
What it's about: taking care of yourself and others in uncertain and unsettling times.
What's inside: short, stand-alone readings designed to help you through difficult circumstances, and extraordinary challenges we face today.
About the author: as a leading voice in the contemporary meditation community, Kimberly Brown teaches classes at many centers, including Mindful Astoria, New York Insight Meditation Center, Shantideva Meditation Center, The Rubin Museum, and a monthly workshop for cancer patients at Gilda’s Club/The Red Door
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| Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause And How to Feel Like... by Jancee DunnWhat's inside: a humorous and candid exploration of menopause, its cultural implications, and research into the latest tools and tips to navigate one of life's biggest changes.
Read it for: the informative interviews with medical professionals; the emphasis placed on dispelling misinformation; the handy appendix of authoritative resources included at the end.
You might also like: The Slow Moon Climbs by Susan P. Mattern; The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter. |
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| Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most by Adam AlterWhat it's about: the periods of personal, professional, and creative stagnation that can keep you stuck in life and how to overcome the inertia that's holding you back.
Why you might like it: The author's advice is practical and presented in a non-judgemental, confidence-boosting tone and contextualized through abundant case studies from all walks of life.
Examples include: painter Claude Monet; Academy Award-winner Brie Larson; and music legend Miles Davis. |
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