Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise February 2020 Recent Releases Hanger management : master your hunger and improve your mood, mind, and relationships by Susan Albers Citing burnout and hunger imbalances as the primary causes of negative moods and behavior, the best-selling author of Eating Mindfully shares strategies for breaking negative cycles and establishing healthier eating habits.  You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy What 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.  Tiny habits : + the small changes that change everything by B. J Fogg An expert of habit formation and behavior science describes how to harness the power of transformation, whether it be to lose weight, exercise more or de-stress, through making tiny changes that we can feel good about.  Friendship : the evolution, biology, and extraordinary power of life's fundamental bond by Lydia Denworth An investigation of friendship provides profound implications for our understanding of what humans and animals alike need to thrive across a lifetime. Napkin finance : build your wealth in 30 seconds or less by Tina Hay Fun and accessible, a handy crash course in personal finance, written by the founder of Napkin Finance, provides a visual learning strategy to help readers master even the most complex financial topics.  The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become... by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. What it's about: childhood attachment styles and actionable advice for how parents can "show up" in ways that that foster their child's self-esteem and emotional well-being. Why you should read it: This thorough yet accessible exploration of early emotional development is the book you'll wish your own parents had access to. About the authors: Psychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel and clinical social worker Tina Payne Bryson have previously collaborated on other parenting books such as The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline. The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It by John Tierney and Roy F. Baumeister What it is: a thought-provoking and engaging evaluation of negativity bias (in which negative experiences can have a stronger effect on people than positive ones) and how to use it to your advantage. Topics include: the evolutionary advantages of negativity bias for early humans; the uses of constructive criticism; the constant exposure to negativity from the 24-hour news cycle. You might also like: Rethinking Narcissism by Craig Malkin; Is Shame Necessary? by Jennifer Jacquet. You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle... by Jesse Mecham What'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?" Contact your librarian for more great books!