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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise February 2020
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| The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century by Adam DavidsonThe author argues that an increasingly automated and interconnected labor market will create more opportunities to build a career around the things that get you excited. While discussions of the 21st-century economy can be stressful and bleak, the information and advice in The Passion Economy are presented in an upbeat, optimistic tone.
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Elegant Simplicity : The Art of Living Well
by Satish Kumar
Elegant Simplicity provides a philosophy of life that weaves together simplicity of material life, thought, and spirit and distills Satish Kumar's five decades of wisdom into a guide for pursuing
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The School of Life : An Emotional Education by The School of LifeOne decade ago, Alain de Botton founded The School of Life, an institute dedicated to understanding and improving our emotional intelligence. Now he presents the gathered wisdom of those ten years in a wide-ranging and innovative compendium of emotional intelligence which forms an introduction to The School of Life. Using his trademark mixture of analysis and anecdote, philosophical insight and practical wisdom, he considers how we interact with each and with ourselves, and how we can do so better.
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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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How healing works : get well and stay well using your hidden power to heal
by Wayne B Jonas
A revolutionary approach to injury, illness and wellness draws on four decades of research and patient care to explain how 80 percent of healing occurs organically, outlining how readers can take charge of their health and pursue appropriate care while implementing practices to activate the body's natural healing processes.
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Doctor dogs : how our best friends are becoming our best medicine
by Maria Goodavage
The best-selling author of Soldier Dogs and Secret Service Dogs investigates the current state of canine research to document the remarkable ways dogs are opening new avenues of health care, from disease detection to therapy assistance. Illustrations.
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The body : a guide for occupants
by Bill Bryson
The award-winning author of A Short History of Nearly Everything presents an engaging head-to-toe tour of the human body that shares anecdotal insights into its functions, ability to heal and vulnerability to disease.
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| 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.
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Escaping the Emotional Roller Coaster : Act for the Emotionally Sensitive
by Patricia Zurita Ona
If you've ever been told that you're 'too sensitive' or felt overwhelmed by your emotions, this is the book for you. Using the principles of ACT and positive psychology, Dr Zurita Ona provides a simple roadmap for every 'super-feeler' on how to avoid being hijacked by your emotions and instead act in a way consistent with your personal values.
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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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| Beautiful Money: The 4-Week Total Wealth Makeover by Leanne JacobsWhat it's about: how to change your relationship with money and find balance between your finances and the rest of your life. Topics include: clarifying your goals; the value of having multiple sources of income; the importance of staying grounded even after you've managed to build wealth. Is it for you? The tone and much of the advice in this guide might seem unconventional to some readers, but anyone looking for new approaches to personal finance will find it refreshing. |
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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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