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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise April 2021 |
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Embrace the suck : the Navy SEAL way to an extraordinary life
by Brent Gleeson
A candid guide based on the author’s experiences as a Navy SEAL combat veteran blends engaging historical references with behavioral science research to counsel readers on how to build self-discipline, make purposeful choices and thrive on adversity.
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Hello, habits : a minimalist's guide to a better life
by Fumio Sasaki
"The internationally best-selling author of Goodbye, Things shares insights and practices to help you become the best version of yourself. Fumio Sasaki changed his life when he became a minimalist. But before minimalism could really stick, he had to makeit a habit. All of us live our lives based on the habits we've formed, from when we get up in the morning, to what we eat and drink, to how likely we are to actually make it to the gym. In Hello, Habits, Sasaki explains how we can acquire the new habits that we want-and get rid of the ones that don't do us any good. Bringing together leading theories and tips from cognitive psychology, along with examples from his own life, he unravels common misperceptions about "willpower" and "talent," and offers a step-by-step guide to success. Ultimately, Sasaki shows how ordinary people like himself can use his principles of good habit-making to improve themselves and change their lives"
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ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction...
by Edward M. Hallowell MD and John J. Ratey MD
What it's about: understanding and managing ADHD in all stages of life, grounded in the latest available research.
Why you should read it: Both authors have ADHD themselves, giving them personal perspective that's as valuable as their professional work.
Don't miss: the exploration of topics often left out of conversations about ADHD, such at the emotional ramifications of living with the disorder.
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Nobody's Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness
by Roy Richard Grinker
What it is: an engaging look at the history of mental illness stigma and how those negative attitudes have shaped treatment over time.
Read it for: the author's compassionate approach toward mental illness and the story of his own family's role in the history of psychology (his grandfather worked with Sigmund Freud).
Reviewers say: Nobody's Normal is a "highly readable, thoughtful study of how we perceive and talk about mental illness" (Kirkus Reviews).
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Believe in people : bottom-up solutions for a top-down world
by Charles G. Koch
Two of America’s most successful entrepreneurs identify the societally imposed barriers that compromise success, explaining how today’s leaders and companies can promote unprecedented levels of achievement by empowering, supporting and providing opportunities to everyday workers.
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Home Business Tax Deductions : Keep What You Earn
by Stephen Fishman
Including recent updates like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, this guide for home business owners shows them how to take advantage of available tax breaks, from home office expenses to start-up expenses to health care costs and travel. Original. Illustrations.
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Rude : stop being nice and start being bold
by Rebecca Reid
The London-based Telegraph columnist identifies the societally imposed gender limits that prevent women from having equal footing in careers and relationships, counseling readers on how to use the power of courageous decisions to advance personal goals.
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Run to win : lessons in leadership for women changing the world
by Stephanie Schriock
The president of EMILY’s List offers a playbook for activist women that shares actionable recommendations for facilitating leadership, teaming up with others and organizing and executing effective campaigns in male-dominated business and political environments.
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Focus : bringing time, energy, and money into flow
by Pedram Shojai
The New York Times best-selling author of The Urban Monk shares his time-tested system for managing your Life Garden (sowing seeds for a happy life) through 100-day system that provides a foundation for living your life to its fullest energy potential.
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Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding
by Daniel E. Lieberman
What it is: a comprehensive yet accessible study of exercise through a social lens, which looks at the changing role of physical activity as part of the human experience.
Why you might like it: the engaging writing; the author's ability to condense and simplify complex scientific concept and studies.
Don't miss: the non-judgmental exploration of the social and evolutionary obstacles to prioritizing exercise in modern life.
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Logged In and Stressed Out : How Social Media Is Affecting Your Mental Health and What You Can Do About It
by Paula Durlofsky
Studies show that the average American is spending more than 10 hours a day in front of their screens... Too often, bad feelings from social media interactions linger, negatively affecting our off-line lives and worsening already present mental health issues. Instead of demonizing social media by taking a one-note, "digital detox" approach, Logged In and Stressed Out recognizes social media is not, itself, the problem--it's how we use it that needs examining.
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One decision : the first step to a better life
by Mike Bayer
The best-selling author of Best Self counsels readers on how to make the simple but powerful commitment to being oneself without doubt or anxiety, outlining strategies for reconnecting with the authentic self to make more confident and practical choices. Illustrations.
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Keep sharp : build a better brain at any age
by Sanjay Gupta
The Emmy Award-winning CNN chief medical correspondent and best-selling author of Chasing Life draws on cutting-edge scientific research to outline strategies for protecting brain function and maintaining cognitive health at any age.
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What we don't talk about when we talk about fat
by Aubrey Gordon
From the creator of Your Fat Friend, an explosive indictment on the systemic and cultural issues facing plus-sized people that will move us toward creating an agenda for fat justice.
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Fat girls in black bodies : creating communities of our own
by Joy Cox
Combatting fatphobia and racism to reclaim a space of belonging at the intersection of fat, Black, and female. into three sections--"belonging," "resistance," and "acceptance"--and informed by personal history, community stories, and deep research, Fat Girls in Black Bodies breaks down the myths, stereotypes, tropes, and outright lies we've been sold about race, body size, belonging, and health. Cox's razor-sharp cultural commentary exposes the racist roots of diet culture, healthism, and the ways we erroneously conflate body size with personal responsibility. She explores how to reclaim space and create belonging in a hostile world, pushing back against tired pressures of "going along just to get along," and dismantles the institutionally ingrained myths about race, size, gender, and worth that deny fat Black women their selfhood.
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When brains dream : exploring the science and mystery of sleep
by Antonio Zadra
Two world-renowned sleep and dream researchers present a comprehensive exploration of human dreaming that draws on up-to-date neuroscience research to illuminate what dreams are, where they come from, why we have them and what they mean. Illustrations.
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The fasting fix : eat smarter, fast better, live longer
by Andreas Michalsen
The best-selling author of The Nature Cure draws on decades of medical practice and cutting-edge research to explain the scientific benefits of fasting and how to incorporate a safe and beneficial fasting practice into a personal routine.
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Parent up : inspire your child to be their best self
by Kelly Rippon
The mother of Olympic medalist Adam Rippon draws on her experiences as a single parent of six high achievers to outline anecdotal philosophies about how to be a positive influencer in the development of a young person’s best self.
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Do Right By Me: Learning to Raise Black Children in White Spaces
by Valerie I. Harrison and Kathryn Peach D'Angelo
What it is: a compelling and candid conversation for white parents of Black adopted children and how best to raise them with a strong, healthy relationship with their own identities.
Reviewers say: Do Right By Me is a "timely examination of discrimination and privilege" that is "packed with insight" (Publishers Weekly).
Try this next: In Their Voices by Rhonda Roorda, which centers the experiences and observations of transracial adoptees.
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