The books that make you smile and give you hope are the very ones that uplift your soul. You know the ones, those you are happy to invest in, keep handy for a quick hit of inspiration, recommend to others, and often re-read. But individual “uplifting” is subjective and highly personal. What might be soul-inspiring […]
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6 Picks: Books That Help You Get a Good Night’s Rest
When impaired, don’t operate heavy machinery. When tired, you don’t operate—period! Well, you probably won’t feel like doing much, anyway. Nor will you give your best effort. You get the gist. Brain fog from lack of sleep is a serious epidemic. Disorders, illness, stress, anxiety, depression, technology, life changes, and transitions all negatively impact sleep. […]
Finding Clarity: How compassionate accountability builds vibrant relationships, thriving workplaces, and meaningful lives.
Finding Clarity by Marc Lesser is all about increasing self-awareness and interpersonal skills so one can live, and lead, with more depth, compassion, and effectiveness. Marc has decades of experience that “he lived and practiced” in preparation of writing this book. Director of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, MBA, and CEO of three companies, including a […]
The Mayo Clinic Diet: Third Edition
I received this book at an odd time in my life—when I didn’t need to lose weight. I’ve been pretty lucky about staying fit; I make it a priority. Still, there have been times in my life when I needed to shed a little or gain a little. But more importantly, I struggle with eating […]
It’s Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom through Deliberate Thinking
This latest release by Thomas Sterner offers practical advice and inspiration for mastering, and elevating, thoughts. How we behave, the impact we have, the outcomes we achieve, and the moods we experience are all tied to our thoughts. Learning to understand and re-program them is integral for manifesting positive change. “Fear and anger are not […]
What Do You Do When Bad Things Happen? From Trauma to Purpose
Guest Post by Lori Keesey, author of Always Think of Me, and The Accidental Blogger Three years ago, I reinvented myself and became The Accidental Blogger…not because blogging ranked high on my bucket list, but because I needed a platform and figured stories about ordinary people who overcome adversity would do the trick. Simply put, […]
The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness
Author of Care of the Soul, Thomas Moore, humbly presents his most recent book with an introduction that made me a believer. A believer of his promise that “less is more.” By exercising the hard-won lessons he shares throughout this book, I’ve discovered it’s a promise kept. That’s rare. Especially in this age of too […]
Author Insights: How Books Can Ease Children’s Anxiety
When you’re anxious, you need to release it. Though many turn to unhealthy releases—substance abuse, overindulging, irrational behavior—liberation and long-lasting results can only be found in healthier forms of release. It’s innate. When anxious, the need to restore our bodies to a calm state of homeostasis takes precedence, and the search for release can be […]
The Guidance Groove: Escape Unproductive Habits, Trust Your Intuition, and Be True
Author Dr. Carolyn Kurle is a scientist, professor, and researcher who is passionate about helping people increase their personal authenticity and contentment. The Guidance Groove is both a tool and a gift she’s created to help you get unstuck, break free from false mental programming, and follow a gentle and supportive roadmap for navigating the […]
Author Insights: Strive for Continuous Improvement
You’re pretty awesome. You have achieved greatness in so many areas of your life—career, family, community, and beyond. But just because you can look back and be proud of your accomplishments doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t strive for continuous improvement. We all have work to do. According to a study cited in Scientific American, most […]