Good reads - General
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Stress less: Proven methods to reduce stress, manage anxiety and lift your mood Johnstone, M. & Player, M. (2019). Australia: McMillian. Wow what a read! This book is beautifully illustrated and holds valuable techniques to help with stress and anxiety... |
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Resilient Hanson, R. (2018). Harmony. If, like me, you’ve ever found yourself wondering why there isn’t a practical guidebook for navigating life’s challenges, then you’ll be as pleased as I was to learn that Resilient is just such a book...
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Mindset – Changing the way you think to fulfil your potential Dweck, C. (2017). Random House. Initially I thought this would be yet another “self-help book”, but I was pleasantly surprised when I read this book. |
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The art of rest: How to find respite in the modern age Hammond, C. (2020). Edinburgh: Canongate. The Art of Rest unpacks the psychology of how and why we rest the way we do from an easy-to-follow scientific standpoint.
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The self-care project: How to let go of frazzle and make time for you Hardy, J. (2019). London: Orion Spring. The Self-Care Project is more than just a book. It’s an interactive journal for people who need a bit of encouragement to prioritise self-care, for those who are “too busy” to put time into themselves or for those who look at self-care as a luxury as opposed to a necessity. |
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10 keys to happier living: A practical handbook for happiness By King, V. (2016). Hachette. A Practical Handbook for Happiness explains how anyone can unlock the secret to a happier life and take action to make that their own reality. |
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Sanctuary: The discovery of wonder Leibrich, J. (2015) Dunedin: Otago University Press. Sanctuary: The discovery of wonder is generous, beautiful and rich with wisdom. Personally, it left me with a deep craving for quiet... |
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All of this is for you: A little book of kindness Jones, R. (2019). Auckland: Penguin. Life can be overwhelming, things can get tough and we can be so hard on ourselves. Through beautifully crafted drawings and simple little messages, Ruby Jones’ All of this is for you reminds us that we’re not going through life alone. |
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The nature fix: Why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative Williams, F. (2017). W.W Norton and Company Inc. In this informative and entertaining book, journalist Florence Williams sets out to uncover the science behind the feel-good factor of nature... |
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The book of overthinking: How to stop the cycle of worry Smith, Gwendoline. (2020). N.Z.: Allen & Unwin. This book is an easy read and is full of techniques to help you get out of the downward spiral worry can take you on.
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Opening Little Boxes Kees Lodder, Cathy Casey, Manuela Bertao, Alex Casey. (2020). Eunoia Publishing, NZ A collection of reflections about family in lockdown, about slowing down and listening to what’s inside. |