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Summary: ABC News anchor Dan Harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals, play Ultimate Frisbee, and use the word "namaste" without irony. After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange and circuitous journey that ultimately led him to become one of meditation's most vocal public proponents. Here's what he's fixated on now: Science suggests that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spiegel & Grau 2017
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Summary: The author recounts her struggles with perfectionism and anxiety and shares the self-help techniques she acquired through working with mental health experts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 JAMBono, Tim
Summary: Are you as authentically happy as your social media profiles make it seem? When a group of researchers asked young adults around the globe what their number one priority was in life, the top answer was "happiness." Not success, fame, money, looks, or love...but happiness. For a rising generation of young adults raised as digital natives in a fast-paced, ultra-connected world, authentic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Life & Style 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 158 BONGrazer, Brian
Summary: "From Academy Award-nominated producer Brian Grazer and acclaimed business journalist Charles Fishman comes a brilliantly entertaining peek into the weekly "curiosity conversations" that have inspired Grazer to create some of America's favorite and iconic movies and television shows--from 24 to A Beautiful Mind. For decades, film and TV producer Brian Grazer has scheduled a weekly "curiosity...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2015
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 153.8 GRAFailla, Maria
Summary: "Planty practices to grow your way to happier, more peaceful life Discover the power of plants to help you disconnect from the stress and anxiety of modern life and grow more joy in your world. Filled with practices to help plant lovers step away from their screens and cultivate delight and peace of mind with plants, Growing Joy is your guide to transforming plant care into self-care. In easy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Essentials 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 615.8 FAIMazzola, Krystal
Summary: "Setting boundaries can be tough-you don't want to disappoint other people, but you also don't want to be stuck in a situation that makes you uncomfortable or unhappy. The good news is that setting healthy boundaries is really a good thing that can make you happier and strengthen those relationships you were so worried about. So how do you get started? Setting boundaries is an important skill,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.2 MAZBailey, Chris
Summary: "When Chris Bailey, productivity expert, discovered that he had become stressed and burnt out because he was pushing himself too hard, he realized that he had no right to be giving advice on productivity without learning when and how to rein things in and take a break. Productivity advice works-and we need it now more than ever-but it's just as important that we also develop our capacity for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Life 2022
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Summary: "From the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and "the Marie Kondo of relationships" comes an inspirational guide for setting new personal goals, rediscovering your interests, cultivating creativity, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 RODCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 RODHellis, Lori
Summary: "The book begins with a list of rules to help you through the tough parts. They're reliable, time-tested, formulated from the author's 27 years in practice. In a clear, concise, and contemporary voice, author Lori Hellis offers step-by-step, start-to-finish advice on the many phases of divorce. She covers the full spectrum of divorce issues from beginning to end, from how to start and what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Relation HellisMenanno, Julie
Summary: "What does a healthy realtionship look like? A good question in theory, but expert couples therapist Julie Menanno wants you to ask a slightly different one: What does a securly attached relationship feel like? The answer to this question is the ultimate goal in Secure Love, a groundbreaking guide to secure attachment in adult relationships. While attachment style has grown in popularity to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2024
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Summary: "Instead of presenting love as an ethereal concept or a collection of cliches, Jay Shetty lays out specific, actionable steps to help you develop the skills to practice and nurture love better than ever before. He shares insights on how to win or lose together, how to define love, and why you don't break in a break-up. Inspired by Vedic wisdom and modern science, he tackles the entire...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 152.4 SHECopies Available at Woodmere
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Summary: Offers an introduction to existentialism and how readers can use the lessons of its proponents to improve their lives and become more emotionally attuned human beings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2018
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Summary: "An accessible guide from an expert on Mindfulness on how to get the most out of meditation--and make the practice a permanent part of your daily life. Meditation is supposed to be a practice that's relaxing and beneficial...so why is it so hard to commit to? While many people have taken workshops in meditation, a significant number don't maintain their practice for long after the class is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TarcherPerigee 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158 WELWalrond, Karen
Summary: "Many of us have strong convictions. We want to advocate for causes we care about--but which ones? We want to work for change--but will the emotional toll lead to burn out? Leadership coach, lawyer, photographer, and activist Karen Walrond knows that when you care deeply about the world, light can seem hard to find. But when your activism grows out of your joy--and vice versa--you begin to see...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Broadleaf Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 263.83 WALBoardman, Samantha
Summary: "In this work, the author defines vitality as the positive feeling of aliveness and energy that lies at the core of wellbeing, and offers strategies for cultivating this feeling. Vitality is associated with positive health outcomes like productivity, better coping with stress and challenges, greater mental health and the ability to manage negative emotions. Boardman believes that meaningful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Life 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613 BOANewman, Wendy
Summary: "Wendy Newman has made every imaginable dating mistake--so you don't have to. Part guidebook, part personal tell-all, 121 First Dates chronicles Wendy's funny, real-life dating misadventures and the practical wisdom she gained from them. Her tales will find you laughing, commiserating, and nodding your head as you learn how to stay in the dating game until you find the right man, just like...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books/Beyond Words 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.7 NEWSingh, Simran Jeet
Summary: "As a boy growing up in South Texas, Simran Jeet Singh and his brothers confronted racism daily. Instead of giving in to negativity, he delved into the Sikh teachings he grew up with and embraced the lessons to seek the good in every person and situation and to find positive ways to direct his energy. Part memoir, part spiritual journey, The Light We Give offers an approach to a happier, more...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 294.6 SINGolbeck, Jennifer
Summary: "Dogs have been considered people's best friend for thousands of years, but never has the relationship between humans and their canine companions been as vitally important as it is today. With all of the seismic shifts in today's world, rates of anxiety and depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7001 GOLJacobson, Lisa
Summary: "Romance novels, Hallmark movies, the immense demand for romantic stories reveals a deep, unsatisfied longing found in many marriages, but does it have to be that way? Is it possible that the best marriages have to offer can grow, rather than fade after saying "I do"? Popular Christian voices Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer say, "Absolutely yes!" So what is the secret to a happy,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 306.81 JACWilliams, Omkari L.
Summary: "In Micro Activism, former political consultant turned activism coach Omkari Williams shares her expertise to help each of us, no matter our temperament, find our most satisfying and effective activist role. Williams encourages starting small, working collaboratively, and beginning locally. Advice on self-care practices, burn-out prevention, and profiles of activists engaged in a range of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.0973 WILLombardo, Elizabeth.
Summary: "Perfectionists exist in every walk of life. While outwardly they appear to be very accomplished, they are often unhappy and unfulfilled. Perfectionists strive toward unattainable goals, and their behaviors can wreak havoc on both their physical health and their psychological well-being. Timely and transformative, Better than Perfect by Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo offers step-by-step instructions...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seal Press 2014