Let’s face it, the holidays—and life—can be stressful. So here is your gentle reminder to take time for yourself this season, along with a list of books and journals that will help inspire ways to do so.
Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey
You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime.
With insight, compassion, and hope, Brooks and Winfrey reveal how the tools of emotional self-management can change your life―immediately. They recommend practical, research-based practices to build the four pillars of happiness: family, friendship, work, and faith. And along the way, they share hard-earned wisdom from their own lives and careers as well as the witness of regular people whose lives are joyful despite setbacks and hardship. Build the Life You Want is your blueprint for a better life.
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions
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Lessons for Living: What Only Adversity Can Teach You by Phil Stutz
Profound essays that cut through the messiness of life to help you get the good from the bad—by famed therapist Phil Stutz, the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Tools and subject of the Netflix documentary Stutz.
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Way of Chai: Recipes for a Meaningful Life by Kevin Wilson
In this celebration of the comfort and community to be found in a warm, well-made cup of chai, Kevin Wilson offers readers his famous chai recipes alongside meditations on how to live a simple yet full life.
“Kevin Wilson’s ability to extract beautiful flavors from tea is only rivaled by his ability to extract beautiful meaning from life. The Way of Chai is a masterpiece; it will challenge you to expand your taste for the simple and the sacred. This is a must-read book.”—Garrison Hayes, filmmaker, author and founder of Kindred Media
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner
From a foremost expert on the science of emotions and consultant to Pixar’s Inside Out, a groundbreaking and essential exploration into the history, science, and greater understanding of awe.
“Read this book to connect with your highest self.”—Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and Quiet
“We need more awe in our lives, and Dacher Keltner has written the definitive book on where to find it.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free by Melissa Urban
End resentment, burnout, and anxiety—and reclaim your time, energy, health, and relationships.
“Melissa Urban shows the way forward with clarity, vulnerability, and humor.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of Life in Five Senses
Melissa’s straightforward scripts and practical tips makes it easy to identify your limits and communicate them with confidence, so you can start putting yourself first and create a life that feels bigger, freer, and more authentically YOU.”—Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Second Rule
Available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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Remember Love: Words for Tender Times by Cleo Wade
From the beloved, New York Times bestselling author of Heart Talk, a collection of prose and poetry that explores how we can find light in periods of lostness, love for ourselves after heartbreak, okay-ness in the midst of change, and strength in letting go.
At a time when many of us feel overwhelmed by fear and isolation, Cleo Wade’s Remember Love offers intimate, uplifting words that anchor, nurture, and make us feel less alone.
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Bad Mood Book: Because the World Is on Fire by Swan Huntley
An interactive companion to help you befriend your bad mood—while laughing at yourself at least once.
If you’re in such a bad mood that even opening this book seems hard, then please feel free to punch it a few times first, or you could use it to wipe your tears. No rush. You’ll be received with open arms whenever you’re ready.
Available in Trade Paperback.
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Racial Wellness: A Guide to Liberatory Healing for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
A guide and workbook centered on self-care, healing, and empowerment for Black, Indigenous, and people of color—from racial wellness visionary and designer Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah.
Filled with uplifting affirmations, tender reminders, love letters, and helpful graphics sprinkled throughout, Racial Wellness is as informative as it is comforting, offering communities of color the opportunity to rest, rehabilitate, and rebuild.
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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Wandering Nowhere: A Personal Journal for Everyday Inspiration by Alan Watts
A guided journal for practical wisdom and self-reflection—featuring insightful quotes, sage advice for a life well-lived, and charming illustrations—from acclaimed philosopher Alan Watts. Whether you are familiar with his work or new to it, these inspiring messages will guide you in the mindful practice of journaling.
In this journal, readers will discover some of Watts’ most salient and pithy philosophical observations, from seeing through arbitrary separations prescribed by language and society to leaving behind assumptions to see things as they truly are: fleeting, yet everlasting—simple, but wondrous.In this journal, readers will discover some of Watts’ most salient and pithy philosophical observations, from seeing through arbitrary separations prescribed by language and society to leaving behind assumptions to see things as they truly are: fleeting, yet everlasting—simple, but wondrous.
Available November 28th in Hardcover.
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Go Your Own Way: A Journal for Building Self-Confidence by Meera Lee Patel
From the author of Start Where You Are, a beautiful and empowering journal for embracing what makes you special—and charting your own path.
Even in the best of times, it’s easy to lose your way. In this vividly illustrated journal, you’ll find support, inspiration, and thought-provoking questions to help you gain clarity and strength in the face of life’s challenges. Popular artist and author Meera Lee Patel brings together powerful quotes and insights that reframe the experience of being different—in order to more fully embrace who we are and where we want to go next.
Available in Trade Paperback.
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Seasons of You: A Journal That Follows Your Nature by Kat Graham
Embark on a journey toward self-reflection, growth, and empowerment through the ever-changing seasons of your life with this illustrated guided journal from actress, music artist, and humanitarian Kat Graham.
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