Books, Apps, Videos, Articles, & More
Resources
Books
The Mind-Gut Connection
The Telomere Effect
The Omnivore's Dilemma
Fast Food Nation
In Defense of Food
The Wellness Project
Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms
The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy
Balance Me: A Realist's Guide to a Successful Life
Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success
You Are Your Best Thing
I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I am Enough"
Braving the Wilderness: Reese's Book Club: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
The Total Money Makeover Updated and Expanded: A Proven Plan for Financial Peace
Educator Wellness: A Guide for Sustaining Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social Well-Being
Trauma Stewardship
21 Days of Resilience
Option B: Facing Adersity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy
Emotional First Aid
Getting To Yes With Yourself
Applications
Vidoes
- 1 Minute Meditation | Calm Your Mind
- 1 Minute Meditation | Letting Go of Stress
- 1 Minute Meditation | Changing Perspective
- 5 Minute Meditation | Long Deep Breaths
- 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Reframe Stressful Situations
- 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Reset: Decompress Your Body & Mind
- 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Calm
- 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Self Soothing
- 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Letting Go
- 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Impermanence
- 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Forgetting Time
- 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Present
- 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Symphony
- The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise
- Got a Meeting? Take a Walk
- What's Wrong With What We Eat?
- The Surprising Science of Happiness
- One More Reason to Get a Good Night's Sleep
- Measuring What Makes Life Worthwhile
- Less Stuff, More Happiness
- How to Gain Control of Your Free Time
- What Makes a Good Life?
- Beyond the Cliff - Trauma Stewardship
- Drowning in Empathy: The Cost of Vicarious Trauma
- How to Manage Compassion Fatigue in Caregiving
- Life Lessons from an Ad Man
Articles
- The Teaching Well (multiple articles tailored to educators)
- 20 Ways to Add Self-Care Into Your Work Routine
- How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
- How Sitting at Your Computer All Day Can Wipe You Out
- Why Kindness and Compassion Are Key to Happiness
- Living with a Purpose Changes Everything
- Can Purpose Keep you Alive?
- 3 Alternatives to Venting That Have Better Results
- Running on Empty: Compassion Fatigue
- Managing the Hidden Stress of Emotional Labor
- 7 Tips for Staying Informed Without Experiencing Media Burnout
- Get Happy: Four Well-Being Workouts
Podcasts
Local Resources
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