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1) Inner workout: strengthening self-care practices for healing body, soul, and mind

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There is not one self-care method that fits all and Morrison acknowledges this as she helps you create a routine that works for YOU.

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"Through practices aimed at strengthening key dimensions of well-being, from feeling at home in your body to tapping into the wisdom that already lives within you, Taylor Elyse Morrison, founder of the lifestyle brand Inner Workout, guides you to discover what "self-care" truly means and helps you cultivate a dynamic relationship with your whole being"--

2) How am I doing?: 40 conversations to have with yourself

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Yeager, Corey

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Feelings of anxiety are often part of the Sunday Scaries. Cultivating more awareness about your needs and motivations can help you battle through these feelings.

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"Life is hard. But it gets a whole lot easier when you start to talk it out. Discover your purpose, honor your story, and explore who you want to be. Dr. Corey Yeager offers you 40 questions to help you develop positive mental health strategies for anxious moments while increasing your confidence." --publisher's website.

3) Rest rituals: meditations & practices for restorative sleep

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Oula, Valerie

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Healing Meditations

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If you're stressed, sleep can be elusive and bad sleep feeds the cycle. Let this book help you wind down and improve your sleep quality.

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"Good sleep--the kind that leaves you with increased mental clarity, steady energy, and excitement for the day ahead--can be elusive. But it's within reach: vibrational energy healer and meditation instructor Valerie Oula has put together over fifty rituals for winding down, drifting off, and improving the quality of your rest. Her practice includes: guided meditations and visualizations to help you center yourself; breathwork for calming an anxious...

4) The no-nonsense meditation book: a scientist's guide to the power of meditation

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Laureys, Steven

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Meditation has continually proven to help your mental and physical health. But some may still doubt its actual effects on the brain - this one's for you.

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Steven explores the effect of meditation on the brain, using hard science to explain the benefits of a practice that was once thought of as purely spiritual. The result is a highly accessible, scientifically questioning guide to meditation, designed to open the practice to a broader audience. A mix of fascinating science, inspiring anecdote and practical exercises, this accessible book offers thoroughly researched evidence that meditation can have...

5) Beautifully organized at work: bring order and joy to your work life so you can stay calm, relieve stress, and get more done each day

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Boyd, Nikki

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Having a lovely and functional workspace can help relieve the dread of returning to it.

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"Clutter and mess can distract you, stress you out, and get in the way of efficiently getting work done. That's why Beautifully Organized at Work was created to give you practical tips and tools for how to mindfully transform your workspace and get organized so you can feel better about your work and be better set up for success." -- Amazon.com. Bring peace and joy into your workspace as you learn how to declutter your office and mind and create...

6) Nature in Chicagoland: more than 120 fantastic nature destinations that you must visit

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Morkes, Andrew

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Maybe your Sunday Scaries come from not feeling like you used your weekend to the fullest. Find weekend adventures to recharge with the added bonus of disconnecting from your tech and reconnecting with nature.

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"Nature in Chicagoland: More Than 120 Fantastic Nature Destinations That You Must Visit is a great resource for nature newbies, lifelong residents who are tired of visiting the same old nature spots, those looking for something to do during the pandemic, and tourists seeking some outdoor adventures. Destinations include forest preserves; nature centers; city, state, and national parks; beaches; tallgrass prairies; wetlands; scenic rivers; and much...