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How to feel better Hint: Read these books
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items Sometimes I am on a long drive, or just doing the dishes, and listening to a book is just the right distraction to keep me focused on my task.
Here are my book expert advice recommendations and Amazon links for GIFTS FOR YOU! :)
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Books that will change your life
Support Your Local Bookshop with Bookshop.org
Books That Will Make You Laugh
Audible and Kindle Credits: Try Before You Buy!
Movies to Watch: Where’s the Book?
Security for Peaceful Reading
Books that will change your life
This list features books that I have personally read or listened to—and they’ve truly changed me. As someone in their 50s, a GenXer, improv professional, and human behavior expert (plus, I have ‘AuDHD’), I can say these books helped me grow in ways I...
After almost getting kidnapped myself, my friend recommended this book to me and it's changed my life. Not every one is a bad guy. And every bad guy - is predictable. Learn how to tell who is who. (hug and keep safe)
Especially for women, fems and t...
The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals
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Graciela is a personal friend of mine and her story is about how she was trafficked from America to Mexico and grew up thinking she was Mexican. Now she lives in America and has a Mexican accent that should never have been hers. She finds evidence of...
While this book may not be on audible yet, it is worth grabbing a paperback and having a copy.
Especially during these times, it's important to listen to the stories of the people who went through or are still going through the issue.
Let's all widen our scopes.
While this book may not be on audible yet, it is worth grabbing a paperback and having a copy.
Especially during these times, it's important to listen to the stories of the people who went through or are still going through the issue.
Let's all widen our scopes.
Graciela, No One's Child
I’m still working through this book. The very first page made me check myself. And I’m still learning.
Do the Work!
Did you know when we push our feelings down into a tiny steel box lock it up never to be seen again, our bodies hold on to those emotions? It does! And there are ways to get relief.
This book gives me peace
The Body Keeps the Score
This book was especially helpful for me. Everything is scary, except when you paying attention and checking in with yourself. Another concept about slowing down in my opinion.
Feel the Fear... and Do It Anyway
You’re an artist. You are. And this book will help give you even more inspiration from within.
I found taking care of me makes my art better. This book made me realize that.
Have you heard of “morning pages” you’ll find out about them here. And a...
The Artist's Way
Big and yummy recipes in this tiny book.
Good one to have on hand if this is how you show up 🫵🤩
Feed the Resistance
This is a great guided journal. We are all here to learn.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s most inspiring quotes, writing prompts, and an exclusive introductory essay you must read.
It’s illustrated beautifully, hardcover ready to empower feminist jour...
We Should All Be Feminists
When my students ask me how to be more confident, I definitely refer this book 1st. Amy Cuddy also has a TedTalk. It’s an easy practice and it really helps lift confidence and my mood.
Presence
I first learned ASL in elementary school and I used it so I could talk to my girl friends during class. Yes, I still got in trouble. 😂
Learn this skill. You’ll make someone so happy. Like so very happy!!
Learn Sign Language
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain recommended to me by my husband who read this during art school and found it very inspirational and transformational for graphic designers and artists
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Easy and fun to read. And hilarious. I relate to saying yes for a year. Improv teacher “yes, and“ so I was immediately interested. Glad I read this book!
Year of Yes
Enjoy this companion journal to the book Year of Yes! Shonda Rhimes is brilliant. I really love this book and journal in my, I want to Feel better era.
I hope you love it too!
The Year of Yes Journal
This anti-planner has all of my heart. Color by numbers as tasks are done, roll the dice to figure out what’s next, figure out what is making me procrastinate and figure out a working plan from there. Worth it!
The Anti-Planner: ADHD Productivity Tools
Support Your Local Bookshop with Bookshop.org
I’ve been using Bookshop.org for years, and it’s the best way to shop for books while supporting your local bookstore. They offer a huge selection, great customer service, and the satisfaction of knowing your purchase helps small businesses. If you’r...
When you take an improv class you accidentally learn how to be a better human. It’s the best and the new friends are an awesome bonus!
My fav improv books to make better humans
How to be a better human books
Books That Will Make You Laugh
These are the books that made me laugh out loud—sometimes while reading, sometimes while listening. If you’re looking for a quick mood boost, these hilarious books are perfect. Laughter is one of the best stress relievers (and so is Laughter Yoga—loo...
I’m in the business of laughter. And these are some of my favorite books written by people you probably have heard of. Believe me.
It’s worth the time, putting the phone down, and reading a good book. Enjoy!
Books that may make you laugh
Audible and Kindle Credits: Try Before You Buy!
Want to test out a book before committing? Audible and Kindle credits make it easy to sample books, and the best part is, you keep them even after your subscription ends. These credits are perfect for finding your next favorite read—so give them a tr...
Go all out and forget about the monthly payment. Save the most money listening to books with this option.
Audible 12-month
Find some books, and make time to listen to them. Finding and saving the books can be part of the fun!
Audible 1-month
This Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is also almost paper light. Look at how handy it is on the photo. Compact and easy even on flights
Fastest Kindle ever
Movies to Watch: Where’s the Book?
These documentaries are perfect for those moments when you want to learn something new.
They’re fun, insightful, and often cover topics you’ve never explored before.
Bonus: I might be in one. Expand your knowledge and enjoy these films!
I’m in this movie! You can see my chin at :47 into the trailer!
It’s a fun movie about where some toys came from like the slinky and twister! And it follows the new toy inventor, Tim Walsh to see if his chin game will make it big. 😃😃
:47 into the Trailer: ME
Wait, wait, wait… you mean he is carrying all 4 of those men by himself?! And he only eats plants?! And he’s the strongest man in the world! Wait, what?!
Highly recommended for a mind blowing experience. And guys, older guys, your doing a ling will ...
The Game Changers (2018) ⭐ 7.8 | Documentary, Sport
Security for Peaceful Reading
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