We use the term work/life harmony instead of work/life balance intentionally. Balance suggests a 50% equation between our work and home lives, but in reality, work is only 1/3 of our weekdays. Work/life balance may lead to guilt if one side requires ...
This book helped us understand that there are systematic structures in place that cause burnout.
Can't Even: Millennials & Burnout Generation
We had never heard of the Stress Cycle before reading this book. This book is equal parts education as it is a call to action. This book centers the unique stressors that cause burnout for women.
Burnout book by Emily Nagoski
The Attention Economy is causing us all to short circuit. When was the last time you let your mind rest without putting a screen in your face? This book gives us the permission to quit overworking ourselves and focus on our own needs instead of the d...
How to Do Nothing book by Jenny Odell
Microstressers are ruining our life. We knew that they were but we didn't have the words to explain how until read this book. We make tiny decisions every day that cause us to lose ourselves overtime. This book gives actionable steps to take back our...
The Microstress Effect: How Little... book by Karen Dillon
This book is going to to show you actionable ways to set boundaries in all areas of your life. In our relationships and in our work life, we are constantly having our boundaries tested. This book will help build your confidence when it comes to cente...
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to... book by Nedra Glover Tawwab
This workbook changed our lives and reconnected us to our inner artist. The Hiring Pool would not exist without this book. While the Artist's Way is a big time commitment, it's completely worth it. This book requires both reflection and homework, but...
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to... book by Julia Cameron
To be honest, this journal helped us reconnect with our inner child again. Somewhere along the way, we forgot how to have fun and be present and this workbook was exactly what we needed to shake everything up.
How to Be an Explorer of the World:... book by Keri Smith
This journal isn't for the faint of heart. It's going to help you understand yourself both good and bad while helping you heal along the way. I would say you really have to be transparent with yourself for the prompts to be effective. Pick this up if...
Burn After Writing book by Sharon Jones
Like a lot of folks I know, I was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, and this book really provided some steller insights and strategies on how to work with my brain instead of against it. This makes a great audiobook too!
How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to... book by Jessica McCabe
This workbook was recommended to me by my therapist and it beautifully explains different types of executive functioning and how to combat our areas of growth with strengths based action plans.
The Smart but Scattered Guide to... book by Richard Guare
This book has changed the way that I view the world completely. This book looks to the nature and science fiction, to help us as a society to create the inclusive society we envision. This book is a great team development book to encourage collaborat...
Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change,... book by Adrienne Maree Brown