Toxic Positivity by
Every day, we're bombarded with pressure to be positive. From "good vibes only" and "life is good" memes, to endless advice, to "look on the bright side,"" we're constantly told that the key to happiness is silencing negativity wherever it crops up, in ourselves and in others. Even when faced with illness, loss, breakups, and other challenges, there's little space for talking about our real feelings-and processing them so that we can feel better and move forward. But if all this positivity is the answer,why are so many of us anxious, depressed, and burned out? In this refreshingly honest guide, sought-after therapist Whitney Goodman shares the latest research along with everyday examples and client stories that reveal how damaging toxic positivity is toourselves and our relationships, and presents simple ways to experience and work through difficult emotions. The result is more authenticity, connection, and growth-and ultimately, a path to showing up as you truly are.
Modern Masculinity by
A looming health crisis faces men who find themselves stuck in today's changing world. Slowly, more and more men are learning the positives that come from talking openly about their struggles with mental and physical health. In this incisive and insightful guide to male mental health, popular clinical psychologist Stephan B. Poulter, Ph.D., unpacks the various issues that stem from male shame, including those surrounding anger, sexual orientation, wealth, physical performance and appearance, relationships, and much more. Modern Masculinity is a practical guide for men of all ages to embrace their on-going process of developing a balanced, compassionate, and positive masculinity.
Feral Self-Care by
It's time for a new type of self-care. No bubble baths. No yoga. Just some truly wild-truly effective-ideas and activities that are good for you and your overall wellness. It's time to get feral! Feral Self-Care is loaded with self-care ideas that will actually help nourish your soul and make you feel good. Each entry covers an activity that reconnects you with your authentic self, helping you feel more empowered, free, and confident in embracing this human experience-in all its messy glory. From self-care activities that will have you connecting with nature to those that have you digging deep and exploring your truest self, Feral Self-Care goes beyond the skin creams and face masks to reveal and restore your inner being. You'll find inspired ideas such as: nature sounds ASMR, dancing in the rain, and much more!
Mental Fitness by
Depression, anxiety, and burnout are the "Black Plague" of our modern times. These mental wellness problems afflict hundreds of millions of people around the world and account for hundreds of billions of dollars in expenditures on antidepressant drugs and related "feel better" products. Unfortunately, most of these solutions make us feel "different" but not really "better" - and certainly not the way that we want to feel with good mood, clear thinking, and abundant energy. Whole Vigor refers to a completeness of mental wellness and physical health. It encompasses the entirety of physical energy, mental acuity, and emotional well-being. Feelings of physical energy and stress resilience emanate from a balanced Body; Mental acuity, clarity, and creativity are the hallmarks of a balanced Brain; and Emotional wellbeing is a holistic sensation that infuses our entire being when our gut Biome is balanced. Optimizing the connection across the entire Body-Brain-Biome is the secret to achieving Whole Vigor and maximizing mood, motivation, and mental wellness.
The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care by
An A to Z, mental health-centric handbook that distills the "self-care internet" to four distinctive realms of self-care: physical, mental, social, and spiritual.
In Praise of Walking by
Walking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skill. It enabled us to walk out of Africa and to spread as far as Alaska and Australia. Every day, we put one foot in front of the other-yet how many of us know how we do that, or appreciate the advantagesit gives us? In this book, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits walking confers on our bodies and brains. From walking's evolutionary origins, traced back millions of years to the ocean floor, to new findings from cutting-edgeresearch, O'Mara reveals how the brain and nervous system give us the ability to balance, weave through a crowded city, and run our "inner GPS" system, and how walking, in turn, spurs our imaginations. In Praise of Walking illuminates the joys, health benefits, and mechanics of walking-and reminds us to get out of our chairs and discover a happier, healthier, more creative self.
Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging by
Healthy aging isn't simply a roll of the dice. But it also doesn't happen by accident. How people age is a choice. Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging discusses the biology of aging - why we age and how to slow the aging process. It delves into common health and lifestyle concerns and outlines steps that readers can take to enjoy longer and more purposeful lives. Researchers are finding that genes play a smaller role in overall health than most individuals realize. More often, the life people lead in their later years is a culmination of personal attitudes, decisions made, and actions taken beginning in young adulthood. The book covers a variety of topics including responding to personal risks, how to challenge the brain and body, healthy diet, physical activity, resiliency, retirement planning and living a fulfilling life. Readers also will find practical tips to keep their minds, bodies and spirits in top shape.
5-Minute Core Exercises for Seniors by
Having a strong core can improve mobility, reduce aches and pains, prevent falls, and build everyday confidence. '5-Minute Core Exercises for Seniors' makes it easy to incorporate daily exercise for seniors, with a collection of forty individual movements and twenty-five quick routines for strengthening the major core muscles.
Move More at Your Desk by
Outlines simple exercises to counter physical issues caused by sitting still for too long, with movements that can be done easily throughout the day to improve sitting posture, strength, and flexibility.
Work It Out by
A guide to incorporating exercise into daily life to improve mental health. The book dispels fitness myths and provides practical advice for building adjustable workout plans, celebrating even minor achievements, and knowing when to rest.
Built to Move by
The fitness innovators behind The Ready State and the movement bible Becoming a Supple Leopard present a new way to enhance mobility and improve day-to-day wellness for anyone and everyone.
Teaching Body Positive Yoga by
Drawing on the philosophy and history of the body positivity movement, Donna Noble presents a radical re-examination of teaching inclusive yoga classes by breaking down stereotypes and demystifying yoga. By sharing accessible tools for everything from marketing a body-positive class to setting the scene in the space, using appropriate language and considering consent and touch, Noble demonstrates why every body is a yoga body - no matter what shape or size. With guidance on modifying poses for larger bodies, as well as chair-based sequences, this resource helps yoga teachers to ensure that the benefits of yoga are available to everyone.
The Power of Yoga for Men by
Offers a complete guide to yoga for men, including guidance through over forty key yoga postures, instructions for breath practices and meditations, and first-person accounts from men who have harnessed the power of yoga in their own lives.
7 Essential Self-Care Tips for Men - Mad Viking Beard Co.
76 Top Self-Care Tips for Taking Care of You - Everyday Health
Caring for Your Mental Health - National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)
Need a Break from Social Media? Here's Why You Should, and How to Do It - Harvard Summer School
Toxic Positivity - Anxiety & Depression Association of America
The Ultimate 'Deskercise' Routine: Stretches to Do at Work Everyday - Healthline