Curated by Librarian Allyson Mower

10% Happier
By Dan Harris

I recently watched an interview with Mr. Harris conducted by the estimable self-compassion researcher Dr. Kristin Neff and appreciated his approach to the complicated process of letting go as a way of reducing stress.

180 Days of Physical Wellness for Busy Educators
By Tina H. Boogren

Get excellent tips on easy ways to incorporate physical well-being throughout the weeks of the school year. Teaching and mentoring students requires energy making physical wellness the #1 aspect of general health for educators to maintain.! Tips cover all areas of physical wellness: food, hydration, movement, sleep, and rest. I appreciated the focus on arriving at identifying and recording how you want to feel – a more qualitative approach than tracking just numbers or stats.

101 Career Myths Debunked
By Elizabeth Campbell

Written by a career counselor, this practical book provides excellent tips based on the latest research. The book is geared for those entering a new career but also offers good advice about ways of reimagining a role within a longer-term career. For those who are a few years into their teaching, I would recommend going directly to the last chapter.

Earth Medicines
By Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz

A fun, award-winning book to browse – full of beautiful photographs, delicious recipes, and great ideas for developing deeper connections with the land we inhabit.

The Let Them Theory
By Mel Robbins

Currently a New York Times’ Bestseller, this light and fun book offers the perspective of not only letting other adults make their own decisions but also letting yourself choose how to be, how to spend your time and energy.