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6 books to read during burnout when you feel exhausted
It feels like we’re in an era of burnout. In the last decade, the world…
12 novels to lose yourself in if you haven’t been reading lately
A few years ago, my habits slowly changed from relaxing with fiction every day to…
13 soothing books to retreat into and relax with
I’ve been thinking back to some of my favourite quotes from Marcus Aurelius lately. In…
12 of the best audiobooks to enjoy now
Although I love unwinding at the end of the day with a paperback until my eyes become too sleepy to focus on the lines, there’s a very special place in my heart for audiobooks.
8 recommended books if you don’t know what to read right now
If you’re spending more time at home, you might feel like you should be reading…
8 habits to adopt from Sattva: The Ayurvedic Way to Live Well
Has your life been a bit out of balance lately? If your mind and body…
A reminder to rest (and why we get more done when we do)
When I’m feeling my least productive, I often wonder why I’m lacking the motivation and…
The 38 books Barack Obama recommended in 2019
I love when Barack Obama puts out his list of favourite books on Facebook –…
Zen: The Art of Simple Living as a beautifully illustrated book for self-care
Peace, slowness, simplicity, joy, and zen… Japanese monk and garden designer Shunmyō Masuno shows us…
Pondering how to be a good creature with Sy Montgomery
“Knowing someone who belongs to another species can enlarge your soul in surprising ways.” One…
10 books to give as gifts this Christmas (or to treat yourself)
I’m not really a big gift person. I usually ask for time spent with loved…
A perfect book about life, loss, and the mountains: A Whole Life by Robert Seethaler
“You can buy a man’s hours off him, you can steal his days from him,…
Sit and be peaceful with Silence: In the Age of Noise by Erling Kagge
“With no one to talk to, I began a conversation with nature. My thoughts were…
Consolations of the Forest: Alone in a Cabin in the Middle Taiga by Sylvain Tesson
I have a soft spot for escaping from the world. I also love escaping into…
12 calming books to help you take a deep breath and relax
Sometimes we just need to take a deep breath and relax – but it’s not…