Balance

Gail Blanke

Throw Out Fifty Things: Clear the Clutter, Find Your Life 
Springboard Press, 2009

“If you want to grow, you gotta let go!”, says author Gail Blanke. And letting go is all about eliminating the clutter that holds you back and makes you feel bad. Her solution: Throw Out Fifty Things. With heartfelt and honest words, Blanke takes you through each room of the house as you toss all the things that are weighing you down. A final chapter on mental mess tackles the clutter lurking in your mind. This witty and liberating book will leave you with a feeling of accomplishment and a fresh outlook on life that will remain long after you’ve turned the last page.

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Debbie Mandel

Addicted to Stress

Jossey-Bass, 2008

 

How does one become addicted to something with no benefit? According to Debbie Mandel, it is easier than you think. Many women unknowingly lose the fun, care-free woman inside of them when stress takes over their lives. "Be Aware of Your Own Stress Addiction," Learn to Become a Healthy Narcissist," and "Cultivate Your Sense of Fun and Humor" are three of our favorite steps Mendel offers for "getting clean."

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Kamal Sarma

Mental Resilience: The Power of Clarity

New World Liberty, 2008

 

Do you frequently feel stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious? Do your thoughts sometimes have too much control over you? Both warriors and monks have made training their minds a key priority. This book leads you through the ins and outs of mediation--the misconceptions, the different models, and how to get started.

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Milo Sindell, Thuy Sindell, Ph.D.

Job Spa  
Adams Business, 2008

Avoid burnout! Reduce your job stress, attract more allies in the workplace, and earn the respect and rewards you deserve. Learn how to create and expand your network, build relationships and communications skills, and regain enthusiasm for your work.

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Jan Yager, Ph.D.

Work Less, Do More  
Sterling, 2008

If, like many Americans, your workload has left you feeling overwhelmed and wishing for more hours in the day to complete your tasks, Yager's tips on managing your time effectively are a must read. Learn how to effectively keep up beneficial workplace socializing, while abandoning activities that hinder productivity: overly-frequent email checking, non-work related web surfing, poorly planned meetings, and personal business, to name a few. The program may be completed in 14 days, or, if you’d rather, at your own pace.

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Helene Lerner

Time for Me: A Burst of Energy for Busy Women

SourceBooks, Inc., 2005

Feeling overbooked? Then heed the wisdom in Time for Me, an illustrated gem that deals with the biggest problems working women face today: the time-bind and self-sacrifice. Part modern-day fable and part personal workbook, the story is a refreshing pick-me-up that will inspire you to slow down, put your self-care first, and treat yourself to well-deserved breaks.

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