Yuma Public Library

Small changes work. In this practical ebook, wellness expert Brett Blumenthal reveals how to hone in on the mind as the foundation of overall health and well-being. She presents one small, achievable change every week—from developing music appreciation to eating brain-boosting foods, practicing mono-tasking, incorporating play, and more. The accumulation of these lifestyle changes ultimately leads to improved memory, less stress, increased productivity,...

Contains one hundred short essays in which the author shares specific strategies for dealing with stress, relationship problems, work-related issues, addictions, and general frustration by responding to life more gracefully.

Perfect for readers of How God Changes Your Brain, two researchers present over thirty brain exercises to help readers generate happiness and success, in business and in life. "This remarkable book translates state-of-the art neuroscience into practical techniques that rapidly promote personal transformation. If you want to double your happiness and your income, start using these powerful brain-changing exercises today!" -John Assaraf, New York Times...

Life is sometimes hard when you are super sensitive BUT it can also be a superpower! This delightfully illustrated picture book normalizes and celebrates sensitivity in children (and rescue dogs). It also includes tips for parents, teachers and caregivers to help the highly sensitive person in their life thrive.

"Children love to unwind and relax with this fun exercise known as muscular relaxation. This effective stress and anger management technique focuses awareness on various muscle groups to create a complete resting of the mind and body. Muscular relaxation can lower stress and anxiety levels.This engaging story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can let go of anger and fall asleep peacefully"--Page 4 of cover.

"From New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Coddling of the American Mind, an essential investigation into the collapse of youth mental health-and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on most measures. Why? In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist...

A busy girl who feels stressed by her full schedule of school, soccer, piano lessons, homework, and chores learns from her parents ways to deal with her stress.

Provides information about adolescent stress, discussing its causes, impact on health, and how it can be handled.

Uses silly jokes and light-hearted cartoons along with serious advice to help readers recognize the causes of stress and its effects and learn how to handle worry, anxiety, and stress.