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    Review: Just Sit

    by Janna January 9, 2018
    by Janna January 9, 2018

    The timing couldn’t have been more perfect to receive a TLC Book Tour book about meditation. It’s the start of a new year and with that comes resolutions, if you’re the type of person who makes resolutions. I have a …

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    Review: The Psychobiotic Revolution

    by Janna November 14, 2017
    by Janna November 14, 2017

    You’ve probably heard something about the connection between your brain and stomach. Probiotics are all the rage and yogurt, sauerkraut, and kombucha are good for you. Packed with the latest scientific research, The Psychobiotic Revolution: Mood, Food, and the New Science …

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    Review: Daily Kindess

    by Becky November 8, 2017
    by Becky November 8, 2017

    Why: Honestly, I start feeling depressed when I dig into current events in the United States and around the world. From natural disasters to man-made Twitter storms, there is just so much negativity that I start to feel tired and …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-FictionSelf-Help

    Review: We Need to Talk

    by Amber November 3, 2017
    by Amber November 3, 2017

    We Need to Talk by Celeste Headlee was so incredibly timely for me as I just started a fully remote job that requires me to communicate with coworkers and clients through digital channels. I’ve always been an early adopter of new …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-FictionSelf-Help

    Review: Surprise Yourself

    by Joli September 27, 2017
    by Joli September 27, 2017

    You may have heard from my post about You’re Weird that I’m a prompted journal fan. If you’re also someone who enjoys prompted journals, Surprise Yourself is for you! This is such a unique one – I’ve never seen any …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-FictionMemoir/Biography

    September Mini-Reviews: Three Nonfiction Greats

    by Joli September 6, 2017
    by Joli September 6, 2017

    I’ve read these three great nonfiction books lately, and I thought I’d review them together! Option B by Sheryl Sandberg For anyone who has ever grieved the loss of another human or has/is supporting someone going through grief, this book …

  • Bookish Stuff & ThingsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review: Start Where You Are Notecards

    by Joli September 1, 2017
    by Joli September 1, 2017

    I have a special, non-book review for you this time. Today, I’m reviewing some super cute cards! If you’re at all a fan of prompted journals, it’s probable that you’ve seen Start Where You Are, one of the most popular …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-FictionSelf-Help

    Prompted Journal Review: You’re Weird

    by Joli August 12, 2017
    by Joli August 12, 2017

    I admit it, I’m a prompted journal nerd. I love sitting down with a journal and pencil or pen, or a puzzle book, or a planner. There’s something about that quiet reflection time that I just love, even as much as …

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    Review: On Edge

    by Joli August 9, 2017
    by Joli August 9, 2017

    For the past several years, I’ve been battling anxiety. I don’t have a hard time talking about it, because I think it’s really important to openly talk about mental illness. That’s why I picked up this important book! On Edge: …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-FictionSelf-Help

    Review: Broke Millennial

    by Janna August 8, 2017
    by Janna August 8, 2017

    I’ve been really into personal finance lately (See my review of The Simple Path to Wealth). I started with creating a budget and then slowly worked my way up to tackling my 401(k) and opening a Roth IRA. Not sure …

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