Dive in to the Top Summer Reads of 2023

Institute Editorial Team 06/20/2023

Summer reading, reading book in the grass

Looking to escape into summer reading? Us too! Summer is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of books. Whether you’re lounging on the beach or seeking shade under a tree, a captivating book can transport you to distant lands, ignite your imagination, and provide much-needed relaxation. As summer approaches, we have compiled a list of the top five recommendations for your summer reading pleasure. From thought-provoking novels to gripping thrillers, there’s something for everyone on this eclectic list. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig If you’re looking for a book that will make you reflect on life’s choices and possibilities, The Midnight Library is a must-read. Matt Haig weaves a beautiful tale about Nora Seed, who finds herself in a mysterious…

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Categories: Digital Library, Self-care, Subscriber Content, Wellness & Personal Growth

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Institute Editorial Team

Strengthen Your Meaning and Purpose in Times of Struggle

Our personal and professional lives are constantly changing and evolving. To boot, many women hold multiple jobs. For example, women may hold a formal job or career (that brings home an income) in addition to informal, often unnoticed “behind the scenes” work that is unpaid. Many of us are raising children or caring for aging parents, both of which involve spending earned income! With so much happening in day-to-day life, we are all at risk of having a “knock at the door” (or unexpected intrusion) from various stressors that are hoping to make their way into our homes and wreak havoc. Our “homes” include the work we do, our relationships with self and others, and life in general. So how do we prepare ourselves for…

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Jessica Headley, Ph.D., LPCC-S 10/06/2020

Happiness and Fulfillment

Happiness is not a fleeting moment between the dark hours; it is the recognition that every moment is an opportunity to live with purpose.

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 05/04/2021

woman looking up at sky thinking, showing mental performance

Mental performance and you: 10 things you need to know

Our mental performance, how we think, analyze, and perceive the world, influences how we work, tackle challenges, relate to others, manage stress and more. Where we choose to put our focus has a tremendous impact on how we feel and perform in our day-to-day lives. Julie Jones, Mental Performance Coach and Institute instructor, specializes in helping people boost their mental game, and in teaching them how mental training, positivity and self-awareness can help us do better in our jobs, our personal lives, as leaders, as athletes, and as members of the community. As a former Division I softball coach, Julie specializes in training athletes in mental performance techniques. The same brain strategies that can help a softball player improve her swing can help us all…

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Institute Editorial Team 08/02/2021

5 Exercises for Practicing Self-Compassion

Have you ever beat yourself up or said unkind words to yourself? If you’re like most of us, your answer is probably “yes.” Especially as women, we tend to be our own worst critics, and we usually treat ourselves in cruel ways that we’d never treat other people!But there’s a different way. Self-compassion is the practice of being kind and understanding with ourselves — not only when we succeed, but when we fail, too. Here, we’ve compiled 5 exercises you can use to start practicing self-compassion. These practices are based on extensive research by Dr. Kristin Neff, a psychologist who specializes in self-compassion. Try to incorporate them into your daily schedule as much as possible. You can use these 5 exercises at any time, day…

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 02/28/2022

How to care for yourself while taking care of others

Caregivers, this is for you. Even before the pandemic, more than 16% of the US population was providing unpaid care to an adult 18 years or older, including family members with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Women make up about 75% of those caregivers, and they put in the work while juggling jobs, children, and ongoing domestic-task overload. With COVID back on the rise, caregivers are under additional pressure to care for and protect their loved ones. If you’re a caregiver, the stress may seem relentless, and you may be: having trouble sleeping under/over-eating self-medicating with alcohol or drugs canceling (or not even booking) your own doctors’ appointments That’s because when you’re a caregiver, caring for yourself tends to happen only after everyone else’s needs have been…

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Institute Editorial Team 09/26/2023

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