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Wintertime Wellness

A list of books that will help YOU through the cold days of the winter season.

Pickering Public Library

18 items

  • Meditation for Busy People

    Stress-beating Strategies to Calm Your Life

    Osho, 1931-1990
    A meditation resource for those people who do not have a lot of spare time. This book will guide you through meditation techniques you can use while you are commuting or at work- taking the things that used to distract you or cause you stress and…
    Book, 2014New York : Osho, 2014. — 158.1/28
  • Houseplants for a Healthy Home

    50 Indoor Plants to Help You Breathe Better, Sleep Better, and Feel Better All Year Round

    VanZile, Jon,
    This is a guide to keeping houseplants around that will elevate your mood and keep you healthy. Jon VanZile shares 50 houseplants that are easy to grow that will help with your wellness journey. Houseplants are not just for show, they help with…
    Book, 2018Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media, 2018. — 635.965 Van
  • 21 Days to Unlock the Power of Affirmations

    Manifest Confidence, Abundance, and Joy

    Hay, Louise L.,
    Louise Hay creates a guide to unlock to power of affirmations and how it can be an easy skill to learn. She teaches you soothing words that can be incorporated into your life to help solve problems: life long problems or situations that pop up.
    Book, 2022Carlsbad, CA : Hay House, [2022] — 158.1 Hay
  • Sleep-powered Wellness

    Better Bedrooms for Turbocharged Zzzz's

    Hobbs, Angela
    This book is for those who struggle with sleep: falling asleep, staying asleep and getting up in the morning feeling refreshed. Angela Hobbs discusses things you can do to shift your mood and sleep including changing the way your bedroom is set up.
    Book, 2011Calgary, AB : Bold World Books, [2011] — 613.79 Hob
  • The Book of Boundaries

    Set the Limits That Will Set You Free

    Urban, Melissa,
    As the author of the Whole30 she helped people create healthy habits for life, now with this book Melissa wants to help people set their boundaries. Making a better life for yourself requires clear communication, creating limits, looking at how…
    Book, 2022Toronto : Penguin, 2022. — 155.2 Urb
  • We all know we need to have a set of boundaries to protect ourselves, but a lot of us do not know how to set these. Boundaries are for separating work and life, for navigating toxic people and enjoying time with family. This is a guide to help you…
    Book, 2021New York : TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2021] — 158.1 Taw
  • Nora McInerny shares the life she had with her partner Aaron, from when they first met to when they found out Aaron was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, through his treatment and his death. Nora mixes the truth with humour in this memoir about…
    Book, 2017New York, NY : Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow Publishers, 2017. — 616.994810092 McIn
  • Lighter

    Let Go of the Past, Connect With the Present, and Expand the Future

    Yung Pueblo (Writer),
    Pueblo Yung walks readers through how to create a lighter life for yourself. How to let go of the things weighing you down so you can focus on the important things and healing the areas you need to.
    Book, 2022New York : Harmony Books, [2022] — 158.1 Yun
  • The Courage to Be Disliked

    the Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness

    Kishimi, Ichirō, 1956-
    A book about being exactly who and what you want to be. We see the journey through conversation between a philosopher and a young man with explanation on how to not be held back by your past, become courageous, ignore limitations and be the person…
    Book, 2019Toronto : Simon and Schuster Canada, 2019. — 158 Kis
  • Plays Well With Others

    the Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (mostly) Wrong

    Barker, Eric,
    A guide for those who are looking to create better friendships, relationships, and connect with others in a more in-depth way. This guide is full of advice, delightful stories and humour that will help you navigate the world.
    Book, 2022New York, NY : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022] — 158.2 Bar
  • Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

    a Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

    Gottlieb, Lori,
    Lori Gottlieb is an author, psychotherapist and advice columnist who shares behind the scenes of the therapist world. She shares perspectives and questions from her patient’s point of view as well as the therapist's point of view.
    Book, 2019Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2019. — 616.8914092 Gottl
  • Group

    How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life

    Tate, Christie,
    Christie Tate is a law school graduate with a successful path in front of her. This book details her struggles with suicidal thoughts and an eating disorder, and how she navigated the world of therapy. She details her struggles with participating in…
    Book, 2020New York : Avid Reader Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2020. — 616.891520092 Tate
  • The Light We Carry

    Overcoming in Uncertain Times

    Obama, Michelle, 1964-
    Michelle Obama is back with her second book with advice on how to stay hopeful during challenging times. She shares her own stories including strengthening your relationships with your people and how to deal with the overwhelming moments.
    Book, 2022New York : Crown, [2022] — 973.932092 Oba
  • 21 Days to Find Success and Inner Peace

    Live With Gratitude, Connect to Spirit, and Find Purpose, Strength, and Joy

    Dyer, Wayne W.,
    A guide that will help readers find success in life while also maintaining inner peace. Dr. Wayne Dyer helps people open their mind and find the happiness they need. In 21 days, you can take a negative mindset and turn things around.
    Book, 2022Carlsbad, CA : Hay House, [2022] — 291.44 Dye
  • Wellness by Design

    a Room-by-room Guide to Optimizing Your Home for Health, Fitness + Happiness

    Gold, Jamie, 1960-
    A book to help you redesign your living space into a space that keeps you happy and healthy. Wellness areas including non-toxic building materials, proper ventilation, things that lift your happiness like family photos, decluttering and even…
    Book, 2020New York : Tiller Press, 2020. — 747 Gol
  • Moving Into Meditation

    a 12-week Mindfulness Program for Yoga Practitioners

    Cushman, Anne,
    This is a 12-week practical resource for those looking to fit yoga and meditation into their lives. It is all about connecting your body, mind, and heart.
    Book, 2014Boston : Shambhala, 2014. — 294.34436 Cus
  • The Movement Miracle

    the Essentrics Stretch Program to Increase Strength, Improve Mobility, and Become Pain Free

    Esmonde-White, Miranda,
    For all ages, this will guide users through stretching and strengthening your body. It is about becoming flexible and pain free in your movements.
    Book, 2023Toronto, ON : Random House Canada, [2023] — 613.7182 Esm
  • This is a guide for sports professionals and those who exercise for fun, it is for understanding the principles of stretching. Guide has photographs to show proper stretching techniques.
    Book, 2015London : Bloomsbury Sport, [2015] — 613.7182 Nor 2015