Season of Stress & Burnout – Prevention Strategies Series

Not only do we need to protect ourselves from colds, flu and other viruses, but we also need to protect ourselves from the risk of diminished mental health during this time. There are a myriad of causes: uncertainty in program funding, increased need from our community, staffing stresses, family and health needs, holiday pressures, financial strain, seasonal depression, etc. And yet, our clients, communities, staff and families need us. How do we care for ourselves, so we can care for others?  

This series of resources will focus on Supporting your well-being. Filling your cup. Building your mental health immunity.  

Some resources will be links to pre-recorded series for self-paced participation. Others will be live webinars that will be tailored for our network.  

Be sure to visit this page often, as new resources/opportunities will be added frequently!  

  • Recommended books focused on your well-being.

    1. Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success by Shawn Stevenson

    2. Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab

    3. Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris

    4. Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

    5. Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks by Barry McDonagh

    6. A New Earth: Awakening to your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle

    7. The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living by Russ Harris

    8. Micro Joys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life is Not Okay by Cyndie Spiegel

    9. I Really Needed This Today by Hoda Kotb

    10. Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age by Katherine May

    11. We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life’s 20 Questions by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle

    12. The One Week Budget: Learn to Create Your Money Management System in 7 Days or Less! By Tiffany Aliche

    MinnCAP Staff Recommended Reading:   

    Michelle’s favorites: 

    1. Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resistance, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant

    2. The Triple Focus: A New Approach to Education by Daniel Goleman and Peter Senge

    3. The Gift of Struggle: Life-Changing Lessons About Leading by Bobby Herrera

  • Most cellphones have a built-in physical health tracking app…  

    Here are some others (free or inexpensive) 

    Headspace – For meditation, stress exercises  

    Calm – Meditation, Sleep  

    Happy Habits – Journal, tracking, guides to increase happiness habits  

    Unique Daily Affirmations – One new affirmation each day!  

    7 Minute Workout – Voice prompted workout  

    Pay it Forward- Suggested acts of kindness, tracking  

    YNAB- You Need A Budget -financial tracking/budgeting  

  • The Happiness Lab- Dr. Laurie Santos

    About Dr. Laurie Santos

    Check out one of her episodes here:

    The Science of Happiness

    Mel Robbins Podcast

    Check out one of her episodes:  

    How to Stop Negative Thoughts & Reset Your Mind for Positive Thinking

    Traits of Resilient People with Lucy Hone

    Check out her Ted Talk

    Ali Abdaal- Author, YouTube Channel Videos  

    Feel Good Productivity – Hacks and tips to create a better life 

    Millennial Investing Video Channel

    Financial Health- 6 Powerful Habits to Boost Your Financial Health

    Dr. Kim Foster- Author, YouTube Channel Videos

    Six Self-care Micro-Habits to Make You Unrecognizable 

    Mindfulness YouTube Channels – 12 Links 

    12 Powerful YouTube Guided Meditations for Every Need: From Stress Relief to Better Sleep | The Lifestyle Book

  • Caring For Ourselves And Supporting Each Other: Online Classes - NAMI Minnesota

    Webinar Link

    AllOne Health is offering these upcoming opportunities with MinnCAP members:

    Thriving Through the Holidays – Mindfulness & Coping Skills

    Thursday, November 20th 11:00AM-11:45AM

    Burnout is Not Inevitable- The AllOne Approach to Sustainable Success ‍

    Wednesday, December 10th 11:00AM-12:00PM ‍

    Use the link below to register:

    Webinars | AllOne Health®

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Do you have a recommended book, app, or podcast? Email us to get it added to the library!

Email Michelle at michellepeterson@minncap.org