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!
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Recommended books focused on your well-being.
Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success by Shawn Stevenson
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks by Barry McDonagh
A New Earth: Awakening to your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living by Russ Harris
Micro Joys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life is Not Okay by Cyndie Spiegel
I Really Needed This Today by Hoda Kotb
Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age by Katherine May
We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life’s 20 Questions by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle
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:
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resistance, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
The Triple Focus: A New Approach to Education by Daniel Goleman and Peter Senge
The Gift of Struggle: Life-Changing Lessons About Leading by Bobby Herrera
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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
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The Happiness Lab- Dr. Laurie Santos
Check out one of her episodes here:
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
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
Videos - NAMI Minnesota
Use this link to explore a variety of on-demand videos and webinars that cover a wide range of mental health topics. These videos focus on self-care, children, families and older adults. They can be useful for you or for supporting families with specific challenges.
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More webinars coming soon!
Do you have a recommended book, app, or podcast? Email us to get it added to the library!