3 Great Reads for a Healthier You

Here are three books, recommended by R.H. Stafford librarian Teri Bennis, which inspire mentally, physically and spiritually.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing -by Marie Kondo
“The basic organizing concept from the book is to only surround yourself with things that inspire joy and by deciding what you want to keep, not necessarily what you want to throw away,” Bennis says. Bennis also mentions there are currently 80 people on the waiting list to receive this book in the Washington County library system.

Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness -by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Required reading for the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program in Woodbury, this book shows you how to use mind-body practices taken from meditation and yoga to counteract stress, giving you a better sense of well-being and balance.

Sitting Still Like A Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (And Their Parents) -by Eline Snel
This youth-focused book explains how mindfulness-based activities help children relax, be more focused, manage their stress and frustration and become more patient.