Rina Raphael discusses what's wrong and right about the wellness industry. She cites research articles and studies all throughout the book, not something you see in your fitfluencers post or hear on The Today Show. She tells us why a study wasn't significant or how savvy marketing somehow became known as a scientific fact.
I've accidentally shared some of the misinformation she discusses and feel duped for believing it. But I'm much more informed now. I resisted some of it but checked my bias at the door several times. I threw away my embarrassment of what I believed. I told everyone that we can no longer have grocery-shame, fit-shame, and self-care shame after reading this book!
'An excellent expose of the "wellness" industry' Daily Telegraph
'Revealing' Sunday Times Style
'Excellent ... Rina really knows her sh*t' Jameela Jamil
'Next level revelatory' Sarah Knight, internationally-bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck
What happens when the cure becomes as bad as the disease?
Women are pursuing their health like never before. Whether it's juicing, biohacking, clutching crystals, or sipping collagen, today there is something for everyone, as the wellness industry has grown from modest roots into a $4.4 trillion movement, promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package. So why are we suddenly…
This book reads like poetry. I highlighted entire passages to reread and read to others.
Rubin dispels many myths about being creative, explores how to work as and work with an artist, musician, or others in the 'creative' fields, and includes a few stories of artists he has worked with without naming names.
As a productivity coach, speaker, and consultant, I appreciated his approach to discipline and routine, often shunned by those in the arts. His point is to create a routine in areas of your life that you can, opening up your time and energy to be more creative.
From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book many years in the making that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us.
"A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne Lamott
“I set out to write a book about what to do to make a…
Viola Davis's childhood is something a fiction writer wouldn't or couldn't create. It would seem too made up and cruel. It is inspiring to see how she was able to grow and learn from such trauma and be so successful, which is the epitome of resilience and grit. I opted for the audio version read by the author, and it did not disappoint.
'A breathtaking memoir...I was so moved by this book.' Oprah
'It is startlingly honest and, at times, a jaw-dropping read, charting her rise from poverty and abuse to becoming the first African-American to win the triple crown of an Oscar, Emmy and Tony for acting.' BBC News
THE DEEPLY PERSONAL, BRUTALLY HONEST ACCOUNT OF VIOLA'S INSPIRING LIFE
In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life changing decision to stop running forever. This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls,…
Pick one area. Pick your level. Make one change a month.
Work Well. Play More! gives you a full year of practical tips across three parts of your life: productivity, clutter, and health. Every tip is sorted by level (Novice, Pro, and Master), so you start where you are, choose what fits, and change one habit at a time at whatever pace works for you.
In these pages, you'll learn how to: * Make small changes in productivity, clutter, and health that add up over a year * Handle distractions, run better meetings, and set guardrails around your time * Clear out digital, physical, and mental clutter * Fit time management into a real day * Build habits for eating, exercise, sleep, and stress * Use tiny habits for mini resets throughout the day
"Marcey Rader's book will transform your life and help you become a happier and healthier you. Her steps for changes you can make to improve your health, declutter your mind and possessions, and increase your productivity without working longer hours are simple, easy to follow, and can be done over whatever timeframe you want." Mary-Lynn Fulton, Head of Clinical Trial Management, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
"This book has given me real-life, simple productivity hacks that I can implement now leading to a positive change in my business and personal life. I cannot wait to share this book with my family, friends, and employees. It's the best book I've read that gives a step by step plan to get better in your area of choice." Michael Clegg, Managing Partner, The Q Works Group
"I read a lot of business and self-improvement books; many sound the same and most lack ACTIONABLE steps I can take immediately. This book is different and fresh: you'll want to read it with your whiteboard clean and ready because, by the end of the book, you'll have a CLEAR plan for working well and playing more!" Sara Shelp, VP of Accounting Business Operations, Spectra Logic
"The timing of this book could not be better. With tech addiction and other distractions compromising our quality of life more than ever, Marcey's teachings are refreshingly easy to infuse into a busy lifestyle. Creating boundaries is a powerful first step to self-care, and from closet edits to desktop clean-ups, her process feels cathartic and healing." Angela Jia Kim, founder of Savor Beauty
Bonus materials and resources are available online.
