71 Resources to Help You Be Healthier, Happier, Wealthier, and More Motivated
Ashlee’s Real-Life Scenario: Can You Relate?
Picture this situation:
It’s been a looong day. You feel like you’ve accomplished very little despite being super tired. The kids are finally down and so you head over to the freezer for some cookie dough ice cream.
Ice cream in hand, you slump over to the couch. You turn on the TV and take your daily dose of Netflix while scrolling on your phone.
A couple episodes go by and you realize it’s your bedtime.
Meh, it’s been a long day and the sooner you go to bed, the sooner you have to get up and start the whole day over.
A couple more episodes later you start to feel the internal battle of deciding whether to go to bed (mega boring) or keep bingeing your show.
Another hour goes by and you realize it is now way past your bedtime and your fate as a Zombie tomorrow is sealed.
Guiltily you turn off the TV and hastily get ready for bed. You slide into your sheets with the stress of the impending day sitting on your chest.
You turn to social media for some solace, even though your body is begging for sleep. As you scroll, you wonder to yourself why every day feels so mundane.
You start to google things like, “ how to be happy” or, “how to be healthier” or, “how to take care of myself,” or, “how to be a good parent,” or, “how to find meaning.”
After skimming through some answers, you finally shut off your screen and roll over to go to sleep.
Okay maybe that was extremely specific, but have you been there?
I have! (In case it wasn’t totally obvious).
I get it, friend. You have a lot going on, and if you’re human, I’m guessing you have good days and bad days.
I bet you have things you want to do, but also challenges of varying sizes.
Perhaps you are dealing with a tragedy, or maybe the chronic persistence of an illness. Maybe you have small children who you love fiercely but who also need you constantly. Or teens who you would take a bullet for, but who are turning your hair gray.
Or maybe you have a job that drains your soul. Perhaps you feel the persistent need to get your finances in order, improve your health, or make your home a place of renewal.
And I’m guessing you probably find yourself using Google to help you along the way.
Well friends, first of all, I want to give you a big virtual hug. I’m betting you’re doing way better than you think you are. Even if you’re not, stop being so hard on yourself. You have a lot coming at you.
Second of all, I want to save you some time trying to piecemeal together a bunch of strategies from good ol’ Google while you’re down in the dumps at 1 am.
To help you out, I have rounded up a list of some of my favorite resources (and some that have been highly recommended to me) of books, websites, people, programs, etc. to help you be healthier, happier, and feel more whole.
Because you deserve good things. And you don’t have to journey alone. There is help out there to move you toward the place you want to be, whatever that means for you.
So without further ado, here are some of my very favorite resources to help you along this journey we call life.
Please keep in mind that in no way are any of these resources a substitute for professional advice. So don’t delay seeing a doctor, therapist or other professional where needed.
Resources to Help You Be Healthier
Better Eating Habits
Article: What Should I Eat?
Article: All About Slow Eating
Article: How to Eat to 80% Full
Article: All About Kitchen Makeovers
Article: Manufactured Deliciousness: Why You Can’t Stop Overeating Plus 3 Ways to Gain Control
The Culprit & The Cure by Steven Aldana
Managing Back or Other Muscular Pains
Pain-Free: A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain by Pete Egoscue
General Physical Fitness (Weight Loss, Mobility, Strength Gains)
Resources to Improve Your Mental Health
Mind Body Health: The Effects of Attitudes, Emotions, and Relationships by Keith J. Karren, N. Lee Smith, and Kathryn J. Gordon
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
The Anxiety & Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution by David A. Clark and Aaron T. Beck
The Feeling Good Handbook by David Burns
The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living by Amit Soot
Better Help online therapy
I have never tried this, but have heard good things. Could be promising especially given the long wait lists for therapy appointments
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 & chat
Resources to Help You Be Wealthier
Personal Finances manual, Find a Better Job manual, & Starting and Growing My Business manual by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Even if you’re not into the religion piece, there are a lot of great information in the manuals and they are all free.
We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
Resources to Help You Be More Motivated
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Girl Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
Getting Things Done by David Allen
The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity by Kory Kogan, Adam Merrill & Leena Rinne
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Resources to Help You Be More Spiritually Connected
Mere Christianity & The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
Tao Te Ching - translated by Stephen Mitchell
The Holy Bible - free at link
The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ - free at link
Resources for Intellectual Stimulation
Libby by Overdrive - free online library, great for audiobook and e-books
Libravox - free public domain audiobooks
Resources to Help You Find More Joy in the Daily Grind
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Ruben
At Home With Madame Chic: Becoming a Connoisseur of Everyday Life by Jennifer L. Scott
Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott
The 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson
Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life by George Brescia
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Walden by Henry David Thoreau
Resources to Help You in Relationships
Parenting
The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep by Dr. Harvey Karp
Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michealeen Donaldson
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families by Stephen R. Covey
Marriage
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Real Love in Marriage by Greg Baer
There you have it! All my favorite resources for a happier, healthier, wealthier life.
If you find this list helpful, consider bookmarking this page so you can easily come back to it for a virtual pat on the back of encouragement from yours truly and some resources to get you out of a slump.
Additionally, if you have any resources to suggest for ME (I am OBSESSED with recommendations), please comment below or email me! 🙏🏻
Looking for some tactical strategies to relax , rest, and recharge? Check out my FREE Rest & Recovery Checklist here!
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