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Books: Must Reads
A Winter in New York
by Josie Silver
A young chef stumbles on a secret family recipe that might lead her to the love—and life—she’s been looking for in this stunning novel from the New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December.
Books: Inspiring People You Need to Know
Life on Delay
by John Hendrickson
A candid memoir about a lifelong struggle to speak. Life on Delay is an indelible account of perseverance, a soulful narrative about not giving up, and a glimpse into the process of making peace with our past and present selves.
Books: Books That Will Positively Move You
Abundance – The Inner Path to Wealth
by Deepak Chopra, MD
An enlightening guide to success, fulfillment, wholeness, and plenty, offering practical advice on how to cultivate a sense of abundance in times of fear and insecurity, from New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra.
Documentary
American Symphony (2023)
Musician Jon Batiste sets out to compose a symphony. Then his life partner, author Suleika Jaouad, learns that her cancer is back. This documentary is a portrait of two artists at a crossroads and a meditation on art, love and the creative process.
Movies: Fiction… But Absolutely Fabulous
The Color Purple (2023)
Torn apart from her sister and her children, Celie faces many hardships in life, including an abusive husband. With support from a sultry singer named Shug Avery, as well as her stand-her-ground stepdaughter, Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood.
Movies: Based on Positively True Stories
Nyad (2023)
The remarkable true story of athlete Diana Nyad who, at the age of 60 and with the help of her best friend and coach, commits to achieving her life-long dream: a 110-mile open ocean swim from Cuba to Florida.
TV: Shows to Lift Your Spirits
I’m a Virgo
A coming-of-age joyride about Cootie, a 13-foot-tall man, who escapes to experience the beauty and contradictions of the real world; he forms friendships, finds love, navigates awkward situations, and encounters his idol named The Hero.
TV: Shows that Go Head to Head
One Shot: Overtime Elite
Exploring the lives of OTE’s next generation of basketball stars from around the country, as they navigate through various challenges and grueling training.
Podcasts to Keep You Positive
Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition and fitness, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health.
Nutrition: Healthy Breakfast Gets The Day Going!
Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Jumpstart your day with this Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl! With fresh fruit, toasted nuts, and warm spices, it’s refreshing, healthy, and satisfying.
Nutrition: Mid-Day Power Ups!
Crispy tortilla strips and creamy avocado play off a rich, fragrant broth in this tortilla soup recipe. A squeeze of fresh lime juice takes it over the top!
Nutrition: Dinners that Deliver!
The coconut milk and spice go so well together here, making a rich, but not heavy, sauce that really tastes and feels far more complicated than it is. The salmon simmers in the milk keeping it very tender and flaky and extra-flavorful.
Guaranteed Wellness: Positively Good for Your Heart
Top 6 Winter Workout Ideas
Your main goal during the winter months should be to keep your energy levels up by managing your sleep, exercise, and diet. If you increase your sleep and your diet to the best you can, that will help give you that extra energy oomph to keep driving you to be active. The winter months will make you want to move a little less and stay inside, so it’s essential to understand how to manage your health during these months.
Guaranteed Wellness: Stretch, Relax, & Re-Power
New Year, Renewed You: Reflect & Flow Yoga Class – Five Parks Yoga
We hope you enjoy this transformative New Year’s Yoga class, a unique and rejuvenating experience designed to usher you into the coming year with mindfulness and vitality. Class begins with a conscious focus on the breath, as pranayama sets the tone for the practice ahead. Feel the length and rhythm of each inhalation and exhalation, creating a foundation for the deep connection between mind and body.
Guaranteed Wellness: Positively Omm
A Guided Meditation to Set Your Intentions for the New Year
Skip the resolutions this year. Set a different tone by cultivating your intentions for the new year with this mindful practice.
Guaranteed Wellness: Get a Good Night’s Sleep
10 New Year’s Resolutions That Can Improve Your Sleep
What are the most consequential resolutions we can make in 2024 for optimizing our sleep? And which ones will we most likely be successful in sticking to? Here’s what the data tells us and what the experts say.
