Welcome to our April Highlights! Discover a compilation of inspiring favorites as you welcome the season of Spring.
Books: Must Reads
Anita de Monte Laughs Last
by Xochitl Gonzalez
New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez delivers a mesmerizing novel about a first-generation Ivy League student who uncovers the genius work of a female artist decades after her suspicious death
Books: Inspiring People You Need to Know
Making It So: A Memoir
by Patrick Stewart
From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations with his indelible command of stage and screen. Now, he presents his long-awaited memoir, Making It So, a revealing portrait of an artist whose astonishing life—from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim—proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself.
Books: Books That Will Positively Move You
Lead It Like Lasso
by Marnie Stockman
When Ted Lasso was hired as the new gaffer (coach) for AFC Richmond, the team, the town, and the entire country made it no secret that they thought he was just a clueless “wanker.” But it was clear, even early on, that Ted knew a thing or two about being a good leader. It’s not about the wins and losses but about helping others become the best versions of themselves.
Much like Ted Lasso the show, Lead It Like Lasso takes an entirely different approach to leadership. The foreword alone will shock you. The lessons outlined are not just for business leaders. Rule #1 – Leadership is Life! These tools can be applied in the board room, the locker room and the living room.
Documentary
Judy Blume Forever (2023)
Trailblazing author Judy Blume’s radical honesty changed the way millions of adolescent readers understood themselves, their sexuality, and what it meant to grow up.
Movies: Fiction… But Positively Fabulous
Sweet Dreams (2024)
Forced into rehab, a man reluctantly agrees to coach a misfit softball team of recovering addicts to win a cash prize and prove that everyone, despite their past, can hit a home run.
Movies: Based on Positively True Stories
The Boys in the Boat (2023)
During the height of the Great Depression, members of the rowing team at the University of Washington get thrust into the spotlight as they compete for gold at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
TV: Shows to Lift Your Spirits
The Buccaneers
Sent to secure husbands and titles, young American women explode into the tightly corseted London season of the 1870s, kicking off an Anglo-American culture clash.
TV: Shows that Go Head to Head
Crime Scene Kitchen
Each episode of this cooking competition, hosted by Joel McHale, begins at the scene of the crime — a kitchen that was just used to make an amazing, mouthwatering dessert that has since disappeared. The chef teams of two are challenged to scour the kitchen for clues and ingredients to figure out what was baked. Next, each team must duplicate the recipe based on their guess for celebrity judges chef Curtis Stone and cake artist Yolanda Gampp. To take the $100,000 prize, the competing dessert makers will need to prove they have the technical know-how, imagination and problem-solving skills needed to decode and re-create incredible desserts and cakes from across the world.
Podcasts to Keep You Positive
How does work culture shape human behavior and experience? How do humans create cultures? From uncomfortable truths to heart-to-heart conversations, Culture First uncovers what it really takes to build a better world of work. We all aspire to rise above the day-to-day commotion and bring more humanity into our work lives. Our host Damon Klotz is dedicated to understanding how we find meaning in our work and how to better the experience humans have within organizations. Join him as he explores journeys of trials and triumphs with the people who put culture first – despite all the things that get in the way.
Nutrition: Healthy Breakfast Gets The Day Going!
Greek Yogurt Sheet Pan Pancakes
Don’t feel like standing over the stove flipping a big batch of pancakes? Let the oven do the work with our Greek Yogurt Sheet Pan Pancakes. After whipping up a homemade batter made with Greek yogurt for added protein, pour it onto a rimmed baking sheet, top with your favorite berries, then simply bake, slice and serve.
Nutrition: Mid-Day Power Ups!
Spring-y Rice and Lentils with Coconut Yogurt
Inspired by Middle Eastern mujadara, this rice and lentil pilaf gets a seasonal spin thanks to a tumble of spring-y green vegetables that steam right on top of the grains.
Nutrition: Dinners that Deliver!
Roasted Honey-Dijon Salmon with Spring Vegetables
With this recipe, you have just enough time to prep each step as ingredients each take their turn in the oven.
Guaranteed Wellness: Positively Good for Your Heart
3 Tips On How To Kickstart Your Spring With Fun Home Workouts
What Better Way To Start Off The Spring Season Than With Fun Workouts You Can Do Right In Your Own Home?
Guaranteed Wellness: Stretch, Relax, & Re-Power
60 Min Full Body Yoga Flow To Celebrate The Spring Equinox
Welcome to this 60 min full body yoga flow to celebrate the spring equinox. This is an energising yoga practice suitable for all levels intended to help you celebrate spring and the new found energy that comes with this time of year.
Guaranteed Wellness: Positively Omm
Spring Meditation: Bringing Mindfulness to the Season of New Life
In this comprehensive guide to mindfulness and meditations for spring, we will explore:
- Three Core Energies of Spring
- Three Meditations for Spring
- Additional Ways to Honor Spring
- A Spring Meditation Script
Guaranteed Wellness: Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Mastering Sleep Hygiene: Your Path to Quality Sleep
Key Takeaways
- Sleep hygiene refers to both your sleep environment and behavior.
- Poor sleep hygiene can negatively impact both sleep quantity and quality.
- Good sleep hygiene includes setting a strict sleep schedule, following a bedtime routine, forming healthy habits, and optimizing your bedroom for sleep.
- Sleep hygiene alone will not cure sleep problems, so talk to a doctor about concerns.
