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Books: Must Reads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butter
<\/strong>by <\/em>Gayl Jones<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wide-ranging collection, including two novellas and ten stories exploring complex identities, from the acclaimed author of\u00a0Corregidora<\/em>,\u00a0The Healing<\/em>, and\u00a0Palmares<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Books: Inspiring People You Need to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enchantment
<\/strong>by Katherine May<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enchantment<\/em>\u00a0is full of gentle inspiration for when you\u00a0feel directionless, exhausted, or\u00a0out of tune with the world\u2019s wonder\u00a0and awe, offering one of the best memoirs to read in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Books: Books That Will Positively Move You<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)
<\/strong>by Admiral William H. McRaven<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the acclaimed,\u00a0bestselling author of\u00a0Make Your Bed<\/em>\u2014a short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Documentary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reluctant Traveler
<\/strong>202<\/em>3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This travel series sees\u00a0Schitt’s Creek<\/em>\u00a0star Eugene Levy explore some incredible places including Japan, Portugal, Maldives, Finland, and more. Knowing Levy, the series’ eight episodes are sure to be filled with dry jokes and funny situations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Movies: Fiction… But Absolutely Fabulous<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Champions
<\/strong>202<\/em>3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A former minor-league basketball coach receives a court order to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. Despite his doubts, he soon realizes that together they can go further than they ever imagined.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Movies: Based on Positively True Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

True Spirit
<\/strong>202<\/em>3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Australian teenager plans to become the youngest sailor to have travelled the world alone. In doing so, the intrepid 16-year-old not only seeks to fulfil her dream, she also faces her greatest fears at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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TV: Shows to Lift Your Spirits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queen Charlotte<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The young queen’s marriage to King George of England ushers in an epic love story and transforms high society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Podcasts to Keep You Positive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mind Love<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that one-third to one-half of your waking life is spent not living in the present? Host Melissa Monte drops facts like this throughout Mind Love, a twice-weekly podcast about modern mindfulness. She explores techniques to reduce stress and anxiety and develop your own positive mental attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s impossible to resist the genuine, heartfelt approach this podcast takes to improving your mindset.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Nutrition: Healthy Breakfast Gets The Day Going!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mini Frittata Muffins<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a savory breakfast person looking for make-ahead options? Mini frittata muffins are just what you need! They’re easy, healthy, and delicious.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nutrition: Mid-Day Power Ups!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Buddha Bowl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ultimate nutrient-packed vegan buddha bowl! Fresh veggies, beans, sauerkraut, and a vibrant turmeric tahini sauce make it hearty and flavorful.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Nutrition: Dinners that Deliver!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Wraps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Cilantro-lime” is a flavor profile we can never get enough of. Pretty much anything goes well with a kick from cumin, a little tang from lime juice, and fresh herby zing from cilantro, including these simple,\u00a0low-carb\u00a0lettuce wraps\u00a0featuring quick-cooking\u00a0shrimp.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Health & Wellness: Stretch, Relax, & Re-Power<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wakeout! The Healthy Work App<\/strong>
Exercise is just as good for the mind as it is the body, but sometimes finding the time to workout can seem next to impossible. Luckily, Wakeout has you covered with a library of over 300 free exercises which can be done in 30-second chunks in the places where you spend most of your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website<\/em>:\u00a0https:\/\/wakeout.app\/
App<\/em>: Wakeout<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Health & Wellness: Positively Omm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga Trail<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga Trail a world wide network that can help you find great yoga teachers and studios in your hometown or while traveling. The massive online directory and mobile app is not just a listing of locations. You can type in your city or zip code and come up with a listing of teachers and studios sorted by proximity to you, listing the class time and cost.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Health & Wellness: Get a Good Night’s Sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided Sleep Meditation<\/a>
<\/a>A guided sleep meditation to help you release your worries before going in for deep sleep. (30 minutes spoken meditation followed by 30 minutes of music.)<\/p>\n<\/div>

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