5 Books to Cheer You Up When You’re Feeling Down
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5 Books to Cheer You Up When You’re Feeling Down

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5 Books to Cheer You Up When You’re Feeling Down

We all have a go-to coping strategy when we’re feeling down. Maybe we get some exercise, or chat with a friend, or binge watch our favorite comedy series. (Any Parks and Recreation fans out there?)

But sometimes our usual strategy isn’t enough, and we need something that speaks to our deeper emotional needs. For those tougher moments, we recommend turning to a wise, uplifting book—and the five reads below are an excellent place to start.

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In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy by John O'Leary

In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy

By John O’Leary

With the daily grind of work responsibilities and obligations, we may find ourselves feeling burned out and jaded more often than we’d like. But equipped with a more joyful mindset, we can live happier and healthier lives than ever. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author John O’Leary, in the Next Big Idea App

 

When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids by Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski

When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids

By Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski

When You Wonder, You’re Learning shows parents and educators the many ways they might follow in Mister Rogers’ footsteps, sharing his “tools for learning” with digital-age kids. With insights from thinkers, scientists, and teachers—many of whom worked with Rogers himself—the book is an essential exploration into how kids and their parents can excel at what Rogers taught best: being human. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, in the Next Big Idea App

 

Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price

Laziness Does Not Exist

By Devon Price

For too many of us, our self-worth has become a function of our productivity. In other words, we only feel good about ourselves by working harder and harder. But in this book, a social psychologist argues that what we call “laziness” isn’t just natural—it’s something we should all strive to embrace. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Devon Price, in the Next Big Idea App

 

Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee

Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness

By Ingrid Fetell Lee

Contrary to popular wisdom, joy is not purely a matter of attitude and perspective. In fact, science shows that our surroundings have a measurable effect on our mood, creativity, and productivity. So in Joyful, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee puts that science in your hands, to help your design the perfect spaces for living and working. View an Excerpt from Our E-Course

 

Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas

Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life

By Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas

It turns out that a broken funny bone doesn’t just make you a buzzkill at parties; it can also put a damper on your professional life. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a comedian, this book by two Stanford professors can help you use humor to improve your communication and negotiation skills. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by authors Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, in the Next Big Idea App

 

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