Saturday, 11 April 2020

10 Books to help you stay optimistic and motivated

STAY IN PLACE

 

The wonderful and well read people at Pan Macmillan Australia have compiled a list of books to help us Stay at Home and stay optimistic and motivated in this time of uncertainty. 

Below, is a list of works by some of Pan Macmillan’s most brilliant minds to help you navigate the coming months. 

Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, seeking guidance around mental health, or simply looking for a distraction, there is a book for you. 

  

STAY...WELL FED FOR LESS

 

SIMPLICIOUS FLOW
Sarah Wilson 
In Simplicious Flow, Sarah blends the kitchen wisdom of generations past with her own stunningly fresh vision of how to be a conductor of good health and zero waste for every single meal you make.

 



STAY...CREATIVE IN THE KITCHEN 

 OSTRO
Julia Busuttil Nishimura 

Simple, delicious, generous food for every day, from salads and roasts to handmade pasta and pizza to simple bakes and show-stopping desserts all from the creator of inspirational website and Instagram feed, Ostro.

STAY...ECO
  A FAMILY GUIDE TO WASTE-FREE LIVING
Lauren and Oberon Carter

A Family Guide to Waste-free Living makes it simple and sustainable for families to eliminate waste in the home, at work and out in the world. This is a practical and inspiring resource for anyone wanting to live more sustainably.

STAY...AN ACTIVIST 
2040: A HANDBOOK FOR THE REGENERATION
Damon Gameau

Based on Damon Gameau's 2019 documentary, 2040: A Handbook for the Regeneration is a practical manual that provides you and your family with the tools and inspiration to live a more sustainable life - NOW.
 

 STAY...HEALTHY 
HEAL
Pete Evans

So many of us are looking for practical changes we can make to nourish our body, be more active and find meaningful connection - ways to be stronger, happier and healthier, in a fast-paced world. 
 

STAY...SELF SUFFICIENT 
 THIS CHICKEN LIFE

Fiona Scott-Norman & Ilana Rose
A heart-warming celebration of chickens and the Australians who love them, featuring striking photography and stories that will move, delight and inspire you.
 


STAY...STRESS FREE
STRESSLESS
Matthew Johnson & Michael Player
Fully illustrated, easy to follow and based on the latest medical science, StressLess is your go-to guide to identify and reduce your own stress and help others do the same.
 


STAY...PHILOSOPHICAL 
THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK
Mark Manson
In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.
  


STAY...SANE
FIRST, WE MAKE THE BEAST BEAUTIFUL
Sarah Wilson
Practical and poetic, wise and funny, this is a small book with a big heart. It will encourage the myriad sufferers of the world's most common mental illness to feel not just better about their condition, but delighted by the possibilities it offers for a richer, fuller life.
 


STAY...CONNECTED
 FAMILY, FOOD & FEELINGS
Kate Berry

Family, Food and Feelings charts the ebb and flow of family life around the four school terms, with recipes, activities and stories to keep you inspired throughout the year.


 Thank you to Pan Macmillan Australia for the above recommendations.
 
 
 

2 comments:

  1. I love publishers like Pan Macmillan who are putting guides and games like this together to keep us entertained during this strange time - have you seen their book bingo on Instagram?

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    1. I’ve seen the bingo on Facebook. Pan Macmillan have always been very supportive of me.

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