The past few years have been challenging for so many, and it's never been more important to ask 'R U OK?'. Reaching out to friends, family, colleagues and even total strangers can make a huge difference to someone's life.
During the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen some creative ways that people have been connecting with others to remain positive including dressing up to put the bins out, spoonville villages and balcony sing-a-longs. But did you know your local library can also help and is full of great books on a range of health and wellness topics.
Our library staff have chosen some helpful titles which focus on mindfulness techniques and creating a sense of calm. Learn how to bring mindfulness to your work and to your home.
Mindfulness reading recommendations
The compassion project: the true story of the town that beat loneliness by Julian Abel
In search of happiness: following mindful paths to fulfilment by Mike Annesley
The simplicity of cosy: hygge, lagom and the energy of everyday pleasures by Melissa Alvarez
Phosphorescence: on awe, wonder & things that sustain you when the world goes dark by Julia Baird
Note to self: the secrets of calm by Rebekah Ballagh
Mindful moments for busy mothers: daily meditations and mantras for greater calm, balance and joy by Sarah Rudell Beach
The yoga body: the ultimate guide to detoxing, building strength and eating mindfully by Lola Berry
The art of mindful reading: embracing the wisdom of words by Ella Berthoud
A life less throwaway: the lost art of buying for life by Tara Button
The $1000 project by Canna Campbell
Awaken every day: 365 Buddhist reflections to invite mindfulness and joy by Thubten Chodron
Raising good humans: a mindful guide to breaking the cycle of reactive parenting and raising kind, confident kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields
Mindfulness for children: 150+ mindfulness activities for happier, healthier, stress-free kids by Tracy L. Daniel
Pottery: 20 mindful makes to reconnect head, heart & hands by Lucy Davidson
Restore refresh relax: a companion for every day self-care ed. DK
The power of awakening: mindfulness practices and spiritual tools to transform your life by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
Adventures in opting out: a field guide to leading an intentional life by Cait Flanders
The book of ichigo ichie: the art of making the most of every moment, the Japanese way by Héctor García
Blue sky mind: the art of meditation: mindfulness into stillness by Ian Gawler
Draw breath: the art of breathing, mindfulness & meditation by Tom Granger
Mindful exercise: metarobics, healing, and the power of tai chi by Peter Anthony Gryffin
My year of living mindfully: a self-experiment becomes a life-changing experience by Shannon Harvey
Build yourself happy by Abbie Headon
Mindfulness at work and home: a simple guide by Gillian Higgins
Strong, calm and free: a modern guide to yoga, meditation and mindful living by Nicola Jane Hobbs
Falling awake: how to practice mindfulness in everyday life by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Talk to yourself like a Buddhist : five mindful practices to silence negative self-talk by Cynthia Kane
The secret therapy of trees: harness the healing energy of forest bathing and natural landscapes by Marco Mencagli
The mindful kind: a meaningful mindfulness guide for wellbeing in the modern world by Rachael Kable
The healing power of mindfulness: a new way of being by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Everyday Ubuntu: living better together, the African way by Mungi Ngomane
Daily calm: 100 daily reminders to help you build the mindfulness habit by Padraig O'Morain
Kindfulness: be a true friend to yourself with mindful self-compassion by Padraig O'Morain
Stand tall like a mountain: mindfulness and self-care for children and parents by Suzy Reading
Zen teen: 40 ways to stay calm when life gets stressful by Tanya Carroll Richardson
Mindful crafting: the maker's creative journey by Sarah Samuel
Attention: a love story by Casey Schwartz
The unexpected power of mindfulness and meditation by Ed and Deb Shapiro
A monk's guide to a clean house and mind by Shoukei
Mindfulness for busy people by Michael Sinclair
Introduction to Zen Training: a beginner's guide to zen training and mindfulness by Omori Sogen
The mindful kitchen: vegetarian cooking to relate to nature by Heather Thomas
Tools for slow living: a practical guide to mindfulness and coziness by Agata Toromanoff
Living lightly: a busy person's guide to mindful consumption by Nicola Turner
How to be human: the manual : a monk, a neuroscientist and me by Ruby Wax
The gift of presence: a mindfulness guide for women by Caroline Welch
In tune: music as the bridge to mindfulness by Richard Wolf