Project you More than 50 ways to calm down, de-stress, and feel great

Aubre Andrus

Book - 2017

"Find your balance. Make a protein-packed smoothie to energize for a busy day. Center yourself after a stressful week by taking five minutes to write in your journal. Strengthen your body and calm your mind with simple yoga poses and breathing techniques. Craft a vision board to help you achieve your goals. Create a time budget to organize your schedule. Develop an evening routine that will help you wind down before sleep. Award-winning author Aubre Andrus shares more than 50 do-right-now projects that will help you beat stress, smile big, and discover a calmer, more blissful you."--

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Published
North Mankato, Minnesota : Switch Press, a Capstone imprint [2017]
Language
English
Main Author
Aubre Andrus (author)
Other Authors
Karen Bluth (author)
Physical Description
157 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
ISBN
9781630790912
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Andrus offers more than 50 ideas for handling stress and enhancing one's well being. Suggestions include mindfulness exercises and yoga, as well as practical tasks that aim to revitalize the mind and body, such as volunteering, having a cup of tea, spending time with animals, and listening to music. Collignon provides breezy watercolor images of (mostly) girls taking part in the activities, intermixed with photographs of girls practicing yoga poses, writing in journals, and more. Many of the ideas are intuitively obvious ("listen to happy music"); guided sections on meditation and visualization may prove more enlightening. And for readers who "need more help than this book can offer," Audrus includes a list of mental health and other resources. Ages 14-up. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 8 Up-The authors have designed a self-help book for students interested in ways to combat the everyday stresses of school, family, and friends. The authors suggest that reading the book cover to cover is not necessary; teens can just pick whatever soothing activity appeals to them most. The projects include meditating, creating a nature journal, doing yoga, drinking tea, getting some sun, starting a gratitude journal, smiling, volunteering, and writing thank you notes. Each idea is presented with an explanation of why that activity reduces stress. An inspiring quotation is provided at the end of each short chapter. The book is filled with photographs and drawings of teenage girls and completed projects. Various fonts, colors, and geometric designs are used throughout, making the book visually attractive. VERDICT Suited for a variety of different personality types, this guide to relaxing is great for independent and group use.-Elizabeth Kahn, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Avondale, LA © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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