SELF-CARE
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." - Anne Lamott
Transport your mind
GOOD BOOK
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Becoming by Michelle Obama
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
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Gudetama: The Official Cookbook: Recipes for Living a Lazy Life by Sanrio, Jenn Fujikawa
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Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Dr. Sanjay Gupta
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The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan
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The Rook by Daniel O'Malley
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The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom
Indulge your cravings
GOOD FOOD
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Made With Lau: Made With Lau is a living repository of class Chinese recipes, stories, life-lessons, and the Chinese culture
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Just One Cookbook: have fun exploring the 800+ classic & modern Japanese recipes Nami shares with step-by-step photos and How-To YouTube videos.
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The Chinese Soup Lady: traditional, nostalgic soup for modern soup drinker (even for the "confinement period" - a traditional practice of postpartum care given to mothers after the birth of a new baby.)
Express your emotions
GOOD MUSIC
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7 Years by Lukas Graham
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Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys
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Lava by Kuana Torres Kahele, Nāpua Greig, James Ford Murphy
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In My Life by Beatles
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The Show by Lenka
Brighten your day
GOOD PRODUCT
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Dyson: hair dryer (significantly reduces hair drying time) and cordless vacuums (much needed for little messy eaters)
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Kao: Steam Eye Mask (steam bath for overworked eyes - available in different scents like lavender, rose, and yuzu)
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Gakken: Zen Scratch Art series - e.g. Scandinavian design (surprisingly calming and zen-inducing)
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Yeti: insulated drinkware
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Zojirushi: bread maker, insulated mug/bottle/food jar, rice cooker, water boiler, electric skillet (perfect for tabletop cooking such as hot pot and teppanyaki)...etc.
Rejuvenate your soul
GOOD GETAWAY
Lift your mood
GOOD WORKOUT
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Denise Austin: pilates and other workout videos (only for 5-20 min each session)
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The Bare Female: pilates, yoga, meditation, and more
SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME!
"If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it." - Margaret Fuller
If you have any recommendations to round out our resources, please leave us a message and we'll add it to the list and share it with our readers!