Following are tools and resources I recommend for personal growth, self discovery and spirituality. For personal finance and small business, click the respective link below.
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Best Emotional Healing Books
I consider reading one of the best ways to continue to learn and grow, and always have one or two books going. These are the books that I found helpful for growth. You may want to consider getting a subscription to something like Audible or Kindle Unlimited Reading to make it more affordable. (Although, I do recommend you try your library first!)
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
This book has four "rules" to live by. I consider myself a student of this book and am amazed that no matter how many times I read it I learn something new. I now keep it on the table where I journal. I will pull quotes from the book and journal about what those mean and how to apply them to my life. (Check out my book summary to help you through it!)
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & John Townsend
This is a must read for almost everyone. It will help you ensure your needs are being met while at the same time ensuring you are not taking advantage of others. As a recovering compliant, this book has saved me many times. (You will learn what a compliant is in the book!)
The Oracle & Tarot Decks That I Use
Grace Cards by Cheryl Richardson
Self Care Wisdom by Cheryl Richardson
Salt & Sea Energy by Rachel Robino
Health & Fitness
Health problems can stop you from achieving your goals. Beyond that, fitness helps you deal with stress, solve problems and so much more. Staying healthy is equally as important as knowing what to do to achieve your goals. Below are some tools I use for my health.
Fit Bit
I have owned a heart rate monitor in one form or another since 2001. Back when you had to have the strap around your chest for it to work! I helps me keep tabs on problems that can creep up. My favorite part of the small fit bit I use is that it is unobtrusive but still give me pretty much everything others do. It covers sleep, workouts, heart rate, steps, calories and more! I use the FitBit Inspire
Workouts
I have been working out and lifting weights since I was 14. I have tried just about everything! What I recommend is that you find what works best for you. Every body needs different things. But here are some of my favorites: Beachbody (I started using them before they were an MLM!) I don't use the streaming service anymore. Instead I bought the old DVD sets so I can rotate through without extra costs. I get them from Ebay and Poshmark.
For more on my home set-up, check out this YouTube video.
Tools to Help Your Kids
Here are some of my favorite tools that I used when my son was growing up!
These little "doll" faces help your child learn and express their feelings. We started using them around the age of 4. They were a life saver many times. I still have them now, as I couldn't part with them!
I purchased Amy's course when my son was in 3rd grade. It was one of the best things I could have done! Not only did it have easy to implement tools I could use. But it covered all stages, so I have still be able to use it through to high school!
Miscellaneous
General round up of everything else I think is beneficial and that I use in my own practices.
- 1The Heal Documentary - I love this movie. It quickly summarized everything I have been learning for over 15 years!
- 2My Favorite Meditation Pillow - has the feelings listed, so if I am stuck I just look down! 🙂
- 3Essential Oils from Plant Therapy - I love a good oil to help me relax and unwind. Yet it seems like there are too many trying to get you to sell, or they are just down right poor quality. I did a ton of research to find one that did not require MLM and was high quality. I settled on Plant Therapy for my go to. While there are absolutely many other great companies, this one meet me needs for quality, affordability, shipping ease and more! Check them out!