There are many resources for self-care in the Austin community. Here are some of Lauren's favorites:
Books:
Renée has two books that will provide much of the information discussed in the groups. It is not mandatory to buy them, but it can be helpful to have your own copies to reference, and to get the full experience that Renée shares.
Other books recommended by Renée or Lauren:
“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…And, It’s All Small Stuff,” by Richard Carlson
“Slowing Down to the Speed of Life,” and “The Speed Trap: How to Avoid the Frenzy of the Fast Lane,” by Richard Carlson
All Brene Brown books
"10% Happier," by Dan Harris
Career Fulfillment/Development (note more recommendations on www.CareerStrategists.net)
“Work Less, Make More: Stop Working so Hard and Create the Life You Really Want,” by Jennifer White
“The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level,” by Gay Hendricks
“Creating a Life Worth Living,” by Carol Lloyd
“How to Find the Work You Love,” by Laurence G. Boldt
Personal Growth/Creativity
“A Year to Live,” by Stephen Levine
“Make Your Creative Dreams Real,” by SARK
“The Woman’s Retreat Book,” by Jennifer Louden
"The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up," by Marie Kondo
Women’s Health
“Sugar Shock,” by Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C.,” with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
“The Hormone Cure” by Sara Gottfried
“Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life: Achieving Optimal Health and Wellness through Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, and Western Science,” by Claudia Welch, M.S.O.M.
"The Last Best Cure," by Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Spirituality
“Your Soul’s Compass,” by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. and Gordon Dveirin, Ed.D.
“A Return to Love,” by Marianne Williamson
“The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity,” by Edwene Gaines
“The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment,” and “A New Earth,” by Eckhart Tolle (all titles)
Relationships/Marriage
“100 Secrets to a Great Marriage,” Charlie and Linda Bloom (and all titles by them)
“Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples,” by Harville Hendrix
“Take Back Your Marriage,” by William Doherty
“Love Tune-Ups: 52 Ways to Open Your Heart and Make Sparks Fly,” by Angela Watrous
Parenting
“Courageous Parents, Confident Kids: Letting Go So You Both Can Grow,” edited by Amy Tiemann, with contributing author Renee Trudeau
“The Gift of Motherhood,” by Cherie Carter-Scott
“Life’s Work: Confessions of an Unbalanced Mom,” by Lisa Belkin
“Simplify Your Life With Kids,” by Elaine St. James
You can also find great articles and blog posts by Renee on the website:
Joyful Living offers a wonderful Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program that helps you develop life-changing practices for being present and treating yourself with compassion. Check out the full program and silent retreats here:
The Merritt Wellness Center provides multiple services for improving your health. Their functional medicine approach helps you identidy the root causes of health concerns and heal them through natural practices. Highly recommended for everyone!
Vida Green is a wonderful local business that provides homemade natural body products. Using these products would add to your self-care practices by nourishing and protecting your skin rather than using products with harmful ingredients.