{"621232":{"#nid":"621232","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Five Book Recommendations for When you Need a BREAK! ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFinals are almost over which means more time to read for pleasure instead of that thermodynamics textbook. Reading is also a great way to reduce stress and improve your health and well-being. A novel can transport you to new realms letting tensions drain away and allowing you to relax. According to a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.arts.gov\/art-works\/2015\/why-it-pays-read\u0022\u003Estudy\u003C\/a\u003E, reading can reduce stress by as much as 68 percent. Reading also has the physical benefits of reducing your heart rate and easing muscle tension. So grab a blanket, find your favorite reading nook and check out these recommendations from avid reader and Health Initiatives senior director, Stacy Connell to find something new to add to your bookshelf this summer. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EConnell said, \u0026ldquo;this book provides practical strategies about how to maximize our time and our energy to optimize our choices and outputs so ultimately we can stress less and be more fulfilled.\u0026nbsp; I love this book because it is so easy to just \u0026ldquo;do\u0026rdquo; and say yes to everything that comes our way.\u0026nbsp; McKeown reminds us to regain control of health, well-being, and happiness.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEducated by Tara Westover\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is a powerful memoir that showcases self-discovery, grit, how to heal from trauma and rise above injustice, \u0026ldquo;according to Connell. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERising Strong by Brene Brown\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is a classic book that draws upon extensive research and personal experience to explore the paradoxes of courage: we become strong by embracing vulnerability, we dare more greatly when we acknowledge our fear. I\u0026rsquo;ve read this book twice and it still continues to resonate with me,\u0026rdquo; said Connell.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Upward Spiral by Alex Korb\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;For those who are into health and science, this is a great read about the neuroscience behind depression.\u0026nbsp; Korb offers practical and effective approaches to managing and improving mental health,\u0026rdquo; said Connell. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmotional Agility by Susan David\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EConnell said, \u0026ldquo;This book should be a prereq for all of us! Backed by research, David extinguishes the idea that you need to think more positively when you encounter undesirable emotional or behavioral issues. Instead, she promotes realistic, healthy thinking and offers strategies to build emotional agility based on \u0026ldquo;showing up, stepping out, walking your way, moving on, and thriving.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis summer take advantage of your downtime and start new practices to improve your health and well-being. Let Health Initiatives help you get there!\u0026nbsp; They are dedicated to cultivating a thriving environment that enhances lifelong well-being among students and employees who live, learn, and work in the Georgia Tech community. Check out \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/healthinitiatives.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ehealthinitiatives.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to find new ways to make your health a priority!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECheck out what\u0026nbsp;Health Initiatives senior director, Stacy Connell recommends you add\u0026nbsp;to your bookshelf this summer.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Check out what\u00a0Health Initiatives senior director, Stacy Connell recommends you add\u00a0to your bookshelf this summer."}],"uid":"27649","created_gmt":"2019-05-02 17:29:43","changed_gmt":"2019-05-02 20:14:21","author":"Christine Kapurch","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-05-02T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-05-02T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"621233":{"id":"621233","type":"image","title":"Health Initiatives Reading","body":null,"created":"1556818728","gmt_created":"2019-05-02 17:38:48","changed":"1556818728","gmt_changed":"2019-05-02 17:38:48","alt":"","file":{"fid":"236637","name":"iam-se7en-657490-unsplash (1).jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/iam-se7en-657490-unsplash%20%281%29.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/iam-se7en-657490-unsplash%20%281%29.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":706172,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/iam-se7en-657490-unsplash%20%281%29.jpg?itok=fAD_cs_5"}}},"media_ids":["621233"],"groups":[{"id":"428961","name":"Health and Well-Being"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"12533","name":"health promotion"},{"id":"168792","name":"health and well-being"},{"id":"178819","name":"newsroom"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EChristine Lemaster\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECommunications Officer II | Health and Wellbeing\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}