Topical Recommended Reading and More... Gleanings from a lifetime love of reading and learning.
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These are books and other media sources that have had staying power in my life. Many of them are older (even back when I first read them, haha) and are sometimes fairly cheap on Amazon. My goal for myself has been not to reinvent the wheel, but merely to study what others have done in order to apply and modify it for my purposes. (In other words, just because I recommend it doesn't mean I agree with every word!) The point is to discover new ideas and even new perspectives for consideration.
Note: I also discuss my favorite books and holistic health in more detail on:
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Time Prioritization, Goals and Purpose:
-The One Minute Manager, by Ken Blanchard
-Courage and Calling, by Gordon T. Smith
Youtube Videos:
-Minute with Maxwell: You Cannot Manage Time
-The 4 Disciplines of Execution in a Nutshell, by FranklinCovey
Podcast and Daily Videos:
-DarrenDaily (Darren Hardy)
-JoyceMeyer.org; Enjoying
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Personal Growth and Well-Being:
-The 15 Invaluable Laws of Personal Growth, by John C. Maxwell
-9 Things You Simply Must Do, by Dr. Henry Cloud
-The Battlefield of the Mind, by Joyce Meyer
-The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People, by Stephen R. Covey (Series for all Ages)
-Inside Out, by Dr. Larry Crabb
-Controlling PMS, by David Hazard
Personal and Home Organization:
-Flylady.net (Home and so much more!)
-LearnDoBecome.com (Some info. has costs)
-More Hours in My Day, by Emilie Barnes (warning: VERY thorough organizational cleaning routines - may be overwhelming at first)
-Ordering Your Private World, by Gordon MacDonald
Knowing Love More:
-The 5 Love Languages, by Dr. Gary Chapman
-Make Love Your Aim, by Eugenia Price
-The Helper, by Catherine Marshall
-No Greater Love, by Mother Teresa
-I've Got to Talk to Someone God, by Marjorie Holmes
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Gardening & Outdoors for all Ages:
-Sharing Nature with Children, by Joseph Cornell
-Herbal Tea Gardens, by Marietta Marshall Marcin (practical ideas plus medicinal info.)
-Stand Up and Garden, by Mary Moss-Sprague (excellent info. for ANY garden type)
-Gardening for a Lifetime, by Sydney Eddison
-The Kids' Summertime Handbook, by Jane Drake & Ann Love
Children's Learning (not homeschool specific):
--Drawing with Children, by Mona Brookes
-A Biblical Psychology of Learning, by Ruth Beechick
-The Idea Book for Mothers, by Pat Hershey Owen
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Homeschool Basics:
-For the Children's Sake, by Susan Schaeffer Macauley
-Educating the Wholehearted Child, by Clay and Sally Clarkson
-Charlotte Mason Companion, by Karen Andreola
-Five in a Row (Literature Based Elementary Curriculum Series), by Jane C. Lambert
Exercise:
-You probably know this,but: Always check with your healthcare provider before beginning an exercise program. And listen to your body! Keep your exertion level in a low to mid-range unless you are very fit. I love to walk and wog (intervals of walking & jogging) but I also enjoy Youtube videos. There are even ones out there for bad knees, etc. Seek out what works for you! I like Jessica Smith
(she has all levels and types of workouts - be sure to pick appropriately!) and Leslie Sansone, but I try others to mix it up too! Variety is good for the mind and the body! Finally, be kind, encouraging, and consistent with yourself - progress, not perfection!!
Health:
There is a lot of available information on how to live a healthy life. I don't have one favorite author/speaker but encourage people to eat with common sense. Eat what is grown on this earth, not man made preservatives, etc. Listen to your body and look for causes when ill - overworking, stress, poor sleep, poor diet or food sensitivities, etc. Find a trusted healthcare provider. That being said, I believe prayer is always the place to begin. One book I recommend along these lines is The Practice of Christian Healing: A Guide for Beginners, by Roy Lawrence - and its companion, Christian Healing Rediscovered.
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