Reading and mental health
Maui, HI.
Reading can be a great mental health tool for getting through challenging times and a wonderful practice to pursue during the pandemic. While we read we become engaged in the world of the book, learn new things and experience a variety of thoughts and emotions. It’s also a great way to support bookstores, authors and libraries. I highly encourage folks to find books that they love and to dive in. If you can get paper books or audio books this can help limit the increased screen time that work from home has added for many of us. Additionally, there is some research on mental health benefits and reading. Check out Can reading books improve your mental health?
Here are books that some of our staff have been enjoying in 2020.
Getting things done – David Allen
How emotions are made – Lisa Feldman Barrett
The vanishing half – Brit Bennett
Tribe of mentors - Timothy Ferriss
Running the dream – Matt Fitzgerald
The book of delights – Ross Gay
How long til Black future month? – N.K. Jemisin
Everything here is beautiful – Mira T. Lee
The biology of belief - Bruce Lipton
The tapping solution - Nick Orther
Additionally, here is a link to Colorlines 33 books for summer 2020
Enjoy!
Dr. Cory Nyamora is a licensed psychologist and endurance sports coach. He is the founder and director of Endurance – A Sports & Psychology Center, Inc. He provides endurance coaching for beginner and experienced athletes, as well as psychological services to children, adults, and families. He provides trainings for organizations on topics related to the intersections of sports and mental health and overall wellness. Find out more at www.endurancecenter.org or call 510.981.1471.
