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Bibliotherapy: Boost Well-being and Find Community With a Therapeutic Book Club

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Millions of Americans participate in some type of book club, whether virtual or in-person. Book clubs come in all shapes and sizes. They can focus on fiction or nonfiction, have themes to guide book choices, and be organized through places like work, school, professional organizations, religious groups and libraries.

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How to Make Networking Less Painful

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For many young professionals, attending a networking event sounds about as fun as going to the dentist. Networking remains one of the most effective ways to find a new job, particularly when done in person. Anecdotally speaking, connecting with others via networking events has been integral to building my business. Not so much.

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45 Professional Development Books to Level Up Your Career and Your Life

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In a world with countless ways to level up your professional development, books are one of the most underestimated tools. Professional development books give insight on how to grow in our careers, grow as people and better approach work-related challenges, shifting work environments and new opportunities.

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The 11 Best Books on Mental Health

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From memoirs to research-backed guides, these 11 books cover all things mental health: 1. If the answer is yes, go buy this book ASAP. You’ll find yourself gripped by the narratives she tells—some tragic, some hilarious—and in awe of the book’s astounding conclusion: We’re all human and flawed. A New Journey Through Anxiety.

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25 Self-Help Books You (Probably) Haven’t Read

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The solution to every problem you’ve ever had is written in a self-improvement book somewhere. Here’s an alternative list of self-improvement books that you may have missed. Self-Improvement Books About Overcoming the Odds. These books will show you how. Best Self-Improvement Books About Following Your Heart.

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20 Inspirational Books by Black Authors You Need to Read

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Whatever you need, someone has already written a book about it. Here are 20 inspirational books by Black authors that cover all of those things and more. Inspirational personal development books by Black authors 1. It’s also an inspirational book you should share with your teen. Looking for motivation ? Life advice?

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Book Review: Building the Business of You

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The central concept of the book is what the author calls the "career mashup"   This is a career where workers merge their skills, interests, passions, and experiences in a way that fits a person's whole self. Identify the full value they bring to every new network so they can socialize with confidence.