The importance of mental wellbeing in both our personal and work lives are being increasingly recognised. Following the inclusion of the Science of Wellbeing module to Said’s MBA course, this opened the perfect opportunity for the expansion of our collection here in the Sainsbury Library.
We now have a both a loanable collection of physical books and a selection of eBooks available. Some of the topics include: self-help, psychology, workplace wellbeing, management, and neurodiversity.
Workplace Wellbeing
Why workplace wellbeing matters: the science behind employee happiness and organizational performance – Jan-Emmanuel De Neve and George Ward
“In Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters, the authors clarify what workplace wellbeing is (and is not) and offer a framework for how businesses can approach and improve it…Their research demonstrates that improving wellbeing can boost productivity, aid in talent retention and recruitment, and ultimately improve financial performance.”
HBR Guide to Better Mental Health at Work – Harvard Business Review Press
“The HBR Guide to Better Mental Health at Work contains practical tips and advice to help you bring mental health out of the shadows and into everyday conversations.”
Wellbeing: Science and Policy – Richard Layard and Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
“Written by two of the world’s leading experts on the economics of wellbeing, this book shows how wellbeing can be measured, what causes it, and how it can be improved.”
Business Management and Leadership
Mindset – Carol Dweck
“Mindset reveals what all great parents, teachers, CEOs, and athletes already know: how a simple idea about the brain can create a love of learning and a resilience that is the basis of great accomplishment in every area.”
Surrounded by bad bosses and lazy employees: or, how to deal with idiots at work – Thomas Erikson
“Drawing on the simple four-colour system that made Surrounded by Idiots… Erikson shows how understanding your boss’ behavioural tendencies, as well as your own, will lead to a more harmonious and productive workplace. He also sets out what characterises an exemplary leader type and how you can adapt your behaviour to model it.”
Slow productivity: the lost art of accomplishment without burnout – Cal Newport
“Hustle culture. Burnout. Quiet quitting. Today we’re either sacrificing ourselves on the altar of success or we’re rejecting the idea of ambition entirely. But it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. There is a way to create meaningful work as part of a balanced life, and it’s called ‘slow productivity’.”
HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Mental Toughness – Harvard Business Review
“This book will inspire you to: thrive on pressure like an Olympic athlete; manage and overcome negative emotions by acknowledging them; plan short-term goals to achieve long-term aspirations; surround yourself with the people who will push you the hardest; use challenges to become a better leader; use creativity to move past trauma; and understand the tools your mind uses to recover from setbacks.”
Personal Development
Atomic Habits: an easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones : tiny changes, remarkable results – James Clear
“People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. He knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions…He calls them atomic habits.”
The organized mind: thinking straight in the age of information overload – Daniel J. Levitin
“Modern society is in a state of information overload. Neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin investigates how and why our brains are struggling to keep up with the demands of the digital age…In a world where information is power, The Organized Mind holds the key to harnessing that information and making it work for you.”
Surrounded by Idiots: the four types of human behavior and how to effectively communicate with each in business (and in life) – Thomas Erikson
Erikson reveals “his simple yet ground-breaking method for assessing everyone we communicate with based on four personality types: Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. From body language to conflict handling, this entertaining read will give you all the tools you need to understand and influence those around you – in and out of the office – and ensure the idiot out there isn’t you!”
The motherhood penalty: how to stop motherhood being the kiss of death for your career – Joeli Brearley
“The Motherhood Penalty is an expose of the unscrupulous work practices and antiquated systems that we’ve been conditioned to accept and a toolkit for how to challenge them. It’s full of practical advice to help you navigate systemic barriers when they slap you in the face.”
I Didn’t Do the Thing Today – Madeleine Dore
“After five years of searching for the secret to productivity, Madeleine Dore discovered there isn’t one-instead, we’re being set up to fail. I Didn’t Do the Thing Today is an inspiring call to take productivity off its pedestal, to embrace the joyful messiness and unpredictability of life.”
Stress Management
50 Ways to Manage Stress – Stella Cottrell
“This practical book will inspire and encourage students to shape new habits and make stress-management a natural part of their everyday routine…throughout, it encourages students to take charge of their wellbeing and strike a healthy study-life balance.”
Stress control – Jim White
“This accessible, jargon-free book combines clinically proven methods from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), positive psychology and mindfulness to give you the tools you need to improve your mind, your body and your life.”
Addicted to Anxiety – Owen O’Kane
“Addicted to Anxiety will help you understand your anxiety from the perspective of addiction, identifying your triggers and learning how to break your habits so you can actively replace them with new, more productive behaviours for a calmer, happier life.”
eBooks
We also have a wide range of eBooks available – below are some of our new acquisitions. For more titles, visit our Annexe room in the library to see our display of eBooks, linking to access through SOLO.
Lost connections why you’re depressed and how to find hope – Johann Hari
“Depression and anxiety are now at epidemic levels. Why? Across the world, scientists have uncovered evidence for nine different causes. Some are in our biology, but most are in the way we are living today. Lost Connections…shows that once we understand the real causes, we can turn to pioneering new solutions – ones that offer real hope.”
Succeeding with adult ADHD: daily strategies to help you achieve your goals and manage your life – Abigail Levrini and Frances Prevatt
“With her extensive experience researching and treating adults with ADHD, Levrini provides user‑friendly strategies for setting meaningful and realistic goals, developing a plan to achieve the goals, and staying on track while following the plan.”
Be well, learn well: improve your wellbeing and academic performance – Gareth Hughes.
“Gareth Hughes explores the different dimensions of student wellbeing (physical, psychological, social and academic) and helps students understand the connection between their wellbeing and academic performance.”
Beyond these books we also have multiple puzzles and origami available in the library to have a mindful break from your busy workdays.
We continue to have a recommendations box in the library – come along and give us your wellbeing and pleasure book recommendations!
For more resources, see our posts about other recent book displays.
The Sainsbury Library provides access to the key online business resources that you’ll need during your research or study.
