IDEAS TO JAZZ UP YOUR BOOK CLUB
Are you looking for new topics to discuss in your book club? Or how to include healthy life-practices into your discussions? Look no further!
Book clubs are….
Our closest family and friends that we share our thoughts, experiences and emotions with!
Help your fellow booklovers with everyday challenges by encouraging a healthy lifestyle and trying it yourself!
Tips and tricks for building relationships, nurturing friendships, keeping a calm mindset and much more can be found here.
SOME GREAT IDEAS (for any book you’re discussing):
Add new questions like….
What were the main characters relationships?
Did the main character embody kindness? On what level?
Does the main character live in unprecedented times? How does he/she cope?
Does the character have negatives biases, and if so, is he/she aware of that? How can you relate?
More ideas for robust discussion in these areas can be found in: “Thriving in a Global Pandemic and Beyond”.
5. Does the character change his/her behavior over the course of the book? Do you believe this is possible?
6. What kind of relationships does the main character have, and how do they affect their habits?
7. How does the character see the future? How do we see the future? Are there differences/similarities?
8. Does the main character personally take time for themselves to reflect? Did it help them?
Consider:
When and where was the book written? Is there an opportunity to theme the food/snacks after that?
Are there any special drinks mentioned in the book? Invite members to prepare them before the discussion starts.
If each of us were a character, what food would be our favorite? Have each person bring it to the next get-together!
Allow extra time to prepare food together. It’ll make you step into the character’s shoes.
Consider:
We have gone through something quite unique over the last year. Stress is at an all-time high and people feel isolated.
Talking about our experiences and helping others address what they are feeling is at the core of any good book club.
Current topics can help you take your support for each other to a new level! And, isn’t that what book clubs are really all about?
Books like “Thriving in a Global Pandemic and Beyond” can be used in one of two ways:
As this month’s selected title
For quick 3-5 min. exercises before discussion begins
Why not help your book club members through this time with a book on how to thrive?
Real-life and practical ideas that take just a few minutes!
Levelhead’s CEO and author of “Thriving in a Global Pandemic and Beyond”, Dr. Saundra Schrock, would love to join in your book club discussion.
“We, as individuals, have a choice: Will we curl up into a little ball and come back out once it’s all over, or will we improve and come back stronger instead?”
ENTER HERE to have Saundra join one of your meetings while you are discussing “Thriving in a Global Pandemic and Beyond”!
MORE ABOUT THE BOOK
Conversation Trigger. Living a healthy life is and has been a very hot topic for a long time. This book helps you not only understand the “why” but the “how” as well.
Emotional Intelligence. Mindfulness. Big words, explained easily with real-life lessons.
How? The book provides mini-lessons you can do together to relax, breathe and connect!
Who? It is made for anybody stressed with tips and tricks on how to calm your mind and be present.
Where? The exercises in the book can be practiced as a group, individually, or both! Anywhere and everywhere, on the go - quick and easy.
Cost? Paperback: $16.95 or E-book: $9.99
What to expect
While the book is written in the context of the pandemic, the practices and lessons are designed to help you build the skills you need to thrive both during and post-pandemic.
The goal of this book is to provide practices and lessons to help you thrive in any environment. They are simple, only take a few minutes a day, and reflect real life situations and challenges. This makes them easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Let’s develop the skills not just to survive but to thrive. Saundra Schrock, PhD