DP - Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
DP - Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Digital Minimalism (2020) shows you how to take back control from your phone, social media, and endless scrolling, so you can focus better, spend time on what really matters, and actually enjoy life instead of feeling distracted all the time. Cal Newport breaks down a simple, real-world plan to cut through the digital chaos and live with purpose—no tech detox required.
Cal Newport is a computer science professor and bestselling author known for his work on focus, productivity, and the impact of technology on our lives.
You Are An Artist (2020) is a book that gathers more than 50 creative assignments inspired by contemporary artists, designed to spark creativity and encourage readers to express themselves through art regardless of their experience level. The assignments invite readers to explore art in various forms, such as inventing imaginary friends or constructing landscapes, with the goal of making art that reflects their own perspective and experience using materials they already have or can find easily.
Sarah Urist Green is an American art museum curator, author, and creator and host of the PBS Digital Studios program The Art Assignment, known for making contemporary art accessible and engaging to wide audiences through innovative educational projects
Audiobook & Ebook
The Algebra of Happiness (2019) is a no-nonsense guide to what really matters in life—love, work, and meaning—from a brutally honest professor who’s made big mistakes and big money. It’s packed with short, punchy lessons that’ll make you think hard about success, relationships, and what kind of life you actually want to live.
Scott Galloway is a bestselling author, NYU business professor, and entrepreneur known for his bold opinions on success, tech, and modern life.
Atomic Habits (2018) is a practical guide that explains how small, consistent changes in behavior—tiny habits—can lead to remarkable personal and professional improvements over time. The book provides actionable strategies for building good habits, breaking bad ones, and mastering the art of continuous self-improvement by focusing on systems rather than goals.
James Clear is an American author, entrepreneur, and speaker known for his expertise in habit formation; he graduated with a degree in biomechanics from Denison University in 2008 and is best known for his New York Times bestselling book "Atomic Habits" published in 2018.
Remember it! (2018) offers practical memory improvement techniques drawn from the author's experience as a six-time USA Memory Champion. The book guides readers through strategies like visualization, mnemonic devices, and memory palaces to help them remember names, facts, passwords, and more, making it a valuable tool for students and anyone looking to enhance their recall abilities.
Nelson Dellis is an American six-time USA Memory Champion, recognized as a grandmaster of memory, a leading memory expert, author, and Alzheimer's disease activist who combines mental athleticism with physical fitness and promotes advanced memory training techniques worldwide.
How Emotions Are Made (2017) explains that emotions aren’t just automatic reactions but are actually created by your brain based on your experiences and environment. It helps you understand why people feel differently and how you can better manage your own emotions.
Lisa Feldman Barrett is an American neuroscientist and psychologist known for pioneering research that reshapes how we understand emotions as brain-based, constructed experiences.
Audiobook
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning (2014) explores evidence-based techniques grounded in cognitive psychology to enhance how people learn and retain information effectively. The book challenges common misconceptions about studying, advocating strategies like spaced repetition, retrieval practice, and varied practice to build durable, long-term knowledge.
Peter C. Brown is an American writer and retired management consultant, best known as the lead author of "Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning," which is based on cognitive science research and offers practical strategies to improve learning and memory retention.