Start Fresh with Joyscrolling on Hoopla: Mindfulness for the New Year

Four Thousand Weeks

By Oliver Burkeman and read by the author

Human life is shockingly short: 80 years equals barely 4,000 weeks. We know time is scarce, yet chase productivity hacks that intensify anxiety. In doing so, we miss the real question—how to spend those limited weeks meaningfully before they slip away.

It Begins with You

By Jillian Turecki and read by the author 

The host of the hit relationships podcast Jillian on Love shares nine core truths of self-acceptance and healing. With a warm, direct approach, her book shows that lasting connection begins within—because the common denominator in every relationship? It’s you! 

Do Hard Things

By Steve Magness and read by Mike Chamberlain 

For decades, toughness meant pushing past limits and ignoring weakness, a mindset long praised but ultimately ineffective. The author, a performance scientist, redefines toughness as working with your body and mind. True toughness uses four core pillars that increase awareness of emotions and physiology to navigate adversity, not fight against it.

Mindfulness Series: Echoes of Serenity

Various Artists 

Eleven tracks are focused on calm sounds and soothing music. Tracks include “Dewdrop” and “Fluid Horizon.” The final track, “Intuitive Flow: Continuous Mix” is 25 minutes long, ideal for a yoga flow or meaningful meditation.

Namaste: Classical Music for Yoga

Ralph Vaughan Williams 

This composer is known for his ambient, classical pieces that blend piano, strings, and nature sounds. This collection of 35 tracks is a wonderful accompaniment for yoga, as well as walking in nature or reading.  

Remix Meditation and Total Meditation

Lil Jon 

Musician and music producer Lil Jon is known for his high-energy output, like DJ Snake’s “Turn Down for What” and LMFAO’s “Shots.” He’s also talked about his own issues with anxiety and stress. In these two albums, he’s “turned it down” to create truly inspiring soundtracks for meditation.  

Fresh Start

By Gale Galligan 

This middle-grade graphic novel explores friendship and belonging through Ollie Herisson, a globe-trotting diplomat’s daughter used to starting over. When her family finally settles down, Ollie must face school, identity, and friendships head on, learning how to be herself without the option of running away. 

Winging It

By Megan Wagner Lloyd and written by Michelle Mee Nutter 

Twelve-year-old Luna resents moving from California to Virginia and living with a distant grandmother. A museum visit sparks a quest to find a rare luna moth, guided by her late mother’s notebooks. Exploring nature helps Luna find friendship, belonging, and a deeper connection to her mother’s memory. 

The New Girl

By Cassandra Calin 

As Lia prepares to leave Romania for a new life across the Atlantic, homesickness collides with the shock of her first period. Surrounded by unfamiliar language, school, and customs, even her body feels strange. Overwhelmed and isolated, Lia wonders if she’ll ever feel comfortable—or like herself—again.

Sad Nuggie: Life Is Sweet and Sour

By Sad Nuggie and illustrated by Anastasia Sevastyanova 

Sad Nuggie is a downhearted chicken nugget, navigating the ups and downs of everyday life. From moving to a new city and starting therapy to eating healthier, he faces challenges with humor and heart. Based on the beloved social account, Sad Nuggie is kind, hopeful, and relatable for anyone exhausted by adulting. 

The Art of Living: Reflections on Mindfulness and the Overexamined Life

By Grant Snider 

This all-new collection of one- and two-page comics explores inner thoughts, poetic insights, and everyday failures at mindful living. It’s an honest, humorous exploration of mindfulness, empathy, gratitude, and awareness. It offers comfort, reflection, and encouragement toward a more thoughtful life.

On Meditation (2015) 

This insightful documentary presents a series of portraits examining the deeply personal practice of meditation in its many forms. Through voices ranging from teachers to everyday people and public figures (David Lynch!), the project shares intimate insights, rituals, and lived experiences.

Mission: JOY – Finding Happiness in Troubled Times (2022)  

Five days. Two global icons. One universal question. Through laughter, tears, and playful moments, witness the joyful friendship between the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu as they reveal unseen sides of themselves. Despite immense challenges, both have cultivated happiness, finding joy amid adversity while inspiring a better, more compassionate world.

The Mindfulness Movement (2020) 

This documentary highlights the rising community of individuals who believe mindfulness—a calm, present-focused awareness practiced without judgment—has the power to foster a healthier, more joyful world. 

Red Brick Thinking

By Donna McGeorge 

What if achieving success isn’t about doing more, but letting go of what holds you back? In a world overloaded with information, choices, and commitments, McGeorge offers a transformative approach, showing how working and living with less can lead to greater fulfillment, clarity, and impact. 

The Power of Self-Discipline

By Peter Hollins 

Learn how to make willpower automatic and habitual, with practical, no-nonsense tools to align your actions with your intentions. With clear strategies, Hollins helps you stay consistently focused on achieving your goals. 

Tidying Up

By Ea Fuqua and Meg Delong 

Declutter your home and transform it into a peaceful sanctuary with 100 practical tips from the sister founders of the Tidy Home. This fun, room-by-room guide makes organizing simple and enjoyable, bringing joy and calm to every corner—from the kitchen to the living room and even the hidden spots of the laundry room. A great way to start the year! 

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