{"title":"The Commonplace Bookshelf","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommonplace Bookshelf\u003c\/strong\u003e—a curated stack of books to keep you company as you plan what’s next. Here you’ll find thoughtful reads on life planning, caregiving, legacy, and building systems that support the people you love (including future you). Each title has been handpicked to help you think more clearly, feel less alone, and take gentle, practical steps forward. Browse a bit, find the book that matches the season you’re in, and let it sit on your nightstand as a quiet companion to your planning work.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-block align-middle\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"before-i-die-paperback","title":"The \"Before I Die\" Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThe Sonrise Project\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShewonia Y. Roberts\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeath, with its profound finality and emotional weight, often catches us off guard, leaving survivors with a plethora of detailed tasks and decisions that must be made in the midst of grief and confusion. The heartfelt urgency that surrounds the topic of end-of-life planning and caring for aging parents or loved ones is the impetus for this guide. It's a subject that, for the most part, does not occupy much space in our daily thoughts. We tend to focus on the immediate tasks at hand rather than contemplating the inevitable end of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore I Die \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis a resource designed to capture your wishes and vital information to assist you and your loved ones through the sunset of life. While it may be more convenient to skip or avoid certain pages, it is imperative to take the time to ensure you have gathered the right information. This preparation can make all the difference in facing whatever challenges may come. When we put things off, we run the risk of leaving our matters and our wishes in the hands of others. It's not fair to them, and it's not fair to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore I Die\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal Information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabits \u0026amp; Preferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvance Care Planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinancial Information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsurance Information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Evaluation \u0026amp; Environment Checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49077316518140,"sku":"9781957092898","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/8639\/2316\/files\/f700ff04c2d08634d45ea6630d579f21.webp?v=1778254455"},{"product_id":"a-new-path-a-practical-workbook-and-planner-for-the-first-year-of-grief-and-settling-your-persons-affairs-paperback","title":"A New Path: A Practical Workbook and Planner for the First Year of Grief and Settling Your Person's Affairs - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMegan Malick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeath enters the landscape. Grief complicates the simplest tasks. The to-do list is more than never-ending. Sometimes it's written in collegiate-level vocabulary. And each piece of paper feels like a heavy weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMegan Malick, a licensed relational therapist, pastor, and educator, meets grievers, their families, and their friends on the journey that begins after they lose their beloved person. She guides readers on A New Path and invites them to see the practical tasks of settling their person's affairs as more than paperwork. Megan integrates education about the grieving brain and the grieving process with functional tasks that grievers must complete during the first year. She offers that mundane tasks become meaningful when grievers engage in accomplishable tasks as part of the mourning process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMegan's compassion and practicality shine through in the monthly and weekly tasks, reflections, and practices she provides. She offers both education and real-life examples, ensuring that grievers and their support system have a reliable guide to navigate the complexities of grief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 182\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49077319106812,"sku":"9798991811118","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/8639\/2316\/files\/ztEcwx1cU9798991811118.webp?v=1778254634"},{"product_id":"the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-f-ck-by-mark-manson","title":"The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I picked “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” for the Commonplace Bookshelf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIf you’ve ever felt like you’re supposed to “optimize” every corner of your life, this book is a sharp, funny reality check. Manson’s core idea is that a good life isn’t about caring less—it’s about caring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emore intentionally\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eabout a few things that truly matter, and letting the rest go.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHe talks about choosing better problems, taking responsibility for your choices, and measuring your life by values that are real, constructive, and within your control—rather than success metrics you can’t ever win at. For planners and caregivers (aka so many of us here), that message is a helpful counterweight to perfectionism and over-responsibility.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eI recommend this if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eYou’re tired of “just think positive” self-help and want something more honest and grounded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eYou’re carrying a lot of mental load and need permission to stop giving your energy to every minor crisis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eYou’re ready to clarify what\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eactually\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ematters to you so you can plan your life around those values\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIt’s a little sweary, very direct, and surprisingly tender underneath. If you’re in a season of rethinking how you spend your time, energy, and attention, this is a solid place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NeuroVibe Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 book","offer_id":49079243473148,"sku":"100007787:150#1 book","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/8639\/2316\/files\/S39c1b518f2e5451a8ab4077e926733beZ.webp?v=1778269856"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/8639\/2316\/collections\/aneta-pawlik-GelF0x5e--c-unsplash.jpg?v=1778276081","url":"https:\/\/thecommonplaceco.com\/collections\/the-commonplace-bookshelf.oembed","provider":"The Commonplace Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}