Personal Development

[close] Welcome to the reading community for student success, learning enthusiasts, and advising supporters at Maastricht University. Our goal is to promote student success through reading and sharing knowledge.

[close] A club for the spiritually ambitious, somatically curious, and slightly done with the fluff — especially the kind that gaslights your nervous system. ⸻ 📖 About This Group: Welcome to the anti-fluff sanctuary for readers who crave depth, embodiment, and truth that actually lands in the body. We’re here to explore books that challenge, clarify, and change us — the kind that make you pause mid-page and whisper, “Holy sht.”* Expect reads on: • Pain science that respects complexity, not just symptoms • Yoga and yoga therapy as tools for nervous system regulation and spiritual alignment • Movement-based therapeutic practices that illuminate the body’s role in transformation • Sacred texts, memoirs, and soul-stretching works from psychology to mysticism We are: • Intellects who trust the body • Mystics who ask questions • Readers who highlight like monks and reflect like rebels ⸻ 🔍 What to Expect: • Monthly books that activate your body, your brain, and your belief system • Optional reflection prompts, somatic insights, and yes — occasional spirals of existential awe • A community where spiritual discipline meets literary disruption • No bypassing. No 10-step gloss. Just breath, presence, and bold pages ⸻ You don’t need to be healed. You don’t need to be flexible. You just need to be done with the fluff — and open to growth that doesn’t insult your intelligence.

[close] "Find Joy, Cultivate Peace, and Live Well" – This Goodreads book club is more than a group; it's a community bound by the shared experiences of living with ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Here, we explore the transformative power of literature, art, music, positive affirmations, and mindfulness practices. Here, we can exchange insights and create a lasting resource of wisdom, compassion, and support. In this community, members can share journeys, find support, and explore diverse literature. I aspire to create a positive, resilient, and adaptable space, fostering inner peace and happiness. Let's navigate life together, sharing coping strategies and creating a profound sense of connection and support. Join me in this exploration of well-being. I aim to foster a supportive community where we celebrate every small victory on our journey. I aspire to create a beneficial ongoing resource for many generations to come. There's no fixed start date; this is an ongoing and self-paced group. So, dive in anytime, check discussions that appeal to you, and add your comments or insights when you feel like it. There is no need to acquire the books; simply choose topics that interest you in the discussion board and go at your own pace. Each topic has reflective questions to consider, also at your own pace. This is truly a self-paced group that respects our challenges with chronic illnesses. Take your time, respect your energy, and enjoy!

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.