Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood.
- john Green
- john Green
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
When our embarrassments and fears lie, we often listen to them anyway. They thwart our gratitude, acceptance, and compassion—our goodness. They insist, “I am not worthy.” But we are worthy—of self-discovery, personal growth, and boundless love. |
Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind
Expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. Dr. Neff’s extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle of everyday living. |
The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage
In The 5 Second Rule, you’ll discover it takes just five seconds to: Become confident, Break the habit of procrastination and self-doubt, Beat fear and uncertainty, Stop worrying and feel happier, Share your ideas with courage, etc. The 5 Second Rule is a simple, one-size-fits-all solution for the one problem we all face—we hold ourselves back. |
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; . . . who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.” —Theodore Roosevelt |
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment
We already rely on science to tell us what to eat, when to exercise, and how long to sleep. Why not use science to help us improve our relationships? In this revolutionary book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller scientifically explain why why some people seem to navigate relationships effortlessly, while others struggle. |
Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior
Practical, proven self help steps show how to transform 40 common self-defeating behaviors, including procrastination, envy, obsession, anger, self-pity, compulsion, neediness, guilt, rebellion, inaction, and more. |
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
If others have described you as “too sensitive” or “too shy,” according to psychotherapist Elaine Aron, PhD, you might be a highly sensitive person. Aron’s book “The Highly Sensitive Person” is designed to help you recognize these traits and understand them to improve your life and personal relationships. |
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
Bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. |
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to someone else's, you may be codependent--and you may find yourself in this book |
Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
Do you ever suspect that everyone else has life figured out and you don’t have a clue? If so, Rachel Hollis has something to tell you: that’s a lie. |
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. |
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
Bitesize chapters full of hilariously inspiring stories, sage advice, easy exercises, and the occasional swear word, helping you to: Identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want, Create a life you totally love, And create it NOW! |
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor. |
Declutter Your Mind
You’ve heard how helpful decluttering your living space can be. “Declutter Your Mind” applies this same philosophy to your mental space, with the idea being that negative and anxious thoughts take up valuable mental real estate. The book focuses on teaching mindfulness techniques to allow you to be present in the moment and take control of your thought process. |
Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life
Are you tired of feeling fu*ked up? If you are, Gary John Bishop has the answer. In this straightforward handbook, he gives you the tools and advice you need to demolish the slag weighing you down and become the truly unfu*ked version of yourself. |
10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice
Teaches the art of meditation for skeptics to practice inner peace. |
GRATITUDE IS ONE OF THE STRONGEST AND MOST TRANSFORMATIVE STATES OF BEING. IT SHIFTS YOUR PERSPECTIVE FROM LACK TO ABUNDANCE AND ALLOWS YOU TO FOCUS ON THE GOOD IN YOUR LIFE, WHICH IN TURN PULLS MORE GOODNESS INTO YOUR REALITY - JEN SINCERO
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