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Self Help Books That Actually Help
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items Self help books I’ve read over the last two years that significantly helped navigate setting boundaries, stress, and self-confidence. As always, please support your local bookstore, or purchase lightly used books!
The Creative Act - A Way of Being: A book for every artist needing a friendly reminder that we should be making art for ourselves, not for the validation of others.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
This book helped me with setting boundaries not only in my personal life, but in my work-life too. It allowed me to find work-life balance for the first time in my life.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide
A helpful guide to facing change and letting go of what no longer serves you!
Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender
I had a very stressful job for a decade that trickled into my personal life, causing extreme burnout. This was beyond helpful with providing tools in how to cope, which ultimately led me to leaving my job for something better, healthier and new!
Burnout – The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
As someone who constantly strives for inner peace, this book provided a new way of thinking that I wish to share!
Eight Steps to Happiness: Buddhist Kindness
If you struggle with communicating, specifically with certain people in your life.. Whether that be a tricky family member or difficult boss, this is one of the best books I’ve read to assist in that.
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life
Eckhart has great books, but this is one I’ve read a couple times now. It is like pushing a reset button on my habits and inner thoughts. I always feel refreshed after reading it!
The Power of Now: Guide to Enlightenment
Our brains are a powerful tool.. They can be used for good, or be the detriment to our happiness.
Livewired
If you’re looking to find a way to live more authentically, this is a short book that gives great tips and reminders.
Getting to Center: Finding Yourself Within
Life is short, this is a beautiful reminder to not waste your time doing things that are not meaningful to you. It forced me to be more present and grateful.
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
Our brains are pretty powerful. This book shows best practices to fight negative thought patterns & to allow more happiness into your life!
Hardwiring Happiness: Brain Science of Calm
Hearing anonymous sexual fantasies from people who identify as women, was a powerful read.
Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous
Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. This book helps unlock our personal potential in a scientific way.
Hidden Potential: Science of Achieving More
This book is a beautiful reminder that we are the ones limiting or defining our realities. It talks a lot about identity and self. If you’re looking to break out of bad habits or understand your reality or identity further, this is a great place to s...
I Am: A Guide to Transforming Reality and Creating the Life You Want