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Books for the person I’m becoming ✨
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items I strive to live an authentic life that centers joy, love and creativity. These are books that’ve inspired and intrigued me. A new twist on “self help” that allows for softness and understanding over hussle culture!
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The exploration of what love is and why we need it. Especially necessary in these trying times as someone who’s single and dating (if you know you know). This book also heavily inspired Olivia Dean’s album The Art of Loving which has gone triple plat...
All About Love: New Visions
A reminder to slow down and live in the present. The importance and impact of mindfulness in our everyday lives.
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
I really love how simple and straight forward this book is. It feels like I can revisit a chapter to remind myself the little nuggets of wisdom Brianna Wiest gives. Great to get you out of your own way.
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
There’s a running joke that your friend right on the cusp of a mental breakdown is doing the Artist’s Way… which may be true but this book can teach you a lot about yourself! If you feel stuck in a creative rut (even if you don’t consider yourself to...
The Artist's Way
A book for keeping your heart open when things are painful and messy. A good read for a world filled with suffering and chaos.
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
Your space heavily impacts your mindset in my opinion. The more I lean into decor that energizes and inspires me, the better I feel. I love coffee table style books that give inspo, this book goes one step further!
Dopamine Home: A Bold Guide to Mood-Boosting Interiors
The irony is not lost on me that I’m recommending this via social media. This book is not to demonize technology but to use it more intentionally!
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
I know Marie herself has since come out after kids and said it's not always realistic to keep your house as tidy as she might've alluded to in this book but that doesn't stop me from finding value from this one! I really value this book for it's emph...
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
Jessamine Stanley’s personal essays about her yoga practice, wellness and relationship to the world around her. An inspiring reminder that we do not have to look a certain way to partake in this space, all that matters is we show up authentically our...
Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance
A guide to inner freedom, presence, and letting go of limiting beliefs. Unliiiiimitedddd.
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
A philosophy that we already have the power to change our reality inside of us, we just need to learn how to unlock it. Using energy and science to change our mindsets and our lives!
Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon
A very quick read with a big impact! As the title says we should all be feminists and this book has very straightforward way of letting us know why. Personally think it should be mandatory reading for all :)
We Should All Be Feminists
Another great book that actually encourages change through practical action!
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Letting go of your ego in order to allow yourself to align with your purpose. I remember reading this while at a job I hated and it helped me shift my mindset without shaming me for not “hustling harder”.
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
Trauma is an undeniable part of life and we can hold it in our bodies long after it's happened. I love how this book explores that and ways to overcome it.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma