there is absolutely NO shame in needed some extra help and guidance especially in the world we live in today. here are some of my favorite self-help/growth books that have helped me (or some of my friends and family) mentally and emotionally become t...
this self-help book is recommended by therapists everywhere. it has a combination of readings, journal prompts, and even some interactive activities like meditation.
Self-Love Workbook for Women: Build Compassion
this has been one of my favorite reads. it’s all about anxiety and the thoughts that creep into our minds, even without our permission sometimes. but it’s super important to know that our thoughts are NOT facts.
Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Thinking Causes Suffering
this option is a bit more lighthearted and made me giggle a fair number of times. while it is goofier than the rest, it still hold very important messages and prompts to help you move on from the past
Let That Sh*t Go: Journal for a Happy Life
this book was one of my first ever reads in the self-help/growth department. i genuinely think i went thru an entire highlighter before the book was over. it’s filled with a lot of really good info, some real world examples to make it feel more relat...
Get Out of Your Head: Stop Toxic Thoughts
after reading this book, my life will never be the same (in the best way possible). i could yap to you for hours about this book, but then i would spoil the fun of reading it. so, ill try to keep this description short. the “let them” theory preaches...
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
this book was extremely eye opening! it goes on to talk about relationships (whether that be romantic, paternal, maternal, or platonic) where one person has narcissistic tendencies. the affect these tendencies have on the others involved is truly jaw...
It's Not You: Healing from Narcissistic People
whether you went to college, trade school, or straight into working, our paths are not all that different. none of them truly, and i mean TRULY, prepare you on how to grow up. there’s not a college course on how to process change, how to make decisio...
Your Twenties: No One Teaches You to Grow Up
this is an amazing tool to help each of us let go of any built up negative emotions. often times we aren’t even aware that resentment for someone has been building until it’s too late and we explode like volcanos. fostering such negative emotions and...
How to Let Go of Resentment: Healing Guide for Women
this book is a very useful guide when it comes to understanding your childhood, the relationships formed, the emotional intelligence of your family members, and how the grown version of you still exhibits pains of the past. there are some exercises a...
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
this book is similar to the previous one, but it talks more about tools, habits, and mind reframing techniques to help you escape the pain of your childhood.
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents
my boyfriend praises this book! it talks about how to break out of old, harmful habits (harmful in the sense that they no longer fit the person you are trying to become) and forming new habits that do align with the person you want to be.