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“Read to Rise: Books That Change You”

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I curated books that helped me heal, think deeper, and grow stronger. Whether you’re starting over or slowing down, you’ll find something here that speaks to you.
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“For the Days You Feel Broken”

For days when you feel lost or low — these books help you feel seen, not fixed.
 
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This book changed how I see my pain. I keep coming back to it.
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal ...
 
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If you're tired of losing yourself for others — read this.
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for ...
 
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Quick fixes for everyday heartbreak. This one stays on my shelf.
Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts
 
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This book taught me how to rise stronger after falling.
Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love ...
 
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Simple tools to calm your mind and reclaim your peace.
Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose
 
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Your go-to guide when anxiety feels too heavy.
The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear ...

“For the Days You Want to Grow”

These books helped me shift my mindset, build better habits, and dream bigger — even on days I felt stuck.
 
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This book changed how I do everything. Start small, win big.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
 
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Overthinking? Count 5-4-3-2-1 and do it. Works every time.
The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday ...
 
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This one taught me how to slow down and stay present.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
 
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Stuck vs growing? This book shows the difference — and how to shift.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Paperback
 
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Calm. Focus. Purpose. This book helped me reset.
Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day

"Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug".

For healing, clarity, and quiet strength.
 
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Made me cry, but reminded me to choose myself.
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover, Paperback
 
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Showed me I was the one holding me back.
The Mountain is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery
 
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💬 I read this when life feels too heavy.
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig, Hardcover
 
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Taught me that self-love isn’t selfish.
Good Vibes, Good Life
 
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A peaceful reminder to slow down and breathe.
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy ...
 
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Helped me put feelings into words.
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur, Paperback