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One of the best ways to start a journey of discovery is by picking up a book.
Pick it up, put it down, pick it up again or don’t.
Just try something, if it doesn’t feel good there’s plenty more ways to continue HelpingYourself
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Atomic Habits - James Clear
Fascinating book about how we can change our life - one small step at a time.
We love this quote..
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.’
Give and Take - Adam Grant Motivation, Mindset & Productivity - Why Helping Others Drives Our Success
Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice - Michelle Obama
This journal makes the case for discovering your own story and using it to bolster your life.
’If you don’t see that your story matters, chances are no one else will either.’
Learning
The School of Life - Alain De Botton
One of many inspiring and comforting books filled with life guidance from the prolific School of Life.
How To Do The Work - Dr. Nicole LePera
The ultimate book for self-healing. A guide and one of the most helpful books we’ve read - this one will hit home. Follow LaPera’s crazy popular instagram for more:
@the.holistic.psychologist
Five Minute Therapy - Sarah Crosby
An easy book to dip in and out of and learn from.
The Mindful Way through Depression
A detailed book filled with tips for getting through hard times.
‘The tragedy for too many of us is not that our lives are too short , but that we take so long before we start to live them’
Mindfulness : A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world - Mark Williams
A guide to return to again and again to find peace.
Challenges
Short, life-affirming, reassuring, encouraging. It’s beautifully written which makes it a pleasure to read. The handbook for when things so wrong is a perfect gift.
When Things Fall Apart : Heart Advice for Difficult Times - Pema Chödrön Advice and guidance for hard times. Great gift for someone who’s experiencing a challenge.
Soul
The Untethered soul - Michael Singer
For the intermediate soul explorer.
Can feel sensitive to read. Touches on how we all react using a blueprint of our past experiences and how to get free. Short, concise, clear, kind.
Glennon Doyle’s Untamed is a 21st century manifesto for how to be a woman
*mic drop*
The Four Agreements : A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
A spiritual guide to bearing in mind 4 themes for clearing your headspace:
1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
2. Don't Take Anything Personally
3. Don't Make Assumptions
4. Always Do Your Best
Tiny Beautiful Things - Cheryl Strayed
Our verdict? - only you have the answer.
This book of advice column answers addresses a plethora of life’s challenges. Each time Cheryl reveals a truth in the persons experience.
Creativity
The Listening Path : The Creative Art of Attention - A Six Week Artist's Way Programme
The Artists way is Cameron’s legendary system and guide to reconnecting with our inner world and creativity.
Creative living beyond dear. Slightly lenghty, but Liz is a wise wise guide to doing the work that comes from our soul and living our truth.
The War of Art : Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles - Steven Pressfield
Identify what a personally challenging process creativity is & discover your perseverance.
A Return to Love : Reflections on the Principles of "a Course in Miracles" - Marianne Williamson
Spiritual guidance for reconnecting to yourself.