In ‘The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching’, Thich Nhat Hanh provides insights into the core teachings of Buddhism. He explains the Four Noble Truths, The Noble Eightfold Path, the Three Dharma Seals, the Seven Factors of Awakening, and the Twelve Links of Interdependent Co-Arising, offering a clear path to understanding and enlightenment.
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay, Ph.D., Jeffrey C. Wood, Psy.D., and Jeffrey Brantley, MD, provides practical exercises for learning dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills. The book covers key concepts like mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It also offers strategies to manage and reduce life’s difficulties and to enhance one’s emotional and psychological well-being.
This book provides 366 days of philosophical meditations, each day focused on a wisdom quote from stoic philosophers like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. It’s aimed at helping readers build a daily habit of contemplation and reflection, and to apply stoic principles to modern life.
The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll is a practical guide to using the Bullet Journal system to better organize your thoughts and life. It presents a unique system that combines elements of a wishlist, a to-do list, and a diary to help you become more productive and focused.
In ‘Stillness Is the Key’, Ryan Holiday asserts that stillness, a state of calm and tranquility, is essential for leading a fulfilling and successful life. Drawing on historical and contemporary figures across various fields, the book explores how stillness can help us think clearer, avoid distractions, and approach life with a sense of balance. It provides practical advice on achieving this state through mindfulness, discipline, and presence.
In ‘Self-Compassion’, Kristin Neff, Ph.D., offers a powerful solution for combating the negative self-talk and behavior that can often permeate our lives. She proposes that the solution lies not in self-esteem, but in self-compassion. The book explains how to overcome common self-criticisms and behaviors, and embrace a kinder, more compassionate relationship with oneself.
Raising Good Humans, written by Hunter Clarke-Fields, is a valuable guide for parents who seek to raise their children in a calm, mindful and compassionate way. The book addresses various challenges that parents face and offers beneficial mindfulness techniques to deal with them. It also aims to help readers understand their own emotions and stresses, encouraging them to develop a mindful parenting approach.
Radical Acceptance is a book written by Tara Brach, a renowned psychologist and meditation teacher. It explores the concept of accepting oneself with compassion and understanding. The book provides practical advice and insights, drawing from Eastern contemplative traditions and Western psychology, to help individuals learn how to embrace their flaws, feel more confident, live in the present moment, and find inner peace.
Mindfulness’ by Mark Williams and Danny Penman is a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world. The book outlines the benefits of mindfulness and provides an eight-week program to help readers cultivate mindfulness in their lives. The program is based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which was developed to help people suffering from depression. The book’s exercises and meditations can provide respite from stress, anxiety, and depression.