by Elissa Epel

Transform stress into resilience in one week.

By Viktor E Frankl

A truly powerful read on how hope and meaning can help people face and overcome incredible obstacles.

Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson

Drawing on a one-of-a-kind data pool - brain studies of world-class meditators - Goleman and Davidson sweep away common misconceptions and neuromythology to open reader's eyes to the ways data has been distorted to sell mind training methods. Simultaneously, they share for the first time remarkable findings that show potential for our cultivation of highly positive, lasting qualities, such as selflessness, equanimity, love and compassion, through meditation.

by Jon Kabat Zinn

This is a classic book by the world leader in stress reduction through mindfulness. Comprehensive guide that will be practical.

by Jason Blonna

Focuses specifically on stress and uses very practical exercises. Also brings one therapeutic mode - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - into action. Again, very strong evidence base in the scientific literature. Really easy to read and apply exercises.

by Russell Harris

A practical book with exercises that help you to build confidence to develop and manage life. Russ is a great writer too so it's an easy read. Brings one therapeutic mode - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - into action.

Very strong evidence base in the scientific literature.

by Russell Harris

Pretty interesting read on what causes us to get stuck/trapped and how we make it difficult to realise happiness. Also brings one therapeutic mode - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - into action. Again, very strong evidence base in the scientific literature.

by Kelly McGonigal

Recent publication on some of the latest research on stress - including the impact our mindset, beliefs and attitudes about stress have on our experiences and wellbeing. Also see her Superbetter app and web platform.

by Christopher Germer

Author is prolific thought leader in this space. I haven't read the book but have read some of his online resources and downloaded audio guided meditations. Also, some of his academic papers - he's the real deal!

by Jon Kabat Zinn

Great primer in mindfulness by the world leader who also wrote the 1st book in the recommendations. Again, acknowledges philosophical and scientific background to mindful living.

by Amit Sood

Science based and holistic. I have only started to read it and recommend it based on how awesome the content is already. A well trusted source (Mayo Clinic).

by Mark Williams and Danny Penman

From world leaders in the field this book is another great guidebook with tips on building new mindfulness habits.

Deeply rooted in science and provides evidence-based strategies and guided practices for building mindfulness into your life.

by Michael Chaskalson

Science-based and practical guidebook for learning and integrating mindfulness practice into life. Really well written and approachable, but also great evidence-base outlined.

by Rohan Gunatillake

Incredibly accessible and useful read that explores how to make mindfulness part of our modern lives. Written by the creator of mindfulness app Buddhify.

Authored by our Co-Founder - Dr Adrian Medhurst

There is lots of anecdotal evidence of the benefits of meditation. But what does it really do? What does the science say?

The authors have reviewed thousands of studies, and trawled through hundreds of journals to answer this question.

This book lays out the proven impact of an effective meditation practice on happiness, health, performance and relationships in layman's terms.

by Dr Stephen McKenzie and Dr Craig Hassed 

Mindfulness for Life is written by two experts in the field who bring the medical perspective of an international authority on mindfulness and the psychological perspective of a researcher. The result is a book that translates the scientific principles behind mindfulness into a simple, practical and accessible manual to applying mindfulness — for life.

by William L. Mikulas

Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems, and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkey provides comprehensive instruction for developing and improving three basic behaviours of the mind: concentration, awareness, and flexibility.

by Daniel Kahneman

Daniel Kahneman, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his seminal work in psychology challenging the rational model of judgment and decision making, is one of the world's most important thinkers. Kahneman reveals where we can and cannot trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking.

by Peter Bregman

In Four Seconds, Peter Bregman shows us how to replace negative patterns with energy boosting and productive behaviours. To thrive in our fast-paced world all it takes is to pause for as few as four seconds—the length of a deep breath—allowing us to make intentional and tactical choices that lead to better outcomes.

by Damon Zahariades

Fast Focus takes you through a proven system that'll help you to master your attention, keep distractions at bay, and get more done in less time. The system he describes in Fast Focus has helped business owners, executives, athletes, students, and parents to triple their productivity, reduce their stress levels, and achieve more success in everything they do.

by Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen

In The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry Rosen—a neuroscientist and a psychologist - explain why our brains aren't built for multitasking, and suggest better ways to live in a high-tech world without giving up our modern technology.The authors explain that our brains are limited in their ability to pay attention. We don't really multitask but rather switch rapidly between tasks.

By Tom Rath

This book includes new information for the StrengthsFinder program, making it easier than ever before to apply your strengths in your daily life. The book will help you develop strategies for your top five themes. It makes a great reference that you can use for navigating through your life with as much strength as possible.

by Steven Pressfield

The War of Art emphasises the resolve needed to recognise and overcome the obstacles of ambition and then effectively shows how to reach the highest level of creative discipline. Whether an artist, writer or business person, this simple, personal, and no-nonsense book will inspire you to seize the potential of your life.

by Daniel Goleman

Goleman boils down attention research into a three parts: inner, other, and outer focus. Goleman shows why high-achievers need all three kinds of focus, as demonstrated by rich case studies from fields as diverse as competitive sports, education, the arts, and business.

by Fred Luthans

This seminal book offers not only an answer regarding how to gain competitive advantage through people, but also a brand new, untapped human resource - psychological capital, or simply PsyCap. Generated from both the positive psychology movement and the authors' pioneering work on positive organisational behaviour, PsyCap goes beyond traditionally recognised human and social capital.

by Rohan Gunatillake

This eBook short presents sixteen portable exercises to help us keep in touch with the present moment, even during the busiest of days.