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The Seven-Day Stress Prescription
by Elissa Epel
Transform stress into resilience in one week.
A Man's Search For Meaning
By Viktor E Frankl
A truly powerful read on how hope and meaning can help people face and overcome incredible obstacles.
Science of Meditation - How to Change Your Brain, Mind and Body
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.
The Confidence Gap
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.
The Happiness Trap
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.
The Upside of Stress - Why stress is good for you, and how to get good at it
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.
Wherever you go, there you are
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.
StrengthsFinder 2.0
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.
The War Of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
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.