Books on how to control your emotions
Don't Believe Everything You Think
What is Don't Believe Everything You Think about?
“Don’t Believe Everything You Think” is an accessible primer to the human brain and our thoughts world. This book explains how our thoughts can affect our feelings and perceptions of the world. Let’s find out how we can change our thoughts for the better!
Emotional Agility
What is Emotional Agility about?
If you've ever felt trapped by your feelings, you're not alone—many people suffer from emotional abuse, just like you. However, there is no reason to think that all is lost. In her book “Emotional Agility”, Susan David explains why this condition occurs and how to deal with it.
The Dance of Anger
What is The Dance of Anger about?
Could your anger bring anything positive to your life? Dr. Harriet Lerner, in the book The Dance of Anger, teaches women and men to understand and respect their anger. Your anger can bring real change to the table, so it's time to know more about its sources and the positive things it can cause. Learn to listen to your anger with The Dance of Anger.
Daring Greatly
What is Daring Greatly about?
“Daring Greatly” by Brené Brown explains why embracing your vulnerability is essential and why you shouldn't be afraid to reveal it to the world. The book is full of strategies for eliminating shame and cultivating courage. It will inspire you to live more authentically and wholeheartedly.
Chatter
What is Chatter about?
Have you ever noticed yourself sabotaging your performance in stressful situations because you’re overwhelmed? This happens because chatter, your anxious inner voice, takes over and hinders your ability to focus. If you want practical tips on solving this issue, “Chatter” is the perfect next read for you.
Emotional Intelligence
What is Emotional Intelligence about?
“Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman is a fascinating book about how feelings are vital in our lives. It teaches us how understanding and controlling our emotions can help us build relationships and attain our goals.
Permission to Feel
What is Permission to Feel about?
"Permission to Feel" by Marc Brackett offers a framework for understanding emotions and using them appropriately to achieve success and well-being. The author and professor at the Center for the Study of Children at Yale University describes his approach, called RULER, based on scientific evidence. You'll learn to navigate your emotions and help your child navigate theirs.
Unwinding Anxiety
What is Unwinding Anxiety about?
“Unwinding Anxiety” offers insightful strategies for identifying and transforming anxiety-driven patterns in our lives. Through various techniques, the book guides readers in reshaping their approach to anxiety. This transformative journey aims to foster a more balanced, empathetic, and fulfilling life.
Aware
What is Aware about?
“Aware” (2018) by Daniel J. Siegel is a guide to achieving full awareness of the world around you. Do you often fail to notice something or easily fall off the rails? Read this book, and it will help you become more attentive and calm in everyday life.
No Hard Feelings
What is No Hard Feelings about?
“No Hard Feelings” (2019) provides practical strategies for managing emotions in the workplace and building skills to enhance performance. The book underscores the importance of emotionally aware leadership, psychological safety, and effective communication.
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
What is Emotional Intelligence 2.0 about?
Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management are core skills for mastering emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 provides strategies to develop these skills, and it will certainly change your approach to success and emotional well-being.
The Four Agreements
What is The Four Agreements about?
Have you ever wondered what is holding you back the most? It’s not other people, your environment, or your responsibilities but rather your belief system. This book will tell you exactly why it happens and how to change it so that you can finally take control of your own life.
Stop Overthinking
What is Stop Overthinking about?
What are the roots of overthinking, and is it even possible to break free from excessive worry? Nick Trenton’s "Stop Overthinking" introduces mindfulness as a solution. Here, you will find techniques such as breathing exercises and gratitude practice and learn practical strategies like letting go of control, setting boundaries, and simplifying life.
The Mountain Is You
What is The Mountain Is You about?
“The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery” by Brianna Wiest teaches acceptance of self-sabotage, strategies for developing emotional intelligence, and unlocking potential. You'll learn how to master the mighty mountains that block your path to a better self.
Self-Compassion
What is Self-Compassion about?
If constant feelings of guilt and inadequacy are no news for you, check out “Self-Compassion” by Dr. Kristin Neff, where she discovers the transformative power of self-compassion. In her book, Neff uncovers how embracing self-compassion can lead to deeper connections, resilience, and emotional well-being in every aspect of life and offers easy ways to achieve it.
The School of Life
What is The School of Life about?
What can help you be successful and build strong relationships today? "The School of Life: An Emotional Education" unveils the secrets of emotional intelligence and ways to achieve it. You will learn to relate to others and even yourself.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
What is Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents about?
Were your parents emotionally mature? How do you feel reflecting on your childhood? Do you feel loneliness or anxiousness? The book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” by Lindsay C. Gibson answers all these questions and helps us overcome childhood trauma. This book can guide you in overcoming feelings of abandonment and loneliness and help you meet your emotional needs if you're willing to. You'll learn the four primary categories of parents that lack emotional maturity, the drawbacks of their influence, and the coping strategies that children of such families usually develop.
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down
What is The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down about?
“The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down” by Haemin Sunim teaches readers how to discover inner wisdom and gain mindfulness. The author emphasizes the power and joy that fill the soul once people start appreciating the moments. If you want to be happy, but something always gets in your way, start reading and find ways to change it.
Your Brain Is Always Listening
What is Your Brain Is Always Listening about?
Some hidden influences can steal your happiness, damage your relationships, and harm your health. Your Brain Is Always Listening by Dr. Daniel Amen will teach you to recognize and tackle them. You will learn the effects of painful emotions from the past, negative thoughts, bad habits, and a lot more, so just move on to reading.
How to Stay Sane
What is How to Stay Sane about?
With years of experience as a psychotherapist, Philippa Perry shares practical strategies for maintaining good mental health. If you know how your mind works, you can control your feelings rather than be controlled by them. The author highlights four areas you need to work on to improve your mental health: relationships, self-observation, self-definition, and stepping out of your comfort zone. To learn more, read "How to Stay Sane."
Radical Acceptance
What is Radical Acceptance about?
“Radical Acceptance” by Tara Brach is a unique blend of Eastern mindfulness with Western psychology. Brach explores the concept of Radical Acceptance, encouraging us to confront and release our deepest fears and insecurities. She demonstrates the path to self-love, mindfulness, and inner peace through interesting stories and practical exercises.
What to Say When You Talk to Yourself
What is What to Say When You Talk to Yourself about?
Do you still criticize yourself after any small mistake? "What to Say When You Talk to Your Self" will help you get rid of this bad habit. The book offers practical tools to reduce harmful negative self-talk and gain more confidence.
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