Books on self-awareness
Insight
What is Insight about?
“Insight” by Tasha Eurich is a practical guide to understanding yourself better. As an organizational psychologist, Eurich shares real-life stories and solid research to help you navigate the confusing topic of self-awareness. If you're looking for an unconventional approach to personal growth, “Insight” is a must-read.
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.
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.
The Power of Now
What is The Power of Now about?
In “The Power of Now”, Eckhart Tolle delves into the transformative potential of living fully in the present moment. Through a blend of deep insights and practical wisdom, he guides readers on a journey to discover the richness of the now. This exploration offers a fresh perspective on life's essence and our innate capacity for enduring peace.
It Didn't Start with You
What is It Didn't Start with You about?
“It Didn’t Start With You” offers a groundbreaking exploration of how family traumas can shape our lives. This scientifically-backed journey will help you understand how traumas can manifest in forms like anxiety, depression, or obsessive thoughts. The book connects these issues to the experiences of our parents or grandparents, introducing the concept that traumatic legacies can be inherited.
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.
Attached
What is Attached about?
“Attached” is an accessible primer to the different attachment types that explores how they behave in the relationships. This book provides guidance on how to build strong and happy relationships for anxious, avoidant, and secure people.
The Untethered Soul
What is The Untethered Soul about?
Everyone wants to be happy, but being a human constantly brings up factors that prevent this from happening. Michael A. Singer’s book “The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself” will teach you how to be happy in spite of stress, problems, and constant failures.
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.
The Road Back to You
What is The Road Back to You about?
“The Road Back to You” is an irreplaceable guide in the realm of personality types. You will learn how different personality traits and their shortcomings influence a person's perception of the world and relationships with others. This is just what you need if you've always wanted to know more about your flaws and how to deal with them.
Ego Is the Enemy
What is Ego Is the Enemy about?
If you think that the world is your main enemy on the way to success, think again. In his book "Ego Is the Enemy," Ryan Holiday presents examples when it is our ego that doesn't allow us to grow and succeed and hinders our recovery from failures. Through compelling historical examples like George Marshall and Katharine Graham, you'll be able to identify when your ego takes the wheel and fight it.
The Body Keeps the Score
What is The Body Keeps the Score about?
Trauma is not uncommon—many people experience it. So, how can we learn to recover from it? In his work “The Body Keeps the Score”, Bessel van der Kolk suggests looking at the trauma from a different angle and offers a new way of healing.
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 5 Love Languages
What is The 5 Love Languages about?
“The 5 Love Languages” is an incredible book that provides a unique insight into how people give and receive love. In his book, Dr. Gary Chapman describes five love languages and how to use them to improve relationships. The book has helped many couples and individuals communicate and meet emotional needs.
Wherever You Go, There You Are
What is Wherever You Go, There You Are about?
“Wherever You Go, There You Are” by Jon Kabat shows how special meditation practices can help us relieve stress, develop awareness, and improve cognition. It is perfect for people who want to begin their journey towards a new self-conscious life or develop meditation skills.
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.
Awareness
What is Awareness about?
Anthony de Mello's "Awareness" isn't a plot-driven narrative, but rather a series of reflections, stories, and exercises designed to awaken readers to a deeper understanding of themselves and reality. Most of us live in a state of "sleep," unaware of our true selves and the world around us. We are conditioned by our past experiences, our thoughts, and our emotions, which create a distorted view of reality.
Quiet
What is Quiet about?
The book “Quiet” by Susan Cain shows the power of introverts in a world where extroversion is often favored. It provides strategies and tips for introverts on how to behave, raise children, and succeed. Overall, the book seeks to help introverts better understand the world around them.
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 Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
What is The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck about?
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” presents a new perspective on problems, happiness, and success in our lives. The book explains why positive thinking and today’s trends can be dangerous for us. It also teaches how we can stop caring about things that don’t matter.
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