My Favorite Books
Here are some of my favorite self-help books. They have helped me throughout my life, and I hope they can help you too!
Letting Go
by David R. Hawkins
Letting Go teaches a simple method for releasing the emotions that keep us stuck. By allowing feelings to rise and pass without resistance, the book guides readers toward greater peace, clarity, and emotional freedom.
Positivity
by Barbara Fredrickson
Positivity explains how small moments of joy, gratitude, love, and hope can shift our emotional patterns, strengthen resilience, and create an upward spiral that gradually reshapes the brain toward greater balance, clarity, and well‑being.
The Power of Now
by Eckhart Tolle
The Power of Now teaches that peace comes from grounding ourselves in the present moment, freeing us from past regrets and future anxieties so we can live with greater clarity, calm, and awareness.
The Gifts of Imperfection
by Brene Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection encourages letting go of who we think we “should” be and embracing authenticity. By practicing courage, compassion, and connection, we cultivate wholehearted living and a more grounded, self‑accepting life.
The Four Agreements
by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Four Agreements is a simple guide for reducing unnecessary suffering. It teaches that much of our pain comes from old beliefs we’ve unconsciously agreed to, and invites us to replace them with four new commitments to ourselves. These agreements help create more emotional clarity, peace, and personal freedom.
Self-Compassion
by Kristin Neff
Self‑Compassion teaches that treating ourselves with kindness helps us face difficult emotions without judgment. Responding gently rather than critically reduces shame, calms the nervous system, and builds a healthier, more supportive relationship with ourselves.
Grit
by Angela Duckworth
Grit explains that long‑term success comes from sustained passion and perseverance. She shows how commitment, resilience, and consistent effort matter more than talent, helping people pursue meaningful goals with determination and purpose.
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score explains how trauma is stored in the body and brain, and shows how healing becomes possible through awareness, regulation, and reconnecting with the body’s natural capacity to recover.
