"On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss" by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler is a seminal work that explores the complex and multifaceted experience of grief. Drawing on their extensive experience working with terminally ill patients and their families, Kübler-Ross and Kessler outline a framework for understanding the emotional journey of grief through the lens of five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
"How to Stop Negative Thinking" by Chase Hill offers a comprehensive guide to overcoming the destructive patterns of negative thinking that often plague individuals' lives. Drawing from personal experience and psychological research, Hill provides practical strategies and techniques for cultivating a more positive mindset and achieving greater mental well-being.
"The Relaxation Response" is a self-help book written by Dr. Herbert Benson, a medical doctor and researcher at Harvard Medical School. The book is based on Benson's research into the physiological effects of stress and the body's natural response to relaxation.
"Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World" by Mark Williams and Danny Penman is a practical guide to developing mindfulness skills. The book is based on the authors' own experiences with mindfulness, as well as their work with clients and students.
"That Little Voice in Your Head" by Mo Gawdat is a compelling exploration of the human mind and the often irrational thoughts that govern our lives. Drawing from his extensive experience in engineering and as Chief Business Officer at Google X, Gawdat delves into the mechanics of the mind and offers insights on how to manage the incessant chatter of the inner voice.
The Burnout Society by Byung-Chul Han is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores the phenomenon of burnout in contemporary society. Han argues that the prevalent culture of achievement, productivity, and constant self-optimisation has led to a state of exhaustion and burnout that permeates all aspects of life.