Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time by Brigid Schulte is a thought-provoking exploration of the modern epidemic of overwhelm and its impact on various aspects of our lives. Schulte delves into the challenges individuals face in balancing work, family, and personal time, and offers insights into how we can reclaim our time and create a more fulfilling and balanced life.
In Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance, Jonathan Fields explores how to navigate the inevitable uncertainty that comes with creative pursuits, entrepreneurship, and decision-making. Rather than avoiding or fearing uncertainty, Fields encourages readers to embrace it as a source of personal and professional growth. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and real-life examples, the book provides actionable insights for transforming fear and doubt into powerful forces that fuel creativity, innovation, and success.
Mindset: Changing the Way You Think to Fulfil Your Potential by Carol Dweck is a transformative book that explores the power of mindset in shaping our abilities, achievements, and personal growth. Dweck introduces the concept of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset and demonstrates how adopting a growth mindset can lead to greater fulfilment and success in various areas of life.
"Good Grief" by Granger E. Westberg is a compassionate and insightful guidebook that offers practical wisdom and emotional support to individuals navigating the challenging journey of grief. Drawing on his experience as a pastor, hospital chaplain, and grief counsellor, Westberg provides readers with a roadmap for coping with loss and finding healing in the midst of sorrow.
In Permission to Feel, Marc Brackett, a leading expert in the field of emotional intelligence, argues for the importance of emotional awareness and regulation in creating a healthier, more successful society. Through his personal journey and extensive research, Brackett demonstrates how emotions are often misunderstood, dismissed, or repressed, and how this leads to detrimental effects on mental health, relationships, and productivity. He makes a compelling case for why giving ourselves "permission to feel" and teaching others to do the same is essential for individual well-being and societal progress.
Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life by Lisa Orbé-Austin and Richard Orbé-Austin is a transformative book that provides insights, strategies, and practical tools to help individuals overcome imposter syndrome and unleash their full potential. Drawing from their expertise as psychologists and executive coaches, the authors offer a comprehensive approach to address the psychological barriers that hold people back from embracing their greatness.