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.
"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.
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.
"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.
Nathaniel Branden’s The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem is a foundational book on understanding, developing, and maintaining self-esteem. Branden, a psychotherapist and pioneer in the study of self-esteem, defines it as "the reputation we acquire with ourselves." He argues that self-esteem is essential for psychological well-being, success, and fulfilment. The book outlines six fundamental pillars that support healthy self-esteem and provides practical exercises to help integrate them into daily life.
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown is a thought-provoking book that challenges the prevailing notion that more is always better and offers a fresh perspective on how to live a more meaningful and purposeful life. McKeown introduces the concept of essentialism, which involves deliberately and consciously choosing the few vital things that truly matter and eliminating the rest.