9 therapists' favorite transformational books
The results are in.
Our therapists hand-picked some of the most transforming books they’ve read throughout their lives, and they wanted to share those books with you. Time to add some good books to your 2022 reading list.
Here are their picks:
Forbes magazine named Gifts of Imperfection one of the "Five Books That Will Actually Change Your Outlook On Life." When we are able to overcome paralyzing fear and self consciousness, we are able to strengthen our connection to the world.
In the Four Agreements, Miguel Ruiz uncovers the four self-limiting beliefs that rob us of our joy. The notable ancient Toltec wisdom powerfully flips our perspective and consequently has the power to change our lives.
The Buddhist and The Terrorist
A brilliant book that beautifully contrasts that of good and evil, asking key questions for us to think about. With themes of religion, violence, and nonviolence, it pushes us to question our own beliefs.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
The Kirkus Review deemed it “an irresistibly addictive tour of the human condition.” When a therapist starts to see a therapist when everything in her life goes wrong, she discovers her patients’ questions are the ones she’s struggling with now. She explores love and desire, meaning and mortality, guilt and redemption, terror and courage, hope and change.
Brene takes us through the 87 emotions that make us human. Identifying and labeling emotions is a really great way of understanding yourself and connection in relationships.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles? With detailed guidance for determining which items in your house “spark joy” (and which don’t), this international bestseller will help you clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home—and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire.
Based on theories of 20th century phycologist Alfred Adler, this book follows the conversation of a philosopher and his pupil, demystifying our beliefs about living life the way we choose, expectations, and self doubt.
You’re A Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life;
Jen Sincero, serves up 27 bitesized chapters full of hilariously inspiring stories, sage advice, easy exercises, and the occasional swear word, helping you to: Identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want, Create a life you totally love. And create it NOW, Make some damn money already. The kind you've never made before.