Why I Picked Up This Book I chose this book because I wanted a clearer, simpler way to understand nutrition without getting lost in conflicting advice. I was looking for guidance that felt practical and grounded, something that helped me make everyday choices with more awareness. Dr Axe has a way of breaking things downContinue reading “Eat This, Not That – by Dr Josh Axe”
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The Power of Habit – by Charles Duhigg
Why I Picked Up This Book I chose this book because I wanted to understand why certain patterns in my life repeat even when I want them to change. I was looking for a clear explanation of how habits actually work, not just motivational advice. Duhigg’s approach promised a blend of science and real worldContinue reading “The Power of Habit – by Charles Duhigg”
The Book of Joy – by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
Why I Picked Up This Book I chose this book because I wanted to understand joy in a deeper, more grounded way. Not the fleeting kind that depends on circumstances, but the kind that stays steady even when life feels heavy. The Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu have lived through immense hardship, yet they radiateContinue reading “The Book of Joy – by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams”
The Denial of Death – by Ernest Becker
Why I Picked Up This Book I chose this book because I wanted to understand the deeper forces that shape human behavior, especially the fears we rarely name. I was curious about how much of our lives are influenced by the quiet, persistent awareness of mortality and how that awareness shapes our choices, ambitions, relationships,Continue reading “The Denial of Death – by Ernest Becker”
The Mountain Is You – by Brianna Wiest
Why I Picked Up This Book I chose this book because I wanted to understand the patterns that hold me back in ways I don’t always see. I was looking for insight into self sabotage that didn’t shame or criticize but explained it with compassion and clarity. Brianna Wiest has a way of naming emotionalContinue reading “The Mountain Is You – by Brianna Wiest”
Unstressable – by Mo Gawdat & Alice Law
Why I Picked Up This Book I wanted to understand stress in a way that felt practical and human. Not the usual advice about slowing down or breathing deeply, but a deeper look at why stress shows up, how it builds, and what it actually means beneath the surface. Mo Gawdat and Alice Law approachContinue reading “Unstressable – by Mo Gawdat & Alice Law”
The Emotionally Exhausted Woman – by Nancy Colier
Why I Picked Up This Book I reached for this book because I wanted to understand the deeper layers of emotional fatigue that so many women carry quietly. I wasn’t looking for productivity advice or quick fixes. I wanted language for the exhaustion that comes from constant caregiving, emotional labor, responsibility, and the pressure toContinue reading “The Emotionally Exhausted Woman – by Nancy Colier”
The Anatomy of Anxiety – by Ellen Vora
Why I Picked Up This Book I wanted to understand anxiety in a way that went beyond symptoms and labels. I was looking for a perspective that connected the emotional, physical, and biochemical layers of what anxiety actually is. Ellen Vora’s work promised a holistic explanation, one that didn’t reduce anxiety to just thoughts orContinue reading “The Anatomy of Anxiety – by Ellen Vora”
The 4 Agreements – by Don Miguel Ruiz
Why I Picked Up This Book I wanted to revisit the foundations of personal freedom and clarity, and this book felt like the right place to do that. There’s something timeless about Ruiz’s work. It’s simple, but not simplistic. Direct, but not rigid. I was looking for guidance that cuts through noise and brings meContinue reading “The 4 Agreements – by Don Miguel Ruiz”
It’s On Me – by Sara Kuburic
Why I Picked Up This Book I was drawn to this book because I wanted a clearer understanding of what it really means to take full responsibility for my life. Not in the self-blaming way, not in the hyper-independent way, but in the grounded, honest way that helps you reclaim your sense of agency. SaraContinue reading “It’s On Me – by Sara Kuburic”