Is there a reader out there who hasn’t felt stressed at some point? There are many routes to help; a number of these involve the assistance of mental health professionals. But, in addition, or sometimes, we want a read that helps us to understand ourselves better, to feel that we can make changes or to be able to accept ourselves in our perfect imperfection. I want to start periodically giving a nod to some of the books that might be helpful.
Brene Brown has written many books and I may blog others later. Here I have noted two that I have found incredibly helpful to peruse. The Gifts of Imperfection is clearly written and helps the reader to embrace her ten guideposts. A blurb on this book:
From Booklist
The point is to embrace life and oneself with all the imperfections, releasing the stress of overdoing and overworking. Brown offers exercises for readers to plumb their own emotions and begin to develop the kind of resilience needed to stand up to unrealistic expectations of others and ourselves. –Vanessa Bush
Daring Greatly is a book that I began to read at a friend’s suggestion. It, too, is worth your time. The subtitle tells you a lot: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead.
Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel have written an impressive book for thinking about ourselves as women and working to have the best possible life. I have just started to re-read this one. A blurb on this one:
“We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere is a bracing, honest, uplifting manual for changing the world by owning your gifts, telling the truth, expressing gratitude, and living with joy. It’s for every woman, everywhere on the planet. Open to any page. And there you will find a truth that can set you free. We’re all in this together. And We is the GPS for the journey.” ( Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom )
A note: If you want to do something in addition to reading, consider Headspace. It is a great way to begin amindfulness experience.
Hope this post is helpful to some of you!
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