OP's FAVS
Mental Health - Self Help
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Atomic Habits by James Clear
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This is a powerful book, that discusses key lessons on how to build healthy habits - and learn more about yourself while doing so.
One takeaway: Focus on systems not goals. "Goals set the direction, but systems is what drives progress."
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Set Boundaries Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
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This is a PHENOMENAL guide to create healthier relationships, and become closer to emotional well being.Boundaries are essential to protect and preserve YOU -Nedra does excellent walking you through this journey with guided prompts at the end of each chapter.
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Drama Free by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Great read that offers guidance on managing challenging relationships overall, and reducing emotional turmoil.
Walking alongside you through your journey, Nedra also provides reflections prompts at the end of each chapter.
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The Body Keeps the Score by Bissel Van der Kolk, M.D
Learn about how trauma and how it impacts the mind, brain and body. This book provides gems of insight on how trauma is stored in the body and offers strategies for healing.
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A piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown
A Phenomenal perspecktive of browns journey through trauma, abuse, addiction and recovery. Brown's resilience is beyond inspiring as she has continued to push through adversity.
Highly recommend for those who have a passion for social work/social services and those who are studying the field.
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Unf*ck Yourself by Gary John Bishop
A self-help book that provides actionable guidance to help you take ownerhship of your life. This challenges your negative thinking, and how to take charge of YOUR goals.
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Feeding The Soul - Tabitha Brown
Memoir and Self- Help nook that blends personal stories, wisdom, and inspiration. Tabitha shares her joinery form struggle to success, emphasizing faith, perseverance and self - love.
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Black Girl in Love With Herself - Trey Anthony
Memoir and Self- Love guide, that focuses on embracing your true authentic self. Anthony shares her personal journey as a television producer and shares her sporty of healing, growth and self discovery as a black woman navigating life, love and her own identity.
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The Girl With Self Esteem Issues
The Girl with the Self-Esteem Issues by Rosie Mercado is a raw and empowering memoir chronicling her transformation from a struggling young mother to a celebrated model, life coach, and television personality.
Leisure - Reading
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Before I let go - Kennedy Ryan
Emotional Romance novel that explores love, heartbreak and second chances.
Ryan's writing captures the intense emotional depth of the characters' journey, and the book is rich with heartfelt moments, passionate romance, and powerful lessons about self-love and resilience. The novel’s exploration of love in its various forms—romantic, familial, and self-love—adds an extra layer of depth to the narrative.
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The Silent Patient - Alex Michaelides
The Silent Patient is a gripping, psychological thriller that explores themes of obsession, guilt, trauma, and the complexities of the human mind. The novel’s intricate plotting, suspenseful pacing, and unexpected twists have made it a widely praised debut.
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The Perfect Marriage - Jeneva Rose
The Perfect Marriage is a fast-paced, suspenseful thriller that explores the darker side of relationships and the hidden truths people are capable of concealing. With a strong, complex protagonist