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- Dealing with Anxiety? Here’s a List of 15 Books That Will Help You
Dealing with Anxiety? Here’s a List of 15 Books That Will Help You
People the world over have been experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety over the last year. According to a study by Delhi-based The Center of Healing (TCOH), a preventive healthcare platform, stress and anxiety levels have been on the rise with 74 per cent and 88 percent Indians suffering from stress and anxiety respectively. With the second surge of COVID-19, this number has unfortunately, but undoubtedly, soared, and there’s no immediate sign of relief.
In times like these, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but that’s why we’re here! We’ve compiled a list of 15 books to help you combat the stress and anxiety you’ve been experiencing. Remember, we’re all in this together.
Stay home. Stay safe. Read books.
Anxiety: Overcome It and Live without Fear by Sonali Gupta
In Anxiety: Overcome It and Live without Fear, clinical psychologist Sonali Gupta delves into the condition, using case studies to identify how anxiety can be triggered at work, in relationships, and by social media. Gupta shares a unique glimpse into this mental health condition in India, especially among Gen Z and millennials.
Recommending strategies and techniques for anxiety-prone readers, this book will help you confront your fears and take control of your life.
Transform Yourself by Mahapragya Acharya
A man comprises many facets, and there is always a struggle between good and bad thoughts, emotions, and actions. One who was very calm in the morning becomes angry as the scorching sun at noon, a person who is usually decent and well-liked becomes a demon and hard to tolerate. These contradictory states coexist in a person and it is a constant struggle to subdue the negativity and unlock positive energies. Based on decades of deep thought on the subject, venerated guru Acharya Mahapragya offers a phased, multi-dimensional approach to becoming more aware of ourselves in order to break free of the bondage of negative thought, speech, and action.
The Unspeakable Mind by Dr Shaili Jain, M.D.
The Unspeakable Mind is the definitive guide for a trauma-burdened age. With profound empathy and meticulous research, Shaili Jain, M.D.—a practicing psychiatrist and PTSD specialist at one of America’s top VA hospitals, trauma scientist at the National Center for PTSD, and a Stanford Professor—shines a long-overdue light on the PTSD epidemic affecting today’s fractured world.
Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
In this lively and compelling account-now updated with new material by the author—Rubin chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. Among other things, she found that novelty and challenge are powerful sources of happiness; that money can help buy happiness when spent wisely; that outer order contributes to inner calm; and that the very smallest of changes can make the biggest difference.
Didn’t See That Coming by Rachel Hollis
When it comes to the “hard seasons” Of Life-The death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job-transformation seems impossible when grief and uncertainty dominate your days. Especially when, as didn’t see that coming reveals, no one asks to have their future completely rearranged for them. But, as Rachel writes, it is up to you how you come through your pain-you can come through changed for the better, having learned and grown, or stuck in a place where your identity becomes rooted in what hurt you.
With her signature humor, heartfelt honesty, and true-life stories in Didn’t See That Coming, Rachel Hollis shares how to embrace the difficult moments in life for the learning experiences they are and that a life well-lived is one of purpose and focused on the essentials. This is a small book about big feelings, inspiration, aspirations, and an anchor that shows that darkness can co-exist with the beautiful.
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
Pema Chödrön teaches that there is a fundamental opportunity for happiness right within our reach, yet we usually miss it – ironically, while we are caught up in an attempt to escape pain and suffering.
This accessible guide to compassionate living shows us how we can use painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage, ways of communication that lead to openness and true intimacy with others, practices for reversing our negative habitual patterns, methods for working with chaotic situations, and ways to cultivate compassionate, energetic social action
7 Divine Laws to Awaken Your Best Self by Swami Mukundananda
Just as physical phenomena are regulated by laws, there are spiritual principles governing the journey of life as well. Knowledge of them helps us understand why success comes so easily to some but remains a struggle for others; why some are still putting on their shoes, while others have finished the race. The beauty is that, like the physical laws of nature, the divine principles governing happiness and fulfillment in life are also eternally valid.
In this book, Swami Mukundananda explains the 7 divine laws in an easily graspable manner. With knowledge of the Vedic scriptures and witty anecdotes that everyone can relate to, this book will empower you to become the best version of yourself.
Stop Doing That Shit by Gary John Bishop
Why do you act the way you do? Do you ever feel like you get stuck in destructive cycles that hold you back from living the life you really want? In a dynamic, compelling and aha-filled journey, Stop Doing That Sh*t helps you connect the dots of your “stuff” all the way from your past to the present. You’ll make sense of yourself as you uncover how to interrupt those destructive cycles of yours and make the kind of profound shift needed to get your life on track.
A Mind of Your Own by Kelly Brogan
Written in a lively style and laced with compelling scientific proof, this groundbreaking book proves that symptoms of depression are often markers of an underlying problem originating outside the brain which can be effectively treated without pharmaceuticals.
Get Out of Your Own Way by Dave Hollis
Dave Hollis, CEO of the Hollis Co. And husband of #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hollis, refutes the lies many men believe but don’t talk about, topples the phone ideas about what “real men” do, and points the way for men to finally start living the best versions of their lives.
Stories of Hope by Heather Morris
In Stories of Hope, Heather Morris takes us on an inspirational journey through some of the defining experiences of her life, including her profound friendship with lale sokolov, the tattooist at auschwitz-birkenau and the inspiration for her bestselling novel.
Self-Confidence by Charles Pépin
In this bestselling book, Charles Pépin brings to light the strange alchemy that is self-confidence. Pépin examines the role confidence plays in the lives of our most respected public figures including the likes of Madonna, Mozart, Frieda Kahlo, Martin Luther King and Serena Williams, and argues that above all, to live a life of confidence is to live a life of action.
Staying Up, Up, Up in a Down, Down World by Zig Ziglar
Staying Up, Up, Up in a Down, Down World is chockfull of encouragement to help you defy the daily grind of living that can weigh you down. Inspiring vignettes, humorous anecdotes, hard-hitting quotes and well-chosen scriptures will not only bolster your spirits but also encourage you to pursue the fulfilling life of your dreams.
From the creator of Bulletproof Coffee and author of the bestselling The Bulletproof Diet comes a revolutionary plan to upgrade your brainpower-in two weeks or less.
Anxiety at Work by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton
Have you ever dreaded Sunday night, got a pit in your stomach on the way to work, or had your heartbeat speed up at the sound of your bosses voice? If so, you may have had anxiety at work. In this empathetic and wise guide, executive coaches and gurus of gratitude Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton explore the causes of workplace stress and anxiety and the management practices that have proven successful in reducing tension and cultivating calm.
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