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Self-Connection / Self-Awareness
Confidence, Assertiveness, Self-esteem, Emotional Intelligence, Building Resilience.
The Road Back to Me: Healing and Recovering From Co-dependency, Addiction, Enabling, and Low Self Esteem. Lisa A Romano

This book offers a strong, relatable personal story of codependency recovery.
#codependency #self-esteem #boundaries #self-assertion

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma,
Bessel A. van der Kolk


Extensive research on trauma and stress. It considers many aspects. This book warrants reading it twice to fully grasp its content.
#trauma #PTSD #veteranPTSD #childhood trauma #stress

The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse,
Wendy Maltz


Research on sexual abuse and its consequences in later life. It is helpful for those who have experienced this trauma or are seeking to understand those who have.
WARNING: sensitive content; skip those parts that may be potentially disturbing.
#trauma #sexual healing #sexuality #childhood trauma

The Good Daughter Syndrome
Katherine Fabrizio


An exploration of mother-daughter relationships throughout a woman's life cycles. This book provides insightful descriptions of various relationship dynamics and offers practical exercises to enhance self-awareness.
#mother vs. daughter #mother relationships #good daughter syndrom

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
Melody Beattie

One of the pioneering books on codependency—an addiction to relationships. This book intertwines personal narrative with insightful observations. It might be easier to listen to the audiobook rather than read it.
#codependency #addictions #people pleasing #self-esteem

Self-Management
Discovering your values, needs, wants and stress-triggers and reaching the alignment of being and doing.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
Marie Kondo


The art of decluttering and tidy living, explained simply, that can change your life.
#tidying #decluttering #NeatHomeNeatMind #organizing

The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness,
Dave Ramsey


This book should be mandatory reading during secondary school—a great structured approach to managing your finances, helping you save money and build wealth.
#money #personal finance #eliminate debt #financial literacy

Color Your Style: How To Wear Your True ColorsDavid Zyla

An excellent book on personal style and discovering your color palette: from choosing the perfect outfit for dating to determining the right colors for your website.
#style #clothing #look your best #dress well

Career Coaching
Finding your unique talent, career choice, building career goals and planning trajectory, finding the right work environment.
The Feiner Points of Leadership: The 50 Basic Laws That Will Make People Want to Perform Better for You
Michael Feiner


Leadership dissected by a Human Resources leader with a long and successful corporate career. A must read for all audiences, not just leaders.
#leadership #corporate leadership #workplace politics

What You're Really Meant to Do
Robert Steven Kaplan

An approach on discovering your passion, building successful career, and having professional fulfillment.
#vocation #fulfilling carer #professional orientation #networking

Personal Performance
Goal setting and work performance, decision-making, time-management, resilience and stress-management.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing
Burton G. Malkiel


There is such a thing as financial literacy, and can be learned at any age. Get your finances on track.
#personal finances #money #money management

TED Talks Storytelling: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks,
Akash Karia


There are never enough TED books! This is not only a nice read but also a practical guide.
#storytelling #speaking #presentations #selling

Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds
Carmine Gallo


There are never enough TED books! This book dives into storytelling, developing your passion, and skillfully navigating through your interests and the distractions of the world to achieve a successful career.
#storytelling #speaking #presentations #selling

Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century
Napoleon Hill (Author), Arthur R.Pell (Contributor)


Your thought process drives your actions; by tailoring your thinking, your actions will naturally follow suit. This pioneering book on motivation and inspiration is a must-read for anyone aspiring to be a top performer.
#personal performance #motivation #think like a winner


Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers
Lois P. Frankel

Small things can make a big difference when the stakes are high. Ladies, gear up and give this a read. This book may also be easier to listen to rather than read.
#personal performance #small mistakes #women in the workplace


Relationships with Others
Developing and sustaining friendships, building social intelligence and overcoming social anxiety, discovering your tribe.
Boundaries How To Draw Line In Your Head
Jennie Miller, Victoria Lambert


An excellent book for understanding, setting, and enforcing healthy boundaries. Healthy boundaries are a sign of maturity and healthy self-esteem, impacting both personal and workplace life.
#emotional intelligence #boundaries #self-esteem

Saying No and Letting Go: Jewish Wisdom on Making Room for What Matters Most
Edwin C. Goldberg


A quick guide to aligning with your values: Every "no" implies a "yes," and every "yes" implies a "no," impacting opportunities. Prioritize what matters most to you.
#EQ #emotional intelligence #values #how to say No

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Susan Cain


An excellent book on introversion vs. extroversion, exploring differences in communication style, learning style, and personality. Neither is inherently good or bad, just different.
#EQ #emotional intelligence #introverts #communication

The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships
Randy J. Paterson


An excellent workbook (for reading and writing) on setting boundaries, enforcing healthy limits, and improving self-esteem. Read it once, then revisit it in a year—you'll discover even more insights.
#emotional intelligence #boundaries #assertiveness #self-esteem

All the Rules: Time Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right
Ellen Fein, Sherrie Schneider

A dating and relationship-building guide for ladies. Old principles still hold true today. Many of these principles not only apply to dating but also to friendships and the workplace. Setting boundaries and maintaining self-respect are beneficial in any setting.
#dating # long term relationships #emotional intelligence #boundaries

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
Daniel Goleman


Extensive research on Emotional Intelligence. You can read some chapters, not necessarily the entire book.
#EQ #emotional intelligence #understanding others #relationship

Come As You Are
Emily Nagoski


Extensive research on sexual relationships, brimming with stories and cases. While geared toward women, the book offers benefits for any gender and any type of couple relationship.
#intimacy #sexuality #sexual relationships

For Entrepreneurs
Working through the 'Human Factor' of a business, building leadership and developing strategies for success.
Beyond Collaboration Overload: How to Work Smarter, Get Ahead, and Restore Your Well-Being
Rob Cross


A fresh, research-based approach to collaboration, time management, and achieving work-life balance. Beyond the subject matter, the writing style makes an enjoyable read.
#workplace collaboration #time management #team work #work-life balance

TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking,
Chris Anderson, curator of TED


A great book for designing speeches and presentations, as well as storytelling.
#presentation #storytelling #pitch #pitching #publicspeaking

Disciplined Entrepreneurship : 24 Steps to a Successful Startup
Bill Aulet


An easy-to-read and practical guide to the entrepreneurial cycle.
#entrepreneurship #start-up #market research

Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets (Incerto)
Nassim Nicholas Taleb


An unconventional take on business and markets, delving into volatility, uncertainty, and opportunities amid chaos. There's always an underlying order, even amidst chaos. See if you can discern it.
#business #markets #financial markets #business patterns


Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead
Laszlo Bock

This book isn't about "How to build a Google"; it's about cultivating a culture where creativity can flourish and rules serve people, rather than people serving rules. A must-read for people leaders, corporate employees, or HR professionals—essential for anyone in the workforce.
#business #work culture #leadership #leading people #management


The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible
Brian Tracy

A timeless classic on salesmanship. Selling is a part of everyday life; consider delving into this old bestseller for valuable insights. Additionally, its light and easy style makes it a pleasure to read.
#selling #business #psychology of selling