📚 Recommended Reading
These are some of the books I regularly recommend to deepen your understanding of burnout, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and compassionate living. Many of them are written in a warm, accessible style and include practical tools you can apply right away.
Note: Some of the links on this page are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases—at no extra cost to you. I only recommend books and resources I personally trust, and regularly suggest to clients. I believe in sharing tools that are evidence-based, supportive, and aligned with the values of compassion, mindfulness, and nervous system-informed care.
🔥 Burnout & Sustainable Living
Books to help you understand stress, prevent burnout, and create a life that feels more manageable.
Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout: Tools to Help You Heal and Recharge When You're Wrung Out by Stress
By Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
The Cure for Burnout by Emily Ballesteros
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown
Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
The 4 Pillar Plan by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
🌿 Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Build emotional resilience, calm your mind, and treat yourself with more kindness.
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress
By by John Teasdale, Mark Williams, Zindel Segal
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive
By Kristin Neff and Chris Germer
🧠 Nervous System & Emotional Regulation
Learn how your body responds to stress—and how to work with it using practical tools.
The Nervous System Workbook: Practical Exercises to Ease Anxiety, Find Safety, and Come Home to Yourself Using Polyvagal Theory By Deb Dana
Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory By Deb Dana
Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection By Deb Dana
DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets By Marsha Linehan