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📚 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.
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🔥 Burnout & Sustainable Living
Books to help you understand stress, prevent burnout, and create a life that feels more manageable.
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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
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The Cure for Burnout by Emily Ballesteros
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Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown
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Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
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The 4 Pillar Plan by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
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🌿 Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Build emotional resilience, calm your mind, and treat yourself with more kindness.
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Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
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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
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The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive
By Kristin Neff and Chris Germer
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🧠Nervous System & Emotional Regulation
Learn how your body responds to stress—and how to work with it using practical tools.
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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
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