These best mental health books invite your inner child to poke their head out, and invite more creativity, harmony, and alignment with who were are.
Even though I was involved in dance, and drama growing up, I was pretty shy, & I struggled with anxiety-most of life.
I found my safe haven through reading and writing! It was a place where I could enter a world of stories filled with adventure, drama, and fantasy.
A place to refill my cup and soothe my little introvert soul!
Fast forward to adulthood, reading massively helps manage my anxiety by lowering my stress ( a little self care ritual!)
Even though my toddler is on sleep strike.. I play audio books & we both get to listen together!
I’ve gathered my top best books on mental health that were staple in my healing journey, and I hope they can be on yours too!
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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Ikigai means “reason for living” in Japanese! Your passion, purpose, harmony with life.
This beautiful novel takes you on a journey inside one of Japan’s happiest villages, where it is common for residents to live to around 100 years old.
Ikigai explores these residents diet, work, and most importantly, their community that supports this longevity.
Yung Pueblo (3 books)
“i closed my eyes to look inward and found a universe waiting to be explored”
Yung Pueblo
In this beautiful mini collection of poetry, Yung Pueblo explores the meaning behind self love, letting, self-discovery- and unconditional love.
The Mind-Gut Connection
A factor that often gets overlooked, is how our bodies play a massive role in impacting mental health!
Written by Dr. Emeran Mayer, (Executive Director of the UCLA Center for Neurobiology of Stress)
The Mind Gut Connections explores the remarkable research between the mind-body link and how to use food to decrease mental illness like anxiety, depression.
I know, I know.. another poetry book! But hear me out.
Poetry books are an amazing part of my creative wellness toolkit, because they offer short yet insightful stories on life, creativity, and healing.
healing for no one but me speaks on the multifaceted aspects of the healing journey, giving you the comfort to slow down, and give yourself a bit for grace.
The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower
One of my favorite best mental health books of all time! The Zen Money and the Lotus Flower has beautiful 52 stories that will transform your self relationship.
It covers:
- ways to reduce stress
- find inner harmony
- increase happiness
- explore different Buddhist teachings!