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How to Be You
by Jeffrey Marsh • 2016
Permission to quit performing, trust your gut, and love the one person you've been ignoring: you.
4.17
887
How to Be You Summary
How to Be You 90%
Permission to quit performing, trust your gut, and love the one person you've been ignoring: you.
by Jeffrey Marsh 2016
4.17
887 ratings
Love for Imperfect Things
by Haemin Sunim • 2016
The relief of accepting yourself as you already are: Buddhist wisdom for a kinder, quieter life.
4.20
16k+
Love for Imperfect Things Summary
Love for Imperfect Things 90%
The relief of accepting yourself as you already are: Buddhist wisdom for a kinder, quieter life.
by Haemin Sunim 2016
4.20
16k+ ratings
Living a Life of Awareness
by Miguel Ruiz Jr. • 2013
Loosen the grip of social conditioning, one daily Toltec meditation at a time.
4.48
502
Living a Life of Awareness Summary
Living a Life of Awareness 90%
Loosen the grip of social conditioning, one daily Toltec meditation at a time.
by Miguel Ruiz Jr. 2013
4.48
502 ratings
ACT Made Simple
by Russ Harris • 2009
Why efforts to feel better often backfire, and the six skills that build a rich life instead.
4.44
2k+
ACT Made Simple Summary
ACT Made Simple 90%
Why efforts to feel better often backfire, and the six skills that build a rich life instead.
by Russ Harris 2009
4.44
2k+ ratings
The Way of Rest
by Jeff Foster • 2016
Self-improvement ends here. Your flaws, pain, and doubt were never obstacles: they were the path.
4.45
287
The Way of Rest Summary
The Way of Rest 90%
Self-improvement ends here. Your flaws, pain, and doubt were never obstacles: they were the path.
by Jeff Foster 2016
4.45
287 ratings
The Little Book of Contentment
by Leo Babauta • 2013
Stop trying to fix yourself. Learn to accept yourself, and watch the growth follow naturally.
3.86
1k+
The Little Book of Contentment Summary
The Little Book of Contentment 90%
Stop trying to fix yourself. Learn to accept yourself, and watch the growth follow naturally.
by Leo Babauta 2013
3.86
1k+ ratings
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life
by Steven C. Hayes • 2005
The counterintuitive therapy: accept your pain, defuse your thoughts, and build the life you want.
4.04
4k+
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life Summary
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life 90%
The counterintuitive therapy: accept your pain, defuse your thoughts, and build the life you want.
by Steven C. Hayes 2005
4.04
4k+ ratings
Welcoming the Unwelcome
by Pema Chödrön • 2019
A Buddhist nun's radical instruction: stop avoiding your pain and let it teach you.
4.36
4k+
Welcoming the Unwelcome Summary
Welcoming the Unwelcome 89%
A Buddhist nun's radical instruction: stop avoiding your pain and let it teach you.
by Pema Chödrön 2019
4.36
4k+ ratings
The French Art of Not Giving a F*ck
by Fabrice Midal • 2017
The French way to stop caring about what everyone thinks: meditate with your eyes open.
3.10
865
The French Art of Not Giving a F*ck Summary
The French Art of Not Giving a F*ck 89%
The French way to stop caring about what everyone thinks: meditate with your eyes open.
by Fabrice Midal 2017
3.10
865 ratings
Dropping the Struggle
by Roger Housden • 2016
What if self-improvement is the problem? Finding peace by dropping the fight with your life.
3.89
114
Dropping the Struggle Summary
Dropping the Struggle 89%
What if self-improvement is the problem? Finding peace by dropping the fight with your life.
by Roger Housden 2016
3.89
114 ratings
Not Always So
by Shunryu Suzuki • 2002
Stop chasing enlightenment. Your imperfect, goal-free sitting is already the whole thing.
4.30
2k+
Not Always So Summary
Not Always So 89%
Stop chasing enlightenment. Your imperfect, goal-free sitting is already the whole thing.
by Shunryu Suzuki 2002
4.30
2k+ ratings
Buddha in Blue Jeans
by Tai Sheridan • 2011
The simplest meditation guide: sit, breathe, notice what happens. No beliefs required.
3.93
8k+
Buddha in Blue Jeans Summary
Buddha in Blue Jeans 89%
The simplest meditation guide: sit, breathe, notice what happens. No beliefs required.
by Tai Sheridan 2011
3.93
8k+ ratings
Fuck It. The Ultimate Spiritual Way
by John C. Parkin • 2007
The most effective spiritual mantra is a two-word curse; you already know the words.
3.42
6k+
Fuck It. The Ultimate Spiritual Way Summary
Fuck It. The Ultimate Spiritual Way 89%
The most effective spiritual mantra is a two-word curse; you already know the words.
by John C. Parkin 2007
3.42
6k+ ratings
You Are Not a Rock
by Mark Freeman • 2018
The path to mental health is feeling, not numbing. A step-by-step guide to accepting discomfort.
4.32
524
You Are Not a Rock Summary
You Are Not a Rock 89%
The path to mental health is feeling, not numbing. A step-by-step guide to accepting discomfort.
by Mark Freeman 2018
4.32
524 ratings
The Deepest Acceptance
by Jeff Foster • 2012
Suffering ends not by feeling better but by allowing even the resistance to this moment.
4.29
637
The Deepest Acceptance Summary
The Deepest Acceptance 89%
Suffering ends not by feeling better but by allowing even the resistance to this moment.
by Jeff Foster 2012
4.29
637 ratings
Learning To Love Yourself
by Gay Hendricks • 1982
Your mind invents reasons to avoid pain. Self-love begins when you stop listening and start feeling.
4.01
641
Learning To Love Yourself Summary
Learning To Love Yourself 89%
Your mind invents reasons to avoid pain. Self-love begins when you stop listening and start feeling.
by Gay Hendricks 1982
4.01
641 ratings
NAGOMI
by Ken Mogi • 2024
Japan's philosophy for whole living: acceptance plus creativity, mixed daily until life tastes right
3.55
185
NAGOMI Summary
NAGOMI 89%
Japan's philosophy for whole living: acceptance plus creativity, mixed daily until life tastes right
by Ken Mogi 2024
3.55
185 ratings
The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Self-Esteem
by Joseph E. Oliver • 2020
Stop chasing self-esteem highs. A guide to lasting self-worth through values, not validation.
4.27
33
The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Self-Esteem Summary
The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Self-Esteem 89%
Stop chasing self-esteem highs. A guide to lasting self-worth through values, not validation.
by Joseph E. Oliver 2020
4.27
33 ratings
When Things Don't Go Your Way
by Haemin Sunim • 2018
A Zen teacher publicly shamed: his hard-won practices for when your world comes apart.
4.12
3k+
When Things Don't Go Your Way Summary
When Things Don't Go Your Way 89%
A Zen teacher publicly shamed: his hard-won practices for when your world comes apart.
by Haemin Sunim 2018
4.12
3k+ ratings
Loving What Is
by Byron Katie • 2002
Four blunt questions dismantle any painful thought. The reversal shows you what you've been hiding.
4.07
25k+
Loving What Is Summary
Loving What Is 89%
Four blunt questions dismantle any painful thought. The reversal shows you what you've been hiding.
by Byron Katie 2002
4.07
25k+ ratings
The Mind Workout
by Mark Freeman • 2017
The mental fitness workout: why escaping anxiety is the worst thing you can do for it.
4.06
262
The Mind Workout Summary
The Mind Workout 89%
The mental fitness workout: why escaping anxiety is the worst thing you can do for it.
by Mark Freeman 2017
4.06
262 ratings
Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People
by Mark Westmoquette • 2021
Your most difficult person is a hidden teacher. Zen practices for transforming conflict into growth.
3.66
159
Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People Summary
Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People 89%
Your most difficult person is a hidden teacher. Zen practices for transforming conflict into growth.
by Mark Westmoquette 2021
3.66
159 ratings
Choices
by Melody Beattie • 2002
The tool you forgot you had: your next choice, and why it defines everything.
4.13
319
Choices Summary
Choices 89%
The tool you forgot you had: your next choice, and why it defines everything.
by Melody Beattie 2002
4.13
319 ratings
Let That Sh*t Go
by Nina Purewal • 2019
Your inner voice is a bad roommate. How to quiet it and find lasting calm.
3.75
3k+
Let That Sh*t Go Summary
Let That Sh*t Go 89%
Your inner voice is a bad roommate. How to quiet it and find lasting calm.
by Nina Purewal 2019
3.75
3k+ ratings
Stop Avoiding Stuff
by Matthew S. Boone • 2020
25 microskills from acceptance therapy: act on what matters when every instinct says hide.
3.84
190
Stop Avoiding Stuff Summary
Stop Avoiding Stuff 89%
25 microskills from acceptance therapy: act on what matters when every instinct says hide.
by Matthew S. Boone 2020
3.84
190 ratings
Petit traité de vie intérieure
by Frédéric Lenoir • 2010
What Buddha, Socrates, and the Stoics agreed on: twelve lessons for inner peace without dogma.
3.84
915
Petit traité de vie intérieure Summary
Petit traité de vie intérieure 89%
What Buddha, Socrates, and the Stoics agreed on: twelve lessons for inner peace without dogma.
by Frédéric Lenoir 2010
3.84
915 ratings
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens
by Joseph V. Ciarrochi • 2012
Your mind scans for threats, not happiness. Skills for ending the war with your own feelings.
3.85
207
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens Summary
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens 89%
Your mind scans for threats, not happiness. Skills for ending the war with your own feelings.
by Joseph V. Ciarrochi 2012
3.85
207 ratings
The Five Things We Cannot Change
by David Richo • 2005
Five stubborn facts about life nobody escapes: stop resisting them and suffering loses its grip.
4.01
2k+
The Five Things We Cannot Change Summary
The Five Things We Cannot Change 89%
Five stubborn facts about life nobody escapes: stop resisting them and suffering loses its grip.
by David Richo 2005
4.01
2k+ ratings
Reclaim Your Life
by Carissa Gustafson • 2019
Seven weeks to stop obeying your thoughts and move toward what you actually value.
4.16
180
Reclaim Your Life Summary
Reclaim Your Life 89%
Seven weeks to stop obeying your thoughts and move toward what you actually value.
by Carissa Gustafson 2019
4.16
180 ratings
Zen
by Osho • 2003
You are the obstacle you are trying to overcome. Zen begins where self-improvement ends.
4.22
420
Zen Summary
Zen 89%
You are the obstacle you are trying to overcome. Zen begins where self-improvement ends.
by Osho 2003
4.22
420 ratings
The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety
by John P. Forsyth • 2008
Your war with anxiety hurts more than anxiety itself. A workbook for ending the fight.
4.01
695
The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety Summary
The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety 89%
Your war with anxiety hurts more than anxiety itself. A workbook for ending the fight.
by John P. Forsyth 2008
4.01
695 ratings
You Do You
by Sarah Knight • 2017
The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.
3.62
8k+
You Do You Summary
You Do You 89%
The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.
by Sarah Knight 2017
3.62
8k+ ratings
When Things Fall Apart
by Pema Chödrön • 1996
The Tibetan Buddhist practice for turning life's worst moments into your greatest teacher.
4.27
65k+
When Things Fall Apart Summary
When Things Fall Apart 89%
The Tibetan Buddhist practice for turning life's worst moments into your greatest teacher.
by Pema Chödrön 1996
4.27
65k+ ratings
Getting Back to Happy
by Marc Chernoff • 2018
Daily rituals, not big goals, change lives. Small practices for the happiness you already hold.
3.78
850
Getting Back to Happy Summary
Getting Back to Happy 89%
Daily rituals, not big goals, change lives. Small practices for the happiness you already hold.
by Marc Chernoff 2018
3.78
850 ratings
The Only Constant
by Najwa Zebian • 2024
Your body equates the familiar with safety, even when familiar hurts. How to reroute it.
4.22
639
The Only Constant Summary
The Only Constant 89%
Your body equates the familiar with safety, even when familiar hurts. How to reroute it.
by Najwa Zebian 2024
4.22
639 ratings
The Power of Small
by Aisling Leonard-Curtin • 2019
Break the paralysis of overwhelm with actions so small they're impossible to fail.
3.61
288
The Power of Small Summary
The Power of Small 89%
Break the paralysis of overwhelm with actions so small they're impossible to fail.
by Aisling Leonard-Curtin 2019
3.61
288 ratings
Radical Acceptance
by Tara Brach • 2000
That feeling of unworthiness is learned, not innate. A psychologist's Buddhist path out of shame.
4.14
36k+
Radical Acceptance Summary
Radical Acceptance 89%
That feeling of unworthiness is learned, not innate. A psychologist's Buddhist path out of shame.
by Tara Brach 2000
4.14
36k+ ratings
The Circle of Fire
by Miguel Ruiz • 2013
From The Four Agreements author, one daily prayer for a life of love and freedom.
4.08
1k+
The Circle of Fire Summary
The Circle of Fire 89%
From The Four Agreements author, one daily prayer for a life of love and freedom.
by Miguel Ruiz 2013
4.08
1k+ ratings
F**K It Therapy
by John C. Parkin • 2012
Stop analyzing your thoughts. The two-word release that works faster than therapy.
3.49
986
F**K It Therapy Summary
F**K It Therapy 89%
Stop analyzing your thoughts. The two-word release that works faster than therapy.
by John C. Parkin 2012
3.49
986 ratings
Intimacy
by Osho • 2001
You cannot be close to another while hiding from yourself; no method gets around that.
4.13
3k+
Intimacy Summary
Intimacy 89%
You cannot be close to another while hiding from yourself; no method gets around that.
by Osho 2001
4.13
3k+ ratings
Forgiveness
by Osho • 2023
Forget turning the other cheek. True forgiveness requires the capacity for fierce anger.
3.96
70
Forgiveness Summary
Forgiveness 89%
Forget turning the other cheek. True forgiveness requires the capacity for fierce anger.
by Osho 2023
3.96
70 ratings
The Mastery of Self
by Miguel Ruiz Jr. • 2016
Stop living on autopilot: shed the masks, drop the conditions, and love yourself back to freedom.
4.40
6k+
The Mastery of Self Summary
The Mastery of Self 89%
Stop living on autopilot: shed the masks, drop the conditions, and love yourself back to freedom.
by Miguel Ruiz Jr. 2016
4.40
6k+ ratings
Don Miguel Ruiz's Little Book of Wisdom
by Miguel Ruiz Jr. • 2017
Toltec wisdom, distilled: how awareness dissolves the conditioning you never knew you had.
4.40
497
Don Miguel Ruiz's Little Book of Wisdom Summary
Don Miguel Ruiz's Little Book of Wisdom 89%
Toltec wisdom, distilled: how awareness dissolves the conditioning you never knew you had.
by Miguel Ruiz Jr. 2017
4.40
497 ratings
There Is Nothing Wrong with You
by Cheri Huber • 1997
Self-hate is not a truth; it's a conditioning loop. The practice for turning down the volume.
4.16
2k+
There Is Nothing Wrong with You Summary
There Is Nothing Wrong with You 89%
Self-hate is not a truth; it's a conditioning loop. The practice for turning down the volume.
by Cheri Huber 1997
4.16
2k+ ratings
I Need Your Love - Is That True?
by Byron Katie • 2005
You don't need anyone's approval to feel loved. The self-inquiry process that proves it.
4.22
3k+
I Need Your Love - Is That True? Summary
I Need Your Love - Is That True? 88%
You don't need anyone's approval to feel loved. The self-inquiry process that proves it.
by Byron Katie 2005
4.22
3k+ ratings
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change
by Pema Chödrön • 2012
Three commitments that turn groundlessness into freedom, and uncertainty into a path of awakening.
4.25
7k+
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change Summary
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change 88%
Three commitments that turn groundlessness into freedom, and uncertainty into a path of awakening.
by Pema Chödrön 2012
4.25
7k+ ratings
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I
by Sean Webb • 2017
Most suffering is a math problem your mind gets wrong. The correction is simpler than you expect.
4.43
260
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I Summary
Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I 88%
Most suffering is a math problem your mind gets wrong. The correction is simpler than you expect.
by Sean Webb 2017
4.43
260 ratings
Stressilient
by Sam Akbar • 2022
Your brain scans for ancient threats. A clinical psychologist's protocol for teaching it calm.
3.77
242
Stressilient Summary
Stressilient 88%
Your brain scans for ancient threats. A clinical psychologist's protocol for teaching it calm.
by Sam Akbar 2022
3.77
242 ratings
Calming the Emotional Storm
by Sheri Van Dijk • 2012
The DBT skills that let you ride out intense emotions instead of being swept away.
4.15
885
Calming the Emotional Storm Summary
Calming the Emotional Storm 88%
The DBT skills that let you ride out intense emotions instead of being swept away.
by Sheri Van Dijk 2012
4.15
885 ratings
Whatever Arises, Love That
by Matt Kahn • 2016
Love what hurts. A spiritual practice turning pain into awakening by relaxing the nervous system.
4.36
1k+
Whatever Arises, Love That Summary
Whatever Arises, Love That 88%
Love what hurts. A spiritual practice turning pain into awakening by relaxing the nervous system.
by Matt Kahn 2016
4.36
1k+ ratings
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