The Wellness Journey explores holistic wellness: body, mind, and spirit. To look within means that you’re willing to embrace both the best and worst aspects of yourself by accepting who you truly are in this life. Mindfulness is not a destination. It will always be a journey.
Suppose you are constantly in self-doubt, stuck in past pain, not-so-happy, or feeling drained by overgiving to everyone except yourself. If so, the following wellness books will help you to heal, relax, practice self-care, and brighten your mindset. These books are written by life coaches and best-selling authors, and read by millions of readers around the world, which can give you a boost in self-confidence.
The Best Wellness Books to Live Your Best Life
1. What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey
In this book, Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce D. Perry analyze the effects of trauma on our brains and discuss both the emotional and biological changes, and eventually the adaptations that this trauma creates. The book explains the trauma and behavior lying beneath it really well with words, graphs, and charts.
A wellness journey begins by releasing trauma and energetic blocks that prevent you from moving forward.
2. Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glober Tawwab
Many people get too involved in situations and end up miserable for not setting sufficient boundaries. Others set too many boundaries that completely avoid issues that aren’t theirs. This is not a one-size-fits-all book that will apply to everyone, but it can help you think about where you might like your life better if you learn where to pull back, where to build up more, and where to reduce how you get in your own way.
3. Emotional Wellness: Transforming Fear, Anger, and Jealousy into Creative Energy by Osho
“Existence already accepts you. You do not have to earn it; you are already worthy. Relax, enjoy the way nature has made you.” ― Osho
4. You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
If you’re serious about changing your life, you’ll find a way. If you’re not, you’ll find an excuse.
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You Are a Badass is straightforward and to the point. You can get a first sense of it right from the book’s cover. Reading this book is similar to having a close friend who doesn’t hold back, not being rude, but offering straight-up opinions with a strong tone. If you are going through any mental barriers or discovered you are not living the life you desire, and also open-minded enough to bear some of the colorful language, then this wellness book is for you!
5. Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness by Vex King
Vex King’s Good Vibes, Good Life is easy to read, and anyone can relate to it. It covers the law of vibrations and building self-love to sustained happiness. If you are facing situations where your confidence takes a hit, or feeling restless, stressed, and high tension mentally, this wellness book is perfect for raising vibrations to start your wellness journey.
6. The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
“But when we really delve into the reasons for why we can’t let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past or a fear for the future.” ― Marie Kondo
When your physical and mental space is cluttered, stress takes over. Cluttered space reduces your ability to focus. Therefore, physically removing items in your space can help remove mental blockages, which are so important for your well-being. Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo teaches you how to surround yourself with the things you love and discard the rest.
7. Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
“Breath is the king of mind.” ―
Light on Yoga has become the must-read wellness book for yoga practitioners. Whether for exercise, meditation, or simply relaxation, several studies have shown that yoga has beneficial effects on our health. Other than the physical postures, it also teaches you to breathe correctly through various techniques that channel energy and establish a connection between body, mind, and spirit.
8. The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
“The truth is that things don’t matter equally, and success is found in doing what matters most.” ― Gary Keller
9. Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires by Esther and Jerry Hicks
This wellness book explains how to use the laws of the universe to achieve specific goals. It is simple and easy to comprehend for those who are starting to discover the law of attraction. After reading this book, it will allow you to look back on your life, understand why you are where you are today, and how to start a wellness journey of living intentionally in the direction of your hope.
10. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
“You attract and manifest whatever corresponds to your inner state.” ― Eckhart Tolle
In modern days, our visions are often clouded by meetings, appointments, paperwork, deadlines, etc., and the list goes on. Tolle’s wellness book suggests that we have the power to focus on this very moment, as it is the only one we really have. The past is past and has no power over us, and the future is not here yet, and may not even come. This book teaches us the importance of the present moment, to focus on your present surroundings and the people you love.
