Book Reviews

Westerns

My favourite wellbeing books

The Power of Now	Eckhart Tolle	Mindfulness & presence. A modern classic on reducing anxiety by grounding yourself in the present moment.
Atomic Habits	James Clear	Habit building. Practical, science based strategies for creating small habits that lead to big life changes.
The Happiness Project	Gretchen Rubin	Everyday happiness. A relatable, structured approach to increasing daily joy and life satisfaction.
The Chimp Paradox	Prof. Steve Peters	Mind management. A simple but powerful model for understanding emotions, impulses, and self control.
The Body Keeps the Score	Bessel van der Kolk	Trauma & healing. Groundbreaking work on how the mind and body store stress and how to recover.
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway	Susan Jeffers	Confidence & courage. A classic guide to overcoming fear and building emotional resilience.
Why We Sleep	Matthew Walker	Sleep & health. A compelling explanation of how sleep affects wellbeing, memory, mood, and longevity.
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life	Héctor García & Francesc Miralles	Purpose & longevity. Explores the Japanese philosophy of finding meaning and living with balance.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck*	Mark Manson	Emotional clarity. A blunt, humorous guide to focusing on what truly matters and letting go of the rest.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success	Carol Dweck	Growth mindset. Shows how shifting from fixed to growth thinking improves wellbeing and achievement.