Self Love - A reading list

12 Apr

A reading list to learn more about yourself and discover self love….

Self-esteem, self-worth, and self-image are all counterparts of the umbrella term ‘self-love.’ They are constructs that denote the way we look at ourselves, perceive ourselves as individual entities, and portray our personalities to the world. Confidence is the key to a fulfilling life, and having high self-esteem is where it all begins.

Self-esteem develops from childhood. The way we interact, observe, and listen to others’ communication patterns can play a significant role in shaping how we see and feel about ourselves. Want to learn more? Here is a fantastic reading list for you to explore. There is something here for the whole family.

This article lists some of the best books available on self-esteem and related topics. The resources are practical and evidence based, and suggest effective ways we can implement the knowledge in our everyday lives.

…. developing self love

1. The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: The Definitive Work on Self-Esteem by the Leading Pioneer in the Field – Nathaniel Branden

2. The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are – Brené Brown

3. What to say when you talk to yourself - Shad Helmstetter

4. Ten Days to Self Esteem - David D Burns

5. What’s right with me: Positive ways to celebrate your strenghts, build self-esteem, and reach your potential - Carlene DeRoo and Carol DeRoo

6. Awaken the Giant Within: How to take immediate control of your mental, emotional, physical and financial destiny! - Tony Robbin

7. The New Psycho-Cybernetics - Maxwell Maltz

8. The Power of your Subconscious mind - Joseph Murphy

9. Get out of your mind and into your life: The new Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Steven C Hayes

10. healing your emotional self: A powerful program to help raise your self-esteem, quiet your inner critic andoveqrcome your shame - Beverly Engel

…. addressing low self esteem

1. You Can Heal Your Life - Louise May

2. The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for living - Dalai Lama

3. Matrix Energetics: The Science and art of transformation - Richard Bartlett

…. for children

1. It’s OK to be different - Todd Parr

2. The Lion Inside - Rachel Bright

3. I am Enough - Grace Byers

…. teenage girls

Chocolate for a teens soul:Life changing stories for young women about growing wise and growing strong - Kay Allenbough

…. developing your self worth

1. The Magic of Thinking Big - David J Schwartz