Mental wellness is a popular topic of conversation these days. With social media dooming us to endless comparison and economic turmoil always around the corner, it’s no wonder that so many of us experience stress. The real question is: How do we manage it?
Welcome back to Three to Read! This week, we’re bringing you three self-help books that tackle the stress topic head-on and leave you feeling peaceful and assured.
HOT PICK
The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience by Aditi Nerurkar
SYNOPSIS:
Being plagued by stress is a common and disconcerting malady — but what if stress didn’t have to be a bad thing? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar’s debut book, The 5 Resets, places this idea at its core. Backed by scientific research, Nerurkar posits that stress is actually a biological tool to assist us with life’s demands. In order to reframe our mindset on stress, Nerurkar breaks the process down into five key shifts: 1. Get Clear on What Matters Most, 2. Find Quiet in a Noisy World, 3. Sync Your Brain and Your Body, 4. Come Up for Air, and 5. Bring Your Best Self Forward. Accompanied by 15 techniques, this practical pathway is guaranteed to calm your mind and balance your psyche.
WHY:
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard physician and a mental health expert. She entered the field after receiving dismissive treatment when she was a patient seeking care for her crushing stress. Her first book, The 5 Resets, acknowledges the difficulties that come with stress while also empowering readers to manage it and believe in their inherent resilience.
COFFEE SHOP PICK
Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want by Courtney Carver
SYNOPSIS:
Sometimes, self-improvement books only add to the stress we hoped they would cure. With so much scientific terminology to keep track of, it’s all too easy to get bogged down by the minutiae. Thankfully, we have books like Gentle by Courtney Carver. In her new book, Carver embraces self-compassion and acts as an encouraging friend to her readers. The tenets of Gentle are grounded in kindness; Carver takes a stand against the go-go-go energy of most self-help books and opts to lower stress by granting permission for rest and forgiveness.
WHY:
Gentle is simplicity expert Courtney Carver’s third book and continues her crusade for helping women achieve a joyful and balanced life. There’s a stigma against using relaxation as a cure — many see it as a weakness. Carver, instead, views it as an asset; this belief improved her own life, and now she shares her wisdom with a global community of other women seeking help.
DARK HORSE
Consider This: Reflections for Finding Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
SYNOPSIS:
Life is so chaotic at times that it feels nearly impossible to keep up with its demands. In Consider This, licensed therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab calms our fears with daily reminders and fresh insight. Her new book offers friendly advice on tackling life’s challenges and finding inner peace. Tawwab’s words are approachable, and her pathway to success is clear and concise.
WHY:
Nedra Glover Tawwab has dedicated her life to helping people strengthen their relationships with others. But sometimes, the relationship that needs the most work is the one we have with ourselves. As with her other books, Consider This is full of Tawwab’s inspirational striving toward a peaceful life for all. The easy-to-read structure makes it ideal for daily consumption; start your morning off right with her pearls of wisdom.
That’s a wrap on this week’s Three to Read! Hopefully, you’re left feeling inspired and ready to tackle your stress one page at a time. Be sure to tune in next week for more recommendations courtesy of the Bookstr team!
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