Which books could help your mental wellbeing during the holidays?
The Christmas season can be difficult, but understanding issues such as depression, anxiety, burnout and loneliness can be an important first step to coping during difficult times, and helping others do the same. Here is a selection of books that offer clarity and insight into important areas of well-being. Trigger warning: suicide 📚 First, We […]
Book Club: Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
Such a pleasure hosting the How To Be…IG Live Book Club with Dr. Joi, who is a multidisciplinary-teacher and ever-evolving student. Find her website at Joi K. Madison. We discussed former NBA coach Phil Jackson’s incredible book Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success. ⭐⭐⭐1/4 out of five, described as “transformative”. PS. I do not receive commission […]
What are some good books to read on International Migrants Day?
It’s International Migrants Day, which aims to raise awareness about the challenges and difficulties of international migration. Hence what better way to broaden our perspective of the world and help us build empathy and understanding, especially when it comes to refugees and displaced people by reading the books that showcase this experience. 📚 Second Class […]
Where to start when reading books by bell hooks?
We lost a revolutionary writer this week, as pioneering American feminist and activist bell hooks passed away aged 69 on Wednesday. Publishing more than 30 books ranging in topics from black men, patriarchy, and masculinity to self-help; engaged pedagogy to personal memoirs; and sexuality, she wrote on a range of subjects that touched the landscape. […]
Recap of Season One and what’s next
Huge thanks to everyone for turning out for my first Instagram live, not going to lie but that was petrifying! Here’s what the podcast is about, what I’ve learnt this year, what I’d do differently, and what’s next! I would love it if you could please leave a positive review on any of these platforms, […]
What are the best self-help books of 2021?
Some of the best self-help books of 2021 were all about learning to be human, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Book Club: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Fantastic hosting the second How To Be…IG Live Book Club with Koletta from @bookscoffeechampagne, where we discussed Eckhart Tolle’s seminal book The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of five, described as “life-changing”. PS. I do not receive commission for reviewing books and talks.
Amazing books by disabled authors on International Day of Disabled Persons
I’m stacking for a cause today as it’s International Day of Disabled Persons. I live with a rare degenerative neurological illness myself, closest cousin is multiple sclerosis, but it is a genetic version. It’s called HNPP, which stands for Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies. Similar to MS, my nerves are breaking down, and […]
Book Club: Dr. Kristin Neff’s Fierce Self Compassion
Super excited to have hosted the first How To Be…Instagram Live Book Club session with Simone from Idealist at Heart, where we discussed Dr Kristin Neff’s book Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive. ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 out of 5! PS. I do not receive commission for reviewing books […]
Every single book reviewed in Season One!
I actually can’t believe I made it 52 weeks with season one, completing an episode a week with the podcast! So it only makes sense to see every single book in one list, all in order of episodes: Mel Robbins: The 5 Second Rule Dr Susan Jeffers: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway: How […]