Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts

A book review of Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: a CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts by Sally M. Winston, PsyD and Martin N. Seif, PhD Stars: **** New Harbinger Publications (2017)Self-Help192 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains paid links.… Read More »

Affirmations for Empaths

A book review of Affirmations for Empaths by Judith Orloff, MD Stars: *** Sounds True (2022)Journal248 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: An affirmation can be your most potent ally for immediate self-care when you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in negative thinking.… Read More »

The Big Feelings Survival Guide

A book review of The Feelings Survival Guide: A Creative Workbook for Mental Health by Alyse Ruriani Stars: **** Workman Publishing (2023)Mental Health/Art128 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Find peace and stability with this friendly, full-color, illustrated workbook guide… Read More »

So Long Stress

A book review of So Long Stress! by Helaine Becker Stars: **** Scholastic (2023)Social Emotional Learning152 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A full-colour, kid-friendly guide to understanding stress and anxiety and managing them in healthy and productive ways. Kids… Read More »

Perimenopause

A book review of Perimenopause: The Savvy Sister’s Guide to Hormone Harmony by Dr. Anna Garrett Stars: **** Anna Garret Companies (2019)Women’s Health246 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: “Perimenopause? What?! I’m way too young!” If you’re suddenly struggling with weight gain, insomnia, irregular bleeding or flooding, mood swings, and relationship challenges, perimenopause… Read More »

Be Brave. Lose the Beige!

A book review of Be Brave. Lose the Beige! Finding Your Sass After Sixty by Liz Kitchens Book reviewed by Barb G. Stars: ***** She Writes Press (2023)Self Help240 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Meet Beige. Beige is reliable, practical, sensible, and… Read More »

Maybe You Should Give Up

A book review of Maybe You Should Give Up: 7 Ways To Get Out of Your Own Way and Take Control of Your Life by Byron Morrison Stars: ***** Morgan James Publishing (2023)Self Help193 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary:… Read More »