Book Recommendations

The Wisdom of Insecurity

Alan Watts is a wonder when it comes to making us think!

You’re probably asking, when looking at the title, ‘how can insecurity be a good thing?’  Well, this book is all about how, by constantly seeking to feel secure we are actually, whilst in the process of striving, making ourselves feel insecure.  Living in the moment with what we have in front of us can seem counter intuitive when we constantly seek that feeling of security or I’ll be happy when…  It may be more money, or a better job.  However, this is not about having nothing to aim for; about not having goals.  It’s about sitting with what is while on your journey; a feeling of peace.  A brilliant read.

Hope and Help for your Nerves by Dr. Claire Weekes

20+ years ago when a friend was suffering terribly with depression, in my desperation to find help for them I rang a psychiatric unit of a hospital. When I spoke to the nurse (you could then), he said that no patient he has ever come across was in a worse state than he prior to becoming a nurse. He simply said “Get them Claire Weekes’ book”. And I did.

In this wonderful book she illustrates so well facing what you fear and leaning into and being with what you feel in order to see it for what it is rather than how we have learned to perceive.

Miracle Morning by Al Hallows

This book, when it’s teachings adopted, turns mornings into a really productive and feel good time.  Having me time in the morning is so important for me and getting myself in the right place for the day I want.  The book I have is ‘6 habits that will transform your life’ but I think it has now been updated to this cover.

The One Thing by Gary Keller

I read this fantastic book a few years ago and I highly recommend it.  It really does put sense to not multitasking and instead do one thing at once.  How being focused on that one thing does in the end mean a lot more done.  I think back to this book when, rather than thinking of the next task, I catch myself being truly in the moment with what I’m doing. It’s possibly one of the most grounding of feelings.

A really simple and obvious book with key advice that few of us take.

Eat the Frog by Brian Tracy

Just a great book – watch the video here.