Self-Help
February 2025
New & Noteworthy
How to Let Things Go: 99 Tips From a Zen Buddhist Monk to Relinquish Control and Free Yourself Up for What Matters
by Shunmyo Masuno

An internationally bestselling Buddhist monk offers practical tips and techniques to abandon the futile pursuit of control, teaching readers to embrace calm, focus and well-being amid the relentless demands of modern life and the constant scrolling of social media.
Iron Hope: Lessons Learned From Conquering the Impossible
by James Lawrence

The “Iron Cowboy” known for his endurance racing shares how to develop unshakable mental strength by building consistency through small, repeated promises, revealing how an ordinary person can achieve extraordinary goals through relentless perseverance and mindset. 
Perfect is Boring (and it Tastes Like Kale): Finding Belonging and Purpose Without Changing Who You Are
by Jess Johnston

In Perfect is Boring (and It Tastes Like Kale), Jess reminds readers that no one's living a perfect life, and there's a powerful interpersonal connection that happens when we're real about it. Maybe some people are cut out for perfectionism. For the rest of us, the secret to living a full and connected life is finding the courage to show up as our real selves and stop participating in our own loneliness. With honesty, heart, and humor, Johnston shares the lessons she's learning (and relearning) about cultivating an authentic life.
How to Winter: Harnessing Your Mindset to Embrace All Seasons of Life
by Kari Leibowitz

Psychologist and winter expert Kari Leibowitz's How to Winter uses mindset science to help readers embrace winter as a season to be enjoyed, not endured — and in turn, learn powerful lessons that can impact our mental wellbeing throughout the year. Inspired by the latest research as well as those who find warmth and joy in winter's extremes, How to Winter provides readers with concrete tools for making winter wonderful wherever they live, and in the process harnessing the power of small mindset changes with big impact, for every season of life.
"Meditation Looks Good On You!"
Complete Yoga: A Step-by-Step Guide to Yoga and Meditation from Getting Started to Advanced Techniques
by Judy Smith

This is an ideal introduction to yoga for everyone, written and presented by experts. The philosophy and benefits of Iyengar yoga are clearly explained and there is advice on how to begin and what equipment is needed. The asanas, or postures, are grouped into type for ease of reference, and are tailored for the beginner and those at intermediate level, and includes a special section on asanas for specific ailments such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and anxiety. A chapter on making yoga enjoyable and stimulating for children is also included, with fun animal poses. A comprehensive guide to meditation practice and techniques is also featured. This practical yoga course is a concise instructional guide to help yoga and meditation become part of your life.
The Blooming of a Lotus: The Essential Guided Meditations for Mindfulness, Healing, and Transformation
by Thich Nhat Hanh

In this revised edition of The Blooming of a Lotus, one of the world's great meditation teachers offers an expanded collection of exercises for practicing mindfulness meditation that will bring both beginning and experienced practitioners into closer touch with their bodies, their inner selves, their families, and the world.
The Gift of Presence: A Mindfulness Guide for Women
by Caroline Welch

This practical, user-friendly guide, written by the co-founder and CEO of the Mindsight Institute, helps women de-stress and cultivate inner peace through mindfulness.
Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
by Jay Shetty

The host of the popular On Purpose podcast draws on the wisdom he learned as a monk and social-media influencer to outline practical steps that can help readers reduce anxiety and find greater life purpose. 
Abundance: The Inner Path to Wealth
by Deepak Chopra

The New York Times best-selling author returns with a guide on how to forge an inner path to abundance, tap into a deeper sense of awareness and become an agent of change in your life. 
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