The Recent Reading List

 After several years away from consistent reading (grad school killed the pleasure from reading), I've gotten back into the habit the past couple of years. A more consistent time to read has been extremely helpful, as well as setting aside chunks of time to make progress on longer books. Here are some recent reads:

The Tao of Bipolar

I know this is bipolar disorder focused, but I strongly feel it's relevant to make mental health conditions. It completely reframed how I looked at mindfulness, and was the beginning of making that into a new habit (which has been super helpful).

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking (x)

I found this to be a useful overview of introversion, as well as some related topics.

Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion (x)

I read this book over winter break, mostly on the plane. I liked that it had concrete examples of things to do to improve depression and mental health.

This Book Won't Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment (x)

Its title is a little misleading, because it talks about contentment. It's similar but different to happiness. I found the book helpful.

 How to Be Yourself: Quiet your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety (x)

This book had a mix of storytelling from the author's practice and practical tips and steps to take in combating social anxiety.

Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism, and Kindness Can Help you Live to 100 (x)

I liked the end of chapter summaries in this book.

As you can see, a lot of my books are self help. Ok, all the ones listed here are self help of a sort. I do read other things, like I've read a history book recently, and I've read a log of books about combating racism. I'm not on Goodreads, but I do use StoryGraph. I'm on there as my first name last name (one word), so if you know me, say hi.