Corrie's Bookshelf
Don't Believe Everything You Think
Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen is a guide to understanding how our thoughts shape our reality—and how we can break free from limiting beliefs. The book challenges the idea that we have to believe every thought that enters our mind, emphasizing that overthinking and negative self-talk are often the root of unnecessary suffering. Nguyen explains that clarity, peace, and happiness come naturally when we stop attaching to unhelpful thoughts. Through mindfulness and self-awareness, the book encourages readers to step back from their mental noise, shift their perspective, and reclaim control over their thinking.
The Habit Change Revolution
The Habit Revolution by Dr. Gina Cleo explores the science of habit formation and how small, consistent changes can lead to lasting transformation. Through real-life examples and research-backed techniques, Dr. Cleo breaks down the psychology behind habits explaining why they form, how they stick, and how they can be rewired.
Attached
Attached by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller is a practical and insightful guide to understanding attachment styles and how they shape our relationships. The book explains the three main attachment styles—secure, anxious, and avoidant—and how they influence the way we connect with others. Using psychology and real-life examples, Attached helps readers recognize their own attachment style, understand their partner’s behavior, and improve their relationships through better communication and self-awareness. Whether you're dating, in a long-term relationship, or simply curious about attachment theory, this book offers useful tools to build healthier and more fulfilling connections.
The 5 Love Languages
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman is a heartwarming and practical guide to understanding how people express and receive love. Chapman explains that everyone has a primary "love language"—Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, or Physical Touch—that makes them feel most loved and appreciated. The book helps readers identify their own love language and their partner’s, offering simple yet powerful ways to strengthen relationships. Whether you're in a romantic relationship, a friendship, or looking to improve family connections, The 5 Love Languages provides valuable insights for creating deeper, more meaningful bonds.
Getting the Love You Want
Getting the Love You Want is a powerful relationship guide that explores how our childhood experiences shape our romantic connections. Harville Hendrix introduces Imago Therapy, a method that helps couples understand their unconscious relationship patterns and heal past wounds through conscious communication. The book offers practical exercises to deepen emotional intimacy, reduce conflict, and create a more loving, fulfilling partnership. Whether you're in a new relationship or a long-term one, Getting the Love You Want provides tools to build a deeper and more connected love.
Flow
Flow: The Psychology of Happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi explores the concept of flow, a state of deep focus and enjoyment where people feel fully immersed in an activity. Csikszentmihalyi explains that true happiness comes not from external rewards but from engaging in meaningful, challenging experiences that match our skills. The book provides insights into how we can create more flow in our daily lives—whether at work, in hobbies, or in relationships—to increase fulfillment and well-being. With a mix of psychology, research, and real-world examples, Flow is a guide to finding joy and purpose through deep engagement in what we do.
Blue Mind
Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols explores the powerful connection between water and human well-being. The book delves into how being near, in, on, or under water can reduce stress, enhance creativity, improve mental health, and even deepen our sense of happiness. Combining neuroscience, psychology, and personal stories, Nichols explains why we feel calm and inspired by oceans, lakes, rivers, and even baths or pools. Blue Mind is a fascinating look at the science behind water’s therapeutic effects and offers insights into how we can harness this connection to lead healthier, more balanced lives.