By: Dominica Morris

2020 definitely had its ups and downs and my anxiety levels have been going through the roof. It was a good year for me and my family, but when I looked at the news and world events my anxiety went through the roof. At one point I had to completely disconnect from social media for a while because I could hardly sleep and eat. I knew this wasn’t healthy, so I decided to take the time to focus on me and my self-development. Books seemed like the best option to disconnect and it’s been truly helpful. Since I’ve seen how powerful it is to disconnect from the internet and to focus on my self-development, I’ve decided to start out the new year in the same way. My goal is to make this new year a time for me to grow mentally, spiritually, financially, and physically. The main focus will be on my overall wellbeing. So, I’ve decided to make a list of books that I would like to read for the new year, to start focusing on my health and growth. I’m sharing these books with you today because I feel that they might help you too.

 Breathing Book

by Donna Fahri

We can all agree that 2020 has been a tough and stressful year, and while we can exercise the stress away we can’t always find the time to hit our yoga mat or go for a run. This is where breath work and breathing exercises can come in handy. Internationally renowned yoga instructor Donna Fahri has created this simple yet practical guide that teaches how to use proper breathing techniques to help improve our physical and mental health. Not only can these breathing exercises help ease stress, but they can also reduce chronic pain, improve insomnia, asthma and various other health conditions.

 Wanderlust

by Jeff Krasno

Named after the iconic international festival the Wanderlust book seeks to educate their readers on how to lead a yogi lifestyle. With the focus of yoga being a way of life that is to be nurtured by eating well, caring for nature, and dedicating time to help others. It features essays from various yogis and health/wellness experts that want to teach the wisdom of what yoga is on and off of the mat. New and old yogis alike will love this book, as its positive message is a reminder that in order to lead a healthy lifestyle we need to look beyond exercise and dieting.

 Buddhist Bootcamp

by Timber Hawkeye

I’ve already read this book and absolutely loved it, and even though I’ve finished it it’s a book that I will continue to refer back to on my journey of selfcare and self-development. Each chapter in the book is only a page long, and they can be read in any order and read like a journal entry. Each story offers mindfulness enhancing techniques that anyone can easily add to their day to lives. Timber writes in a relatable and conversational way that keeps you glued to the pages. I immediately felt inspired and happy reading this book and will continue to refer to it throughout my life.

 Raise Your Vibration

by Kyle Gray

My goal for the new year is to work on my spiritual connection to God and the universe. My goal is to become more spiritual and intuitive. In Raise Your Vibration Kyle Gray explains 111 essential practices that help his readers raise their vibration and deepen their connection to the Divine. My goal is to work on my spiritual connection to God, the universe and the earth around me. I will be starting the new year doing one of his exercises each day.

 Women Who Run with the Wolves

by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes

In Women Who Run with the Wolves Dr. Estes exposes her readers to stories of strong women, each story is rich in culture, myths, fairy tales that help women reconnect with their fierce instinctual nature. This book has been on my reading list for years. I somehow never got to reading it, but I believe everything has its divine timing and maybe now is the time that I need to connect with these empowering stories in this book.

 Plant Over Processed

by Andrea Hannemann

Guys, I’ve been so excited to get my hands on this book and it’s finally out on the shelves. I’ve been following vegan chef and blogger Earthy Andy for years now, and have enjoyed all of her easy fresh, and healthy vegan recipes. So, when I found out that she was working on a book I couldn’t contain my excitement. This book is perfect for my family since we eat mainly vegetarian meals but are looking into more healthy vegan options. Even if you’re not vegan, the recipes in this book are perfect for all who want to eat a more wholesome plant-based diet.

 Sacred Woman

by Queen Afua

 This book has been in my Amazon cart for a while now. I’m not really sure why I haven’t gotten it yet, but it could be that I just wasn’t ready for it yet. In the Sacred Woman, the reader will learn to find their mission and mantle as Sacred-Women to heal ourselves. This healing will be done by healthy eating, meditation, and affirmations.

Think and Grow Rich

by Napoleon Hill

My goal this year is to work on my career development and fully work for myself. I’ve been able to work from home over the past year and I love doing that, but I’ve also been doubting myself and wondering if I can make money completely on my own. I’m excited to read this book. It’s really a must read for anybody who’s working to become financially independent. Whether you’re starting your business, have owned your business for a while, or work for an employer this book can help teach you how to become financially secure.

Green Witch

by Arin

I love drinking herbal teas. Especially chamomile and lavender tea for stress and headache relief. I always feel instantly at peace after drinking a warm cup of tea. So naturally I wanted to learn more about various medicinal herbs that can help me with other health related issues. After much research Green Witch kept coming up as the go-to book, so now it’s sitting on my shelf ready for me to read. My goal is to start growing my own herbs and spices, so this book will most definitely come in handy.

A Mindful Year

by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh & Dr. Seth J. Gillihan

While I’ve been working on my own mindfulness practice for a few years now, I still need gentle reminders every day to be present and stay in the moment. This book not only was written by two experts in the behavioral health field, who understand how important it is to quiet the mind and to mindfully reflect on what is most important in our lives. It provides inspiration, gentle reminders, and practical ways that we can include mindfulness into our day to day life.