Carl Gustav Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, has forever left his indelible mark on the field of psychology. His concepts of the collective unconscious, archetypes, synchronicity, and analytical psychology continue to permeate psychology, philosophy, literature, and, more recently, personal…
The Five Agreements is a spiritual self-help book written by Don Miguel Ruiz and his son Jose Ruiz, which builds upon the teachings of the popular book, The Four Agreements. The Five Agreements provide a guide for personal freedom and…
Is human nature one of kindness and cooperation? This is a question that has been debated for centuries, with some arguing that humans are inherently selfish and aggressive, while others believe that we are fundamentally good. In his book “Human…
‘Meditations’ is a collection of personal writings by the Stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, who lived almost 2,000 years ago. Despite Marcus Aurelius’ power and wealth, he lived a simple and disciplined life, and his book reflects a…
Four Thousand Weeks is the number of weeks of the average human life span (around 80 years). With this in mind, the author, Oliver Burkeman, spent years attempting to optimise his time, but he realised that his efforts were futile.…
Death is an inevitable part of life, and as we approach the end of our lives, we often reflect on our choices and experiences. Bronnie Ware, an Australian palliative care nurse, worked with patients during their final days and recorded…
William B. Irvine’s book ‘A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy’ is, in my opinion, a great book for providing readers with a modern interpretation of Stoicism and its practical applications. As we explore some…
If I were to pick out just one book that has had the biggest impact on me personally, it would be Viktor Frankl’s, ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’. Published in 1946, this timeless classic provides invaluable insight into many of life’s…
If you follow me on social media, you may already know that I have recently published a book called ‘Musings of a Practical Optimist’. But for those who may have missed my previous post, I wanted to take a moment…
The book, The Body Keeps the Score (2014), delves into the devastating impact of trauma on an individual’s life and its far-reaching effects on those around them. The author, Bessel van der Kolk, MD, is a highly-regarded physician, researcher, and…