Recommended reading

There are literally thousands of books available that claim to help you overcome major life transitions and personal, physical and mental issues. I have listed and reviewed some of those that I believe to be a really useful resource for anyone wishing to improve the way they think and ultimately behave. I will continue to update this list. However, should you be looking for book about a particular issue then e-mail me as I may be able to recommend a book to meet your particular needs.

'Learned Optimism. How to Change Your Mind and Your Life' by Martin Seligman

This book gives a practical way to overcome pessimism and hopelessness with clear explanations on how to change your mental thinking.

'Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway. How To Change Your Fear and Indecision Into Confidence and Action' by Susan Jeffers

Susan Jeffers has helped millions of people to overcome their fears and heal the pain in their lives. Whatever your anxieties this book will give you the insight and tools to vastly improve your ability to handle any given situation. You will learn to live your life the way you want - so you can move from a place of pain, paralysis and depression to one of power, energy and enthusiasm.

'Embracing Uncertainty' by Susan Jeffers

Life is full of uncertainty. Instead of wishing things were different or hoping that things will go the way you want them to, Susan Jeffers suggests you detach yourself from your expectations and disappointments and just trust that whatever is happening is all ultimately for the best. There are strategies in this book which will help the reader deal more effectively with the challenges that uncertainty can bring.

'How To Lift Depression. The Human Givens Approach' by Joe Griffin and Ivan Tyrrell

I believe this book to be one of the most helpful books available to help us understand and lift depression. It provides practical solutions and clear guidelines without 'psychobabble', false sentiment or academic jargon and shatters some of the many myths surrounding mental illness.

'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff' by Richard Carlson

This classic and popular book shows you how to stop letting the little things in life cause you anxiety and stress. It will help the reader put things into perspective and suggests simple strategies for living a more peaceful and fulfilled life encouraging the reader to trust their intuition so that each day is lived as if it might be their last.

'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen Covey

This best seller is recognised by many to be one of the most influential books in personal development ever written. It presents the reader with a holistic, integrated and principle focused approach to solving both personal and professional challenges. It provides a step-by-step framework for living a life based on some fundamental natural laws and helps you gain insight into how you can adapt to changes in your life in a positive and powerful way.