Welcome to this month’s Aspire Magazine Top 10 Inspirational Books list! You’ll discover inspirational and empowering books, written by women and for women, each dedicated to sharing a universal message of love, hope and self-empowerment. Through their wisdom-filled books, these visionary female authors are illuminating the path for women on the journey of healing and self-discovery. Add these transformational books to your inspired living resource library.
The Desire Factor: How to Embrace Your Materialistic Nature to Reclaim Your Full Spiritual Power by Christy Whitman
Manifesting your desires has never been easier with New York Times bestselling author Christy Whitman’s newest book, The Desire Factor, which offers the tools for you to find happiness, abundance, and success. The Desire Factor proves that desire is the force behind every act of creation, and it is the mechanism through which everything in this boundless spiritual universe is made manifest into physical, tangible form.However, the true gift is not in acquiring our desires; it is the people we become in the process of allowing our desires to move through us. The skills, the strengths, and the character traits we develop in the process of manifesting our desires stay with us always. The Desire Factor unfolds the precise steps for bringing about the manifestation of any desire. Take author Christy Whitman’s advice and learn to lean into prosperity and abundance.
Be You, Only Better: Real-Life Self-Care for Young Adults by Kristi Hugstad
While young adulthood has always been about more than first love, growing independence, and increasing personal freedom, today’s challenges are unprecedented. The results are epidemic levels of depression, PTSD, self-harm, and substance abuse. The science- and experience-backed tools Kristi Hugstad offers in response allow young people to cope in the moment, construct a resilient foundation, and empower the emergence of their optimal self. Each practice — such as journaling, getting enough sleep and exercise, embracing nature, managing time and money, and practicing gratitude, mindfulness, and optimism — is illustrated by the story of a real young person and affirmed by state-of-the-science research.
Becoming an Empowered Empath: How to Clear Energy, Set Boundaries & Embody Your Intuition by Wendy De Rosa
Empaths deeply feel the emotions, needs, and pains of those around them, from individuals and communities to the world itself. But this gift can feel overwhelming when they take on the energy and experiences of others as their own. This oversensitivity can lead to mental fog, chronic illness, emotional issues, and spiritual blocks. Wendy De Rosa, a preeminent and pioneering expert on this subject, guides readers through a step-by-step process of learning to stop taking on other people’s energy, creating and maintaining their own energetic boundaries, and resetting their emotional center. Her techniques include the embodied use of intuition as well as grounding, understanding, and working through trauma and wounds.
The Mandala Guidebook: How to Draw, Paint and Color Expressive Mandala Art by Kathryn Costa
Relax, create and connect with mandala art! Do you love coloring mandalas? You're not alone! Adult coloring books are gaining in popularity every day. Do you want to learn how to draw and color your own mandalas? In The Mandala Guidebook, Kathryn Costa shows you how with easy instructions perfect for the beginner. You'll find a wide range of projects, each with beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions covering more design styles and artistic mediums than any other book out there.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
The instant New York Times bestseller. End the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself. Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others? Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, and one of the most influential therapists on Instagram Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world. In a relatable and inclusive tone, Set Boundaries, Find Peace presents simple-yet-powerful ways to establish healthy boundaries in all aspects of life.
Let Go of the Guilt: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Take Back Your Joy by Valorie Burton
Break Your Guilt Habit! In Let Go of the Guilt, life coach and bestselling author Valorie Burton teaches you a simple, but profound method that will free you from what she calls the “false guilt” that is so common today.
As you peel back the layers, you’ll feel the burden lift. And that’s when you make room for your authentic self and the joyful life that is possible for you. Through her signature self-coaching process, powerful questions, and practical research, she shows you how to: recognize and overcome the five thought patterns of guilt, break the surprising habit that tempts you to subconsciously choose guilt over joy, stop guilt from sneaking its way into your everyday decisions and interactions, flip those guilt trips so you can keep others from manipulating you, and stop setting yourself up for stress, anxiety and obligation, and instead set yourself for a life of joy and freedom
Valorie’s journaling questions and research-based process will shift your perspective, give you clarity and courage, and equip you with a plan of action to let go of the guilt for good.
Coffee Self-Talk: 5 Minutes a Day to Start Living Your Magical Life by Kristen Helmstetter
Coffee Self-Talk is a powerful, life-changing routine that takes only 5 minutes a day. What if you could wake up every morning feeling more incredible than ever before… in 5 minutes? Coffee Self-Talk transforms your life by boosting your self-esteem, filling you with happiness, and helping you attract the magical life you dream of living. And, very importantly, it creates feelings of wholeness and worthiness. All this, with your next cup of coffee. Author Kristen Helmstetter shares how she used the techniques in this book to find the man of her dreams and travel the world as a romance author!
Coffee Self-Talk is the super easy, 5-minute program to rewire your brain and help you attain any goals, whether they’re for glittering happiness, shining self-esteem, superior health, money, tranquil peace of mind, or unstoppable grit.
Hormone Repair Manual: Every Woman's Guide to Healthy Hormones After 40 by Lara Briden, ND
"The book my patients have been waiting for." Dr. Peta Wright, gynecologist and women's health advocate Hormone Repair Manual is a practical guide to feeling better in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. It explains how to navigate the change of perimenopause and relieve symptoms with natural treatments such as diet, nutritional supplements, and bioidentical hormone therapy.
Written by best-selling author and naturopathic doctor, Lara Briden, the book is backed by evidence-based research and real-world patient stories.
Light on the Other Side of Divorce: Discovering the New You by Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First.: 10 Questions to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level by Laura Tremaine
Part memoir and part guidebook, Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First, is the invitation you've been waiting for to show up with your whole self and discover the intimate, meaningful relationships you long for.
In spite of the hyper-connected culture we live in today, women still feel shamed for oversharing and being publicly vulnerable. And no matter how many friends we seem to have, many of us are still desperately lonely.
Laura Tremaine says it's time for something better. Openness and vulnerability are the foundation for human growth and healthy relationships, and it all starts when we share our stuff, the nitty-gritty daily details about ourselves with others. Laura has led the way in her personal life with her popular blog and podcast, and now with lighthearted self-awareness, a sensitivity to the important things in life, and compelling storytelling, Laura gives you the tools to build and deepen the conversations happening in your life. Each chapter offers intriguing and reflective questions that will reveal unique details and stories you've never thought to tell and will guide you into cultivating the authentic connection with others that only comes from sharing yourself.
