Self-help

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, by Peter Attia

Priority request. "A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert" -- amazon.

How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie

Over 30 million copies have been sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling books of all time -- wikipedia.

meditation for self-acceptance

By request. "This short guided meditation practice will help acknowledge and accept who you are, and become comfortable with your inner self" -- video.

Calm meditation app

"Our app puts the tools to feel better in your back pocket, with personalized content to manage stress and anxiety, get better sleep, and feel more present in your life. Relax your mind, and wake up as the person you want to be."

saving money for retirement

Priority request: Practical common sense? Or is it trying to control the future?

CalmDownMind.com

Request: A large collection of free-to-access articles offering spiritual guidance on a broad list of topics.

The Space Between: The Point of Connection, by Harville Hendrix

"It is in understanding that there is a Space Between two people, and how those two people learn to care for the Space Between determines the quality of their relationship. And the quality of their relationship determines the quality of their lives"

"Whatever my defects or imperfections, I accept myself unreservedly and completely"

Request: It's from Nathaniel Branden's book "Six Pillars of Self Esteem". He advises one to look in the mirror and say this to themselves very slowly in order to improve self esteem.

The Nature Fix, by Florence Williams

Priority request. "Williams investigates the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health, and creativity. Delving into completely new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and ultimately strengthen our relationships"

therapeutic journaling

Priority request. An "internal process of using the written word to express the full range of emotions, reactions and perceptions we have related to difficult, upsetting, or traumatic life events" -- see PDF

Opening Up by Writing It Down, by James W. Pennebaker

"Expressing painful emotions is hard--yet it can actually improve our mental and physical health" -- amazon

statement: thinking about mistakes is unproductive

Request: Sometimes I’ll do something less-than admirable and beat myself up for it. Is it wise to consider how to improve, or is that a waste of time?

"sometimes you've got to break an internal rule just to see if it's real"

Courageous reality-testing or intra-psychic rebellion? Yes.

How To Love Yourself, by Teal Swan

Request: previously published as Shadows Before Dawn. Is it legit? I know that Teal calibrates below 195, but maybe some of her stuff is worth something - what is its LoC?

laughter therapy

Priority request: We all love a good laugh... Doc says it recontextualizes things. Wondering how it calibrates relative to letting go and other methods... wondering when it’s used intentionally as a spiritual method to release negativity if it calibrates any differently.