Self-help

level: fully accepting one's physical appearance

Priority request: I would say the vast majority of people struggle with this at some point in their lives... Social media seems to have made this whole issue much worse, especially for young people.

BetterHelp online therapy

Priority request: The zoom-culture now has online therapy. And maybe worth contrasting against in-person/office therapy (generically)?

"Nothing ever goes my way"

Request: Sometimes it really feels this way and like God is just out to get me.

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, by Robert M. Sapolsky

"When we worry or experience stress, our body turns on the same physiological responses that an animal's does, but we do not resolve conflict in the same way-through fighting or fleeing. Over time, this activation of a stress response makes us literally sick" -- amazon.

T/F: love for others requires self-love

By request. Is this the correct relationship between the heart (loving others) and thymus (self-love)? That one must first love himself before he can love others?

The Golden Key, by Emmet Fox

It contains just one central thought: “Stop thinking about the difficulty, whatever it is, and think about God instead.”

"Every intervention, every method, every technique is really just as good as the individual who is using them"

Priority request: as stated by Viktor Frankl.

The Seven Day Mental Diet, by Emmet Fox

"throwing out all negativity and thinking only positive thoughts because, as he says, thoughts are things, or they become things. And if you believe that, it follows that everything in your life today is based on past thoughts you had at some point" -- goodreads

The Magic of Believing, by Claude M. Bristol

"Harness the unlimited power of the subconscious mind and make your dreams come true / Protect your thoughts and turn them into achievements / Use "the law of suggestion" to step up your effectiveness in everything you do / Apply the power of your imagination to overcome obstacles" -- goodreads.

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."

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"