The affirmations, quotes, and ideas in this book are a perfect set of tools to incorporate positive thoughts daily, which helps build optimistic ways of thinking. Author Becca Anderson is a strong advocate for believing in yourself and loving yourself more each and every day. These are habits that can be reinforced by practices such as journaling, creating your own affirmations, and talking to yourself positively. This book works well for people no matter how busy they are, with ideas and affirmations that are easy to use, easy to think about, easy to make a regular daily habit. View this book on Amazon!
Congress to declared a National Random Acts of Kindness Week in February 1995! The inspiration for the kindness movement, Random Acts of Kindness is an antidote for a weary world. I liked its book for the true stories and quotes, as well as the suggestions for how readers can live more compassionately. You don't have to do great things to spread kindness - sometimes the smallest acts end up meaning the most.View this book on Amazon!
The bond shared between girlfriends is like no other. Whether the friendship is decades old or just beginning, we share a unique, loving relationship with these women, a connection wholly different even from what we share with husbands or boyfriends. This book is a great book to give to a female friend, as a powerful reminder of love and joy that comes with a family friendship. View this book on Amazon!
Living a Loved Life: Awakening Wisdom Through Stories of Inspiration, Challenge and Possibility by Dawna Markova, Ph.D
Discover your inner wisdom with Dawna Markova and Living a Loved Life, an inspiring and evocative book that will remind you that the key to living a life you love is found hidden in the stories you tell. Instead of hugs, Dawna Markova's midwife grandmother used to kiss the unique marks at the very end of her fingertips, calling them “promise prints.” I loved this collection of stories, which were inspiring and positive, and a great read on days when I was feeling burned out. View this book on Amazon!
365 Days of Love by Daphne Rose Kingma
Daphne Rose Kingma provides daily meditations for each day of the year, perfect for starting or finishing our days. I haven't read all of it, because it's designed just to be used a little each day, but the ones I have read are great meditations that are positive, encouraging, and supportive. View this book on Amazon!
The “I Love You” Book: More Than 500 Ways to Show the Ones You Love That You Care by Cynthia MacGregor and Vic Bobb
Saying “I love you” is not always easy. If you need ideas, The “I Love You” Book is filled with suggestions for activities, gifts, and projects. This book contains over 500 ways to show your loved ones how much you care. Obviously not every option will be appropriate for every relationship, but with 500 ideas you're sure to find something you haven't thought of yet! View this book on Amazon!
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Attitudes of Gratitude in Love: Creating More Joy in Your Relationship by M.J. Ryan
In her characteristically down-to-earth style, author M.J. Ryan helps readers use the practice of gratitude to get back in touch with why they fell in love in the first place and deepen the love between partners, no matter how long they've been together. View this book on Amazon!
Women’s Studies scholar Becca Anderson, author of the bestseller Badass Affirmations, has gathered wisdom from a chorus of fabulous femmes for this one-of-a-kind advice book. From housewives to Hollywood starlets, from standup comedians to startup entrepreneurs, from feminists to Facebook queens, these badass women offer unvarnished and unabashed opinions about love, life, men, and sex. This delightfully dishy gathering of gal pals is like having a heart-to-heart with 200 of your closest friends. View this book on Amazon!
Is it really possible to free your heart and mind from the emotional wounds of the past? Are anger, pain, and suffering blocking you from the love and happiness your desire? Whatever the cause of your heartbreak, it is never too early or too late to courageously forgive and let go. In Heart Healing, author Susyn Reeve expertly guides you to put compassion and unconditional love into action in practical, easy, and lasting ways.View this book on Amazon!
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u & i: A Love Letter in Illustrated Poetry by Michael Hall
The illustrated poetry of u & i begins with a physical attraction that blossoms into a full-blown love affair. i imagines a marriage with u that includes world travel, children, and the joy of watching the kids grow. But things don’t go quite as planned. u & i offers a comforting and realistic perspective on marriage. It takes you through the ups and downs of a long-term relationship in a whimsical, raw, and creative way. As a gift to your sweetheart or newlyweds on their first Valentine’s Day, u & i is a reassuring glimpse of the enduring spark of love. View this book on Amazon!
We never know how much time we have left with our loved ones. If there’s someone you care about deeply―a parent, grandparent, child, friend, colleague, teacher, or neighbor―don’t wait to express how you feel. Say It Now shows you how to put your feelings into words―and actions, too. From activities that take just a minute to love letters, joy jars, tribute videos, surprise parties, and more, this book helps you celebrate the most important people in your life in the best ways. View this book on Amazon!
Depression and anxiety are topics that can be uncomfortable to talk about, but that doesn’t mean they should be avoided. If anything, it means we need to be more aware and have more conversations about them. With the help of her adorable illustrations, art blogger Kate Allan, author and illustrator of the bestselling book You Can Do All Things, urges us to be mindful of our mentality. Kate Allan’s creative journal meets us where we are―in the midst of the feelings that say we’re not enough, we can’t handle this life, we won’t make it. Her whimsical art and simple words lift trampled spirits and combat thoughts that lead us to believe our weirdness makes us weak. Instead, we are encouraged to love ourselves exactly as we are. View this book on Amazon!
Is there anything more likely to make you laugh and put a smile on your face than the innocent and funny remark of a child? The Danes have a word for the feeling of happy delight that you get from simple things in life, such as the funny things kids say: hygge. I'm So Full of Happy Today is a heartwarming collection of the remarkably observant, funny and wise things said by children. These playful, sometimes tongue-in-cheek tales straight from the minds and mouths of kids will have you learning, laughing, and sharing the love long after you’ve turned the last page. View this book on Amazon!
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