Good Books Recommended by Jennifer
Some Really Great Books
To Love Is To Be Happy With
Introduces a simple system of inquiry called the Option Process. He presents many actual
dialogues using the process with a variety of individuals with serious challenges.
Emotional Options
Offers a combination of short thought exercises and useful anecdotes, which provide an
excellent introduction to the Option Method.
Re-create Your Life: Transforming Yourself and Your WorldExplains how people can quickly and permanently eliminate the beliefs that are responsible for virtually all of their undesirable behavior and emotions. When the negative beliefs are eliminated, people are able to thrive.
Personal Growth
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain ScienceAnyone who thinks we cannot change must read this book. The brain is not static, it can change. Your personal power to change finally gains scientific credibility.
Radical Honesty: How to Transform Your Life by Telling The Truth
This in-your-face book about lying will make some people uncomfortable. Probably why I liked it so much. (Read article about this book from the archives.)
Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your LifeNot too many "life changing" books come along, but this book was definitely one. Whether you're a pessimist or an optimist, this book can improve your life. Read this book.
What To Say When You Talk To YourselfTeaches us that we literally become what we think and tell ourselves. It gives examples of how to change your self-talk that ultimately changes your programming.
The Power of Your Subconscious MindVery well written, easy to read, full of useful information that if absorbed and followed, will help in every facet of your life.
Self-Knowledge
Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality TypeFor individuals seeking career guidance, this is one of the best books out there for incorporating the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator for personality into career exploration.
Who Are You? 101 Ways of Seeing YourselfGreat book in regards to understanding yourself. Covers topics range from body type, hand shape, dominant personalities, astrology, to aptitude tests.
Discover What You're Best AtThis book is to test your business, clerical, logic, mechanical, numbers, and social aptitude. I would recommend it to anyone not sure about what direction their career should take them.
Personality PlusCovers the four personality temperaments and helps you to understand how we are different from others, and how we can understand the differences.
I Can Do Anything, If Only I Knew What It WasThis book has exercises to help you figure out what you really want in life.
Learn About Happiness
Happiness Is A ChoiceI personally feel this book should be required reading from kindergarden through college. It shows how we as a society support unhappiness and gives us a fresh perspective on who truly holds the reins of control in our lives.
How We Choose To Be HappyCombines personal narratives with scientific research, reveals the nine choices that truly happy people make -- and explains how principles like accountability, appreciation and truthfulness increases joy.
