🧘 Emotional Regulation

Books exploring the science and practice of managing difficult emotions, from cognitive strategies to somatic techniques. Readers come here seeking tools to navigate overwhelm, anxiety, and reactivity with greater steadiness.

The Way Forward

by Yung Pueblo • 2023

A poet's map for turning past wounds into boundaries, self-love, and a steadier mind.

4.37

6k+

🩹 Personal Healing 🔍 Inner Work 🧘 Mindfulness Practice 🚧 Boundary Setting 💗 Self-Compassion

The Way Forward

A poet's map for turning past wounds into boundaries, self-love, and a steadier mind.

by Yung Pueblo 2023

4.37

6k+ ratings

🩹 Personal Healing 🔍 Inner Work 🧘 Mindfulness Practice 🚧 Boundary Setting 💗 Self-Compassion

The Attachment Theory Workbook

by Annie Chen • 2019

Identify your attachment style, interrupt its traps, and practice your way to secure relationships.

4.15

736

🧩 Attachment Theory 📝 Workbook ❤️ Relationship Skills 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Adult Attachment 💖 Self-Compassion

The Attachment Theory Workbook

Identify your attachment style, interrupt its traps, and practice your way to secure relationships.

by Annie Chen 2019

4.15

736 ratings

🧩 Attachment Theory 📝 Workbook ❤️ Relationship Skills 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Adult Attachment 💖 Self-Compassion

Brain Talk

by David Schnarch • 2018

Wanting your partner again starts with being more yourself. A couples therapist shows why.

4.2

137

💍 Marriage Counseling 🔥 Sexual Intimacy 💫 Sexual Desire 💬 Sexual Communication 🧘 Mindful Sex

Brain Talk

Wanting your partner again starts with being more yourself. A couples therapist shows why.

by David Schnarch 2018

4.2

137 ratings

💍 Marriage Counseling 🔥 Sexual Intimacy 💫 Sexual Desire 💬 Sexual Communication 🧘 Mindful Sex

10% Happier

by Dan Harris • 2014

A skeptical journalist's case for meditation: a 10% happiness gain with no mysticism required.

3.91

116k+

🧘 Secular Mindfulness 🗣️ Inner Critic 🧠 Neuroplasticity 🪞 Ego Management 💗 Compassion Practice

10% Happier

A skeptical journalist's case for meditation: a 10% happiness gain with no mysticism required.

by Dan Harris 2014

3.91

116k+ ratings

🧘 Secular Mindfulness 🗣️ Inner Critic 🧠 Neuroplasticity 🪞 Ego Management 💗 Compassion Practice

Inside the Investor's Brain

by Richard L. Peterson • 2007

Your brain is a catastrophic investor. Here is the neuroscience to override it.

3.81

📉 Behavioral Finance 🧠 Investing Psychology 🔬 Neuroeconomics 🧩 Cognitive Biases ⚠️ Risk Perception

Inside the Investor's Brain

Your brain is a catastrophic investor. Here is the neuroscience to override it.

by Richard L. Peterson 2007

3.81

84 ratings

📉 Behavioral Finance 🧠 Investing Psychology 🔬 Neuroeconomics 🧩 Cognitive Biases ⚠️ Risk Perception

Energy Rising

by Julia Digangi • 2023

Bad feelings aren't bugs: they're conserved brain energy pointing toward what you actually want.

4.36

296

🔬 Neuroscience Of Emotion 🧭 Neuroleadership 💪 Discomfort Tolerance 🪤 Self-Sabotage 🎭 People Pleasers

Energy Rising

Bad feelings aren't bugs: they're conserved brain energy pointing toward what you actually want.

by Julia Digangi 2023

4.36

296 ratings

🔬 Neuroscience Of Emotion 🧭 Neuroleadership 💪 Discomfort Tolerance 🪤 Self-Sabotage 🎭 People Pleasers

The Power of Showing Up

by Daniel J. Siegel • 2020

A child's future depends less on discipline or education than on a parent's consistent presence.

4.27

6k+

🔗 Attachment Theory 🛡️ Secure Attachment 🧠 Neuroscience Of Parenting 🔄 Breaking Parenting Cycles 🧘 Mindful Parenting

The Power of Showing Up

A child's future depends less on discipline or education than on a parent's consistent presence.

by Daniel J. Siegel 2020

4.27

6k+ ratings

🔗 Attachment Theory 🛡️ Secure Attachment 🧠 Neuroscience Of Parenting 🔄 Breaking Parenting Cycles 🧘 Mindful Parenting

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

by Donald J. Robertson • 2019

A Roman emperor's mental tools: Stoic techniques for emotional resilience that work today.

4.34

15k+

🏛️ Modern Stoicism ⚒️ Practical Philosophy 🧠 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 😤 Anger Management 💀 Facing Mortality

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

A Roman emperor's mental tools: Stoic techniques for emotional resilience that work today.

by Donald J. Robertson 2019

4.34

15k+ ratings

🏛️ Modern Stoicism ⚒️ Practical Philosophy 🧠 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 😤 Anger Management 💀 Facing Mortality

Brainstorm

by Daniel J. Siegel • 2011

The teen brain isn't broken, just remodeling. Those maddening traits are the keys to adult vitality.

3.89

5k+

🧠 Adolescent Development 💬 Teen Parenting 🔬 Brain Development 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🔗 Attachment Theory

Brainstorm

The teen brain isn't broken, just remodeling. Those maddening traits are the keys to adult vitality.

by Daniel J. Siegel 2011

3.89

5k+ ratings

🧠 Adolescent Development 💬 Teen Parenting 🔬 Brain Development 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🔗 Attachment Theory

Bending Reality

by Victoria Song • 2021

Your body vetoes every goal your mind sets. The fix is not more mindset work.

4.52

686

🚀 Startup Mindset 🧘 Somatic Therapy ⚡ Nervous System ✨ Manifestation 📈 High Performance

Bending Reality

Your body vetoes every goal your mind sets. The fix is not more mindset work.

by Victoria Song 2021

4.52

686 ratings

🚀 Startup Mindset 🧘 Somatic Therapy ⚡ Nervous System ✨ Manifestation 📈 High Performance

The Mental Toughness Handbook

by Damon Zahariades • 2020

Mental toughness is a trainable skill, not an inborn trait. Here is the practical training regimen.

3.94

2k+

🧱 Mental Resilience 🔄 Failure Reframing ⚙️ Self-Discipline 💬 Positive Self-Talk 😌 Stress Management

The Mental Toughness Handbook

Mental toughness is a trainable skill, not an inborn trait. Here is the practical training regimen.

by Damon Zahariades 2020

3.94

2k+ ratings

🧱 Mental Resilience 🔄 Failure Reframing ⚙️ Self-Discipline 💬 Positive Self-Talk 😌 Stress Management

The Explosive Child

by Ross W. Greene • 1998

Some kids explode not from defiance but from missing skills. Here is how to help.

4.16

14k+

🌪️ Challenging Children 🤝 Collaborative Problem-Solving 💬 Parent-Child Communication 📋 Proactive Parenting 💚 Non-Punitive Discipline

The Explosive Child

Some kids explode not from defiance but from missing skills. Here is how to help.

by Ross W. Greene 1998

4.16

14k+ ratings

🌪️ Challenging Children 🤝 Collaborative Problem-Solving 💬 Parent-Child Communication 📋 Proactive Parenting 💚 Non-Punitive Discipline

In an Unspoken Voice

by Peter A. Levine • 2010

The body stores trauma the mind forgets. Its subtle trembling is the path to release.

4.34

3k+

🧘 Somatic Therapy 🧠 Nervous System Healing 👁️ Body Awareness 🔍 Mindfulness For Trauma 🐒 Evolutionary Psychology

In an Unspoken Voice

The body stores trauma the mind forgets. Its subtle trembling is the path to release.

by Peter A. Levine 2010

4.34

3k+ ratings

🧘 Somatic Therapy 🧠 Nervous System Healing 👁️ Body Awareness 🔍 Mindfulness For Trauma 🐒 Evolutionary Psychology

12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD

by Russell A. Barkley • 2020

ADHD isn't defiance; your child's executive age trails 30% behind. What to do instead of punishment.

4.00

902

🧠 Adhd Parenting 🧩 Executive Function 🧘 Mindful Parenting 📋 Behavior Management 🔬 Evidence-Based Parenting

12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD

ADHD isn't defiance; your child's executive age trails 30% behind. What to do instead of punishment.

by Russell A. Barkley 2020

4.00

902 ratings

🧠 Adhd Parenting 🧩 Executive Function 🧘 Mindful Parenting 📋 Behavior Management 🔬 Evidence-Based Parenting

The Ritual Effect

by Michael Norton • 2024

Why a pregame ritual and a funeral tap the same psychology, and how to design yours.

3.40

1k+

🧪 Behavioral Science 🌟 Positive Psychology 🕯️ Everyday Rituals 🔄 Habit Design 💰 Behavioral Economics

The Ritual Effect

Why a pregame ritual and a funeral tap the same psychology, and how to design yours.

by Michael Norton 2024

3.40

1k+ ratings

🧪 Behavioral Science 🌟 Positive Psychology 🕯️ Everyday Rituals 🔄 Habit Design 💰 Behavioral Economics

The Kremlin School of Negotiation

by Igor Ryzov • 2019

A Russian negotiator's playbook: five moves to control any negotiation and get what you want.

3.91

580

🤝 Negotiation 🦊 Machiavellian Tactics 🗣️ Persuasion Psychology 🗺️ Strategic Thinking ⚡ Power Dynamics

The Kremlin School of Negotiation

A Russian negotiator's playbook: five moves to control any negotiation and get what you want.

by Igor Ryzov 2019

3.91

580 ratings

🤝 Negotiation 🦊 Machiavellian Tactics 🗣️ Persuasion Psychology 🗺️ Strategic Thinking ⚡ Power Dynamics

What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew

by Sharon Saline • 2018

A psychologist's collaborative method for parenting ADHD kids from the inside out.

4.18

1k+

🧠 Adhd Parenting 📋 Executive Functioning 🤝 Collaborative Parenting 🌈 Neurodiversity Affirming ⭐ Positive Reinforcement

What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew

A psychologist's collaborative method for parenting ADHD kids from the inside out.

by Sharon Saline 2018

4.18

1k+ ratings

🧠 Adhd Parenting 📋 Executive Functioning 🤝 Collaborative Parenting 🌈 Neurodiversity Affirming ⭐ Positive Reinforcement

Emotional Intelligence

by Brandon Goleman • 2019

EQ can be learned. The practices that build self-command, read a room, and block emotional drain.

3.83

743

🧠 Emotional Intelligence 🏢 Workplace Psychology 🪞 Self-Awareness Practices 💗 Empathy Development 🚧 Boundary Setting

Emotional Intelligence

EQ can be learned. The practices that build self-command, read a room, and block emotional drain.

by Brandon Goleman 2019

3.83

743 ratings

🧠 Emotional Intelligence 🏢 Workplace Psychology 🪞 Self-Awareness Practices 💗 Empathy Development 🚧 Boundary Setting

Siddhartha's Brain

by James Kingsland • 2016

The mind's idle state breeds anxiety and craving. Neuroscience shows why an ancient cure works.

4.09

1k+

🧠 Contemplative Science ☸️ Buddhist Psychology 🧘 Secular Buddhism 🧠 Neuroplasticity 🫸 Pain Acceptance

Siddhartha's Brain

The mind's idle state breeds anxiety and craving. Neuroscience shows why an ancient cure works.

by James Kingsland 2016

4.09

1k+ ratings

🧠 Contemplative Science ☸️ Buddhist Psychology 🧘 Secular Buddhism 🧠 Neuroplasticity 🫸 Pain Acceptance

Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I

by Sean Webb • 2017

Most suffering is a math problem your mind gets wrong. The correction is simpler than you expect.

4.43

260

🔄 Cognitive Reframing ☯️ Nonduality 🧠 Mindfulness Practice 🎯 Expectation Management 🕊️ Forgiveness Practice

Mind Hacking Happiness Volume I

Most suffering is a math problem your mind gets wrong. The correction is simpler than you expect.

by Sean Webb 2017

4.43

260 ratings

🔄 Cognitive Reframing ☯️ Nonduality 🧠 Mindfulness Practice 🎯 Expectation Management 🕊️ Forgiveness Practice

The Power of Patience

by M.J. Ryan • 2003

Patience is a skill, not a trait. Practical exercises to retrain your reactions and reclaim calm.

3.84

1k+

🧠 Cognitive Reframing 🧘 Mindfulness 💗 Self-Compassion 🎯 Perfectionism 🏛️ Modern Stoicism

The Power of Patience

Patience is a skill, not a trait. Practical exercises to retrain your reactions and reclaim calm.

by M.J. Ryan 2003

3.84

1k+ ratings

🧠 Cognitive Reframing 🧘 Mindfulness 💗 Self-Compassion 🎯 Perfectionism 🏛️ Modern Stoicism

How to Be an Adult

by David Richo • 1991

Emotional adulthood is a skill set: assertiveness, boundaries, and shadow integration.

4.38

2k+

🧘 Transpersonal Psychology 🧠 Jungian Psychology 🌑 Shadow Work 💪 Assertiveness 🚧 Boundary Setting

How to Be an Adult

Emotional adulthood is a skill set: assertiveness, boundaries, and shadow integration.

by David Richo 1991

4.38

2k+ ratings

🧘 Transpersonal Psychology 🧠 Jungian Psychology 🌑 Shadow Work 💪 Assertiveness 🚧 Boundary Setting

Master Your Emotions

by Eric Robertson • 2019

Most advice says stay positive. Here is what fear, sadness, and anger are actually for.

3.55

165

🧠 Emotional Intelligence 🌧️ Negative Emotions 🔄 Cognitive Reframing 🏛️ Modern Stoicism 👁️ Self-Awareness

Master Your Emotions

Most advice says stay positive. Here is what fear, sadness, and anger are actually for.

by Eric Robertson 2019

3.55

165 ratings

🧠 Emotional Intelligence 🌧️ Negative Emotions 🔄 Cognitive Reframing 🏛️ Modern Stoicism 👁️ Self-Awareness

Unfuck Your Anger

by Faith G. Harper • 2020

Anger that protects you, rage that wrecks you, and the neuroscience that tells them apart.

3.70

1k+

🔥 Anger Management 🕊️ Forgiveness Work 🧠 Neuroscience Of Emotion 🧘 Somatic Regulation 💭 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Unfuck Your Anger

Anger that protects you, rage that wrecks you, and the neuroscience that tells them apart.

by Faith G. Harper 2020

3.70

1k+ ratings

🔥 Anger Management 🕊️ Forgiveness Work 🧠 Neuroscience Of Emotion 🧘 Somatic Regulation 💭 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Self-Reg

by Stuart Shanker • 2016

Tantrums aren't disobedience. They're a stressed nervous system. How your calm becomes their calm.

4.16

2k+

🧒 Child Development 😰 Stress And Behavior 🧠 Nervous System Regulation 🤝 Attachment Theory 🔬 Polyvagal Theory

Self-Reg

Tantrums aren't disobedience. They're a stressed nervous system. How your calm becomes their calm.

by Stuart Shanker 2016

4.16

2k+ ratings

🧒 Child Development 😰 Stress And Behavior 🧠 Nervous System Regulation 🤝 Attachment Theory 🔬 Polyvagal Theory

My Stroke of Insight

by Jill Bolte Taylor • 2006

A brain scientist's stroke switched off her inner critic and revealed a peaceful right-brain state.

3.92

33k+

🧠 Neuroscience 🚑 Stroke Recovery 🔄 Neuroplasticity ↔️ Brain Hemispheres 💭 Thought Management

My Stroke of Insight

A brain scientist's stroke switched off her inner critic and revealed a peaceful right-brain state.

by Jill Bolte Taylor 2006

3.92

33k+ ratings

🧠 Neuroscience 🚑 Stroke Recovery 🔄 Neuroplasticity ↔️ Brain Hemispheres 💭 Thought Management

The Anxious Achiever

by Morra Aarons-Mele • 2023

Anxiety is your engine, not your enemy. The leadership framework for keeping it from backfiring.

4.02

746

🧠 Workplace Mental Health 🎯 Perfectionism 🎭 Impostor Syndrome 💛 Self-Compassion 🧘 Mindfulness Practice

The Anxious Achiever

Anxiety is your engine, not your enemy. The leadership framework for keeping it from backfiring.

by Morra Aarons-Mele 2023

4.02

746 ratings

🧠 Workplace Mental Health 🎯 Perfectionism 🎭 Impostor Syndrome 💛 Self-Compassion 🧘 Mindfulness Practice

The Power of Neuroplasticity

by Shad Helmstetter • 2014

Your inner voice is writing your brain's wiring. Take control and rewire it on purpose.

4.23

727

🧠 Applied Neuroplasticity 💬 Self-Talk 🏋️️ Brain Training 🔄 Habit Formation 🌻 Positive Psychology

The Power of Neuroplasticity

Your inner voice is writing your brain's wiring. Take control and rewire it on purpose.

by Shad Helmstetter 2014

4.23

727 ratings

🧠 Applied Neuroplasticity 💬 Self-Talk 🏋️️ Brain Training 🔄 Habit Formation 🌻 Positive Psychology

You Are the One You've Been Waiting For

by Richard C. Schwartz • 2008

Love keeps breaking because you're asking it to fix something only you can reach.

4.40

4k+

🧩 Parts Work 👶 Inner Child Work 🛋️ Couples Therapy 🔄 Relationship Patterns ⚡ Conflict Resolution

You Are the One You've Been Waiting For

Love keeps breaking because you're asking it to fix something only you can reach.

by Richard C. Schwartz 2008

4.40

4k+ ratings

🧩 Parts Work 👶 Inner Child Work 🛋️ Couples Therapy 🔄 Relationship Patterns ⚡ Conflict Resolution

ADHD for Smart Ass Women

by Tracy Otsuka • 2023

ADHD women get misdiagnosed, overwhelmed, and told they're too much. This book hands back the keys.

4.06

5k+

👩 Women With Adhd 🧠 Adult Adhd 🧩 Neurodiversity 💪 Adhd Strengths 📋 Executive Functioning

ADHD for Smart Ass Women

ADHD women get misdiagnosed, overwhelmed, and told they're too much. This book hands back the keys.

by Tracy Otsuka 2023

4.06

5k+ ratings

👩 Women With Adhd 🧠 Adult Adhd 🧩 Neurodiversity 💪 Adhd Strengths 📋 Executive Functioning

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