January always feels like it has 67 days, right? Between shaking off the holiday haze, trying to stick to New Year’s resolutions, and navigating an endless stream of depressing headlines, it’s easy to let your spiritual well-being take a backseat.
Fortunately, research shows that reading a book, especially one that nurtures your spiritual wellness, can help calm the mind, lower stress levels, and deepen your sense of purpose.
So, whether you’re looking to stay firm on your “Dry January” journey or craving a moment of calm amid the chaos, below are five transformative reads bound to help you recenter, refocus, and reconnect with yourself.
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The Garden Within By Dr. Anita Phillips
Emotions aren’t the enemy. In fact, they’re the secret to your strength, reveals Dr. Anita Phillips, a trauma therapist and mental health expert, in this groundbreaking book.
With a powerful blend of faith, neurobiology, and therapeutic insight, Dr. Phillips shows you how embracing your feelings can heal trauma, calm anxiety, and unlock a more profound sense of purpose.
Love Life Sober By Christy Osborne
A sober life is linked to better health, clearer thinking, enhanced sleep, and improved spiritual well-being, but where do you start?
As Dry January hits its peak, double-certified sobriety coach Christy Osborne brings together a 40-day guide to an alcohol fast that does a deep dive into the power of sober living. It’s the ultimate combination of psychology, science, and Scripture.
Be Your Future Self Now By Dr. Benjamin Hardy
A key component of manifestation is visualizing a future version of yourself who has already achieved everything you desire. From how you look, what you do, how you feel, and where you live, tapping into the emotions of already “having it” is a powerful way to shape your reality.
In this inspiring spiritual book, renowned psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy explores how your imagined future self shapes your present reality. He guides you through the process of imagining a brighter, more expansive spiritual future and shows you how to align your actions with your highest, best future self now.
On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life’s Great Labors By Brandi Sellerz-Jackson
We have all been there. We take a pause, take stock of our lives and realize we want more – more from our intimate relationships and friendships, more from our spiritual wellness journeys, and even more from our own selves. For some, it might be more joy, peace, or fun; for others, it’s the freedom to explore and grow. But what does it really take to move beyond merely surviving?
Drawing from her experiences as a doula and intimate storytelling from her own life, Brandi Sellerz Jackson guides us through what she calls the four great labors of life – labors that she had to overcome and that she’s led many of her clients through to help them reach the other side: a life of true thriving.
Stop The Spiral Devotional By Jennie Allen
Do your thoughts feel like they’re holding you captive? Are you worn out from patterns of anxiety, distraction, toxicity, or cynicism? If so, you should know that God has provided a way to escape the downward spiral.
In Stop the Spiral, a devotional inspired by her New York Times bestseller Get Out of Your Head, Jennie Allen helps you recognize toxic thought patterns every day. Over 100 days of devotion, she inspires you to break free and reminds you of God’s power to set you free.
Each entry includes an uplifting Bible verse, a heartfelt prayer, and a “Rewire the Spiral” statement, aka your ultimate anxiety-busting mantra.
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Which of these spiritual wellness books will you be reaching for first? And if you have any other recommendations for us, drop them in the comment section below.
